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Repeat offender with lengthy rap sheet accused of gunning down Kentucky trooper during traffic stop
Emonnie Branch, 51, is accused of fatally shooting Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips during a traffic stop on Interstate 65 in Warren County on Monday. Branch was captured later that evening after authorities issued a statewide Blue Alert; he was denied bond on a charge of murdering a first responder and is also held on…
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Vivian Stanshall: the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band and a mysterious 1995 house fire death
Vivian Stanshall, the eccentric frontman of the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, died in a house fire on 6 March 1995 at the age of 51. His death marked the end of a uniquely talented artist whose avant-garde musical vision and anarchic humour significantly influenced British pop culture, from his appearance in The Beatles’ Magical…
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North Carolina Sports Betting — Best Sportsbooks and Apps | OutKick
Legal online sports betting began in North Carolina on 11 March 2024, when the state licensed its first operators; people aged 21 or over can place bets online or at retail sites while physically in the state. The article outlines the available betting options and rules, offering a guide for readers considering which sportsbook to…
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Sylvester Stallone’s advice to those who are struggling 50 years after ‘Rocky’ changed his life
Sylvester Stallone says people who are struggling should try pursuing their aims, because failure is not as costly as never making the attempt. Speaking as “Rocky” reaches its 50th anniversary, he reflected on how the film’s story of an underdog boxer echoed his own path from poverty to Hollywood success. In an interview about his…
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Man charged over killings of elderly resident and visiting relative in New South Wales
A 32-year-old man has been charged with murdering two men at a property in Gurranang, northern New South Wales. Police say the victims were neighbours or relatives connected to the same property; the second death came to light during inquiries into the first. The first body, believed to be that of a 79-year-old man, was…
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Ann Coulter warns Iran war could trigger major Republican midterm losses
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter has warned that Republicans face an unprecedented electoral defeat in the upcoming midterm elections, which she described as a potential “bloodbath.” Coulter, once an ally of Donald Trump, attributes the anticipated loss primarily to Trump’s handling of the war in Iran, which she argues has weakened the Republican position in polling…
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Gallagher brothers seek to halt auction of Oasis recordings valued at £1.6m
The Gallagher brothers have filed a High Court claim to prevent the auction of over 200 hours of intimate Oasis recordings accumulated by former sound engineer Huw Richards. The dispute centres on ownership and intellectual property rights: whilst Richards contends he legally owns the recordings he made and possesses, Oasis claim they retain copyright and…
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Air Force servicewoman reunites with younger sister after three years away
A US Air Force servicewoman surprised her younger sister in her sixth-grade classroom after three years of military service away from home. The emotional reunion, which took place in Ohio, was a planned surprise involving the sister’s teacher and their mother, and it captured a heartwarming moment of family bonds strengthened despite a lengthy separation.…
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Australian inflation reaches 4 per cent, raising mortgage cost concerns
Australian inflation rose to 4 per cent in the year to August, above the Reserve Bank’s 2 to 3 per cent target, a day after it raised interest rates. The figures reinforce concerns that price pressures remain persistent and that households with mortgages may face further increases in borrowing costs. Housing was the biggest contributor…
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Burnham pushes EU return as Scotland launches police vetting drive
Andy Burnham sets out Labour’s bolder agenda including possible EU rejoining, whilst Scotland orders fresh vetting checks on 22,000 police officers over concerns about sexual predators.