9-year-old girl shot by neighbor dies in her father’s arms – Her last words were “Dad, I’ve been killed”

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Monica Pop
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9-year-old girl named Felicia Kononchuk from Russia was shot in the head with a 12 caliber hunting rifle by her family’s neighbor, 33-year-old Vasily Dunets.

Before the shooting took place, Felicia posted a TikTok video explaining that she and her little brother were home alone as their father went to the shop to quickly grab something and the neighbor was knocking on their door without stopping.

“We have a neighbour here, drunk, knocking on our door, breaking it,” Felicia said in the video. “Shouting obscene words. I’m just scared… He is totally… I’m scared… My dad went to the shop. I don’t know what to do, he will just break our door now and that’s it. I’m very scared, my heart is beating… He’s been knocking for about an hour. It’s tough… My youngest brother just hid…”

Eventually, the banging on the door stopped, and Felicia’s father, Fyodor, returned home. Felicia felt relieved. Shortly after, however, someone knocked on the door and the girl thought it was her friend whom she was waiting to arrive. But just as she opened the door, drunk Vasily fired a a rain of bullets and shot Felicia in the head. The girl fell down and her last words were, “Dad, I’ve been killed.”

Speaking of the tragedy, Felicia’s father told The Sun: “I took her in my arms and shouted to my son and the repair workers to call an ambulance. My daughter died in my arms. When the ambulance arrived, I carried her to them but the doctors said that she had no chance to survive.”

Felicia was described as “so cheerful and bright” by her heartbroken mother Alena. Everyone who knew her said she was a vibrant girl loved by her family and her friends.

It has been reported that the family was in a good relationship with the killer neighbor until he started complaining of the noise caused by the workers who were doing some repairs in the house. Rumors are that Fyodor kicked Vasily during their scuffles a few days before. At the time, Fyodor was reported to have told the killer to go home and get some sleep as he was very drunk.

The killer has been arrested and is facing life in prison.

Rest in peace, Felicia. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family that is going through immense pain.

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Body language experts claim that Meghan’s hand gestures during Oprah interview show change in her relationship with Harry

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Monica Pop
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From the very first moment the world learned of the relationship between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, the couple have been under the spotlight.

Starting from their glamorous wedding which was broadcasted and seen by more than 29.19 million viewers, to the birth of their son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor in 2019, to stepping down from their royal duties, the Sussex Royal’s every move has been closely followed by the media. That same media which “forced” them to leave the U.K. and move to the States.

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When they announced their decision to step down from their royal duties, the spokesperson of Harry and Meghan said in a statement: “As evidenced by their work over the past year, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain committed to their duty and service to the U.K. and around the world, and have offered their continued support to the organisations they have represented regardless of official role.”

However, Queen Elizabeth herself had “written confirming that in stepping away from the work of the Royal Family, it is not possible to continue with the responsibilities and duties that come with a life of public service,” the announcement by the palace said. It added: “While all are saddened by their decision, the Duke and Duchess remain much loved members of the family.”

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Last week, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had their first big prime-time interview since splitting with the royal family when they sat opposite Oprah Winfrey. Many said the timing was not right as Harry’s grandfather, Prince Philip, is at the hospital for his longest stay so far.

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In the promo video of the interview released on Oprah’s YouTube channel, she asks Meghan: “Were you silent or were you silenced?” Harry is shown speaking of his late mother. And as we are all in anticipation of hearing what the couple had to say, a body language expert, Judi James, has a thing or two to say about Meghan’s hand gestures.

Speaking to The Mirror, James said: “I think when Meghan came to the UK, Harry very much saw himself in the role of overly protective husband that knew that all hell was going to break lose in terms of press and public interest, and was desperate to protect her – albeit that she presented herself as a very confident woman.” She also added how she believes that “the tide has completely changed” and it is now Meghan who has the role of a protector in the family.

“This hand gesture that you can see, he’s got his hand on the chair and she’s placed her hand on top,” she says. “That’s almost a maternal looking gesture, it’s though it’s being used for reassurance and to let him feed off her confidence.”

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Further, James says that Meghan seems more confident because she used to be an actress and is comfortable in front of the cameras, which clearly isn’t the case with Harry.

We can’t wait to watch the interview with one of the most famous couples in the entire world. I am sure you feel the same.

Body of 6-year-old boy who was reported missing was dumped in the Ohio river

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Monica Pop
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The news of the murder of a 6-year-old boy disturbed the country. Little James Robert Hutchinson was reported missing on Sunday and as millions of people who heard his mom’s pleas were praying for his safe return, investigators discovered that James was killed days before he went missing and it was his 29-year-old mother Brittany Gosney and her 42-year-old boyfriend Hamilton who did it.

