NASA Cancels Columbia Space Shuttle Launch Due to Clouds
Cape Canaveral Florida AP reports NASA canceled today’s launch of the space shuttle Columbia for a satellite rescue mission. Launch director Bob Sieck and five astronauts waited as low clouds formed, forcing a scrub with five minutes left in the window. Weather officials warned of poor odds for lifting off.
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Lavish DC suburb doghouse mirrors mansions for pets
In Falls Church Virginia a developer built a $15,000 eight foot doghouse for his dogs Crissy a white German shepherd and J R a Doberman pinscher. It features a redwood cathedral ceiling Italian tile floors and brass fixtures. The owner plans a guest cottage below the pool for overnight canine visitors.
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Leaning Tower of Pisa closes for years of repairs
The 800 year old Leaning Tower of Pisa shut its doors for repairs likely lasting years. Mayor Granchi said a three month closure was ordered in December but Public Works Minister Prandini indicated a multi year halt is needed to stabilize the national symbol. About 800000 tourists yearly visit paying 2.80 dollars each to climb the 293 steps.
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Noriega Lawyers Reject Plea Deal Ahead of Trial
U S prosecutors have offered no plea bargain and Gen Manuel Noriegas defense says they will go to trial unless all drug charges are dismissed Frank Rubino and Steve Kollin told US networks on Sunday that the general is innocent and that plea bargaining requires guilt President Bush left the option open last week and the Baltimore Sun notes a offer to a co defendant was made.
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Troops Head Home From Fort Bragg After Panama Mission
About 700 soldiers from the 3rd Battalion 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment arrived at Pope Air Force Base Fort Bragg for a hero s welcome. Spokesman Capt. Lewis Boone said the group was heading home from Panama with ceremonies awards speeches and families expected to join the arrival.
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Colombia abstains from joint drug interdiction effort
Bogota reports President Barco's government will not join U S military in a Caribbean sea drug interdiction operation. El Tiempo published a communique saying Colombia will not participate in any joint air or naval operation with U S forces in international Caribbean waters. Washington acknowledged difficulties with Colombian authorities over deploying warships in the campaign.
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Changes in Eastern Europe upends campus teaching
Cambridge Massachusetts AP report surveys upheaval as Soviet bloc governments topple. Scholars such as Ben Eklof Adam Ulam and Henry Krisch describe stress and fast forwarding history. Publishers race to update texts while professors weigh new courses and debates.
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