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Saturday, June 21, 2008

Damaged aircraft carrier to stay in port for repairs

The fire-damaged aircraft carrier George Washington will remain in San Diego for repairs until at least August, Navy officials said.

The ship was traveling from its former home port of Norfok, Va., to its new home in Yokosuka, Japan, when it caught fire May 22, causing minor injuries to two dozen sailors.

It arrived at North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado five days later for a damage assessment.

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