Turkish Airlines DC-9 hijacked by leftist gunmen
Four hijackers seized a Turkish Airlines DC-9 after takeoff from Istanbul and forced it to land near Burgas Bulgaria. They demanded freedom for 47 Turkish prisoners and $500,000 with a deadline later postponed indefinitely. Twenty three passengers were released. about 91 hostages and crew remained aboard.
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Hostages Freed After Bank Siege in Barcelona
Police stormed Barcelona's Central Bank freeing more than 70 hostages held 37 hours by 11 gunmen. One attacker was killed, others captured as authorities confirmed no injuries among hostages. Gunmen claimed to demand safe passage and release of right wing officers. government said no deal.
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Three-time winner Bobby Unser shines in Indy 500 recap
TODAY Sports notes the Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser achieving a threepeat while reporting a fiery crash that injured a driver. The Cedar Rapids Reds extend lead in standings and other features span pages 1B, 4A, 8A, 8B, and 12A with local youth, veteran stories, farm industry parallels, pension choices, child antics, a convent-ward widow, and a Lone Ranger movie review on 10A and Show Business Beat on 14A.
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Man on Phone Quips About Calling Back Vacations
A caller records a brief exchange where a man on the line jokes about a woman pumping money into the economy and asks if she can call again, hinting at a mundane, casual conversation amid business chatter.
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Camper 'glad to be alive' after storm
James Fleagle, 20, of Cedar Rapids survived a severe windstorm at Pinicon Ridge Flying Squirrel campground when a tree limb crashed into his tent. He suffered a leg injury but avoided serious harm. seven campers were shaken, tents damaged, and power lines sparked as Iowa Electric workers contained the scene. Park Ranger Tom Hazelton reported winds near 70 mph and that the middle campground section avoided the direct impact.
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Median age in U S rises to 30 as over-30 and under-30 parity opens
The Washington Post reports 1980 census data showing Americans aged 30 and older now match those younger than 30, with the median aging two years in a decade. The shift, tied to fewer births and longer lifespans, raises policy questions for a growing elderly population and a shrinking working-age base.
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