Galan Assassination Sparks State of Siege in Colombia
The ministry reported that at a ranch held by Escobar forces detained 52 people and seized cattle, pigs, fuel and vehicles while raids hit families tied to top dealers Ochoa and Rodriguez Gacha. President Barco declared a siege and extradition powers as Galan’s funeral drew hundreds of thousands. The attack followed a wave of drug-related killings and threats from cartels, with judges continuing their strike until courts reopen.
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Thames tragedy details force police to review charges
Police say the Bowbelle collision on the river Thames may involve unlawful killing and other offenses as divers resume searches for missing partygoers. The Marchioness sank after a dredger struck her, with 27 bodies recovered and survivors increased as authorities reassess passenger counts and vessel responsibilities.
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Vasconcellos and Igures
Scotland
Cecil Parsonson
London
Sam
Parkinson
Heathrow
Thames
Port of London Authority
Prophet reschedules the rapture amid skepticism
Edgar Whisenant, who warned of the 1988 Rapture, now sets a new date of September 1 as believers dismiss his prophecy. Raleigh retailers report waning interest as skeptics question credibility after last year’s forecast. The News and Observer notes the public’s mixed response in the Triangle.
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Edgar Whisenant
Whisenant
Joanna Hicks
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First Day School Opens in Aiken County
Dr. Brooks says Aiken Elementary is fully complete and students report on time. The first day focuses on registration paperwork before standard classes begin. other states like North Carolina use the first day mainly for registration with classes starting the next day.
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Aiken Elementary
Aiken County
Brooks
North Carolina
Biker Killed in Aiken Stirs Community Support
Aiken residents mourn biker Tatti killed while riding early morning near the nuclear plant. Investigators note he wore a helmet and had functioning reflector lights on his bike. The driver fled or faced charges after a possible DUI, with ongoing hopes for resolution. Julia Tatti, his Detroit mother, recalls his love for Aiken and the local bicycle club. Brodie neighbors offered aid, hosting Tatti’s brothers and sharing warmth as evidence is stored at SLED. The coroner and town press await a breakthrough in this unsolved case.
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Familly
Aiken
Townsend
Tati
Julia Tatti
Detroit
Rea
Wade
Cissy Brodie
Palmer
Paul
Voyager 2 Nears Neptune For Last Flyby Before Pluto
Voyager 2 headlights Neptune as it nears a final approach and prepares for a pass by Triton next week. The spacecraft reports four new moons and debris rings while bearing a magnetic field and hurricane like storms. NASA tracks show the probe at 2.743 billion miles from Earth and 3.211 million miles from Neptune with a speed of 42 310 mph. Pluto is not scheduled for a mission, leaving Neptune as Earths furthest explored world for the foreseeable future.
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Pluto
Fat Magnet Pills Promised Safe Weight Loss Breakthrough
Beverly Hills doctors claim a new fat magnet pill safely reduces calories and fat without exercise, letting users eat normally. The FDA is reportedly reviewing the claim while the ad touts a no risk, money back guarantee and optional credit card orders.
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Angeles
Uarar
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Ucla Medical School
Wilshire Blvd
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