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Texan whose husband died by hot tub electrocution at Mexican beach resort files wrongful death suit

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MEXICO CITY (AP) – An American tourist was killed and his wife hospitalized after being electrocuted in a hot tub in a Mexican beach town earlier this week, an incident that prompted the family to sue the resort for wrongful death and negligence, their lawyers said Saturday. The seriously injured woman, 35-year-old Lizette Zambrano, filed … Read more

Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy reviews Dallas pizza place before Mavericks-Celtics game

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DALLAS — Before the Mavs and Celtics tipped off Game 4, one of the noted celebrities in attendance for the game reviewed a downtown Dallas pizza place.  Dave Portnoy, a noted Celtics fan and creator of Barstool Sports, does an Internet show he calls “One Bite Pizza Reviews,” in which he reviews pizza from restaurants … Read more

Arlington fire department mourns loss of 3 K-9s in just over a month

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All three dogs served the Arlington Fire Department as explosion detection canines (EOD). ARLINGTON, Texas — The Arlington Fire Department announced the unfortunate passing of a third explosion detection canine in just over a month. Since the beginning of May, EOD canine Ben, EOD canine Shiner (retired) and EOD canine George (retired) have all passed … Read more

‘I believe in me’ | WBA boxer Frank Martin shares how boxing shaped his life ahead of lightweight title fight

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On Saturday, June 15, Martin will face Gervonta “Tank” Davis for the WBA Lightweight championship. DALLAS, Texas — Some things in life just come easy. At times, though, there are other things you just have to fight for. Frank Martin started his boxing career late but has made a name for himself as one of … Read more