Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse

Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.

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San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescued

Two women died after being swept away by floodwaters after weekend rains deluged numerous roads in San Antonio, forcing more than 235 rescues by emergency workers who aided stranded motorists and homeowners at times using inflatable boats.

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Report: New controversy at scandal-scarred Rutgers

The woman hired to clean up Rutgers’ scandal-scarred athletic program quit as Tennessee’s women’s volleyball coach 16 years ago after her players submitted a letter complaining she ruled through humiliation, fear and emotional abuse, The Star-Ledger reported Saturday night on its website. Read More..

Iran fields ‘massive’ number of missile launchers

An Iranian semi-official news agency reports the country has fielded a “massive” number of new long-range missile launchers. Read More..

NYPD investigating actress Bynes allegations

Internal Affairs officers were looking into allegations made by Amanda Bynes that New York Police Department officers sexually assaulted her when she was arrested for heaving a marijuana bong out the window of her Manhattan apartment.

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