FedEx USPS contract upheld in no-bid deal
A federal judge sustained a $6 billion seven year no-bid contract between the U S Postal Service and Federal Express for Express Mail Priority Mail and some first class mail. Emery Worldwide Airlines had challenged the agreement asserting its own partial mail contract. Lawmakers allied with FedEx have profited from more than $5 million in donations over the past decade.
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Space station crew returns to Earth after 141 days
CAPE CANAVERAL FL A AP The first commander of the international space station walked off Space Shuttle Discovery with his crewmates after 141 days in orbit celebrating with a cheeseburger and a beer. Bill Shepherd 51 described reentry as heavier and his balance off while his wife Beth noted his appetite returning. They arrived in Houston after a 2 31 am touchdown delayed by weather and plan medical tests and a homecoming with their two dogs.
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Inquiry into Greeneville collision underscores safety failures
Navy court of inquiry reviews February crash of USS Greeneville with Ehime Maru off Pearl Harbor. Deficiencies cited include unsafe practices, delays, and lack of backup reporting. Nine dead, four teenagers among them, as Cmdr Waddle faces possible punishment and inquiry wraps with potential recommendations to Pac Fleet.
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