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'Drug Kingpin' Associated With Sinaloa Cartel Arrested for Trafficking Drugs From Mexico to Alaska

'Drug Kingpin' Associated With Sinaloa Cartel Arrested for Trafficking Drugs From Mexico to Alaska

An alleged "drug kingpin" associated with the Sinaloa cartel has been arrested for leading a network that trafficked drugs from Mexico to Alaska.
Angelina Jolie Seeks Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act During White House Visit

Angelina Jolie Seeks Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act During White House Visit

Academy Award winning actress Angelina Jolie went to the White House to discuss with officials the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
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California's Famous Giant Sequoia Trees Face Threats as Wildfires Continue

As the California wildfires continue, firefighters wrapped the bases of the largest trees in the world using a fire-resistant blanket Thursday to save a grove of the world-famous huge sequoia tree from burning in the rugged Sierra Nevada.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Pushes LeBron James to Break His NBA Scoring Record: 'I’m Excited to See It Happen'

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Pushes LeBron James to Break His NBA Scoring Record: 'I’m Excited to See It Happen'

LeBron James is currently inching closer on the NBA's all-time scoring lead and current record holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pushed him to reach the number.
Mexico: Mass Grave Filled With 10 'Tortured' Bodies Found After Authorities Receive an Anonymous Tip

Mexico: Mass Grave Filled With 10 'Tortured' Bodies Found After Authorities Receive an Anonymous Tip

An anonymous tip has led to the discovery of 10 bodies at a mass grave in an abandoned rural property in Mexico on Tuesday.
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Florida Female Paddleboarder Survives Possible Alligator Attack Using Her Oar

A large alligator swimming directly towards a woman while she was floating on a paddleboard in the Silver River was witnessed by tourists. A video captured how the female paddleboarder survived the possible attack.
SpaceX Launches 4 Amateurs on Private Space Flight; Elon Musk's Company Joins Commercial Space Tourism

SpaceX Launches 4 Amateurs on Private Space Flight; Elon Musk's Company Joins Commercial Space Tourism

The first entry of SpaceX founder Elon Musk in the competition for space tourism blasted off Wednesday night from NASA's Kennedy Space Center pad in Florida.
Pres. Joe Biden Supporter Shot Dead at Her Texas Home and Her Husband Left Injured

Pres. Joe Biden Supporter Shot Dead at Her Texas Home and Her Husband Left Injured

A Texas man has been arrested after he allegedly murdered a woman and shot her husband because they supported President Joe Biden during last year's election.
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Social Media Influencer With Half a Million Subscribers Deletes YouTube Channel After Backlash; Single Mom YouTuber Caught Coaching Her 9-Year-Old

After the emergence of a recent vlog that showed YouTuber Jordan Cheyenne pressuring her 9-year-old son to pose for a video thumbnail, the social media influencer deleted her channel in the video-sharing platform and Instagram account for the "health and well-being" of her son.
LA Lakers' Russell Westbrook Debuted a Unique Hairdo at Met Gala 2021

LA Lakers' Russell Westbrook Debuted a Unique Hairdo at Met Gala 2021

After his recent fashion choice that shocked NBA fans, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Russell Westbrook went all out for the Met Gala 2021 with a unique hairdo.
More Than 100 Migrants Sailing From Haiti to Florida Intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard

More Than 100 Migrants Sailing From Haiti to Florida Intercepted by U.S. Coast Guard

After spending six days sailing from Haiti in hopes of reaching the U.S., 104 Haitian migrants were intercepted by the Coast Guard in Florida waters on Sunday.
Capitol Police to Reinstall Temporary Fence Ahead of Weekend Pro-Trump Demonstration

Capitol Police to Reinstall Temporary Fence Ahead of Weekend Pro-Trump Demonstration

Eight months after the January 6 Capitol attack, fence would be put back up around the building ahead of a planned weekend demonstration.
Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Climate Of Anxiety And Changing Routines In America

California Ski Resort Opts to Change Name to Remove Offensive Word in Business' Revival

