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The idea of a “forever home” is a growing idea in Florida
A tiny Florida beach town is rebuilding after a hurricane. Is it becoming a preserve of the rich? Every year, the National Hurricane Center predicts that Florida will get hit by a hurricane that...
sport
Alan Feigin, 47, of Beverly Hills, died of cancer at the age of 47
Ben Feigin, Emmy-winning producer of 'Schitt's Creek,' dies of cancer at 47 'The Feigins' celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary and their 40th child Had more than 1,300 children who lost a parent by suicide...
europe
The world will visit Kenya this week
Kenya 'a beacon of democracy' in East Africa, says expert Updated This week the world will pay a second visit to Kenya, another country in East Africa. The visit will be as much about...
travel
Qatar bids to host the 2022 World Cup
Qatar's vast wealth helps it host FIFA World Cup 2022 Updated at 08:26 on 20 Jun 2014 Getty Images Qatar is hoping to become the first Middle East country to host a major football...
europe
Venus Williams wins first Grand Slam singles title at US Open
Venus Williams bows out in first round of women's singles at US Open Venus Williams of the US takes her first loss at the US Open, falling to Chinese qualifier Zhang Shuai, 6-2, in...
sport
Aurélien Tchouaméni is the world’s most popular soccer player
Aurélien Tchouaméni: Meet the French soccer star everyone is talking about You can’t go to soccer games in France without seeing Aurélien Tchouaméni, France’s current number one. He's French, he plays in the top...
politics
The US Women’s National Team Is Not As Lucky as the Men’s
Andy Scholes walks through US Soccer's landmark equal pay deal. Photo: David Gray/Getty Images When John McEnroe and Patrick McEnroe announced their decision to join the United States men’s national team this year, the...
asia
Kevin de León’s absences as a council staffer will cost him taxpayer money
City Council President Paul Krekorian will not excuse Kevin de León's council absences for his work as a council staffer, after the council's interim mayor said he would not be able to continue working...
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Three Pakistani parliamentarians arrested in Pakistan
Pakistan arrests senator over comments about army chief Rizek and the others were detained after attending a weekly prayer meeting. New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) A top official of the Pakistani parliament, a senator...
health
California’s plan to become the world’s first cashless society
Your guide to Measure LA on the 2022 California midterm ballot Measure L makes California the country’s first cashless society Here’s California’s plan to become the first cashless society in the United States. If...