Reagan Returns to White House After Hospital Stay
President Reagan left Bethesda Naval Hospital seven days after cancer surgery and arrived at the White House to a cheering crowd on the South Lawn. He said he felt great yet restless and vowed to get back to work, waving from a helicopter after a brief medical check.
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Emergency declared as South Africa tightens control
President Botha declared the first state of emergency in 25 years granting police broad powers in 36 cities to quell anti apartheid rioting. The move follows 10 months of violence killing more than 450 blacks and prompts widespread condemnation from opposition groups and business.
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Rescue workers search for victims in Italian mudslide
In the Stava Valley Italy rescuers comb hotels and homes buried by mud after a dam burst. At least 140 dead and 60 missing with 19 survivors by Saturday night. Officials warned death toll could rise to 250. Disaster struck Friday noon. many residents tourists and hotel workers affected. Local reports of buried children proved unfounded.
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Treasure hunters claim bulk of Atocha riches found
After 16 years tracking the 1622 Nuestra Senora de Atocha, salvagers report finding the bulk of the sunken galleon’s wealth, potentially worth 400 million dollars. Bleth McHaley of Treasure Salvors cites a reef of silver bars and abundant coins as the haul is confirmed.
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