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The mother of a 16-year-old girl killed in the Santa Fe school shooting has claimed that her daughter publicly rejected suspected killer Dimitrios Pagourtzis in the days before the attack. Sadie Rodriguez stated that her daughter, Shana Fisher, had endured "four months of problems from this boy" and had repeatedly rebuffed…
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On Saturday, Meghan Markle married Prince Harry, and they broke stuffy old royal traditions in many ways. For example, Meghan is the first woman of color to be inducted in the royal family, as well as the first divorcee. At the beginning of the ceremony, they held hands before the…
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Over the weekend, millions of people watched the Royal Wedding, as American actress Meghan Markle tied the knot with Prince Harry. Or, as Colin Jost put it on Saturday Night Live, "Meghan Markle married some unemployed guy who still lives with his grandma." Don't get discouraged, Harry. Keep applying for jobs. I'm…
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A former Playboy centrefold model and her young son died on the morning of Friday 18 May, after the two of them jumped out of a window on the 25th floor of a Manhattan hotel. Stephanie Adams and her seven-year-old son, Vincent Adams, apparently checked into the Gotham Hotel on…
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A truly adorable video of Prince Harry and Princess Diana has gone viral in the wake of the royal wedding. Reportedly shot in 1987, when Harry was just two or three years old, the footage shows him in a red car with his mother. Turning to the window, the little…
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A British-Iranian woman jailed in Iran is facing fresh charges, despite having been in prison in the country for over two years. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who is from London, is currently serving a five-year sentence in Tehran's Evin prison, having been convicted of spying. Now, her husband, Richard Ratcliffe, says that she has…
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Families in Oakland, California, gathered this weekend for a community barbecue in the same spot where a woman reported a group of black people to the police for using a charcoal grill. A post from Twitter user Carvell showed what appeared to be hundreds of people enjoying a peaceful afternoon…
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Fashion retailer Boohoo has come under fire once again from customers who have accused the company of using smaller models to showcase its plus size range. Social media users were livid last week as they took a look through the UK-based online shop's website to find that the plus size…
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This weekend, the world stopped and watched as Prince Harry - the sixth member of the royal family in line for the throne - said his "I do's" with Meghan Markle, who up until a year or so ago was best known for her acting role in Suits. The once-unlikely…
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An estimated two billion people watched the nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this weekend, making it the fourth-most-viewed royal wedding in history (or, depending on how you look at it, the most popular spin-off episode of Suits). Of the near countless fans who enjoyed the celebrations, however, some…
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American teenagers have taken to social media to publish their final wishes in case they die in a school shooting. In the wake of the recent Santa Fe shooting, the hashtag #IfIDieInASchoolShooting began trending on social media on Sunday, with students - and many teachers - from all over the United…
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Despite its message of peace and goodwill, the Catholic Church has encountered a number of scandals during its long and restless history. In more recent years, it has certainly tried to atone for its former errors, and the current head of the Church, Pope Francis, has been a key figure in…
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As you probably know by now, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot this weekend - and pretty much the whole world turned out to watch it happen. Thousands of Brits stepped out into the sunshine in order to participate in traditional street parties, millions of international fans tuned…
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This weekend, the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle delighted fans across the globe as millions tuned in to witness the pair tie the knot. Tens of thousands turned up in Windsor to watch the event in person, while others sneaked a glimpse at the big day from…
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While the royal family are frequently spotted out in public at some event or fundraiser, with the usual handshakes and waving to the crowds gathered there, weddings are quite different. People from all over the world tune in to watch the televised event, in what is the most elaborate and…
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On Saturday the world was overcome with love and affection. It was a rare moment in this often cynical and hate-filled planet, but it brought us all together in a moment of celebration. I am, of course, talking about the Royal Wedding. That's right, after months of build-up, Prince Harry…
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According to the most recent global survey, there are an estimated 100 million people in the world who are living on the streets, with this distressing figure continuing to rise with every year that goes past. Although each and every case of homelessness is unique in its own way, almost…
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If we know one thing about the royal wedding, it's this: Meghan Markle looked absolutely stunning. Some (or a whole lot of people on social media) would even go as far to say that she looked like a Disney princess. However, if we're being completely honest, not everyone appreciated the…
