South Carolina Flood Mayhem Narrows Dam Risk
South Carolinians cleaned up and waited as Beaver Dam near Columbia was reinforced with about 400 tons of rocks to avert failure. The lake level dropped over six feet, thousands evacuated, and officials warn the total damage may reach into the billions with final costs uncertain as waters recede. Steve Bowen of a major insurer warned the bill could exceed one billion dollars.
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McCarthy Rise to House Speakership Amid GOP Drift
Kevin McCarthy rose from a Hill aide to House majority leader and a speaker hopeful as Republicans prepare to nominate a new leader after Boehner's resignation. Analysts note his rapid ascent, telegenic style, and questions about experience and policy depth amid Tea Party opposition and internal GOP tensions.
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Japanese diplomat Sugihara finally recognized for wartime rescue
As global focus turns to migrants from Syria and Iraq, Chiune Sugihara, Japan's vice consul in Kaunas, Lithuania, who risked his career by issuing visas to Jewish refugees in 1940, has been acknowledged. He later resigned under Foreign Ministry pressure and lived years in self imposed exile.
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Sugihara Credited With Saving Thousands Of Lives
Sugihara issued more than 2000 visas and saved over 6000 lives. Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center praises his courage. A government advisory panel urged UNESCO to add Sugihara papers to the Memory of the World Register. Tokyo hosts an exhibition on Sugihara and Anne Frank this week.
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Glass walkway cracks 3500 feet above canyon in Henan China
A newly opened glass bottom walkway at Yuntai Mountain Scenic Park in Henan Province cracked after a sharp object fell on it. The 1300 foot structure suspended 3500 feet high was closed for repairs per Yuntai Mountain Tourism Administration.
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Glass pane crack stirs debate over safety at popular site
A glass-bottom structure reports only the top pane shattered while officials say safety is unaffected. Tourists and social media disagree as similar incidents occur elsewhere such as Willis Tower. Mary Bowerman reports the coast guard ends search for El Faro survivors at 7 p.m. as NTSB investigators arrive to study the 790-foot cargo ship with 33 aboard.
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