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1 killed in music festival stage collapse

Aug. 2, 2009
One person was killed and 15 others were injured Saturday when an outdoor stage collapsed in western Canada's Alberta province, police said.
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Memorial Day Ceremonies on the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York
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American Military Service members and Veterans hold a 100 foot wide U.S. Flag for Memorial Day ceremonies at the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum in New York City on May 28, 2012. UPI/John Angelillo