Boston case reveals homemade bomb on flight
FBI agent testified the sneaker explosive carried by Richard Reid was a functioning improvised device that could have blown a hole in the jet fuselage. Reid, a 28 year old British citizen, was ordered held without bail as prosecutors outline clear danger to the public.
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Reid labeled security risk after El Al screening
Suspect Richard C. Reid underwent a thorough body check and removal of shoes for screening on an El Al flight during the previous summer. Despite no explosives found, he was kept near an armed sky marshal in the second-to-last row. An anonymous El Al official said Reid had traveled to Israel to probe security gaps while British-born Reid faced charges over a Dec. 22 failed Paris to Miami blast attempt on an American Airlines jet.
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Poverty rising in Gaston County linked to underemployment and retiree losses
UNC Charlotte expert links poverty growth to layoffs and underemployment, with retirees from manufacturing and textiles increasing poverty. Food stamp applications have surged 30 percent, rising from about 4,000 to 6,123 cases as unemployment climbs from 8 percent. Local officials warn the road back to a living wage will be hard, and some residents seek faith for possible relief.
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India and Pakistan move to sever links amid border shelling
Weeping families bid farewell as India and Pakistan halt land and air ties for the first time since 1971. Delhi orders evacuations in Kashmir and halves embassy staff while Pakistan warns of further troop reinforcement. The two nations escalate after the December parliament attack and exchange fire across the border despite calls to deescalate.
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New Special Education Teacher Finds Reward in Helping Struggling Students
Field describes initial overwhelm with paperwork in special education and sharing feelings of inadequacy. She credits patient colleagues and a mentor, Beverly Turner, for support as she learns to teach children with learning disabilities. The payoff comes when students grasp concepts and achieve high marks. Calvin Carter can be reached at 704 869 1833.
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