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Mum stares down men accused of murdering her Aussie surfer sons for ‘good phones and good tyres’
The trial began in Ensenada, Mexico, for three men accused of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad, who were shot dead during a surfing trip to Baja California in April 2024. The killings, allegedly carried out to steal the victims’ pick-up truck, phones and tyres, caused widespread…
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Katie Lee Biegel on Telling the Story of the People Behind Windows on the World Restaurant in CNN Doc Short
Katie Lee Biegel has spoken about producing *Top of the World*, a CNN documentary short exploring the people behind Windows on the World, the restaurant that once occupied the 106th and 107th floors of the World Trade Center’s north tower. Biegel, formerly of Food Network’s *The Kitchen*, developed the project with her husband, producer Ryan…
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NTSB reveals if crew survived Amazon cargo jet disaster as it shares details about victims
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has confirmed that the crew of an Amazon-operated cargo jet survived after the aircraft overran the runway and caught fire while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The crash killed five people and injured five others, with officials continuing to investigate how the aircraft ran off the runway…
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Murder charge after Spanish arrest over Barnet teenage girl’s death
A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder after a manhunt that ended with his arrest in Spain, following the fatal shooting of a teenage girl in Barnet, north London. Jamie Duncan is accused of killing Israa Djeddou, 19, who he had reportedly been in a relationship with, in a case that prompted an international…
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The 1977 Al Pacino role Paul Newman wasn’t interested in playing: “I keep turning them down”
Paul Newman turned down the lead role in Sydney Pollack’s 1977 film “Bobby Deerfield”, a part that ultimately went to Al Pacino following his acclaimed turns in “The Godfather Part II” and “Dog Day Afternoon”. Despite the role seemingly suiting Newman’s well-known passion for motorsport, he declined it, and the finished film proved to be…
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Zheng stuns Swiatek after winning another set from 5-0 down
Zheng Qinwen fought back from 5-0 down in the opening set to beat former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5 6-3 and reach the US Open quarter-finals, extending a remarkable comeback story for a player who had dropped outside the world’s top 100 after elbow surgery in July 2025. The Olympic champion, who came through three rounds…
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FCC boss signals major crackdown on TV networks pushing ‘fake polls’ ahead of the midterms
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has signalled that the regulator may soon issue guidance to broadcast television networks warning them against airing “fake polls” ahead of the US midterm elections, arguing broadcasters have public interest obligations attached to their federally licensed airwaves that cable and online platforms do not share. The move follows a public dispute…
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Mauricio Pochettino wants the US to become ‘one of the most powerful countries in soccer’
Mauricio Pochettino, who signed a contract extension with US Soccer in August, has outlined ambitions that extend well beyond simply guiding the men’s national team to the 2030 World Cup. Two months after the USMNT’s disappointing exit from their home World Cup, the Argentinian coach says he wants to help transform the United States into…
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The Super El Niño survival kit: Scientist reveals the food items Brits should stockpile as the extreme weather event ramps up
The UK government and food security experts are urging households to stockpile emergency food supplies ahead of a “Super El Niño” weather event, which is expected to bring severe storms this autumn before a cold snap in winter. Defra Secretary Dame Angela Eagle said having a food store could help people cope before emergency services…