Shuttle mission faces weather as Columbia carries astronauts
Flat Five astronauts board Columbia for a satellite rescue mission amid a poor weather outlook. Despite rain clouds over Kennedy Space Center, ground teams pump 524000 gallons of propellants into the external tank and prepare for a complex rendezvous to retrieve the Long Duration Exposure Facility with Dan Brandenstein and Jim Wetherbee piloting the shuttle.
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Lottery prank ties fake winner to grand champagne party
A hoax claimed a Westchester store bought ticket won 35 million in New York Lotto. Abel and Taylor admitted the stunt after a reporter identified Abel as a tutor in a practical joke class. The real winner has yet to come forward as officials confirm the prize details and schedule, with the next draw at 3 million.
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Noriega lawyers reject plea deal and attack witnesses
Lawyers for Gen Manuel Antonio Noriega ruled out any plea arrangement with prosecutors and criticized expected witnesses as unreliable. They said no discussions on deals occurred in recent talks, while noting they can undermine former Noriega associates who may testify.
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Army backtracks on women's role in fighting in Panama
Washington reports say Capt Linda Bray led a firefight as American troops attacked a Panama City kennel during a Saturday operation. Officials questioned the accounts claiming the press exaggerated her role and noted no Panamanian fatalities. The episode sparked debate over women in combat and prompted Army reviews.
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Book claims Bush knew paying Noriega didn't buy support
New York report summarizes Frederick Kempe's forthcoming Wall Street Journal based work claiming the CIA under President Bush paid Manuel Noriega in 1976 despite Noriega turning against the United States The book asserts payments continued to obtain intelligence and notes Noriega tied to bombings against American targets Ortega pressed for Panama Canal talks and US wiretapping in Panama is alleged The White House did not respond.
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Colombia Resists US Blockade Push Amid Drug War
Colombia rejects a Caribbean blockade while Barco presses a coca battle against traffickers. US ships and planes may deploy for drug interdiction off Colombia as regional leaders weigh attendance at a February drug summit in Cartagena.
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