| Dem who actually won a special election: We don’t need more career politicians Posted: 13 Jul 2017 01:43 PM PDT  Oklahoma state senator Michael Brooks, a rare Democrat who's won a special election, has a message for his party: voters reward a focus on local issues.
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| Bride Surprised at Wedding by Man Who Received Her Late Son’s Heart Posted: 13 Jul 2017 08:57 AM PDT  The surprise meeting was organized by Becky Turney's fiance, Kelly, giving her the chance to meet Jacob Kilby, the young man carrying her son's heart, for the very first time.
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| Attackers kill 11 people in home in central Mexico Posted: 13 Jul 2017 06:02 PM PDT  Masked men burst into a children's party in central Mexico and hacked 11 people to death, authorities and witnesses said Thursday, in the violence-plagued country's latest mass murder. Police found the gory scene when they responded to an emergency call received just after midnight in the city of Tizayuca, in the central state of Hidalgo, officials said. Neighbors said four men burst into a large white tent where a family was hosting a children's party outside their home.
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| Jet blast at St. Maarten's seaside airport kills tourist Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:27 PM PDT  PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) — A New Zealand tourist was killed by the blast from a jetliner taking off at a seaside airport in the Dutch Caribbean territory of St. Maarten, officials said Thursday.
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| Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica Posted: 13 Jul 2017 02:25 AM PDT ![Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica]( "Giant iceberg breaks off Antarctica") (This July 12 story corrects name of vessel in eighth paragraph and year it sank) By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) - One of the biggest icebergs on record has broken away from Antarctica, scientists said on Wednesday, creating an extra hazard for ships around the continent as it breaks up. The one trillion ton iceberg, measuring 5,800 square km, calved away from the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antarctica sometime between July 10 and 12, said scientists at the University of Swansea and the British Antarctic Survey. The iceberg, which is roughly the size of the U.S. state of Delaware or the Indonesian island of Bali, has been close to breaking off for a few months.
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| Stranded elephant saved in dramatic sea rescue 8 miles from shore Posted: 14 Jul 2017 07:34 AM PDT  For members of the Sri Lankan navy, a routine morning patrol took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when a elephant was spotted struggling to stay afloat after having been pulled miles off the coast by currents.
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| Emirates Airline Caught Pouring Unused Champagne Back Into Bottle Posted: 14 Jul 2017 01:48 AM PDT  The clip, which was taken by a passenger on board an Airbus A380, was shared on Reddit and Streamable.
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| No one has ever died from a pot overdose, but the DEA is taking no chances Posted: 13 Jul 2017 01:11 PM PDT  Studies suggest that legalizing marijuana for medical purposes correlates with lower numbers of opioid prescriptions and overdoses. The DEA remains unmoved.
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| Grandmother Convinces Escaped Inmate To Give Himself Up Posted: 14 Jul 2017 11:19 AM PDT  Cops say 24-year-old Revantae Williams fled Wednesday night.
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| Man trapped in ATM slips notes to customers begging for help Posted: 13 Jul 2017 08:38 AM PDT ![Man trapped in ATM slips notes to customers begging for help]( "Man trapped in ATM slips notes to customers begging for help") CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who became trapped inside an ATM slipped notes to customers via the receipt slot pleading for them to help him escape, police said Thursday.
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| Leader of Afghan IS branch killed in US strike: Pentagon Posted: 14 Jul 2017 01:37 PM PDT  US forces have killed the head of the Islamic State group's Afghanistan branch, the Pentagon said Friday, marking the third time in a year the franchise has lost its leader. Abu Sayed was killed in a July 11 strike in Afghanistan's northeastern province of Kunar on the headquarters of IS-Khorasan Province (IS-K), which also killed additional jihadists, the Pentagon said in a statement. "You kill a leader of one of these groups and it sets them back," Pentagon chief Jim Mattis told reporters.
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| JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon says 'it's almost an embarrassment being American' Posted: 14 Jul 2017 11:09 AM PDT  The chief executive of the US's largest bank has voiced his frustration with political gridlock in Washington and said it was sometimes "an embarrassment being an American citizen". Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan Chase & Co, is known for his frequently outspoken comments. Last year, he turned down an opportunity to become Donald Trump's Treasury Secretary.
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| Mother Of Baby Who Overheated On United Airlines Flight Speaks Out Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:52 PM PDT  The mother of a 4-month-old baby who overheated on a United Airlines flight last month spoke out about the incident in a new interview.
