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A collapsed section of the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River is seen in an aerial view Friday, May 24, 2013, in Mt. Vernon, Wash. Part of the bridge collapsed Thursday evening, sending cars and people into the water when a an oversized truck hit the span, the Washington State Patrol chief said.  Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday declared a state of emergency in three counties around the bridge, saying that the bridge collapse has caused extensive disruption, impacting the citizens and economy in Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom Counties. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Mike Siegel)  MAGS OUT; NO SALES; SEATTLEPI.COM OUT; MANDATORY CREDIT
Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapseThousands of bridges similar to I-5 span at risk of freak accident due to outdated designs
The Associated Press1 hour ago
A dented upper right corner and a scrape along the upper side are visible on the "oversize load" equipment casing being hauled a truck parked southbound on Interstate 5 south of the collapsed portion of the highway bridge at the Skagit River Friday, May 24, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash. The truck struck the four-lane bridge on the major thoroughfare between Seattle and Canada Thursday evening, sending a section of the span and two vehicles into the Skagit River. All three occupants suffered only minor injuries. At an overnight news conference, Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste blamed the collapse on the tractor-trailer carrying a tall load that hit an upper part of the span. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
NTSB says Wash. bridge collapse is wake-up callNTSB on Wash. bridge collapse: Teams must determine if dangers exist for similar spans in US
The Associated Press1 hour ago
A flood gage shows waters just under 10 feet at an intersection, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
San Antonio flooding kills 2; 200-plus rescuedSan Antonio-area flooding kills 2; more than 200 people rescued from homes, cars
The Associated Press1 hour ago
Runners who were unable to finish the Boston Marathon on April 15 because of the bombings cross the finish line on Boylston Street after the city allowed them to finish the last mile of the race in Boston, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Kerry meets with runners from Boston MarathonKerry, in Africa, meets with top Ethiopian finishers from Boston Marathon
The Associated Press2 hours ago

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Martin Luther was banned by the Edict of Worms (vohrms) because of his religious beliefs and writings.

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the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson ended with his acquittal on the remaining charges.