Tag Archives: Tragedy
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9 Sporting Events Impacted by Terrorism
As tragic as the events were that unfolded at the Boston Marathon on Monday, this was not the first time a major sporting event has been negatively impacted by an act of terrorism. In fact, this wasn’t even the first time a marathon had been impacted by an act of terrorism. All across the globe, [...]
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Police Raid Revere, MA, Apartment in Connection with Boston Marathon Bombings
The FBI today said that they will go “to the ends of the earth” to track down whoever is responsible for the horrifying Boston Marathon bombing. However, according to CNN, they may not have to. Law enforcement authorities, including explosives experts, searched an apartment in Revere, Massachusetts, today. One official said the search was in [...]
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The World Reacts in Horror to the Boston Marathon Bombing (Video and Photos)
A day after the terrifying bombings at the 2013 Boston Marathon, reactions to the horrendous tragedy are pouring in from all around the world. British Prime Minister David Cameron issued a statement on Twitter. “The scenes from Boston are shocking and horrific,” he wrote. “My thoughts are with all those who have been affected.” And [...]
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Chiefs Overcome Tragedy Of Jovan Belcher’s Murder-Suicide, Earn Victory (Video)
Think you’re Monday isn’t going so great? Well, it could have been worse. You could have come in to work this morning and learned that one of your coworkers and good friends had murdered his girlfriend and then driven to work and committed suicide in front of your boss. That, obviously, is what everyone in [...]
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Wing Walker Falls To His Death At Michigan Air Show (Video)
Whenever I watch someone do something that looks really dangerous, I try to reassure myself that they’re professionals, that they’ve taken all the necessary safety precautions, and that “they’ve done this a thousand times.” Well, if you’re like me, after you watch this video it will be difficult to convince yourself of these reassurances in [...]
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Chad Ochocinco Gets Emotional About the Late Chris Henry
For all the criticism of professional athletes that goes on when it comes down to it, they are only human and tragedy can strike them just like it can strike anyone else. If you haven’t already heard by now, Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry passed away Thursday morning after he was hurt during a domestic [...]
