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Airman dies from portaloo blast injuries
"Those who visited Mick since the accident were all affected by the courage and determination that he showed during his treatment and are extremely saddened by his passing. "Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Dunn.
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:44A
Helicopter crash at California base kills 2 Marines
Several accidents have happened in recent months involving Marine Corps training in Southern California, including a fatal accident in July. In August, two Marines were ejected from their F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet as it plunged toward the Pacific Ocean
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:43A
Police: Trucker to blame for Amtrak crash
“It appears with the investigation complete that the cause of this crash is driver inattention/distraction by the possible use of a mobile communication device by Mr. Barnum,” North Berwick Police Lt. James Moulton said in a statement Monday.
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:43A
Potential jurors questioned in Framingham man's murder trial
Treefon Manoloules, left, is introduced to the jury pool by his lawyer, Louis Aloise, right, yesterday in Barnstable Superior Court. By Kendall Hatch/Daily News staff Lawyers at the trial of a Southborough man accused of taking part in the murder of
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:43A
Wheaton downtown group will get public hearing on tax district
Detractors have said that the additional tax impedes businesses from locating downtown while its supporters say the events held by the Downtown Wheaton Association draw pedestrian traffic downtown. However, group officials had to answer for about
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:43A
Widow sues for info in Falcon Lake death
BROWNSVILLE ” The widow of a Colorado tourist presumably killed by Zeta drug cartel operatives on a US-Mexico border lake said Monday she hoped a trio of lawsuits would force answers after a year of unheard pleas for justice. It's
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:43A
Public protector erred, says justice department
THE Department of Justice believes that Public Protector Thuli Madonsela erred when she ordered it to compensate a rape victim - saying only a court of law can compel it to pay a rape victim. Sowetan reported yesterday that the victim of the marathon
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:43A
Defunct NASA satellite UARS to crash to Earth this week
A defunct NASA science satellite is expected to fall back to Earth, this Friday showering debris somewhere on the planet. Scientists, however cannot predict exactly where, officials said. The 6.5-ton Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, or UARS,
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:43A
Two killed in Wilkes Bridge accident
The accident happened on Cowan Lorraine Road on the Wilkes Bridge. According to police, a 1991 Chevy pick up truck was traveling north on the bridge when the driver lost control and crossed over the median. An oncoming SUV struck the pick up truck
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:43A
One Dead in Truck vs. Building Accident
(ABC 6 NEWS) -- Authorities are on the scene of an accident involving a truck that slammed into a building. The driver of that truck was killed, according to Rochester Fire Department. It happened around 3:45 pm in Rochester. Witnesses tell ABC 6 News
Updated: 09/20/2011 12:42A