Erie hotel fire kills at Station Hotel in early morning blaze
A fire at the Station Hotel in Erie Pennsylvania destroyed the building killing at least one person. Police and paramedics pulled several occupants from the flames while others leaped from a second floor balcony. Authorities reported 11 people were rescued or escaped from the burning hotel.
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Fire destroys hotel as collapse traps floors below
Firefighters battled a blaze at a hotel where the third floor collapsed onto the second and the first floor dropped into the basement. A man burned in the fire was in critical condition at Saint Vincent Medical Center as authorities called for construction equipment to aid rubble searches. Witnesses reported many injuries.
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FCC orders 7 percent cut in most cable rates
Federal regulators order a second round of rate cuts for basic programming and equipment with a 7 percent reduction affecting most subscribers. Changes take effect mid May with bill reductions likely shown in June and depend on local system pricing and complaints to the FCC.
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Panel votes to fire Sgt Stacey Koon in King case
A Los Angeles Police Department disciplinary panel recommends firing Sgt Stacey Koon who supervised officers during the Rodney King beating. Convicted of violating Rodney King's civil rights, he serves a 30 month prison term, with state law prohibiting felons from police work.
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EMH Forms Cardiac Surgery Program with Clinic Leaders
EMH Regional Medical Center launches its own cardiac surgery program led by Cleveland Clinic heart team. Dr Craig Saunders becomes Chairman of Cardiovascular Surgery and Dr Michael Mikhail joins as Clinic staff to direct vascular surgery at EMH.
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SSI program faces 20 years of growth and fraud worries
Washington AP reports in 20 years since SSI began, costs have risen from 12.5 to about 26.5 billion, with criticism over growth, oversight, and fraud. Investigations by GAO and inspectors general probe middlemen translating to fake mental illness and parents coaching children to qualify. Officials say many addicts on SSI lack treatment and may misuse funds.
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