Dodgers and Astros deliver lopsided score in MLB slate
Dodgers defeated the Astros 6 to 1 while the Padres beat the Reds 8 to 5. Expos edged the Cardinals 2 to 0, Yankees topped the Blue Jays 6 to 3, Mets beat the Pirates 2 to 1, Phillies won 6 to 0 over the Red Sox. Angels triumphed 7 to 3 against the Cubs, Brewers blanked the White Sox 0 to 0, Giants edged the Royals 4 to 3, Athletics beat the Braves 6 to 2, and Orioles and Mariners fought to a 1-2 result.
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Fiery Iowa train crash probes after Altoona blast
Federal investigators began examining a Saturday train crash near Altoona that killed two people and forced evacuation of more than 1,000 residents. The incident prompted a statewide response and raised safety questions as authorities collected evidence and questioned witnesses.
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Today's Chuckle: Gambler and Waiter in a Chinese Eatery
A brief joke contrasts two labor tracks in a Chinese restaurant. One relies on the roll of the dice while the other depends on the dole of the rice, highlighting luck vs. routine in work.
Cedar Rapids Ends July With Record Heat and Outages
Record 104 degrees in Cedar Rapids and multiple Iowa cities Sunday tied or surpassed historical highs. High humidity pushed the heat index to 105 to 115 degrees while power outages affected 50 to 200 residents near Cedar Rapids. Officials warned outages would persist with continued extreme heat.
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Workplace study says wage hike harms few jobs
The Senate bill would raise minimum wage from 3.35 to 4.55 by 1991 with an estimated 70 000 job losses. House version to 5.05 by 1992 could cut 90 000 jobs. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities notes the losses are relative to future job availability, not total unemployment.
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Demanding jobs raise heart attack risk in men study finds
A USC study shows men with high psychological demands and low control at work have two to three times the heart attack risk of other workers. High risk roles include cooks, waiters, computer operators, gas station attendants, and some assembly line jobs. Researchers suggest redesigning jobs to reduce strain and improve productivity.
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Malaysia pier collapse at festival kills dozens
A jammed pier for a festival in Butterworth Malaysia collapsed, killing up to 35 and injuring 737. Deputy police chief Marlan Griffin said the toll could rise as 40 of the wounded were in critical condition. Survivors described chaotic scenes as people scrambled to escape the debris.
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