FAA warns CTX-5000 may damage film in checked bags
FAA cautions airlines that high powered CTX-5000 X-ray scanners used at some airports can damage photographic film in checked baggage. Passengers should carry film in carry on, as the agency lacks data on effects on diskettes. Also reports dog cruelty charges after a trailer fire killed 44 puppies during transport.
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IRS chief Rossetti aims to reform agency amid long term and short term fixes
After five months on the job Charles Rossetti outlines plans to remake the IRS with a focus on taxpayer needs, addressing a multibillion dollar failed computer upgrade and short term service improvements. He vows steady progress, hires outside experts, and champions better training and longer telephone hours.
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Asteroid threat eases after new calculations
International astronomers warned of a mile wide asteroid potentially passing Earth within 30,000 miles and releasing vast energy. NASA JPL later recalculated and found a safe approach, asserting the impact probability is zero. Experts discuss future defenses and timelines through 2029.
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