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Month: March 2020

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Dad Ran a Sex Cult Out of Daughters Sarah Lawrence Dorm, Feds Say

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azZThe father of a former student at New Yorks elite Sarah Lawrence College has been charged with starting a sex cult in his daughters dorm room, eventually forcing one woman into prostitution and holding a knife to a male victims throat until he confessed to a crime he didnt do, authorities said Tuesday. Lawrence Ray, 60, faces nine federal charges, including sex trafficking, extortion, and forced labor for allegedly subjecting his victims to sexual and psychological manipulation and physical abuse, and laundering about $1 million from five different victims under…

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Killer diet pill seller jailed after retrial

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He was accused of buying the yellow powder from a factory in China and selling it on, in tablet form, to people around the world – including Miss Parry, who had been diagnosed with bulimia. Image copyright Parry family Image caption Miss Parry, from Shrewsbury, had been studying at Wrexham Glyndwr University “Eloise had many problems in her life but I always hoped they would be sorted,” she said. “In the latter part of her life there were positive signs that things were getting better. “When Eloise died, her life…

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White Claw Released 3 Brand New Flavors That Are Basically Summer In A Can

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Courtesy of White Claw These New White Claw Flavors For 2020 Are Like A Taste Of Summer By Cianna Garrison March 5, 2020 In the summer of 2019, White Claw emerged as the go-to drink of choice. Now, the spiked seltzer brand is creating even more heat with its announcement of a second flavor collection. Three new White Claw flavors for 2020 are here, so get ready to give them a taste test. On Thursday, March 5, White Claw announced its new flavors on Twitter. It’s been over a year…

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House passes Iran War Powers resolution opposed by Trump

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Washington (CNN)The House of Representatives approved a War Powers resolution Wednesday, aiming to rein in presidential authority to use military action against Iran without congressional approval. The President warned the Senate not to green-light the measure last month ahead of its passage, tweeting, “It is very important for our country’s security that the United States Senate not vote for the Iran War Powers Resolution,” and adding, “If my hands were tied, Iran would have a field day.” The resolution “directs the President to terminate the use of United States Armed…

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All She Wanted Was a Birthday Party at Target and This Store Made It Happen

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For 8-year-old Brayden Lawrence, she only wanted one thing for her birthday this year.. a birthday party at Target. According to her aunt, Rikki Jackson, Brayden is obsessed with Target, and when Rikki shared pics on twitter of the birthday celebration it went viral. Rikki said Target doesn’t actually do birthday parties so they asked Alberto Sanchez, the local manager of the Campcreek location near Atlanta and he granted Brayden special permission for her and 10 of her closest friends. The family got all the kids uniforms and walkie talkies…

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Is it allergies, the flu or the coronavirus? How to tell the difference

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(CNN)The coronavirus has infected more than 100,000 people worldwide. With all of the news of event cancellations, empty flights and health precautions (wash your hands!), it’s natural that people may get a little anxious every time they feel a tickle in their throat or the beginnings of a bad cough. If you have a nasty case of the flu or coronavirus, you may get worse when you expect to get better. This is a sure sign to seek medical care. “What would increase the suspicion of coronavirus would be if…

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Amazing Footage from 1929-30 of Construction Workers on the Historic Chrysler Building

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New York City’s Chrysler Building, one of the city’s most iconic skyscrapers, was built in a remarkably short time. Foundation work began in November 1928, and the building officially opened in May 1930. Even more remarkably, the steelwork went up in just six months in the summer of 1929 at an average rate of four floors a week. At 1,046 feet (318.9 m), the Art Deco-style skyscraper was the world’s tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931.It is the tallest brick…

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30 Memes Roasting Inconsiderate People Who Catch Cheap Flights During Coronavirus Outbreak

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The Department of State has restricted travel from and to the US. Chinese and Iranian citizens are no longer allowed to enter the country, and any US national coming back from one of the emergency-stricken countries is required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Should be enough to stay home, you think. slashed airline prices are all it takes to pack a bag and get into holiday mode. Hence, people are giving a roasting meme treatment to everyone with a positive coronavirus test who thinks it’s the right time to travel.…

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