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Renata Birkenbuel

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Nashville Musician Gunned Down, Five Teens Arrested

Metro police have arrested two boys, ages 13 and 16, and three girls, ages 12, 14 and 15 with criminal homicide in connection with Yorlets’ death. Names of the suspects have yet to be released.

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HBO Airing Controversial ‘Leaving Neverland’ documentary in March

Wade Robson and James Safechuck — whose court testimony in 2005 helped acquit the late singer of alleged improper contact with young boys that haunted him during most of his career — completely changed their tune in Reed’s documentary, in which they star. They were adults at the time of the 2005 trial.

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U.S.

TSA Found More Than 4,000 Firearms in Airport Carry-on Baggage in 2018

Disturbingly, nearly 34 percent of the 4,239 firearms the TSA found in carry-on luggage had a bullet in the chamber, according to a new report from the agency.

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Overlooked for Oscars: Non-Acting, Behind-the-Scenes Women, Says Women’s Media Center

“A nomination for an Academy Award can open doors,” Jane Fonda told the Women’s Media Center.

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California Priest Find Nazi Symbol, Photo Of Hitler On Pillow Purchased From Walmart

The Very Rev. Ryan Newman told The Fresno Bee he plans to use the pillow to tell a story about the need to “stand for love, acceptance and peace.”

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Woody Allen Sues Amazon for $68 Million for Breach of Contract

The lawsuit seeks damages for Amazon terminating a four-picture production and distribution deal with the controversial filmmaker.

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Ford Eyes $1 Billion Investment, 500 Jobs in Chicago, While Cutting Overseas Staff

“It’s a real vote of confidence in this city,” said Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel at the auto show. He added that the city had ordered 200 new police cruisers from Ford.

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Parents, Superintendent Call For Teacher’s Firing After ‘Hitler Youth’ Tweets Against Covington Catholic Student

Reportedly, Grissom falsely accused a student in Kentucky of being involved in a controversial video of teens engaging with Native Americans in Washington, D.C. In tweets, Grissom referred to the student by name and called him a “Hitler Youth.”

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Bay Area Housing Advocates Blast Cupertino Mayor for ‘wall’ remarks

Lan Diep, a San Jose city councilman, responded: “Congrats to Cupertino Mayor Steve Scharf for out-Trumping Trump on the night of the SOTU by declaring that Cupertino will build a wall and make San Jose pay for it. We are not amused.”

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‘The Simpsons’ Renewed for Seasons 31 and 32 by Fox

“We’ve got some eeeeeexcellllent news… #TheSimpsons has been renewed for Seasons 31 and 32!,” posted the show’s official Twitter account.

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Bob Marley Birthday: Quotes from the Late Reggae King

The MOBO Awards tweeted: “Sending praise to Bob Marley on what would’ve been his 74th birthday. His message travelled across the world and united people. One Love still stands.”

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$1 Million Wagered on Length of Gladys Knight’s Rendition of National Anthem at Super Bowl

Online sports betting site Bovada confirmed its official run time at 1:49, paying both over and under the betting line.

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Who is Going to Host the Oscars? Academy Awards To Reportedly Air Without Host

” … it’s a tale about celebrity cluelessness, arrogance, and the troubling trend of dismissing all online criticism, of any validity, as ‘trolling,'” wrote The Atlantic on January 4.

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TSA Officer Jumps to His Death in Busy Orlando International Airport

Travelers standing in line scattered. Some thought the sound was gunfire.

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Trump Clone Brazilian President Bolsonaro Draws Populist Supporters

Bolsonaro is hated for his diatribes against women, gays and blacks, but loved by his supporters for his tough talk. He exalts Brazil’s military dictatorship, advocates torture and threatens to destroy, jail or drive his political opponents into exile.

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World

Leopard Cub Seized at Indian Airport in Suspected Smuggling

Kaja Moideen, 45, was arrested as officials followed a general tip to keep a watch out for possible animal smuggling at the airport, reported NDTV.

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U.S.

Suicides Nearly Triple Among Elite Forces

The Veterans Crisis Line and Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1. The crisis lines connect veterans and service members in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring US Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat or text.

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Colin Kaepernick’s Lawyer Slams Adam Levine for Performing at Super Bowl Halftime on Sunday

“No one put more thought and love into this than I did,” said Adam Levine.

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Georgia Aquarium Animals to Debut in New ‘Animal Planet’ Series

Animal Planet will have “unprecedented access to the inner workings” of what is reportedly the largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere.

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What Kind of 2019 Super Bowl Commercials Will You Watch on Sunday?

If you watch the 53rd Super Bowl as much for the surprise commercials as you do football, then a slew of new commercials on CBS awaits your curious soul.

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‘Sex Education’ Snags Season 2 on Netflix: Everything We Know

Asa Butterfield, a 21-year-old British actor, stars as teenager Otis Milburn opposite Gillian Anderson, who plays his mother, Jean Milburn.

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