Hubble telescope upgrade completed aboard Endeavour
After a long refurbishing week the Hubble Space Telescope was released into a 369 mile high orbit aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. The telescope received new optics improved guidance and power systems and upgraded computer memory. Astronauts enjoyed extra rest as Mission Control told them there was nothing immediate for them to do. Images shown depict the Hubble trailing the shuttle about 56 miles behind it as a bright point in space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Space Center
Houston
Endeavour
Earth
Mission Control
Hubble
Mlanty
Jury to Rule If Kevorkian Stands Trial in ALS Case
In Royal Oak Michigan Dr Jack Kevorkian appeared unshaven and frail in a wheelchair for a hearing on his charge of assisting in a suicide. He has fasted for ten days from the Oakland County Jail in Pontine to protest Michigan's law. The court will decide if he stands trial for the death of 72 year old Merian R Frederick who had ALS. The hearing continues Monday afternoon with both sides saying he is not in immediate danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Oak
Jack Kevorkian
Sweide Kevorkian
Michigan
Oakland County
Pontine
Doctos
Sanity exam sought for train shooting defendant
The defense for Colin Ferguson seeks a psychiatric evaluation in Nassau County Court after the Long Island Rail Road massacre that killed five. Prosecutors and experts say an insanity defense faces tough hurdles as Ferguson appeared emotionless in court under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City NY
Long Island
Colin Ferguson
Nassau County District Court
Anthony J Falanga
Whale Falanga
Ferguson
Christopher projects progress toward wider Arab-Israeli ties
Secretary of State Warren Christopher predicts North African states may move toward normalizing relations with Israel. After a week in the Middle East meeting leaders including Hassan II of Morocco, Ben Ali of Tunisia, and Yasser Arafat, he says the peace process is back on track and expects developments in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Israel
Christopher
Washington
Middle East
Hassan II Ah
Ben Ali Ofunisia
Egypt
Jordan
Syria
Tunisia
PLO
Yasser Arafat
Tiassan
Apartment block collapses trapping up to 100 in Malaysia
In Ampang Jaya Malaysia a 12 story apartment block collapsed trapping as many as 100 people. Police say hundreds of responders including air force helicopters aided the search. A 3 year old boy and a man were rescued and hospitalized while nearby residents were evacuated. Heavy rain and sliding soil were noted by a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Air Force
Ampang Jaya
Associated Press
Clinton crime bill spawns wide array of programs and odd adds
Washington notes the 22 billion Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act featuring numerous provisions from cops funding to study missions abroad and even a nonmailable pest list. Senators and representatives warn many parts may not survive final passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clinton
White House
Capitol
Fusion energy breakthrough fuels hopes for funding
Meade and deputy director of the lab celebrate a fusion reactor producing the equivalent of 3 million watts, later eclipsed to a new 56 million watt mark. Scientists say the work is for future generations, aiming to secure support for more advanced reactors. The event underscores fusion’s contrast with fission, the splitting of heavy atoms used in reactors and bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dong
Ahant Ron Welline
Reform clashes with Cuomo over budget department critique
Reform advocates confront Governor Cuomo in a heated exchange on the budget department. Dick Martens, an Assembly employee, demanded action from the Budget Department, noting the waste commission’s warnings. Anderson pledged support if Cuomo seeks another term, while Cuomo quipped about giving blood to the Red Cross as a dramatic self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Martens
The
State Assembly
Cuomo
Red Cross
Gary Shinaver recalls AIDS quilt and message of protection
Shinaver describes creating a panel of hands from loved ones including Gary and his family. He notes Gary’s final interview about AIDS and prevention, and the growing scope of the NAMES Project Quilt with thousands affected, urging ongoing awareness and action.
Quilt memorials honor AIDS victims and ignite action
Russ Shinaver explains a community quilt as a powerful silent witness to those killed by AIDS, a reminder that each victim was loved. The Boys from Syracuse started in 1990 to help others, growing to 406 members, volunteering on panels and displays to honor lives and push for change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shinaver
Syracuse
Irwin
Armory
Shmaver
NAMES Project AIDS Quilt on Display in Syracuse Armory
The AIDS Memorial Quilt featuring 504 panels in Armory Square Syracuse is on view today and Sunday with free admission. It includes panels for Liberace Ryan White and Rock Hudson plus at least 40 local honorees. Donations support the AIDS Task Force of Central New York The Boys from Syracuse and Hospice of Central New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Names Project
Jefferson Street Armory
Syracuse
Armory Square
Armory
Liberace
Ryan White
Rock Hudson
Aids Task Force
Central New York
Boys
Hospice
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kevorkian
New York Times Newd
Rabat
Warren Christopher
Rhus Tns
Herald-Journal
Hamilton
Grant Shea
Joshua Elliott
Shea
ATU GS
Albany
En Press
EEA
New York State
Jesus Touch
Syracuse Herald Journal
Heraky Co Boyand
Publialon
Syracuse NY
Syracse NY
New York Staté
Aly
Nuinday Oper
New York
Sie
Tor Tater
Hong Kong
Rep
Bill McCollum
R-Fla
Republican Leadership Task Force
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Daniel Akaka
Hawaii
Associated Pi
Dalem. Meade
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Martens
Commission
Anderson
San Francisco
Gary
Work Org
CHG Welt
Yue
Onondaga County
Russ Shanaver
Ueiug
Atlanta
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
Cleveland
Dallas
Denver
Detroit
Kansas
Gar
Hancock
Bering
Cairo
Paneer
Jong Kong
London
Manila
Mexico City
Montreal
Moscow
Rio de van A
Tokyo
Toronto
BAM Omaker AA
Pero Filmers
Weather Data
National Ocean
Oor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!