Born in 1901, Cartland was a fixture of British high society, rubbing shoulders with press barons, politicians, the aristocracy and the Royal Family, as step-grandmother to Princess Diana.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 Sep. 2026
Baronet is a hereditary title and not part of the peerage, ranking below barons but above most knights, per Britannica.
Former Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill on Tuesday was found liable for two counts of battery by a Miami jury, but not liable for eight other claims made by his wife, Lakeeta Vaccaro, according to ESPN.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Oct. 2026
Los Angeles County will conduct future homeless counts and apply for federal grants on behalf of the region’s homeless services providers, taking over two functions from the beleaguered Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Oct. 2026
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