As reported by wpri.com, “Scholars say shark attacks in the U.S. reached their highest level in a decade last year. The University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File released on Monday says the U.S. experienced 53 attacks in 2012, the most since 2000. Florida led the U.S. with 26 attacks.” Read Article
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As reported by nydailynews.com, “An Australian tourist was raped in Midtown by a suspect after he grabbed her from behind and dragged her into an alley, police said Monday. The 20-year-old victim had been drinking in the early morning hours Sunday at Lavo Club on E. 58th Street between Park and Madison Avenues, police sources […]
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As reported by staradvertiser.com, “A Japanese tourist was robbed walking back to his hotel in Kailua-Kona early Thursday morning, Hawaii County police said. The 41-year-old man told police that he was attacked by three men at the intersection of Alii Drive and Likana Lane while walking back to his hotel with three friends at 2:30 […]
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According to bigislandnow.com, “A 49-year-old man from Beijing told police that he was assaulted by a male and robbed of his belongings near the park’s bathroom. The tourist said he had left his tour group to use the restroom.” Read Article
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As reported by globaltvbc.com, “A Vancouver man is recovering from injuries he recently suffered in a beating on the streets of Seattle, and he wants his experience to serve as a warning to other travelers…It was about 7:30 p.m. when he turned onto Pine at Second, where a large group of young men and women […]
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Severe winter weather expected in the northeastern US has forced the cancellation of thousands of flights today (Friday), according to .travelweekly.co.uk British Airways urged travellers to check their flight before leaving for the airport. “Severe winter weather is causing disruption, flight delays and cancellations throughout the Eastern Seaboard of the US. If your flight is […]
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Washingtonexaminer.com reported what may be the first full digital storm panic, federal, state and business officials worried about the snow headed for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast have taken to Twitter warn that a potential disaster is coming. Bank of America led the frenzy. “Winter Storm #Nemo may bring 2 feet of #snow to New England […]
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A cable car accident in San Francisco left ten people injured Wednesday morning. The injured included eight passengers and two cable car workers. One of the injuries was originally considered life-threatening, according to San Francisco fire officials. That passenger, an elderly man, is now listed in serious condition. Read Article
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staradvertiser.com reported a 76-year-old tourist from Oregon has died following a two-car collision in Kapaa this afternoon, Kauai County police report. The man was a passenger in a PT Cruiser that attempted to enter the north-bound lanes of Kuhio Highway from the shoulder near the Kaiakea fire station. A Ford truck, traveling north on the highway, […]
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United Blood Services announced an emergency need for all blood types. They are asking the community to respond as quickly as possible. Since the beginning of 2013, Baton Rouge has experienced blood shortages due to the elevated patient usage in local hospitals.Read Article
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