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Yaba, a mix of methamphetamine and caffeine, is wreaking havoc in Bangladesh, and hundreds of people have died in "crossfire" incidents involving police. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2W5JQHg

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The Orbiting Carbon Observatory 3, or OCO-3, sits on the large vibration table (known as the "shaker") in the Environmental Test Lab at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2GTftOU

Rascal Flatts founder writes about pain of giving daughter up for adoption when younger In a new memoir out Tuesday, Rascal Flatts bassist Jay DeMarcus discusses the pain of putting his baby daughter up for adoption with his then-girlfriend of one month when he was in his early twenties, according to reports. 

Kid Rock plans giant ‘middle finger’ sculpture for his Nashville property Kid Rock has made his reputation in part by being an iconoclast – one who raises a middle finger to society’s conventional ways of thinking and acting. Now the 48-year-old rocker, who was born Robert James Ritchie, plans to plant a giant middle-finger sculpture on his Nashville property, according to reports.

‘Little House on the Prairie’ set may have burned down in fire: report A film set believed to be part of the iconic western drama television series “Little House on the Prairie” burned Sunday after a lightning strike ignited a fire in a Los Angeles suburb.

Miss France hopeful, volunteer firefighter killed by tractor-trailer A 22-year-old Miss France hopeful was killed by a tractor-trailer while on a bike ride in central France last week.

Kylie Jenner to Travis Scott: ‘Let’s f--- around and have another baby’ Kylie Jenner loaded up on the compliments Tuesday in her “happy happy birthday” message to Travis Scott.

CNN's Chris Cuomo claims Antifa is a 'good cause,' immediately gets pushback CNN anchor Chris Cuomo went to bat for Antifa on Monday night, arguing that what he called the group's "good cause" was not equivalent to the positions espoused by neo-Nazis and white supremacists -- but his panelists pushed back right away.

Cynthia Nixon thinks if 'Sex and the City' were made now it wouldn't feature an all-white cast: 'God forbid' Actress and former New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon reportedly thinks that portions of “Sex and the City” would’ve gotten a bit of a makeover had the show been written in present time.

'No plans' for Jussie Smollett's 'Empire' character to return as series is renewed, Fox says Fans of Fox Entertainment’s hit show “Empire” can rejoice as the series has officially been picked up for a sixth season, albeit without one of its mainstays, Jussie Smollett.

Paulina Porizkova, 54, ‘gulped’ when asked to pose for Sports Illustrated without 'any retouching' Paulina Porizkova isn't a stranger in front of the camera, but her latest photoshoot for Sports Illustrated had the veteran model nervous. 

‘Game Of Thrones’ Battle of Winterfell lands all-time series, HBO viewership high With HBOGo and HBO Now numbers added in, the third episode of the Emmy-winning series’ eighth and final season is now the most-watched GoT and most-watched HBO series in the history of the WarnerMedia-owned outlet.

Garbage clogs once crystal-clear Bosnia rivers amid neglect Plastic bottles, rusty barrels and even old washing machines are among tons of garbage clogging rivers in Bosnia that were once famous for their emerald color and crystal clear waters adored by rafters and adventurers as well as fishermen.

Mozambique church a refuge for Muslim cyclone survivors Next to a marble pulpit inside a Catholic church, a young Muslim girl chases around with other children.

Israel collects Holocaust items ahead of post-survivor world Under a fluorescent light, an archivist from Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial snaps photos and scans into her mobile database the last remnant that a pair of elderly siblings have of their long-lost father — a 1943 postcard Samuel Akerman tossed in desperation out of the deportation train hurtling him toward his demise in the Majdanek death camp.

Philippines orders Filipinos to leave Libyan capital Philippine officials say they have issue a mandatory evacuation order for more than 1,000 Filipinos in the Libyan capital amid escalating fighting, rocket fire and airstrikes.

Russia put nuclear missiles in Venezuela, Rep. Diaz-Balart suggests Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., appeared on “Tucker Carlson Tonight” and made a case for backing opposition to disputed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and suggested that Russia had installed nuclear missiles in the South American nation.

Taliban: Fresh round of talks with US peace envoy opening The Taliban say a fresh round of talks with U.S. peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad is to begin in Qatar, where the religious movement maintains a political office.

Venezuela awaits more protests after a day of turmoil He called it the moment for Venezuelans to reclaim their democracy once and for all.

Venezuelan opposition leader Guaidó calls for larger uprising Opposition leader Juan Guaidó urged Venezuelans to take to the streets for new mass protests Wednesday.

The Latest: Emperor Naruhito inherits Imperial regalia The Latest on Emperor Naruhito's succession (all times local): 10:30 a.m.

El Salvador: Gangs try to force incoming leader to negotiate Salvadoran President Salvador Sánchez Cerén says street gangs are attacking police to try to force his successor to negotiate with them.

Arab states support a transition in Sudan that balances the ambitions of the people with institutional stability, a senior United Arab Emirates minister said on Wednesday. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2LfUwSK

An Indian Hindu nationalist group allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Wednesday for a ban on veils after Sri Lanka prohibited the garments worn by some Muslim women following militant bomb attacks there. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2VD75eP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is flush with cash, giving his Hindu nationalist bloc a massive advantage over the main opposition Congress party as he seeks to win a second term in India's general election. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2V74Qkl

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is flush with cash in the current Indian general election, and is expected to easily outspend opposition parties, as he seeks a second term in office. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2GPNdvn

Japanese Emperor Naruhito formally took up his post on Wednesday a day after the abdication of his father, saying he felt a "sense of solemnity" but pledging to work as a symbol of the nation and the unity of its people. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2J6930p

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