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Mystery over billionaire CEO’s missing child
The billionaire heiress chil of one of Silicon Valley’s top CEOs has disappeared without a trace.
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More than 50 people die after boat capsizes in Central African Republic, says official
At least 58 people going to a funeral died after their overloaded river boat capsized in the Central African Republic's capital Bangui, the head of civil protection said on Saturday.
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Brooklyn’s ‘bling bishop’ found guilty of wire fraud, extortion and lying to FBI
Lamor Miller-Whitehead first attracted media scrutiny when he was robbed of $1m in jewelry during a livestreamed church service
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Freakish video shows tyre fall off plane
Watch the freakish moment a Japan-bound flight was forced to be diverted after one of its tyres fell off.
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Biden defends his memory in surprise speech after special counsel report
President says ‘my memory is fine’ after report on classified documents case calls him ‘elderly man with poor memory’
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Secret sex tapes expose hypocrisy of country’s elites
A country with hard line rules on sex and drugs is embroiled in a scandal as prominent figures are exposed in X-rated footage.
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The middle finger is the most controversial digit. Thank the ancient Greeks for that.
The middle finger has since become a frequently used emoji
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HBCU administrator's death by suicide prompts calls for president's resignation
Antoinette Candia-Bailey accused president John Moseley of bullying.
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Just How Rich Were the McCallisters in ‘Home Alone’?
Fans have been debating the McCallister family’s wealth for years. We asked the Federal Reserve for answers.
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She miscarried in her bathroom. Now she’s charged with abuse of a corpse.
In 2019, a Warren County, Ohio, woman was found guilty of abuse of a corpse in connection with the death of her newborn daughter; her defense lawyer said the baby was stillborn.
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Missing boy found alive six years later
Alex Batty, from England, vanished in Spain six years ago. Now he has been found alive and well in France.
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Ten ways to avoid scams when booking holiday travel
With news of Booking.com hackers increasing attacks on customers, we ask two cyber-security and travel fraud experts for their top tips on how to protect yourself when booking a trip.
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A $44 million lotto ticket in Florida has expired. Here's what will happen to the money
The prize winnings will now go to a fund to support Florida public education and a 20% cut will return to the prize pool.
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A doctor tried to renew his passport. Now he’s no longer a citizen.
The Northern Virginia doctor was born in D.C. and given a U.S. birth certificate. At 61, he learned his citizenship was granted by mistake.
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Jared Leto climbs Empire State Building
He's known for going to great lengths to win an Oscar - and now Jared Leto is going to great heights to promote his band's next tour.
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