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The 90-minute audio recording was initially uploaded to YouTube by ElReyDeNorte. However, it was later shared in Reddit’s “Today I Learned” (TIL) forum, where it has amassed over 60,000 upvotes and inspired thousands of commenters to recount their own memories from the day of the attacks. “TIL that an FBI informant secretly wore a wire to breakfast with a city official suspected of bribery, and met the suspect at the WTC Marriott,” the Reddit post read....

The study, which was published June 17, nearly 207 years to the day after the epic battle on June 18, 1815, suggests that it is “most probable” that the bones of fallen Battle of Waterloo soldiers were sold as fertilizer. This is according to a statement from the Taylor and Francis Group, which publishes scores of academic journals and books in the United Kingdom. But even though “very few human remains have been found from what was such a bloodied affair,” the study, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Conflict Archaeology and led by Professor Tony Pollard, argues that the case is not quite closed and further digging is required....

Harry Kane’s opened the scoring in the 48th minute but Pascal Gross’ effort from the penalty spot two minutes later rescued a point for the hosts. The result ensured the Seagulls are eight points clear of the relegation zone, and the Cameroon international has asked his side to ‘keep fighting’ as they aim to maintain their Premier League status. “Massive result tonight one more point. Thanks all of you for the support, let’s keep fighting together,” Bong tweeted....

Having completed his training at the Violin School of America, Zygmuntowicz apprenticed for five years in the New York studio of the mercurial master Rene Morel, where the world’s most valuable instruments were sent for work or restoration. Zygmuntowicz told Marchese, “I used to sit at lunch with a $2 million violin open on my work table, and just stare at it, trying to understand it, trying to take it in....

“Firehouse” is one of at least four books out now about the firefighters at Ground Zero. Dennis Smith’s excellent “Report From Ground Zero” (Viking) sat on the best-seller list all spring. This week “Last Man Down” (Berkley), Battalion Commander Richard Picciotto’s first-person account of his experience on September 11, jumped on the list. And then there is “Brotherhood” (Ogilvy & Mather/American Express), a heartbreaking photo book of the New York firehouses that lost men that day....

As her story unfolds, it grows more poignant. She hides in the bathroom early one morning to avoid her baby son’s seeing her about to leave for the airport. Her marriage is teetering and she has a dangerous crush on an American client with a George Clooney smile. A friend is dying. But we never doubt how much she loves her children–or the price she’s paid as a brainy woman who’s climbed from a lower-class background to the top of the glass towers of power....

Researchers still need to learn more about the Omicron variant, but studies have found two-dose vaccines may be significantly less effective against this variant than Delta. Fortunately, studies indicate that boosters provide protection against Omicron, so vaccines can still be effective, but, unfortunately, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only 28 percent of the country has received their booster. In New York City, the utilization of the Jacob Javits Center as a mass vaccination site significantly increased the number of people who could get vaccinated on any given day....

But, ironically, instead of quelling extremism, the military occupation has fueled it. Radical Islamic clerics throughout Pakistan’s semiautonomous tribal belt now preach the hard-line gospel, day and night. Their fiery jihadist sermons exhort people to live by the harsh code of Islamic Sharia–or else. In Wana, the capital of the South Waziristan tribal agency, extremists recently used dynamite to blow up a radio station for playing music. If these radicals sound like Pakistan’s equivalent of Mullah Mohammed Omar’s ousted Taliban regime, they are....

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French Prime Minister Jean Castex respectively voiced support for the two-dose vaccination—developed by pharmaceutical and biotechnology company AstraZeneca in partnership with the University of Oxford—as a number of European countries temporarily suspended administration earlier this week. The suspensions came as reports surfaced detailing unusual bleeding and blood clots in a small group of the vaccine’s recipients, some of whom passed away. Echoing advice from the World Health Organization (WHO), an expert panel at the European Medicines Agency concluded Thursday that the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine’s health benefits, as far as protection from COVID-19, outweigh risks of possible adverse side effects and encouraged eligible individuals to opt for immunizations as usual....

The incident happened after the prime minister was leaving Parliament following his weekly Prime Minister’s Questions. Footage captured from the scene shows the security team’s Range Rover going into the back of the prime minister’s car and leaving a dent after the protester jumped in front of Johnson’s Jaguar. It is believed that the protester was from a pro-Kurdish group, protesting against Turkey’s operation against Kurds in Iraq. He was quickly surrounded by police officers who pinned him to the floor as the prime minister’s vehicle sped away....

