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A former police inspector has told the inquest into his death that he was part of a hazardous environment team which began searching the underground tunnel three days after the 14-year-old's disappearance.

From BBC

His former teacher's influence played a major role in shaping his academic path, even though he ultimately chose to pursue biology rather than physics, which Jones jokingly refers to as a "softer science".

From BBC

She is married to former bobsledder Nic Taylor and the family travel around together on the sport's circuit for several months at a time.

From BBC

Tens of thousands of people marched through Kosovo's capital on Tuesday, protesting against the war crimes trial of the country's former president and other ex-guerrillas.

From Barron's

During high school, his father, Noah Robinson, a former professional boxer, would sometimes go to the football field to watch Jesse play.

From Los Angeles Times