Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died from injuries she sustained after her boyfriend allegedly doused the distance runner with gasoline and set her on fire, the Uganda Athletics Federation said.
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ABC News - Entertainment
Thailand's adorable pygmy hippo Moo Deng has the kind of face that launches a thousand memes
Only a month after the adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable both domestically and internationally16 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng is so adored she may get her own patent
Only a month after the adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable both domestically and internationally3 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Boy, 8, dies after falling from window of house
The boy was taken to hospital but did not survive his injuries, said police.3 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Python squeezes woman in her kitchen for 2 hours before she's rescued
A woman in Thailand says a massive python coiled around her in her kitchen and "only tightened" as she attempted to fight it off.4 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Python grabs Thai woman, squeezes her two hours before she can be freed
A 64-year-old woman was preparing to do her evening dishes at her home outside Bangkok when she felt a sharp pain in her thigh and looked down to see a huge python taking hold of her4 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Ex-footballer died after discharge, inquiry told
Colin Flatt's partner Melanie Leahy says she "watched the man I loved deteriorate in front of me".9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security early, will it affect her widow’s benefit?
“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”13 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Connie Chung reveals doctor who sexually abused her also delivered her: 'Reprehensible'
Connie Chung revisits her sexual abuse experience, revealing that the gynecologist who abused her as a young adult also helped bring her into the world.21 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Interest rates expected cut from Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce the first interest rate cut since 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what economists predict may occur during today's ...21 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Tourist dies after losing her leg in shark attack off Canary Islands
The German tourist was sailing in a British catamaran in the Atlantic when the shark struck.22 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
Liverpool send 'prayers' after fan dies in Milan
A Liverpool fan who traveled to Italy to watch the Champions League game against AC Milan has died following a road traffic accident, the Premier League club said Tuesday.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
2-year-old who walked out of her family home after bedtime killed in car accident
Police in Michigan are investigating after a car hit and killed a toddler who appeared to have left her home after being put to bed on Friday.Yesterday -
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GOP allies boost Jill Stein as Democrats try to remove her from ballots
Though Stein claims her candidacy has a legitimate path to victory without relying on what she calls "war machine" dollars, her campaign has accepted support from Republican allies as she works to ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Greek firefighters contain a blaze at a major oil refinery that injured 3 workers
Three workers have suffered light injuries during a fire at a major oil refinery west of Athens that prompted Greek authorities to issue an evacuation alert for the surrounding areaYesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Harris Campaign Says She Will Meet the Press (on Her Terms)
The vice president, who has granted few interviews as the Democratic nominee, is now ramping things up. But she is likely to focus on local outlets and nontraditional venues where voters get their ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Air Mail, Digital Weekly for the Smart Set, Is Said to Be Exploring a Sale
The company, founded in 2019, is known for its weekend newsletter of deeply reported features, travel recommendations and shopping tips.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
‘There’s a fire here’: four young boys died trapped home alone, court hears
Neighbours tried desperately to rescue three- and four-year-old twins allegedly locked in rubbish-strewn home. Four young boys who died after being left alone in a rubbish-strewn home cried ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Hillary Clinton shares nickname she gave her 'postmenopausal' midsection
Hillary Clinton tackles plenty of weighty topics — former President Trump, the future of democracy and reproductive rights — in her new book, but she's also sharing some of her lighter side. In ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
The Biggest Lessons OUI the People's Founder Has Learned From Her Community
Founder Karen Young credits community as the biggest traffic driver to her website.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
'Bachelorette' Jenn Tran gets support from an unlikely source — a runner-up contestant
'Bachelorette' Jenn Tran addresses friendship and romance rumors with Jonathan JohnsonYesterday -
Inc. - Business
What Bobbi Brown Learned After She Sold Her Eponymous Brand
Bobbi Brown launched her new beauty brand 25 years to the day after she sold her business to Estee Lauder and signed a non-compete.2 days ago -
ABC News - World
EU chief unveils her new team after a long and bumpy road; women get top roles
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has put women in many of the top roles on her new team for her next five-year tenure at the head of the bloc2 days ago - European Union -
BBC News - Top stories
Escaped capybara 'probably living her best life'
The search for Cinnamon goes on after she fled Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford on Friday.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Phaedra Parks’s Sons Gave Her a Diamond Bracelet for Mother’s Day
Currently in “Dancing With the Stars,” the reality television star wears an extravagant Mother’s Day gift — one she proudly helped pay for.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Harris to field questions from Black reporters weeks after Trump questioned her heritage
Kamala Harris will take questions from three members of the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday, six weeks after Trump's NABJ conference appearance.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Ballerina Michaela Mabinty DePrince, 29, and her mom died within 24 hours of each other
Just one day after Boston Ballet principal soloist Michaela Mabinty DePrince died at the age of 29, her adoptive mother also passed away from an unrelated illness.2 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking, racketeering charges
The musician and record producer was arrested in New York months after raids on his Holmby Hills and Miami homes as part of a federal inquiry.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Hannah Berner Finds Her Latest Act in Standup Comedy
The former tennis player and fired “Summer House” cast member has found her footing in comedy, with a hit Netflix special and a podcast tour.5 days ago