Voices on Flight 111 recorder and Frances flood recovery
Investigators in Ottawa report the cockpit voice recorder from Swissair Flight 111 yielded 30 minutes of clear audio despite the crash and submersion. Separately, floodwaters from Tropical Storm Frances receded in Texas, with Houston officials estimating up to 95 million dollars in residential losses as 1,000 homes damaged.
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Clashes amid Mideast talks strain peace efforts
In Jerusalem U S envoy Dennis Ross pressed to revive the stalled peace process as clashes in West Bank cities injured at least 16 Palestinians and one Israeli soldier. Israel warned of threats from Hamas after the killings of two fugitives while Palestinian police dispersed Hamas demonstrators in Gaza City.
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Northwest pilots approve four year contract ending strike
Northwest Airlines pilots ratified a four year deal ending a strike that grounded planes since August. The agreement gives a 12 percent pay rise over the contract and ends a two tier wage scale while adding stock options and profit sharing. Officials expect partial operations by Wednesday and full service by September 21 as employees are recalled.
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Reform plan could streamline college loans but spark bank concerns
A higher education bill aims to lower loan rates and raise grant caps while a pilot program ponders streamlined federal processing. Banks warn streamlined rules could hinder rate shopping and add complexity, even as officials tout faster, flexible state agency deals. Private lenders fear regional guarantees may lock in exclusive loan supply.
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Gates donation to Duke supports University Scholars program
Bill Gates donates $20 million to Duke University to fund the University Scholars program offering financial aid and fellowships to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Melinda French Gates, Duke alumna and longtime trustee, joined this initiative as part of her ongoing ties to the university.
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