Author: jobuzo

After devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Venezuelan writer Nanda Nieves raised more than $13,000 in just 48 hours from supporters across China.  The funds are being sent directly to volunteers and frontline relief organizations helping survivors.  The latest official figures show at least 1,943 people have been killed and more than 10,571 injured following the twin…

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EDITOR’S NOTE: On June 6, 1989, millions of Iranians turned out in the streets to bury Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The situation quickly got out of control. Those in the crowd beat their chests rhythmically in the intense summer heat, the wails of women cutting through the noise. Mourners rushed…

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HOUSTON (AP) — Taj Bradley struck out 11 to tie his career high, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Wednesday night. Bradley (7-3) allowed a run and four hits and walked four in five innings. After Jose Altuve scored from third base when…

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