Gov. Roy Cooper says death toll of 11 in North Carolina is expected to rise from Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Gov. Roy Cooper says death toll of 11 in North Carolina is expected to rise from Hurricane Helene.
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The TelegraphXi and Mao replace Jesus and Mary in Chinese churches
The sudden order to remove the symbol of the cross from the roof and entrance of a village church in China’s Anhui province cited unspecified “safety” hazards.
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At 12 she was abused by a friend’s father. Police told her parents she was asleep so there was no need to let her know. The problem? They were wrong …
Franky Dean’s story highlights the moral dilemmas of crimes with ‘unknowing victims’
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Police search for man accused of pouring hot coffee on Brisbane baby
A Chinese national, identified as a 33-year-old man on a student visa, is accused of pouring hot coffee on a 9-month-old baby at Hanlon Park in Brisbane, Australia, on Aug. 27. The baby, named Luka, suffered serious burns, leading to lifelong injuries. The investigation: The suspect fled to New South Wales the day after the attack and left Australia from Sydney on Aug. 31.
- The Independent
Mysterious buried rug found by TikToker prompted police search — here’s what they found
‘This has been the most absurd, insane experience of my life,’ said Santry
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Mob torches police outpost after 9-year-old girl ‘raped and murdered’ in India
The comes just weeks after 31-year-old trainee doctor was raped and murdered at a hospital in Kolkata, sparking widespread protests across the nation
- People
Inside the Twisted Case of a Stepdad Who Poisoned College Student to Death, Then Tried to Frame Her Friend
AJ Hadsell's stepfather continues to maintain his innocence while serving life in prison for her murder
- The Telegraph
Last member of child-eating wolf pack beaten to death in India
Villagers in India have beaten to death a wolf believed to be the last of a six-member pack that killed nine people, eight of them children, wildlife officials said on Sunday.
- People
Man Apparently Found Infant's Urn After Retrieving His Stolen Truck. Now He and Family Want to Find Child's Parents
Ahmad Ervin, 42, found the urn of a child — with the name Marcel Akarhi Alexander inscribed on it —when he was cleaning out his truck after it was stolen
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About 100 rescued elephants escape flash floods at popular sanctuary in northern Thailand, two killed in evacuation
Flash floods swept through a popular elephant sanctuary in northern Thailand on Thursday, killing two elephants and forcing the evacuation of about 100 more alongside dozens of tourists, amid urgent pleas for help.
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Vietnam factory fire destroys thousands of electric vehicles
STORY: :: A factory fire has destroyed thousands of electric vehicles in Vietnam :: Lang Son province, Vietnam :: October 4, 2024The factory belonged to DK Bike, which manufactures electric bicycles and electric motorcycles, as well as 50cc small-displacement motorcycles according to their website.State broadcaster VTV aired footage of firefighters working at the scene shortly after the fire broke out on the second floor of the factory, which spread to other parts of the facility due to the intensity.No casualties were reported as the fire occurred outside working hours, but the vehicles in storage and most of the machinery at the factory were completely destroyed. Vietnamese police are investigating the cause of the accident.
- CBC
Dozens gather for 21st annual Awo Taan Sisters In Spirit walk and vigil
WARNING: This story contains graphic detailsNearly 200 people took to Calgary's Stephen Avenue for the 21st annual Awo Taan Sisters In Spirit walk and vigil Friday.The gathering, which coincides with several other walks and vigils across Canada, raises awareness for and honours missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S+).Stephanie English walked about 200 kilometres from Piikani Nation to Calgary to honour her two departed daughters, one of whom was Joey English
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Idaho state senator tells Native American candidate 'go back where you came from' in forum
Tensions rose during a bipartisan forum this week after an audience question about discrimination reportedly led an Idaho state senator to angrily tell a Native American candidate to “go back where you came from.” Republican Sen. Dan Foreman left the event early after the outburst and later denied making any racist comments in a Facebook post. Trish Carter-Goodheart, a Democratic candidate for the House District 6 seat and member of the Nez Perce Tribe, said the blowup left her shaken and thinking about security needs for future public events.
- BBC
More than 900 migrants arrive in small boats in a day
Another 973 people arrived in the UK by small boat on Saturday, according to the Home Office.
- The Guardian
‘Good girl and true hero’: dog saves owner by leading US officer to her home
Gita, 13, sat down in middle of road in Washington state after owner hurt his leg, fell and couldn’t get up
- The Daily Beast
Chaos Erupts as Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside White House
A man who identified himself as a “journalist” and “visual storyteller” attempted to set fire to himself during a Saturday pro-Palestinian protest outside the White House.Images and videos on X captured a chaotic scene as the man, thought to be Samuel Mena Jr., lit his arm in Lafayette Park, where a large number of protesters were gathered. Bystanders and police officers rushed in to put out the flames as Mena screamed in pain. “I’m a journalist, and I said it was OK,” Mena can be heard screamin
- CNN
Yazidi woman captured by ISIS rescued in Gaza after more than a decade in captivity
A 21-year-old Yazidi woman has been rescued from Gaza where she had been held captive by Hamas for years after being trafficked by ISIS.
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Pope names 21 new cardinals, significantly increasing the pool who will one day elect his successor
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, significantly increasing the size of the College of Cardinals and further cementing his mark on the group of prelates who will one day elect his successor. The new cardinals will get their red hats at a ceremony, known as a consistory, on Dec. 8, an important feast day on its own that officially kicks off the Christmas season in Rome. It will be Francis' 10th consistory to create new princes of the church and the biggest infusion of voting-age cardinals into the college in Francis' 11-year pontificate.
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California vineyard owner says he was fined $120K for providing free housing to his employee
A California vineyard owner is suing Santa Clara County after officials fined him for allowing his longtime employee to live in an RV on his property for years. Michael Ballard, whose family owns Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards in a town south of San Francisco, alleges he was fined a total of more than $120,000 after the county said he violated local zoning laws that ban anyone from living in an RV on public or private property, according to the The Mercury News. Marcelino Martinez, manager of the vineyard, which is around 2.6 million square feet (243,000 square meters), said his family lost their lease on a trailer they were living in years ago and had limited options for affordable housing in the area.
- The Guardian
‘I’ve aged 10 years in the past 10 days’: Australia’s Shia Muslims watch in horror as Lebanon bombarded
Sydney Shias reel at what they see as an invasion of their ancestral home as Sunnis decry the Australian political response
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Thai animal rights group defends zoo against PETA’s Moo Deng abuse claims
The Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TSPCA) is defending Khao Kheow Open Zoo against the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) accusation of animal abuse against Moo Deng, an internet-famous baby pygmy hippo. In multiple Facebook posts, PETA alleged that the zoo based in Chonburi province has been exploiting the 2-month-old female hippo for entertainment and profit. What PETA is saying: In a Sept. 20 post, PETA Asia published a statement from its senior vice president, Jason Baker, who condemned Moo Deng’s captivity and called on zoos to prioritize conservation efforts that protect animals in nature.