Jetliner crashes after takeoff near New York harbor
American Airlines Flight 587, an Airbus A300, broke apart minutes after departing Kennedy Airport en route to the Dominican Republic. At least 265 people were killed with 260 aboard, while ground victims and missing persons raised fears of a terrorist attack. investigators cited probable mechanical failure and a normal cockpit voice until the crash. Rescue crews recovered bodies and debris under klieg lights as the scene unfolded.
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Plane crash tests post Sept 11 emergency response
News brief describes a crash incident where a plane disintegrated after takeoff, spurring reflections on post 9/11 emergency measures. The article notes delayed departure due to heightened security checks and identifies American Airlines chairman Don Carty, with impact described in Rockaway Beach Queens.
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Northern Alliance enters Kabul as Taliban flee the city
Taliban forces desert Kabul and Northern Alliance troops move in at dawn gaining control of military barracks with little resistance. Residents celebrate while searches for remaining Taliban and Arab supporters continue amid reports of sporadic gunfire from hills overlooking the city.
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Marion fourth graders lag Iowa average in state tests
Marion Independent School District fourth graders score below the Iowa 50th percentile on standardized tests, with Francis Marion Elementary at the 63rd national percentile for 11th graders and eighth graders near the 19th statewide. Superintendent William Jacobson cites curriculum alignment as a wake up call prompting reforms.
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