Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, ending a 30-year-old cold case. The trial relied mainly on Davis’s own statements admitting his involvement, while the similar murder of Tupac’s rival, Notorious B.I.G., remains unsolved.
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Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.
Duane Davis was convicted based largely on his own interviews and memoir where he admitted to helping supply the gun used.
Orlando Anderson, Davis's nephew, was said to have fired the fatal shot but died in 1998.
There were no eyewitnesses, no murder weapon, and no video evidence presented at the trial.
The case was considered very difficult to prosecute and was a rare example of justice in a long-unsolved case.
Davis plans to appeal the conviction.
Tupac’s rival, Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace), was killed months later in Los Angeles in a similar shooting; his murder remains unsolved.
The trial raised hopes that the Notorious B.I.G. case could also be solved in the future.
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Parents in France are calling for accountability after allegations of child abuse in the country's after-school childcare system. They say the problem is widespread and comes from failures in local institutions to respond properly to warnings about violence.
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Parents demand action after reports of child abuse in French after-school childcare.
Critics say the childcare system has many parts that do not work well together.
Warnings about violence often do not lead to real changes in the system.
Children who show signs of abuse are not always heard or protected.
SOS Périscolaire is an organization co-founded to address these issues.
The problem is seen as a failure of institutional accountability at local levels.
The controversy affects trust in institutions meant to protect children in France.
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Thai authorities set rules for about 5,000 American sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln during their visit to Pattaya city. The sailors must follow local laws, avoid certain activities like cannabis use and parasailing, and face prosecution if they break the rules.
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Around 5,000 U.S. sailors will visit Pattaya, Thailand, after 200 days at sea during a deployment related to the war with Iran.
Pattaya city officials and U.S. Navy representatives met to arrange the visit and discuss behavior guidelines.
Sailors cannot use recreational cannabis, enter cannabis shops or pharmacies, or take part in water-based activities.
Certain streets, including the red-light district, are off-limits to U.S. sailors; they can visit Walking Street but must leave by 2 a.m.
Thai law strictly prohibits insulting the monarchy, which can result in up to 15 years in prison.
Vapes and e-cigarettes are illegal in Thailand, with penalties including jail time and heavy fines.
Sexual exploitation concerns exist due to the city’s reputation, and local officials plan to increase police presence during the visit.
The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group is expected to dock in Pattaya from September 2 to 6 before returning to the U.S.
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Duane Keith Davis was found guilty by a Las Vegas jury for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, nearly 30 years after the crime. The case involved Davis confessing to his role in the shooting, though he did not pull the trigger himself.
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Duane Keith Davis, former gang leader, was found guilty of Tupac Shakur's murder.
Tupac Shakur was a famous rapper known for addressing social issues like racism and police brutality.
He was killed at age 25 in 1996 in Las Vegas.
Davis admitted his involvement before his 2023 arrest but was not the shooter.
The jury took about three hours to decide the guilty verdict.
Tupac’s family expressed relief at finally understanding what happened after 30 years.
Police were criticized for mishandling the investigation and missing key leads.
The case brought attention to how difficult it can be to solve cold cases with complex backgrounds.
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France is tightening its rules on mobile phone use in schools by extending the ban to older secondary students. At the same time, there are rising local protests in the US and Europe against building data centres because of concerns about their impact on water, electricity, and jobs.
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About 11.6 million children returned to school in France at the start of September 2026.
France is expanding a ban on mobile phones in schools to include oldest secondary students.
French newspapers note the ban has helped reduce problems but say screen time outside school still matters.
President Donald Trump supports data centres, but local protests in the US have delayed $150 billion in projects.
Concerns include data centres using too much water and electricity and doubts about creating enough long-term jobs.
In Austria, a data centre planned to use 7% of the country’s electricity faces local opposition.
The EU plans to triple its data centre capacity by 2035, raising environmental and resource questions.
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentinian national football team.
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The town of Sidi Bou Said in Tunisia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2026. This new status aims to help protect the town’s historic sites from natural damage and promote its unique cultural traditions.
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Sidi Bou Said is a historic town in Tunisia known for its distinctive blue and white buildings.
In July 2026, UNESCO gave Sidi Bou Said World Heritage status.
This designation helps protect the town from damage like the floods it faced in January 2026.
The status also supports the preservation of Sufi mystical traditions practiced in the town.
Local ceremonies called Kharja take place from mid-August to the end of September.
UNESCO World Heritage status often boosts tourism and global recognition for cultural sites.
The recognition encourages ongoing efforts to preserve the town’s cultural and natural heritage.
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Floods caused by a glacier collapse in Nepal and Tibet have killed over 1,000 people and left thousands missing. Rescue teams are working to save those trapped in remote hydropower projects, while authorities ask families to provide DNA to help identify victims.
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The death toll from floods in Nepal and Tibet has passed 1,000 nearly a week after the disaster.
About 600 people remain trapped in damaged hydropower stations.
More than 11,000 people have been rescued across the affected areas.
