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Abigail Edan, American orphan, freed by Hamas

Explore More A 4-year-old girl whose parents were slain by Hamas was among 17 hostages released from Gaza on Sunday, marking the first time a US citizen has been freed since a delicate cease-fire was struck up between the terror organization and Israel. Two American women were also reportedly on the list to be freed Sunday, although it was not immediately clear whether they were released. The Israel-Hamas cease-fire began last week, fueled mainly by the release of Hamas hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners — and the terrorists claimed Sunday that they want to extend their fragile four-day peace with Israel past its scheduled Monday end.

Alec Soth photos of the United States

Why create art? Why make photographs? There are many answers to those questions, but one seems to be universal: to share our visions with our fellow human beings. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I have always been attracted to artwork — music, film, literature — that helps situate me in the universe. It feels like this is at least one of the motivations for many artists, including photographer Alec Soth.

Allan Nairn Net Worth

 Allan Nairn net worth is $300,000 Allan Nairn Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family Allan Nairn (born 1956) is an award-winning American investigative journalist who became well known when he was imprisoned by Indonesian military forces under United States-backed strongman Suharto while reporting in East Timor. His writings have focused on U.S. foreign policy in such countries as Haiti, Guatemala, Indonesia, and East Timor. Net Worth$300,000Date Of Birth1956-01-01ProfessionProducerNicknamesAllan Nairn, Nairn, AllanProducer TitleYearStatusCharacterMassacre: The Story of East Timor2002Short producerSelf TitleYearStatusCharacterDemocracy Now!

Ancient fossil turtle had no shell

By Laura FosterScience reporter, BBC News National Museums ScotlandThe nearly complete skeleton reveals a complex early history of turtlesScientists have found new evidence confirming that turtles once lived without shells. The almost-complete fossil dates back 228 million years and is bigger than a double bed. It was discovered in the Guizhou province of south west China Dr Nicholas Fraser, keeper of natural sciences at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, said: "

B.J. Armstrong Net Worth

B.J. Armstrong net worth is $1.7 Million B.J. Armstrong Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family B.J. Armstrong was born on September 9, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan, USA as Benjamin James Armstrong. Net Worth$1.7 MillionDate Of BirthSeptember 9, 1967Place Of BirthDetroit, Michigan, USAHeight6' 2" (1.88 m)Star SignVirgo#Fact118th overall pick in the 1989 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls out of the University of Iowa. 3-time NBA champion (1991-1993).2Became a sports agent after he retired.