All news by author: Vassia Barba
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Two children dead as terrifying fire rips through their home as they slept
Two children lost their lives in a fire at their home in Kalamazoo, Michigan early in the morning of Monday, October 9. One adult and one more children managed to escape, authorities said
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Mum called 'monster' by cruel trolls after childhood fire left her with one eye
Alyssa Marie McDonald, a courageous single mother and burn survivor from Cincinnati, Ohio, defies online bullying and societal norms, inspiring millions with her resilience and self-acceptance
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Drinking during Covid pandemic increased rates of common disease, study finds
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in alcohol-related liver disease cases, doubling the number of patients needing liver transplants
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Prada to design NASA's new spacesuits so astronauts can fly in style to the Moon
Italian luxury fashion house Prada is collaborating with Axiom Space to design NASA's lunar spacesuits for the Artemis III mission planned to land on the Moon in 2025
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Disneyland hidden gem you may never have heard of now stealing hearts on TikTok
Disneyland's Silhouette Studio, once a hidden treasure, has gained widespread popularity among visitors thanks to a TikTok video, with lifelong Disney fans praising the shop's skilled artists
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US state confirms first locally acquired case of malaria in at least 40 years
Arkansas has confirmed its first locally acquired malaria case in 40 years, prompting heightened awareness and preventive efforts across the state
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At least 115 'horrific' rotting bodies found at 'eco burials' funeral home
A storage facility for a "green" funeral home in Cañon City, Colorado, called Return to Nature Funeral Home was found with 115 decaying bodies after neighbours reported foul smells
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History of American XL bully - US roots and 'banned' breeding background
The American XL Bully, a breed originating from the crossbreeding of American Pit Bull Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers, has become a point of controversy in the UK - What is their history?
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Procrastinating book club finally finishes off novel after 28 long years
The Marshall McLuhan ‘Finnegans Wake’ Reading Club in Los Angeles completed James Joyce's novel 'Finnegan's Wake', after 28 years, reading a page a week and discussing it for two hours
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Sarah Ferguson assistant's husband accused of killing her as family mourns death
James Patrick had been married to Jenean Chapman for just two months before her death, her family said. He has now been arrested and charged with the murder of Sarah Ferguson's former aide
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Student pilot and instructor killed as plane falls out of sky onto home
A 20-year-old student pilot and his 22-year-old instructor were killed this week when the aircraft spun out of control, seemingly falling out of the sky and into a suburban home
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Killer asks execution to be cancelled over drugs that can cause 'severe pain'
Jedidiah Murphy who is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday in Texas, has asked for his execution to be stopped as supplies of pentobarbital could be impotent
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Chilling details as mum admits to shooting daughter dead while trying to hit dog
Amanda Moffett has pleaded guilty to tragically killing her own daughter, Laramie Moffett when she thought she was firing at a stray dog in her backyard
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Real-life wedding crasher charged with stealing guests' gifts from brides
Sandra Lynn Henson, accused of crashing weddings in multiple states and stealing money and gifts, was arrested in Pontotoc County, Mississippi
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Man steals car with baby inside, robs a bank, then crashes into tree and dies
A man who hasn't been identified as of yet reportedly stole a car with a 17-month-old baby inside, then robbed a bank and as he fled, crashed into a tree and died at the scene
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18-year-old suspect charged with murder over random knife slaying of activist
Brian Dowling was arrested and charged with the murder of Ryan Carson, a social justice activist, in Brooklyn, New York City, on Monday, October 2
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Ex-SeaWorld trainer exposes 'cruel' orca shows and calls Jet2holidays to boycott
Former SeaWorld trainer John Hargrove has urged Jet2holidays to cease selling tickets to marine life shows, such as the Loro Parque in Tenerife, citing the cruelty and suffering experienced by orcas in captivity
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Slain Texas prisoner accused of killing 22 older women stabbed by cellmate
Billy Chemirmir, who was serving time in the killing of elderly women was 'stabbed/beaten to death' by Wyatt Busby at a rural East Texas prison, according to a report
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Rare 'Dumbo' octopus spotted in Hawaii's marine monument
Researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have discovered the 'dumbo octopus', a deep-sea creature with ear-like fins, near the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Pacific Ocean
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Man who found bodies of wife and kids in murder-suicide says 'I'm dead inside'
Derek Johnson expressed grief and shock after discovering his estranged wife, Nancy Johnson, had drowned their two children, Jacob and Mia, in a bathtub before taking her own life in Semmes, Alabama
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'I quit Disney cruises after fracture from standing 80 hours in costume shoes'
A former Disney Cruise Line employee, Gianna Alexis, revealed the gruelling working conditions aboard the Disney Dream ship describing physical exhaustion and a stress fracture
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NASA scientists spot giant two-kilometre tall 'devil' moving across Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover captures a spectacular two-kilometre-high dust devil on Mars, providing valuable insights into Martian atmospheric phenomena
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7 things to look out for when it comes to vaginal health, say gynaecologists
Understanding and embracing the body's natural processes and avoiding harmful practices are key to maintaining vaginal health, ensuring overall well-being and promoting body confidence
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Inside notorious Dubai prison American college student could end up in
Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos fears that she may end up being held at the notorious Al Awir prison in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, where inmates face horrendous inhumane conditions
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Student says she feels 'violated' as she's jailed after half-naked strip search
A US student who allegedly “assaulted” a security guard has been sentenced to a year in prison - and has spoken out on feeling “violated” by the Dubai authorities. Los Santos, 21, denies the charges
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