Two killed as 1965-foot TV tower collapses in Nebraska
A 1965 foot television tower collapsed in a western Nebraska field on Tuesday, killing two workers and injuring three others. The cause was unknown. The tower, tallest in Nebraska, stood over 500 feet taller than the Sears Tower and 700 feet taller than the Empire State Building. Duhamel Broadcasting Enterprises of Rapid City, SD, owns the tower. workers were repairing a transmission building and preparing to install high definition equipment.
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Sailor Rescued After Three Months Afloat in Pacific
Richard Van Pham, 62, of Long Beach survived three months adrift by collecting rainwater and roasting seabirds on his damaged sailboat. Rescued by the frigate McClusky off California, he thanked the crew and was released after immigration verified his status as a legal permanent resident.
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Firefighters Fight Two Major California Wildfires Near L.A.
A massive blaze in Angeles National Forest near Mount Baldy forced evacuations and burned about 22,000 acres, threatening 50 homes and 15 structures elsewhere. Firefighting efforts were hampered by rugged terrain as temperatures neared the high 90s and 2,000 firefighters battled the flames.
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Moussaoui linked to death by action hijacker via tapes
Prosecutors say cockpit recordings could tie Sept. 11 suspect Zacarias Moussaoui to death by own action hijacker Ziad Jarrah. A phone number called by Moussaoui appears on Jarrah’s business card found at the Pennsylvania crash site of United Airlines Flight 93. The card was not cited in Moussaoui’s indictment.
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Nancy Reagan on Ronald Reagan’s Alzheimer’s memories
Nancy Reagan says Ronald Reagan in advanced Alzheimer's may not recognize her now. In a CBS 60 Minutes II interview she describes their post presidency years as robbed of memories and says she does not know if he still knows who she is.
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Israel demolishes three West Bank homes amid Arafat siege
Israeli troops razed three homes of Palestinians suspected in terror attacks as settlers hailed a new Jewish settlement near Nablus. In Ramallah the siege of Yasser Arafat’s compound continued despite a UN call to withdraw. Foreign Minister Shimon Peres rejected the resolution, saying the Palestinians had not met demands. Negotiations resumed to end the standoff, with Israel insisting on surrender of about 200 inside. Palestinian security officials said 18 suspected informers were arrested, with 11 to be tried soon.
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Fed keeps rates steady amid Iraq war fears and dissent
The Federal Reserve held rates at the decision meeting citing geopolitical risks as a potential danger to the economy. Two dissenters favored an immediate cut, signaling a possible rate reduction as early as November, though economists warn it is not assured.
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Train derailment in Knoxville triggers acid spill evacuation
Knoxville residents flee as a train derails spilling thousands of gallons of acid from an overturned car. Authorities evacuated nearby areas and contained the spill while coordinating with responders. No further injuries reported.
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