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sword stories: 4 news summaries

Johns Hopkins Student Kills Burglar With Samurai Sword

Johns Hopkins student defends home with lethal results: police

Sep 15, 09 2:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - For those thinking of burglarizing hapless eggheads, think again: A would-be burglar met his end at the hands of a Johns Hopkins student armed with a samurai sword early today, the Baltimore Sun reports. The student, who lives off-campus, told cops he heard a sound and went downstairs, to... More »

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Maryland • murder • Baltimore • Johns Hopkins University • samurai swords • sword

 Woman Dies Trying to Stop 
 Family Sword Fight 

Grandson charged with murder after bizarre altercation

Apr 9, 09 11:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - A woman is dead in Indianapolis after trying to stop her grandson and brother-in-law from fighting with swords early this morning, the Star reports. Christopher Rondeau, 39, faces preliminary murder charges after 77-year-old Franziska Stegbauer was stabbed in an altercation between him and Adolf Stegbauer, 69. Authorities are unsure if... More »

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crime • murder • Indianapolis • violence • stabbing • sword • relatives

Kickball 'Pirate' Busted With Sword at Macy's

It's just a 'prop,' says not-too-sharp shopper

May 26, 08 5:50 AM CDT
(Newser) - A knuckle-headed player for a local "Pirates" kickball team was busted at Macy's in Manhattan yesterday for sporting an actual swashbuckler's sword, reports the New York Post. The 29-year-old player told police the sword was a "prop" he was taking to a game—but cops were not amused.... More »

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Macy's • pirates • sword

Ritual Daggers Bar Sikhs From Meeting Pope

Religion, Secret Service at impasse for April interfaith US gathering

Mar 6, 08 12:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Sikh leaders won’t attend a US interfaith meeting with Pope Benedict XVI next month because the Secret Service won’t let them wear ceremonial daggers, the AP reports. Kirpaans are required attire for the Eastern religion. “We cannot undermine the rights and freedoms of religion in the name... More »

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Pope Benedict XVI • Secret Service • Catholic • Sikh • bishop • kirpaan • dagger • sword

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