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| Sources: Trump lawyers knew of Russia emails three weeks ago Posted: 13 Jul 2017 05:03 PM PDT  The sources' assertion contradicts the president's comment to reporters Wednesday about the Trump Jr. emails: "I only heard about it two or three days ago,"
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| The 10 most-stolen vehicles in the U.S. are... Posted: 13 Jul 2017 09:44 AM PDT  Every summer, the National Insurance Crime Bureau publishes a list of the most-stolen vehicles in America for the previous calendar year. This summer is no exception. As in previous years, the NICB compiled its list by gathering data submitted by law enforcement agencies to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime Information Center. The NICB's Hot Wheels report contains not only a breakdown of the biggest targets for auto thieves overall, but also a rundown of vehicles from the most recent model year (in this case, 2016) that have proven popular with ne'er-do-wells. ALSO SEE: My car seats were in a crash, so I'm replacing them: why you should too In both groups, we see that sedans and coupes are the most commonly stolen vehicles in the country. Pickups come in second, with SUVs and crossovers targeted least frequently of all. Here's a list of the most-stolen vehicles from all model years: 1. 1997 Honda Accord 2. 1998 Honda Civic 3. 2006 Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) 4. 2004 Chevrolet Pick-Up (Full Size) 5. 2016 Toyota Camry 6. 2015 Nissan Altima 7. 2001 Dodge Pick-Up (Full Size) 8. 2015 Toyota Corolla 9. 2008 Chevrolet Impala 10. 2000 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee When we look at just 2016 vehicles, we see some of the same models, though the order shifts a bit: 1. 2016 Toyota Camry 2. 2016 Nissan Altima 3. 2016 Toyota Corolla 4. 2016 Dodge Charger 5. 2016 Ford Fusion 6. 2016 Hyundai Sonata 7. 2016 GMC Sierra 8. 2016 Hyundai Elantra 9. 2016 Ford Pick-Up (Full Size) 10. 2016 Ford Transit The NICB takes pains to note that the total number of auto thefts has dropped dramatically since the high-water mark reached in 1992. As an example, the organization points to the number of late-model Honda Accords and Civics stolen--a number that has plummeted thanks to the availability of "smart key" and other anti-theft technology. (For reference, the 2016 Accord was the 16th most-stolen vehicle last year, while the 2016 Civic didn't even make the top 25.) However, the NICB also notes that anti-theft technology doesn't do anything if owners don't use it--or, for example, if owners leave their keys and/or fobs in their vehicles. Click here to see the NICB's full report and an interactive map showing the most popular stolen cars by state.
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| 'Still Trying to Put Lipstick on a Pig.' Governors Slam Revised Health Care Bill Posted: 14 Jul 2017 10:02 AM PDT  U.S. governors plan to talk to Vice President Mike Pence about the Republican health care bill at the National Governors Association meeting
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| Room with a view: 2 ex- Vatican hospital officials charged Posted: 13 Jul 2017 05:22 PM PDT  VATICAN CITY (AP) — The scandal was remarkable even by Vatican standards: The president of the "pope's hospital" for sick children had taken nearly a half-million dollars in hospital donations and used them to spruce up the penthouse apartment of the Vatican cardinal who had appointed him.
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| ‘Baby Doe’ Bella Bond’s Mother Rachelle Released After Covering Up 2-Year-Old’s Murder Posted: 13 Jul 2017 08:59 AM PDT  Rachelle Bond admitted to witnessing her boyfriend kill her daughter and helping to cover up the murder.
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| Spain heatwave breaks records and kills one Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:46 PM PDT  Spain baked in a record-breaking heatwave on Thursday which was blamed for the death of a road crew worker and is suspected of leaving another man in critical condition. The 54-year-old male victim died of suspected heatstroke late Wednesday while laying asphalt near the town of Moron de la Frontera in the southwestern province of Seville, emergency services said. Temperatures reached 43 degrees Celsius (109 Fahrenheit) in Moron de la Frontera on Wednesday.
