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Whoa! Iman Al-Obeidi Married? Plus, A Video From Her Mother

• March 29, 2011 • Comments Off

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Richmond High Gang Rape Case: Sixth Suspect “Played a Significant Role”

• October 30, 2009 • 3 Comments

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In Charleston, S.C., Saving Historic Homes Means Hoisting Them in the Air July 24, 2021
A city known for extraordinary architecture is coming to terms with intensifying storms, a rising sea and streets that flood with distressing regularity.
Why Some Americans Are Still Hesitant to Get Vaccinated July 24, 2021
The U.S. vaccine rollout has plateaued and the course of the coronavirus pandemic in this country may depend on how many people are ultimately swayed to get vaccinated.
Scenes From America’s Largest Wildfire July 24, 2021
Small fires burned inside hollowed-out trees. Smoke rose from the blackened dirt. On the edge of the Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, firefighters worked to halt the advance of the flames.
What to Know About the Heat Wave July 24, 2021
The forecast for the coming week suggests there will be few places in the contiguous United States to find relief.
A Grandfather Died in ‘Swatting’ Over His Twitter Handle, Officials Say July 24, 2021
Mark Herring had a fatal heart attack after the police swarmed his house after a fake emergency call. A Tennessee man was sentenced to five years in prison in connection with the episode.
‘He Had a Life Before Death’: Remembering Emmett Till for the Child He Was July 24, 2021
Emmett Till’s cousin Ollie Gordon recalled him as a jokester who “loved to make people laugh” as she reflected on their childhood together ahead of what would have been his 80th birthday.
Why America Isn’t Getting the Jan. 6 Investigation It Needs July 24, 2021
Reaching any kind of national consensus about what happened that day now feels like as much of a fantasy as any false-flag conspiracy theory.
Skilled in Strategy (and Grudges), Top Biden Adviser to Depart White House July 24, 2021
Anita Dunn, who is returning to her Democratic consulting company next month, has long faced questions about how her influence in the White House intersects with her company’s corporate work.

The Guardian, UK

Olympics 2020: latest news from day one of Tokyo Games – live updates! July 24, 2021
Carapaz wins cycling gold | Football: Japan 0-1 Team GBGames schedule | Results | Medal table | Full coverageSign up for the Guardian’s daily Olympic briefingEmail Barry with your thoughts or tweet @bglendenning 6.22pm BST Kon’nichiwa dear readers. Greetings from London. While Tokyo slumbers through the early hours with quite a few to go until action resumes […]
Thousands march in Budapest Pride to oppose anti-LGBTQ law July 24, 2021
Demonstrators say law that bans teaching of issue in schools is causing division in HungaryThousands of Hungarians have joined the annual Budapest Pride march to support LGBTQ people and protest against a law that limits teaching about homosexuality and transgender issues in schools.Hungary’s nationalist prime minister, Viktor Orbán, in power since 2010, has […]
Officials who are US allies among targets of NSO malware, says WhatsApp chief July 24, 2021
Will Cathcart claims government officials around the world among 1,400 WhatsApp users targeted in 2019Senior government officials around the world – including individuals in high national security positions who are “allies of the US” – were targeted by governments with NSO Group spyware in a 2019 attack against 1,400 WhatsApp users, according to the messagin […]
India floods: rescuers search for survivors among mud and debris July 24, 2021
Death toll from heavy monsoon rains on western coast climbs to 76, with nearly 90,000 people evacuated Rescuers in India combed through mud and debris on Saturday in a desperate search for survivors as the death toll from heavy monsoon rains climbed to 76, with nearly 90,000 people evacuated.Torrential downpours have lashed India’s western coast in recent da […]
Harry Dunn: US tries to prevent disclosure of alleged killer’s work record July 24, 2021
Government cites national security in civil case over 2019 death of British teenager in road crashThe US government has requested that the country’s civil courts prevent the disclosure of the employment details of Harry Dunn’s alleged killer in the interests of “national security”.The 19-year-old’s parents, Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn, lodged a claim agai […]
Arizona secretary of state tells Trump before election lie rally: get over it July 24, 2021
Democrat Katie Hobbs says ‘this is nothing more than being a sore loser’ as ex-president heads to Phoenix for eventArizona’s secretary of state had a message for Donald Trump before he appeared in Phoenix on Saturday: “Take your loss and accept it and move on.” Related: Fox News backs Covid vaccination – a pity no one told Tucker Carlson Continue reading... […]
Vatican reveals it owns more than 5,000 properties July 24, 2021
Real estate holdings published for first time show it owns 4,051 properties in Italy, 1,120 abroadThe Vatican has released information on its real estate holdings for the first time, revealing it owns more than 5,000 properties, as part of its most detailed financial disclosures ever.The information released on Saturday was contained in two documents – a con […]
Boris Johnson wants to mimic Tony Blair’s project, say No 10 sources July 24, 2021
PM wants to echo Blair’s promise of an ‘opportunity society’ and energise those who feel left behindBoris Johnson intends to mimic aspects of Tony Blair’s political project in the hope of winning over more voters in former Labour heartlands, Downing Street sources have revealed.While the Conservatives’ 2019-intake MPs are more likely to model themselves on M […]

The BBC

India monsoon: Rescuers search for survivors after heavy rains July 24, 2021
Heavy rains have battered India's western coast, leaving dozens dead and prompting mass evacuations.
Surfside tower collapse: No sign of final victim as Miami search ends July 24, 2021
As the search for remains in the collapsed apartment block ends, one victim remains unaccounted for.
Australia Covid: Arrests at anti-lockdown protests July 24, 2021
Thousands take to the streets in Sydney, with further protests in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Typhoon In-Fa sweeps towards China after flooding chaos July 24, 2021
Typhoon In-Fa is expected to make landfall on Sunday, days after floods devastated central areas.
Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance July 24, 2021
The government says the measure is to help its forces stop Taliban militants infiltrating cities.
China imposes sanctions on US officials July 23, 2021
The sanctions are in response to recent US sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong.
Baby orca, Toa, dies in New Zealand after failed search for mother July 24, 2021
Toa, a killer whale stranded from his family, had washed ashore on the New Zealand coast.
Tips from the Netherlands on how to build a nation of cyclists July 23, 2021
Some tips from the Dutch Cycling Embassy on how to make bikes the easiest and safest way to travel.