2 DAY IN 2 MINUTES: home and abroad.Pilot's heroism THE pilot who ditched his stricken plane in the Hudson River in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of reportedly considered emergency landings at two airports but twice told air controllers he was unable to make them, then said he would go into the river instead, it was claimed last night. Hailed a hero: Page 4 Mortimer dies DRAMATIST and author Sir John Mortimer, who created enduring character Rumpole of the Bailey Rumpole of the Bailey is a British television series created and written by British writer and barrister Sir John Mortimer, QC and starring Leo McKern as Horace Rumpole, an aging London barrister who defends any and all clients. , has died aged 85 after a long illness, it was announced yesterday. Tributes to Sir John: Page 28 pounds 1bn car loan THE US Treasury Department said last night it will provide a pounds 1bn loan to car giant Chrysler LLC's financing arm to be used for new vehicle loans in hopes of boosting sales and ultimately returning the car maker to profitability. The American car industry is in crisis because of the economic slump. Economic latest: Pages 8 & 9 Pair attacked player TWO men were jailed yesterday for a "vicious, brutal and cowardly" attack on former Celtic captain Neil Lennon. A jury at the city's Sheriff Court found Jeffrey Carrigan, 43, and David Whitelaw, 47, both of Knightswood in Glasgow, guilty of assaulting Lennon. Family's great trek A FATHER and son have completed an unsupported trip to the South Pole. Kevin Gaskell, 50, and his gap year student son Matt Gaskell, 18, are believed to be the first father and son team ever to complete the treacherous journey to the coldest place on earth. Amy's pulling power ST Lucia's tourism chief is praising Amy Winehouse for bringing publicity to the Caribbean island. Local media have closely covered the troubled singer's eventfilled presence since she arrived in December. Streep speaks out MERYL Streep has spoken out against the ageism ageism Geriatrics A bias or belief that may be held by a health care provider that depression, forgetfulness, and other disorders are a normal part of aging and that older individuals will not benefit from treatment of mental disorders. Cf elderly. and sexism she has encountered in the film industry. The Oscar-winning actress was speaking at the London opening of her new film, Doubt last night. Conman guilty A CHINESE conman has been convicted of murdering a prize-winning reclusive re·clu·sive adj. 1. Seeking or preferring seclusion or isolation. 2. Providing seclusion: a reclusive hut. author to plunder his wealth. Wang Yam battered frail Allan Chappelow to death in his pounds 4.1m Hampstead, north London, home in order to steal his identity. Madonna photo sale A NUDE photo of Madonna, taken before the erotic songs and risque ris·qué adj. Suggestive of or bordering on indelicacy or impropriety. [French, from past participle of risquer, to risk, from risque, risk; see risk.] Adj. costumes catapulted her to superstardom, is expected to sell for at least pounds 6,800, Christie's auction house says. |
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