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California Shooting Kills 12 at Country Music Bar, a Year After Las Vegas
The Borderline, a popular hangout for country music fans, had become a place of solace for dozens of survivors of the Vegas massacre.
Actress Meg Ryan announces her engagement to singer John Mellencamp
A little ditty ’bout John and Meg: The “Pink Houses” singer and the “When Harry Met Sally” actress are getting hitched.
69-year-old man wants to change his age to 49 to get Tinder dates
A Dutch man is suing his local government in the Netherlands, after they refused to change his actual age to the age he identifies with. Veuer’s Mercer Morrison has the story.
At China’s Internet Conference, a Darker Side of Tech Emerges
The World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, China, has long showcased flashy new tech. This year, discussions also dealt with counterterrorism, data breaches and surveillance.
U.S. and China Are Playing ‘Game of Chicken’ in South China Sea
A recent near miss underscored the perils in the South China Sea, where the American and Chinese navies are increasingly challenging each other.
Prince Charles Says He’ll Temper His Opinions as King
Speaking in a BBC documentary, the heir to the British throne said it was “complete nonsense” to think he would continue his activism on subjects such as climate change.
Bribery Charges Urged Against Four Close to Netanyahu in Submarine Case
Israel bought German submarines and missile boats. The police say several of the prime minister’s associates were bribed to help clinch the deal.
Sharon Stone directs red carpet traffic
Screen legend Sharon Stone helped out photographers at the premiere of Keke Palmer’s indie flick “Pimp” in Los Angeles, by telling the stars where to look during the photocall. (Nov. 8)
Trudeau Apologizes for Canada’s Turning Away Ship of Jews Fleeing Nazis
In 1939, Canada refused desperate pleas for asylum by the captain of the St. Louis, a ship with more than 900 passengers. Most were Jews fleeing Germany.