(June 8, 2004)
1. 'Dying' Couple Blows Savings On Vacations
A couple who blew their life savings after being struck down by killer illnesses have been given the all-clear.
2. 'Hijack-Proof' Airplanes?
New technology could create airliners that refuse to be hijacked - and that land themselves rather than follow terrorists' commands.
3. The Birds! Aggressive Hawks Evicted From Hotel Grounds
Five Coopers hawks has been removed from a tree on the grounds of a Rio Rancho hotel in New Mexico after attacking guests.
4. Real Beach Bummers
Looking for your place in the sun? Fine. Just don't lay your blanket too close to mine. And don't shake it out here, the sand's getting in my eyes.
5. 'Make it in Scotland' shirts made in Morocco
A Scottish travel group is under fire after getting its staff to wear T-shirts saying 'Make it in Scotland' that were actually made in Morocco.
6. Won Ton Soup With A Buzz
A waiter in a restaurant in China ate a fly after a customer found the dead insect in her food.
7. Hair Stopping Roller Coaster Ride
People on a New York rollercoaster were stranded at the top of a steep climb after a woman's wig blew off and got caught up in the wheels.
8. Titanic Treasures
Now you can rearrange your own deck chair from the Titanic.
9. Air CONida
A crooked airline worker who traveled first-class around the world using FIVE MILLION air miles stolen from other passengers was jailed for nine months yesterday.
10. Passenger Accused Of Slapping Air Marshal
A US Airways passenger slapped a federal air marshal after refusing to sit down and repeatedly ignoring orders to get off her cell phone.
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