Fire devastates York Minster cathedral in lightning blaze
A three hour fire at York Minster damaged a 760 year old south transept, likely sparked by lightning. Witnesses described flames towering from the roof as charred beams and rubble covered the area, with police noting the risk to nearby visitors.
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Inside The News Words of Wisdom Fame
A brief column quotes Socrates on fame as the perfume of heroic deeds, presenting a classic reflection on virtue and recognition within the modern press context.
Sisters Reunite After Long Separation
Family writer Joy Pittman Gurley tells how two sisters are joyfully reunited after decades apart. The poignant feature centers on their emotional reconnection and the lasting bond between family members.
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Weather summary for Frederick and nearby counties
After a pleasant July weekend temperatures rise to comfortable levels midweek. Westward areas stay sunny with highs near 85 and a few spots in the 90s. Maryland Mountains see sun through Tuesday with warm daytime temps and mild nights. Winds shift from southwest to around 10 mph, drying conditions persist for three days. Yesterday’s highs included Frederick 79 Cumberland 76 Hagerstown 76 Oakland 72 Westminster 78.
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Probable cause of Amtrak wreck linked to flood wall
Safety officials say an 18 foot floodwater wall likely washed out a culvert under the track causing a derailment that killed and injured many on the Amtrak Montrealer near Williston Vermont. The train carried 678 passengers when it toppled into a ravine after the overnight flood surged to near the track.
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Deck work continues after rail disaster probes raise questions
A river of garbled text describes ongoing deck work and a rail crash involving a southbound Montrealer. It mentions high hydraulic pressure, a flood, and assertions by railroad officials that tracks were inspected the day before the crash and a culvert under the tracks checked last month. Passengers faced danger, and federal investigators credited crews for their response amid the wreck site recovery efforts.
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Monocacy National Battlefield Might Boost Local Economy
National Park Service officials study a Monocacy National Battlefield park three miles south of Frederick aiming to acquire 1670 acres. The plan envisions up to 350000 visitors yearly and potential economic benefits, with land acquisition funds and private landowner negotiations ongoing toward a 1985 conclusion.
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Knife linked to Washington murder found along I-70
Police say a knife discovered Saturday afternoon along I-70 in Howard County may be the weapon used in the stabbing death of Charles Walton, 41, of Washington DC. Walton was dumped along the highway Friday. Suspects Rocky Davies and Thomas Witting face first degree murder, armed robbery, and auto theft charges. they were nabbed near Frederick after witnesses saw a vehicle's body dump.
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Beirut airport reopens amid citywide blockades and clashes
In Beirut the international airport reopened after five months closed by fighting. Protesters blocked roads to the facility and crossings between Muslim and Christian sectors. relatives of kidnap victims demonstrated with photographs. The army moved to enforce a security plan as Middle East Airlines resumed limited service from Damascus and Jidda.
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Mondale Quiet On Running Mate Ahead Of Democratic Convention
Walter Mondale avoids public appearances week before the Democratic National Convention as speculation grows over his running mate. A Washington attorney and Mondale adviser says only Mondale knows the process, with seven interviews completed and no public schedule changes.
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