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FAA computer problem causes widespread delays

ATLANTA (AP) - There are widespread flight cancellations and delays nationwide because of a problem with the FAA system that collects airlines' flight plans.   FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen says she doesn't know how many flights are being... Full story

Senate dems roll out latest health care plan

WASHINGTON D.C. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Senate Democrats are rolling out their latest version of the health care reform plan.   Democratic leaders say it would cost nearly $850 billion over the next 10 years and provide coverage for about 31... Full story

Ga. storms leave Kellogg short of waffles

ATLANTA (AP) - The Kellogg Co. says the heavy rains that brought floods to parts of metro Atlanta in September contributed to problems that led to a continuing shortage of its Eggo brand frozen waffles.   Michigan-based Kellogg says it... Full story

Watchdog: Gov't may have overpaid to bail out AIG

WASHINGTON (AP) - A government watchdog is raising questions about the way officials handled the multibillion dollar bailout of insurance giant American International Group Inc.   Special Inspector General Neil Barofsky says the officials... Full story

Rotting deer carcasses in Pa. yard raise stink

KITTANNING, Pa. (AP) - Hundreds of rotting deer carcasses in a southwestern Pennsylvania yard are causing a stink among the neighbors.   Randy Good of North Buffalo Township has a contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to... Full story

Space shuttle Atlantis lifts off on supply mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - Space shuttle Atlantis is rocketing toward the space station.   Atlantis blasted off Monday afternoon, carrying six astronauts and a full load of spare parts to the International Space Station.   The shuttle... Full story

Soldier's ashes stolen before funeral

WASHINGTON D.C. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - Police in Washington D.C. are looking for the people who stole a soldier's ashes right before his funeral.   Colonel Norbert Schmidt earned a bronze star and two Purple Hearts while fighting in the Korean... Full story

TX woman accused of faking breast cancer for implants

WACO, Texas (AP) - Authorities say a Texas woman lied about having breast cancer and spent $10,000 raised at a benefit to have her breasts enlarged.   McLennan County sheriff's investigator James Pack says in court records that 24-year-old... Full story

NASA: Evidence of water found in moon crater

LOS ANGELES (AP) - NASA says a spacecraft that was intentionally crashed into the moon has turned up the best evidence yet of water.   Scientists have been analyzing a mile-high plume of debris kicked up by the Lunar Crater Observation and... Full story

Days of overdraft fees could be over

(NEWSCHANNEL 3) - The days of overdraft fees may soon be over.   The Federal Reserve has issued a new rule that says a bank can't charge you an overdraft fee unless you allow it.   You would have to approve for your bank to... Full story