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The Independent

Two 12-year-old boys have become the youngest people to be convicted in connection with the nationwide public disorder. One of the boys admitted throwing a missile at a police van as he pleaded guilty to two charges of violent disorder during two separate incidents in Manchester.The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was part of a group that gathered outside a Holiday Inn hotel in Manchester on 31 July.Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how he was filmed by police “kicking the front window of a vape shop” and was seen kicking a bus.The other 12-year-old youth admitted a charge...

Two boys, both aged 12, become youngest to be convicted of violent disorder during nationwide riots

North Carolina State

North Carolina officials say a prisoner serving a life sentence for murder who escaped from a transport van this week has been captured at a hotel

Prisoner serving life for murder who escaped in North Carolina has been caught, authorities say

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Her family requested a private funeral and the MP for Southport encouraged wellwishers to ‘light a candle in Bebe’s memory’ on Saturday.

Funeral held for Southport stabbing victim Bebe King

Cops said the parents didn’t call 911 to get the child treatment

Cheerleader, 12, dies days after parents treated injuries  with smoothies and vitamins, police say

The couple were greeted by the sound of booming drums as they arrived at the Escuela Tambores de Cabildo in Cartagena.

Meghan wears ‘big smile’ during visit to Colombian music school with Harry

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man fell from a fourth floor balcony in Salford.Officers were called to reports that a man had fallen from a balcony at Black Friar Court at 8.42pm on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said.Despite efforts from emergency services, the 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at hospital, the force added.Police have arrested a man, 37, and a woman, 40, on suspicion of murder. Both remain in custody for questioning.Enquiries are ongoing, the force said, as they appealed to anyone with information to come forward.Detective inspector David Ogden of Greater Manchester Police...

Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder after 57-year-old falls to death from Salford balcony

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Wisconsin State

A Wisconsin jury has convicted a man in the shootings of three men whose bodies were found outside a quarry

Wisconsin man convicted in killings of 3 men near a quarry

The US Sun

HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to a “wonderful” Brit holidaymaker who died after allegedly being assaulted by a nightclub bouncer in Gran Canaria. Scott Lacey’s devastated “partner and friends” were said to have been partying with him when the doorman put him in a chokehold known as the ‘Lion Killer’ during a night out in […]

Tributes to ‘wonderful’ Brit tourist who died after ‘bouncer put him in horror Lion Killer chokehold’ in Gran Canaria

Ed Pownall, from Lambourn, pays £150 for a reported one-in-a-billion egg discovered in Scotland.

Man shells out on rare spherical egg in auction

California State

Thiel compared California liberalism to Saudi Arabian Wahabbism — but it was sort of a compliment

Peter Thiel, eccentric billionaire patron of JD Vance, says he is thinking about leaving the US

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

The United Kingdom was left shaken after two children were stabbed to death and nine others were injured in a knife attack in Southport, in one of the worst assaults against children in the country in decades.

A third girl has died in the UK after one of the worst attacks on children in decades. Here’s what to know

Comedian said jokes could be used ‘to heal’

‘Sometimes people need to laugh to heal’: Matt Rife defends yet another joke controversy

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Joseph Ley was heard on footage saying: “You got a problem with us English, bro?”.

‘Violent racist’ jailed for attack on black man in Manchester disorder

 100 firefighters are currently tackling a blaze which has broken out at London’s Somerset House.London Fire Brigade has confirmed that the fire is in the roof of the building, and do not yet know what caused it, after the first call was made at 11:59am.“All staff and public are safe and the site is closed”, Somerset House said in a statement after 15 fire engines were sent to the scene.“The London Fire Brigade arrived swiftly and we’re working very closely with them to control the spread of the fire.”

100 firefighters tackle blaze in roof of London’s iconic Somerset House

Fr Paul Murphy is recovering from multiple stab wounds after being attacked at Renmore Barracks in Co Galway.

Youth remanded in custody charged with stabbing army chaplain

 English singer Rag’n’Bone Man joked that his lack of balancing skills held him back from competing in the Olympic games.As well as Olympic medallists, iconic artists including Jess Glynne, Clean Bandit and Pete Tong attended the Team GB Homecoming event at Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday 17 August.Asked about which sporting events he particularly enjoyed, Rag’n’Bone Man said: “I was really keen on becoming a skateboarder, but my balance was terrible. I tried and tried and tried, but I was awful.”Referring to Team GB’s Andy Macdonald, a reporter stated, “We have a 51-year-old skateboarder, there’s still time for you,” to which the singer replied, “I’ve got the balance of a baby elephant.”

Rag’n’Bone Man joked ‘balance of baby elephant’ held him back from Olympic dreams

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

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Sir Salman Rushdie: Worst fear half realised after knife attack sight loss

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