Deadly attacks, crashes for US troops in AfghanistanOctober 4th, 2009 Deadliest days for US troops in AfghanistanSome of the deadliest days for U.S. troops in Afghanistan:
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2 unrelated Cameroon train crashes kill at least 11 and injure hundreds in capitalAugust 30th, 2009 Cameroon train crashes kill 11, injure hundredsYAOUNDE, Cameroon — Cameroon's state-run television says two train crashes within 24 hours have killed at least 11 people. Minister of Communication Issa Tchiroma Bakary told the broadcaster Sunday that nearly 400 people were injured in the crashes in the capital Yaounde.
Small plane struck by car on California freeway after making emergency landing near airportAugust 23rd, 2009 Plane struck by car after Calif. freeway landingSANTA BARBARA, Calif.
Small plane struck by 3 cars on California freeway after making emergency landing near airportAugust 23rd, 2009 Plane hit by 3 cars after Calif. freeway landingSANTA BARBARA, Calif.
Man causes traffic jam when drivers stop to scoop cash tossed onto Los Angeles-area freewayAugust 17th, 2009 Man tosses cash onto Los Angeles-area freewayGLENDORA, Calif. — California authorities say a man caused a traffic jam when he threw money onto a Los Angeles-area freeway and people dashed into the lanes to grab the cash.
TV says Taiwan helicopter with 6 aboard crashes during typhoon rescue missionAugust 11th, 2009 TV says Taiwan helicopter crashes during rescueTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese TV stations say a helicopter carrying five crew members and a nurse has crashed into a mountain while on a mission to rescue villagers whose homes were destroyed by a powerful typhoon. The reports say the helicopter was spotted lying in a valley after crashing Tuesday.
Police: Several people killed as SUV crashes, burns on California freeway in Mission ViejoAugust 4th, 2009 Police: Several killed in fiery California crashMISSION VIEJO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol says it appears five people have died after their sport utility vehicle crashed and caught fire on an Orange County freeway in Mission Viejo.
Pit bull puppy saved from stabbing in California now for sale on CraigslistJuly 30th, 2009 CA puppy saved from stabbing now for sale onlineMISSION VIEJO, Calif. — A pit bull puppy that was saved by a Mission Viejo rescue group after being stabbed seven times by its owner is now for sale on Craigslist for $300.
Southern Calif. man called a hero for rescuing 3-year-old girl from burning SUV on freewayJuly 24th, 2009 Calif. man pulls girl from burning SUV on freewayLOS ANGELES — The California Highway Patrol is calling a Southern California man a hero for rescuing a 3-year-old girl from a burning vehicle on a Los Angeles-area freeway. John McDonald of West Covina was driving on Interstate 10 in El Monte Wednesday when he saw an overturned sports utility vehicle engulfed in flames.
2 killed as State Department security helicopter crashes outside BaghdadJuly 17th, 2009 State Dept. security chopper crashes in IraqWASHINGTON — The State Department says a helicopter used to protect U.S. diplomats in Baghdad has crashed outside the Iraqi capital and a U.S.
Retired police officer puts suspect in sleeper hold to stop bank heist at Calif. grocery storeJune 23rd, 2009 Woman puts man in sleeper hold, stops bank heistMISSION VIEJO, Calif. — Cyndi Orel worked as a police officer for 25 years and never caught a bank robber.
28 injured as tour bus crashes into freeway divider in Southern CaliforniaMay 3rd, 2009 Tour bus crash on SoCal freeway injures 28PERRIS, Calif. — A tour bus crashed into a freeway divider in Southern California on Saturday, injuring all 28 people aboard, including eight who suffered critical injuries, authorities said.
28 injured as tour bus crashes into freeway divider in Southern CaliforniaMay 3rd, 2009 Tour bus crash on So. Calif. freeway injures 28PERRIS, Calif.
27 treated for smoke inhalation after commuter bus catches fire on Calif. freewayApril 23rd, 2009 27 treated after commuter bus burns on LA freewayLOS ANGELES — A commuter bus caught fire Thursday on a Los Angeles-area freeway, and 27 people were treated for smoke inhalation, a fire official said. No one was seriously injured but the bus was gutted.
30 treated for smoke inhalation after commuter bus catches fire on SoCal freewayApril 23rd, 2009 30 treated after commuter bus burns on LA freewayLOS ANGELES — Authorities say 30 people are being treated for smoke inhalation after a commuter bus caught fire on a Southern California highway. California Highway Patrol Officer David Porter says the fire was reported at 6:45 a.m.
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