Armed guards on ships debated to deter Somali pirates
Gen. David Petraeus told a House panel that arming cargo ships could deter violent piracy off the Somali coast, though ship owners resist and security gaps remain. He noted water hoses or ladder removal help but warned guns could escalate violence. Navy patrols will continue as pirates hijack ships and ransom demands rise.
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Pirates on the High Seas Captivate American Audiences
A Pew Research Center survey shows the Somali pirate saga topped U.S. interest, with 34 percent following the story of Richard Phillips rescue by Navy snipers. Econom y ranked second at 27 percent as cinema and museum exerts frame pirates as romantic outlaws and symbols of daring heroism.
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Norman Lear Center
University of Southern California
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Disputed Minnesota Senate Race Delayed to June Hearing
The U S Supreme Court will hear the Norm Coleman and Al Franken case on June 1 after Minnesota’s long battle. Franken leads by 312 votes but neither can take office until state courts finish considering Coleman’s suit.
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FAA eyes safer drones as traffic rules slow expansion
Federal regulators say midair collision fears curb wider domestic drone use. At a two day summit in Colorado Springs agencies discussed safer sensing to avoid other aircraft and the possibility of creating restricted airspace to allow multiple drones over disasters such as wildfires. NASA the Navy and Air Force debated timing and altitude gaps to boost coverage during emergencies.
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