Pilot lands battered 747 after explosive cargo door loss
AP reports United Airlines Flight 811 suffered a midair cargo door blowout near Honolulu on February 24. Pilot Capt. David Cronin faced compounded emergencies as 25 passengers were slain and 27 injured, with 90,000 pounds of fuel dumped to reach a safe descent.
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McFarlane fined 20000 with suspended term on Iran Concord
Former national security adviser Robert C. McFarlane received a suspended sentence and a 20000 fine after pleading guilty to four misdemeanor counts for withholding information from Congress about Iran Contra. Judge Aubrey Robinson Jr ordered two years probation and 200 hours of community service, citing the offense's nature and circumstances.
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