Avalanche Kills Climber on Mount Rainier in Disappointment Cleaver
AP reports up to 12 climbers were caught in a fan avalanche on Mount Rainier. One person died after hours clinging to a rope, five injured, others escaped. The slide struck two roped parties near 11,400 feet on the southeast nose as climbers descended from the 14,410-foot summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longmire
Wash
Mount Rainier
Disappointment Cleaver
Mount Rainier National Park
Maria Gillett
Dave Uberuaga
Death toll in India tops 650 from Gujarat cyclone
The death toll from severe storms in Gujarat rose to 655 with 415 reported the day before. Rescue officials say hundreds of salt workers died after the cyclone struck and authorities burned bodies to prevent disease as relief work struggles to reach remote villages. Army helicopters dropped food, but many areas lack drinking water and sanitation while bodies and carcasses attract concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
India
Gujarat
Pravin Lehri
Gandhinagar
Kutch
Lal Krishna Advani
Madhusudan Mistry
Disha
Probe sion findings on apartheid era scientists reveal confessions
The commission found no high level policy sanction for killings of blacks, despite tracing security meetings and subpoenaing ex-presidents. Witness accounts describe poison-imbued tools and toxins used by scientists, front companies, and ties to Dr Wouter Basson. A remark attributed to Basson during a break hints at future accountability and moral reckoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wouter Basson
Senators clash over tobacco suit lawyers' fees
Washington AP report notes lawmakers debate limiting lawyers' contingency and hourly fees in tobacco litigation. A proposal to cap fees at $1,000 an hour failed 50 to 45 as trial lawyers and ethics experts weigh what constitutes reasonable compensation for winning billions in settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Texas
Lester Brickman
Cardozo Law School
New York
Brickman
Tobacco Companies
Gregory Joseph
American Bar Association
Joseph
Phil Gramm
Senate
Congress
Clinton Defends China Trip Amid Criticism and Ties
President Clinton argues a principled engagement with China as critics warn of capitulation. He cites support from figures like Billy Graham and the Dalai Lama while defending a five city mission from June 25 to July 3 with safeguards on satellite launches and no business delegation. He warns isolation weakens democracy and benefits no one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
National Geographic Society
U.S
China
White House
Billy Graham
Dalai Lama
Bush
Bob Dole
Gary Bauer
Family Research Coun
Sel
Connie Mack
R-Fla
Tim Hutchinson
R-Ark
Nancy Pelosi
D-Calif
Africa
Mike McCurry
Reagan
Great Hall of the People
Tiananmen Square
Asia
public hearing set by Texas Conservative Coalition June 18
A correction notes the hearing by the Texas Conservative Coalition will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 18. The event involves members of the conservative faction of the Texas Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Texas Conservative Coalition
Conservative Voice
Texas Legislature
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amarillo
New Mexico
Dlei
Ane
Dik
The
Orec
Rome
Nationa
Oman
Gorond
Thorson
Stevan
Accuwonine
Verona
Oklahoma
Sar Ou
Manito
Amaro Globe-News
Neyan
Amarin
Dat
Globe-Tes
Char
Anatio Iobe
Po” Bon
Ararat
Sion
Andre Immelman
Goosen
Basson
J. Mike Mullins
Bell Avenue Chapel
Texas Lottery
LOTTO
Atchups Mo
Loto Teas
Etery Headquate
Austin
Wering
Nantes
Lottery Claim Center
Interstate 40
Suite
N.M. Lottery
Doocke
Osuna
Abuquerge
Cal
Ametica
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!