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The Friday Briefing

Today’s briefing highlights significant events. The USS New York, a new battleship with parts from Ground Zero, begins its commissioning week in NYC before sailing to Norfolk, VA. Tragically, Fort Hood, Texas witnessed a mass shooting, leaving 12 dead and many injured, with Major Malik Nadal Hassan identified as the gunman. In sports, the New York Yankees clinched their 27th World Series title by defeating the Philadelphia Phillies. Additionally, the GOP made gains in recent elections across four states. Pilots involved in Northwest Flight 188 appeal license revocations after a critical incident.

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The Friday Briefing

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  1. The Friday Briefing What’s Happening TODAY November 6th, 2009

  2. USS New York • The USS New York is a brand new battleship that is about to set sail to Norfolk, VA to be commissioned • Ship is in NY City for a week for ceremonies • The ship has 4 helipads • More than 360 people will work on the ship • Parts of the ship were previously part of another two buildings

  3. Why talk about the USS New York?

  4. 12 DEAD AT FT. HOOD • Yesterday at 12 people were killed and 30are injured at one of the largest US military complexes. • (Fort Hood, Texas) • Gunmen was killed • Killers name was Major MalikNadal Hassan • Happened near an area were troops go to get vaccinations and prepare before they are deployed.

  5. THE YANKEES WIN!!!!!!! • On Wednesday the Yankees won there 27th World Series title beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3. • Yankees won in 6 games

  6. THE GOP SWEEP • This past Tuesday elections occurred in four states – NY, NJ, CT, VA • Governor elections for New Jersey and Virginia • First time since 1993 a Republican has won Governor in NJ • Three positions in Virginia were filled by GOP members. • Is this a warning sign for the President?

  7. Pilots Appeal License Revocation • Wednesday the two Northwest Airlines pilots have filed appeals for their licenses being taken away. NOW WHY DID THEY GET THERE LICENSES AWAY?

  8. NORTHWEST FLIGHT 188 • On October 21st two Northwest Airlines pilots got there licenses revoked because the plane overshoot its destination (Minneapolis St. Paul) by 150 miles • Flight 188 was an Airbus A320 jet with 144 people on board going from San Diego to Minneapolis • ATC tried to contact the aircraft during a 91 minutes period but there was no response

  9. DUMBO GETS HIT BY SUV • Yesterday an SUV sideswiped an elephant in Oklahoma • The elephant had escaped from a nearby circus • The elephant or passengers were not hurt

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