Veteran loses life after being ejected from Ride of Steel
Darien Lake Theme Park inspectors examine the Ride of Steel after U S Army veteran Sgt James Thomas Hackemer 29 was ejected from the 208 foot coaster during a family outing. Hackemer who lost both legs in Iraq recently returned to Gowanda after years of rehabilitation. Authorities did not disclose the ride incident timing or whether his missing limbs influenced access to the ride.
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William and Kate Charm Hollywood at Polo and BAFTA Gala
Prince William and Catherine entertained a sunlit charity polo crowd in Los Angeles before attending a black-tie BAFTA Gala at the Belasco Theatre. The event drew Nicole Kidman Tom Hanks Blake Lively Jennifer Lopez and Jack Black as guests, with William serving as BAFTA president to spotlight rising British talent.
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U.S. Could Pause Military Aid to Pakistan Amid Tensions
The New York Times reports the Obama administration may suspend up to 800 million in military aid and equipment to Pakistan if ties do not improve and Islamabad steps up against militants. Officials say aid could resume if Pakistan strengthens counterterrorism efforts and relations with the United States.
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Debt Showdown Forces Boehner to Seek $2T Deal
Washington House Republicans abandon a $4 trillion ten year deficit plan, signaling a pivot to roughly $2 trillion in reductions. Boehner told Obama a bigger package faces GOP tax hurdle, while Biden aides and White House press for a balanced approach including tax revenue and spending reforms.
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Betty Ford to be honored with private Palm Desert memorial
Desert California private memorial for Betty Ford set for Tuesday at St Margaret's Episcopal Church Palm Desert with Rosalynn Carter delivering a eulogy before Ford is flown to Michigan to rest beside husband Gerald R Ford. Ford 93 died Friday at Eisenhower Medical Center surrounded by family. Rosary or mass details released. Public repose at church 3 p.m. shuttles from Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
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