NASA weighs Saturday shuttle launch amid fuel cell doubt
NASA moved to launch Atlantis on Friday but could switch to Saturday if needed due to weather and safety concerns. Officials debated replacing a 250-pound fuel cell amid erratic coolant pump readings, with UTC Power advising a swap, while others argued against delays. If delayed, next daylight launch window slips to late October. relaxing daylight rules could extend options into late September and early October as construction on the space station resumes.
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BP official declines to testify on Alaska pipeline spill
Washington AP report says Richard C. Woollam refused to testify under oath at a House subcommittee hearing about the March Alaska spill that shut the Prudhoe Bay field. BP executives apologized, promised fixes, while lawmakers pressed BP on safety culture and whistleblower fears.
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Kids hesitant on new fruits vegetables in school study
ATLANTA AP The CDC sponsored research shows fifth graders ate less vegetables when more produce was offered as free snacks while older students increased fruit intake but not vegetable consumption. The findings temper optimism for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, a federal effort to boost school produce. The program began as a pilot in 2002-03 and became permanent in 2004, expanding to Mississippi and other states.
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