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Grandmother says 10-year-old who played dead during family’s killing is a hero


July 2, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 10-year-old girl remained in the hospital Thursday night after she was injured during a shooting that also killed her parents and 6-year-old sister. Houston police identify the victims as 29-year-old Donyavia Lagway, 35-year-old Gregory Carhee and their daughter, 6-year-old Harmony Carhee.   Their 10-year-old daughter was shot in the arm. Her 1-year-old brother was not …

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Soldier who fatally shot protester in downtown Austin indicted on murder charge


July 2, 2021

The soldier who fatally shot an armed protester last July in downtown Austin has been indicted on a murder charge. Daniel Perry(Uncredited) Army Sgt. Daniel Perry also was indicted on charges of aggravated assault and deadly conduct stemming from the incident that left 28-year-old Garrett Foster dead, the Travis County district attorney’s office announced Thursday. Perry turned himself in to …

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Storms return late Friday with even more over the holiday weekend


July 2, 2021

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Another wet and stormy weather pattern is almost upon us. A front blowing into Texas on Friday will push a broken line of showers and thunderstorms toward Houston late Friday. The morning should be mostly rain-free with temperatures bottoming out in the mid 70s. By the afternoon it will be in the lower 90s with storm …

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TikTok assures growth of moderation capacity, cooperation with regulators after SHC ban


July 1, 2021

TikTok on Thursday assured the growth of its local-language moderation capacity, diligence to take action on content in violation of community guidelines and cooperation with regulators in a statement issued by the popular social media app after orders for its suspension by the Sindh High Court (SHC) until July 8. The popular video-​sharing application said that the creativity and passion of its …

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National hockey trials to start soon, 20 players to get central contracts


July 1, 2021

LAHORE: The trials to select 30 national hockey players, out of which 20 will get central contracts, start here in the first week of July, two key officials of the Pakistan Hockey Federa­tion (PHF) said at a press conference here on Wednesday. According to chief selector Manzoor Junior and head coach Khawaja Junaid said on their proposal PHF president retired …

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Belgium-Italy the standout quarter-final as England’s path opens up


July 1, 2021

LONDON: After one of the most memorable knockout rounds a European Championship has ever seen, the quarter-finals promise another heavyweight clash in Belgium against Italy on Friday while the fairytale run of at least one of the less fancied teams will continue. Either Denmark or Czech Republic will make the semi-finals with their last eight clash in Baku on Saturday …

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More slipping and sliding at Wimbledon as Djokovic wins


July 1, 2021

LONDON: Novak Djokovic slid, slipped, skidded and stumbled into the third round on Wimbledon’s slick grass Wednesday by beating Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-3. Djokovic didn’t face a break point and committed just six unforced errors, including one with his forehand. But footing continued to be an issue on the third day of the tournament, and Djokovic went sprawling several …

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Sohaib ready to bat at any position for Pakistan


July 1, 2021

KARACHI: Sohaib Maqsood on Wednesday said that he has no issues where he bats in national colours after a phenomenal run in the recent HBL Pakistan Super League earned the 34-year-old an unexpected spot for the white-ball, tour of England. Talking to reporters during a virtual media conference from Pakistan team’s current base in Derby, Sohaib admitted he will try …

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