Big Thompson flood devastates northern Colorado canyons
Air view shows six bridges wrecked in Spraledong canyon between Loveland and Estes Park as floodwaters surged through the Big Thompson area. Governor Lamm mobilized National Guard. up to 800 rescued by air and ground teams. Dozens injured. evacuation centers crowded. bridges destroyed and Olympus Dam closed to prevent further flooding.
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Estes Park
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Associated Press
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Watson
Richard Lame
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Lamm
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Fort Collins
Frood
Bureau of Reclamation
Olympus Dam
U.S. 35
Paudre Canyon
Colorado State Patrol
Brimpson Canyon
Loveland High School
Hoo
Caltrans weighs Diamond Lane groups and input
Stephens says Caltrans may form citizen groups in Diamond Lane areas while awaiting input from the existing committee. many complaints have come in but officials expect support once the project proves effective. The suit over constitutionality is in U.S. District Court, while early data show reduced gas use and rising car pools on Santa Monica Freeway.
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Caltrans
Highway Patrol
CHP
Los Angeles
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Pacific
Tegal Foundation
William M. Byrne
John Burris
Caltrans’ District 1
Santa Monica
San Bernardino
Viking probe data fuels Mars life search debate
In Pasadena on Sunday scientists weighed signs from Viking probes that could signal living systems on Mars. While oxygen detected in one experiment hints at life, chemical reactions remain plausible explanations, as the labeled release test produced high levels of radioactive carbon, spurring cautious optimism and calls for further data.
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Viking Robot Laboratory
Harold Klein
Viking
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Martian
Klein
Church thieves outwit robbers during service
In Miami the New Testament Baptist Church was entered by two masked men during morning worship. One counter moved the offering into a garbage can and the other fled with money through a back door as gunmen tried to force the room open. Police found an abandoned car nearby. suspects remained at large.
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Miami
New Testament Baptist
Dean Blakeney
Carl Kingren
Kingren
Controversy Over Jury Secrecy Faces New Scrutiny
A panel weighs possible government involvement in a high profile case as concerns rise that jurors may be prejudiced. District Attorney warns a verdict could be overturned, while defense leaders say the ruling may fail in court. Testimony cites overheard remarks and potential judge inquiries into juror bias. Investigators also probe whether the judge acted improperly.
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Trott
Leonard Weinglass
Jeanne Barton
R. J. Burrell
Barton
Police Officers Damaged by Lye Attack in Harlem Standoff
Five officers were temporarily blinded after Calvin Haywood barricaded himself in his Harlem apartment and hurled a caustic lye and ammonia mixture. Police, aided by medic teams, evacuated to safety as a battering ram breached the door. Water from a nearby bar helped rinse eyes. officers were treated and released. Haywood was shot and killed after the siege ended following an arrest attempt for a prior stabbing.
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NEW York
Calvin Haywood
Harlem
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John McCoy
Luke's Hospital
Wardom
Moulin Rouge
Robert Liscomb
Defense weighs motions in open court over juror and indictment
Lawyers press ahead in a central courtroom hearing as the defense seeks to dismiss the 11 count indictment and prosecutors consider questioning a sitting juror about an accusatory remark.
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