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Nepal Quake Leaves Doctors Racing
(May 1, 2015)

   In an attempt to safe as many lives as possible, overwhelmed doctors at Nepal's crowded National Trauma Center make split-second life or death decisions by trying to arrange earthquake patients in order of priority making sure they can get to everyone on time.

   The center which is connected to the capital's Bir Hospital is filled with overworked medics . air officials and volunteers trying to help with the aftermath of the 7.8- magnitude earthquake that has killed more than six thousand civilians.

   Hours after the quake, some two thousand people rushed for medical attention to the center which could only house 150 injured at a time.

   Due to the locate and rough terrain, it meant it would be a couple of days until survivors from remote villages would be able to be airlifted to safety.

Baltimore Riots
(April 30, 2015)

   No riot is normal, but after several days those peaceful protests turned into violence. The riots are believed to have been able to be prevented had city officials made different decisions.

   People have been demonstrating anger on the streets since Freddie Gray died on April 19 but violence has only broken out twice. The violence was accompanied by televised standoffs between protesters and officers, looting, and fires.