Who could break Pogba’s transfer record? The prolific striker has a contract with BVB until June 2020, but is continually being linked with a move away from the Bundesliga giants, with Real Madrid believed to be among his admirers. Aubameyang recently fuelled speculation that he could be on the move when he stated he might have to leave in order to take the next step in his career, but Dortmund remain optimistic he will stay put....

Spurs have already qualified for the knockout stage and will now set their sights on maintaining their unbeaten record and winning the group ahead of Real Madrid. But Dortmund’s chances of reaching the last 16 look slim to none, with their only win since September coming against third-division side Magdeburg in the cup. TV CHANNEL & LIVE STREAM In the UK, the match will be available to watch live on television on BT Sport 3 and by stream via the BT Sport app....

U.S. District Judge George O’Toole, ruling in Boston, also rejected Tsarnaev’s motion for a new trial. MORE: The marathon, one year after the bombing | Woman admits marathon hoax Tsarnaev is being held at the federal Supermax prison in Colorado after being convicted on all 30 counts brought against him, six of which carried the death penalty. He was found responsible for the deaths of four people, seriously maiming 17 more and injuring more than 200 others....

A photo finish, including a sprint to the finish line, decided the elite men’s division as Kenya’s Lawrence Cherono spoiled the chance for Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia to win his third straight Boston Marathon title. The one-second margin of victory was the race’s closest finish since 1988 with Cherono clocking an unofficial 2:07:59 and Desisa clocking a 2:08:00. The elite women’s race was a different story. Worknish Degefa of Ethiopia won in comfortable fashion after taking the lead in Mile 4 and expanding her lead over second place to three minutes at the 18th mile....

WHAT’S NEW It didn't take long to go from worst to first. The Boston Red Sox won their third World Series championship in 10 years in 2013, this time under first-year manager John Farrell. Per usual, Boston has the talent to contend again, but there are a few distractions. Jacoby Ellsbury defected to the rival Yankees, and World Series MVP David Ortiz is looking for a long-term contract. Everything else, however, is relatively intact....

Dortmund lost for the first time in the league to RB Leipzig a week ago before drawing 1-1 away to APOEL in the Champions League, a result that leaves Bosz’s men on the brink of being eliminated. Wolfsburg 9/1 to beat Hoffenheim 1-0 Goals from Nuri Sahin and Maximilian Philipp had put Dortmund on track for a morale-boosting three points at the Commerzbank-Arena only for Dortmund to subsequently collapse in a ruinous five-minute spell to draw 2-2....

The Gabon international has hit 10 goals in 10 Bundesliga appearances this season, but he drew a blank in league games against Hannover and Eintracht Frankfurt, while he also failed to score in a 1-1 Champions League draw at APOEL. Aubameyang 4/5 to score v Bayern Dortmund host the Cypriot side in the return game on Wednesday knowing they will be eliminated if they lose and Tottenham and Real Madrid draw at Wembley in matchday four’s other Group H meeting....

This time, Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts was sacked by Marquis Haynes, which led to a fumble recovery by Ole Miss’s John Youngblood, who returned it for a touchdown. MORE: Gamecenter | Shocking blowouts Haynes lowered his head, and could very well have been called for targeting. However, the referees missed the hit, which means Haynes wasn’t penalized — or ejected. On top of that, a late hit by an Ole Miss player on a defenseless Alabama player should have negated the touchdown, since it happened before Youngblood entered the end zone....

Japan play their best football when they’re underdogs. Some people will see it like that again against the 2018 World Cup finalists, but I don’t think they’ve anything to be fearful of against Croatia. No one ever thought they would beat Germany and Spain. Anyone who put money on that will be a very rich man today! In the western part of the world, people are not looking at Japan as light work anymore....

BCS bowl games Rose Bowl: Ohio State vs. StanfordOrange Bowl: Louisville vs. ClemsonSugar Bowl: Georgia vs. Florida StateFiesta Bowl: Michigan vs. OklahomaBCS National Championship: Alabama vs. Oregon MORE: Week 4 photos | Pre-snap read: LSU must get mentally tougher Rest of the bowls HAYES: Inside SEC headquarters on gameday with Mike Slive New Mexico Bowl: Utah vs. San Jose StateFamous Idaho Potato Bowl: Bowling Green vs. Utah StatePoinsettia Bowl: Boise State vs....