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11 Apr 2011 14:57

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U.S.: Blast wreaks destruction in Belarus metro station

  • seven people confirmed dead after an explosion at a Metro station in Belarus
  • fifty people injured in the blast, the cause of which is currently under investigation source
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09 Mar 2011 14:11

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U.S.: Washington Post political reporter David S. Broder has died

  • David S. Broder, dead at 81: The legendary Washington Post political reporter passed away today. A veteran of cataclysmic American news stories, not least of all the Watergate scandal, Broder was a deeply respected and revered figure in print news, and had last contributed a column to the Post on February 6th. I think most everybody understands the dream of loving your work so much that you want to just keep doing it, even into your 80s. That Broder knew this joy, and showed this industriousness, is a credit both to himself and the people who surrounded him. source
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28 Feb 2011 15:32

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World: Christchurch, New Zealand begins burying their dead


  • The sorrow in Christchurch: We won’t add anything to this, except to offer the deepest sympathies possible. source
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21 Feb 2011 15:00

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World: A video glimpse into the chaos, brutality in Tripoli

  • Not for the faint of heart: This Al Jazeera English clip gives a stark and worthy overview of the bloodshed in Libya, including some particularly grisly shots taken from the streets of Tripoli. Be advised that it’s rather unpleasant to watch, but nonetheless – there’s a truth to the grim images that needs to be presented in times like these. It’s important for the ability of Libyans to make themselves and their horrific struggle known, and to inform our international conscience. source
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10 Feb 2011 12:16

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World: Tragedy strikes at south Ireland’s Cork Airport

  • three number of attempts a small Irish airplane made at landing at Cork Airport; it was having trouble touching down due to low visibility
  • six number of people killed on the third attempt, which sent 6 other people to the hospital for wounds of varying severity source
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24 Jan 2011 13:35

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Culture: Jack LaLanne, fitness legend, dead at 96

Jack LaLanne, the famous fitness guru who was said to have stuck to a two-hour per day workout schedule into his 90s, died Sunday. He was 96. source
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05 Jan 2011 22:16

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U.S.: John Wheeler’s harrowing last video: What happened next?

  • What happened to John Wheeler in the thirteen hours between the shooting of this security tape and his discovery at a landfill? Because what happened in this clip is harrowing. “He had dirt on his right leg,” said Cathleen Boyer, a security guard who witnessed Wheeler hobbling through a garage around the time this clip was taken. “His eyes were red, like he was crying or something.” Wheeler was offered help. He didn’t take it. He needed it. source
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30 Sep 2010 10:50

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Culture: RIP Tony Curtis: One of film’s most iconic stars, dead at 85

  • An icon of film, with the roles to show for it. Tony Curtis spent a lot of time in the movies – he worked in them for around 60 years, and had a variety of roles under his belt. He starred in classics such as “Some Like it Hot” and “Spartacus.” He was nominated for a Golden Globe, an Emmy and an Oscar. And he had a daughter, Jamie Lee, who has become a huge star in her own right. That’s the legacy that Tony Curtis leaves. He died today at 85. source
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27 Sep 2010 10:20

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World: U.K. Segway owner falls off a cliff; don’t make fun of him, jerks

  • Let’s face it. A lot of heartless bastards are gonna find this story funny. But let us not forget that there was a real person involved, and that real person had a very tragic accident yesterday. Jimi Heselden, the 62-year-old owner of the of Segway (he bought the company in December), was found dead after his scooter fell off a cliff. Yes, there’s irony here. Yes, you’ll probably hear an off-color joke or three about this incident. But it still doesn’t negate the fact that it’s an awful accident that we wouldn’t wish upon everyone. Poor guy. source
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13 Sep 2010 22:54

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Politics: Guy dies, wants you to donate to Obama’s 2012 opponent

  • There really isn’t much more to add to this. But let’s just say that Mr. Donald Charles Unsworth really was passionate about fighting against that Obama jerk. Perhaps too passionate. To friends and neighbors of this Rome, Georgia, resident, don’t send flowers. Drop a money bomb. source
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