Youngest miner survivor in West Virginia mine disaster
In Tallmansville West Virginia 13 miners were trapped after an explosion. 12 were wrongly believed alive for hours while the sole survivor 26 year old Randall McCloy lay critically ill. Battices or curtains saved air space as others perished.
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Misleading Hope as Miners Found Alive in West Virginia
Gov. Joe Manchin told families at a church near the International Coal Group mine that rescuers found one dead, while later reporting that 12 miners were alive. Rumors and a miscommunicated confirmation led to reversed relief and confusion among relatives.
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Darlene Groves
Associated Press
Iowa mines aim to learn from West Virginia tragedy
Iowa mine officials cite the Sago Mine disaster in West Virginia where 12 miners died and a miscommunication sparked false hopes. They plan stricter fact based updates, noting Sperry Mine near Burlington has no fatalities and emphasizes safety while acknowledging rumor risks in the cellphone era.
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Iowa
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Burlington
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Sage
Sperry
West Virginia
Dyck
Division of Soil Conservation
Kenneth Tow
Louilla
Lost Creek
Oskaloosa
O’brien Coal Co
Lovilla
Wilburn named mayor pro tem in Iowa City council
Regenia Bailey was selected unanimously as mayor pro tem for two years. Wilburn, who has served on the council since 1999 and was mayor pro tem the past two years, will earn 7758 this year as mayor, 1000 more than other council members. He aims to work on the budget with legislators and invites nearby cities to build a regional agenda. Fellow council member Mike O'Donnell supported Wilburn, and Connie Champion praised his steady leadership. Lehman, the former mayor, did not seek re election after 12 years on the council.
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Ernie Lehman
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Townshend warns iPod users of possible hearing loss
Pete Townshend of The Who warns that excessive volume on iPods can cause irreversible hearing damage. He cites years of studio headphone use and notes long breaks between recording due to 36 hour recovery. He urges caution for users and their families amid rising download culture.
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Associated Press
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the Who
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Lindsay Lohan Hospitalized After Asthma Attack in Miami
Lindsay Lohan was treated at a Miami hospital for an asthma attack and is resting comfortably, her publicist said. The 19 year old actress and singer was in Miami for New Year's Eve and was admitted Monday night, with her mother Dina noting the attack was frightening but she is improving.
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Miami
Leslie Sloane Zelnick
People Magazine
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Notable birthdays for Duvall Rose Keaton Brown Brown Manson
The day marks birthdays for actor Robert Duvall talk-show host Charlie Rose actress Diane Keaton drummer George Funky Brown of Kool and the Gang actor Clancy Brown known for Mr Krabs singer Marilyn Manson.
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Charlie Rose
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George
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Kool and the Gang
Clancy Brown
Mr. Krabs
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Death of CBS News radio anchor Neil Strawser at 78
Neil Strawser of Washington died Saturday at age 78 from a heart attack. He anchored CBS News radio coverage of President Kennedy's assassination.
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Associated Press
Neil Strawser
Washington
CBS News
Kennedy
Nickelodeon Star Kurt Bell Recovering After Car Crash
Nickelodeon actress Kurt Bell, 19, known for Drake & Josh, is recovering from injuries after a Dec. 29 head-on collision on the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles as he waited to turn. A Nickelodeon spokeswoman confirmed the incident and his status.
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