James’ body was dumped in the Ohio River but it is believed that he was killed around 25 miles from the place.

“Upon further questioning of Brittany Gosney and her boyfriend James Hamilton, they now say that James was killed in Preble County a few days ago,” Middletown Police Chief David Birk said, according to WHIO7 News. “The child’s body was brought back to Middletown, where they live, and later put into the Ohio River.” 

The heavy rains and the snow melting made it difficult for investigators to determine the exact location of where James’ body was dumped. “The river is very high and treacherous, so we will not be disclosing the exact location in hopes of avoiding another tragic incident,” Birk said.

The mother and the boyfriend were both arrested. She is charged with murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. Her boyfriend is also charged with abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.

In the home where the couple lived there were two more children, but they have been taken away from them.

We are so sorry such a young and charming boy died in such a manner. Rest in peace little one.

Teen murdered her wheelchair-bound sister while their parents were asleep

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“I stabbed my sister!” This is what the police at Manheim Township Police Department heard when ninth grader Claire E. Miller called 911 on February 22, 2021.

The officers arrived at the family home on Clayton Road in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania, to see 14-year-old Claire waiving at them as her hands were bloody. She then showed them where her sister was. The officers were shocked to see 19-year-old Helen Miller, who had cerebral palsy, lying on her back with a blood-stained pillow over her face. When they moved the pillow, they saw a knife stabbed in her neck, as reported by Lancaster Online.

According to the DA’s office, the murder took place in the night while the girls’ parents were sound asleep.

One of the neighbors, Sarah Delia, who didn’t know the family personally, described the incident as “shocking and tragic,” as per Fox 43. “It’s not the kind of thing we would expect in our neighborhood. It’s very quiet and peaceful,” she added.

Heather Adams, Lancaster County District Attorney, said via e-mail, “This certainly is an incredibly tragic and unusual case. Our sympathies are with this family as they try to cope with the impact of this crime. Investigators will continue to process and analyze evidence to determine the circumstances that led to the victim’s death.”

It has been reported that Claire was taken into custody and charged with first degree murder. She’s currently held without bail at the Lancaster County Prison.

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The motive behind the killing remains unknown. “The investigators are going to be asking those types of questions,” Manheim Township Police Chief, Tom Rudzinski, told ABC 27 News. “Conducting those interviews of everybody that was involved, and trying to determine a timeline exactly what that would have lead to this awful event.”

Helen was receiving educational services from a school within the district. The spokesperson of the school offering those services said: “We were so saddened to learn of Helen’s tragic and unexpected passing. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the Miller family. This is a devastating tragedy.”

Rest in peace, Helen.

Teen is volunteering at a veteran retirement home and is making a huge change in the residents’ lives

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Monica Pop
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When I stumble upon uplifting stories about young people who are doing all in their power to be the change they want to see in the world, my heart is full of respect. It is then that I realize that we shouldn’t worry about the future of this Earth.

Meet Aiden Knaus, a charming young man from Minnesota whom everyone loves. Besides spending time studying and hanging out with his friends, Aiden also cheers up the elderly at the local retirement home. The residents enjoy every second they spend around this loving boy. He makes their days a bit brighter, listens to their life stories, and charms them with his witty remarks. His mom says of him that he’s a “gift of gab,” and if you see the video below, you’ll learn why.

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During his first year of volunteering, 13-year-old Aiden “spent more than 160 hours pushing veterans in their wheelchairs back and forth to therapy, the canteen and the chapel,” as reported by the Humankind. We have to say that’s pretty impressive.

Aiden’s mom, Tanya Hundeby, says, “I didn’t know that he could thrive in something like this. School’s been hard for him.”

Take a look at the whole story in the video below. You are going to love it.

Cute girl sings her boxer puppy a lullaby to sleep

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Monica Pop
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Kids and dogs! Honestly, I can’t think of anything cuter than that. It’s a well known fact that dogs make great friends, but when it comes to kids, that relation is even more special.

Not only young children turn into better humans when they grow up with a furry pal by their side, but the dogs get to be spoiled too as they are surrounded by the most innocent and purest form of love. On top of that, they get to share a bunch of treats and lots of cuddles with their human siblings.

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Four-year-old Marleigh and her four-legged companion Fiona love each other to the moon and back. Their days are filled with fun time and a very special activity that stole the hearts of many.

Namely, Fiona loves taking naps, and she does it in the most comfortable place possible, her sister’s arms. Little Marleigh rocks Fiona gently back and forth and even sings to her whenever she feels sleepy.

Luckily, the girl’s mom, Paige Jolley Bumgarner took a video of the two friends sharing a precious moment together and shared it for the rest of the world to see it.

