MGM Grand Fire Death Toll Seen At 84 In Las Vegas
Fire officials say 84 dead in the MGM Grand Hotel blaze as investigators uncover serious fire code violations inside the resort. A Los Angeles lawsuit by 18 Mexican guests seeks 175 million in damages.
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Algerian Envoys Leave for Washington Over Iran Hostage Talks
A three man Algerian delegation led by Ambassador Reda Malek and Ambassador Abdelkrim Gheraib plus Mosstefan Seghir departed Algiers for Washington amid secrecy. They carry Iran's hostage release conditions and seek a U.S. response. Iran demands include return of the late shah’s fortune, unfrozen funds, and non interference assurances. The United States says it has accepted the principles but notes legal and financial hurdles.
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Ridgeville couple survives Vegas hotel fire escape
A Ridgeville couple recounts their Las Vegas hotel fire escape as flames and smoke filled the building. They describe panic among guests, moments of calm, and the frantic search for luggage and safety during their Vegas vacation. The husband criticized delayed warning while noting the ordeal disrupted their plans and left them dealing with lost belongings and air force family news.
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Grasso Diagnosed With Liver Cancer in Connecticut
Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso has been found to have liver cancer after routine tests at Hartford Hospital. She last April underwent ovarian cancer surgery and hysterectomy. She has been hospitalized since November 15 for phlebitis and will begin chemotherapy with inpatient and outpatient plans as doctors advise.
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Italy quake toll climbs to 1750 as villages vanish
The Italy earthquake now leaves 1,750 dead and near 200 injured at a Naples area rail station. Rescue teams reach isolated towns by road, rail, or helicopter. officials warn of epidemics and ongoing aftershocks. Villages east and south of Naples report widespread destruction with dozens missing and coffins requested.
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Survey on right to die finds 90 percent favor life preservation
UPI reports a survey of 2,251 people aged 12 to 96 across California, Maryland, and Michigan showing most favor life extending medical treatment for a child but less than 30 percent would sustain the elderly and ill indefinitely on machines. Seven percent would encourage the elderly to end their lives and 9 percent would give them a week to leave town.
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