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Oct 26, 2017

D.C. Launches New Tech Tools To Help Heart Attack Victims

The Pulsepoint app alerts people when someone nearby needs CPR.

Jan 09, 2014

Man Dies After Suffering Apparent Heart Attack On Metro

The Arizona man became unresponsive as train came into Union Station.

Jul 06, 2012

Ohio Restaurant Owner Dies After Breakfast Visit From Obama

Hours after she served breakfast to President Obama this morning, Josephine “Ann” Harris, the owner of a diner in Akron, Ohio died of a heart attack. She was 70.

Jun 19, 2011

Man Avoids Robbery by Faking Heart Attack

John Woodland, a 45-year-old with no fixed address, was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison for a series of robberies committed at ATMs in downtown D.C. — but one less than he had planned.

Jul 30, 2008

Coronarypocalypse @ The Cheesecake Factory

Ice cream, doughnuts, pizza. This summer’s giveaways have been taxing on our bodies, but today’s heart-clogging bargain may really take the cake. The Cheesecake Factory is celebrating its 30th anniversary, conveniently scheduled on National Cheesecake Day, by offering slices of any of its 30+ cheesecake variations for $1.50 all day long (limit 1 per guest). Since the offer is for dine-in guests only, don’t expect to waltz out of the Factory gorging on cake without…

 
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