Date: 8/1/2008 7:57 AM HOUSTON (AP) _ Engineering and construction services provider KBR Inc. said Friday its second-quarter profit fell sharply from a year-ago period boosted by asset sale gains, and also said results were hurt by hefty project charges…
Small jet crashes in Minn.; 8 killed include execs
Date: 7/31/2008 11:27 PM By AMY FORLITIAssociated Press Writer OWATONNA, Minn. (AP) _ A small jet crashed Thursday while preparing to land at a regional airport in Minnesota, killing eight people, including casino and construction executives. Authorities initially thought 10…
Crane collapses on Texas bridge; 1 worker killed
Date: 7/30/2008 9:06 PM By KELLEY SHANNONAssociated Press Writer SMITHVILLE, Texas (AP) _ A crane that was removing steel beams to dismantle an old river bridge became overloaded and toppled Wednesday, killing one worker and injuring another. The crane smashed…