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Former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe dead at 95

(Image:AFP/Getty Images/CNN) (CNN) — Robert Mugabe, the founding father of Zimbabwe who ruled the country with an iron fist for more than three decades, has died, according to President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He was 95. Rumors had swirled around the health of the ex-president, who spent months in a hospital in Singapore earlier this year. Details of what ailed him were a closely…

Trio accused of pulling gun on Popeyes employee after they run out of chicken

(CNN)—- People are going crazy for Popeyes sold-out chicken sandwiches,but law enforcement says this is taking it too far. Houston police say a group of customers walked into a Popeyes Chicken restaurantMonday night and asked for some sandwiches. But the restaurant chain is all sold out — news the foursome didn’t want to hear. The group — two men and two…

Emergency crews from Louisiana are on stand-by ready to help with Dorian Impact

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Emergency crews from Louisiana are in South Carolina to assist with any impact from Hurricane Dorian. An incident support team left Baton Rouge Sunday. The team specializes in disaster deployment operations and logistics. Seven ambulance teams from the pelican state are also on the way to help with storm preps. Categories: National News

Mother’s controversial license plate gets to stay

Image:CNN (CNN) — If you’re a parent, heading out the door before a car ride with the kids probably goes a little like this: Parent: “Did you go to the bathroom?” Child: “No, I don’t have to go.” Parent: “Go now, you may not get the chance later.” At least for one New Hampshire woman, that was pretty much the…

Preparing for Hurricane Dorian to make landfall

(CNN) — As hurricane Dorian draws near, Florida’s governor has declared all counties in a state of emergency. The state-wide declaration is a result of the uncertainty of the storm’s track. Governor Ron Desantis says he wants to give everyone ample time to get the resources they needs before the hurricane makes landfall. While it’s still too early to determine…

Facebook puts strict policy in place for political ads

  (CNN) — One social media platform is rolling out new, strict rules surrounding political advertisements ahead of the 2020 election. Facebook says it caught some advertisers misleading users over who was funding some ads. advertisers now have to submit their credentials to obtain a Facebook “verified”confirmed organization label on any of their ads. The new policies are aimed at…