Faulty Readings Thwarted Air France 2009 Crash Effort
BEA data show cockpit alarms and faulty Pitot readings contributed to an aerodynamic stall on the Rio Paris flight. Two speed readings differed briefly as co pilot Cedric Bonin struggled to regain control after autopilot disengaged. Captain Marc Dubois returned to a doomed cockpit amid the accelerating crisis.
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Romney hedges on support for GOP budget plan
Mitt Romney dodged a direct endorsement of House Republican budget outline in Des Moines Ankeny, saying he backs the plan's goals but will unveil his own approach to cutting spending. He warned against rushing to verdict and noted he will propose a separate deficit reduction plan.
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Perry mulls 2012 run for GOP presidential nomination
Texas Governor Rick Perry signals consideration of a presidential bid in 2012, a move that could reshape the Republican field as Rudy Giuliani heads to New Hampshire amid mounting speculation. Perry cites no firm plan but says he will think about it and has raised his profile.
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Bachmann Says She Feels Calling to Run in 2012
Minnesota Representative Michele Bachmann indicated on an Iowa public affairs program that she is leaning toward a 2012 presidential bid. She reiterated plans to announce next month in Waterloo, Iowa, her birthplace, and said the decision is driven by a personal calling and desire to offer something new. Bachmann stated her choice would not be affected by other candidates entering the race.
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Russia offers to mediate Gadhafi exit at G8 summit
Medvedev proposed Russia as mediator to arrange Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's departure as NATO strikes intensify. He named envoy Mikhail Margelov to Benghazi to begin talks with reasonable government representatives, including Gaddafi's sons.
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