Atlantis Mission Ends With Mir Docking Celebration
Atlantis returns to Kennedy Space Center after an eight day flight ending with a three day docking with Mir. Kenneth Cameron led a flawless docking using remote cameras, as Canadian Chris Hadfield helped attach a new 15 foot tunnel to aid future linkups. The crew shared gifts and a steak dinner, calling the mission a confidence builder for an international space station project with Russia, Canada, Europe and Japan.
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Carter attends Kigali memorial for Rwanda genocide victims
Former President Jimmy Carter toured a Kigali church memorial and a building with decomposed bodies and skulls, saying the genocide was among the worst he has seen and urging justice to prevent repetition. He met leaders Bizimungu and Kagame and planned talks in Cairo on regional refugees.
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Mayor Jordan apologizes for nude shower photo incident
San Francisco Mayor Frank Jordan trailing in the re election bid apologizes for posing nude in a shower with radio DJs Mark Thompson and Brian Phelps. He says the stunt showed humor and aimed to show a fun loving city amid the December 12 runoff against Willie Brown.
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Louisiana settles on GOP governor Foster in landslide win
Mike Foster, a multimillionaire with plain tastes, will replace Edwin Edwards as Louisiana governor. Foster, a conservative Republican, won 983,690 votes to Cleo Fields's 566,200 with 99 percent counted, becoming only the second GOP governor in state history.
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Kassebaum Expected to Announce Retirement Next Year
In Topeka, Senator Nancy Kassebaum indicated she may retire after her third term ends in January 1997. She declined to confirm in advance, saying a news conference Monday would reveal her decision, noting she had seemingly made up her mind years ago.
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Security eased at airports after tightened measures
Airports lifted parking bans and ended car inspections as federal officials relaxed security measures in place since New York terrorism convictions. The FAA said checks of travelers' identification and other steps begun in August would continue, with officials citing ongoing threat assessment and timing for Thanksgiving travel.
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Embajada blast injures many as bomber rams truck
A passing by action bomber rammed a truck with hazardous materials into the Egyptian Embassy in Islamabad. Seventeen people were hit including 16 as victims and one Egyptian dying today. 59 wounded and the embassy ripped open. Egypt reports five Egyptians killed. Three Islamic militant groups claim responsibility. Ambassador Galal remains unharmed. Prime Minister Bhutto offers condolences and vows action.
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Walesa Defeated After Polish Presidential Runoff
Lech Walesa loses to Aleksander Kwasniewski in a narrow runoff, ending a reform era. Kwasniewski, 41, 51.72 percent of the vote, promises compromise while Poland faces unemployment at 15 percent and poverty. High turnout, youth support, and concerns over NATO status frame a pivotal political transition.
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Bosnia accord hangs in balance at Dayton talks
After a 22 hour session the U S imposed deadline expired with a morning ceremony postponed. Balkan officials said talks could run long while a partial accord on constitutional issues seemed possible leaving final territorial fate for later. U S officials indicated a comprehensive agreement may not be achieved now.
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