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The Independent
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Dozens of dead swans found in London spark fears of bird flu outbreak

2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (370+ words) Authorities are investigating a possible bird flu outbreak after 30 dead swans were found Fears of a bird flu outbreak are growing after dozens of dead swans were found in the London Docklands area in recent days. The Canal and River…...

The Independent
independent.co.uk > news > business > claires-wh-smith-ireland-hobbycraft-sky-news-b2828282.html

Owner of WH Smith’s high street chain frontrunner to buy Claire’s UK business

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (268+ words) The new owner of WH Smith's high street shops has emerged as a frontrunner in the bid to buy the UK operations of accessories chain Claire's. Investment group Modella Capital has been in talks with the retailer's US parent firm…...

The Independent
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Mother charged following DUI crash that killed her children in Napa

11+ mon, 3+ day ago  (343+ words) Yesica Barajas, 31, of Napa, has been charged with two felony counts of gross vehicular manslaughter, following the incident on March 16 A mother has been charged over an alleged DUI crash in California that killed her two young children. Yesica Barajas,…...

The Independent
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Dad arrested for DUI while driving his kids to Disney World

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (362+ words) This is the third time James Tompkins has been arrested for driving under the influence, say Florida officials A Florida father was arrested for alleged drunk driving with his two children in the car and told police he was taking…...