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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
Quick, long-term fixes in works for Wash. bridgeBoth quick, long-term fixes in works for Wash. bridge, motorists told add 1 hour for travel
The Associated Press49 minutes ago
A photo of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Corey Allen Little leans against his tombstone as volunteers place American flags at the graves of military service members at Georgia National Cemetery before the Memorial Day holiday, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Canton, Ga. Little, 25, who was expecting his first child, was one of seven Marines who died in a helicopter crash Feb. 22, 2012, while training for a deployment to Afghanistan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Obama: Nation must do more for fallen heroesObama: Americans must do more than just remember nation's fallen heroes on Memorial Day
The Associated Press1 hour ago
Old motel and casino signs are lit by spot lighting at the Neon Museum in Las Vegas on Friday, May 24, 2013. For the past six months, tourists have had to squint up at the hulking metal forms through the desert sun. On Friday, the Neon Museum unveiled nighttime hours. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Museum starts night tours of signs from Vegas pastNeon Museum lights up signs of old-school Las Vegas with new after dark tours
The Associated Press1 hour ago
Map locate Ephratah, New Yrok.
Rescuers look for pilot in deadly NY Angel FlightRescuers search for pilot of Angel Flight that crashed in upstate NY, killing 2; cause unclear
The Associated Press2 hours ago

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