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MANILA, Philippines (AP) A gaping hole in the side of a Qantas 747 has made for a terrifying ride for 365 people en route to Australia from London. The plane was forced to land in Manila after passengers say they heard a big bang. A hole measuring up to nine feet in diameter is being blamed on a mysterious "explosive decompression."


HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) The storm has passed through, but Texas' governor says more flooding could be ahead from runoff from Hurricane Dolly. The cleanup is under way in the region, amid widespread power outages that are still affecting thousands.

Washington (AP) Factory orders for big-ticket manufactured goods such as cars, appliances and machinery have risen at their fastest pace in four months. That's a much stronger showing than had been expected. On Wall Street, stocks are posting early gains.

MIAMI (AP) Emergency tapes reveal that the grandmother of a missing 2-year-old Florida girl reported that the inside of a car driven by the girl's mother smelled like a dead body. Casey Anthony is being held by police after investigators say she lied to them and did not report her daughter, Caylee, missing for more than a month.

NEW YORK (AP) Starting today, visitors to Manhattan have the chance to soar 300 feet above Central Park. Ten-minute balloon rides above the urban oasis are being offered to mark its the 150th anniversary.

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