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At Least 15 Dead After Lisbon Funicular Derails and Crashes, Officials Say

The funicular line, one of three in Lisbon, is a popular tourist attraction.

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Emergency teams working at the site where the Elevador da Glória funicular derailed in Lisbon on Wednesday, killing more than a dozen people.
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Former Yankees First Baseman Mark Teixeira Says He Will Run for Congress

The three-time All-Star, who hit more than 400 home runs during his career, says he hopes to fill the seat held by Representative Chip Roy, a Republican.

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Mark Teixeira, who won his only World Series ring with the Yankees at the height of his career, served as the hitting coach during the 2024 All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
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Mother Who Said 7-Month-Old Was Kidnapped Stops Cooperating, Sheriff Says

The Sheriff’s Department in San Bernardino County, Calif., said that Emmanuel Haro’s mother had stopped speaking with investigators after being confronted with inconsistencies in her initial report.
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Ronnie Rondell, Stuntman Set on Fire for Pink Floyd Cover, Dies at 88

He was also known for his performances in “Twister” and “The Matrix Reloaded,” and came from a family of stunt performers.

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For the cover of Pink Floyd’s 1975 album, “Wish You Were Here,” Ronnie Rondell, wearing a fire-retardant layer beneath a business suit, was dowsed with gasoline and lit ablaze.
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