Father’s grief births invention in Tyngsboro labor of defense
Brian Hart turned grief after his son John Hart, an Army private, was killed in Iraq into Black I Robotics, maker of rugged small robotic vehicles. The Pentagon awarded a 728000 contract to develop LandShark bots to disable bombs before detonation, with three units to be delivered this year for tests at two sites and Logan Airport. Hart seeks further Pentagon funding and private sales possible next year, with unit prices ranging from 65000 to 85000 dollars.
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Helms remembered as staunch conservative amid praise and critique
Friends and critics recall Jesse Helms as a durable opponent of civil rights and gay rights and a foe of abortion and communism. The North Carolina senator died at 86 in Raleigh after a long political career noted for his sharp roll calls and influence on foreign policy, AIDS funding, and U S relations.
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Fireworks misfire injures dozens in multiple towns
A Fourth of July display in Charles City Iowa injured 37 spectators with a misfired shell from 13 racks during the finale. Witnesses reported a large fireball veering into crowds as authorities investigated the cause and noted most injuries were minor.
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