Engineers Link Water Flow to Thruway Bridge Collapse
Albany reports from Friday indicate high water eroded Pier 3 on the Schoharie Creek crossing, triggering the four-lane Thruway bridge collapse that killed 10. Engineers Wiss Janney Elstner and Maeser Rutledge said erosion and pier movement caused the failure, with a final report due next month.
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Newspaper sues NASA to release autopsy data
The Orlando Sentinel filed a federal suit to obtain autopsy reports on the seven Challenger astronauts under the Freedom of Information Act. The paper argues disclosure could inform on survival time and the feasibility of an escape system, while NASA cites privacy exemptions.
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Dual Gary Heidnik personalities tied to basement killings
Philadelphia defense says killer had two distinct personas. One childlike brain at 17 months shaped by family trauma, the other a 43 year old rational, religious man. He plans an insanity defense, arguing actions were not his true self and that he aimed to create a race of people in his basement.
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On the Air from Moscow Live Radio Linkup
A live radio discussion between Americans and Soviet journalist aired on WBEZ-FM with a Kiev link earlier. Sondra Gair hosted with Howard Tyner and James Cracraft while Sergei Ivancev of Novosti answered 30 minutes of questions. This marked the first time the Soviet government approved a live radio series.
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Pit-bull owners face heat over attacks in Bay Area
San Francisco residents dealing with fear and harassment as fatal maulings spark calls to euthanize pets. Animal groups note hysteria and advise owners to walk dogs at night while several pits are surrendered for death.
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Herald Journal invites corrections to coverage
Herald Journal invites readers to report factual inaccuracies in coverage. Readers may call 470-0014 to notify staff of errors and seek a correction or clarification.
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Weekend Storm Outlook Across Regions
AccuWeather calls for thundershowers Sunday with possible severe storms from New Jersey to the Great Lakes and south to the Gulf Coast. Showers also expected in the Pacific Northwest. Thunderstorms forecast for the Southwest as well.
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Weather data for Biunsal today and Friday
Today's weather records note a high around 98 and a low near 41 with no precipitation Friday. The month totals 1.60 inches. Additional data includes sunrise at 8:47 p m and references to various old dated figures.
Weekend Weather Outlook From Father’s Day Forecast
The weather forecast calls for clouds and a chance of showers or thunderstorms up to 70 percent across Sunday. Temperatures peak in the 80s early next week with sunny periods Monday and scattered showers by Wednesday. In New York the heat wave ends with comfortable air moving in. southern areas stay cooler and drier. Tornadoes and severe storms hit Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, damaging a factory, uprooting trees, and causing drownings and boat capsizes on Millwood Lake.
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North testimony dispute stalls Iran Contra hearing
Congressional members failed to reach a deal on Oliver North's testimony and plan talks next week to avoid a protracted clash with the key witness. North angered lawmakers by refusing private questioning ahead of a mid July public appearance. Copyrights granted to colorized films spark revival of classic movies as color tech enhances titles like The Maltese Falcon.
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General Dynamics cleared of fraud charges in Pentagon case
The government dropped fraud charges against General Dynamics and four executives over a canceled Set. York anti aircraft program, alleging a $3.2 million overcharge. Former NASA administrator James M. Beggs was among the cleared officials who resigned after the 1985 indictment.
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Bomb blast in Barcelona kills 15, many wounded
Spain vows to resist terrorism after a car bomb in Barcelona blamed on Basque separatists killed 15 and wounded 35 at a department store. A caller claimed ETA responsibility per EFE. In Nicaragua, Contra rebels shot down a Sandinista helicopter near Santo Domingo Norte, three crew killed.
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