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Canadian deaths in Afghanistan
Ninety-seven Canadian soldiers, two aid workers and a diplomat have died since Canada's military deployed to Afghanistan to early 2002. Ninety-seven Canadian soldiers, two aid workers and a diplomat have died since Canada's military deployed to Afghanistan to early... more
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Breast cancer survivors raise $1.4 million
In Vancouver thousands of people who have been touched by breast cancer banded together over the weekend to take a stand against the disease. In Vancouver thousands of people who have been touched by breast cancer banded together over the weekend to take a stand against the d... more
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Madrid plane crash survivors tell their horrifying tale
From his hospital bed, Alfredo Jesús Acosta Mendiola was calling out for his parents.
The eight-year-old was one of the youngest of the 19 survivors of yesterday's plane crash at Madrid's Barajas airport, in which 153 passengers and crew lost their lives.
Alfredo's father Alfredo Acosta Sierra died in the crash and his mother, G Rodriguez Mendiola has not been identified.
One of three children in hospital, Alfredo was dragged from the wreckage of the burning plane by emergency workers, and suffered only a broken leg. From his hospital bed, Alfredo Jesús Acosta Mendiola was calling out for his parents. ... more -
Climbers 'safe' on 23,000-foot Himalayan peak
Italy-based organizers say two countrymen whose fellow climber perished on a Himalayan peak are believed to be heading to their base camp.
The organizers said Sunday the survivors used their satellite phone to say they are safe on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat at roughly 23,000 feet (7,000 meters).
Last week, one of Italy's most famous climbers, Karl Unterkircher, died after falling into a ravine on the peak, one of the world's deadliest.
Agostino da Polenza, from the expedition's organization, told Sky TG24 TV the survivors have a tent, water and food.
He said they were expected to use "their own two feet" to reach base camp, likely on Monday.
A rescue party had been sent from Italy to Pakistan. Italy-based organizers say two countrymen whose fellow climber perished on a Himalayan peak are believed to be heading to their base c... more -
China earthquake: Survivors recount the disaster
Associated Press writer Christopher Bodeen's recount of the conversation he had with some survivors of the devastating Chinese earthquake really highlights the recent catastrophe on a more personal level.
Reading about how the disaster has hit people's everyday lives seems to bring it a greater sense of reality, rather than seeing the same images on the news over and over again.
One of the family members Bodeen spoke to concluded:
"We were all so excited about the Beijing Olympic Games in August, but now we only feel sadness." Associated Press writer Christopher Bodeen's recount of the conversation he had with some survivors of the devastating Chinese ea... more -
Destination Hope
The Kristin Brooks Hope Center (1-800-SUICIDE) and the Youth America Hotline 1-877-YOUTHLINE (968-8454) have created a walkathon to help honor and remember loved ones that have been lost to suicide. The walk serves to not only pay tribute to their lives, but to also create awareness, to help erase the negative stigma associated with suicide, and to help try and prevent future suicides. By coming together as a community to show support for families and friends who have lost a loved one, we also stand together in showing that we are not ashamed and that we are dedicated to trying to get more support for our cause. The Kristin Brooks Hope Center (1-800-SUICIDE) and the Youth America Hotline 1-877-YOUTHLINE (968-8454) have created a walkathon to he... more
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Jacqueline Saburido
No recent updates on the website, but it's still a powerful story.
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L.A. Reacts to South Dakota
Recently, a bill was signed by South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds, banning most abortions. This bill could challenge the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe vs. Wade which in 1973 supported a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy. Here are two voices in the debate. Recently, a bill was signed by South Dakota Governor Mike Rounds, banning most abortions. This bill could challenge the Supreme Court&... more
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