Spanish charter DC-10 crash kills 46 on takeoff
A Spantax DC-10 charter jet carrying 393 people from Malaga to New York crashed on takeoff killing at least 46. Two passengers remained unaccounted for and 57 were hospitalized. Survivors arrived in New York as families waited for word on missing loved ones.
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Severe Iowa storm leaves farms damaged and hangar destroyed
Severe weather struck southeast, east central and northeast Iowa with 58 to 70 mph winds, hail up to golf balls, and heavy rain. In Jefferson County a 12 plane hangar was toppled, while barns and outbuildings burned or collapsed from lightning and wind. No injuries were reported.
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Reagan officials propose relaxing hospital standards
The Reagan administration proposes rules to relax or repeal many hospital requirements across staff qualifications sanitation social services medical libraries and patient meals. Richard Schweiker preliminarily approves the plan as final review proceeds with public comment anticipated next month.
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Princess Grace suffers fractures in Monaco car crash
Princess Grace of Monaco and her 17 year old daughter Stephanie were injured when a vintage Rover 3500 plunged 45 feet off a hillside road near La Turbie. Grace suffered multiple fractures including a broken thighbone, rib and collarbone while Stephanie had minor injuries. Both were hospitalized in good condition as officials investigated brake failure. A flower nursery owner rescued Stephanie and helped extinguish a car fire.
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Today's Chuckle
A witty quip on congressmen spending money compares them to sailors who spend their own funds. The joke highlights perceived wasteful government spending with a sailor’s self funded caution. The line ends with a playful jab about fiscal restraint and personal responsibility.
Donovan clears second probe over alleged mob ties
New York AP reports Labor Secretary Ray Donovan faced a second inquiry finding insufficient credible evidence of mob ties during his tenure as a construction executive. Prosecutor Leon Silverman cited unresolved allegations, while Donovan condemned the press coverage and defended his character.
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