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Holiday Rep Documents Hurricane Maria's Impact on Dominican Republic
Fabien Stalheuer, a vlogger and holiday rep who lives in the Dominican Republic, shared videos of the strong winds and heavy rain brought by Hurricane Maria and of the aftermath of the storm to his YouTube page on September 21. The downgraded Category 3 storm was approaching the Turks and Caicos islands
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Crowds Celebrate in Erbil Ahead of Kurdish Independence Referendum
Kurds excited about the upcoming September 25 independence referendum were out celebrating in Erbil’s main square on Thursday, September 21. The Kurdish region of northern Iraq will hold a non-binding independence vote on Monday, September 25. Both the US and Iraqi government have condemned Kurdish authorities
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Demonstrators Chant and Sing During St Louis Cop Acquittal Protest
Hundreds of mostly white demonstrators marched the streets of St Louis, Missouri, on September 21, to protest the acquittal of a white police officer who shot and killed a black man in 2011. Protests began on September 15, after a judge ruled former St Louis Police Officer Jason Stockley was not guilty
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Thousands Fleeing Fighting in Deir Ezzor Arrive at Camp North of Raqqa
Thousands of civilians fleeing fighting in Deir Ezzor arrived at a camp for displaced people in Ein Issa, located north of Raqqa in Syria, in mid-September. This footage from the anti-government SMART News Agency was shared on September 22. A press release from the Syrian Democratic Forces said over
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Rohingya Refugees Wade Through Floodwaters in Bangladesh Camp
Monsoon rains worsened already difficult conditions in makeshift Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh in mid-September. This UNHCR footage from September 19 shows people wading through muddy thigh-deep floodwaters in the Balukhali camp near Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh’s Chittagong Division. According to
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Howard Students Chant 'No Justice, No Peace' During James Comey Speech
Howard University students held signs and chanted “no justice, no peace” during ex- FBI director James Comey’s speech at the historically black university’s convocation event in the Cramton Auditorium in Washington, D.C., on September 22. A student activist group based at Howard, HU Resist, protested
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Howard Student Protesters Blocked from Entering for Comey's Speech
A group of protesters disrupted former FBI Director James Comey’s speech during Howard University’s convocation ceremony on Friday, September 22. Another 100 or so students weren’t able to gain entry to the event and protested outside. The group HUResist organized the protest. “We will not let the voice
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Barzani Makes Final Push for Kurdish Independence Ahead of Referendum
Iraqi-Kurdistan’s President Masoud Barzani made his final push for a yes vote in next week’s independence referendum at a 40,000-strong rally in Erbil on Friday, September 22. The rally concludes weeks of campaigning amid growing regional pressure to call off the vote on Monday. Footage by the Kurdish
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Syrian Democratic Forces Control East-West Route in Raqqa as Islamic State Loses Ground
This video is said to show a spokeswoman for the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) driving reporters from the western part of Raqqa to the east on September 22, as the areas of the city under Islamic State (IS) control tightened. The spokeswoman describes moving east past Panorama Park towards
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Drone Pilot Shows Extreme Skill During Train Side Flight
Drone racing pilot Paul decided to put his skills to the test against oncoming trains in Reno, Nevada, with a trip to the railway track. Flying the lengths of the railway line and managing to perch on the roof of the train, Paul’s drone flying skills capture the beauty of Nevada from a unique perspective
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Park Rangers Free Goose Stuck in Over 200 Feet of Fishing Line
Colorado park rangers said they freed two geese trapped in 200 feet of “heavy-test, braided fishing line” in St. Vrain State Park in Firestone on September 17. A video shared on Facebook shows the rangers disentangling one of the geese and was posted as a warning to anglers to dispose of their lines
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Hurricane Maria Blows By Turks and Caicos
Hurricane force winds reached the Turks and Caicos islands on Friday, September 22, as Hurricane Maria’s top sustained winds held at 125mph. At 8am, the center of the storm was 30 miles from Grand Turk Island. Forecasters said Maria should begin weakening as it crosses into a cooler wake left behind
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Video Shows Family Owned Business Destroyed by Hurricane Maria in St Croix
