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After graduating from college, he spent a year helping out on the farm while his father recovered from surgery for prostate cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The attention this case has generated is unprecedented," he said, "and while a mask can conceal a face it can't conceal a person."

From BBC

It is not the first time Latin American officers have used fancy dress while apprehending suspected criminals.

From BBC

There are tests available, but it's difficult to take accurate readings because, while testosterone is also vital for women, the amount needed is a lot less.

From BBC

Shaddick, 28, and Jenna were known in the area as a fun-loving couple who enjoyed socialising - he worked in a car parts factory while she worked in a call centre, both in Swansea.

From BBC