Vicente Fox Wins Mexico Presidency Ending PRI Rule
Opposition candidate Vicente Fox secured a historic victory in Mexico's presidential election, ending the Institutional Revolutionary Party's 71 year hold on the presidency. With 17 percent counted Fox led Labastida and Cardenas, amid widespread praise for a peaceful transition and a strong watchdog presence at polling sites.
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Ten survivors rescued from Cahaya Bahari ferry disaster
Ten people survived after spending nearly four days adrift off Karakelong island near Manado. A fishing boat recovered 10 survivors and one body as the search for 481 missing continued amid dehydration and sunburn.
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Americans report rising feelings of nervous breakdowns
A four decade study shows about one third of Americans felt on the verge of a nervous breakdown or had a mental health problem. Researchers say stigma decline and broader recognition drive the shift, with 1996 linking breakdowns to stress and relationship issues.
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Philippine air force crash claims top general in Palawan
A Philippine air force Nomad plane carrying 15 people crashed into the sea near Palawan as it returned to Puerto Princesa from Cagayancillo. Maj. Gen. Santiago Madrid, head of the Western Command, was killed. 13 others were missing or dead. Bruce Walker, a suspected American, was rescued, condition unknown. Authorities paused salvage and planned to resume at daybreak.
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