NASA May or June shuttle launch faces few hurdles
An Orlando task force says launch during May or June for Discovery appears feasible though concerns remain about astronauts repairing the orbiter in space. Eight of 15 Columbia report recommendations still outstanding include debris prevention and orbiter hardening. Meanwhile in Highland Falls New York a father was charged with murder after first grader Jerica Rhodes was found stabbed at Sacred Heart of Jesus School.
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Plutonium to fuel plan endorsed for reactors
Washington officials moved toward approval to dispose of 34 tons of weapons grade plutonium by converting it into mixed oxide MOx fuel for commercial reactors. The Nuclear Commission staff backed licenses to build a plant at the Savannah River complex in South Carolina. Environmentalists and nonproliferation advocates opposed the plan, urging immobilization instead.
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EBay seller faces fraud charges in California
Sacramento area man Gilbert Vartanian is accused of selling nearly 100000 dollars in Rolex watches and sports tickets on eBay and failing to deliver. He faces 12 counts of mail fraud and is linked to over 10 victims who lost 93324.52 between 2001 and 2004. He allegedly ran at least three eBay accounts and multiple usernames. Prosecutors say buyers were told to send money but received no response or only empty envelopes.
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Teen gets jail time for Web attack
Jefferson Lee Parson, 19, of Hopkins Minnesota was sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison for a 2003 Internet worm that crippled 48000 computers. He will serve in a low security facility and perform 10 months of community service. The judge said neglectful parents caused psychological troubles.
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California company recalls Temple Brand Peas Over Health Risk
Walong Marketing, Inc. of Buena Park recalls Temple Brand Cooked Dry Peas after FDA testing found potential growth of harmful microorganisms. Distributed nationwide in 6-ounce cans coded TDP 12504 with expiration 10/2006.
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Man charged with murder after Metrolink crash arrestee in medical delay
Juan Manuel Alvarez, 25, appeared in Glendale Superior Court in a hospital gown with wrist bandages after authorities say he caused the collision of two Metrolink trains by driving an SUV onto the tracks and leaving. Eleven people died and nearly 200 were injured. Prosecutors filed an 11th murder count and seek possible death penalty. Defense cites “lynch mob mentality” and requests expert opinion on mind state. arraignment postponed to February 15. National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report says both trains were operating as designed.
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Supreme Court clears way for execution in Conn
Somers, Conn. The Supreme Court lifted an order blocking Connecticut from executing serial killer Michael Ross 45 after he dropped all appeals. His father and public defenders argued against competence, but the court allowed the execution to proceed as planned early today.
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