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In 1961, for instance, a riot erupted at the merry-go-round when police officers alleged a 17-year-old Black rider failed to pay for his admission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Raman has described her handling of that proposal as her biggest mistake at City Hall, saying she had failed to do the necessary work to build support and created “unnecessary friction.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
The hospital set up a special Papal suite following the failed assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II's life in May 1981, which is still in use today.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Remember when internet demand grew while debt-laden Global Crossing spectacularly failed because prices dropped too fast?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
He tried to come up with something intelligent to say, but words failed him.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