Around 4,400 people are still missing in Nepal and Tibet.
Police in Nepal are requesting DNA samples and photos from relatives to identify missing persons.
Among the missing are 592 foreigners, including tourists and pilgrims from countries like India, the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
Hundreds of unidentified bodies have been buried due to decomposition and lack of space in hospitals.
The floods were triggered by a glacier collapse, followed by ice, rock, and mud rushing through the Himalayan border region.
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A short video showing bundles of cash and gold bars in what was claimed to be a Hezbollah leader’s hideout was actually created using artificial intelligence (AI). The video originated from an Egyptian satire site and was later shared with false claims linking it to Hezbollah and Iran.
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The video shows money and gold in a ruined house and was shared on social media with claims it belonged to a Hezbollah commander.
The commander mentioned is Ali Samir al-Hajj Hassan, reportedly killed by the Israeli army in Lebanon in August 2026.
The video was originally published by "Egyptoon," an Egyptian animation studio, and did not link the footage to Hezbollah or Iran.
The video was AI-generated, meaning it was created by computer software, not real footage.
The logo of Egyptoon was blurred in the circulated video to hide its origin.
Researchers noticed issues with the video, such as fake-looking money and inconsistencies typical of AI images.
Some pro-Israel accounts shared the video to criticize Iran’s financial support for Hezbollah during ongoing conflicts.
Fact-checkers confirmed the video’s false origin and warned about misleading AI-created content on social media.
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France has banned mobile phones in high schools starting this school year. The government wants students to focus better on their studies and believes too much phone use can slow their development.
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The ban affects millions of teenagers returning to high school in France.
The rule prohibits using mobile phones during school hours.
The government hopes the ban will help students concentrate on learning.
Officials are also concerned about the negative effects of excessive phone use on young people’s growth.
Schools are facing challenges in making sure the phone ban is followed effectively.
This policy is part of France’s broader efforts to improve education.
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There has been a new violent event in the ongoing six-month conflict involving Iran. The United States attacked two Iranian rocket launchers, which led to an exchange of fire, raising questions about how this will affect the larger war situation.
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The conflict involving Iran has been ongoing for six months.
The U.S. launched an attack on two Iranian rocket launchers.
The rocket launchers were reportedly preparing to launch new weapons.
After the U.S. attack, there was an exchange of fire between the sides.
It is unclear if this latest violence will change the overall situation of the war.
The article highlights new instability in the conflict zone.
The incident happened late on a Sunday.
The focus is on whether this event will affect the long-term realities of the Iran conflict.
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At least 12 people died during a sixth night of Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and nearby areas, targeting infrastructure and aiming to lower morale. Ukraine’s air defenses intercepted many of the attacks, but Kyiv remains short of key US-made Patriot missile systems that can stop fast Russian missiles.
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Russia launched drone and missile attacks on Kyiv for the sixth night in a row.
At least 12 people were killed: 8 in Kyiv, including 7 at a railway depot, and 4 in surrounding areas.
Ukraine’s president said Russia used many jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles in the strikes.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down most drones and several missiles but face shortages of US Patriot interceptors.
Patriot missiles are the only effective defense against high-speed Russian ballistic missiles.
Production of Patriot interceptors is limited and current supplies are low due to US involvement in conflicts elsewhere.
Ukraine is trying to buy around 300 Patriot interceptors for winter defense, funded by European allies.
Russia may be increasing attacks before winter, while Ukraine targets Russian military and economic facilities in response.
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Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching the upper Texas Gulf Coast, causing multiple school districts in southeast Texas to close or adjust schedules to keep students and staff safe. The main threat from the storm is heavy rain, which may cause flash flooding and dangerous travel conditions.
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Tropical Storm Edouard strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is moving toward the Texas-Louisiana coast with winds up to 40 mph.
Many school districts in southeast Texas closed or released students early on Tuesday due to expected heavy rain and flooding.
Texas officials said flooding poses a bigger risk than wind during this storm.
Governor Greg Abbott advised people to stay away from rising water to stay safe.
Heavy rainfall of 3 to 6 inches is expected, with some places possibly receiving up to 9 inches.
The storm’s path is mainly focused on the upper Texas coast and Texas-Louisiana border.
Schools plan to reopen on Wednesday if weather and road conditions improve, but closures may continue if flooding occurs.
Tropical Storm Warnings and Flood Watches are in effect along the Gulf Coast.
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine during a meeting at an international summit. Modi said the ongoing conflict harms humanity and called for an end to fighting.
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Modi spoke to Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan.
Modi described the Ukraine war as "endless" and said it sets back humanity every day it continues.
He called for a "cessation of hostilities," meaning a stop to fighting.
The war started in February 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine.
India has become Russia’s second-biggest buyer of fossil fuels since the war began.
Russia gave India discounts on energy because Western countries imposed sanctions on Russia.
Modi has not openly criticized Putin’s actions but wants peace.
India is an important market for Russia’s energy exports.
