Elena strikes Gulf Coast in deadly hurricane blast
Elena plowed ashore in Mississippi after four statewide strikes packing 120 mph winds. The monster storm caused at least four deaths, displaced over a million people, and left Biloxi two shelters collapsed roofs trapping elderly evacuees. Tornadoes, floods, and power outages followed as governors sought federal disaster declarations.
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Ala
Elena
Mississippi
Louisiana
Sarasota
Fla
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Biloxi
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German teen falls from Berlin Wall into East Germany
A 17 year old girl climbed the wall in the French sector of Berlin, lost her balance and fell into East Germany. East German guards detained her and she was returned to West Berlin unhurt, declaring she would not do it again. West Berlin officials quoted her at the handover.
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Berlin
East Germany
West Berlin
Hans Birkenbeul
Titanic wreck found deep beneath North Atlantic
A joint U S French expedition announced the discovery of the Titanic 13 000 feet below the North Atlantic. Using undersea robots, cameras and sonar confirmed the ship's identity and resting location off Newfoundland. The announcement was made by Dr Robert Ballard of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and confirmed by the French Institute for Research and Exploitation of the Sea.
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North Atlantic
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England
New York
Newfoundland
United States
France
Robert Ballard
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Massachusetts
CTV
French Institute For Research and Exploitation of the Sea
Titanic
Back to School at 56: Warren Returns to Kirkwood
Robert S. Warren, 56, left FMC Corp after 33 years, enrolling at Kirkwood Community College with 14 semester hours in food service management. He joins more than 100 former FMC employees starting fall term, aiming to adapt skills for retirement years despite nerves and a shift from heavy production to academic study.
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Kirkwood Community College
Warren
FMC
Kirkwood
Larry Harmon
Center For
Local City Briefs Preview Busy Week Ahead
A digest of city notices and happenings from East Iowa with upcoming meetings, community events, and service reminders. Officials urge updates on permits and local projects as residents prepare for weekend activities across the county.
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Abby
Iowa
AB TV
The Real Reason They Pay Chefs for Fancy Hats
A humorous take on why restaurants reward chefs with high pay and elaborate hats, suggesting prestige and branding factors behind culinary salaries.
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Ocean Springs
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Kirkwood College
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