Fire tanker derailment toll rises in eastern Quebec town
Firefighters battled burning oil tanker cars as searchers pulled more bodies from a devastated eastern Quebec town. The death toll climbed to five with dozens still unaccounted for, and authorities warned more bodies might be found.
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Local brewing co op seeks Middletown brewpub
A group of area home brewed beer lovers plans a Middletown brewpub under Miami Erie Brewing Co-Op, aiming to convert the downtown venue into a craft beer hub. The effort faces local interest from residents and businesses harboring a downtown cultural angle.
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Snowden urged to take Venezuela asylum offer
A Russian parliament member who often speaks for the Kremlin urged NSA head Edward Snowden on Sunday to accept Venezuela's offer of asylum. Egypt's liberal factions sought a compromise with ultraconservatives as a liberal economist emerged as a leading candidate for prime minister. The Pentagon's missing in action accounting is criticized as dysfunctional, risking full failure per an internal study. More people hire mobile apps and websites to connect with workers at low rates as tech platforms expand.
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Five-day compliance checks find most Middletown swap shops ignore policy
Lieutenant Scott Reeve reported that four of four observed Middletown swap shops bought items from undercover police as part of a city ordinance check. Only Gold Rush at 1959 Central Ave complied by reporting three DVDs to Leads Online and holding them 72 hours.
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Asiana Flight 214 pilots slow before deadly crash
Officials say the Boeing 777 was flying well below target speed approaching San Francisco airport and crew attempted an abort shortly before impact. The stick shakers activated moments before the crash as investigators review cockpit data and voice recorders. Two 16 year old girls from China died and dozens were injured.
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Growth Seen Up But Economy Not Yet Strong
Before 2013 began experts predicted weak first-half growth amid sequestration and the fiscal cliff. Analysts say job gains and output would improve only modestly as the U.S. economy continues a stop and go recovery since 2009, with many forecasters expecting little change through midyear.
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Ohio State donors fueling huge fundraising push
Ohio State University draws a mix of alumni and companies funding a $5 billion campaign. Mega donor Leslie Wexner, founder of The Limited, and the Limited Brands Foundation have pledged $100 million, on top of $130 million previously contributed or promised.
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