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PoliticsDavid J. Rush, a former CIA official, pleaded guilty to fabricating a "highly classified" government program to justify acquiring luxury property in south Florida. He intended to resell the property for personal profit, according to a court filing. The case involves allegations of stealing $40 million worth of gold bars.
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HealthThe World Health Organization is seeking information from Russia after a 28-year-old lab technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute died of severe pneumonia on October 2. The death raised fears of pneumonic plague linked to lab exposure. Russian authorities deny plague reports, stating the cause is undetermined. Around 60-200 contacts were monitored, with some hospitals temporarily closed as a precaution.
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EntertainmentYukta Mookhey won the Miss World title in 1999, bringing pride to India. Her victory was deeply emotional as she dedicated it to her grandmother, who endured the pain of partition. Yukta drew strength from her grandmother's struggles and fulfilled her dream of becoming Miss World. She later distanced herself from Bollywood.
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WorldOn October 6, a Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 preparing for a Tokyo flight collided with an Air Canada plane being towed from Toronto at Los Angeles International Airport. The Delta plane's left wingtip clipped the Air Canada aircraft's horizontal stabilizer. No injuries were reported, flights continued normally, and both planes were taken out of service for inspection. The FAA is investigating.
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PoliticsIn Surendranagar, Gujarat, a married woman and her lover were subjected to brutal public punishment by the woman's husband. The couple was filmed during the ordeal, and the video was shared on social media. Police arrested nine people involved after local community leaders alerted authorities and helped facilitate the intervention.
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EntertainmentMichael Douglas shared details from his memoir about past relationships, including an affair with co-star Jeanne Tripplehorn during 'Basic Instinct'. He also recalled being caught by his wife, Diandra Luker, in a compromising situation, which led to an ultimatum. Douglas chose rehabilitation instead of divorce following the incident.
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David J. Rush, a former CIA official, pleaded guilty to fabricating a "highly classified" government program to justify acquiring luxury property in south Florida. He intended to resell the property for personal profit, according to a court filing. The case involves allegations of stealing $40 million worth of gold bars.
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