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Denise Hurst (left), Sean Mullan (center) and Orlando Ramos (right) are running in the 2020 Democratic primary for a Springfield-based seat in the Massachusetts House.

Democratic Contenders In 9th Hampden District Clarify What Sets Them Apart

Three candidates are running to replace a retiring Massachusetts state representative in the 9th Hampden District, which includes part of Springfield and…

Search and rescue workers are trying to pull a girl out from under piles of concrete rubble after the collapse of a three-story building in Lagos Island, Nigeria, on Wednesday.

Dozens Of Schoolchildren Feared Dead In Nigerian Building Collapse

The three-story structure crumpled into a pile of concrete slabs Wednesday. About 100 nursery and primary school students are believed to have been inside. At least 37 people have been rescued.

Elton John and his mohawk perform at Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, Calif., in 1986.

Tear-Jerker British Ad Re-Creates Elton John's Christmas Past

The British department store chain John Lewis & Partners is famous for its heart-wrenching Christmas ads. This year's edition features a very famous musician and a life-altering gift.

Toni Tennille, left, and "Captain" Daryl Dragon, of the singing duo The Captain & Tennille, pose during an interview at their home in Nevada in 1995.

'Captain' Daryl Dragon Of Musical Duo Captain & Tennille Dead At 76

The '70s pop group was known for hits including "Love Will Keep Us Together," "Lonely Night" and "Muskrat Love." Dragon and musical partner Toni Tennille were married for almost 40 years.

Cocktail avocados: adorable, seedless — safer for those who can't cut the kind with a pit?

Avocado Hand Injuries Are Real. Is A Seedless Fruit The Answer?

Apparently people are showing up in the ER with nerve injuries from improperly cutting the pit out of an avocado. So now there's a cute new seedless variety.

Former South African President Jacob Zuma resigns his post in a televised address to the country last month. Now, just one month later, the embattled erstwhile leader faces 16 counts of corruption, money laundering and racketeering.

Jacob Zuma To Be Prosecuted On Long-Dormant — And Now Revived — Corruption Charges

The former South African president, who resigned his post last month under heavy pressure, now faces 16 counts — ranging from fraud to racketeering — for his role in an arms deal two decades ago.

The error message displayed Thursday afternoon when visitors attempted to access the particular Equifax webpage.

Equifax Takes Down Webpage After Report Of New Cybersecurity 'Situation'

When people tried to visit a certain page on the company's website Thursday, they got an error message: "We're sorry ..." Equifax says it is looking into a report of fraudulent links on its site.

Moscow Elections To Leave Russia Opposition Off Ballot

The people of Moscow choose a city council on Sunday, in an election critics call meaningless. Despite weeks of protest, opposition candidates will not be on the ballot.

Former President Barack Obama said of former Vice President Joe Biden: "Choosing Joe to be my vice president was one of the best decisions I ever made, and he became a close friend."

Obama Officially Endorses Biden For President

Former President Barack Obama, who had previously stayed out of the 2020 fray, endorsed his former vice president in a video released on Tuesday.

DMX performs at The Source Hip-Hop Music Awards in 2001 in Miami Beach, Fla. The rapper died Friday at age 50.

Rapper And Actor DMX Dead At 50

The rapper died Friday at White Plains, N.Y., Hospital after being on life support.

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