as in suicides
the suffering and death of a martyr
He suffered martyrdom for his religious beliefs.
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Rayo-Garzon and Cruz Silva are among seven detainees who died of apparent suicides since the start of 2025.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
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The American Civil Liberties Union and federal public defenders said inmates’ rights had been violated and there were stabbings, suicides and even one homicide.—
Heather Hollingsworth,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The county is already facing a lawsuit related to its response from Southern California Edison, which claims the county’s mistakes contributed significantly to the fatalities from the wildfire.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Traffic fatalities in Milwaukee hit a six-year low in 2025 thanks in part to recent efforts to improve traffic safety, city officials say.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The strikes caused damage to buildings but no significant casualties were reported.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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No casualties were initially reported, QatarEnergy said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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