“I’m very grateful to the fire department. ... It was very frightening.”

“I’m very grateful to the fire department. ... It was very frightening.”

Darla Murray of Warren, speaking about Bazetta Township fire and police. Her daughter and two grandchildren were rescued early Saturday from a duplex fire at 2403 Hoagland-Blackstub Road.

“We made it. I’m happy to see you. I’m happy to see anybody.”

Rolling Stones lead guitarist Keith Richards, whose survival has surprised many who thought he would succumb to drugs and drink, speaking during the band’s first concert to mark the 50th anniversary of their debut.

“This is a blow to the morale of the regime, because it is close to the heart of the capital.”

Syrian Abdul-Rahman, referring to the rebels’ capture of a helicopter base about 10 miles from Damascus.