Iraq says Iranian offensive foiled in Basra area clash
Traq claimed to beat back an Iranian attempt to reach Basra, saying Iraqi forces killed and wounded hundreds, destroyed tanks and carriers, and forced retreating Iran to withdraw. Iran reported tank losses and refinery strikes but no independent confirmation.
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Iaqi
New York
Ahvaz
Two Teens Drown At Local Park Incident
Witnesses recall a teen jumped into the water to rescue a friend and both boys died. Wiley, a North Ridgeville High School senior, and another boy, identified as Wyman, were swimming with peers near the park. A rescue worker said no chance of saving either victim once found.
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Herman
North Ridgeville High School
Ed Birch
Barbara Hume
Wyman
Slaying of Courtlandt Gross and Family in Villanova
Former Lockheed chairman Courtlandt S. Gross his wife Alexandra and live‑in housekeeper Catherine VanderVeur were shot to death at close range in Villanova. Autopsies showed head wounds with powder burns indicating close contact. police say there are no suspects at this time.
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Theodore Garcia
Montgomery County
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Lower Merion Township
Thomas Tammamy
Roots family reunion at Haley birthplace in Tennessee
The Roots clan gathers for the first large reunion of descendants of a Mandinka warrior linked to a slave ship. Gov Lamar Alexander and Sen Jim Sasser attend alongside other politicians and surprise African visitors. Alex Haley returns from Hong Kong to join relatives at The Peabody hotel Memphis, with tours from Los Angeles Detroit Chicago Washington Kansas City and more.
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Tennessee
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Henning
Lorain County budget turmoil shows timid officials
Lorain County commissioners waver over adding 300000 to the budget as Treasurer Keys cites higher interest revenue. Dellisanti balks at requesting funds, triggering emergency meetings and a 98000 sheriff's department appropriation amid questions about overspending and deficit risks.
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Gregory White
Dellisanti
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Pijor
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Commis
Cash shortage may delay crash probe
The National Transportation Safety Board faces money problems that could delay the Pan American 727 crash hearing and a planned study of the U S air traffic control system. With a 17.1 million year budget, the agency warns of possible furloughs and a postponement into the next fiscal year if supplemental funding is not approved, impacting investigations into several recent Washington and Boston incidents. The Pan Am crash near New Orleans July 9 killed 154, with wind shear among factors under review.
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