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Driver who killed boy after running red light in Melbourne’s east is spared jail time and loses license

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A Melbourne father who hit a 10-year-old boy after running a red light at a pedestrian crossing in a ‘careless’ moment has cleared himself of court. Key points: Jack Power, 10, died after being hit by a van driven by Zhao Hui Lu in 2018 Lu’s vehicle ran through a red light before hitting the … Read more

One dead after head-on collision between roadster and minivan in Langley – BC

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One person has died after a head-on collision between a vintage hot rod and a van in Langley. Langley RCMP said the crash happened in the 20700 block of Grade Crescent just before 4pm. Police say the driver of the 1932 Ford Roadster was thrown from his vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. Read … Read more

Death toll rises to 26 in Havana hotel explosion

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A person is swept away after a powerful explosion at the Saratoga Hotel in Havana, May 6, 2022 The death toll after an explosion at a luxury hotel in central Havana has risen to 26 people including a Spanish tourist, state television reported on Saturday, the day after the powerful blast from a gas leak … Read more

Nine dead in Havana hotel explosion, suspected gas leak

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Nine people were killed and 40 injured when a powerful explosion, possibly caused by a gas leak, tore through a five-star hotel in central Havana on Friday, the Cuban government said. “To date, there are nine dead and 40 injured,” tweeted Friday afternoon President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who had visited the scene of the explosion and … Read more

Crash involving 3 cars on FDR results in one man killed, 2 other drivers injured

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EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — A man was killed in a car crash on FDR Drive during Tuesday evening rush hour. Police were alerted to an accident involving three cars on the south side of FDR Drive near exit 11 for East 53rd Street. One of the drivers, a 56-year-old man, was transported to New … Read more

Two LAPD officers, civilian injured in DTLA crash after chase – NBC Los Angeles

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A collision at the end of a police chase in downtown Los Angeles left three people injured, including two Los Angeles police officers. The accident happened at 1060 S. Main St. and was reported at 4:42 p.m., according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart. The officers and one civilian all suffered non-life-threatening injuries. … Read more

Greenberg family would ‘likely participate’ in new Senators ownership group

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One of Ottawa’s most prominent real estate executives said he isn’t ruling out being part of a possible new ownership group of the Ottawa Senators. Roger Greenberg, the executive chairman of Minto Group, said his family would “likely participate” in possible new ownership if the team goes up for sale. However, he cautioned that the … Read more

Toronto subway: Woman charged with attempted murder

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Toronto police say they have arrested and charged a suspect with attempted murder after a woman was pushed onto the tracks at a subway station Sunday evening. Police said officers responded to a call about the incident, which took place at Yonge and Bloor Subway Station, at around 9:03 pm on Sunday. When emergency crews … Read more

Snow in Toronto: Southern Ontario getting spring storm

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A spring storm hitting southern Ontario, which is expected to bring up to eight centimeters of snow by Tuesday, is causing messy conditions on the roads. Environment Canada issued a winter weather travel advisory on Monday for most of southern Ontario. The Greater Toronto Area is expected to receive between four and eight centimeters of … Read more