Atlantis Mir undocking marks milestone in orbital ballet
In space over five days Atlantis the Russian Mir and Soyuz capsule performed a rare three craft hover as pilots and cosmonauts filmed the moment NASA experts hailed it as NASA's finest hour leading toward a future space station. The undocking sequence began with Anatoly Solovyev and Nikolai Budarin and ended with Atlantis separating from Mir after a cinematic close in the vacuum of space.
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Flags at full staff for Oklahoma City bombing anniversary
Oklahoma City observed July Fourth with flags raised to full staff for the first time since the Alfred P. Murrah Building bombing. Governor Keating praised recovery workers, recalling the flag recovered from the wreckage and the somber memories shared by volunteers and residents as a three mile parade proceeded.
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Mandela pardons Transkei coup plotters and frees 15 men
In a landmark move President Nelson Mandela pardons 15 men convicted five years ago in a failed bid to overthrow Transkei's military government. The group, led by Vulindlela Mbotoli, was released from prison in southwestern South Africa. Mbotoli arrived in East London while former Transkei leader Bantu Holomisa, now in Mandela's cabinet, greeted him at Port Elizabeth airport.
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Inhaler death shocks Broward model family
Krissy Taylor 17 died after using an over the counter inhaler for breathing problems. Broward medical examiner says inhaler could trigger irregular heartbeat. Sister Niki Taylor found her daughter collapsed at home. no substance abuse history. Authorities report inhaler used at least two hours before death.
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Vaughan family settles suit over 1990 helicopter crash death
The Vaughan family settles a wrongful death lawsuit against Omniflight Helicopters Inc for an undisclosed sum. The Elkhorn Wisconsin crash killed Stevie Ray Vaughan, the pilot, and three Clapton associates after a concert. An Illinois judge approved the settlement in a case pursued by Martha Vaughan and Jimmie Vaughan.
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Sudan pledges not to attack Egypt amid border tensions
In Khartoum Sudan pledged Tuesday not to attack Egypt echoing Cairo's non aggression stance. The rhetoric over the Halaib border and broader Islamic rule marks a domestic war for popular support as rallies and media attacks unfold. Tanks and crowds march in support of Omar el Bashir and Turabi with state TV contrasting Mubarak and Sudanese leader's public images.
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Taxpayers fund college for professors relatives at four schools
Four universities MIT Stanford Johns Hopkins and the University of Chicago charged the government at least 17 million since 1991 to cover tuition for relatives of faculty working on federal research. The GAO noted many recipients earned over 50 thousand yearly and questioned the practice amid OMB push to end reimbursements.
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