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ABC News - World
Sierra Leone outlaws child marriage; even witnesses to such weddings will be punished
A bill that bans child marriage in Sierra Leone has been signed into law -
The New York Times - World
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated. -
The Guardian - World
Sierra Leone has banned child marriage – to truly set women free it must end FGM | Josephine Kamara
Marrying young girls may now be illegal, but lawmakers seem reluctant to put a stop to genital cutting, and the two go hand in hand. This week, Sierra Leone made history when the president signed into law the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act ... -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — Can Biden stop the bleeding?
A second House Dem is urging Biden to step aside {beacon} Evening Report Wednesday, July 3 © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Biden tries to rally the troops as Dem panic consumes Washington President Biden began widespread outreach to Democrats on ...Joe Biden -
The New York Times - World
Violence, Rape, Thirst, Even Organ Theft: Migrants Face Lethal Risks in Africa
The danger to migrants while crossing the Mediterranean is well documented, but an earlier phase of their trek, across the Sahel and the Sahara, is deadlier, researchers say in a new report. -
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Mother of big league Lowe brothers sees them face each other for 1st time since her cancer diagnosis
There is a Lowe family reunion this weekend in Texas -
MarketWatch - Business
‘He thinks I’m too materialistic’: My husband and I are in our 40s. He takes zero interest in our finances. He doesn’t even know the name of our mortgage company. What can I do?
“I am really worried that if I’m not around, he will not be able to manage the basics of everyday life for himself and our children.” -
Yahoo News - World
Celebrating 50 years of marriage in Nigeria’s 'divorce capital'
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BBC News - Top stories
Celebrating 50 years of marriage in Nigeria’s 'divorce capital'
Hundreds of marriages collapse each month in the northern city of Kano. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Domestic Manners of the Americans': Fanny Trollope's Old-World Wit
The English novelist’s travelogue, bursting with mordant humor and exuberant prose, is an account of her sojourn in the U.S., including—horror of horrors—a trip along the Mississippi River. -
BBC News - Top stories
Man jailed over 39 lorry deaths to be deported
A total of 11 people have been convicted in the UK over the lorry deaths discovered in Essex. -
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Teacher who had sex with two schoolboys jailed
Rebecca Joynes, 30, who groomed the boys from the age of 15, is given a six-and-a-half year sentence. -
Yahoo News - World
Tanzanian artist who burned president's picture jailed
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Jail for £1m lavish lifestyle council fraudster
The council worker got away with his fraud - which funded holidays and eating out - for 17 years. -
Yahoo News - World
Police in Australia search for child reportedly attacked by a crocodile
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Body found in search for child missing in croc attack
Australian police have located the remains of a 12-year-old last seen swimming in croc-inhabited waters. -
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Forced labor, same-sex marriage, shoplifting on the ballot in California this year
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures California voters will considerCalifornia -
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Defiant Biden says he will stay in race; 2 Union soldiers receive posthumous Medal of Honor for daring Civil War train theft -
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California firefighters battling Thompson Fire contend with simmering heat; Nonprofit reunites Marines with their K9s -
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Biden set for pivotal 24 hours with primetime interview; Friends save raccoon choking on cheese at cookout -
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Man who flew €8.4m of cocaine to Ireland jailed for 11 years
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The Guardian - World
Lucy Letby handed 15th whole-life jail sentence
Former neonatal nurse proclaims innocence from dock as she is sentenced for attempted murder of newborn baby. Lucy Letby cried from the dock “I’m innocent” after she was sentenced to a whole-life order for attempting to kill a newborn girl in what ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Many Palestinians Pin Postwar Hopes on Leader Jailed by Israel for Two Decades
Supporters compare Marwan Barghouti to Nelson Mandela, but to Israel he is a convicted terrorist.Israel -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Chamber music turns old landmarks into vibrant venues in Sierra Madre and South L.A.
Concerts by the New Hollywood String Quartet and Tesserae Baroque show how Hollywood studio musicians can be uniquely qualified for chamber music. -
CBS News - Top stories
Australian officials search for child missing after reported crocodile attack
Emergency services were immediately deployed, but the operation entered a "recovery phase" on Wednesday, officials said. -
The Hill - Politics
The internet’s oldest problem is also its youngest: Child safety
For almost 25 years, there’s been a major effort to address the issue of children’s safety on the Internet, but a major obstacle has continuously impeded this effort: effectively identifying who is an adult and who is a child. -
ABC News - Top stories
6th hot car-related child death this year highlights ongoing risk
A two-year-old boy was found dead inside a car in Georgia, officials said. -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Vanessa Hudgens confirms birth of child, slams photo leak: 'Disrespected and exploited'
Vanessa Hudgens said her family's privacy was invaded after paparazzi images were circulated online of her leaving the hospital with her newborn baby. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
These Are the Best U.S. National Parks---and They're Not Even That Crowded
Whether you’re into hiking, camping, birding or biking, there’s a national park for you. To narrow down the options, we systematically crunched the numbers to rank them all, and we bet the top spot will surprise you. -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — Wounded Biden enters vital stretch
{beacon} Evening Report Friday, July 5 © Greg Nash Biden's wounded campaign pushes on amid calls to drop out President Biden’s wounded campaign enters a vital stretch this weekend as Democratic panic over the 2024 election hits new heights. ...Joe Biden -
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2 'dangerous' inmates being held on murder charges spark manhunt after escape from Mississippi jail
Two "dangerous" inmates being held on murder charges escaped from a Mississippi jail early Friday morning sparking a manhunt. -
ABC News - Top stories
Manhunt on after 2 inmates being held on murder charges escape from Mississippi jail
Police in Mississippi have launched a manhunt after two suspects being held on murder charges managed to escape from jail and are currently on the loose. -
The New York Times - Top stories
There’s a Name for the Trap Joe Biden Faces
It’s always hard to walk away from power.Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
"CBS Evening News" headlines for Friday, July 5, 2024
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News" with Adriana Diaz. -
The New York Times - Tech
The Interview: The Netflix Chief’s Plan to Get You to Binge Even More
Ted Sarandos, a chief executive of Netflix, on the future of entertainment.Netflix -
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Even the kitchen sink: Snakes and other strange items found at TSA checkpoints
Bottles of water and firearms are the most frequently stopped items by TSA officials, but now and then agents come across the unexpected. -
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Health risks linked to extreme heat linger even as temperatures drop
A dangerous heat wave imperiling people on the West Coast is expected to peak Saturday, but experts say the health risks will persist long after temperatures crest. -
The Guardian - World
‘100% feminist’: how Eleanor Rathbone invented child benefit – and changed women’s lives for ever
She was an MP and author with a formidable reputation, fighting for the rights of women and refugees, and opposing the appeasement of Hitler. Why isn’t she better known today?. My used copy of the first edition of The Disinherited Family arrives ... -
NBC News - Top stories
Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: 'I don't get a day off'
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans.
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