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'She was full of life', dad of teen who died in Laos poisonings tells BBC
Shaun Bowles tells the BBC his daughter was having "so much fun" before drinking tainted alcohol.BBC News - 6h -
She Swapped Her ‘Spinsterlicious Life’ for Him
Eleanore Wells loved her single, child-free life so much that she wrote a book about it. Then, at 60, she moved to Australia where she met Anthony Graham.The New York Times - 1d -
Son appeals for lost Rolex after dad dies at match
Jamie Gray is desperate to get back the watch, which he says his father wore every day for 20 years.BBC News - 8h -
Equality Caucus chair tells 'idiots' who claimed Wisconsin shooter was trans to 'f‑‑‑ off'
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.), chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, which works to advance LGBTQ equality in the House, on Tuesday slammed “idiots” who claimed without evidence that the shooter ...The Hill - 20h -
Dad and stepmom sent to prison for life in killing of 10-year-old girl in England
The father and stepmother of a severely abused 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England have been sentenced to life in prison for murderABC News - 23h -
Dad and stepmother who fled from U.K. to Pakistan after 10-year-old's death are sentenced to life in prison for murder
Dad and stepmother who fled from U.K. to Pakistan after 10-year-old's death are sentenced to life in prison for murderABC News - 1d -
Gaza ceasefire talks in final stage, Palestinian negotiator tells BBC
The official outlines a phased plan which would see hostages freed in step with Israeli pullouts.BBC News - 1d -
‘Without a voice, she had no self’: who was the real Maria Callas?
A new Oscar-tipped Netflix film sheds light on the later years of the opera legend, played by Angelina Jolie, and the problems she faced. “Madame is the greatest star of them all.”. The words are ...The Guardian - 1d -
How a young Dutch woman’s life began when she was allowed to die
At the last minute, Zoë decided to call off her euthanasia. But how do you start over after you’ve said all of your goodbyes?. It was a sunny summer morning when Zoë opened the countdown calendar ...The Guardian - 1d -
Australian teen among suspected mass poisoning suffered seizure after drinking cocktail at Fiji resort, grandfather says
David Sandoe says a late night phone call from his daughter sent shivers down his spine after recent methanol poisonings killed two Australians in Laos. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...The Guardian - 2d -
'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in jihadist base
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.BBC News - 2d -
Women's soccer star Deyna Castellanos says college in the U.S. changed her life — and she's paying it forward
Bay FC midfielder Deyna Castellanos' foundation helps young international soccer players obtain scholarships to come study and play in the U.S. like she did.NBC News - 4d -
23 Gifts for Dads Who Don't Need Anything (2024)
The best gift idea for your dad is a nicer version of something he already owns. The second best is one of these things.Wired - 5d -
The Indian teen who became the world's youngest chess champion
On Thursday Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world champion at the age of 18.BBC News - 5d -
Wisconsin dad who faked death and fled overseas is back in U.S., charged with obstruction
The Wisconsin man accused of hatching an elaborate plan to fake his death before he turned up with a woman in western Asia returned to U.S. soil and was arrested, authorities said Wednesday.NBC News - 5d -
Harshita Brella told family her husband would kill her, mother tells BBC
Harshita's body was found in the boot of a car in east London last month.BBC News - 5d -
Husband, dad of 3 who faked death on lake has returned to US willingly
Ryan Borgwardt, the husband and father who authorities said faked his own death at a Wisconsin lake and fled the country, is back in Wisconsin and in custody.ABC News - 6d -
Teen killed in crash 'died doing what he loved'
Patrick Sawicki was a "force of nature" who will continue to inspire those who loved him, his family says.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Diddy could face 300 potential legal cases, lawyer tells BBC
US lawyer Tony Buzbee says he still receives daily calls with new allegations about the music mogul.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Tulsi Gabbard says she stands in full support with Trump on Syria developments
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has put Tulsi Gabbard's history with the country in the spotlight as she works to garner support as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for director of ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Still rockin': As a singer turns 80, the Christmas song she sang as a teen is a holiday staple
Brenda Lee's memories of recording “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree” are a little hazy nowABC News - Dec. 10 -
Tributes to 'loving' Elizabeth line worker who died after station attack
Jorge Ortega, 61, died following an attack and a man has been arrested by British Transport Police.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
She Gave 56 Years of Her Life to Manchester United. After Her Death, the Club Paid Tribute.
David Beckham and other club icons sat by Kath Phipp’s bedside in her final weeks. By the end, there were many people knocking on her front door.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Teens Are Getting Botox. I’m Going Full Crone in 2025.
In pushing back against beauty standards, I’m trying to set an example for my girls.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Sailor who died in Pearl Harbor attack finally accounted for
U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class John C. Auld, 23, was from Newcastle, England, and died aboard the USS Oklahoma on Dec. 7.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Jury awards $300m payout to family of teen who died on Orlando ride
Tyre Sampson fell 30m (98ft) from the ride at ICON Park in Orlando which had no seat belts.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Prince Johnson, 72, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies
A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atrocities. The most notorious was the videotaped mutilation and killing of President Samuel Doe.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Family of Missouri teen who fell to his death on Orlando free-fall ride gets $310 million verdict
A Florida jury delivered a $310 million verdict Thursday to the family of Tyre Sampson, the Missouri teenager who plunged to his death on a free-fall ride at an amusement park over two years ago.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Richard Hamilton, Who Helped Solve a Mathematical Mystery, Dies at 81
He came up with an innovative equation called the Ricci flow that helped mathematicians explore fundamental questions that were once out of reach.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story
These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Clifton Wharton, Who Rose to the Top at Several Institutions, Dies at 98
Wharton was the first Black person to head TIAA-CREF, Michigan State University, the State University of New York and the Rockefeller Foundation.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
International films spotlight Irish rappers, quarreling kids and a teen with a hit-man dad
Three films — 'Armand,' 'Kneecap' and 'Sujo' — prove that great performances, incredible music and a sliver of hope can transcend the darker aspects of life.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
'We had to stop this': Woman who grabbed South Korean soldier's gun speaks to BBC
Ahn Gwi-ryeong faced off with armed soldiers who were sent to stop lawmakers from entering parliament in Seoul.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
California teacher dies after she was bitten by a bat inside a classroom
A central California teacher died last month after she was bitten by a bat inside her classroom that presumably had rabiesABC News - Dec. 3 -
Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, dies at 69. She inspired some of the rapper's most scathing lyrics
Eminem's mother, Debbie Nelson, died this week of lung cancer, a representative for the rapper confirmed to The Times. Nelson was 69.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Thirman Milner, Hartford Mayor Who Broke Race Barrier, Dies at 91
He grudgingly transitioned from civil rights to politics and became the first popularly elected Black mayor in New England.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Dad calls for tighter rules on poison purchases
A man whose 22-year-old daughter bought a fatal poison is calling for tighter restrictions.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Florida woman who zipped boyfriend into suitcase sentenced to life in his murder
A Florida woman was sentenced Monday to life in prison for zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die of suffocation amid a history of domestic and alcohol abuse.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
Life term for boy who shot mum dead through door
A teenager gets a life term for murdering Lianne Gordon, who he shot in the head through her front door.BBC News - Dec. 2
