Crash near Degner Regional Airport leaves debris field
In Owatonna a jet crashed in a cornfield northwest of Degner Regional Airport as severe weather hits southern Minnesota. Mechanic Cameron Smith spoke with the pilot moments before landing and fuel stop. Witness Quinn Johnson heard a loud, rumbling blast. The plane was due to land at 9:42 a.m. and depart for Crossville, Tennessee at 11:40 a.m. Local gusts reached 72 mph an hour earlier. Survival of any occupants was initially unclear.
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Massachusetts gay marriage upheld and expanded
Governor Patrick signed repeal of a law tied to anti interracial marriage aims as Massachusetts once again moves toward broader gay marriage rights. The study predicts $111 million yearly economic boost and 330 jobs, while critics warn of state rights tensions and compare Massachusetts to a Las Vegas of gay marriage.
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Man's Spoken Faith in Freedom Amid Civil Unions Debate
Patrick defends personal choice as thousands back freedom to marry as emergency preamble lets out-of-staters wed. Spring and Barbano plan to exchange rings for their 11-year-old daughter Lizzy’s ceremony Friday, highlighting family security and same-sex unions in public life.
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New York
Petraeus to report on Iraq troop levels by August
Bush officials indicate General Petraeus will submit a report on Iraq troop levels before August ends. In September he will depart Baghdad to assume command of U S Central Command, broadening duties amid the Afghan war. Pentagon plans hinge on Petraeus findings and troop availability.
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iShoe aims to prevent elderly falls with balance sensors
NASA linked research led by Lieberman and Forth yields a shoe insole with several balance sensors that records pressure patterns to detect risky balance. The device, costing about $100, could be used with any shoe and shared with doctors for assessment though market rollout requires funding and trials. Elderly falls threaten independence, says AARP.
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AARP
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Forth
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Columbia University
Osteoporosis Foundation
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States Face Deepening Deficits Across US In 2008
States grapple with growing deficits as June tallies show more than 30 states facing about 40 billion dollars in shortfalls. California leads with a 15.2 billion gap, while New York sits at 5.2 billion. Governors push spending cuts, taxes, and borrowing amid mortgage fallout and rising unemployment.
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Exxon Mobil profits slump as oil output falls in 2008 quarter
Exxon Mobil reports a mixed first quarter with earnings up 68 percent to 10.01 billion driven by record crude prices, but oil and gas production fell 8 percent year over year. Refining margins also slid 54 percent to 1.55 billion. For H1 2008 earnings totaled 22.57 billion on revenue of 254.9 billion.
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U.S. GDP Grows 1.9 Percent in Second Quarter
GDP rose 1.9 percent annual rate in Q2 as consumer spending and exports edged higher, while a 0.2 percent shrinkage last year and rising layoffs raise recession fears. The Dow fell 205 points amid tepid results. stimulus checks show mixed impact.
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