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It said the Irish Coast Guard received a distress call from a UK naval support vessel before 09:00 on Saturday.

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Victoria said the treatment route for the disease was "very aggressive" and "distressing" for the child and the family.

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United Response's Gunn called hate filming a growing and deeply distressing trend for disabled people.

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A third person addressed their comment to Instagram, writing, “why is this person allowed to continually post videos of himself assaulting/harassing people? It’s distressing and disgusting and unlawful. @instagram Please make him go away.”

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Foreclosure filings shot up nearly 20% in October from a year ago, highlighting a growing pocket of distress in the housing market.

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