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More than 1,000 people have died after heavy floods hit the border area between Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams in Nepal are working to save hundreds of workers trapped inside tunnels of a hydropower project.
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The floods affected the border region between Nepal and Tibet.
Over 1,000 people have died due to the floods.
Authorities have started mass burials for bodies that families have not claimed.
Hundreds of workers are stuck inside hydropower tunnels.
Rescue operations to save these trapped workers are currently underway.
The floods were triggered by glacier collapse and a major landslide in the Himalayas.
Many areas remain hard to reach, complicating rescue efforts.
The disaster has caused widespread destruction and loss in Nepal.
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The campaign to replace President Emmanuel Macron in France is starting as the summer vacation ends. A large group of candidates, including far-right leader Marine Le Pen, is preparing for the presidential election in April 2027, as Macron cannot run for a third term.
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President Emmanuel Macron cannot run again because of term limits.
The presidential election will take place starting April 18, 2027.
There are a record 16 official candidates, with more than two dozen considering running.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, is viewed as a strong contender.
The crowded candidate field could split votes and affect the outcome.
Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure recently announced his candidacy.
France is the largest country in the European Union and a nuclear power.
The election is important amid multiple challenges faced by France and tensions relating to President Donald Trump’s presidency.
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Tropical Storm Edouard is moving toward the Gulf Coast and is expected to hit Texas on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and possible flooding. Other storms include Tropical Storm Lowell near Hawaii and Hurricane Karina far off the coast of Mexico.
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Tropical Storm Edouard was upgraded from a tropical depression and is moving toward Texas and Louisiana.
The storm had winds of 40 mph and was located about 65 miles south-southeast of Cameron, Louisiana.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says flooding is the main concern with expected heavy rainfall.
Some areas in Texas could see 3 to 9 inches of rain, with more than 4 inches possible in an hour causing flash floods.
Crews are removing dry vegetation in Texas to reduce wildfire risks from lightning strikes.
Tropical Storm Lowell is southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds of 70 mph and may become a major hurricane soon.
Hurricane Karina is a Category 4 hurricane, far from land near Baja California, with winds of 140 mph and no threat to the shore.
Remnants of Hurricane Dolly caused rain and thunderstorms in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and nearby islands.
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Iran’s president said Iran will return to a ceasefire agreement with the United States if the U.S. also returns to the same agreement. Recently, there was fighting between the two countries in the Strait of Hormuz area, and attacks on two ships were reported near this important waterway.
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Iran’s president said the country will resume the June ceasefire deal if the U.S. does the same.
The June deal called for an immediate ceasefire and started 60 days of talks for a wider peace agreement.
Iran agreed to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. agreed to end its naval blockade and lift sanctions.
Fighting resumed recently, with the U.S. attacking Iranian missile launchers and Iran firing missiles at U.S. military bases in Jordan.
Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard wants more demands met, like control of the Strait of Hormuz and financial compensation, which the U.S. likely will not accept.
Two ships near the Strait of Hormuz were attacked, but there were no casualties or environmental damage reported.
Iran has regularly fired on ships in this area to control shipping traffic.
The situation is tense with talks ongoing, and leaders from China, Russia, and India are involved in related summit discussions.
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China warned Taiwan about potential consequences after Taiwanese officials attended a Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit in Palau. The summit gathered leaders from small island countries in the Pacific, but tensions arose because China considers Taiwan a part of its territory, while some countries at the summit recognize Taiwan as independent.
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The Pacific Islands Forum includes 18 member states and territories, mostly small island countries.
Neither China, the United States, nor Taiwan are members of the forum.
The 2026 summit was held in Koror, Palau, a country that recognizes Taiwan diplomatically.
Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attended the summit and participated in joint events with Palau’s president.
China’s envoy, Qian Bo, said Taiwan’s presence was “very inappropriate” and hinted at consequences for Taiwan.
Beijing does not recognize Taiwan’s participation in international events like this summit.
Some Pacific leaders did not attend the summit, possibly due to pressure from China.
China and Taiwan have a tense relationship, with China seeking to isolate Taiwan diplomatically.
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A woman roller skated for the first time in front of a large crowd, turning her experience into a social media event. The video was explained by ABC News reporter Danny New.
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The woman roller skated for the very first time.
She performed in front of a big crowd.
ABC News covered the event with a report.
Reporter Danny New explained the story.
The event became popular on social media.
The footage was shared on ABC News Live.
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In August, Russia launched over 2,800 jet-powered drones at Ukraine. These drones are newer and harder to shoot down, which shows a change in Russia’s military tactics during the war.
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Russia used more than 2,800 drones against Ukraine in August.
The drones are jet-propelled, making them faster and harder to defend against.
Many drones used were brand new and sent directly from the factory.
This increase in drone attacks marks a shift in how Russia is fighting the war.
Ukrainian officials have noted the urgency in deploying these new drones.
The attacks targeted areas including Kyiv and its surrounding region.
The drone use is part of a broader strategy in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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