Parade tragedy in West Texas linked to three-year route use
Investigators said the Midland parade route had been used for three years when a train struck a truck carrying veterans, killing four. NTSB spokesman Mark Rosekind named Smith Industries as owner of the float vehicle and said drivers would be interviewed. the driver’s name was not released.
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San Francisco Set to Vote on Public Nudity Ban
San Francisco lawmakers plan a Tuesday vote on an ordinance barring nudity in most public places. The measure by Supervisor Scott Wiener targets exposing genitals on streets, sidewalks, parks, transit, or medians with fines up to 100 dollars on first offenses and up to 500 dollars plus a year in jail for third offenses. Exemptions apply to permitted events such as pride and Folsom Street Fair. The article also notes Bieber’s AMAs wins and a PSY Hammer performance.
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Christie Tokes Up Weekend Update With SNL Gag
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie makes a Weekend Update cameo on Saturday Night Live after deflecting Hostess questions. He jokes about his temper and blue fleece jacket worn during Superstorm Sandy relief tours, thanks the Red Cross and first responders, and credits his wife for enduring his "wet fleece" look.
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Israeli strike kills 11 in Gaza City as offensive widens
An Israeli missile hit a two story Gaza City home killing at least 11 civilians including four children and an 81 year old woman in the day’s deadliest blast. A second strike destroyed another family home killing two adults and two children as Gaza braces for broader combat.
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Obama extends hand of friendship to Myanmar
President Obama visits Yangon the first by a sitting U.S. president to Myanmar. He meets President Thein Sein and democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi, then closes with a University of Yangon speech urging further reforms. He says past repression ends as freedoms expand.
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Twinkies may survive Hostess sale in bankruptcy
Hostess Brands Inc faces bankruptcy court to sell assets and wind down operations. With $2.5 billion in annual revenue and strong brand power, bidders like Flowers Foods and Metropoulos & Co. could buy parts such as the Twinkies name and recipe. The judge will appoint a liquidator, and the process may span six months to a year.
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Adopted dog thanks Lawrence Humane Society and supporters
A dog adoptee thanks Leroy and Judy Alexander and the Lawrence Humane Society for a 2004 adoption. The pet celebrates favorite foods and activities, and expresses gratitude to Judy at Pet Agrees, Dr. Gary Olson at Clinton Parkway Animal Hospital, Burger King and KFC for treats, and hopes others remember the local humane society.
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