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Woman caught trying to mail century-old human fetuses to a buyer in the UK. Emily Suzanne Cain, 38, of Fort Collins, Colorado is accused by federal authorities of attempting to mail three human fetuses from the U.S. to Westminster in England in 2018. Taylor Swift shines solo in Tiny Desk Concert. Taylor Swift performed for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series before she heads out on her 2020 world tour. It was just Swift, her guitar and a piano. And she's good. Tammy Abraham and Chelseas Lost Boys. Chelsea is hailing the emergence of three academy products this season, but how many others missed their moment? 10 Hotel Tips No One Taught You. No matter how often youve stayed in a hotel, these tips will help you get a cleaner, safer, more relaxing stay in your next one. Why Is a Secretive Billionaire Buying Up the Cayman Islands? The heir to a foam-cup fortune is believed to own more land than anyone on the storied tax haven of Grand Cayman, just as rising seas threaten to engulf it. 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As the head of Al-Jazeera for eight years, Wadah Khanfar transformed the network into one of the most influential in the Middle East. Al-Jazeera's coverage of the Arab revolts this year, brought the network millions of viewer and praise from around the world, which is why Foreign Policy magazine has honored Khanfar as one of its «Top 100 Global Thinkers.».