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Augustana student held without bond in child pornography case

Emmeline Kenealy, the Augustana College student accused of three counts of reproducing child pornography with a victim under age 13, made an appearance in Rock Island County Court Tuesday morning for a preliminary hearing. Kenealy appeared in court with her attorney, Clark Miljush. Hany Khoury, her public defender, filed to withdraw from the case. She entered a plea of not guilty and waived her right to a preliminary hearing and to have the charges against her read in court.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Wedding Invitation: Picture

It’s Kimye’s version of a Golden Ticket! As one of the most famous couples in the world, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West know literally thousands of people who would love to attend their much-anticipated Paris wedding on May 24. Of those thousands, approximately 100 were given spots on the guest list. Invitations were dispatched to the elite group in mid-April — and Us Weekly has an exclusive look at the coveted memento.

Palestinians bury teenage fisherman shot by Egypt navy | Human Rights News

Gaza City – Palestinian residents of the besieged Gaza Strip gathered in the southern city of Rafah for the funeral of 18-year-old Faris Meqdad, a fisherman who succumbed to wounds caused by fire from an Egyptian warship late on Thursday evening. UpFront – Will a ‘third Intifada’ help the Palestinian cause? Maha Hussaini, a spokesperson for the Gaza branch of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor (EMHRM), which collects evidence of human rights abuses by both the Israeli and Egyptian militaries, says the fisherman’s death was unwarranted.

This viral 'Skims lookalike' bodysuit has 22k 5-star reviews on Amazon - so we tried it

The trending bodysuit is so similar to SKIMS - and it's just $19.99 (£19.99) Okay, I admit it - I got influenced. After seeing an SKIMS bodysuit lookalike on TikTok and noting that it had over 22,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, I had to check it out. Which bodysuit is your fave?The original: SKIMS Fits Everybody High Neck Bodysuit Material: 76% polyamide / 24% elastane; available in 14 shades

Who killed off The Golden Compass? | Philip Pullman

Film blogPhilip Pullman This article is more than 14 years oldWho killed off The Golden Compass?This article is more than 14 years oldSam Elliot believes the Catholic church killed off any chances of a sequel to The Golden Compass, but the truth may be far simplerAfter the success of Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy looked a dead cert for epic fantasy book franchise success.

Cariuma x 4ocean Sneakers Are Available in a New Color

When Helen Mirren wore bright green Cariuma sneakers to Cannes in July, she kickstarted a movement. The comfy shoes have been flying off virtual shelves ever since, and now the brand is back with a limited-edition color in collaboration with environmental organization 4ocean. Cariuma's first collection with 4ocean launched in June and featured its line of Ibi sneakers in two new colors, a deep sea blue and crisp white. This time around, the companies teamed up for all-black versions of each pair.

Gangs of London Recap: Some Old Mans Fantasy

Gangs of London Episode 8 Season 1 Episode 8 Editor’s Rating 3 stars *** «Previous Next» « PreviousEpisode NextEpisode » Gangs of London Episode 8 Season 1 Episode 8 Editor’s Rating 3 stars *** «Previous Next» « PreviousEpisode NextEpisode » Congratulations to Finn Wallace for having a midlife crisis so selfish and so devastating that I want to open all my windows and yell “Misandry!

Was Ansel Elgort Hacked? Actor Shares 17 Shirtless Instagram Selfies in a Row

Ever struggle to decide which of the dozens of selfies you've taken to post on Instagram? Well, actor Ansel Elgort doesn't seem to have that problem. The Fault In Our Stars and Baby Driver star delighted his 10 million followers on Tuesday by sharing 17 shirtless selfies in a row. That's right—17. And all in the space of 10 minutes. The images are taken from a variety of different angles. Some are photos taken in the mirror.

Air raids target Afghan villages | News

Nato says no strikes occured and denies local reports of heavy civilian casualties. Zahri, about 30km east of Kandahar city, has been a flashpoint for fighting.   The media office of Nato’s International Security Assistance Force said it did not immediately have information about the incident.   Taliban version   James Bays, Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Afghanistan, quoted Taliban sources as saying that the air strikes had killed seven people.   The Taliban claimed all those killed were civilians attending a wedding party, Bays said.

Heavy podcast listeners aren't just tuning in to contentthey're receptive to ads, too

Podcast listening reached new heights over the last year as the COVID-19 pandemic transformed who listens, the times we listen, and the reasons why we tune in. The disruptions last year reshuffled listening times for many podcast listeners, cutting out time spent listening during commuting. The result was even better for advertisers: a steady drumbeat of listening throughout the day as people worked from home and turned to podcasts for entertainment, news and companionship.