Revisiting ‘Sturdy Gertie’ (the Tacoma Narrows Bridge) and its wonders
A railroad dispatcher from Burien introduced his three daughters to the wonders of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge on a Sunday drive in 1951, and its lessons endure.
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Republicans call for US attorney general to name special counsel in tit-for-tat over Biden classified documents
Republican senators want a special prosecutor to probe Mr Biden because there is already one investigating his predecessor
Highway 2 closes east of Stevens Pass due to avalanche concerns
Highway 2 is closed in both directions east of Stevens Pass due to avalanche concerns, with no estimated time for reopening.
Sri Lanka ex-president Sirisena ordered to compensate 2019 Easter bombing victims
Supreme court finds top government, police and intelligence officials were responsible for ‘failing to prevent’ bombingsThe supreme court in Sri Lanka has ordered the former president Maithripala Sirisena to pay millions in compensation to the victims …
Mystery over missing mom Ana Walshe’s ‘big surprise’ for New Year after she sold big assets for cash
Friends say “nothing is adding up” about Ana Walshe’s disappearance
France exports electricity to its European neighbours again
For the first time in months, France is a net exporter of electricity as a result of a mild winter, increased wind power production, and the re-starting of several nuclear reactors.
Lee Ryan told flight attendant ‘I want your chocolate children’, trial told
The Blue star faces charges including being drunk on an aircraft, assaulting a police officer and racially aggravated common assault by beating.
US Navy veteran released from Russian custody
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Inside futuristic 277ft superyacht with mind-blowing infinity jacuzzi, pool, four jet skis and a helipad
TAKE a look at this incredible futuristic 277ft superyacht equipped with a mind-blowing infinity jacuzzi, four jet skis and even a helipad.
The remarkable designs for the “modern and chic” vessel were unveiled by the esteemed Rodriguez …
French hunter who killed a man he mistook for a boar avoids jail
A French hunter on Thursday avoided prison over the killing of a Franco-British man he had mistaken for a boar, disappointing relatives and friends who had wanted a stiffer penalty.