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I-5 bridge collapses in northwest Washington dropping vehicles into river
In this photo provided by Francisco Rodriguez, a man is seen sitting atop a car that fell into the Skagit River after the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge there minutes earlier Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash. (AP Photo/Francisco Rodriguez) MOUNT VERNON, Wash. - A truck hauling an oversized load struck an overhead bridge girder on the major interstate between Seattle and ...
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Haren looking to get back on track vs. Phils
The Phillies have had a lot of success in games started by Jonathan Pettibone, and if they want any hope at hitting .500 by Memorial Day, they will need that trend to continue Saturday. Pettibone is a perfect 3-0 this season, and the Phillies have been victorious in five of his six starts. They entered the weekend as winners of their last two series, but dropped the series opener to the ...
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Washington bridge collapse spotlights Californias aging bridges
California in recent decades has spent billions retrofitting its bridges for earthquakes, but in the wake of Thursday's bridge collapse in Washington state, critics say the Golden State is still lagging behind most other states in the quality of its bridges.Thousands of bridges in California are classified as "structurally deficient" by federal transportation authorities, meaning ...
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UPI Sports Calendar for Saturday May 25
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Parody Dating Website Not Getting Any Love From Metro
WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- While Metro is working on the tracks this weekend, their lawyers may be working on putting one light-hearted critic on blast. It's WMATA's latest dustup with it's disparagers. First, Metro blocked prolific Twitter critic and, to many riders, valued communicator @FixWMATA, now, we're hearing that they're not finding a joke site funny. To be clear, ...
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MLB Washington 5 Philadelphia 2
Kurt Suzuki 's RBI single put Washington in front during a four-run fifth inning Friday and the Nationals went on to down Philadelphia 5-2. Jordan Zimmermann bounced back from a hard-luck loss last Saturday that ended a personal four-game winning streak to dominate the Phillies n a seven-inning effort. Zimmermann (8-2) allowed only one earned run in the loss to San Diego six days ago. He ...
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Washington state scrambles to erect temporary bridge after collapse
U.S. officials will look into erecting a temporary span after an Interstate 5 bridge collapsed into Washington State's Skagit River when an Albertan truck driver struck a support beam with an oversized load.Three people, including a University of British Columbia student, suffered non-life-threatening ...
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Seoul Washington wary of N. Korea talks offer
The South Korean and US government remained cautious over reports that a high-ranking North Korea envoy to China expressed willingness to talk with the US and other nations, saying they need more details on the purported overture. On a trip to Beijing, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's special envoy, Vice Marshal Choe Ryong-hae, was quoted as saying his country is willing to take ...
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Broken bridges part of Washington history
The spectacular collapse in 1940 of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge (better known as Galloping Gertie) may be the most famous, and the stunning plunge of a section of Interstate 5 near Mount Vernon the most recent, but there have been a number of other notable highway-bridge troubles in the Pacific Northwest over the years. The Washington State Department of Transportation has compiled a list of ...
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White House says not involved in IRS scandal
The White House on Tuesday said it is not involved in the scandal that engulfed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), as the agency's head tried to explain the situation. White House Spokesman Jay Carney made the announcement during his regular briefing, saying "I am certainly not aware and am confident that no one here was involved in this." Carney said Obama is awaiting a report ...
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Detwiler to test sore oblique in pen session
Email WASHINGTON -- It will not be known until Saturday if Nationals left-hander Ross Detwiler will be able to start Tuesday against the Orioles. The big test will come when he has a bullpen session at Nationals Park, according to manager Davey Johnson. Detwiler is already playing catch without any problems. Detwiler already missed his scheduled start Monday against the Giants because of a ...
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Mattheus wont need surgery on right hand
Email WASHINGTON -- Reliever Ryan Mattheus will not need surgery on his broken right hand, according to manager Davey Johnson. However, Mattheus is expected to be out a couple of months. "No need for any pins," Johnson said. Mattheus broke his hand by slamming it on his locker after allowing five runs against the Padres on Sunday. Mattheus didn't reveal that something was wrong ...
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Smallest Apartment in DC has Amenities Galore
With a laundry list of amenities, potential residents almost forget how small the District's smallest apartment isthat is until they step ...
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Proposed food aid plan getting an overhaul
Obama administration's proposal is far too aggressive. It "never had much of a chance," he told Roll Call. The White House wanted as much as 45 percent of U.S. emergency food assistance to be sourced locally and to move jurisdiction for the international food assistance program from Agriculture committees to the State Department, which has prompted concern from the farming ...
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Video Trucker bumps Washington bridge before collapse
Surveillance video shows a truck hauling an oversized load hit an overhead girder in Washington last night, sending a section of the highway into the river below. Major disruptions will last for weeks, if not ...
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Washington Bridge Collapse A Wake-Up Call For Mass.
AMESBURY (CBS)- The partial bridge collapse in Washington state has transportation officials in Massachusetts taking a close look at our own list of structurally deficient ...
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Struggling Md. Condo Under New Management
However, Treetop condo owners are not quite out of the dark. They lined up outside of the condo's new management company Friday to see if Pepco could really cut their power at the end of the ...
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3 survive plunge off Washington bridge
A collapsed portion of the Interstate 5 bridge lies in the Skagit River Friday, May 24, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash. A truck carrying an oversize load struck the four-lane bridge on the major thoroughfare between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the span and two vehicles into the Skagit River below Thursday evening. All three occupants suffered only minor injuries. At an overnight news ...
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Watch Three Recover in Hospital Following Washington Bridge Collapse
Hello everyone I'm -- Hernandez and an ABC news digital special report three people and two cars hit the water after a truck hit a bridge and Washington State causing it. To collapse all ...
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Alexandrias Mayor Pleads For Patience As Shooting Outrage Grows
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WUSA) - Alexandria's mayor is pleading for patience after an Arlington County Sheriff's Deputy shot and killed 22- year-old Julian Dawkins. "It's a numb feeling. I'm just numb. Words can't explain the loss of a son," said Curtis Dawkins as tears rolled down his face. He said his strong faith in God was helping him cope with his son ...
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Scandal Star Visits DC School with First Lady
SOUTHEAST, DC (WUSA) -- What happens when you get good grades and your school does well? If you're Savoy Elementary School in Southeast you get a visit from the First Lady and Actress Kerry Washington. The school went from one of the worst performing schools to one of the most improved schools in the district. On TV they may be bitter rivals, but in real life , First Lady Michelle Obama ...
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RG3 still aiming for Washingtons season opener | A.M. Briefing
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, wearing a helmet but no jersey and sporting a large brace on his reconstructed right knee, did some handoffs and throws with other teammates recovering from injuries Thursday. It's the latest step toward his goal of playing in the season opener in September. "As soon as I woke up out of the surgery, I put the date of the first game ...
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Co-Sleeping Could Increase SIDS Risk
A new study out from the United Kingdom says infants who sleep in the same bed as their parents are five times more likely to suddenly die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, than those who sleep in a separate ...
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Bridge collapse in Washington state blamed on tractor-trailer
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. A truck hauling an oversized load of drilling equipment hit an overhead bridge girder on the major route between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the interstate into the river below as the driver watched the structure collapse in his rearview mirror. Two other vehicles plunged into the Skagit River, but all three occupants escaped with only minor injuries. "He ...
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Wife defends Canadian trucker blamed for collision that brought down Washington bridge
In this photo provided by Francisco Rodriguez, a rescue boat approaches the scene where a pickup truck and travel trailer, seen at left, and a car fell into the Skagit River after the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge, May 23, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash. (Francisco ...
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