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• Hanna bears down on Southeast as Ike weakens
Rain and wind from Hanna could start as early as Friday night in the South, where some residents shuttered houses and stocked up on food and sandbags, coastal parks closed, and schools canceled events and changed sports schedules.
• $500,000 reward as cops hunt L.A. serial killer
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved the reward first proposed by City Councilman Bernard Parks, who as police chief in 2001 ordered the department to look into a backlog of unsolved cases.
• Canada’s top attractions
Canada’s national parks draw approximately 13 million visitors annually. The system’s crown jewel, Banff National Park , in the Canadian Rockies (in the province of Alberta) attracted about 3.3 million adventure-seekers and nature lovers last year
• Disney to serve healthier food at its parks
Oct. 18: Jumping on the healthy-eating bandwagon, Disney bans its popular characters from endorsing sugary and fat-laden snacks. It is also axing junk food from all kids meals at its theme parks. NBC's Peter Alexander reports. LOS ANGELES - The Walt ...
• Teen girl’s feet severed while on thrill ride
June 22: A 13-year old girl visiting Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville loses both of her feet when a ride malfunctions. WAVE-TV's Mark Schnyder reports. LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Six Flags has shut down four thrill rides at parks around the country ...