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A Minnesota woman paid $500 to overnight a box she said held cookbooks; a shipping worker opened it with police and found $30,000 in cash meant for scammers

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A Minnesota woman paid $500 to overnight a box she said held cookbooks; a shipping worker opened it with police and found $30,000 in cash meant for scammers

Representative Image (AI-generated) What looked like an ordinary overnight shipment turned into a scam intervention after a Minnesota shipping company worker became suspicious of a woman’s unusually urgent request. The woman had arrived at Graphic Mailbox in Northfield, Minnesota, last week hoping to send a package to Texas. She was prepared to pay $500 for … Read more

US-based Hindu priest sexually abuses woman after telling her she was possessed, held

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Rajendranauth Doodnauth Maraj was taken into custody following the family's complaint (Durham Regional Police Service)

A New York-based Hindu priest has been arrested in Canada for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman on pretext of a ‘religious ceremony’ to heal her of evil spirits in Oshawa, police said. Rajendranauth Doodnauth Maraj was taken into custody following the family’s complaint (Durham Regional Police Service) The accused priest has been identified as 50-year-old … Read more

In 2008, Czechia began flooding the lignite mine created after the old city of Most was demolished for coal; by 2014 the pit held 70.5 billion litres of water, forming a 309-hectare lake up to 75 metres deep

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In 2008, Czechia began flooding the lignite mine created after the old city of Most was demolished for coal; by 2014 the pit held 70.5 billion litres of water, forming a 309-hectare lake up to 75 metres deep

The flooding started in 2008, and by 2014 the former mine had filled with about 70.5 billion liters of water, forming a lake 309 hectares in area and a maximum of 75 meters deep. Eventually the lake was opened for public recreation. What does it take to give a landscape carved by decades of coal … Read more

Libya’s Haftar played key role in release of US hostage held by Islamic State, sources say

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Libya's Haftar played key role in release of US hostage held by Islamic State, sources say

* Pilot Kevin Rideout was handed to Libyan authorities late on Thursday Libya’s Haftar played key role in release of US hostage held by Islamic State, sources say * US hostage was held by an Islamic State affiliate active in the Sahel * Freeing US hostage was top priority for Trump administration in the Sahel … Read more

Florida’s 23-acre Bannon Island, held by one family for roughly 150 years and reachable only by boat, helicopter or seaplane, is listed for $12 million

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Florida's 23-acre Bannon Island, held by one family for roughly 150 years and reachable only by boat, helicopter or seaplane, is listed for $12 million

Historic $12 Million Private Island That Can Only Be Reached by Air or Boat Hits the Market for the First Time in 150 Years A secluded 23.32-acre private island on Lake Marion near Haines City, Florida, has been listed for $12 million. Known as Bannon Island, the property is being offered for sale for the … Read more

ICE arrests over 1,200 illegal immigrants in Georgia; sex offenders, child abusers among those held

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ICE arrests over 1,200 illegal immigrants in Georgia; sex offenders, child abusers among those held

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 1,226 illegal immigrants in Georgia during an enhanced enforcement operation targeting individuals with criminal histories, according to the agency.Dubbed “Operation Safe Community–Atlanta,” the operation resulted in the arrest of 720 people who had either been convicted of or charged with crimes in … Read more

Indian student accused of killing US girlfriend after she planned to break up; held in Germany

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Arizona murder case: Indian national accused of killing girlfriend held at Germany airport (Representative image/AP)

An Indian national accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend in Arizona was arrested in Germany after allegedly fleeing the US on a flight bound for Europeas details of his troubled history and the victim’s plans to end their relationship emerged. Arizona murder case: Indian national accused of killing girlfriend held at Germany airport (Representative image/AP) … Read more