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   Fiona Lowe’s Cause of Death Confirmed

   The 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe died at a Los Angeles hospital on September 29. Her family said her loss had devastated them.

   3 min readOct 2, 11:18 AM
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   Rescuers Race to Save Gaza’s Cultural Heritage

   Working from a tent with basic tools, Palestinian archaeologists have recovered more than 1,700 artefacts threatened by bombing, theft and decay.

   7 min readSep 30, 3:17 PM
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   Chad Lowe’s Daughter Fiona Harper Dies at 13

   Chad Lowe and Kim Painter remembered their daughter as smart, creative and devoted to dance while asking for privacy and prayers.

   2 min readSep 30, 9:22 AM
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   Todd Meadows’ Final Words Air on Deadliest Catch

   The season 22 finale showed the 25-year-old fisherman speaking to his three young children hours before his fatal accident at sea.

   3 min readSep 30, 8:59 AM
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   French Bulldog Dies in Black Bear Attack

   Seven-year-old Cassie placed herself between a black bear and her owners, who credit the much-loved family pet with helping them survive.

   3 min readSep 30, 8:54 AM
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   Christa Pike Execution Nears After Clancy Comparison

   The Tennessee death row inmate says she feels a “kinship” with Lindsay Clancy, citing what she calls “uniquely female issues” before her execution.

   4 min readSep 29, 2:15 PM
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   Italy’s Burqa Ban Finds Few Burqas to Ban

   Muslim teachers and leaders say the school restriction manufactures a culture-war issue, while analysts see an early move for the 2027 election.

   5 min readSep 29, 9:55 AM
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   Police Block Early Drumcree Parade Attempt

   Orange Order members were stopped by police after trying to begin the disputed Garvaghy Road march early on Monday.

   6 min readSep 28, 8:46 AM
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   US-China Tariff Cuts Cover $60bn in Trade

   Washington and Beijing have named thousands of products that could receive lower tariffs, though trade experts expect only a modest economic effect.

   4 min readSep 28, 8:31 AM
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    Nepal Floods Empty Hotels at Peak Season

    Flood damage and travel warnings have driven visitors away from Nepal, including from areas untouched by the disaster, leaving tourism workers without their usual seasonal income.

    6 min readSep 28, 8:28 AM
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    Yung Filly Rape Retrial Scheduled for June

    The British rapper will return to trial over three rape charges after a Perth jury failed to reach verdicts on them.

    2 min readSep 25, 2:07 PM