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'I just see somebody fly out': Witnesses recount Goliath ride death at Six Flags Over Georgia
Visitors at Six Flags near Atlanta described watching a man being tossed from a roller coaster and falling to his death, causing the theme park operator to temporarily close nine similar roller coasters nationwide.Several others were injured in the incident Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities and Six Flags did not identify the ride associated with the man’s death, but video from NBC affiliate WXIA of Atlanta showed passengers being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster.The park already was scheduled to be closed Tuesday. One of Goliath’s trains remained on its track Tuesday, seemingly where it stopped as it was climbing the ride’s first hill.Victim identified as Atlanta educatorThe victim was identified Tuesday as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, of Atlanta, according to a statement from the Cobb County Police Department. The department said preliminary information based on interviews with witnesses and employees indicates Kariem was “ejected from the ride and struck other patrons before falling beneath the attraction.”His family told WXIA he was an educator. Atlanta Public Schools confirmed Kariem was an employee of Wesley International Academy, a public charter school for kindergarten through eighth grade. “Atlanta Public Schools extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Kariem,” the district said in a statement to NBC News. “He was a cherished member of the Wesley International Academy and APS families whose presence and impact will be deeply missed by our students, staff, and all those whose lives he touched. Our thoughts are with everyone mourning his loss during this difficult time.”It was unclear whether Kariem was a teacher, and the district did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment. According to the school’s website, Kariem was an IT manager. The school's leadership shared a letter with NBC News that it sent to families."We know this news is heartbreaking and difficult to process. Mr. Kariem was a valued member of our Wesley family, and his loss will be deeply felt throughout our school community," the letter said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues, students, and all those whose lives he touched."Witnesses describe seeing a man fly out of the roller coasterLogan Conner said he was on Goliath with his fiancée when he saw Kariem come out of his seat."The man started levitating in the air sideways, came back [and hit the cart.] The cart went back up in the air, flipped, came down [he] hit the cart, went back up in the air came down, hit the cart again and then the ride stopped," he told NBC News. "As the last hit happened… we made direct eye contact with him."In a video taken after they got off the ride, Conner’s fiancée was visibly emotional as she tried to describe what they just witnessed.“The Goliath at Six Flags just launched a man out of his seat, three times on our car,” she said through tears.Witnesses who spoke to WXIA were emotional as they described seeing Kariem strike parts of the ride several times and hit others before landing beneath the attraction."He fell and hit the car three different times," a witness told the station, adding that the falling man was captured in their souvenir picture taken during the ride.Britny Landry had been on the ride earlier Monday and was waiting in line to go again."We just look, and I just see somebody fly out," she told KTVU-TV. She said she wasn’t sure at first what she saw. "Maybe somebody had a bag or something."Nicholas Mendenhall told TODAY he rode the rollercoaster with his son ten minutes prior to the incident."He came up out of his car, he was in his seat, and went forward and just came down head first," he said. "It was in slow motion. And there was a moment where I was like 'God just let this man stay in that cart.' It all happened so fast."Lisa Cupid, Cobb County Board of Commissioners chairwoman, said her “heart aches” for Kariem’s family."I cannot imagine the horror the patrons and employees witnessed today, and my heart aches for the family who lost a loved one," Cupid said. "We are all grappling with how something so devastating could happen at a place that has given generations of families such happy memories."Six Flags closes roller coasters nationwideSix Flags Entertainment Corp. temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks "out of an abundance of caution," according to a company spokesperson, who said staff members and local authorities responded immediately and that the park is cooperating with the investigation."We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today," the spokesperson said, adding that the company is providing support to guests and staff who were impacted.Those rides include Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America; Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain; Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure; Leviathan and Behemoth at Canada's Wonderland; Fury 325 and Thunder Striker at Carowinds; and Orion and Diamondback at Kings Island, the spokesperson said.Six Flags did not immediately respond to messages seeking additional information Tuesday. Georgia’s Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner, which oversees ride inspections, said it was investigating the incident and offered thoughts and prayers to those “affected by this tragedy.”“Our investigative team is conducting an in‑depth and comprehensive review to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and to ensure full compliance with all applicable policies and procedures,” the agency said. “As this remains an open and ongoing investigation, we are unable to provide additional details at this time.”Goliath, which opened in 2006, reaches a top speed of 70 mph with a height of 200 feet, according to the park's website. The park in suburban Atlanta opened in 1967.Riders "navigate through razor-sharp turns and soar over colossal hills," during the more than three-minute ride, the website says.Other recent roller coaster deaths and safety claimsThe death is at least the seventh at the Georgia park since 1989, including two people who were in restricted areas and struck by roller coasters and two who died in auto accidents, according to the Doan Law Firm, which tallies amusement park accidents and represents victims.In 2006, a man died after likely having a heart attack on the Goliath coaster, the law firm said.The latest death comes less than two weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California announced the retirement of its X2 roller coaster following lawsuits alleging riders suffered serious brain injuries. The park settled one wrongful-death lawsuit with the family of a 22-year-old man who died after riding the coaster in 2022.Last year, a 32-year-old man died from blunt impact injuries after riding a high-speed roller coaster at the Universal Epic Universe theme park in Florida. His death was ruled accidental.
