Shuttle lands at night after Hubble upgrade mission
Discovery touched down at 3:32 a.m. in darkness on Kennedy Space Center runway, completing a 10 day Hubble servicing mission. Crew of seven installed new instruments and updated electronics while performing a record tying fifth spacewalk to mend insulation. NASA added 52 halogen lights along the runway to aid night landings and safety.
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Clinton Faces Subtle Hair Thinning Amid Public Eye
AP reports President Clinton shows slight thinning of the gray hair since entering Washington four years ago. The piece notes his thinning mane, compares public perception to vice president Gore's receding crown, and recalls past politicians who faced hair jokes or treatments.
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Powell Tops GOP 2000 Prospect Poll
Washington AP Powell leads GOP survey as potential 2000 presidential choice with 27 percent of Republican voters backing him. Kemp 14 percent, Dole 12 percent, Quayle 9 percent, Bush 7 percent, Forbes 6 percent, Buchanan 4 percent. Undecided 12 percent. Powell appeals across ideological lines.
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UAW Wins Large Raises for New Johnson Controls Workers
Detroit AP The United Auto Workers won first contract wage hikes from 22 to 50 percent over two years for new Johnson Controls workers at Plymouth and Oberlin plants that make Ford seats. The pact includes a fixed pension and same paid holidays as Big Three autoworkers. Production briefly halted on the Ford Expedition during the strike.
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