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| Revealed: the world's 'laziest' countries (and the UK does better than you might think) Posted: 13 Jul 2017 05:07 AM PDT  A new study has revealed the world's laziest countries, with Britain, surprisingly, nowhere near the worst offenders. In one of the biggest surveys of its kind, statistics collected from the smartphone data of over 700,000 people across the world recorded the amount of steps they took each day. Britain, often referred to as the 'Fat Man of Europe' and predicted to have the highest obesity rates on the continent by 2025, posted an above-average 5,444 steps per day, which equates to a little less than three miles. That pales in comparison to Hong Kong, which was shown to have the world's most avid walkers, with the average citizen taking 6,880 steps daily. Britain was also beaten by China, Ukraine, Japan and Russia, who comprised the rest of the top five. However, 5,444 steps per day compares favourably to the 3,513 steps per day taken by people in Indonesia, which was shown to be the world's laziest country. Likewise America, where people take an average of 4,794 paces a day, according to the research undertaken by scientists at Stanford University in California. In fact, Britain took significantly more than the global average of 4,961 steps, suggesting that prominent figures such as Madonna and Liam Fox have been wrong to accuse Brits of laziness in the past. Average daily steps Before we get too excited, we should note that the findings, published in the journal Nature, may not have much bearing on a country's obesity levels. Earlier this year a study showed that the 10,000-step target to tackle obesity was a myth. As each body had different needs, taking more steps each day could benefit some while having little effect on others. Activity inequality – the gap between activity levels within a country – is believed to be a more important indicator of a nation's weight. Tim Althoff, who worked on Stanford's project, told the BBC: "Sweden had one of the smallest gaps between activity rich and activity poor. It also had one of the lowest rates of obesity." America has one of the highest levels of activity inequality, with Britain also near the top. The study analysed over 68 million days' of steps using a special app called Argus, which participants downloaded on their smartphones. 100 motivational quotes that will help you achieve (almost) anything
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| Chris Cornell's Blood At Suicide Scene Doesn't Indicate Foul Play, Report Says Posted: 12 Jul 2017 11:36 PM PDT  On Tuesday, Detroit Police Department released photos from the scene where the Soundgarden frontman committed suicide.
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| Trump visits Macron in Paris Posted: 14 Jul 2017 08:00 AM PDT ![Trump visits Macron in Paris]( "Trump visits Macron in Paris") President Donald Trump watched U.S. and French soldiers march together through the Paris in a double celebration marking 100 years since the U.S. entered World War One and France's annual Bastille Day holiday.
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| 1.3 million Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep vehicles recalled for alternator failure, sudden airbag deployment Posted: 14 Jul 2017 07:41 AM PDT  This morning, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published two recalls from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Together, the recalls affect more than 1.3 million Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles worldwide, including over 805,000 vehicles registered in the U.S. RECALL #1: 2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango; 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee UNITS AFFECTED: 442,214 in the U.S. and approximately 123,000 registered elsewhere This recall affects vehicles equipped with electro-hydraulic power steering systems, 5.7L or 3.6L engines, and 160, 180, or 220 amp alternators. In those vehicles, NHTSA says that the alternator may fail without warning. Should the alternator fail, the vehicle can stall. Depending on where and when the stall occurs, it could dramatically increase the risk of a crash. In a worst-case scenario, NHTSA notes that it's also possible for the alternator to short-circuit and catch fire. FCA has received two reports of collisions that may be linked to the issue, but there have been no reports of injuries so far. Owners of these vehicles will receive recall notices from FCA by mail, instructing them to schedule service appointments with their local dealerships. Notices are expected to be sent around August 24, 2017. Dealers will inspect each vehicles' alternator and replace it, depending on its part number. The fix will be carried out at no charge. If you own one of these vehicles and have further questions, contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and ask about recall T36. Alternately, you can call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and ask about safety campaign #17V-435. RECALL #2: 2011-2015 Dodge Journey UNITS AFFECTED: 363,480 in the U.S. and approximately 407,520 registered elsewhere (including the Fiat Fremont) In these vehicles, NHTSA reports that the driver's frontal airbag may deploy without warning. Should that happen, it could result in an crash, injure the driver, or both. FCA says it has received reports of six injuries potentially related to the issue, but no reports of collisions. The problem stems from a wiring harness that's associated with the driver's frontal airbag and is located within the steering wheel. Over time, the wiring harness may get chafed, resulting in a short circuit, and that, in turn, can cause the airbag to deploy suddenly. FCA plans to mail recall notices to owners by August 21, 2017. After receiving those notices, owners will be able to take their vehicles to dealerships for service. The fix involves an inspection of the airbag wiring within the steering wheel and replacement of that wiring, if necessary. NHTSA says that FCA dealers will also install a protective cover to prevent chafing in the future. All repairs will be made at no charge to owners. For additional information, you're asked to contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403 and ask about recall T47. Or, if you prefer, you can call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 and inquire about safety campaign #17V-432.
