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Gay Figure Skaters Pave Their Own Way in “Icebreakers”
In June, 1994, I took the F train out to Coney Island to root for my friend Phil, who was skating, solo, in the Gay Games. From the…
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Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead
Israeli media report that a senior security source has said the military accepts that more than 70,000 Palestinians have been killed…
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How to Figure Out Your Life
The English writer Oliver Burkeman’s “Meditations for Mortals” introduces itself as a kind of handbook on how to cultivate more joy by…
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Detained veteran Ugandan opposition figure critically ill in hospital, his party says
The health of detained veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye has "reached a critical and deteriorating state," his party says,…
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Reputed Mexican Mafia figure accused of brokering drug cartel alliance strikes plea deal
To hear prosecutors tell it, Jose Landa-Rodriguez was public enemy No. 1. A reputed Mexican Mafia member called “Fox,” Landa-Rodriguez was…
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'From bad to worse': Ugandan opposition figure describes struggle ahead of next year's vote
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Opposition figure Bobi Wine said the political climate in Uganda has “gone from bad to worse” ahead of presidential…
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‘Our own doing’: California Democrats try to figure out how to win national elections again
In the aftermath of Democrats’ widespread electoral failures last year, party activists in California who gathered for their annual…
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Official says Ugandan opposition figure will be tried in civilian court instead of military one
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A prominent opposition figure facing military trial in Uganda will be charged before a civilian court instead, an…
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Detained Ugandan opposition figure treated in clinic overnight
Detained Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, on hunger strike for a week, has been returned to prison after being in a health clinic…
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Attorney says opposition figure detained in Uganda for alleged crimes against the state is unwell
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A prominent opposition figure jailed in Uganda for allegedly threatening state security is unwell and in need of…
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Archaeologists begin restoring ancient temple linked to key Bible figure: 'Reflects greatness'
An ancient temple that belonged to an Old Testament pharaoh is being restored by archaeologists in Egypt. In a Facebook post published…
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Who Were Everly and Alydia Livingston? Teen Sisters Returning from Figure Skating Championship Killed Along with Parents in Horror DC Plane Crash
A family of four, including two sisters who competed in a national figure skating championship in Wichita, Kansas, were among the victims…
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Married World Champion Figure Skaters Among Passengers on American Airlines Flight During Fatal Collision: Report
Former world champion figure skaters Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were among the passengers on an American Airlines plane that…
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Afterlife Mystery: Woman Claims to Have Seen Figure Made of Energy During NDE
The mystery surrounding the possibility of life after death has been perplexing humans for ages. Even though there is no conclusive…
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Catalist-listed SIAMH may have gone public before it was ready – MAS review group should figure out why
Can the enablers of public listings be incentivised to ensure that companies do not come to market without a credible growth story? When…
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Wife of Ugandan opposition figure Besigye says he was kidnapped and is being held in a military jail
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye said Wednesday he was kidnapped in neighboring Kenya and is…
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Ugandan opposition figure reportedly detained
The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says he has been kidnapped and is now being held in a military jail. In a post on X,…
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Tanzania leader condemns killing of opposition figure doused in acid
Tanzania's Presdident Samia Suluhu Hassan has denounced the brutal killing of a senior member of the main opposition party Chadema, who…
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Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu arrested in crackdown
Tanzanian police have arrested prominent politician Tundu Lissu and two other opposition Chadema officials, the party has said. It says…
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Russian court issues arrest warrant for opposition figure Navalnaya
A Russian court issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for opposition politician Yulia Navalnaya, who lives in exile abroad, on allegations…