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D4vd pleads not guilty to murder as legal team steps aside for public defender
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D4vd defender David Anthony Burke faced arraignment on murder charges related to the death and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, with prosecutors seeking trial after a hearing found sufficient evidence. The case includes charges of first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a minor, and mutilation of remains, and prosecutors have not ruled out seeking the death penalty as the investigation details—including a long-running relationship with the victim—are laid out in court records and media reports.
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Toddler's garden pond death ruled accidental
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Isobel Abigail Maxwell, a two-year-old from Doncaster, drowned in her family’s garden pond on Christmas Day; an inquest ruled the death accidental and noted it occurred after she wandered outside unseen. The coroner highlighted that doors may have been left ajar, the fence around the pond was incomplete, and 14 relatives were present, with the family planning to fill in the pond in the summer.
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Heat deaths vastly undercounted, NPR finds
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A joint NPR and Boston University investigation shows thousands die annually from heat in the US, with official counts undercounting the toll due to inconsistent death data collection. Across Europe, heat-related excess mortality is surging, affecting a wide age range and straining healthcare systems amid record-breaking temperatures.
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Driver blows by a stopped school bus while a police officer is behind it
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Lesotho expands male midwife workforce to curb deaths
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Lesotho is increasingly recruiting male midwives to expand the skilled birth attendant workforce and bring care closer to rural communities, a shift that supports a target to cut maternal deaths and is already seeing higher shares of births attended by trained providers. While male midwives face cultural barriers, outreach efforts and visible role models like Sehloho Ntlhane are slowly normalizing the profession and expanding access for women in remote areas.
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‘Terrorist Motive’ Sent A Climate Activist To Prison For 25 Years. Appeals Court Says Not So Fast.
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LAPD releases videos of two officer-involved deaths
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The LAPD released footage of two incidents in which suspects died after encounters with officers: Jose Carlos Hoyos-Munoz, a handcuffed inmate who was beaten and left with a hood over his head before he died, and Alejandro Luis Garcia, who was shot after advancing toward officers with a bat. Mayor Karen Bass called for an independent review of officer-involved deaths and stressed the need for better mental health training and crisis response within policing.
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Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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South Carolina caregiver accused in $5 deed transfer
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Rowland alleges that her 75-year-old father’s Conway, South Carolina home was deeded to his caregiver, Sarah Smalls, weeks before his death, with accompanying questions about financial transfers and power of attorney, triggering a police investigation. The saga includes changes to the home, a Ring doorbell encounter, and tense confrontations when the daughter visited, suggesting Smalls may have acted as owner while the family questioned the circumstances surrounding the death.
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Tennessee Vols to wear Dolly Parton butterfly sticker all season
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The Tennessee Volunteers will wear an orange butterfly helmet sticker with Dolly Parton’s signature for every game this season to honor her East Tennessee roots, charitable work, and lasting impact on the program. Coach Josh Heupel and other UT figures have celebrated Parton’s legacy, including her Imagination Library, following her death in 2026.
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Classy move by Heupel and the program, she was practically a symbol of Tennessee pride for decades.
D.C. officer dies from gunshot wound, police say no other person involved
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An MPD officer died from a gunshot wound sustained inside the Second District station in Northwest D.C. around 5 a.m. on August 31, 2026, with authorities saying no other party was involved and the Internal Affairs Bureau investigating. The incident adds to MPD's long toll of line-of-duty deaths since 2000 as updates continue to emerge.
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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Expands, Death Toll Rises
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— Aug 24, 2026
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in its history, centered in Ituri, with 5,514 confirmed cases and 2,642 deaths and a case fatality rate near 48%, including many deaths occurring outside treatment centers. While tens of thousands of vaccine doses have arrived, authorities warn Ervebo’s effectiveness against the Bundibugyo virus is unproven and call for scaled-up action to reach affected communities and bolster response efforts.
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Chelsea Fan Page Claims Club Has World’s Best Front Three
A Chelsea FC fan account posted claiming the club has the world's best front three, drawing mostly supportive replies from Chelsea fans with only light banter and mockery from rivals. The reaction is one-sided rather than deeply polarized.
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West Bank violence surges, Palestinian child deaths rise
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Israeli forces and settlers have stepped up attacks across the West Bank, including raids, land bulldozing, and sieges that sparked international condemnation. Rights groups warn that Palestinian children and teenagers are dying at an unprecedented rate since October 2023, with hundreds killed and few investigations or accountability.
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House Republicans probe DEA policy whistleblowers say let fentanyl reach streets
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Republicans on the House Oversight Committee, led by Rep. James Comer, are probing the DEA’s policy of monitoring rather than seizing major fentanyl shipments, arguing it contributed to harm and deaths amid the nation’s fentanyl crisis. The inquiry follows whistleblower accounts from New Mexico, a lawsuit by the state attorney general seeking records, AP investigations, and ongoing national security concerns, including the White House’s designation of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
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Monitoring instead of seizing sounds like a strategy that only makes sense on paper. In practice people are dying.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 6,000 cases as containment grows harder
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and about 2,911 deaths, marking the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history as it spreads across six provinces amid insecurity and distrust that hinder response efforts. Health workers face elevated safety risks while vaccination campaigns and ongoing vaccine development, including Ervebo use and new candidates, are under way, with WHO stressing the outbreak remains out of control and highlighting the need for global R&D support.
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More Than 100 Bald and Golden Eagle Deaths Connected to Wind Power Developer
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— Apr 6, 2022
A wind power developer based in the United States admitted that at least 150 bald and golden eagles have died across 50 of its 154 wind energy facilities, according to the Department of Justice. ESI Energy Inc. (ESI)…
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Washington Park Mass Shooting One Dead Nine Wounded
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A man died after being attacked by multiple dogs in the 2100 block of North 49th Street in Washington Park, with authorities saying the death occurred at the scene and the case is under active investigation. Neighbors described fear around dog incidents and reported the dogs belong to a neighbor who is a landlord, underscoring ongoing community concerns about pet control in the area.
