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Today in History - November 17 | Murderer's bizarre reaction after killing his model mother

Today in History - November 17 | Murderer's bizarre reaction after killing his model mother

On Nov 17: Heiress Baekeland murdered by son (schizophrenic), COVID-19 identified, Schwarzenegger became CA governor, Nixon said "I'm not a crook."

Keepers share fond memories as beloved Adelaide pandas prepare to depart for China

Keepers share fond memories as beloved Adelaide pandas prepare to depart for China

Adelaide Zoo keepers are sad to see pandas Wang Wang & Fu Ni return to China after 15 years. New pandas, Xing Qiu & Yi Lan, will arrive later this year.

University releases plans for campus in India

University releases plans for campus in India

University of Surrey plans a Gujarat, India campus for 2026. It will offer degrees in finance, business, & tech using UK curriculum, taught by local & UK staff.

Mahakumbh Mela: Thirty killed in crush at India's Kumbh Mela festival

Mahakumbh Mela: Thirty killed in crush at India's Kumbh Mela festival

Kumbh Mela stampede in India killed at least 30, injured 60. Devotees jostled for a sacred bath. Chaos ensued, with families separated. Criticism over safety.

Rescuers race to pull out truck driver stuck in Japan sinkhole for days

Rescuers race to pull out truck driver stuck in Japan sinkhole for days

Japanese rescuers seek truck driver trapped in expanding sinkhole near Tokyo. Road collapse & burst pipe hampered efforts. Evacuations ordered. Aging infrastructure cited.

US teen shot dead by father in Pakistan over TikTok videos

US teen shot dead by father in Pakistan over TikTok videos

Pakistani man, recently returned from US, killed daughter over TikTok videos. He confessed to murder, initially lying. Honor killing suspected.