Police believe father killed wife and kids in Oregon home blaze
In Medford Oregon a 51 year old man stabbed his wife and their four children ages 2 5 6 and 7 then set the house on fire The mother was found nearby and unharmed after a missing person report The five victims died from stab wounds and smoke inhalation Neighbors watched firefighters perform CPR as the family was pulled from the home The father remained in hospital under guard as investigators pursue the suspected double triple homicide
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Grandstand lineup adds Skynyrd Nelson plus others
The fair's grandstand features Skynyrd and Willie Nelson among acts including Josh Turner at 7 30 p m on Aug 27 and 28 Gospel show led by Matthew West and Jon Henninger Band while Marty Stuart Connie Smith perform Sept 1. Nelson closes Sept 2 and Finger Eleven performs Sept 3. Harness racing starts Aug 26 and USAC racing ends Sept 4. Grandstand and mile track dark Aug 29 30 and Labor Day. Tickets go on sale July 28 at the main grandstand office 9 6 weekdays and 9 1 Saturday.
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See A Show Tickets On Sale for Grandstand Events
Tickets for all grandstand shows go on sale July 28 at the main grandstand office. The office is open daily Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Fridays hours extend until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Petraeus hands over Afghan command to Allen
Gen. David Petraeus transfers leadership of the Afghan war to Gen. John Allen amid ongoing plans for a multiyear withdrawal. Allen vows to maintain momentum as 130,000 US and NATO troops prepare phased drawdown while insurgents intensify attacks and Afghan forces assume more control.
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FEMA flood aid deadline set for August eighth
FEMA ran disaster recovery centers in Junction Marion Cairo and Metropolis for over a month offering in person help on disaster aid and home safety. The centers have closed but the August eighth deadline remains for individual assistance with applications possible by phone or online.
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Thesouthern
Brentstewarts
Second officer quits amid Murdoch scandal
Scotland Yard's assistant commissioner resigned amid ongoing investigations into police wrongdoing in the Murdoch phone hacking crisis. Prime Minister Cameron convened Parliament and cut short his Africa trip as lawmakers prepared to question Murdoch, his son James, and Rebekah Brooks. A former News of the World reporter who helped expose the scandal was found dead, though not believed to be suspicious.
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Scotland Yard
Rupert Murdoch
David Cameron
Africa
Murdoch
James
Rebekah Brooks
U.K
News of the World
Illinois establishes over 120 cooling centers regionwide
The Illinois Department of Human Services lists more than 120 daytime cooling centers operating 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at regional offices in Murphysboro Marion and Du Quoin. City of Carbondale runs a nearby center in Room 112 Carbondale Civic Center 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays 618-549-5308 for details. Visit keepcool illinois gov for more locations.
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Marion
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Thesouthern
N. Maple St
Heat Safety Tips for Staying Cool This Summer
Stay in air conditioned spaces such as homes libraries malls and cooling centers. Drink water and juices while avoiding alcohol coffee and colas. Keep shades drawn but windows slightly open and avoid sun. Take cool showers wear light cotton clothing and avoid heavy meals. Do not cook with the oven or exert yourself and never leave a child or pet in a hot car. Call 911 for medical emergencies and check on neighbors. Source keptcool illinois gov.
VA Hospitals See Drop in Wrong Surgeries but Zero in Safety?
A Archives of Surgery study online Monday reports 101 medical errors and 136 close calls over 42 months among VA hospitals out of more than 500000 procedures. It notes a trend toward less severe errors yet records 30 wrong patient procedures and 48 wrong body part or side cases, mainly in radiology and implant surgeries. Neily notes questions remain about persistent errors despite safety efforts.
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