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Shaniya Davis Trial Postponed AGAIN! Until April, 2013

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In Nashville, Rolling Parties Rage at Every Stoplight September 19, 2021
As Nashville’s popularity has grown, so has the “transportainment” business — a motley assortment including old buses, farm tractors and a truck with a hot tub. Many think it has gotten out of hand.
Alabama Begins Removing Racist Language From Its Constitution September 19, 2021
Many outdated provisions have long since been invalidated, but the language that was specifically intended to enshrine white supremacy has remained.
The ‘Murdaugh Murders’ in South Carolina: What to Know September 19, 2021
The unsolved killings of a lawyer’s wife and son have brought new scrutiny to three other deaths in recent years.
Harassed and Harangued, Poll Workers Now Have a New Form of Defense September 18, 2021
Threatened by extremists and under fire by politicians, election workers now have their own legal defense network. It’s a perk they never expected to need.
What We Know About Brian Laundrie, the Fiancé of Gabby Petito September 20, 2021
Mr. Laundrie, who is missing, was the last known person to have been with Ms. Petito before she went missing, according to the authorities.
Who is Gabby Petito? September 20, 2021
Gabrielle Petito had worked as a pharmacy technician to save money for a crosscountry trip with her boyfriend.
Democrats Dealt a Blow on Immigration Plans September 20, 2021
The Senate’s parliamentarian ruled that Democrats’ plan to give 8 million immigrants a path to citizenship could not be achieved through the reconciliation process.
Remains Matching Description of Gabrielle Petito Were Found in Wyoming Camping Area September 20, 2021
Ms. Petito was last known to be driving toward the area with her fiancé as they embarked on a cross-country trip, according to her family.

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‘We felt fooled’: France still furious after Australia scraps $90bn submarine deal September 20, 2021
‘Maybe we’re not friends,’ recalled ambassador says, claiming Scott Morrison ‘kept us in the dark intentionally’Follow our Covid live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app;get our morning email briefingFrench anger at the Morrison government’s decision to scrap its $90bn submarine program with France continues to boil over, with the country’s reca […]
Meeting Cop26 finance goals ‘going to be tough’, says Boris Johnson September 20, 2021
Prime minister estimates just 60% chance of securing $100bn in aid pledges before Glasgow conferenceBoris Johnson has said he fears there is only a 60% chance that the $100bn in climate finance viewed as key to securing an ambitious outcome to the Cop26 summit will be in place by the time world leaders meet in Glasgow in November.Speaking to journalists en r […]
Emmys 2021: Ted Lasso and The Crown triumph while no actors of color win September 20, 2021
The big night for TV saw triumphs for Brits – including Olivia Colman, Kate Winslet and Michaela Coel – yet a diversity problem remainsThe 73rd Emmy awards mostly stuck to the predicted script on Sunday, celebrating favorites Ted Lasso, The Queen’s Gambit, and The Crown, in an awards-stuffed return to a (mostly) normal ceremony that celebrated diversity yet […]
Justin Trudeau’s bid for third term in balance as Canada goes to polls September 20, 2021
Post-vaccination election gamble may backfire as parties face off in tightly contested vote battleAs Canadians head to the polls on Monday, prime minister Justin Trudeau will be watching nervously to see if his gamble to call an election will win his party more power in parliament – or leave him with even fewer seats and rivals sensing a growing political we […]
Spanish Canary Island volcano erupts, sending lava streaming towards villages September 20, 2021
About 5,000 people have been evacuated from near the volcano on La Palma Island but no injuries reportedA volcano has erupted on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma, sending lava shooting into the air and streaming in rivers towards houses in two villages from the Cumbre Vieja national park in the south of the island.Authorities had begun evacuating the in […]
British ‘baby shortage’ could lead to economic decline, says thinktank September 20, 2021
Social Market Foundation suggests measures including better childcare provision to increase birthrate Britain is facing a “baby shortage” that could lead to “long-term economic stagnation”, a thinktank has said.The Social Market Foundation (SMF) said the birthrate was almost half what it was at its postwar peak in the 1960s, and the country’s ageing populati […]
Pro-Putin party wins majority in Russian elections despite declining support September 20, 2021
Partial results show ruling United Russia party will retain power in parliament after winning over 45% of the voteRussia’s ruling United Russia party, which supports president Vladimir Putin, retained its majority in parliament after a three-day election and a sweeping crackdown on its critics, despite losing around one fifth of its support, partial results […]
Shares in China’s Evergrande plunge again as fears of contagion grow September 20, 2021
Hong Kong stock fell almost 17% amid default fears that are beginning to have a knock-on effect on other markets Shares in the embattled Chinese property company Evergrande have plunged 17% as investors weigh up whether the group’s massive debt problems could trigger a broader sell off across all financial markets.Evergrande plunged to its lowest market valu […]

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Aukus: France pulls out of UK defence talks amid row September 20, 2021
Paris is angry after Australia cancelled a submarine contract in favour of a deal with the UK and US.
Aukus could trigger a 'nuclear arms race', says North Korea September 20, 2021
Pyongyang said the pact would "upset the strategic balance in the Asia-Pacific region".
Migrants in Texas: US flies Haitian migrants back home from border September 19, 2021
Hundreds of would-be immigrants camped under a bridge on the US-Mexico border are returned to Haiti.
Russia election: Putin's party heads for victory amid vote fraud claims September 20, 2021
The pro-Kremlin United Russia party is on course for a majority in a parliamentary vote.
Hong Kong sees patriots inducted into new election committee September 20, 2021
Hong Kong had earlier passed a way designed to keep "unpatriotic" people from positions of power.
Gabby Petito: Body matching missing woman found in Wyoming September 20, 2021
Crews searching for the missing Florida woman have found a body in a national park, the FBI says.
Canary Islands: Spanish PM arrives amid volcano eruption September 20, 2021
Pedro Sanchez has arrived on La Palma where a volcanic eruption has forced evacuations.
My husband and son fought in Afghanistan - it changed all of us September 19, 2021
America's two decades in Afghanistan impacted those who served - and the families waiting at home.

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