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New Excavation Offers Clues to Jesus’ Burial Site
A new archaeological excavation beneath Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre has revealed evidence that may help reconstruct what the area looked like around the time of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. According to Fox News , Francesca Stasolla, an archaeology professor at Sapienza University of Rome, led the excavation in 2025. The findings were detailed in a 98-page preliminary report recentl
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Nepal Flood Toll Soars, Thousands Missing
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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar expressed solidarity and prayed for families affected by Nepal's floods, underscoring the distress of not knowing whether loved ones are safe as rescue operations continue. Official updates report 359 deaths and about 910 people missing, with 84 Indians rescued and 290 uncontactable, including 63 Trishuli-I workers and 21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims, as authorities coordinate ongoing relief efforts.
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Which of the nine drives runs you?
Beneath the personality is a motive. Twelve questions and the AI names the drive that's actually steering — and what it costs you.
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Bodies Recovered Across Rivers, Several Missing
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A string of river-related fatalities and missing persons were reported across the West to the Southeast, including a Grand Canyon flood death with 15 others unaccounted for, plus recovered bodies in the Ohio River, the Columbia River, and Beaufort County waterways as investigators work to determine causes and connections. Authorities emphasize that the incidents are not believed to be connected while continuing to identify victims and gather details.
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Syrian investigator faces prosecution over detainee death
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— Aug 20, 2026
A Syrian police investigator who slapped a detainee with hemophilia during interrogation died days after release and will face prosecution, with authorities saying medical complications contributed to the death and the incident sparked broad investigations into police conduct. The case has intensified scrutiny of detention abuses under the Assad era and amid ongoing probes that may expand to other officers, as rights groups note persistent patterns of mistreatment in Syria’s security apparatus.
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Thai woman jailed one year in Myanmar immigration case
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— Aug 26, 2026
A Thai woman, Pavinee Supasirivisan, was sentenced to one year in prison in Myanmar for immigration violations related to the death of her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat, with a potential murder charge still under investigation. Western outlets identify the victim as Daniel Paul Riva, a U.S. State Department officer, and the incident occurred near the U.S. Embassy at the Sakura Residence & Hotel.
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NAACP Joins Team in Nolan Wells Death
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— Aug 17, 2026
The NAACP’s Office of General Counsel joined the Wells family’s legal team to press for a full, transparent investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells on Horn Island, expanding resources and scrutiny alongside Ben Crump and other civil rights leaders. The move signals heightened national attention and concerns about accountability and race, with lawmakers and advocates pushing for answers, including potential federal review.
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JD Vance Blasts Abdul El-Sayed Over Family Attacks
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Dolly Parton Dies; Dollywood Stake Revealed, Plans Announced
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— Aug 25, 2026
Dollywood will remain open this week following Dolly Parton's death, honoring her wish that the show must go on and carrying forward her legacy of joy, hope, and togetherness. Park leaders, Parton's family, and national figures paid tribute, noting the park will open on Wednesday and that Parton’s ethos continues to shape Dollywood, while a national gesture included flags lowered in her honor by President Donald Trump.
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Dolly Parton Dies as Library Expands Globally
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— Aug 25, 2026
Following Dolly Parton's death, leaders across states and communities reflected on her Imagination Library’s impact, highlighting its reach from Kentucky and Ohio to Tennessee with hundreds of millions of books mailed since 1995 and ongoing expansion. The program’s growth was inspired by Parton’s own family story and sustained by grassroots fundraising efforts in places like Lake County, Florida, and its global reach, including international partnerships and continued enrollment for millions of children.
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Vanessa Bryant, Celebrities Honor Kobe on 48th Birthday
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— Aug 23, 2026
On Kobe Bryant’s would-be 48th birthday, Vanessa Bryant shared heartfelt tributes and throwback moments to honor his memory, with family and fans continuing to celebrate his legacy. The NBA community, including the Lakers and figures like Magic Johnson, joined in remembering Kobe and Gianna, whose deaths in a 2020 helicopter crash deeply affected the sport.
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Peter Cullen, Iconic Optimus Prime Voice, Dies at 85
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Peter Cullen, the 85-year-old Canadian voice actor best known as Optimus Prime, died at his Los Angeles home with the cause of death not disclosed, and his family asked fans to honor his legacy by showing compassion and leadership. Tributes note his four-decade tenure voicing Optimus Prime across animation, live-action films, and video games, along with other iconic roles such as Eeyore and Predator sounds, and his recognition including a 2010 Transformers Hall of Fame induction and a 2023 Lifetime Achievement Emmy.
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Shock Numbers: Alcohol-Related Deaths in 2020 Among Adults Under 65 Surpassed COVID-Related Deaths
Reporting
— Mar 22, 2022
COVID-19 related deaths among adults younger than 65 were outnumbered by alcohol-related deaths in 2020, according to a report . Alcohol-related deaths in the United States increased by 25% from 2019 to 2020, as The New…
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Lando Norris Launches LN4 Fusion Junior Racing Team for 2027 F3 Entry and F2 Ambitions
The official @F1 account posted that McLaren driver Lando Norris has announced LN4 Fusion, a new project securing an entry for the 2027 Formula 3 season (via assets from AIX Racing) and applying for the FIA Formula 2 team selection process ahead of 2027. It also involves a driver development programme (LN4 Legacy). The post is trending due to the high-profile nature of a current F1 star expanding into team ownership in the junior single-seater pathway, generating strong fan excitement and official coverage from F2/F3 accounts.
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