Firefighters Die As McDonald’s Roof Collapses
Two firefighters died Monday when a roof collapsed while battling a McDonald’s blaze. A third firefighter was treated for heart attack like symptoms. injuries not life threatening. The deceased were Lewis Mayo, 44, who had served since 1981, and Kimberly Smith, 30, on the force since 1994. Mayo died at Memorial Hermann Hospital after rescue efforts failed. Smith’s body was recovered after nearly four hours.
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Los Angeles officers accused in corruption scandal details
Testimony by former officer Rafael Perez alleges police beat and choked gang members, then filed false reports to conceal injuries. Perez, jailed for cocaine theft, cooperates for a lighter sentence. Over 30 convictions overturned and about 20 officers disciplined since his claims emerged.
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DEA on alert after cartel threat
U S drug agents in El Paso placed on heightened alert after a Mexican cartel offered a two hundred thousand dollar reward for killing a federal officer. The warning comes amid a joint Mexico FBI probe into mass graves in Ciudad Juarez where authorities indicate seven of nine victims may have been led by a Juarez gang.
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Columbine sweethearts found dead near school in Littleton
Nicholas Kunselman, 15, and Stephanie Hart, 16, were found slain inside a Subway near Columbine High in Littleton Colorado. Investigators pursued a robbery motive but offered no certainty while reviewing surveillance video and seeking a white male in a red jacket.
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Mexican university reopens after ten months strike
After a ten month closure Latin America's largest university welcomed tens of thousands back to classes. About 2,500 strike supporters marched, 100 clashed with anti strikers outside the law school, but injuries were not reported.
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NEAR Shoots Orbit Around Asteroid Eros First for Spacecraft
The NEAR spacecraft entered orbit around asteroid Eros, becoming the first manmade satellite of an asteroid. The mission, delayed by a failed rendezvous last year, aims a yearlong close-up study to uncover origins and help plan planetary defense against potential killer asteroids.
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Berliner spotlight kisses and Razzie snubs headline festival week
Julianne Moore receives a heart shaped balloon at the Berlin International Film Festival as Magnolia contends for a Golden Bear among 21 films. Razzie nominees stir controversy ahead of Oscar announcements with Kevin Costner Adam Sandler Catherine Zeta Jones and Melanie Griffith named. Gregory Peck plans final stage appearance in Salem Oregon with a talk tied to his 70 year career. Little Richard recalls all white clubs makeup era. Jerry Lewis douses female comics at Aspen festival prompting mixed reactions. Wes Craven forecasts Scream 4 if box office demands persist amid Scream 3 success. Birthdays: Harvey Korman Jane Seymour Melissa Manchester Matt Groening noted.
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