US airlines report fewer delays in May
Domestic airlines improved on time performance in May with 21 percent of flights late, canceled, or diverted. American led delays at 67.3 percent on time, followed by United at 72.4 percent and Continental at 75.4 percent, while weather caused over 44 percent of delays. Mishandled bags fell to 4.6 per 1000, complaints dropped to 885, and fuel prices remained high as carriers cut flights and raised fares.
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Stocks Fall On Economic Worries And Banking Health
Wall Street slid as cautious Fed remarks and concerns about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac darkened sentiment. Treasurys rose while the Dow dropped over 130 points as investors sought government debt amid worries about banks and the housing market. Janet Yellen warned conditions could worsen before any recovery, amplifying credit crisis fears. Oil declined, the dollar strengthened, and Middle East tensions eased a bit, yet consumer spending remained under pressure.
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Teague Volunteer Fire Chief Dies After Downtown Blaze
Teague Texas volunteer fire chief Robert Knight 42 died from injuries after a wall collapse during a downtown Teague blaze Saturday night. Knight led the Teague Volunteer Fire Department since 1999 and also served as a paramedic.
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Explosive found near Fort Bliss gate detonated
Fort Bliss officials from the U S Army evacuated and detonated a suspicious package found by law enforcement near the Chaffee gate used for commercial traffic. A bomb sniffing dog alerted handlers to an explosive scent. no injuries were reported as FBI agents assume investigation duties.
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Ammonia Leak Evacuates Twenty At San Antonio Terminal
San Antonio AP report: twenty workers were evacuated from a produce terminal after ammonia leaked from a refrigeration machine. Fire department chaplain Ronnie Adams said all escaped safely as the area around the south side building was briefly closed. Workers were loading vegetables when evacuated.
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