August 14, 1979
“Some days are just meant to be remembered.”
The alliance announced new restrictions on aid to refugees streaming across the borders. Officials cautioned that humanitarian assistance.
Microsoft trial enters second week as prosecutors detail evidence of monopolistic practices.
Local officials report broad consensus on appropriations measure; committee meets later this week to reconcile differences.
Technology shares led the broader market higher as investors poured cash into Internet stocks. Analysts predict continued growth.
Wall Street closes at record highs for seventh consecutive trading session.
- 2022: An explosion destroys a market in Armenia, killing six people and injuring dozens.
- 2021: A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck in Haiti, killing at least 2,248 people and causing $1.5 billion in damages and economic loss.
- 2021: A magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes southwestern Haiti, killing at least 2,248 people and causing a humanitarian crisis.
- 2018: The collapse of the Ponte Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy, left 16 people injured and 43 people killed.
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- 79°F
- Low
- 62°F
- Humidity
- 74%
- Wind
- 21 km/h
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