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.
The body of Larry Marek, 53, was discovered Sunday afternoon, Hecla Mining Co. said in a news release.
"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.
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.
"Based on crew observations of the area where the fall of ground occurred and crewmember...
Thursday, May 5, 2011
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.0530: CNN anchor Rosemary Church tweets: "Ed Henry reporting thousands out the front of the WH, celebrating...
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...
