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A sculptor, a teenage footballer and a hairdresser: Here are the stories of some of those killed in Iran protests A sculptor, a promising teenage footballer and a hairdresser with tens of thousands of followers on Instagram are among at least 2,000 people killed in two weeks of protests in Iran. Actor Timothy Busfield surrenders to face child sexual abuse charges in New Mexico Actor denies allegations of abuse centering on two preteen boys in video statement: ‘I’m going to confront these lies’ The actor and director Timothy Busfield surrendered on Tuesday to New Mexico authorities, four days after they obtained a warrant to arrest him on child sexual abuse allegations, according to officials. The Albquerque police department spokesperson Gilbert Gallegos confirmed Busf… A Timeline of Protests in Iran Amid a near-total communications blackout, witness footage trickling out of Iran paints a picture of how the country’s largest uprising in decades spread — and turned deadly. ‘I'm alone in the dark’: Trump’s dramatic fundraising email triggers online criticism Donald Trump is seeking donations through a fundraising email. The message warns supporters of dire consequences if he faces impeachment again. It highlights potential changes to American lives if he does not meet fundraising deadlines. The email, shared online, has drawn criticism for its tone and appeal for money. Supreme Court likely to uphold state bans on trans athletes competing on girls' sports teams States say biological sex at birth, not gender identity, determines who can compete on girls' teams. |
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