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Los Angeles Fire Department officials reported they had stopped forward progress of the blaze.

It marked the first time since the teenager was stabbed by a gang while waiting at a bus stop in Eltham, south-east London, that any of his killers admitted their involvement.

From BBC

Ordinarily, the subtle force of sunlight would be expected to cause the asteroid to stop tumbling and spin up.

The French government has stopped short of granting New Caledonia full independence but has offered greater autonomy, in a deal yet to be approved in a vote.

From BBC

Here’s what you should know, from getting your bike pass to planning out your stops.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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