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US special counsel charges Russians with meddling in 2016 race

Saturday, 17 February 2018, 11:46 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

In an extraordinary indictment, the U.S. special counsel has accused 13 Russians of an elaborate plot to disrupt the 2016 presidential election, charging them with running a huge but hidden social...

Massive sinkhole opens up in Rome, swallowing seven cars

Thursday, 15 February 2018, 14:02 Last update: about 10 years ago

Over 20 families were evacuated after a huge sinkhole opened up in a northwestern neighbourhood of Rome, swallowing several cars. No injuries were reported, but the area remained closed off on...

Florida teen charged with 17 murder counts in school attack

Thursday, 15 February 2018, 13:21 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

An orphaned 19-year-old with a troubled past and an AR-15 rifle was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder Thursday morning after being questioned for hours by state and federal authorities...

Porn star says she feels free to discuss Trump encounter

Thursday, 15 February 2018, 08:02 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Stormy Daniels, the porn star whom Donald Trump's attorney acknowledges paying $130,000 just before Election Day, believes she is now free to discuss an alleged sexual encounter with the man who is...

Updated: 1 dead, 1 hurt in vehicle accident at Heathrow Airport

Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 12:43 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Two airport vehicles collided on the airfield at Heathrow Airport on Wednesday, killing one man and injuring another. The Metropolitan Police force said its officers were called just after 6 a.m....

The 'real' St Valentine was no patron of love

Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 09:53 Last update: about 10 years ago The Conversation

On Feb. 14, sweethearts of all ages will exchange cards, flowers, candy, and more lavish gifts in the name of St. Valentine. But as a historian of Christianity, I can tell you that at the root of our...

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