Shaher Saker’s family- owned business was destroyed by Hurricane Maria after it made landfall in St Croix, US Virgin Islands, on September 20. This video shows the damage caused by the hurricane. Shaher told Storyful, “We were not covered by our insurance … we have lost everything.” Credit: Shaher Saker
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Russia Reports Successful Strikes on 'Jabhat al-Nusra' Targets in Syria's Idlib Province
Russia’s defense ministry released video on September 22 showing what it said were strikes launched against positions held by Jabhat al-Nusra, formerly affiliated with al-Qaeda, in Syria’s Idlib province. The video shows the launch from a submarine of missiles in strikes Russia said targeted al-Nusra
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'White Silence Is Violence' Protest Held Near Billy Joel Concert in St Louis
Hundreds of mostly white protesters gathered near the Busch Stadium, St Louis, where Billy Joel was playing, on September 21, to protest the acquittal of a white police officer who had shot and killed a black man in 2011. Protests began on September 15, after a judge ruled former St Louis Police Officer
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Diver Captures Amazing Swim With King Penguins
Ever wonder what it’s like to swim with penguins? This footage, filmed by Gavin off Macquarie Island – the UNESCO Heritage Site halfway between Antartica and New Zealand – captures what it’s like to dive with king penguins. Speaking about the dive with Storyful, Gavin said: “I decided to use a modified
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Students Occupy University of Barcelona to Demand Independence Vote
Students occupied the University of Barcelona on Friday, September 22, in another grand display of support for the referendum on Catalan independence planned for the start of next month. The central government in Madrid has blocked the vote and chartered three ferries in the ports of Barcelona and Tarragona
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Talented Waiter Wows Diners With His Amazing Echoing Skills
While holidaying in Maderia, Portugal, Wouter decided to get some drinks in a local restaurant – little did he know the surprise that was in store. Afonso the waiter brought more to the table than drinks. The talented waiter managed to wow the crowd with his impressive ability to create echo sounds using
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Man Protects Reputation of Bull Terriers With Rap
This thoughtful guy gave us a little piece of his mind regarding the sometimes-negative reputation Staffordshire Bull Terrier receive when it comes to their perceived aggression. Owner Adem, alongside Ziggy the dog, created this rap to change the public opinion. Adem has set up a fundraiser where he
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Shiba Inu Has Intense Standoff With Moving Toy
Banana the Shiba Inu enjoyed/endured an intense and hilarious standoff with this moving toy around her home. It truly was a duel for the ages. Credit: Banana The Shiba Inu via Storyful
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This Might Be Why Women Live Longer Than Men
From performing outrageous backflips to a room full of fresh graduates to hugging lions and falling headfirst onto a packed dining table, these men put their lives on the line in the name of entertainment. Credit: Various via Storyful
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‘White Allies Only’ Rally in St Louis Protests Acquittal of Officer who Shot Black Man
“A White Allies Only” march was held near the Busch Stadium, St Louis, where Billy Joel was playing, on September 21, to protest the acquittal of a white police officer who had shot dead a black man in 2011. Protests began on September 15, after a judge ruled former St Louis Police Officer Jason Stockley
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Wind Lashes Dominican Republic as Hurricane Maria Passes Through
Wind and rain pummeled the Dominican Republic on September 21 as Hurricane Maria passed over the island’s north coast , leaving more than 100,000 residents on the island country without power The downgraded Category 3 storm was moving toward the Turks and Caicos Islands on September 22. Credit: Twitter
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Students Occupy University of Barcelona in Catalan Independence Vote Standoff
Students occupied the University of Barcelona on Friday, September 22, in another grand display of support for the referendum on Catalan independence planned for the start of next month. The central government in Madrid has blocked the vote and chartered three ferries in the ports of Barcelona and Tarragona
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How to Scare Your Parents... With Four Simple Words!
Children are professionals at getting under their parents’ skin and it can be accomplished with these timeless statements. With four simple words, you can scare the pants off your parents, with extra points going if you frighten them over the phone. Just please don’t give them a heart attack! Credit:
