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Gertrude Weaver becomes world’s oldest living person at 116

116-year-old Gertrude Weaver of Arkansas, the US, is now the world's oldest living person, according to Guinness World Records. Gertrude…

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Louis Jordan: Sailor lost at sea found alive after 66 days

Louis Jordan, who spent 66 days lost at sea, has been rescued after apparently surviving on raw fish and rainwater.…

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California announces first-ever mandatory water restrictions

California Governor Jerry Brown has ordered the implementation the first mandatory water restrictions in the state's history. The order implements…

10 years ago

Bob Menendez indicted on federal corruption charges

New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been charged with corruption. The Democrat is accused of using his influence to illegally…

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Special agents Shaun Bridges and Carl Force charged with stealing seized Bitcoins

Former US special agents Shaun Bridges and Carl Force have been charged with stealing large amounts of Bitcoin, which came…

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NSA shooting: One killed and two injured at Fort Meade

One person has been killed and at least two people are injured after a shooting at a gate to the…

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Amanda Knox speaks out for first time after Italy’s top court overturned her murder conviction

Amanda Knox said she's "incredibly grateful" that Italy's highest court overturned her murder conviction in the murder of her roommate,…

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Manhattan buildings collapse: At least 19 people injured in Est Village explosion

At least 19 people have been injured after an explosion caused two buildings to collapse in Manhattan’s East Village. More…

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Manhattan building collapses after explosion

A New York City building has collapsed and another is on fire after an apparent explosion in Manhattan's East Village.…

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Oklahoma tornado kills at least one person in Tulsa

Several people were injured and at least one person killed after a tornado roared through Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa police said…

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