D.C. monument elevator stuck with 35 aboard

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some 35 people trapped when the Washington Monument's elevator stalled about 120 feet into the ride on Thursday were freed by rescuers and walked down to the ground.About 25 people at the top of the monument had to take the stairs down 500 feet, a spokesman for the National Park Service said.Bill Line said a park ranger riding with the passengers radioed colleagues on the round who got help. The elevator has doors on two sides. Authorities opened one door, allowing passengers to step out onto the stairs.