Rescue operations were under way at a mine in eastern China’s Henan province, where at least 35 people had died and 44 were missing after an explosion early Tuesday, state-run media reported.
Dozens killed in mine explosion in China
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Motorized parachute crashes into Utah crowd; 6 hurt
A motorized parachute crashed into a crowd at a Labor Day festival in Hooper, Utah, injuring at least six people including children, authorities said.
Suspected U.S. drone kills 4 in Pakistan
A suspected U.S. drone strike in northwestern Pakistan has killed at least four people, a Pakistani intelligence source said.
Strong quake strikes off Java island
A strong earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Java island late Monday, less than a week after a major temblor shook the island, killing at least 65 people.
Tila Tequila denies being drunk during Merriman incident
The reality television show personality who accused football player Shawne Merriman of choking her over the weekend has denied that she was drunk during the incident, her Twitter page said Monday. “I am allergic to alcohol,” said the posting for Tila Nguyen, 27, who goes by Tila Tequila.
Indonesia navy plane crash-lands; 4 dead
An Indonesian navy plane crash-landed Monday in eastern Borneo, killing four crew members and injuring five others, a navy spokesman said. “I am allergic to alcohol,” said the posting for Tila Nguyen, 27, who goes by Tila Tequila
‘Final Destination’ wins Labor Day box office race
It happens every year: Memorial Day kicks off the summer with a box office bang, and Labor Day ends it with a whimper. While overall numbers were up compared to this frame in 2008, audiences didn’t show much enthusiasm for anything at the multiplex this weekend
Miyuki Hatoyama: First Lady in Outer Space?
With hair that sometimes reveals a shock of white, sometimes goes all black, Miyuki Hatoyama, 66, is striking enough in person. That she is visible at all is a surprise
Text of Obama speech to be released before school broadcast
The White House is set to release on Monday the text of a controversial back-to-school speech to students from President Obama that has angered some conservative parents and pundits. The text of the 18-minute speech will be posted on the White House Web site so people can read it before its scheduled Internet broadcast to schoolchildren Tuesday
Father wants son’s beating treated as a hate crime
Brian Milligan Sr. believes his son’s race triggered a brutal attack on the streets of Buffalo, New York