Truck plunge blamed on mechanical failure near Susan Smith case
A sober Tim Phillips had a blood alcohol level of 0.017 with no drugs detected after his truck rolled into John D. Long Lake during a visit to the Susan Smith memorial. Sheriff Wells said no heart attack or seizure was found, and the incident is leaning toward vehicular problems.
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Plane evacuations after engine fire at LaGuardia
At LaGuardia Airport a Continental Airlines jet carrying 94 people had an engine fire while taxiing for takeoff. Three passengers were slightly injured during rapid evacuation via floor slides as flames were seen from the engine. investigators report a hot start in one engine. Port Authority and airline spokespeople described the incident.
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Indian vet wins bias suit against U S department
Brij Bhargava, 56, an Indian-born veterinarian with the Agriculture Department, was awarded 1 million by a federal jury after a six day trial. He claimed repeated denials of promotion since 1983 while employed in the Food Safety and Inspection Service since 1975. He was trained at Mathura University and is from Fort Washington Maryland.
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Wildfire consumes acres in Custer National Forest Montana
A fast moving blaze in south central Montana’s Custer National Forest raced from 650 to 8000 acres in two days and endangered nearby homes. Two firefighters were injured and residents were warned to be ready to evacuate as reinforcements were sought.
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Gulf War probe called inadequate by veterans panel
Washington defense officials faced scrutiny as the Presidential Advisory Committee on Veterans Wellness urged an independent review of Gulf War chemical weapon incidents. The panel faulted the Pentagon for superficial investigations and public relations missteps such as removing documents from its Gulf War Internet site, while veterans report a spectrum of health problems. The 12 member group plans two more meetings this fall before issuing its final report.
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Gender gap hurts Dole as Clinton widens lead in polls
National surveys show only 23 percent believe Dole would cut taxes 15 percent, while a CNN-USA Today-Gallup poll gives Clinton a 53 to 36 lead. Women favor Clinton 61 to 29, and California supports Clinton-Gore 55 to 33 in Field Poll.
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