School girl dead, four students hurt as bus runs over themLUCKNOW - Two people, including a girl student, were killed and four students seriously injured when a bus of a private school ran over them in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district Thursday, police said. NTSB report: Medical helicopter fell 600 feet in 8 seconds before Arizona crash that killed 3
New info in Ariz. crash of medical helicopter Congressman says Enbridge waited to report oil pipeline break in southern Michigan
Congressman says Enbridge violated oil spill rules Plane evacuated in Chicago airportNEW YORK - Passengers on a plane at Chicago’s O’Hare international airport were evacuated after fire broke out in the plane’s landing gear. Prosecutors, defense present closing arguments in Arkansas doctor’s bombing trial
Closing arguments made in Ark. bombing trial Couple escapes unhurt as car falls into 150-metre cliffMELBOURNE - A German couple had a miraculous escape with only minor injuries after their car swerved off the road and plummeted 150 metres down a cliff in Australia’s Victoria state. BP plans to begin forcing cement down blown-out Gulf of Mexico well on Thursday
BP to begin forcing cement down well in next day Defense attorney defends handling of fatal Toyota crash case as former client seeks new trial
Minn. lawyer defends handling of Toyota crash case Federal spill official says BP can move forward with forcing cement down into Gulf oil well
Bolivian served little time for prior drunken driving before fatal car crash that killed nun
ICE officers released man charged in nun’s death Magnitude 7 earthquake shakes Papua New Guinea; no tsunami or reports of injury, damage
Magnitude 7 quake shakes Papua New Guinea CANBERRA, Australia — A magnitude 7 earthquake shook Papua New Guinea on Thursday, U.S. Geological Survey said. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage and no risk of a significant tsunami in the South Pacific’s most populous island nation. Strong winds collapse barns at Ohio’s largest egg farm, killing 2 workers, injuring 3 others
2 die in barn collapses at Ohio’s biggest egg farm United Airlines flight from London evacuated in Chicago after problem with landing gear
United flight evacuated after landing gear problem From row crops to roadways, heat wave takes toll; In Ark., 105 degrees too hot to skin hogs
From row crops to roadways, heat wave takes toll Texas environmental regulators accuse BP of poor operation and maintenance at refinery
Texas accuses BP of poorly operating its refinery Briton jailed for hitting pet dogLONDON - A dog owner in Britain has been jailed for publicly attacking his pet, termed by a court as an appalling public display of violence, horrific and most shameful behaviour. Propane leaking from heating unit blamed for Mass. condo blast that killed 1 worker, hurt 7
Propane leak blamed for fatal blast at Mass. condo Feds say oil mostly gone from Gulf spill, but some scientists say that’s mostly guesswork more images Conservative group sues to stop mosque near ground zero after NYC panel clears way for it more images Officials: 2 workers dead after 3 barns collapse at Ohio’s largest egg farm
2 dead in barn collapses at biggest Ohio egg farm Haiti ruling party to run ex-premier whose backing could outstrip Wyclef Jean’s star power
Ex-premier could outstrip Wyclef in Haiti election China flood toll reaches 1,072BEIJING - The toll in floods triggered by torrential rains in China this year has reached 1,072, while 619 people are still missing. After 3 months of misery, crush of mud finally plugs BP’s Gulf of Mexico gusher
New Orleans group launches effort to have Katrina levee breach sites put on historic register
Historic markers sought for Katrina levee breaches UN envoy to discuss relief for Pakistan’s flood victimsNEW YORK - A UN envoy will assess flood conditions in Pakistan and seek international assistance for the beleaguered victims of the natural disaster, a UN spokesman said Wednesday. Federal drilling chief refuses to pin down date for early end of deep-water ban
Drilling chief won’t pin down date for ending ban Officials: At least 1 worker dead after 3 barns collapse at Ohio egg farm
At least 1 dead in Ohio egg farm barn collapses BP vice president: Crews to decide soon on next step in plugging blown well
Crews plugging BP well still face tough choices Winds blow over brick wall being built at school in Ohio, killing construction worker
Winds blow over Ohio school wall, killing worker Obama administration steps up aid to flood-ravaged Pakistan; hoping to improve relations
Moscow’s awful summer: Can’t turn on air-conditioner? Then turn off your mind
Heat, smoke and worry cloak Moscow MOSCOW — As Moscow’s record heatwave began, I threw open all the screenless windows in my apartment, hoping for some breeze — but mostly what I got was visits from bugs and, briefly, an inquisitive crow. NOAA chief says impact of Gulf oil spill on wildlife to linger for decades
NOAA: Impact of spill to linger for decades Official: No evidence of oil from massive Gulf spill on sea floor
Official: No evidence of oil on Gulf sea floor Two cops suspended for Noida abductionNOIDA - Two policemen were suspended Wednesday for laxity when a man was kidnapped outside the Great India Place Mall in Noida. Man murdered in east DelhiNEW DELHI - A 42-year-old employee of a private firm was found murdered in his east Delhi house Wednesday, police said, suspecting his absconding brother-in-law’s involvement. Delhi Police arrest Haryana cop for graftJHAJJAR - The Delhi Police Wednesday arrested an inspector of Haryana’s traffic police for taking a bribe of Rs.14,000, an officer said. NOAA official says oil spill no longer a threat to Florida Keys or East Coast
NOAA: No more threat to Fla. Keys or East Coast White House: BP had to be pushed on oil cleanup, no one owes BP executive Hayward an apology
White House: BP had to be pushed on oil cleanup Obama officials defend accuracy of report saying most of the spilled oil in Gulf is gone
Obama administration officials voice ‘high confidence’ Gulf spill will soon be over
Iraq sets free Saddam Hussien’s loyalistBAGHDAD - A former Saddam Hussien loyalist was set free after being cleared of draining the marshlands in the country’s south, while other co-defendants were sentenced ranging from seven years in prison to death penalty, an official said Wednesday. Hiranandani Group denies 1.68 bn scamMUMBAI - The Hiranandani Group, the city’s leading realty developers, Wednesday hit back at the provident fund (PF) department and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for implicating it in what it claimed were “manipulated allegations”. Taliban suicide bomber kills head of US-backed paramilitary police force in Pakistan
Pakistan: Taliban kills paramilitary police chief Federal report raises total leaked from blown-out BP well to nearly 207M gallons
Report: BP well leaked nearly 207 million gallons Sohrabuddin’s brother wants to appear in Shah bail pleaAHMEDABAD - Rubabuddin Sheikh, brother of Soharabuddin Sheikh killed in a staged shooutout in 2005, has sought permission from a court to participate in the proceedings on the bail plea filed by former Gujarat minister Amit Shah. Pilot dies when single-engine plane crashes near north Phoenix airport; no other injuries
1 dead in small plane crash by N. Phoenix airport With oil dissipating, lawmakers focus on questions about chemical used in Gulf spill cleanup
Lawmakers focus on chemical used in Gulf cleanup FAA says airplane in deadly north Phoenix crash registered to local firm
FAA: Plane in deadly crash registered to AZ firm Rs.50 lakh recovered from killer of legislator’s wifeLUCKNOW/NEW DELHI - A 30-year-old man was arrested in Delhi Wednesday for murdering the wife of an Uttar Pradesh legislator last week in Muzaffarnagar town and decamping with valuables. Delhi Police have recovered Rs.50 lakh from him. Obama heartened by indications oil spill is contained, saying crisis is ‘coming to an end’
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