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Mom admits 'balloon boy' hoax -- papers

Oct. 24, 2009
The wife of a Colorado father at the center of the "balloon boy" saga told authorities that the giant helium balloon was specifically created for a hoax to draw media attention, according to court documents released Friday.
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Sales of balloon-boy costumes take flight

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- A Canadian company says its new "balloon-boy" costumes are practically flying off the shelves in the days leading to Halloween.

Teen fined $100 for letting balloon go

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, May 26 (UPI) -- A British woman said police were being "petty and vindictive" when they fined her teenage son about $100 for letting a balloon float away.

Couple dies inside large helium balloon

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'Dora the Explorer' joins Macy's Parade

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- A balloon of top-rated preschool cartoon show, "Dora the Explorer," has been added to the 79th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Balloon record attempt is delayed

ST. IVES, England, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- An attempt to break the world altitude record for a crewed balloon flight has been delayed because of fears that ice could interfere with the mission.

Fossett circles Earth in hot-air balloon

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Fossett's balloon passes two-thirds mark

ST. LOUIS, June 28 (UPI) --

Fossett readies 6th solo balloon flight

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Fossett ready for 6th solo balloon trip

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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch