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  • WorldAssociated Press

    The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina

    A 60-year-old woman saw her dreams of becoming the oldest Miss Universe contestant in history melt away in a haze of sequins and selfies Saturday at Argentina’s annual beauty pageant. Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, a hopital legal adviser whose entry into the competition had been cheered as a triumph over ageism in a youth-obsessed world, fell short of the Miss Argentina crown. During the contest she thanked everyone who celebrated her success in the Miss Buenos Aires competition last month.

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  • USThe New York Times

    A 100-Ton Locomotive With No One in the Cab

    BUFFALO, N.Y. — One evening last June, as Esther Iradukunda set the table for dinner at her home in Buffalo, she heard a high-pitched cry through the kitchen window. She rushed outside and followed the screams to the train tracks that ran about 100 feet away from her house. She found her young brother Aron lying on the tracks, run over when he chased a ball between the cars of a train that had suddenly begun to move. Now it was stopped again, but one of the boy’s legs was lodged underneath, the

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  • USThe Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash.

    Roadwork to watch for in Spokane this week

    May 26—Chip seals, grind and overlay, night markets, oh my! Below is a list of streets closing in Spokane this week for various projects and events. Marshall Road south of Thorpe Road is closed; the city recommends residents to go south to Spokane Cheney Road for access. The Post Street Bridge is closed during replacement, with detours in place directing pedestrians and cyclists to travel ...

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  • WorldReuters

    Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian newspapers report

    Pope Francis used a highly derogatory term towards the LGBT community as he reiterated in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops that gay people should not be allowed to become priests, Italian media reported on Monday. La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera, Italy's largest circulation dailies, both quoted the pope as saying seminaries, or priesthood colleges, are already too full of "frociaggine", a vulgar Italian term roughly translating as "faggotness". La Repubblica attributed its stor

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  • SportsYahoo Sports

    Umpire Ángel Hernández, after long and controversial run in Major League Baseball, set to retire

    Ángel Hernández, by both fans and players alike, has long been considered one of the most hated umpires in Major League Baseball.

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  • HealthParade

    'I'm a Longevity Expert, and This Is the One Vitamin People Over 50 Should Stop Taking ASAP'

    One popular vitamin does not get the A-OK from this aging expert.

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  • NewsInside Edition

    There’s an Earwig Invasion on the Way

    Earwigs, pincher bugs, whatever you call them — they’re about to be everywhere. This spring, the insects have been laying low. But as KCBS’ JoyBenedict reports, they’re ready for their close-up. The wet winter is to blame for the invasion, as much of the Southern California region got over 20 inches of rain. Sure, the critters look creepy. But earwigs are actually harmless. Inside Edition Digital has more.

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  • LifestyleTom's Guide

    I tried charging an EV at home and it was a shock I wasn't expecting

    I finally got to charge my first EV at home, but I was shocked by how it turned out. Here's what every new and first time EV driver needs to know about charging at home.

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  • CelebrityParade

    Indianapolis TV Anchor Tanya Spencer Dead at 53: Her Final Social Media Post Issued a Stern Warning

    The late anchor, whose real name is Tanya Sumner, shared an important final message.

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  • PoliticsHuffPost

    Eric Trump Slammed For ‘Particularly Disgusting’ Memorial Day Weekend Post

    "How dare you tweet this, THIS weekend," former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger fired back at Donald Trump's son.

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  • LifestyleSimply Recipes

    The Only Way You Should Store Soy Sauce, According to Kikkoman

    Not sure whether to leave your soy sauce out or stick it in the fridge? Here's what the experts say.

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  • LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping

    This bestselling hair-strengthening oil has 63,500+ fans: 'Fuller than it has been in years'

    It includes rosemary and mint, which users say not only bolsters strands, but leaves them soft and shiny.

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  • LifestyleBuzzFeed

    22 Older Adults Revealed What They're "Tired Of" At This Point In Their Life, And I Appreciate The Brutal, Older-And-Wiser Honesty

    "I've never had a problem with it in previous years — but this past fall, I was honestly offended."

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  • SportsThe Daily Beast

    In Heartbreaking Message, Grayson Murray’s Parents Reveal How He Died

    Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesGrayson Murray’s parents said the professional golfer and two-time PGA Tour champion died by suicide Saturday morning.In a heartbreaking statement released Sunday through the PGA Tour, Eric and Terry Murray expressed the deep pain they felt from the sudden loss of their son.“We have spent the last 24 hours trying to come to terms with the fact that our son is gone,” the Murrays wrote. “It’s surreal that we not only have to admit it to ourselves, but that we also have

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  • LifestyleDaily Meal

    Stanley Tucci Claims This Pasta Dish Is One Of The Best Things He's Ever Eaten

    When it comes to food, we trust what Stanley Tucci says. The actor and cookbook author claims this pasta dish is one of the best things he's ever eaten.

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  • CelebrityNY Post

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding was ‘miserable’ and ‘a disaster’: royal photographer

    Photographer Arthur Edwards, who has been photographing the royal family since 1977, had a terrible time at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2018 wedding at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

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  • USCNN

    6 people were stabbed at a restaurant and a movie theater, including 4 girls. Now, new details are emerging about a suspect

    A suspect accused of stabbing a man through a McDonald’s drive-through window and then stabbing a woman inside the restaurant was arrested last month on suspicion of assaulting a family member, court records show.

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  • LifestyleBuzzFeed

    Former Participants On Home Makeover Shows Are Revealing What Their Houses Looked Like After The Cameras Left, And It's Shocking

    "In reality, it was literally things stuck together with staples and tape."

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  • LifestyleGOBankingRates

    Can’t Retire in the US? Why Many Americans Are Choosing This Country Instead

    A new survey from AARP laid out some hard truths about Americans approaching retirement age. One-fifth of adults 50 and older have no retirement savings, and more than half (61%) are worried they...

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  • SportsNBC Sports Boston

    Larry Bird shares heartfelt statement on Bill Walton's passing

    Larry Bird released a statement on the passing of his former Celtics teammate and longtime friend Bill Walton on Monday.

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