Cop fired after helping fellow officers in distress
It was a Saturday on campus when David Sedmak, a Rice University police officer, heard “Officer down, officer down!” on his scanner: Two members of the Houston Police Department had been shot downtown. Sedmak rushed to the scene to help his fellow officers. But Rice didn’t see Sedmak as a hero. Instead, the university fired [... ]
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Giffords ‘hero’ intern springs into action after shooting
TUCSON, Arizona (CNN) – First, Daniel Hernandez heard the shots ring out. Then, he heard someone yell, “Gun!” Moments later,…
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The Giants want to keep Cody Ross around after this season
Not every postseason hero gets to stick with their team forever — Francisco Cabrera had a nice moment, but 91 plate appearances after his big hit, he was gone — but Cody “death to inside fastballs” Ross isn’t likely to be one of those short term guys. Brian Sabean tells the Merc that the team…
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Hero tow truck driver saves woman after collision with three big rigs on Route 130 in Robbinsville (VIDEO)
ROBBINSVILLE — A 55-year-old West Berlin woman whose car was crushed in a crash involving three tractor-trailers yesterday on Route 130 was clinging to life in critical condition last night.
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Section of I-680 Named After Youngstown War Hero
A section of Interstate 680 is being renamed in honor of a Youngstown war hero. Richard “Doc” Powell was killed in battle while serving in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
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Following Eggman’s defeat, Sonic is invited to a party by the President, but he declines to take his new friend and another one of Chris’ classmates Helen to an island. Tails, Amy, Cream, Chris and Chuck go to the party without Sonic. Jerome Wise, the President’s secretary, launches an army mission to get Sonic. Sonic and Helen arrive at the island, but they’re attacked by the army. Sonic and Helen commandeer a helicopter and escape. Sonic finds out it’s late and he decides to bring Helen home. Helen confronts Sonic because the President is waiting for him. Sonic and Helen finally arrive at the party and Sonic meets the President. In the end, Helen tells the story to her parents
After an inexcusable shot, Ron Artest becomes an improbable hero
His ill-advised three-pointer nearly cost the Lakers dearly, but his follow of Kobe Bryant’s missed three-pointer gives them a win at the buzzer. His ill-advised three-pointer nearly cost the Lakers dearly, but his follow of Kobe Bryant’s missed three-pointer gives them a win at the buzzer.
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