Endeavour launch scrapped by overheated fuel cell
Cape Canaveral NASA scrubbed the Endeavour liftoff hours before schedule after a fuel cell overheated and failed, forcing a restart then another spike. Engineers will replace the fuel cell, delaying the science mission by about a week amid prior pad repair work and weather concerns.
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Feds subpoenas logs in major Philadelphia corruption probe
Federal prosecutors subpoenaed arrest records from six police districts as part of a widening probe. More than 100,000 logs dating up to a decade. Six officers tied to falsified reports, 42 drug convictions overturned, five murder cases reinvestigated. Louis Maier pled guilty to civil rights conspiracy and may seek clemency at sentencing in December.
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La Tomatina festival erupts in a tomato flood in Bunyol
About 20,000 revelers pelted each other with overripe tomatoes in Spain's La Tomatina, splashing four 25 ton truckloads in an hour in Bunyol. Festival spokeswoman Minerva Gonzalez notes the town of 10,000 honors its patron San Luis, with tomato pride added in the 1950s as exports rose.
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Murder charges dropped in Kevorkian case in Michigan
Oakland County Circuit Judge David Breck dismissed murder charges against Dr. Jack Kevorkian in the 1991 deaths of Marjorie Wantz and Sherry Miller. He ordered trial on assisted death by own action charges, citing a state Supreme Court ruling. Prosecutor Townsend said the charges would be filed soon.
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Parents discuss school daily in nationwide survey
More than 70 percent of parents say they talk with grade school children about school every day and ensure homework is completed. Half attend open houses regularly or talk with teachers more than a few times a year, with fewer volunteering or attending board meetings. Linda Moore of the Institute for Educational Leadership comments on parental interest.
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Clemson students urged to use credit card condoms
Clemson University officials promote paper sleeves called credit card condoms to curb impulse spending. National Center for Financial Education produces the sleeves with advice to pause before charging. Nancy Porter of Clemson Extension Service says students risk getting in over their heads without money management skills.
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Taylor and Fortensky Separate in Trial Split
Liz Taylor and her seventh husband Larry Fortensky have begun a trial separation. The 63 year old actress said they both need space and hope this is temporary. Fortensky, 43, met Taylor in 1988 while both were in rehabilitation. They wed Oct 6, 1991 at Neverland Ranch. Taylor is recovering from a second hip replacement.
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Burmese democracy activist urges women to push peace progress
At the NGO forum in Huairou thousands of cheering women heard a videotaped message from Aung San Suu Kyi. The Nobel laureate urged women to use compassion and perseverance to dispel hatred and advance freedom. Amnesty International members protested outside, bearing banners for 11 female political prisoners including Gao Yu and a Tibetan nun jailed in 1989. Demonstrators marched inside the forum grounds challenging Chinese restrictions.
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FDA poised to buy from biopharmers milking medicines
The FDA issued the first guidelines for medicines produced in animals with engineered genetics, signaling a shift toward milking drugs from goats and similar sources. Experts note potential cost reductions and scalable production, though regulatory uncertainties linger as industry eyes testing next year.
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Drugs combine for safe abortions in home setting
A study finds methotrexate and misoprostol may rival early abortion pills in effectiveness, potentially expanding home abortion options by allowing doctor prescriptions outside clinics. Critics warn of mental harm and safety concerns, while proponents stress increased choice amid limited providers.
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