National Digest

3 die in Coast Guard helicopter crash

HONOLULU - An official says at least three U.S. Coast Guard crewmembers were killed when their helicopter crashed in waters about five miles south of Honolulu, and another crewmember is missing.

Spokesman Lt. John Titchen says the search continues today for the remaining crewmember. He says the Coast Guard release the names or ranks of the dead crewmembers for another day.

Red Cross needs hurricane donations

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Red Cross is borrowing money to cover its costs from Hurricane Gustav and will probably go deeper into debt as it prepares for...