Stunt rider killed during airborne record attempt in Las Vegas
Veteran motorcycle stunt rider Butch Laswell, 37, died after missing a landing ramp while attempting a 120 foot airborne jump over Skywalk Bridge at Oasis Resort. Winds gusting from right to left contributed to the crash as Laswell aimed to clear 70 mph and reach a 10 foot clearance. Police said it was his decision to proceed amid gusts. the stunt aimed to surpass a 41 foot record and enter Guinness.
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People's Choice honors for Apollo 13 and Tom Hanks
The People’s Choice Awards crowned Apollo 13 and Tom Hanks as top picks. Hanks won favorite motion picture actor and actor in a movie drama, with Grumpier Old Men also recognized, while Apollo 13 took movie and movie drama wins as CBS aired the Universal Studios ceremony.
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GM strike shuts 11 GM plants across North America
A strike by 3,000 United Auto Workers at Delphi Chassis Systems brake plants in Dayton led GM to idle 11 assembly facilities in North America. With no talks scheduled, the shutdown risks broader layoff, affecting 34,575 workers including 4,000 at Moraine Assembly. Informal talks yielded no progress.
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Ex Meyers aide seeks seat in Kansas 3rd District
Greg Schools 26, a former aide to retiring Congresswoman Jan Meyers, announces a Republican bid for Kansas 3rd District. He joins Vince Snowbarger and Ed Eilert in the race, noting Kansas will elect freshmen after Dole and Meyers retire and Roberts moves to the Senate.
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