`Miracle' Child Dispels Sorrow A Couple Lost A Child To Flight 800. Now, A Newborn Has Them Smiling.

Federal investigators suspended their probe of the crash last fall, after determining that the explosion was caused by the ignition of vapors in the 747's center fuel tank. So far, they have not determined the cause of ignition, but have ruled out any criminal act, such as a bomb, or the possibility that the plane was downed by an errant Navy missle.

The birth of Kelsey Rogers, just after dawn March 7, marks a milestone for her parents. Their grief over the death of Kimberly, a Montoursville High senior, prompted the couple to become outspoken advocates of improved airline safety regulations and bitter critics of both Trans World Airlines and Boeing.

Will Rogers, a homemaker who had stayed home with Kimberly since her infancy, said, ``New life has come, and Kim and all the rest are smiling, we can be sure.''

Rogers said his wife and their new baby returned home on Monday, two days after a normal labor and delivery. Kathy Rogers, a pharmacist, has been resting comfortably, her husband said. The Rogers, both 45, are becoming reacquainted with parenting.

``I had forgotten what it feels like to be a father,'' said Will Rogers. ``I had put it out of my mind. Miracles do take place, and we are very happy.''