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NASA mulls spacewalk to fix space station leak

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 10th

By SETH BORENSTEINAP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Two astronauts are preparing for a possible impromptu spacewalk Saturday to work on a coolant leak in the power system at the International Space Station. NASA says the six-member crew at the station is not in danger. The ammonia leak forced the

NASA: Spacewalk planned to fix space station leak

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 10th

By SETH BORENSTEINAP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Two astronauts will make a hastily planned spacewalk Saturday to try to fix an ammonia leak in the power system of the International Space Station. The leak in a cooling system was discovered Thursday when "snowflakes" of ammonia were seen

NASA: Space station power system radiator leaking

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th

By SETH BORENSTEINAP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The International Space Station has a radiator leak in its power system. The outpost's commander calls the situation serious, but not life-threatening. The six-member crew on Thursday noticed white flakes of ammonia leaking out of the

IMS: US medicine spending shows rare dip in 2012

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th

By LINDA A. JOHNSONAP Business Writer TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Spending on prescription medicines in the U.S. fell for the first time in decades last year, slipping as cash-strapped consumers continued to cut back on use of health care services. Patients also benefited from a surge of new, inexpensive

Washington Boy Sick For Weeks After Swallowing Wire Bristle From BBQ Brush

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th

SEATTLE (AP) - After nearly two weeks of cramping and vomiting, a Mountlake Terrace teenager finally learned what caused his illness: swallowing a bristle from a wire grill brush. Sixteen-year-old Tristin Beck tells The Seattle Times he must have swallowed the bristle when he ate

Use Caution When Recreating On Lakes And Rivers This Spring

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th

**Press Release from Avista** SPOKANE, Wash. – If this spring's unseasonably warm weather is drawing you to the lake or river this weekend, Avista reminds you to exercise caution as snowmelt is causing high, swift and cold river flows. While the water may look calm on top, the

Use Caution When Recreating On Lakes And Rivers This Spring

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 9th

Former US official describes Libya attack

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 8th

By DONNA CASSATAAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - A former top diplomat in Libya on Wednesday delivered a riveting minute-by-minute account of the chaotic events during the deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi last September, with a 2 a.m. call from Secretary of State Hillary

Limo Safety: A Concern In Light On Deadly California Fire

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 8th

SPOKANE, Wash – Spring means one thing for high school students: prom season. But as students – and parents – look into renting a limo for the big night out, there are concerns about safety regulations in light of a limousine fire in California that killed five women

Limo Safety: A Concern In Light On Deadly California Fire

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 8th