Rain delays NASA shuttle landing as crew eyes Tuesday return
NASA warned the Discovery crew to expect rain delays as they near home at the Kennedy Space Center. Commander Poindexter said extra time in orbit is fine, with a backup landing possible in Southern California on Tuesday if needed.
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Poland Attends State Funeral for President Lech Kaczynski
Tens of thousands of Poles mourned President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria at a state funeral in Krakow’s Wawel Cathedral. World leaders were absent due to volcanic ash as Russia and Poland seek healing after the Smolensk air crash that killed 96 people, including top officials.
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Quake aid reaches remote China town
Aid arrives in Jiegu as Chinese President Hu Jintao cuts short South America trip. The disaster left 1706 dead and 12128 injured with 256 still missing while residents in Tibetans affected regions voice anger over restrictions and economic issues. Hu consoles a Tibetan girl at a field hospital.
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Toyota to pay 16.4 million fine over delayed defect recall
Toyota Motor Corp faces a 16.4 million dollar fine for delaying notice of defective gas pedals. The penalty is tied to failing to recall vehicles until January after knowledge of the issue emerged in September 2009. Toyota plans to pay within 30 days to avoid court action.
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