Jamaica turmoil fuels rising Kingston gang violence
In Kingston Jamaica gunmen clashed with police and army in three days of street battles leaving at least 28 dead including three police and a soldier. Residents blame poverty and political patronage as leaders call for calm amid fears of early elections and a worsening crime wave.
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Hyatt skywalk collapse sparks lasting safety reforms
Twenty years after the Hyatt Regency disaster in Kansas City, survivor Sally Firestone recalls the night of July 17, 1981 when a skywalk failed, killing 114 and injuring over 200. The tragedy led to engineering accountability, stricter shop drawing reviews, and broader peer reviews across the industry.
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Hallmark Cards Inc
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