News 2-26-09

Child Prostitutes Rescued in U.S.
U.S. police have rescued 50 child prostitutes from a nation wide operation to stop the traffic of children for sex. Many adult prostitutes that were arrested and question told authorities about a 16-year-old girl who is recruiting other minors to become prostitutes. This girl is the top of the list to look for next. The ages of the prostitutes start at age 13 and go up from there.
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Unlucky Memphis Man Loses 3 Homes in 4 Months to Elements
Bad luck strikes everyone, this time it struck a man multiple times. A Vietnam veteran lost three homes in a four month period. His first home was lost to fire caused by a gas leak. The owner of the apartment moved him to a different apartment, soon after the whole building was burned down from electrical problems. Being a veteran the Red Cross moved him and his neighbors to a Super 8 Motel where a severe storm blew off the roof.
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First Photos: Weird Fish With Transparent Head
The first photos of an alive fish with a transparent head were released today. These photos were taken in 2004 off the coast of California by Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. These types of fish have been known about since 1939 but the first alive and intact specimen was this fish photographed in 2004. This fish was discovered in the deep depths of the ocean where the water is almost inky.
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Hudson Pilot Urges Safety Funding
The infamous pilot of the plane that landed in the Hudson River earlier this January is speaking out about some issues. He told the press that the pilots have been getting their pay cut the past couple of years and it worries him. He believes that the single most important part of a flight is a well trained smart pilot, and because of the low income the new pilots being selected aren't as educated as they used to be.
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