Plane crashes onto major road
A Hawker Hunter plane has crashed during an airshow in England, hitting cars as it came down on a busy road. Several casualties »
PLANE CRASH
VIDEO: Amateur footage captures horrific airshow crash
Seven people were killed when a Hawker Hunter jet plunged into a roadway in the UK.
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Jenner Crash: New Details
There are new developments in the fatal car crash involving Caitlyn Jenner that killed a 69-year-old woman. Following reports on Thursday that claimed Sheriff’s investigators planned to recommend that prosecutors file a vehicular manslaughter charge against Jenner, an LASD spokesperson clarified that the Sheriff’s department is not recommending manslaughter charges. "A case has not yet been presented to us and until that happens we cannot make a comment," Shiara Davila-Morales, the Chief of the Media Relations Division for the LA County District Attorney’s Office, told Access on Thursday.
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Covering up in the city that never sleeps: Topless performers in Times Square draw city hall’s ire
'I don’t think it’s appropriate in one of the busiest squares in New York City for women to display themselves that way,' New York mayor Bill de Blasio said
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Topless, painted women ignite latest furor over 'aggressive' characters in NYC's Times Square
Topless women, often in body paint, posing for photos in Times Square are causing headaches for New York politicians and police who wish to regulate their presence but have no clear idea how. Frustrated politicians would like to regulate the presence of the women and the many costumed characters such as Elmo and Cookie Monster who populate the plaza. The experience of millions of tourists "has been diminished by the proliferation of topless individuals and costumed characters who too often harass people and expose families to inappropriate acts," the mayor said.
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This Video of a Pole Dancing Cat Will Seriously Make Your Entire Day
There's nothing better than a cat video, especially when the cat video involves a stripper pole — then it's just plain magic. This kitty has some pretty special skills and basically schools her human on how to work the pole. Watch this
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Across the world, adultery website leak exposes infidelities, puts some spouses on defensive
Husbands and wives across the world are being confronted with their partners' extramarital affairs after a catastrophic leak at adultery website Ashley Madison spewed electronic evidence of infidelity across the Internet. Online forums were buzzing Thursday with users claiming to have found evidence that their significant others were on the dating site. In Britain and Israel, parliamentarians were put on the spot after their email addresses were located in the trove.
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Former NFL cheerleader gets 2 years' probation after pleading guilty to rape of 15-year-old
Former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader Molly Shattuck was sentenced Friday to two years of probation, with every other weekend in custody, after pleading guilty to raping a 15-year-old boy at a vacation rental home in Delaware. Judge E. Scott Bradley sentenced the mother of three to the maximum 15-year prison term for fourth-degree rape but suspended the prison time for probation. Shattuck, 48, must report every other weekend, for a total of 48 weekends, to a secure probation centre, where offenders live in communal barracks and are assigned to various chores and community service projects.
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'Today' Anchor Overshares Waxing Story In Front of Children
'Today' Anchor Overshares Waxing Story In Front of Children
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China fears and global growth doubts grip markets
Markets will be watching for China's next move as signs of a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy stack up, raising expectations it will act to stoke growth. A looming snap election in Greece and a closely watched conference hosted by the Federal Reserve in the United States are also likely to keep investors on their toes next week, in particular as they look for hints on when the U.S. will raise interest rates. Fears that Chinese growth is weakening, dragging down the global economy with it, are already hammering commodities and world stock markets.
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'OK. Whatever:' Wife didn't believe husband about winning $50M lottery
An Alberta man had joked so many times about winning the lottery that his wife didn't believe him when they finally hit the jackpot. Scott, who lives in the hamlet of Fort Kent in east-central Alberta, says his wife just looked at him and said "Yeah, OK, whatever" when he told her they'd won. “There’s a few other things we want to do too,” Scott said Thursday when he picked up his cheque from the Western Canada Lotto Corp.
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Wellington Crescent wallet dropper found, no charges laid
Police have identified the man in connection with a string of bizarre incidents this summer where joggers near Wellington Crescent have been finding a bag full of cash and are then approached by a man who claimed to have lost it.
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Woman who was denied UK visa over unaffectionate marriage returning to Canada
A Canadian woman who was once denied a British visa on the grounds that her 45-year marriage lacked affection is asking the government to reconsider in light of her husband's health. Maria Summers's husband, David, was recently diagnosed with cancer and underwent surgery days before she was slated to return home to Canada. The British government has said that Maria Summers needs to leave the country by Aug. 23 after twice denying her application for permanent residency.
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Beyonce & Blue's Matching Swimsuits
Beyonce and Blue Ivy – twinning on the water!
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Open Water Hilarity -- Perfect Comedic Timing For Blue Whale
This gigantic blue whale just proved scientists don't know everything ... with some deep sea humor that left a zoologist speechless. Mark Carwardine was…
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Document raises questions about Harper retirement policies
Canada scores poorly among developed countries in providing public pensions to seniors, according to an internal analysis of retirement income by the federal government.
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11 Ways to Elevate Your Boring Balcony (10 photos)
You can run, but you can’t hide from the dog days of summer. You can, however, camp out on your balcony to enjoy slightly deflected rays of sunlight while keeping all the cool comforts of home within arm's reach. Whether you have a traditional balcony that amply extends your living area, or a diminutive Juliet balcony, you can convert the bleakest outdoor space into a serene sanctuary. Just focus on adding a few of these 11 simple but striking garden features, architectural elements, textiles, or furnishings. With inspiration from our collection of favorite accents, your balcony can project an inviting style and ambience that you’ll want to bask in year-round. | By Manasa Reddigari, BobVila.com
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Arrest of man in scuba gear leads to US-Mexico border tunnel that ends underwater in canal
Evelio Padilla pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in San Diego to one count of possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Border Patrol agents said in court documents that they discovered a soaked Padilla in a wetsuit next to the All-American Canal, about 7 miles east of Calexico, California, on April 25. The drugs were put on a trolley system on the dry Mexico side of the tunnel, and smugglers would use scuba gear to retrieve it from under the canal's water from an opening that is normally obscured by rocks.
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Waitress fired after confronting customers about abandoning their dog on a hot day
A waitress was fired earlier this week after confronting customers for leaving their dog inside their hot car while they dined inside a steakhouse in small-town New Jersey. News outlet Press of Atlantic City reported that 23-year-old Cristal Perez was working at Longhorn Steakhouse last week when she noticed that there was a small dog locked inside a car with no windows rolled down.
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Bethe Correia trying to pick fight with Miesha Tate in lieu of Ronda Rousey rematch
Correia and Tate have apparently moved past Rousey and are focusing on a potential bout.
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Professor gives perfect response about how to avoid having a disabled child
A teenager asked for advice on how to avoid having a disabled child - and got an insightful and emotional answer.
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Banff 'thriving' as tourism soars on weak loonie
While Calgary weathers the effects of a sluggish economy because of the sliding price of oil, things are booming out in Banff. Tourism is up all over Banff National Park this summer, says Leslie Bruce, Banff Lake Louise Tourism president.
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