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Singer Duncan Sheik Dies at 56
Sandra Rhodes
— Sep 18, 2026
Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, known for the hit "Barely Breathing" and the Tony and Grammy-winning musical "Spring Awakening," died Thursday. He was 56. Sheik died from organ f… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Singer Duncan Sheik Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition
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— Sep 17, 2026
Duncan Sheik, 56, is in critical but stable condition in a New York City hospital, his family said on Instagram, without disclosing the cause and asking for privacy.
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Kashmiri Filmmaker Detained by ICE at Dulles
World
— Oct 6, 2026
Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh was detained by ICE at Dulles Airport on Sept. 24 while traveling to a Washington panel, according to friends and supporters, and is being held in Virginia. He has filed a federal habeas petition; supporters say he has a pending immigration application and valid work authorization, claims authorities have not confirmed.
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Somalia Rejects Reported Israeli Base Plans in Berbera
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— Oct 3, 2026
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud rejected any Israeli presence under any circumstances after Israel became the first UN member to recognize Somaliland in December 2025.
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Chris Dalton
Somaliland deserves the right to negotiate its own defense ties after years of being sidelined by Mogadishu.
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
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Saudi Mufti Urges Troops to Sacrifice Lives Against Houthis
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— Sep 25, 2026
Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan told Saudi border troops late Thursday that defending the kingdom is a duty for which lives may be sacrificed, and called for the Houthis' complete defeat.
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Chris Dalton
Obeying orders is basic for any army but pushing religious appeals like this risks turning the fight into something bigger than defense.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
Ranking
College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Dubai, Makkah Mourn Prominent Royal, Religious Figures
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— Sep 21, 2026
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, 76, died Monday as Dubai set 10 days of mourning; Grand Mosque muezzin Ibrahim Al-Madani, 51, died hours after his final Fajr adhan.
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Saima Wazed resigns as WHO regional director amid fraud probes
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— Sep 9, 2026
Saima Wazed, the WHO Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned amid fraud and forgery investigations by the WHO and Bangladeshi authorities after being placed on unpaid leave, denying the allegations and citing a loss of trust in leadership and untenable financial strain. The charges include financial fraud related to travel to China, misrepresentation of credentials, and an alleged land purchase, with Wazed insisting the issues were resolved or predated her WHO tenure.
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Her family ties to the ousted prime minister make the credential issues look even more suspicious.
Guantanamo 9/11 Trial Set for June 2028
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— Aug 26, 2026
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants will stand trial starting June 5, 2028 at Guantánamo, after prosecutors’ request for January 2027 was denied amid ongoing pretrial disputes and complex evidentiary questions tied to one of the longest-running cases in U.S. history. The decision follows a collapsed plea deal and continued legal wrangling over admissibility and the death-penalty question, keeping the case unresolved for years to come.
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UAE President Honors Top Year 12 Students Nationwide
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— Jul 24, 2026
The UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, honored top-performing Year 12 students of the 2025-2026 academic year and commended teachers and families, reaffirming education as a cornerstone of the UAE’s development, with the ceremony highlighting ongoing national support for student achievement and excellence. The event, attended by senior officials and royals, coincides with the UAE’s rising global study-reputation, including improved QS Best Student Cities rankings for Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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NEWT GINGRICH: The President Of Peace
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— Oct 18, 2025
There is no precedent for the outpouring of support for President Donald J. Trump and his effort to bring peace to the Middle East. The two events (in one day) at Jerusalem and Sharm El-Sheikh were unimaginable until…
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US Reaches Plea Deal With Alleged 9/11 Mastermind, Two Others
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— Aug 1, 2024
The death penalty is off the table after the United States reached a plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others The Defense Department announced the deal with the three accused of…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Joe Biden Embarrasses America in Egypt as He Struggles to Read Teleprompter, Winces as He Messes Up
Opinion
— Nov 12, 2022
President Joe Biden once again faced off against his formidable foe, the teleprompter, to disastrous results. Biden was speaking to world leaders at a United Nations climate conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on…
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Neurologist Weighs in on Fetterman’s Cognitive Health After Watching Debate
Reporting
— Oct 26, 2022
A neurologist is sharing her thoughts on Pennsylvania Democratic senatorial candidate John Fetterman‘s cognitive health following what some are calling a rough debate performance. Dr. Huma Sheikh, a neurologist…
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