Court upholds death sentence for church shooter Dylann Roof

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  10 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  5 years ago

“RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court Wednesday upheld Dylann Roof's conviction and death sentence for the 2015 racist slayings of nine...”

Texas district makes masks part of dress code to get around Abbott's order

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  5 years ago

“Several school districts in Texas have sought to require masks amid an increase in Covid-19 cases. Gov. Greg Abbott has tried to ban mask mandates.”

Abbott tests positive for COVID-19 breakthrough infection

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  5 years ago

“Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, his office announced.The governor's office said it got the positive result...”

Hero bystander saves alligator trainer from attack in dramatic rescue

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“The 150-pound gator pulled its trainer into the water.”

After two decades and billions spent, Afghan government collapses as Taliban takes Kabul

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  126 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  5 years ago

“The Taliban, which for hours had been in the outskirts of Kabul, announced soon after they would move farther into a city gripped by panic.”

Jeff Bezos Completes Successful Space Flight

Via: Sister Mary Agnes Ample Bottom  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  1 Like  •  5 years ago

“The Amazon founder and three passengers reached the edge of space and safely returned after a flight of just over 10 minutes that the billionaire...”

Dr. Farah Khan: Mom told she was put on no-fly list for disposing dirty diaper

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“It was just profanities. Vulgarities.”

Bill Cosby Freed as Court Overturns His Sex Assault Conviction

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“Bill Cosby had his conviction for sexual assault overturned by a Pennsylvania appeals court on Wednesday and was freed from prison, a dramatic...”

Russia's Pro-Putin Commentators Praise Biden After Summit

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“GENEVA — For months, Russia's state news media have ridiculed President Biden as bumbling, confused and well past his prime. But by Thursday, the...”

Netanyahu ousted following Knesset vote

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“Benjamin Netanyahu has been ousted as Israel prime minister and Naftali Bennett is now the PM following Knesset vote.”