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1. The stock market in New York suffered heavy losses today. And U.S. exports declined for the third month in a row.

2. Fifteen people were injured in a collision between a tourist bus and a truck on Highway 27 this morning.

3. Police are investigating the theft of a diamond necklace worth $30,000. The necklace was stolen from the Serina Department Store on Saturday.

4. Over 25,000 people turned out last night at Flushing Meadows to watch the finals of the US. Open tennis tournament.

5. Seventy-five thousand fans were disappointed last night. The free outdoor concert at Central Park had to be postponed because of heavy rain.

6. A severe snowstorm caused traffic to come to a stop on all major highways. And the airport was forced to close down most of the morning.