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2 Trains collide in Belgium, 30 hurt
A commuter train has collided with a freight train in southeast Belgium, injuring 30 passengers. The accident occurred Thursday during the morning commute on a rail-line near the city of Liege. Officials say six of the injured were taken to the hospital.... -
Mr. Lovell, just check paper you signed about health benefits
Sentinel ColumnistLast week, former Leesburg Mayor Bob Lovell was threatening to sue the city if he doesn't keep getting free insurance for life. Lovell started getting that benefit about a year ago when former City Manager Ron Stock decided to give it to him. The city...Tags: Employees, Leesburg, Public Officials, Wages and Pensions, Government
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Add locusts to China's list of calamities
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterFirst there was the freak snowstorm in February. Then the Tibetan riots in March. Then in rapid succession the controversial torch relay, Sichuan earthquake, widespread flooding and an algae bloom that's tarnishing the Olympic sailing venue. Just when...Tags: Floods, Disasters, Earthquakes, Diseases, Olympic Games
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DC native finds calling in Fourth of July history
Associated Press WriterHistorian James Heintze can tick off colorful accounts of how the nation has celebrated the Fourth of July over the years: In the 19th century, canons fired, church bells sounded and fireworks exploded. Indianapolis residents watched in 1911 as two...Tags: Music, New York, Television, Public Holidays, History
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D.C. native finds calling in Fourth of July history
The Associated PressHistorian James Heintze can tick off colorful accounts of how the nation has celebrated the Fourth of July over the years: In the 19th century, canons fired, church bells sounded and fireworks exploded. Indianapolis residents watched in 1911 as two...Tags: Music, New York, Television, Public Holidays, History
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To list of China's woes, add locusts
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterFirst there was the freak snowstorm in February. Then the Tibetan riots in March. Then in rapid succession the controversial torch relay, Sichuan earthquake, widespread flooding and an algae bloom that's tarnishing the Olympic sailing venue. Just when...Tags: Disasters, Earthquakes, Diseases, Olympic Games, Riots
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Crew Error Causes SoCal Train Derailment
IRWINDALE -- A railroad crew error caused the derailment of four industrial train cars in Irwindale today, and a compound used as a moisturizer leaked from one of the cars, authorities said.
No one was hurt and there appeared to be little risk of...Tags: Irwindale, Los Angeles, Fires, Azusa
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A historian in love with all things Fourth
Associated PressHistorian James Heintze can tick off colorful accounts of how the nation has celebrated the Fourth of July over the years: In the 19th century, cannons fired, church bells sounded and fireworks exploded. Indianapolis residents watched in 1911 as two...Tags: Music, New York, Television, Public Holidays, History
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A disaster beyond Smith's star powers
The following is a recap of Tribune critic Michael Phillips' review of "Hancock," which ran in Tuesday's Tempo section. For the full review, visit chicagotribune.com/movies. It depresses me to think of all the preteens who'll be sitting through this...Tags: Movies, Charlize Theron, Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Los Angeles
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Freight train derails in Irwindale
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterFour cars of a freight train derailed in Irwindale this morning, causing no injuries, but leaking a substance later identified as a nontoxic liquid, authorities said. The derailment occurred at Azusa Canyon Road and Arrow Highway about 3:30 a.m., said...Tags: Irwindale, Union Pacific Railroad, Los Angeles, Union Pacific Corporation, Police
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