Friday the 13th launch eyed for Atlantis mission
NASA officials say Atlantis could lift off before dawn Thursday on a space station construction flight with five crew. If blocked by weather, a Friday 13 launch remains possible. Astronauts dismiss superstition while noting rituals and lucky charms are common in countdown culture.
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Gaza demolition sparks fierce clashes near Rafah
Israeli tanks and bulldozers moved into Rafah refugee camp demolishing homes the army said were used by gunmen triggering a major firefight. Arafat dismissed rumors of his removal while US officials urged halting demolitions as cease-fire tensions persist.
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Sharks attack victim shows signs of recovery
Eight year old Jessie Arbogast remains in critical but stable condition at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital after a 7 foot shark severed his arm and caused severe leg wounds and blood loss. Doctors report brain swelling risk but show early signs of response such as eye blinking. The boy was surfing at Gulf Islands National Seashore when the attack occurred. his relatives and bystanders aided him before the shark was shot ashore. Governor Jeb Bush expressed hope for the family.
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Regulators Delay Approval of New Drug Xolair
U S regulators asked for more information on Xolair potential side effects delaying its approval by at least a year. Genentech Nasdaq fell, Novartis A G and Tanox Inc stocks plunged with Tanox halting trading four hours. Tanox dropped to 14.20 while earlier had partnered marketing with Genentech and Novartis.
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