Satellite likely fell into Pacific after NASA debris study
NASA scientists say the 35 foot satellite weighing six tons probably plunged into the Pacific Ocean with most parts surviving intact. If off by five minutes some debris could have reached Northwest cities. no land injuries reported and no toxic contamination found.
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Rebels press into Gadhafi hometown Sirte amid heavy fighting
NATO jets roared as revolutionary forces fought into Sirte on Saturday, the first major push into Gadhafi’s stronghold in a week. The NTC led a wave toward a new interim government while clashes raged on four roads, tanks and snipers in urban streets. Fighters from Misrata reported heavy resistance, with mortars and grenades exchanging fire near a TV building and railway boulevards as airstrikes targeted loyalist armor.
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Sirte
Bani Walid
Moftah Mohammed
Misrata
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