Months

American YouTuber is jailed for 6 months in South Korea on public nuisance charge

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SEOUL, South Korea — An American livestreamer who enraged South Korea by kissing a statue honoring women forced into wartime sexual slavery was jailed for six months Wednesday on public nuisance and other charges. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Johnny Somali, 25, whose real name … Read more

Anna Kepner’s stepbrother charged months after the cheerleader was found dead on a cruise ship

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Anna Kepner’s stepbrother has been indicted on federal charges months after the 18-year-old cheerleader was found dead during a family vacation on a Carnival cruise ship. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The 16-year-old stepbrother is facing federal charges of murder and aggravated sexual abuse, according … Read more

Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, spend months, thousands of dollars preparing hand-sewn suits

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Every year, on Mardi Gras morning, something extraordinary emerges from the backstreets of New Orleans – groups of Black revelers most tourists will never see. They call themselves Mardi Gras Indians, or Black Masking Indians, and they roam the city’s neighborhoods in dazzling, hand-sewn suits. The tradition dates to the 1800s as a way to … Read more

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

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McALLEN, Texas — For five months, the young father waited for his 3-year-old daughter’s release from federal custody after she crossed the U.S.-Mexico border with her mother, hoping through delays for their safe reunion. Only when he turned to the courts as a last resort did he learn that the girl had suffered alleged sexual … Read more

Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris is free after 6 months in an Oklahoma jail for child sex abuse

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OKLAHOMA CITY — The founder of a Texas megachurch who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a child in the 1980s was released Tuesday after serving six months in an Oklahoma jail. Robert Preston Morris, 64, was released just after midnight, said Osage County Sheriff’s Capt. Matt Clark. Morris pleaded guilty last year to five counts … Read more

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

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The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country WASHINGTON — The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country following the Trump administration’s ouster of then-President … Read more

We tested 5 pairs of Hoka sneakers for 3 months to find out which was best for walking — the winner is the Goldilocks of walking shoes

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I’ve been reporting about sneakers for over five years, and during almost every conversation I have with podiatrists, shoe buyers and athletes, Hoka comes up. Although the brand only launched about 17 years ago, it has quickly become a household name. It’s known for its highly cushioned shoes that support your feet whether you’re running … Read more