Mir loses power on space station but crew safe
In Moscow the Mir space station lost all power after a crew error disconnected a vital cable. The three astronauts retreated to the Soyuz capsule as backups kept oxygen flowing, and power is being restored while officials weigh further actions. NASA and Russian teams coordinate to maintain continuous communication during repairs.
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Solovyov
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Houston
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Columbia lands safely after 16 day shuttle reprieve
Columbia and its seven crew members landed at Kennedy Space Center after a 16 day, 6.2 million mile mission. Aboard the lab focused flight scientists tested flames and plant growth, producing 700 plus crystals and 206 combustion runs while Mir and Mars dominated headlines. NASA plans Discovery's research mission in August.
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Shelton Chosen as Next Chairman of Joint Chiefs
President Clinton nominated Army Gen Henry Shelton to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Shelton heads the Special Operations Command and would be the third consecutive Army general in the top post, viewed as a bold pick reflecting unconventional warfare experience.
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Shalikashvili
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Heat wave claims D.C. woman in her 60s
An elderly Washington woman, Mary Dorsey, 64, died at Howard University Hospital after being found unconscious in her unair conditioned northwest apartment. Her son said she had been in good condition five hours earlier. Doctors reported a 108 degree body temperature. windows were shut and a fan absent.
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Mary Dorsey
Howard University Hospital
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District of Columbia
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Washington National Airport
Activist Charged After Hatchet Attack at Buffalo City Hall
Vincent J. DiPasquale, 56, frequent critic of Buffalo environmental policy, attacked Anthony Luppino, 47, a Planning Division employee, with a hatchet injuring his forehead and prompting immediate arrest on assault and weapon charges. Luppino required stitches after the Tuesday office incident.
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N.Y
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Duane Rizzo
Anthony Luppino
Planning Division
FBI hunts Cunanan as Versace slaying shocks nation
Miami Beach authorities and more than 400 FBI agents scoured South Florida for Andrew Cunanan, a 27 year old suspect linked to four murders. The Versace murder drew nationwide attention with posters and TV coverage as investigators pressed for motive and a possible hotel security tape lead.
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FBI
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Andrew Cunanan
Minnesota
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