Wisconsin girl injured after free fall ride net fails
A 12 year old out of state visitor plunged over 40 feet at Extreme World in Wisconsin Dells injuring herself when the safety net failed to catch her. Police declined to release details on injuries or identify the girl. The incident followed a safety explanation of the Terminal Velocity ride.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Dells
Extreme World Amusement Park
Lake Delton
Thomas Dorner
U.S. Afghan War deaths hit record in July
In July the U.S. casualty toll in Afghanistan rose to a record 66, surpassing June as the deadliest month. Six American troops were killed in the south, five by hidden bombs and one by an armed attack, with NATO and Afghan forces intensifying operations amid worsening insurgent resistance.
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U.S
NATO
Afghanistan
David Petraeus
Senate
Dover Air Force Base
Delaware
Marjah
Dem calls for Rangel resignation surface amid ethics charges
President Obama called ethics charges against Rep. Charlie Rangel very troubling and urged ending his career with dignity. Several House Democrats urged the New York congressman to resign, while Rangel defended himself as House ethics officials outlined 13 charges of misusing office and tax disclosures.
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Barack Obama
Charlie Rangel
House
New York
Obama
CBS Evening News
Katie Couric
Rangel
Congress
New York State
Ways and Means
Edolphus Towns
D-N.y
Bill Clinton attends Rhinebeck wedding preparations
Former President Bill Clinton visited Rhinebeck New York ahead of Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky's wedding. He spoke briefly to crowds while security controlled access near Gigi Trattoria as guests prepared for the Astor Courts ceremony on the Hudson River.
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Portland
Ore
al Gore
Gore
Molly Hagerty
Hagerty
Multnomah County
Michael Schrunk
Schrunk
Don Rees
Rhinebeck
N.Y
Bill Clinton
New York
Gigi Trattoria
Clinton
Chelsea
Chelsea Clinton
Marc Mezvinsky
Grand Astor Courts
Hudson River
Gigi
BP Chief Calls for Gulf Cleanup Scaleback
BP's new leader signaled a scaled back Gulf of Mexico spill cleanup as federal officials say crude may not reach the East Coast. BP's plan includes long term restoration and compensation while fishing communities remain doubtful about the pace and scope of cleanup efforts.
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Miss
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Bob Dudley
Federal Emergency Management Agency
James Lee Witt
Coast Guard Adm
Thad Allen
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