Dungeons & Dragons marks 30th anniversary celebration
ATLANTA AP Players gathered in game stores nationwide to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, the fantasy role playing game that inspired countless books games and films. About 25 000 fans across 1 200 stores joined the event with fans like Shannon Drake enjoying pizza and sessions. The game began in 1974 from a simple set of pamphlets and has since become a best selling cultural touchstone with books films puzzles and a Saturday morning cartoon.
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Derailment Forces 200 From Homes in California
A freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Pico Rivera California early Saturday injuring no one and prompting evacuation of more than 200 residents. Roughly 500 gallons of diesel spilled as about 50 cars left the tracks damaging four homes. Investigators seek to identify materials on board and whether any leaked.
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Appeals court rejects search of protesters
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that fear of terrorism does not justify forcing protesters to pass through metal detectors at the annual School of the Americas protest in Columbus Georgia. The decision bars searches next month unless a specific threat is shown. The vigil draws about 15000 demonstrators yearly and opposes the Fort Benning facility now the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation.
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Jordan Cancels Ramadan Soap Opera After Internet Threat
Jordan suspended indefinitely the Dubai based series Al Tareeq ila Kabul after a Web threat targeting actors and TV executives. The threat warned against portraying the Taliban negatively, prompting the Qatari producer request and official cancellation.
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