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece amid misconduct allegations
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, once a top campaign surrogate for President Donald Trump, has resigned at the behest of the White House amid a misconduct probe."Serving as the United States Ambassador to Greece has been the honor of a lifetime," Guilfoyle said Tuesday in a post on X announcing her resignation.She also addressed "recent allegations against me," writing, "These allegations are false, and I intend to vigorously defend my name, my reputation, and my integrity."Guilfoyle's post came shortly after new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia told reporters that Guilfoyle had been asked to step down."We have asked Ambassador Guilfoyle to resign," Zacharia said at her inaugural White House press briefing. "She has been a wonderful asset to the team, and we wish her well."Speaking to reporters later Tuesday morning, Trump said of Guilfoyle: "She went to Greece. She was doing a good job, but we didn't like what we were reading."He added that he had not spoken to her.A White House official said Tuesday afternoon that the White House had received Guilfoyle's formal resignation.Guilfoyle, 57, the former fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., has been under investigation by the State Department's inspector general's office, two people familiar with the decision confirmed to NBC News last week.The probe came after The Wall Street Journal reported allegations of misconduct in her role as ambassador, including allegations that she bragged about her connections to Greek tycoons who she said funded luxury trips for her. The article cited people who heard the conversation and an audio recording. NBC News has not independently confirmed the allegations.A Trump donor named Eric Deters came forward this month accusing her of asking him to pay her outstanding $100,000 American Express bill in the days before her 2025 Senate confirmation hearing in exchange for access to senior administration officials."She was so desperate for that $100,000. It was a quid pro quo," Deters told NBC News in an interview."She said I could ask her for anything and everything in Trump world. There was no request too big," he added.A text message provided by Deters appeared to show Guilfoyle instructing him to wire the money directly to American Express because "it won't show up anywhere" that way. He said he did not pay her the money.Attorneys for Guilfoyle said in a statement Monday that Deters owed her the money for speaking engagements, which he denies.The attorneys, David Schwartz and Jesse Binnall, also denied allegations of any impropriety involving her travel, saying she "sought, obtained and followed State Department guidance and followed the Department's travel regulations."Asked Tuesday whether she would launch her own investigation into Guilfoyle's conduct, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, referred back to the State Department probe."I think right now that there is an inspector general investigation in the Department of State. We'll probably wait to see what comes, what happens with that," Pirro told reporters.After the reports about her conduct first surfaced last week, Guilfoyle thought she could save her job and was making calls to allies as recently as Monday in a continued effort to do that, according to a source familiar with the matter.The person added that there was concern among senior White House aides about what a State Department inspector general probe would find and reveal that has not been made public yet and that could be embarrassing for the president and his administration.Asked Friday about the reports of Guilfoyle's conduct, Trump said it was "too bad.""I just heard a little bit about it. I don't know too much, but she was always very nice," he said.His tone had hardened by Monday. Asked whether he was considering firing her, he said: "We're looking at it. We're not happy."Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Guilfoyle last week.Vance said "these are accusations" and "we don't try people in the court of public opinion.""Let's actually see what the facts are. Let's see what the truth is, and obviously if there was something bad that happened, then people have to suffer consequences for it," he said.Rubio, meanwhile, ripped a reporter for asking about the allegations while he was with her in Athens."We don't conduct these things in a press conference on a tarmac in a foreign country because you wrote a story or somebody else wrote a story because some source gave it to you," Rubio said Thursday."I don't even know if what you're reporting is true."
