Investigators: Shuttle Columbia Suffered Wing Breach
Investigators said Columbia almost certainly had a skin breach allowing plasma to enter the left wing or wheel well during descent. Heat sensors showed unusual 2000 degree temperatures, not from tile damage, and officials seek where the breach occurred as debris and foam from liftoff are reconsidered.
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First woman pilot set to command space shuttle return
Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a shuttle mission, prepares to lead Atlantis on the first flight after the Columbia disaster. She recalls early love of space and insists on continuing missions despite the 2003 loss. Collins joins NASA crew amid renewed debate over manned spaceflight risks.
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Woman convicted of running over husband in hotel parking lot
Clara Harris, 45, was found guilty of murder for running down her husband after discovering his affair with Gail Bridges. Jurors could impose life in prison or, if ruled as sudden passion, a lesser sentence. The case drew tears from witnesses as evidence cited a single deliberate act and conflicting defense and prosecution theories.
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