Investigators detail crash of Singapore Airlines jet at Taoyuan
Taiwan Aviation Safety Council official describes how the Boeing 747-400 burst into flames after a front wheel struck a barrier and a construction crane, peeling open the belly as passengers’ bodies fell from the plane. The Oct 31 crash near Taoyuan killed 82 of 179 aboard and injured many with burns.
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Taoyuan
Taiwan
Los Angeles
David Lee
Aviation Safety Council
Lee
Conjoined British twins separated in high stakes surgery
In London, surgeons separated conjoined twins Jodie and Mary after a 20 hour operation at St Marys Hospital Manchester. Mary died during the procedure while Jodie, in critical but stable condition, faced a long recovery after the life saving but deadly separation.
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St. Mary's Hospital
Manchester
Jodie
Mary
St. Mary’s Hospital
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Court of Appeal
Clinton says he's not finished yet
President Clinton said he is not a lame duck and has another 10 weeks to quack as Election Day approaches He said he will not run again but will stay busy with Middle East peace effort and North Korea relations The first family voted together at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School in Chappaqua New York and Clinton predicted a Gore victory citing continued prosperity and support from working people
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N.Y
Clinton
New York
Hillary
Chelsea
Douglas Grafflin
Clintons
Buffalo
Philadelphia
White House
Jake Siewert
al Gore
Gore
Middle East
North Korea
Congress
Clone Patrol
Crowds Vote Grows as Voters Stream to Polls
In Finney County residents flocked to Ward 8 and Ward 5 polling sites. Ward 8 reported 120 ballots by 9:30 a.m. versus 100 for the entire day in August’s primary. Finney County totals exceed 16,000 registered voters for the general election.
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Finney County
Collins
Bush and Gore in tight Chicago race described by voters
Chicago residents judge the presidential contest as the closest in years. John Scovic backs Bush citing leadership and principled stance while Bruce Mitzit backs Gore, accusing Bush of favoring big business. Gore and Tipper vote at Forks River Elementary in Elmwood near Carthage Tennessee. Gore holds a voter education seminar for schoolchildren. Bush phones friends nationwide and speaks on radio.
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John Scovic
Bush
George Bush
Scovic
Bruce Mitzit
University of Chicago
Gore
Tipper
Forks River
Elmwood
Carthage
Tenn
Laura
Vous
San Francisco
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Detroit
Divorce's Impact on Children in National Family Life Month
The article notes that divorce affects nearly one million children annually, with about half of U.S. marriages ending in divorce. It projects 50 to 60 percent of 1990s births experiencing single parenthood later, often headed by mothers, and highlights potential increased risks and varied child reactions, stressing Family Life Month in November.
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U.S
Behavioral changes in children of divorce by age group
The article outlines child reactions to divorce across ages from under 2 to adolescents. It notes preschoolers may fear and regress, schoolchildren show grief and loyalty conflicts, and teens face adult pressures yet may mature quickly with increased responsibility. Positive outcomes depend on nurturance, consistent limits, and reduced parental conflict.
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