Cornell bans fraternity parties and social events in wake of gang rape allegation
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.The measures announced Tuesday by Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff include a suspension of all parties and social events at Interfraternity Council houses through the end of the 2026-27 academic year and a new "zero tolerance" policy for violations that would result in the immediate emergency suspension of a chapter."These measures will provide time for a thorough review of fraternity life at Cornell to determine whether and how it can safely continue," Kotlikoff wrote in a letter to the campus community.Cornell has more than 20 active fraternities affiliated with its Interfraternity Council. The council did not immediately respond to an email request for comment. It’s not immediately clear if Cornell’s actions would extend to parties and events held off campus.It's not the first time Cornell has cracked down on fraternity parties. The university temporarily suspended them in 2022 after reports of a sexual assault and students being drugged at fraternity-affiliated housing.Cornell also tightened fraternity safety rules in 2019 after freshman Antonio Tsialas was found dead in a gorge following an alleged hazing incident. A year earlier, a fraternity was placed on probation over a contest in which members competed to have sex with women they considered overweight. Cornell Oct 7 Cornell gang-rape accuser was 'misled' about criminal investigation, her lawyer says Colleges & Universities Oct 5 Cornell student who gave police leads in alleged rape says she feels 'betrayed' over its handling Cornell Oct 4 'Jane Doe' solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit Cornell plans alternatives to fraternity partiesThe university president said the school would begin conversations with students and faculty experts about "the development of safe social alternatives" to Greek life party culture and invest money to get those initiatives off the ground.Kotlikoff also committed to adding a case manager to the school's Office of Civil Rights to help those who report sexual misconduct on the Cornell campus navigate the process, and to working with New York State Police to allow its criminal investigators — who are independent of Cornell — to investigate allegations.Crimes reported on Cornell's campus are generally investigated by campus police, a department that has full law enforcement powers but is controlled by the university.The campus police force operates independently from municipal police in Ithaca, New York, where the university is located. Its officers investigated the 2024 gang rape allegations and presented their initial findings to the Tompkins County district attorney, who declined to prosecute within weeks of the woman making her first report to police.A spokesperson for the state police declined to comment.A gang rape allegation sparks scrutiny of Cornell's responseIn a lawsuit filed in September, the woman alleged that she was drugged and sexually assaulted by multiple fraternity members after attending a party at the Chi Phi house in October 2024.She said she was pressured to use drugs and that other men entered the room while she was incapacitated. She also alleges that messages describing her as sexually available to anyone at the house circulated among fraternity members on Snapchat without her knowledge.Cornell closed the fraternity chapter and disciplined several students following an internal investigation, but no criminal charges have been filed. The seven men accused in the woman's lawsuit have all denied her allegations, either saying that the sexual activity was consensual or that they weren't involved.Andrew Miltenberg, a lawyer for one of the men accused in the woman's lawsuit, criticized the restrictions as a sweeping response to problems that extend beyond fraternities, arguing that universities promote Greek social life but distance themselves from it when controversies arise."Greek life has become the convenient target," he said in an emailed statement. He warned that parties could simply move off campus, where there would be less oversight. "Changing the address doesn't change the behavior."New York's governor removed the district attorney from the case this month after a public outcry over the lack of charges.The investigation is now being led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, while Cornell has hired former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct an independent review of the university's response. New York State Police sometimes handle major crime investigations for small municipal police agencies, bringing in expertise that isn't available locally.Cornell faces broader pressure for reformKotlikoff's announcement came a day before Cornell's faculty senate was to take up a proposed resolution expressing no confidence in the administration's ability to effectively address sexual assault on campus.In his Tuesday letter, Kotlikoff acknowledged that sexual violence extends beyond fraternities, saying Cornell must also confront a campus culture of excessive drinking and drug use and expand education about students' responsibility to intervene when others are at risk.Cornell also plans to add victim advocates and expand sexual violence prevention programs, including education aimed at encouraging bystanders to intervene, he said, calling the various actions announced Tuesday "first steps toward systemic change on our campus.""We will take all necessary steps to address the conditions that led to Jane Doe's experiences, and those of other survivors," he said.
Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution
This is not an article about politics, capital punishment or whether the Fort Hood shooter deserves to be executed in public for his crimes.Instead, it’s focused on the unprecedented parental challenge of handling the near-certain prospect that children will hear of or see footage of the Dec. 3 U.S. execution by firing squad of Nidal Malik Hasan if the Trump administration follows through with plans to livestream the event.The danger stretches beyond the broadcast itself, because history shows graphic video from the event could be clipped, copied and pushed into children's social feeds even if the original stream is restricted.Experts suggest that grownups who care about children start by setting aside matters of politics and public policy — like the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections and the debate over capital punishment. Focus instead on how witnessing someone’s death by firing squad might land with young viewers — and how best to reassure and protect them.Here are some guidelines that might help. Trump administration Oct 10 Trump says he'll decide whether to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan Pentagon Oct 8 Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed, Pentagon says Keep empathy for kids in mind — and facts at handMis- and disinformation reach children, too. It’s important for parents to have credibility with them, especially because their real, unspoken question might be: Are we safe? Have in hand some basic facts about the case and state them gently."It will be easier to have a position, share your family's values, and discuss things with a potentially overwhelmed child once you've taken the time to gather accurate, up-to-date info and assess your child's needs," according to Common Sense Media, which advises parents on entertainment and technology.Trump approved Hasan’s execution by firing squad Dec. 3 at Fort Hood. A few days later, the Pentagon announced the event would be livestreamed."People need to understand that there's serious consequences for these types of things," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Real America’s Voice, a conservative outlet.Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, was convicted of killing 13 people there in 2009 when he walked into a medical building where soldiers were getting checkups and opened fire with a laser-sighted handgun. He said it was an effort to stop them from going to Afghanistan and killing his fellow Muslims. He made almost no effort to defend himself at trial. The U.S. military has not carried out the death penalty since 1961.The last widely recognized public execution took place on Aug. 14, 1936. Kentucky, the last state to permit them, outlawed the practice in 1938.Stay updated on the plansAlso, experts suggest, parents should stay updated on how a livestreamed execution would unfold. Many questions remained unanswered, such as whether the moment of death and its aftermath will be shown, whether any age restrictions will apply, and whether there will be a broadcast delay or a threshold for stopping the feed.Be informed about the technology involved. While the government often uses YouTube to carry its livestreams, including those embedded within government websites, YouTube prohibits content that is "violent or gory" and "intended to shock or disgust viewers," and doesn't allow livestreams that show someone holding, handling or transporting a firearm.YouTube does make exceptions in select cases for content it deems to be in an educational, documentary, scientific or artistic context or that it determines to be in the public's interest. In such cases, the content may be age-restricted. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding how its policies relate to the execution.But the danger to kids spills beyond the live broadcast to unexpected exposure on social media in the form of memes, for example.It's unclear whether the Trump administration is considering children in its decision-making. Emails over two days asking White House spokespeople for thoughts from the president and first lady Melania Trump on the prospect of children seeing the execution went unanswered. Trump said that he'll soon make a decision on the plan to livestream the event.Assume kids will at least hear about the execution, if not see itFrom the old-fashioned grapevine to social media, grisly news has a way of reaching school-aged children, experts agree. Consider their need for calm and age-appropriate guidance, they suggest."With young kids, parents should keep it short and focus on reassurance over explaining the events," said Jill Murphy, chief content officer at Common Sense Media. "Reassure them that they are safe. With teens, ask honestly what they have heard first, then ask whether they need to watch it."Remember you are your child’s parent, not their friend — and don’t overexplain, advises Dr. David Rosenberg, chair of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Michigan. Answer the questions children ask, and don’t be afraid to assert parental authority by, for example, restricting or banning a child’s access to the footage."It’s okay to say, ‘I don’t have all the answers. But here’s what we know, you’re safe, you’re secure, this is what we believe,’" Rosenberg said."Where parents get into trouble is when they talk too much, and they usually do that because they’re anxious and insecure,” he added. “What makes a child feel safest, or an adolescent, is can I count on my parents to be calm in challenging situations and give me the information I need?"Choosing to watch the footage, one physician said, doesn't necessarily indicate a child is psychologically ready to do so.Timothy Lesaca, a Pittsburgh-area psychiatrist, cited a series of studies showing that repeatedly watching footage of events like the Boston Marathon bombings, at least part of an ISIS beheading video and the Oklahoma City bombing can be linked to post-traumatic stress, if not PTSD, in adults and children. He argues that making Hasan's execution public is a medical and public health issue."Ongoing anxiety, trouble sleeping or problems with daily life should be taken seriously,” Lesaca wrote in KevinMD.com, an online publication by physicians.Watch how this event interacts with existing conditionsThe people most at risk of negative long-term effects are those who already have clinical depression or anxiety, or who have already been exposed to other traumatic situations, Rosenberg said. That's because repeat exposure to trauma can cause cumulative damage.The part of the brain that handles executive decision-making, emotional regulation, impulsivity and empathy doesn't finish developing until around age 24, and so parents should consider having proactive conversations even with their older children who may be away at college or living on their own, Rosenberg said."We have to at least offer help in these circumstances to be the leaders, to be the decision-makers, to at least help them make informed decisions.”___Associated Press journalist Kaitlyn Huamani contributed.
