Flight diverted after 30 hurt in severe turbulence

DENVER -- A United Airlines jetliner hit severe turbulence while flying over Kansas, injuring 30 and jolting one woman out of her seat so forcefully that she left a crack when she hit the side of the cabin. The Tuesday flight was the airline's third this year during which passengers were hurt because of turbulence. The flight originated at Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C., and was headed to Los Angeles. It was diverted to Denver International Airport, where it was met by medical crews.