Workers Recover Body of Trapped Idaho Miner

1. BOISE, Idaho –  
Workers at a northern Idaho silver mine have recovered the body of a miner who was trapped when a tunnel collapsed nine days ago, the mine's operator said Sunday.
2. The body of Larry Marek, 53, was discovered Sunday afternoon, Hecla Mining Co. said in a news release.
3. "Words cannot express the deep sorrow we feel at the tragic loss of our friend, colleague and 30-year veteran of the mining industry. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones and friends," the company's statement said.
4. The announcement follows more than a week of efforts to reach Marek, who was caught in the cave-in more than a mile underground. By Sunday, officials had determined he could not have survived.
5. "Based on crew observations of the area where the fall of ground occurred and crewmember experience in similar situations, we believe Larry is deceased," company spokeswoman Stefany Bales said earlier Sunday as she announced the rescue mission had become a recovery operation.

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1. 0531: Justin King in New York, US writes: "Good news, bad reaction. While I am very pleased to hear that Bin Laden is no longer living and I understand that many may feel that this symbolises a sort of closure to 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan, I can't help but feel a little disgusted by the cheering mob jumping around outside the White House. As the world celebrates this occasion let's not forget that even killing a killer is an ugly business and we could be recognising Bin Laden's demise in a more dignified way." Have Your Say.

   1. 0530: CNN anchor Rosemary Church tweets: "Ed Henry reporting thousands out the front of the WH, celebrating the news that the world is taking in: #OsamabinLaden is dead!#CNN"

      1. 0524: Former US President George W Bush has called the death of Bin Laden a "momentous achievement". He said in a statement: "The fight against terror goes on, but tonight America has sent an unmistakable message: No matter how long it takes, justice will be done."

         0522: The American president stressed that the US is not at war with Islam - Bin Laden's demise should be welcomed by all who value peace and dignity, he said

          

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Dancing With the Stars' Down to Five

Dancing With the Stars' Down to Five

 

LOS ANGELES -- Reality star Kendra Wilkinson now has one less reality show to report to.

The former Girl Next Door, who now appears in her own namesake series, was dismissed Tuesday from "Dancing With the Stars."

"I've lasted seven weeks, seven weeks longer than I ever thought I would last," Wilkinson said after learning her fate. She thanked her professional dance partner, Louis Van Amstel, and her husband, football star Hank Baskett, for their support, and promised her baby son she would be home soon.

"Baby Hank, I'm coming home for you," she said. "I'm not the best dancer, but I am the best mom."

Wilkinson earned praise from the judges on Monday's episode for a tango that one called "nothing but sophistication, elegance, and confidence," but viewers failed to keep the former Playboy model in the contest.

Judges' scores are combined with viewer votes to determine which celebrity is ousted each week. Wilkinson joins previously dismissed dancers Chris Jericho, Sugar Ray Leonard, Wendy Williams, Mike Catherwood and Petra Nemcova.

Tuesday's episode also featured various music and dance performances. Nicki Minaj rapped her hit "Moment 4 Life"; James Blunt sang his new single, "I'll Be Your Man"; and Wayne Brady sang a medley of James Brown hits to honor what would have been the Godfather of Soul's 78th birthday.

The remaining contestants -- Kirstie Alley, Ralph Macchio, Chelsea Kane, Hines Ward and Romeo -- will each perform two dances next week.

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