Confusion fills skies Monday in travel chaos
Confusion spread as a two day TSA security clampdown eased on many flights. Captains decide on blankets and in flight movement while some passengers faced frisking and visible hands. Officials offered few details, citing flexibility in security rules. President Obama ordered a review of air safety measures.
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Obama vows to use power to thwart terrorists
President Obama pledged to employ every element of national power to keep Americans safe after the failed Christmas Day plot to blow up a Detroit bound airliner. Officials sought to fix watchlist lapses while Yemen confirms the would be bomber resided there and authorities warned of longer airport delays as travelers head home.
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Madden seeks month delay in retrial after vacating conviction
Yolanda Madden’s defense filed an unopposed motion to continue the February 1 retrial for at least one month to gain time for preparation. Attorney Mark Sampson said new evidence alleges police lied at trial and Madden is willing to waive speedy trial rights through April 2010. Prosecution did not oppose. judge Rob Junell had not ruled by Monday.
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This Day in History December 29 2009
Highlights include the murder of Thomas Becket in 1170 and Texas's 1845 admission as a state. Note births, assassinations, wars, and notable events such as the 1940 London fire and the 1986 death of Harold Macmillan. The Nasdaq closed above 4,000 in 2000s milestones.
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