Americans report ubiquitous lying in new survey book
The book The Day America Told the Truth based on a nationwide anonymous survey finds 91 percent admit to lying at work or home, with one in five losing virginity before 13 and 47 percent unsure about marrying the same person. Authors James Patterson and Peter Kim describe the method and reveal troubling views on marriage, crime, and social norms.
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Astronauts encounter troubles on Discovery mission
NASA said astronauts on the Discovery faced data recorder failures that forced scrubbing of two Star Wars tests during an eight day mission. Engineers kept troubleshooting as the crew logged 12 hour shifts to gather atmospheric and propulsion data while other experiments proceeded.
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Darts in King beating case may lead to dismissal
Four Los Angeles police officers charged in Rodney King beating face possible case dismissal citing missing four electric stun gun darts. Defense attorney John D. Barnett said prosecutors were put on notice of the motion to dismiss for destruction or failure to preserve evidence. Pacifica Hospital records show the darts were discarded the night of the incident, according to district attorney spokesman Mike Botula.
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Senators derail Bushs transit plan
Congressional Quarterly reports a bipartisan Senate bill by Sen. Moynihan challenging Bushs highway overhaul. Both plans cost about 105 billion over five years and favor road repair over new construction. The Senate measure limits federal role, giving states wide discretionary funds while shrinking the Interstate system concept.
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Bush
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Francis B. Francois
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
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