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The opioid epidemic: About 142 Americans die everyday

The opioid epidemic: About 142 Americans die everyday

The opioid epidemic has been called the worst ever drug crisis to hit the US. Approximately, 142 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. In fact, drug overdoses now kill more people than gun homicides and car crashes combined. 
Aug 8, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Copenhagen fans clash with riot police in final minutes of game against city rivals Brondby

Copenhagen fans clash with riot police in final minutes of game against city rivals Brondby

Clashes between FC Copenhagen fans and police disrupted the final minutes of the sides away game against city rivals Brondby on Sunday, August 6.After Brondby scored what proved to be an injury-time winner, a steward was hit by a thrown object, local media said.Riot police then entered the away fans area, and clashes ensued. Almost 20 minutes passed before the final two minutes of the game could be played.
Aug 8, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Nigeria: Eleven dead after gunman open fire in church

Nigeria: Eleven dead after gunman open fire in church

Nigeria and amp;#39;s southeast is predominantly Christian and the attack is a rare act of violence at a church. Ethnically-charged violence is common throughout the central states and militancy is a constant threat in the oil-rich southeast.
Aug 7, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Police bodycam shows moment man fires at two Las Vegas officers

Police bodycam shows moment man fires at two Las Vegas officers

A body camera caught the moment a suspect fired at two Las Vegas police officers on 1 August. Officer Richard Nelson, 33, was hit by a bullet that made it through a gap in his bulletproof vest, the other officer barely escaped. The suspect, identified as Miguel Salas, 25, was killed during an exchange of gunfire between the police and himself.
Aug 7, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Man caught towing man in wheelchair receives driving ban

Man caught towing man in wheelchair receives driving ban

Michael Ward of Walworth Avenue, Harrogate pleaded guilty on 20 July 2017 to dangerous driving on Cheltenham Parade in Harrogate on 28 January 2017. He was disqualified from driving for 20 months, ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work, fined £85 CPS costs and £85 victims surcharge. At around 12.25am on Saturday 28 January 2017, Ward was seen on CCTV talking to 28-year-old William MacPherson outside of the Moko Lounge Bar, Kings Road in Harrogate. Ward proceeded to drive along Kings Road as MacPherson, who was seated in a wheelchair, held on to the back of the car before they became detached.Ward stopped and reversed back to MacPherson who took hold of the vehicle again. They then continued to travel and come to a stop on two other occasions up Cheltenham Parade and Cheltenham Crescent before turning left onto Oxford Street and coming to a stop outside McDonalds. MacPherson, of Link Way, Harrogate pleaded guilty at the same hearing to holding onto a vehicle for the purpose of being drawn. He was fined £154 and ordered to pay £30 CPS costs and £30 victims surcharge.
Aug 7, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Officers practice hand-to-hand combat at 16,000 feet in the beautiful Himalayas

Officers practice hand-to-hand combat at 16,000 feet in the beautiful Himalayas

Training for Indias Indo-Tibetan Border Police, which operates along the mountainous border with Chinas Tibetan Autonomous Region, often takes place at 16,000 feet – and offers breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas.This video, shared on August 6, shows the officers dressed entirely in white with black masks and gloves. They chop the air in response to an instructor before them as the camera sweeps along, taking in the spectacular view behind them. 
Aug 7, 2017
By Staff Reporter
Brighton Beach critters swarm for meat after feasting on teens leg

Brighton Beach critters swarm for meat after feasting on teens leg

A Melbourne father has shared gruesome video of tiny sea creatures feasting on meat, a day after his son was savaged by the critters on 5 August. Jarrod Kanizays 16-year-old son, Sam, had been playing football and decided to soak his legs at Brighton beach to soothe post-athletic soreness. 
Aug 7, 2017
By Staff Reporter
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