Woman dies on Texas Giant roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas
Arlington police say a woman fell from the Texas Giant ride Friday at Six Flags Over Texas. Witnesses report the safety bar released early and questions about proper securing. The ride is closed as investigators review the accident and park operations.
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Thousands rally for Justice for Trayvon nationwide
In the wake of George Zimmerman's acquittal in Trayvon Martin's death, a national protest movement organized by Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network gathered in at least 101 cities. Demonstrators pressed for federal civil rights action, reforms to stand your ground laws, and broader changes to self defense and race policy.
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Vigil in South Park joins nation to honor Trayvon Martin
About 50 people gathered in South Park Lawrence in black hoodies for candles and shared struggles with discrimination. Audrey Pope, organizer and Lawrence resident, said Martin's death affects her as a mother and aims to spark dialogue on racial profiling and unity nationwide.
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Aurora marks Day of Remembrance for theater massacre
One year after the Dark Knight Rises rampage in Aurora Colorado residents gathered for a city sponsored Day of Remembrance. Survivors families and officials attended a morning ceremony outside city hall as names of the dead were read and prayers offered. The event focused on resilience and healing with remarks from Mayor Steve Hogan and Governor John Hickenlooper.
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Elderly men held in Texas home face charges
Walter Renard Jones, 31, charged with two counts of injury to the elderly after four malnourished men were found confined in a Houston home. He is held without bond in Harris County Jail. Investigation ongoing. potential additional charges pending as prosecutors decide actions.
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Pioneering journalist Helen Thomas dies at 92
Washington mourns Helen Thomas a trailblazing White House reporter for United Press International. She challenged presidents in the front row, drew praise and backlash for remarks on Israel in 2010, and was later removed from the White House briefing room. Survived by sisters, she will be buried in Detroit.
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