Shuttle nose cap inspection delays Atlantis launch
NASA reviews whether Atlantis nose cap inspections met standards amid corrosion concerns, with potential for further postponement of the first post Columbia shuttle launch. Officials weigh ultrasound and structural checks, possible manufacturer inspection, as March or April targets slip. Atlantis faces a delayed schedule into next summer.
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Weapons hunter reports no proven WMDs in Iraq yet
David Kay told Congress the probe found no stocks of weapons and no clear evidence of a revived nuclear program. He cited dozens of related activities and equipment hidden from the United Nations, while mobile trailers’ purpose remains uncertain. The search continues with a $600 million funding request.
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Judge blocks death by own action show in St Petersburg
A Florida judge blocked a rock band's planned death by own action on stage during a Saturday performance to be webcast. Heil on Earth leader Billy Tourtelot pledges to defy a new city law banning such acts for entertainment. The event, at an undisclosed site, would be shown live online to raise awareness of right to die issues.
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