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Attorney says Florida never helped girl who live-streamed suicide

Thursday, 26 January 2017, 06:16 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A 14-year-old girl who broadcast her suicide on Facebook never got the help she needed from Florida's foster care system, an attorney said Wednesday, even though she had exhibited dangerous and...

Girl live streamed suicide in Miami foster home

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 13:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Authorities say a 14-year-old girl broadcast live from the bathroom of her Miami area foster home as she made a noose from her scarf and attached it to the shower door frame to hang herself. The...

Updated (4): Pope takes over Knights of Malta after condom dispute

Wednesday, 25 January 2017, 06:58 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The head of the Knights of Malta resigned after entering into a public spat with Pope Francis over the ouster of a top official involved in a condom scandal, a spokeswoman for the ancient lay Catholic order said Wednesday....

Updated: Oscars go gaga for 'La La Land' with record-tying 14 nods

Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 14:56 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The candy-colored love letter to musicals "La La Land" has landed a record-tying 14 Academy Awards nominations, matching it with "Titanic" and "All About Eve" for most nominations ever. "La La...

Updated: Toll from Italy avalanche climbs to 15 as hopes diminish

Tuesday, 24 January 2017, 12:18 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The death toll from an avalanche in central Italy climbed to 15 on Tuesday as hopes began to fade that any of the 14 people still missing might be found alive under a mountain resort buried by tons of...

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