Tornado hits Atlanta leaving city in shock and damage
A tornado cut a six mile path through downtown Atlanta with 130 mph winds injuring many and shattering hundreds of skyscraper windows. One death was reported in nearby Polk County Alabama as storms moved north. Dozens were hurt in the city as crews cleared debris and events were canceled amid ongoing severe weather warnings.
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Crane collapse slams East Side apartments in NYC
A crane toppled from a Manhattan skyscraper under construction, smashing into a row of four story brownstones on the East Side. At least four people, likely construction workers, were killed and more than 10 injured as rescue crews battled rubble with dogs and thermal imaging through the night.
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Bush warning against overcorrecting economy in radio address
President Bush cautioned that government action should not overcorrect the troubled economy while asserting tax rebate programs should lift growth in the second and third quarters. He warned against sweeping housing market solutions that could hurt homeowners and noted voters rank the economy as a top concern. Democrats advocate energy efficiency renewable energy and housing measures to bolster the economy.
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Smithsonian selects Georgia Tech chief as new secretary
Georgia Tech President G Wayne Clough, 66, is named the Smithsonian Institution's next secretary. He has led Georgia Tech since 1994, turning the school into a top public university, expanding research funding and raising about 1.5 billion dollars. He will assume office July 1 amid ongoing scrutiny over executive pay and spending.
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