April, 2010 | My Gripe An Thing

British woman goes to jail in Dubai kissing case

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Charlotte Adams, a British woman convicted of kissing in public in Dubai, has been taken to jail after dropping her attempts to appeal against the ruling. Miss Adams, 26, told friends she could no longer […] […]

Colorado Rockies president found dead in Salt Lake City

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Colorado Rockies president Keli McGregor was found dead in a hotel room in Salt Lake City at 9 a.m. today, according to Salt Lake City Police. Salt Lake Det. Rick Wall said police responded to […] […]

Across street from pro-pot rally, House rolls out medical-marijuana rules

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Support for marijuana use [right] — recreational and medicinal — was in the air at Civic Center during Tuesday’s 420 rally. Thousands gathered in the park, across from the state Capitol, to partake in the […] […]

Ex-girlfriend calls breakup with Mel Gibson sudden

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Oksana Grigorieva has given a cryptic account of her breakup with Mel Gibson, offering the current “official” version but with a tease for more details to come. “We have split up — suddenly and recently,” […] […]

Man identified in missing Ohio mother case

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Police have released the name of a man who may know something about an Ohio mother who went missing while on a weekend shopping trip. The man police are looking for was identified by authorities […] […]

Israeli defense minister expresses worries about relations with U.S.

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Jerusalem — Israel’s defense minister expressed concern Monday about deteriorating relations with the United States and warned that “the growing alienation” with President Obama’s administration “is not a good thing for the state of Israel.” […] […]

African teen king lives dual life

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Video information Fort Portal, Uganda (CNN) — At first glance, he looks like any other 17-year-old. He bobs his head to rapper Jay-Z, plays video games and reads the “Twilight” vampire books. When he’s not […] […]

Hamas executes 2 for Israeli collaboration

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Hamas police patrol the streets of Gaza City on Thursday. Gaza City — The ruling Hamas government in Gaza said it executed two Palestinian men Thursday for collaborating with Israel. “This morning the government carried […] […]

10-year-old’s pregnancy fuels Mexican abortion debate

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Mexico City, Mexico (CNN) — A pregnant 10-year-old, allegedly raped by her stepfather, has become the latest lightning rod in the country’s heated abortion debate. The girl’s stepfather has been arrested. But advocates on both […] […]

London’s Heathrow receives flights

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London, England — More than two dozen planes landed at Europe’s busiest airport early Wednesday, as restrictions began easing after five days of disruptions caused by last week’s volcanic eruption in Iceland. Twenty-five planes from […] […]