Regulation of amusement parks is left to the states, and deaths are rare. But some say stronger rules are needed.

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The agency said a major rescue operation was underway near the coast of Baja California after it received reports of 27 people in the water.

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A roof collapse that killed 32 children and a teacher in northwest Pakistan has prompted safety inspections of schools across the region.

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