Theater collapse kills one at Uptown Theater site
A Toronto theater under demolition partially collapsed onto the adjacent Yorkville English Academy during classes, killing one man and injuring or trapping several others. Emergency officials said 14 people were hospitalized, including two children with crushed legs, while most injuries were non fatal.
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Putin backed party wins sweeping Russia election
United Russia led by cabinet ministers won 37.1 percent of the vote with over 98 percent counted as allies celebrate a victory. Critics abroad call the ballot free but not fair citing heavy state media use and taxpayer money shaping results. Washington and OSCE officials urge reforms while noting democratic regression and concerns for opposition chances.
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Pope John Paul I Opens Holiday Season Amid Health Concerns
Pope John Paul I, 83, greets storekeepers on Via Condotti and leads thousands in prayer at the Spanish Steps as Rome marks the Immaculate Conception feast. Despite Parkinsons, he delivers his full two page speech from a heated popemobile during a chilly December evening.
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Listo campaign aims to aid Spanish speakers in emergencies
Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge unveiled the Listo campaign in Miami to educate Spanish speakers on emergency prep. The effort targets three days of supplies, a family communication plan, and staying informed. The program uses guardian angel imagery and cost-free design support from advertisers, highlighting Florida’s hurricane risk and the large Hispanic population.
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Court declines to hear age bias layoff case against EDS
The Supreme Court dodged ruling on whether older workers can sue for layoffs with disproportionate impact. The Alabama plaintiff, Jack Thweatt Jr., argued EDS targeted workers over 40 for layoffs, but justices offered no rationale for the denial. EDS contends impact claims are hard to defend, noting statistical disparities can be argued by many.
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Supreme) Court
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Disgraceful bill fuels critique of environmental policy
Redford denounces a new bill as a major disgrace claiming it relies too heavily on fossil fuels and neglects renewables and conservation. Separately, Dutch celebrations and royal pomp mark the birth of a princess, second in line to the throne, with flags, bells, and a 101 gun salute.
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