Explosions Rock Hammond Power Plant Injure 17
Explosions at the Southern Energy plant in Hammond Indiana sparked a fire that burned for six hours and left up to 17 injured, four critically. About 100 workers were present when the blast occurred just before 8 a.m., as lights flickered in Chicago and a backup power system kicked in.
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Russian boy receives small bowel transplant in Pittsburgh
Four years after a brutal 1994 attack in St Petersburg left Konstantin Kouzmine with most of his intestines missing, the 12 year old underwent an 11 hour transplant. He remains conscious and progressing well, aided by intravenous feeding before the operation and supported by donations for travel.
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Delta halts live animals as baggage due to heat
Delta Air Lines stopped checking live animals as baggage amid oppressive heat across the country. The policy lasts through Sept. 15 and allows passengers to cancel reservations without penalty. Delta says high temperatures cause heat stress risks and possible illness or death for pets during travel.
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Engine failure forces emergency landing in Miami
A United Airlines Boeing 767 with 197 passengers bound for Buenos Aires returned to Miami International Airport after an engine failed shortly after takeoff. The craft dumped fuel over the ocean, landed about an hour later with no injuries reported. Passengers described a frightening scene and officials said the cause was not yet known.
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