December, 16: 1960 NYC air disaster

December 16, 2013, marked the 53rd anniversary of the 1960 New York mid-air collision, which was considered the worst disaster in aviation history at the time. At 10:21 am, United Airlines flight...

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Flash floods kill at least 12 in southeast Kenya

At least 12 people have been killed by flash floods in Kenya's southeastern region, local police reported on Monday. Divisional police commander Mohammed Farah said the heavy rains have also caused...

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Manila bus crash leaves at least 17 dead

A passenger bus plunged off a wet, elevated highway in suburban Manila and fell onto a van passing below Monday morning, killing at least 17 people and injuring some 16 others, police, hospital and...

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