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Two men sentenced in race-based 1993 murder in Britain

LONDON — A judge sentenced two white men to life in prison on Wednesday for killing a black teenager more than 18 years ago, a case that exposed racism in Scotland Yard and prompted widespread soul-searching about race relations in Britain. Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, were found guilty of murder after a six-week trial triggered by new forensic evidence. Dobson will serve a minimum of 15 years and two months, and Norris will serve at least 14 years and three months.

Uefa opens proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over European Super League plan

Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League. The clubs were part of the 12 'founding' members of the breakaway league, which later collapsed. The other nine clubs renounced the project but Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid have refused to do so. Uefa said proceedings had been opened against the three "for a potential violation of Uefa's legal framework"

Wheaton Haunted Train - The Washington Post

Ride the Haunted Train Where: Wheaton Regional Park, 2002 Shorefield Rd., Wheaton When: October 21-23 and 27-30, 6 to 10 p.m. Departs every 20 minutes. Cost: Tickets, priced at $6, are good for one ride each on the Haunted Train and the Creepy Carousel. Cost is $5 if you bring a canned food donation. Tip: Trains can fill up! Tickets can be purchased at the park's ticket office starting at 4 p.

Who Was Nan Drummond | Chuck Drummond Wife Death Cause

The death of Nan Drummond has become one of the most talked about things on the internet lately. Drummond died at the age of seventy-four. The news was verified by Nan’s daughter-in-law, who is best known as The Pioneer Woman from her Food Network program. In addition, Nan Drummond was an endearing and compassionate individual who enjoyed spending time with her family. On the various social media platforms, family and friends are posting sincere tributes to Nan.

Why Seven Pillars of Wisdom is worth reading today

Last month, when Vladimir Putin was still massing troops on the Ukrainian border, I decided to read “Seven Pillars of Wisdom,” T.E. Lawrence’s memoir of the 1916-1918 Arab revolt against the Ottoman Empire. The “private” edition first appeared 100 years ago in 1922, by which time its author had already tired of being called “Lawrence of Arabia.” Still, this account of how a young Englishman helped lead a Bedouin guerrilla force tasked with blowing up trains and rail lines is subtitled “A Triumph.