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| The Internet Is Losing It Over This Photo of Bill Clinton Posing Between Two George Bush Statues Posted: 14 Jul 2017 12:55 PM PDT  "This is a fairly realistic portrayal of the 1990s"
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| Anti-death penalty prosecutor pulled over in traffic stop Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:00 PM PDT  There was nothing unusual about a June 19 traffic stop in Orlando -- except the driver happened to be Florida's first African-American state attorney who also happens to be in a legal fight with the governor over the death penalty.
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| State lawmaker accused of sexually assaulting teenage girl Posted: 14 Jul 2017 10:51 AM PDT  CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A state lawmaker has been charged with sexually and physically assaulting a 16-year-old girl last year under the guise of discussing her interest in politics.
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| 'No complaining': Pope Francis takes on moaners Posted: 14 Jul 2017 06:58 AM PDT  Pope Francis carries the weight of the world's poor and suffering on his shoulders: the last thing he needs is people turning up at his apartment for a whinge. Vietato lamentarsi (no complaining) reads a sign in Italian hung on the door to Pope Francis's private rooms in the Vatican that was given to him by a psychologist, according to a religious expert close to the pontiff. Psychologist Salvo Noe, author of motivational guides, gave it to Francis at the end of an audience on Saint Peter's Square last month, journalist Andrea Tornielli said on the "Vatican Insider" website.
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| Pakistan PM's daughter, heir apparent in corruption probe crosshairs Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:49 AM PDT  By Drazen Jorgic ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A damning judicial report into the family wealth of Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif threatens not just his premiership, but has also imperiled the political career of his daughter and heir apparent. Maryam Nawaz Sharif, 43, has in recent years gained greater influence within Sharif's inner circle, and is credited with steering him to embrace more pro-women and liberal causes in a deeply conservative nation of 200 million people. "It nips her career in the bud," Sherry Rehman, vice president of the opposition Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP), told Reuters.
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| Fishermen express fury as Fukushima plant set to release radioactive material into ocean Posted: 13 Jul 2017 10:27 PM PDT  Local residents and environmental groups have condemned a plan to release radioactive tritium from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. Officials of Tokyo Electric Power Co., the operator of the plant, say tritium poses little risk to human health and is quickly diluted by the ocean. In an interview with local media, Takashi Kawamura, chairman of TEPCO, said: "The decision has already been made." He added, however, that the utility is waiting for approval from the Japanese government before going ahead with the plan and is seeking the understanding of local residents. fukushima timeline The tritium is building up in water that has been used to cool three reactors that suffered fuel melt-downs after cooling equipment was destroyed in the magnitude 9 earthquake and tsunami that struck north-east Japan in March 2011. Around 770,000 tons of highly radioactive water is being stored in 580 tanks at the site. Many of the contaminants can be filtered out, but the technology does not presently exist to remove tritium from water. "This accident happened more than six years ago and the authorities should have been able to devise a way to remove the tritium instead of simply announcing that they are going to dump it into the ocean", said Aileen Mioko-Smith, an anti-nuclear campaigner with Kyoto-based Green Action Japan. Takashi Kawamura, chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings Inc. (Tepco), speaks during a group interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo Credit: Bloomberg "They say that it will be safe because the ocean is large so it will be diluted, but that sets a precedent that can be copied, essentially permitting anyone to dump nuclear waste into our seas", she told The Telegraph. Fishermen who operate in waters off the plant say any release of radioactive material will devastate an industry that is still struggling to recover from the initial nuclear disaster. "Releasing [tritium] into the sea will create a new wave of unfounded rumours, making all our efforts for naught", Kanji Tachiya, head of a local fishing cooperative, told Kyodo News.
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| Donald Trump Jr., Sub-Master of the Universe Posted: 13 Jul 2017 02:00 AM PDT  Donald Trump Jr. and his siblings appear never to have learned anything their dad couldn't teach them in the warm safety of a penthouse.
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| 2017 Ford Focus Posted: 14 Jul 2017 09:40 AM PDT  A former favorite that's starting to fade.
