Deadly Texas storm kills at least seven people
A violent late week storm battered northern Texas with winds over 70 mph and hail up to softball size. Seven people died, more than 100 injured, and three remain missing. Power outages disrupted Dallas Fort Worth area flight operations and a college medical center faced emergency room shutdown due to flood and equipment contamination. Two factory workers died in a roof collapse at Haggar Pains Service Center. Five others drowned while escaping flood waters. dozens were injured at the Mayfest festival in Fort Worth.
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Leaders hail VE Day in Britain amid global commemorations
Fifty years after Nazi defeat, statesmen gather in London for two days of VE Day ceremonies. Helmut Kohl attends as Vice President Gore addresses 4000 veterans at Cambridge American Cemetery. Queen Elizabeth II opens official events with a pledge for lasting peace.
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Weekend and weekday forecast with temps and sun
The forecast lists tonight and Sunday as mostly sunny with a warming trend into Wednesday. Highs range from 60s to near 70 degrees with lows around 40 to 50 and chances of showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mourners honor victims of Oklahoma City bombing
Tears and anger mix as survivors and rescuers gather at the memorial service for federal agents and others killed in the April 19 attack. Dignified tributes, bagpipes, and prayers recall loved ones amid the dust and damaged skyline, as investigators mark a nightmarish milestone with 165 recovered bodies.
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Tokyo station gas scare raises terror fears in Japan
Two flaming bags containing sodium cyanide and diluted sulfuric acid were found in a Tokyo station restroom. A bomb squad removed them after four station workers were briefly treated for throat and respiratory irritation. If mixed, the chemicals could have produced deadly hydrogen cyanide, potentially killing thousands. The incident followed a string of attacks and heightened police nationwide during Golden Week.
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Trade talks collapse between U S and Japan
U S and Japan blame each other for failing to reach a deal to expand U S made autos and parts sales in Japan. Clinton administration prepared strong action including tariffs as NEC meets. USTR Kantor said options are under consideration as officials target more than 1 million dollars in Japanese imports.
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Goldwater endorses Dole's 1996 presidential bid
Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole won new support from former Senator Barry Goldwater and former House Leader John Rhodes as honorary co chairmen of Dole's Arizona campaign. Goldwater, GOP nominee in 1964, praised Dole’s dedication to restoring America’s standing as a world leader. Rhodes, an Arizona Republican, joined the endorsement in a formal statement.
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Russia shifts to nuclear arsenal as cornerstone of defense
Sen Sam Nunn warned that Russia, with declining conventional forces, is increasingly relying on its nuclear arsenal. He noted the trend could unsettle U.S. arms control plans ahead of a Moscow summit, though he said it does not yet signal a new Cold War.
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Actor Gan Busey In Serious Condition After Overdose
The actor Gan Busey was found unconscious at his Mahbu Cahf home with a cocaine dose in his shirt pocket. Investigators reported small amounts of other illegal drugs at the residence, and he was admitted to Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center late Thursday. Hospital spokesman Ted Braun said the condition was serious but improving.
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