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Hello! I'm Kristin Volk on this Wednesday, March 26, 2008 with today's news update.
China is expressing anger over the U.S. military's error in delivering ballistic missile parts to Taiwan. The U.S. Defense Department announced the mistake yesterday, saying helicopter batteries were supposed to be sent instead. The error is particularly sensitive because Beijing strongly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. China considers that self-governed island its own territory. The country is demanding an investigation into the situation.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan is backing John McCain for president. Reagan announced her endorsement with McCain yesterday at her home. Earlier in the day, she released a written statement saying she's called the Arizona senator a good friend for more than 30 years now. The endorsement could help McCain receive the backing of conservatives who view him skeptically for his record of breaking with the party on some issues.
Police are investigating why a bomb left in a vehicle near the U.S. Capitol reportedly went undetected for weeks. Authorities said the truck belonged to a man who was arrested near the Capitol in January for carrying a loaded shotgun and a sword. U.S. Capitol police discovered the explosive device three weeks later when they returned with a search warrant to check the vehicle, which was in a government parking lot. Police initially searched the truck when the arrest was made but found nothing.
Astronauts aboard space shuttle Endeavour are expected to return to Earth tonight. That's after spending more than two weeks doing construction at the International space station. The crew assembled a giant robot called Dextre that will assist during future spacewalks. They also added another room to the station. Early weather forecasts look good shuttle's planned touchdown just before sunset at Kennedy Space Center.
That's all for now. Thanks for watching this UPI headline, and have a good day.