Authorities said that at least 113 people were killed when a roof collapsed in a nightclub on Tuesday, the capital of Dominican Republic. Officials confirmed that Rubby Perez was among the deceased. The Center of Emergency Operations Director, Juan Manuel Mendez, stated that teams are still working on determining the total number of persons who were present at the time of … [Read more...] about More Than 100 Dead After Nightclub Roof Collapses in Dominican Republic
Tragedy
Temple Student Dies After Tragic Fall During Eagles Celebration in Philadelphia
Sources said that a Temple University student was killed after falling and climbing a pole while the crowds celebrated the Philadelphia Eagles winning the NFC championship on Sunday night. The university released a statement, "Tyler Sabapathy (18) was a student in his first year at Temple University’s College of Public Health." Sources reported that Sabapathy had climbed … [Read more...] about Temple Student Dies After Tragic Fall During Eagles Celebration in Philadelphia
Chicago Teen Fights for Life After Family Ambushed in Mexico, Leaving 3 Dead
According to local and U.S. State Department reports a Chicago teenager is in an unconscious coma while three members of his family are dead. The group was shot last week in Mexico when they were on vacation. A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department confirmed Thursday, without naming the victims that two U.S. Citizens were killed in Durango state in … [Read more...] about Chicago Teen Fights for Life After Family Ambushed in Mexico, Leaving 3 Dead
Surgeon General Nominee’s Childhood Tragedy: Accidental Gun Discharge Claimed Father’s Life
Janette Nesheiwat was inspired to become a doctor after an accident with a gun in her childhood. Nesheiwat, then 13 years old accidentally knocked a gun over, which fired, and shot her dad in the head. The New York Times broke the story of this tragedy in February 1990. Nesheiwat reached up for the fishing tackle box that was on a shelf over her … [Read more...] about Surgeon General Nominee’s Childhood Tragedy: Accidental Gun Discharge Claimed Father’s Life