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Building Collapse Kills 5 People, Injures Many in South Iran

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — At least five people were killed when a 10-story commercial building still under construction collapsed Monday in the southwestern Iranian city of Abadan, state TV reported. There were fears the casualty toll could be much higher …

City, Developer Clash Over Demolition Of Collapsed Hotel

NEW ORLEANS — Plans to demolish the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, which partially collapsed in October, remain in limbo as the city and developers disagree over how to safely bring down the structure. The hotel developer, 1031 Canal …

Fire Set at Washington Home Under Construction

A fire Tuesday night at a home under construction in Arlington,Wash., was arson. The city says that fire was set and attempted arsons were discovered at two nearby homes also under construction. Fire Department Deputy Chief Tom Cooper estimates the …