TV emits distress signal triggers rescue sweep in Oregon
In Corvallis Oregon Chris van Rossman reports his television unexpectedly broadcast the 121.5 megahertz distress beacon used by crashed aircraft and sinking vessels. A rescue chain involving Air Force personnel a police officer and a Benton County deputy arrived at his door though the signal proved to be a false alarm.
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Plane crashes in storm near King birthplace kills two
A twin engine Beechcraft 55 crashed into an auto-body shop near Martin Luther King Jr. birth site Tuesday morning. Both aboard died. no injuries on the ground. The aircraft departed DeKalb Peachtree Airport bound for Venice Florida. FAA spokesman Chris White said no distress call is known. Witnesses reported the plane spun out of control.
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Social Security 2.7 Percent COLA Set for 2005
More than 47 million Americans will receive a 2.7 percent Social Security increase in January, adding about $25 a month for the typical retiree. But roughly half of that gain will be eaten by a record Medicare premium rise of $11.60 monthly, shrinking net benefits.
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Officer’s killer given life term for revenge murder
Raymond Saunders 24 pleaded guilty to the 2002 revenge murder of Detective Thomas Newman an off duty officer shot nine times after testifying against the defendant s half brother. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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Albanian singer and family die in apparent CO poisoning
An Albanian pop singer who sought stardom in the United States died in a basement carbon monoxide incident along with her mother and 7 year old daughter. Vents were blocked with plastic bags during basement construction, authorities said. The victims’ names were not released. friends identify the 36 year old as Anita Bitri Prapaniku.
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Journalist fired over Kerry film
Sinclair Broadcast fired Washington bureau chief Jon Leiberman for discussing an upcoming program critical of John Kerry's anti Vietnam War activities. The company cited policy violation and speaking to the press about company business. Leiberman called the Sinclair show biased political propaganda aimed at influencing the election.
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Revamp of spy bill sought by White House
The White House urged Congress on Tuesday to reject a House GOP bid to fuse an intelligence reform bill with anti illegal immigration provisions. Condoleezza Rice and Joshua Bolton said the administration seeks an effective, passable bill for immediate presidential signature to meet security needs.
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