15 h. ago Latest sign Vegas is still 'dying' as office park put up for sale close to the Strip with NO asking price

A shrewd buyer could purchase the site at a 'significant discount' compared to what it would cost to build the office park, which is a short distance from Sin City's greatest attractions.

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66 h. ago Carter Hart to join Vegas Golden Knights after being acquitted of sexual assault

Goaltender joins Vegas after high-profile acquittalNHL reinstatement process bars play until DecemberBettman says teams must decide on own standardsGoaltender Carter Hart has agreed to sign with the Vegas Golden Knights, becoming the first of the five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players to land an NHL contract since they were acquitted of sexual assault in a high-profile case.Vegas announced an agreement with undisclosed terms for Hart on Thursday, the second day after the window opened for the players to sign. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Carter Hart agrees to join the Golden Knights after being acquitted of sexual assault

Goaltender Carter Hart has agreed to sign with the Vegas Golden Knights, becoming the first of the five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players to land an NHL contract since they were acquitted of sexual assault in a high-profile case

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5 d. ago Official list of foods that ease constipation, revealed by diet scientists

Sufferers of chronic constipation have been handed the first ever official list of foods and supplements that can help to get things moving-and it includes some surprising everyday staples.

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9 d. ago Family claim 'corrupt officers and organised crime groups have flooded' prison where man died

They were speaking via lawyers after the inquest into their relative's death concluded on Thursday. The family claim measures that were in place to prevent drugs being smuggled into the prison weren’t effective

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1 week ago Canadian marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if government does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Marine park threatens to euthanize 30 whales if Canada does not provide funding

Marineland’s warning comes after Canadian official blocked the transfer of the beluga whales to a theme park in ChinaMarineland has threatened to euthanize 30 beluga whales if Canada’s federal government does not provide financial support for the embattled Niagara Falls amusement park. The warning comes after the country’s fisheries minister blocked the transfer of the captive whales to a theme park in China.Marineland, an amusement park, zoo, aquarium and forest occupying nearly 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of land in Ontario, has endured mounting scrutiny over allegations the animals are living in poor conditions. The park, which once saw millions of visitors, did not open for the summer season and is winding down its operations in anticipation of a sale. In February, a lawyer for the park said it was planning to “expeditiously” remove the remaining animals still on the grounds. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Drunk couple die from 'heatstroke' in scalding bath celebrating daughter's 4th birthday

A police officer and his businesswoman partner died from 'heatstroke' after getting too drunk to leave a scalding bath as they celebrated their daughter's birthday

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2 w. ago Storm Amy: man dies in Ireland as new weather warning issued for UK

Man dies in ‘weather-related incident’ in County Donegal, while Met Office issues yellow wind warning for whole of UKA man has died and a new weather warning covers the whole of the UK as Storm Amy continues to bring widespread disruption.Irish police said the man died in a “weather-related” incident in the Letterkenny area of County Donegal, Ireland, shortly after 4.15pm on Friday. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The synagogue heroes shot by police: Armed officers left one terror victim dead and one injured as they barricaded doors

One of the victims killed in a terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester yesterday was shot by police, GMP has confirmed.

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2 w. ago Two victims in Manchester synagogue attack were shot by police

Greater Manchester Police say one of those shot by officers has died

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2 w. ago Police shot dead Manchester terror attack victim and left another seriously injured, admit officers

One of the victims killed in a terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester yesterday was shot by police, GMP has confirmed.

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2 w. ago Manchester synagogue police admit they may have killed attack victim by mistake

Greater Manchester Police has gone on record to admit that one of the victims of the Manchester terror attack died by a bullet seemingly fired by GMP officers at the scene

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2 w. ago Blue Badges stripped from tens of thousands of Brits in major new crackdown

The government has revoked at least 22,000 blue badges issued to people with mobility or other disabilities who had since died as part of a record-breaking anti-fraud campaign, officials said

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2 w. ago Comrades bid emotional farewell to first female Life Guards officer: Captain Elizabeth Godwin, who rode in Queen's funeral procession, died in car crash at the age of 28

Captain Elizabeth Godwin was the first female officer of the Life Guards - which is part of the Household Cavalry. She died in Surrey on September 5, aged 28.

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2 w. ago Philippines earthquake: dozens dead as rescuers search through wreckage

Rescuers search for casualties in coastal city of Bogo, where power was knocked out and buildings and roads damagedThe death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake in the central Philippines has risen to 26, authorities said, with fears the toll could rise as rescuers searched for survivors from Tuesday night’s quake which damaged buildings and roads and knocked out power in parts of the region.The epicentre of the earthquake, which was set off by a local fault, was about 17km (10 miles) north-east of Bogo, a coastal city of about 90,000 people in Cebu province where at least 14 residents died, disaster-mitigation officer Rex Ygot told the Associated Press by telephone. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago A Mexican man shot at a Dallas ICE facility has died, becoming the attack's second victim

A second detainee shot in an attack on a Dallas immigration field office last week has died

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2 w. ago Northamptonshire Police officer Faizaan Najeeb who died in horror crash pictured

Pc Faizaan Najeeb, aged 24, tragically died after being hit by a VW Polo while on his way to an accident in Raunds, Northamptonshire, with tributes pouring in for him

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2 w. ago At least four dead and eight injured after shooting at Mormon church in Michigan

Church allegedly set ablaze by gunman on weekend when shooting attacks also took place in North Carolina, Texas and New OrleansAt least four people were killed and eight others injured after a gunman opened fire at a Mormon church in Michigan and then set the building ablaze, authorities said.Two of the shooting victims died and eight others were hospitalised, officials said initially, while the gunman was shot dead by police. Several hours after the shooting, police reported finding at least two more bodies in the charred remains of the church, which had not yet been cleared and may contain other victims. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago At least 39 dead and more than 40 injured in crush at Vijay rally in India

Victims include nine children at election campaign gathering in Tamil Nadu led by popular actor and politicianPolice in India have opened a criminal case against the leaders of a party headed by the actor turned politician Vijay, after a crowd crush at one of his rallies killed 39 people and injured at least 40 others.Local officials reported that nine children had died at the rally, which took place on Saturday night in the Karur district of Tamil Nadu state in southern India. Vijay, one of the most popular and successful actors in Tamil cinema, who entered politics last year, was addressing the crowd for his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party before state elections early next year. Continue reading...

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