Aaliyah dies in Bahamian plane crash killing eight others
Investigators scoured the marshy Abaco Island crash site after a Cessna bound from Bahamas to Florida went down in clear conditions. The victims included singer Aaliyah age 22 and eight others. officials cited an apparent engine failure. Aaliyah's death drew mourners and tributes from peers including Quincy Jones. U.S. NTSB and FAA teams planned to join the probe.
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Bush raises concern over slowing economy at steel mill picnic
President Bush and Laura Bush joined a USX Corp. 100th anniversary picnic in West Mifflin to highlight domestic steel as a national security issue. He cited paltry 1 percent growth and pledged debt relief and a level playing field trade policy while praising the Steelworkers union and noting foreign steel imports’ impact on American jobs. The visit included a Little League Hall of Excellence induction and an opening pitch at the World Series game. He did not specify new actions on imports, but framed steel as vital to national security.
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Abortion foe Waagner linked to North Dakota bank heist
Clayton Waagner, 44, an Illinois fugitive on the U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted list, is suspected in an Aug. 14 bank robbery in Beach North Dakota where $6000 to $7000 was taken with an explosive device left behind. No injuries reported. Waagner is described as armed, dangerous, and traveling alone. He previously escaped a DeWitt County Jail in Clinton Illinois, has a history tied to antiabortion violence, and was identified by a bank employee. Authorities note his North Dakota birth and survivalist skills, with last known sightings in Montana and Pennsylvania links.
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East St. Louis approves amended 2001 budget
East St. Louis moved to balance its 2001 budget after three months of discussion by approving cuts of six police positions and four other city roles, saving about 420000. The panel warns of tougher 2002 belt tightening amid a 10 percent revenue drop from Casino Queen gaming and reduced state aid.
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