Minnesota bridge collapse prompts questions on safety history
Officials had been warned since 1990 that the I 35W bridge was structurally deficient due to corrosion in bearings. Patchwork fixes and more frequent inspections followed, but authorities say they were not warned to close or repair the span. The toll rose as recovery shifted to searching for bodies with dozens missing.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Dan Dorgan
Dorgan
White House
Tony Snow
Tim Pawlenty
China pledges cooperation on toy safety amid recall
China said it will work with the United States to strengthen product safety as Fisher-Price recalls almost 1 million toys including Big Bird Elmo Dora and Diego. Wei Chuanzhong of the General Administration for Quality Supervision cited cooperation while noting China will not ignore problems. An official said authorities were reviewing the recall.
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China
U.S
Wei
Xia
Administration For Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine
Consumer Product Safety Commission
David Allmark
Fisher-Price
Associated Press
Commission
Water taps run dry as Baghdad endures scorching heat
In Baghdad, vast areas lack running water for at least 24 hours amid a summer heat wave. Officials cite electricity shortages hampering pumping and purification as residents report foul water and illness. U.S. program spokesman notes possible leaky trunk lines and a prior nationwide blackout affecting power restoration.
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Baghdad
U.S
Sion
Jamil Hussein
Adel al-Ardawi
Noah Miller
Miller
Iraq
Basra
Gates says U S underestimated difficulty of Iraq reforms
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said U S officials underestimated the depth of mistrust hindering Iraq’s political reforms. Speaking aboard his plane returning from the Middle East he warned the divided government faces tough hurdles to pass legislation while security improves. The remarks followed Sunni ministers resigning from Prime Minister Maliki’s cabinet over unheeded demands.
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U.S
Iraq
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Defense
Robert Gates
Middle East
Wartorn
Iraqi Accordance Front
Nouri al-Maliki
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