Passengers sue Boeing after Poland crash landing
Passengers on a plane that crash landed in Poland sue Boeing and the inspection firm that cleared the jet before departure from New Jersey. An attorney says clients suffered severe emotional trauma from fearing they would die during the emergency landing.
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Headstart program to deliver bicycles in latest effort
In a 24 hour update local headstart initiative plans bicycle distribution to participating children. Community groups including NMCF announce grants to two nonprofits. Chaparral faces Roswell, while Dexter defeats the Cards in a separate game.
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Lakers Fire Coach Mike Brown After 1-4 Start
The Los Angeles Lakers dismiss coach Mike Brown following a 1-4 start in his second season. Assistant Bernie Bickerstaff will coach the team against the Golden State Warriors as the Lakers search for a replacement.
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Petraeus resigns as CIA chief over affair shock
Retired four star general David Petraeus abruptly resigns as CIA director after acknowledging an extramarital affair uncovered during an FBI investigation. He met with President Obama to offer his resignation, calling his conduct extremely poor. Petraeus, 60, is married to Holly Petraeus for 38 years, with two children.
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Fourth Grade Hall of Honor At Washington Avenue Elem
Fourth graders at Washington Avenue Elementary create a Fourth Grade Hall of Honor. The hallway features photos of soldiers from World War II to current conflicts in Iraq, with students like Penny Rodriguez viewing the displays.
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Veterans Day welcome at Pecos Elementary honors local Marines
Pecos Elementary hosted a veterans event with Jack Fox and other Veterans Motorcycle Riders. About 430 students from kindergarten through fifth grade lined the bus lane to greet the vets with banners, flags, and cheers recalling wartime service and hard homecomings.
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Obama signals tax plan shift as fiscal cliff talks begin
President Obama says he is willing to compromise on tax and spending plans but remains adamant that raising taxes on the wealthy is needed. Speaker Boehner counters that higher tax rates will destroy jobs, setting up a clash over the fiscal cliff that will impact tens of millions.
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Goddard High School Holds Sixth Veterans Day Assembly
Goddard High School students gave a heroes welcome to area veterans during the sixth annual Veterans Day Assembly. A representative from Lee County participated, honoring veterans and new remarks from school officials.
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Nancy Britton Breaks Barriers in Air Force Post Office
In the 1950s Nancy Britton joined the Air Force after high school and became the first woman to work as a postal administrator. She faced sneers from male peers but persisted in a pioneering role for women in the service.
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Saturday Spotlight Highlights Postal Work Routine
SATURDAY SPOTLIGHT recalls a postal worker who handled administrate tasks on Saturdays, pitched mail, managed customer service, hauled mail, and assisted with locator service and address changes. She notes military life was stricter in the past, with gender separated barracks but shared training.
Lend A Hand Shuts Down After 30 Years of Service
Lend A Hand closes after more than three decades of operation. Vice president Barbara Harris says while regrettable, the closure reflects the growth of partner organizations that started during the group’s early days and are now self-sustaining. See LEND Page A2.
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