Four US tourists and a Costa Rican guide were killed in a weekend rafting accident in the Central American country, authorities said. Three rafts flipped on the Naranjo River Saturday afternoon. (Oct. 22)
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World’s longest sea crossing bridge set to open
The world’s longest cross-sea bridge, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, in Zhuhai city, that connects the east and west sides of the Pearl River Delta in South China will officially open on Tuesday. (Oct. 22)
Oregon Sikh temple welcomes imprisoned migrants
Asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border were detained for months in a federal prison in Oregon because of overcrowded immigration facilities. Now, they’re free on bond and are being helped by a Sikh temple in Salem, Oregon. (Oct. 22)
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Today in History for October 22nd
Highlights of this day in history: A Cold War crisis over Cuba leads to brink of nuclear war; Shah of Iran allowed into U.S. for treatment; ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd killed; Last victim slain in D.C. sniper shootings; Cellist Pablo Casals dies. (Oct. 22)
Tori Kelly debuts as gospel artist on Dove Awards
Pop singer Tori Kelly made her debut as a gospel artist at this year’s 49th annual GMA Dove Awards after releasing her first gospel album “Hiding Place,” which was produced by Grammy-winning urban gospel artist Kirk Franklin (Oct. 21)…
Today in History for October 21st
Highlights of this day in history: Thomas Edison perfects workable electric light; Anthrax scare claims first of two U.S. postal workers in Washington, DC; Britain wins Battle of Trafalgar; Actress and author Carrie Fisher born. (Oct. 21)
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London protesters call for new Brexit referendum
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday to call for a new referendum on the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union. (Oct. 20)
Massachusetts transgender rights in jeopardy
A November ballot question in Massachusetts is the first-ever statewide referendum on a transgender rights law. Supporters worry a setback in one of the most LGBT-friendly states could setoff a cascade of repeal efforts across the country. (Oct. 19)
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‘What They Had’ resonates with anyone affected by Alzheimer’s
Hilary Swank and Michael Shannon say their family drama ‘What They Had’ will resonate with anyone affected by Alzheimer’s. (Oct. 19)
Kathryn Hahn said she was called a ‘geriatric mother’ when she was pregnant at 35
The new Netflix flick “Private Life” is about a middle-aged couple who try everything possible to have a baby – naturally, through in vitro fertilization (IVF), plus adoption. (Oct. 19)