Astronauts ponder landing site amid adverse weather
NASA scientists weighing options for shuttle Endeavour amid high winds and cloud cover at Kennedy Space Center Florida. Forecasts favor possible landings at Edwards Air Force Base California or White Sands New Mexico if Kennedy and Edwards remain unfavorable. if all fail, shuttle could stay in orbit another day.
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Two death row inmates take guard hostage at Texas prison
At Livingston Texas a female guard Jeanette Bledsoe was held for nearly 13 hours by two death row inmates who demanded better living conditions They surrendered after about 5 a m following talks with opponents The inmates cited six months to change visitation lists and asked to be out of cells longer Fenchai Wilkerson 28 facing March 15 execution for jewelry store clerk robbery and shooting Howard Guidry 23 on death row for murder for hire and a woman’s killing
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New judge to hear Elian custody case in Miami
A hearing to determine federal jurisdiction over Elian Gonzalez was to be postponed as Judge William Hoeveler was hospitalized. The case will be reassigned to Judge Edward B. Davis for further hearings after random selection, amid the international dispute between Elian's father Juan Gonzalez in Cuba and Miami relatives.
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Brother’s survival tips save boy on Waterville ski mountain
Ten-year-old Ryan Lanagan of Mattapoisett Mass was separated from his father while skiing at Waterville Valley New Hampshire. He credits his 14-year-old brother TJ with outdoor survival lessons that helped him endure 15 degree weather overnight. After wandering through knee high snow the boy partially buried himself and slept, praying rescuers would find him. He waited by digging in and staying hopeful, knowing people would search.
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Bush benefited by allies in early primary push
Republican governors rally to aid George W. Bush as he eyes frontrunner status. Michigan and Arizona hold decisive roles with Govs Engler and Hull shaping turnout and margins while McCain fights to neutralize grass-roots support and pry votes from pataki and others.
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Gore Bradley clash in Harlem Apollo debate
Democratic rivals Al Gore and Bill Bradley sparred in a televised Apollo Theatre debate in New York, trading charges on racial profiling, gun control, and health care. Gore led polls, while Bradley pressed to revive his faltering campaign ahead of Super Tuesday on March 7.
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Clinton Faces Waning Female Support In Senate Bid
Hillary Clinton struggles to win back women voters across party lines as Giuliani woos them. Advisers cite campaign miscues and lingering questions about her marriage and independence, while Giuliani’s outreach counters the shifting female electorate. Polls show no clear swing to his side yet.
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Giuliani to return Clinton-linked donation in probe row
Giuliani campaign to refund a $750 contribution from a Loral Space and Communications tied PAC after Clinton allies faulted the fund. Clinton aides accuse Giuliani of hypocrisy as both campaigns release renewed finance scrutiny and highlight past donors.
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Turnout Key in Both Contests and Keyes Challenge
Michigan and Arizona contests hinge on turnout with 58 and 30 delegate targets, as Alan Keyes campaigns against Bush and McCain. Keyes, polling in single digits, urges Michigan voters to reject Bush and McCain while McCain aims for a double win to extend his primary run despite New Hampshire results. Bush emphasizes future focus as McCain presses reform fundraising and crossfire over the GOP contest intensifies.
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