After a year of reckoning over racial justice terms linked to their name, a famous California ski resort replaced a derogatory term for Native American women in its name, to offer a fresh start, Monday.
Washington, DC Security Heightened Ahead Of September 18 Rally

Capitol Police Arrests California Man With Bayonet and Machete Near DNC Headquarters; Man's Vehicle Decorated With Supremacist Symbols

After the discovery of multiple knives inside his vehicle, including a bayonet and machete with him, a California man was arrested by Capitol Police close to the Washington headquarters of the Democratic National Committee, authorities said Monday.
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Brazil Impeachment Protests Weakens; Protests Lack Support From Leftists Political Groups

The latest protests across Brazil on Sunday showed that the pressure from the streets remained insufficient for the impeachment push against Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam Dreams Cut in U.S. Open Finals; Bows to Medvedev

After an almost unblemished record on hard courts, clay courts, and grass this year, Novak Djokovic failed to end the 52-year Grand Slam drought at the finals of the U.S. Open after bowing against Daniil Medvedev, Sunday.
Jarvis Landry Unleashes Spin Cycle Touchdown on a Fourth Down vs. Kansas City Chiefs; Jedrick Wills Hurts Leg in NFL Opening Night

Jarvis Landry Unleashes Spin Cycle Touchdown on a Fourth Down vs. Kansas City Chiefs; Jedrick Wills Hurts Leg in NFL Opening Night

Despite the early offensive explosion from Jarvis Landry, the Cleveland Browns started its NFL season with an opening night loss against Kansas City Chiefs.
Ex-American Airlines Ticket Agent Reflects on the Guilt He Feels for Allowing 9/11 Terrorists on Flight 77

Ex-American Airlines Ticket Agent Reflects on the Guilt He Feels for Allowing 9/11 Terrorists on Flight 77

Twenty years after the September 11 attacks, a former American Airlines ticket agent spoke about the guilt he feels for allowing 9/11 terrorists onto flight 77.
Mexico Landslide Kills 1 People and Leaves Another 10 Missing

Mexico Landslide Kills 1 Person and Leaves Another 10 Missing

At least one person is dead, and 10 others are missing after a landslide buried several homes on a hillside area at Tlalnepantla in Mexico on Friday afternoon.
Lionel Messi Surpasses Brazil Legend Pele for Most International Goals by a South American Men's Player

Lionel Messi Surpasses Brazil Legend Pele for Most International Goals by a South American Men's Player

Argentine star Lionel Messi became the top international goal scorer in South American history on Thursday, overtaking Brazil legend Pele.
Hugo Carvajal: Ex-Venezuelan Spy Chief Wanted on U.S. Drug Trafficking Charges Arrested in Spain

Hugo Carvajal: Ex-Venezuelan Spy Chief Wanted on U.S. Drug Trafficking Charges Arrested in Spain

Hugo Carvajal, a former Venezuelan spy chief wanted on U.S. drug trafficking charges, was arrested in Madrid, Spain on Thursday.
Scott Peterson Will Not Testify in Kristin Smart Murder Trial, Judge Rules

Scott Peterson Will Not Testify in Kristin Smart Murder Trial, Judge Rules

A San Luis Obispo County Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that Scott Peterson will not be allowed to testify in Kristin Smart's murder trial at the moment.
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Brazil Drains Two First Half Goals to Beat Peru 2-0, Comes Back Strong After Chaos With Argentina

The depleted squad of Brazil still get it done in their World Cup qualifier as they forced their way against Peru, scoring two early goals to get a win in Recife on Thursday.
Michael Jordan Says Only LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki Could Match up Against Him if They Play in His Era

Michael Jordan Says Only LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki Could Match up Against Him if They Play in His Era

"His Airness" Michael Jordan picked four modern-era players that could threaten his legacy and could survive the NBA of the 80s and 90s.
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $51 Million Worth of Cocaine Near the British Virgin Islands

U.S. Coast Guard Seizes $51 Million Worth of Cocaine Near the British Virgin Islands

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard and British Virgin Islands authorities recently seized about 1,700 kilograms of cocaine off the coast of Anegada.
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