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6 dead in Seattle shooting

2012-05-31 15:44:11 (читать в оригинале)

An explosive day of violence ended Wednesday when a man believed to have shot five people in a cafe near the University District and a woman in a downtown parking lot shot himself in the head as police closed in. “We strongly believe that this is the person that committed the homicides” – Assistant Police [...]

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Music legend Doc Watson dies at 89

2012-05-30 18:33:32 (читать в оригинале)

Grammy-winning U.S. guitarist and folk singer Arthel Lane “Doc” Watson died on Tuesday in a North Carolina hospital at age 89 – his management company said. Watson died at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, following abdominal surgery last week, Folklore Productions International said in a statement. “Doc was a legendary performer who blended [...]

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Paul Williams paralyzed in motorcycle accident‎

2012-05-29 16:22:59 (читать в оригинале)

Two-time welterweight champion Paul Williams was paralyzed in a motorcycle crash near Atlanta on Sunday while driving to his brother’s wedding. “From the waist down, he has absolutely no movement. He’s in very good spirits, though” – said Williams’ manager, George Peterson. “He still believes he’s going to fight again.” Williams (30) severed his spinal [...]

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Johnny Tapia dies at 45

2012-05-28 17:01:27 (читать в оригинале)

Former three-weight world boxing champion Johnny Tapia has died at the age of 45. Tapia’s body was found in his Albuquerque, New Mexico, home on Sunday night and police spokesperson Robert Gibbs said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. Although a highly successful boxer, Tapia’s life outside the ring was highly tumultuous: [...]

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Doc Watson in critical condition after surgery

2012-05-27 15:48:53 (читать в оригинале)

Grammy-winning folk musician Doc Watson has regained some strength after undergoing colon surgery at a North Carolina hospital. Agent Mitch Greenhill of Folklore Productions said in an e-mail Friday that Watson is resting and responsive following the surgery Thursday at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. A hospital spokeswoman said he remained in critical condition Friday afternoon. [...]