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by preoperative tests and was confirmed during surgery.The statement made no mention of treatment going forward, and the Vatican said doctors were not currently speaking of chemotherapy or other therapies pending the results of other tests. The Vatican press office noted the medical statement spoke of the "radical" removal of the lobe as an indication that doctors removed all suspect tissue in hopes of removing any lingering traces of the cancer.Leo’s lymph nodes also would have been removed and tested, to determine if the cancer had spread, and there was no word yet on those test results."Adenocarcinoma is the most common (type of lung cancer), also with the most favorable prognosis," said Dr. Stephen Liu, a lung cancer expert at Georgetown's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. "While we know the diagnosis we now need to know the stage.”“We now need to know how big it is, how many spots in the lung are involved. Is it just one nodule, or more than one, and the lymph nodes, are they cancerous?" Liu said.If the cancer has spread, more tests will be needed to determine what kind of therapy to pursue, he said. Options include chemotherapy, a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy or targeted therapy, which involves oral pills for specific cancers.The Vatican says the surgery was successfulThe 71-year-old was in the operating room for about three hours, the statement said. The surgery itself lasted approximately 90 minutes."The surgery was successful, and there were no complications," the statement said, adding that the pope later returned to his room.Leo had walked into Rome's Gemelli hospital through the main entrance earlier in the day and waved to dozens of well-wishers who had gathered to greet him. The Vatican said the surgery would be performed by a team led by Gemelli's chief thoracic surgeon, Dr. Stefano Margaritora.The American pontiff has offered a rare level of transparency about the first publicly disclosed major health problem of his 17-month papacy. He revealed the discovery of the localized nodule during his Sunday noon prayer and announced that he would have it removed.Oncologists said prior to the operation that even if the nodule turned out to be cancerous, Leo's prognosis would be "excellent" since it would have been removed at an early stage.The Vatican on Monday canceled all Leo's audiences through Oct. 20.While Gemelli has a specific papal apartment that past popes have used, complete with a private chapel on the 10th floor, Leo will actually be staying in a nearby room since the papal apartment is undergoing renovations, according to the Vatican press office.Recovery could allow November travel to South AmericaThere was no word on whether Leo would be able to keep his planned trip to South America next month.Oncologists often advise patients not to fly for three weeks after surgery — which would give the pope just the interval needed to make his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, depending on his recovery.The current itinerary for the trip is ambitious and the longest of his papacy to date, calling for Leo to clock just over 31,000 kilometers (19,000 miles) on a dozen flights and two helicopter rides, and a significant altitude change in Peru.“He has decided to undergo surgery soon in order to not change his plans for future overseas trips, so there is no need to worry, as it is not an emergency," said Tokyo Cardinal Kikuchi Tsutomu, who saw Leo on Monday.A lung nodule is a small abnormal area measuring less than 3 centimeters (1.2 inches) that sometimes appears on a CT scan of the chest or abdomen. Often, the scans are done to investigate trauma or a lung infection, unrelated to a lung cancer screening. A nodule can be benign or malignant, and oftentimes surgical removal is recommended both to establish whether it is cancer and to treat a malignancy while it is still localized.Pope was hospitalized for typhoid fever in 1985This is believed to be the second hospitalization for Leo, who is known to be sporty and in good shape, with weekly tennis games and swimming.As a young missionary priest, he came down with typhoid fever in 1985, soon after arriving in Chulucanas, Peru. The illness and hospitalization were a cathartic moment for him to decide to stay in the poverty and discomfort of Peru after living in relative comfort in Rome — a decision that ultimately paved the way to his papacy, according to an interview Leo gave to Elise Ann Allen in 2025 for "Pope Leo XIV: The Biography."According to the book, Leo said he prayed to God to let him die rather than suffer the "horrible" pain of the fever. "I was hooked up to an IV, and I said, 'If this is your sense of humor, Lord, I think you could do a little better.'"Obviously, I survived; I recovered, but it turned out to be a very significant moment for me, because it was like, 'Well, you've already dealt with the illness; you already see what the needs are here — the order, the Augustinians, the church are telling you, 'We need you here; go for it.' I never looked back."
