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Smoke rises from railway cars Saturday that were carrying crude oil after derailing in downtown Lac Megantic, Quebec, Canada.

Quebec police: 5 dead in oil train derailment

Smoke rises from railway cars Saturday that were carrying crude oil after derailing in downtown Lac Megantic, Quebec, Canada.

July 6, 2013, 5:00pm Business

LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec -- As firefighters doused still-burning oil tanker cars, more bodies were recovered Sunday in this devastated town in eastern Quebec, raising the death toll to five after a runaway train derailed, igniting explosions and fires that destroyed the downtown district. With dozens of people reported missing, authorities feared… Read story

NTSB investigators conduct a first site assessment overnight of the Asiana Airlines flight 214 that crashed at the San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, Saturday. The Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 crashed while landing after a likely 10-hour-plus flight from Seoul, South Korea.

Safety advances boost plane crash survival odds

NTSB investigators conduct a first site assessment overnight of the Asiana Airlines flight 214 that crashed at the San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, Saturday. The Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 crashed while landing after a likely 10-hour-plus flight from Seoul, South Korea.

July 6, 2013, 5:00pm Business

Passengers in plane crashes today, such as the one in San Francisco involving Asiana Airlines Flight 214, are more likely to survive than in past disasters. Read story

Seattle's Joe Saunders pitched seven solid innings at Cincinnati, limiting the Reds to one run while scatting six hits Sunday in the Mariners' 3-1 victory.

Saunders shuts down Reds in Mariners’ 3-1 win

Seattle's Joe Saunders pitched seven solid innings at Cincinnati, limiting the Reds to one run while scatting six hits Sunday in the Mariners' 3-1 victory.

July 6, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Joe Saunders pitched seven efficient innings and Nick Franklin and Justin Smoak each homered to lift the Seattle Mariners to a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Read story

Two runways reopen at SFO

July 6, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Two runways at San Francisco International Airport have reopened, but Saturday's plane crash is still affecting flights to and from Portland. Read story

Greg Jayne: Free agents not for Blazers

July 6, 2013, 5:00pm Blazers

As I prepare to take my talents to The Columbian's Editorial department in a couple weeks, I am struck by a surprising reality of my 13 years as this paper's Sports editor. Read story

Talking Points: ‘Hard Knocks’ for everyone

July 6, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

What's the buzz from the world of sports? Here are some items that will have people talking: "Hard Knocks"; Joe Paterno; Marion Bartoli. Read story

Vancouver City Hall is adjacent to Esther Short Park.

Political parties take increasingly active role in nonpartisan elections

Vancouver City Hall is adjacent to Esther Short Park.

July 6, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

When Vancouver Councilman Jack Burkman received an email last month from the Clark County Democratic Party chairman about a chance to interview with the central committee, his first thought wasn't how to win the party's endorsement. Read story

Thompson Metal Fab, located at the former Kaiser Shipyard site on the Columbia River, would have had to relocate if a new bridge had been built. But the company hoped to win large construction contracts from the project.

Life after the CRC’s demise

Thompson Metal Fab, located at the former Kaiser Shipyard site on the Columbia River, would have had to relocate if a new bridge had been built. But the company hoped to win large construction contracts from the project.

July 6, 2013, 5:00pm Business

The Columbia River Crossing's spectacular flameout came just in time for Vancouver's July 4 fireworks extravaganza, when bursts of bright light disappear into the black night sky. Read story

Panning is a classic technique that allows a photographer to create a sense of motion, as in this photo taken during a cross-country meet with Skyview,  Heritage and Evergreen high schools.

Better photography is in your hands

Panning is a classic technique that allows a photographer to create a sense of motion, as in this photo taken during a cross-country meet with Skyview,  Heritage and Evergreen high schools.

July 6, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

Heather Greene remembers the moment her photos began the transition from standard snapshots to meaningful artistic expressions. Read story

Check it out: Learn to veg out at ‘River Cottage’

July 6, 2013, 5:00pm Clark County News

When you think of vegetables, what comes to mind? A cafeteria-style medley of peas and carrots? Leafy green stuff that you were forced to eat as a kid, and now eat as an adult because your doctor says it's good for you? Or, maybe you're the opposite (like me) --… Read story