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| These Fast-Food Meals Contain Your Entire Day's Worth Of Calories Posted: 13 Jul 2017 11:32 AM PDT |
| A Former Airbnb Host in California Has Agreed to Pay $5,000 for Canceling a Booking Based on Ethnicity Posted: 13 Jul 2017 08:55 PM PDT  "One word says it all. Asian," the host had said in a text
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| The Latest: No bail for cousins facing charges over 4 deaths Posted: 14 Jul 2017 12:57 PM PDT  DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — The Latest on the investigation into the killings of four Pennsylvania men (all times local):
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| NATO warns Russia to honour war games promises Posted: 13 Jul 2017 07:45 AM PDT  NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday welcomed Russian reassurances about a major upcoming military exercise that has deeply worried the allies, but warned Moscow must live up to its commitments. Speaking after a "frank" meeting between Russia's NATO ambassador and envoys from the 28-nation alliance, Stoltenberg said both sides had discussed ways to avoid dangerous misunderstandings over issues such as exercises. Russia had in particular provided numbers of its soldiers, planes and ships involved in the Zapad ("West") war games in Russia and Belarus in September, Stoltenberg said.
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| Two Israeli policemen shot dead near Jerusalem holy site, gunmen killed Posted: 14 Jul 2017 10:54 AM PDT  By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Three Arab-Israeli gunmen shot dead two Israeli policemen near one of Jerusalem's most holy sites on Friday and were then killed by security forces, police said, in one of the most serious attacks in the area for years. Israeli authorities shut the area to Muslims gathering for Friday prayers citing security concerns, prompting anger among Palestinian religious leaders. The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Mohammad Hussein, urged Palestinians to defy the closure and he was later reported to have been detained.
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| First-Ever Photos Show Wild Lioness Nursing Leopard Cub Posted: 14 Jul 2017 05:27 AM PDT  The lioness, Nosikitok, is one of the cats being tracked with radio collars by the NGO Kope Lion in Tanzania. The whereabouts of the leopard cub's mother are not known.
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| Oil pipeline rupture in Texas spills 1,200 barrels of crude Posted: 13 Jul 2017 08:51 PM PDT  Cleanup efforts are underway in Central Texas after an oil pipeline rupture spilled about 50,000 gallons of crude, authorities say.
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| 'No Trump zone': Thousands of Paris protesters create area free of the US President ahead of Bastille Day visit Posted: 13 Jul 2017 12:59 AM PDT  Thousands of protesters are preparing to take to the streets of Paris to create a "no Trump zone" for the US President. Donald Trump and the First Lady are visiting France to mark Bastille Day after Emmanuel Macron extended an invitation that surprised many after a series of ideological clashes between the two leaders. The President, who praised far-right leader Marine Le Pen during the French election, said the trip would "celebrate and honour" France's national day and a century since the US' entry into the First World War.
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| Thousands line streets for Bradley Lowery funeral Posted: 14 Jul 2017 07:00 AM PDT  Premier League footballer Jermain Defoe wore an England shirt for the funeral of his six-year-old "best friend", Bradley Lowery, whose cancer battle captured hearts around the world. The cortege for the funeral of six year old Sunderland FC fan, Bradley Lowrey makes it's way to St Joseph's Church Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Thousands of people lined the streets of Blackhall, County Durham, ahead of the service at St Joseph's Catholic Church, where the youngster was baptised six years ago. Footballer Jermain Defoe arrives for the funeral of six year old Sunderland FC, fan, Bradley Lowrey Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images A piper lead the horse-drawn carriage carrying his coffin through the village, which came to a halt to pay tribute to the little boy with the beaming smile. Credit: Getty Some released balloons as the cortege passed and a spontaneous round of applause broke out. Mourners line the streets ahead of the funeral of Bradley Lowery Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire Mourners dressed in superhero costumes followed the funeral procession. Defoe, now signed for Bournemouth, left training in Spain to attend. Bradley Lowery, as family and friends wear football shirts for the funeral of the six-year-old mascot Credit: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Wire Former Sunderland FC manager David Moyes was also among the congregation. Defoe struck up a remarkable friendship with Bradley after the little boy appeared as a mascot for his beloved Sunderland. The hearse departs St Joseph's Church Credit: Getty Bradley died a week ago in his parents' arms at home following a battle with the rare childhood cancer neuroblastoma.
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| What About the Mid-Engined Corvette? Posted: 14 Jul 2017 10:06 AM PDT  Chevy just saw one American supercar die because people weren't buying it.
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| Man sentenced to life in woman's death after Halloween party Posted: 13 Jul 2017 03:45 PM PDT ![Man sentenced to life in woman's death after Halloween party]( "Man sentenced to life in woman's death after Halloween party") MONROE, Mich. (AP) — A man was sentenced to life in prison Thursday for killing a woman after a 2014 Halloween party in southeastern Michigan and stashing her body in the woods.
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