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The video starts with Marleigh singing the lyrics:

“Jesus loves me, this I know,
For the Bible tells me so
Little ones to him belong,
They are weak, but he is strong”

Fiona listens very carefully and enjoys Marleigh’s angelic voice.

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The cutest thing is that the girl is aware she’s treating her dog the right way and could be heard saying: “I’m a good sister, mama.”

Her mom, who is obviously proud of her caring and loving daughter, answers: “You’re the best.”

Fiona isn’t just Marleigh’s pet, but she’s her bestie who gets all the love a young child can ever give to someone.

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Fiona is now sound asleep, but Marleigh suddenly sneezes a couple of times and wakes her without wanting that. Sweet Fiona opens her eyes and pulls her head up, but once she realizes she’s still in her favorite person’s arms, she goes back to sleep.

Along with the cute video of these lovely friends, Paige wrote, “This is why this dog is so spoiled.”

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It didn’t really come as a surprise that the video has been shared more than 600,000 times. People were quick to comment how the bond between the girl and the puppy triggered all of the right emotions in them. This is what one woman wrote: “This is so precious children can be taught to be good to fur babies although I think it came very natural with this little girl it definitely shows her parents have showered her with kindness and love❤️”

Another person added: “Oh how adorable is that just like a little mommy.”

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Paige was touched by all the messages praising her daughter and her parenting, although she knows no one is perfect:

“While I am so grateful for these kind messages, the truth is I fail everyday. I fail the Lord and I fail Marleigh. I don’t feel worthy of all these sweet comments but I do know we have taught Marleigh we love everyone just like Jesus does. We hope she continues to show Jesus’ love the rest of her life. ❤️❤️ Thank you all again for all your sweet messages and comments!” Paige wrote.

Take a look at the adorable video below and make sure you share it with your friends.

Dance group performs mesmerizing human kaleidoscope routine to “Bohemian Rhapsody”

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Monica Pop
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Simultaneous dance performances have always been my favorite. Watching a group of people moving with incredible precision and in a perfect harmony is pretty mesmerizing. On top of that, it takes a lot of time and effort to master such routines. 

Black Diamonds are a Drill Dance team whose latest performance has gone viral and took a lot of breaths away. At first glance, these team resembles that of cheerleaders, but they are far from that. Instead of jumping and performing different stunts, Drill Dancers move at the same time throughout most of the routine. 

Wearing matching outfits consisting of half black and half colored print and holding neon orange props with huge feathers, they opted for Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” and stole many hearts. 

What Black Diamonds offered is so precise and unique that they did a great job and actually won the Australian National Championship. 

Their drill moves combined with Dance/Prop section brought Freddie’s lyrics to life. Honestly, we don’t believe they could have chosen a better piece of music than this one. 

At one moment, the group resembles a silhouette which forms a line and performs a sequence that reminds us of a mirror reflection. Next, they move further from one another and pretend their feathers to be their skirts. 

All the flawless dance sequences that Black Diamond pulled off in front of the staring eyes of the audience made them the stars of the competition. What’s most, they truly did justice to the everlasting piece of music that is still regarded one of the greatest rock hits of all time. 

These ladies showed talent, impeccable skills, and absolute confidence. It sure took them a lot of time and energy to excel the choreography, but the outcome was all worth it. They didn’t only end up winning the first prize, but people’s admiration as well.

As the melody comes to an end, the group forms what looks like a huge rotating flower, and the sight is just mesmerizing. This truly is a dance routine to remember, we are sure you don’t want to miss it. 

Police officer shot dead after argument over a face mask escalated during a high school basketball game

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Tulane University police officer and a reserve deputy constable Martinus Mitchum was shot dead on Friday after an argument over a mask escalated during a basketball match in New Orleans.

Mitchum worked as a security during the high school basketball game when the shooter, later identified as John Shallerhorn, was trying to enter the place without a mask. After he was confronted by one of the school staff members, he started acting violently.

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Cpl. M. Mitchum. #tulaneu #tulaneemergency

Posted by Tulane University Police Department on Saturday, 27 February 2021

Officer Mitchum tried to intervene and brought Shallerhorn outside, but it was then that the suspect pulled out a gun and shot Mitchum in the chest. He was rushed to the hospital but nothing could be done. The officer was pronounced dead.

One of Officer Mitchum’s long time friends, Jason Bertrand, spoke to Khan saying, “I feel like Mitch saved lives last night because we don’t know what that gentleman really was coming in there to do. There was kids in there, families in there. What could you be going into a high basketball with a gun?”

Before shooting Officer Mitchum, Shallerhorn robbed a man outside the school and is now facing charges of armed robbery and first-degree murder of a police officer. If found guilty, he will likely serve a life in prison and even a death penalty.

Officer Mitchum died a hero. May he rest in peace.

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