Saudi Arabia strikes oil depots in Yemen and says missiles launched toward location of Saudi Aramco HQ
Civilians warned to leave target area near Sana'a before attacks as conflict between Riyadh and Houthi forces escalatesSaudi Arabia has launched a series of strikes on a strategic oil depot on the outskirts of Yemen's capital, Sana'a, while later on Tuesday it said it had intercepted missiles launched toward Dharan, location of the headquarters of the huge national energy company Saudi Aramco.The attacks on both sides were a fresh escalation of the conflict between Riyadh and the Iran-backed Houthi forces. Before its offensive on Tuesday, a Saudi spokesperson warned civilians to leave the target area, in an apparent attempt to strike fear into the local population before the biggest attack so far on Houthi energy infrastructure. Continue reading...
2 Canada’s Wonderland roller coasters shut down following fatal incident at Georgia park
Two roller coasters at Canada’s Wonderland have shut down with no given timeline on when they will reopen, according to officials. This comes after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags roller coaster Monday afternoon in Georgia. Officials did not confirm how the person died or what […]
2 roller coasters closed at Canada's Wonderland after someone dies on similar ride in Georgia
Canada's Wonderland has closed two roller coasters after one person died and several others were injured in an incident on a similar ride at a Six Flags in Georgia on Monday.
Alleged Tumbler Ridge co-conspirator James Cody Bryant 'danger to community,' prosecution argues
Assistant United States attorney Todd Greenberg, who is prosecuting the case against Bryant, has argued that Bryant poses a flight risk and a danger to the public, and should not be granted bail. He says there are substance abuse issues and mental health concerns that should also be factored in.
Larger than life: Backstreet Boys add one more show to round out 4 weekends of Toronto residency
After repeated additions to their Toronto show dates, Canadian fans said they want even more than that from the Backstreet Boys, prompting the band to add one more date to round out a full four weekends of shows in February and March. Due to overwhelming demand, the 90s pop icons will perform one more show […]
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Street Fighter (120 minutes)
In 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu and Ken Masters are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don't, it's GAME OVER!
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Falcon 9 Block 5 | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35 — SpaceX (10:33 UTC)
35th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station operated by SpaceX. The flight will be conducted under the second Commercial Resupply Services contract with NASA. Cargo Dragon 2 brings supplies and payloads, including critical materials to directly support science and research investigations that occur onboard the orbiting laboratory.
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Today In History
2010 — Chilean Miners Rescued After Mine Collapse in Atacama Desert
Amid great fanfare, Chilean workers are rescued 69 days after their mine collapsed in the Atacama Desert, Chile
1988 — Carbon-14 Dating Casts Doubt on Shroud of Turin Authenticity
The archbishop of Turin, Italy, announced that carbon-14 dating indicated that the Shroud of Turin dates only to the Middle Ages, though the origins of the shroud remain controversial. Experts continue to debate the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin.
1981 — Egyptians Approve Hosni Mubarak as President After Sadat Assassination
One week after the assassination of Anwar Sadat, voters in Egypt approved Hosni Mubarak as the country's new president
1972 — Uruguayan Rugby Team's Andes Plane Crash and Survival
In 1972, a flight chartered by a Uruguayan rugby team crashed in the remote Andes Mountains of Argentina. The wreckage was not located for over two months, during which time the survivors resorted to cannibalism to stay alive. The incident garnered international attention and became known as one of the most harrowing survival stories in history.
1950 — 1950 Premiere of Classic Film "All About Eve"
The film classic All About Eve, starring Bette Davis and Anne Baxter, premiered in both Paris and New York City; known for its acid wit, it won six Academy Awards, including best picture
1946 — French Fourth Republic Constitution Adopted
After being approved by French voters in a referendum, the constitution of the Fourth Republic is adopted in France
1943 — Italy Declares War on Nazi Germany
Italy declared war on Nazi Germany
1903 — Boston Americans Win First Modern World Series
The Boston Americans (later known as the Boston Red Sox) defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the first modern World Series in 1903. Baseball was a growing and popular sport in the United States at the time.
1843 — Founding of B'nai B'rith in New York City
B'nai B'rith, the oldest and largest Jewish service organization in the world, was founded in New York City
1792 — Cornerstone laid for the White House
The cornerstone for the White House, the official office and home of every U.S. president and first lady since 1800 (when John and Abigail Adams moved in near the end of his term), was laid this day in 1792

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