Tail-control mechanism blamed for Alaska Airlines crash
Seattle based federal investigator concludes Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crash likely caused by a broken end stop on the jackscrew tail-control mechanism. The failure would prevent stabilizer movement, forcing a uncontrollable dive. 88 lives were lost on the January 31, 2000 flight from Puerto Vallarta to Seattle.
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Clinton attorney Charles Ruff dies at 61
Washington lawyer Charles Ruff who defended politicians amid legal troubles and served as chief legal adviser to President Clinton died at 61. Ruff helped with the Whitewater investigation and Clinton's impeachment defense and previously represented Anita Hill and other political figures. He had used a wheelchair since a tropical illness in the 1960s.
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States tighten pollution standards for trucks
Thirteen states plan to require diesel trucks and buses meet tougher anti pollution rules adopted from California. The measures aim to cut sooty exhaust starting in 2004, while EPA work on federal rules may not take effect before 2007. The effort is backed by State and Territorial Air Pollution Control Administrators and the Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officials.
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