Initially, smoke could be seen billowing from Beirut’s port. Many people in Lebanon’s capital city filmed it on their cellphones — so when the larger white explosion occurred, that horrific moment was caught on video from numerous angles.
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Author: Khrysgiana Pineda, USA TODAY
Miner who discovered the largest tanzanite gems ever has now found a third – and it’s worth millions
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Controversial statue of former Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo removed after George Floyd protests
Sculptor of controversial Frank Rizzo statue asked Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney that it be removed after protests
Controversial statue of former Philadelphia mayor Frank Rizzo removed after George Floyd protests
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