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Bobbi Kristina Brown Was Said to Have Disappeared For Hours and Was Found Doing Dope After Whitney’s Funeral

• February 19, 2012 • 2 Comments

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Marie Osmond’s Adoptive Son Commits Suicide, and There Are Questions…

• March 1, 2010 • Comments Off

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Live Coronavirus Updates and News May 26, 2020
About a dozen states are seeing an uptick in cases. California is in “economic free fall” after its early shutdown. After President Trump appeared to mock Joseph R. Biden Jr. for wearing a mask, the former vice president said, “You’re supposed to lead by example.”
A Pandemic Bright Spot: In Many Places, Less Crime May 26, 2020
The absence of people outdoors has produced a rare positive payoff in most American cities, big and small.
The Price of a Virus Lockdown: Economic ‘Free Fall’ in California May 26, 2020
California’s strengths — as a hub for commerce, tourism and education in the Pacific Rim — have become liabilities in the pandemic.
Even on Memorial Day, ‘You Can’t Escape’ Coronavirus May 26, 2020
At beaches, seaside arcades and other attractions, many people hoped to turn the page from the past few months. Still, moving past the pandemic is a long way off.
Twitter Grapples Anew With Its Trump Conundrum May 26, 2020
The social media company came under fire — again — for not removing Mr. Trump’s posts that contain falsehoods.
Longtime Pentagon Watchdog Stepping Down From Post May 26, 2020
President Trump had ousted the official last month from a new role overseeing the administration’s spending of pandemic relief money.
A Socially Distanced Las Vegas? What Are the Odds? May 26, 2020
Will a stripped-down version of the city attract the same number of visitors who used to come to party at pools, dance in nightclubs and gamble in casinos?
After Crowding at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri Officials Urge Quarantine May 26, 2020
“It’s irresponsible and dangerous to engage in such high risk behavior just to have some fun over the extended holiday weekend,” said the mayor of St. Louis.

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Coronavirus live news: Putin says Russia past peak of outbreak despite highest daily death toll May 26, 2020
WHO warns of second peak as global cases pass 5.5m; Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar denies picnic with friends was rule breach; world health leaders urge green recoveryGlobal report: ‘disaster’ looms as WHO warns of second peakLeo Varadkar denies picnic with friends broke Covid-19 rulesPolice open investigation into Dominic Cummings US coronavirus updates - liv […]
Tory unrest increases pressure on PM to sack Dominic Cummings May 26, 2020
Extraordinary party revolt and public criticisms reflect anger over aide’s lockdown breachesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBoris Johnson faced an extraordinary and growing revolt from within his own party on Tuesday over his refusal to sack his chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, for breaching lockdown rules.On a day of dramatic dev […]
Global report: Germany to relax travel curbs as Spain mourns Covid-19 victims May 26, 2020
France defends tracking app amid privacy concerns and Hungary aims to lift state of emergencyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDenmark has made it easier for cross-border couples separated from their partners by lockdown to meet again, while Germany is expected to allow travel to 31 European countries from mid-June, as EU countries […]
Coronavirus US live: Trump pushes conspiracy theory and mask politics as death toll approaches 100,000 May 26, 2020
President refuses to denounce debunked claims against ScarboroughNew York governor will meet US president on WednesdayTrump and Biden at center of battle over mask-wearingWashington DC reports zero coronavirus deaths for first time since MarchWhy first US coronavirus death may for ever go unmarkedCoronavirus – latest global updatesGet a fresh perspective on […]
China's military says it is prepared to protect security in Hong Kong, as protests grow May 26, 2020
PLA commander says 10,000 troops are prepared to ‘safeguard’ city’s sovereignty as Beijing warns against ‘underestimating’ ChinaChina’s military is ready and able to “safeguard” Chinese sovereignty in Hong Kong, the commander of the city-based garrison has said, amid growing anger at Beijing’s plans to bypass Hong Kong’s legislature and impose national secur […]
FBI investigating death of black man after footage shows officer kneeling on his neck May 26, 2020
George Floyd told Minneapolis police ‘I cannot breathe’Four officers involved in Floyd’s death firedThe FBI and authorities in Minnesota have launched investigations into the death of an African American man after an incident, captured on video, in which a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground.In the footage the man, late […]
Newcastle takeover in serious doubt as WTO rules pirate TV channel is Saudi May 26, 2020
Saudi Arabia is behind satellite TV service beoutQ, WTO rules‘Breach of international law’ threatens £300m deal for clubThe controversial £300m Saudi Arabia-funded takeover of Newcastle United appears to be in serious doubt after the World Trade Organization ruled that the country is behind a pirate satellite TV and streaming service that offers illegal acce […]
Video of white woman calling police on black man in Central Park draws outrage May 26, 2020
Woman called 911 after birdwatcher asked her to leash her dog, reigniting storm over everyday racismFootage of a confrontation between a black birdwatcher and a white dog walker in Central Park in New York has gone viral, reigniting national debate over everyday racism and a social media storm. Related: Coronavirus US live: Trump and Cuomo to discuss 'm […]

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Four Minnesota cops fired after death of unarmed black man May 26, 2020
The FBI investigates Minneapolis police after video shows man being arrested saying "I can't breathe".
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning May 26, 2020
This is the first time the social media company has placed a marker on one of President Trump’s tweets.
Coronavirus: France announces €8bn rescue plan for car industry May 26, 2020
President Emmanuel Macron wants France to become the top producer of clean vehicles in Europe.
Epic 7,500-mile cuckoo migration wows scientists May 26, 2020
Scientists have tracked a cuckoo's migratory flight from Africa to its breeding ground in Mongolia.
Coronavirus: Denmark opens borders to divided lovers May 26, 2020
Boyfriends and girlfriends living in Germany and the Nordic countries can visit partners in Denmark.
US says Russia sent jets to Libya 'mercenaries' May 26, 2020
Russia urges peace talks as the US accuses it of meddling in the Libya conflict.
JK Rowling unveils The Ickabog, her first non-Harry Potter children's book May 26, 2020
The Ickabog is her first non-Harry Potter children's story, and will be published in instalments.
Costa Rica celebrates first same-sex weddings May 26, 2020
The country is the first in Central America to allow same-sex couples to marry in landmark ruling.