Avril Has Health Issues, Police Chief Joins Protests
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title: Avril Lavigne Hints at Health Issues
text: Punk rock princess Avril Lavigne revealed online that's she been dealing with some "health issues" but did not specify what medical condition she is facing.
Lavigne, 30, took to Twitter to explain to her fans why she's been absent and hasn't been seen in weeks.
The singer interacted with a fan site @AvrilMusicChart and wrote in a direct message, "I feel bad because I haven't been able to say anything to the fans to let them (know) why I have been absent. I'm torn as I'm quite private. I'm not feeling well. I'm having some health issues. So please keep me in your prayers."
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title:Photographer's $6.5M Pay Day
text: Australian photographer Peter Lik made history after selling one work for the equivalent of $6.5 million, setting a new record for the amount of money paid for a photograph.
The photo, called "Phantom," is a black and white picture that shows a ghost-like figure in a canyon-esque locale.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that the photo was shot in Antelope Canyon in Arizona, and is now the property of a private collector.
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title: Police Chief Joins Protesters
text: A northern California police chief noted for his community policing efforts raised a few eyebrows when he joined a peaceful protest, holding a sign with the popular Twitter hashtag of "blacklivesmatter."
The Contra Costa Times reported Wednesday that Richmond Police Chief Chris Magnus joined a protest against police brutality in his city on Tuesday.
Mangus, who is white, said he attended to show the department’s support for peaceful protests and that minority lives matter.
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title: What is the 'Pineapple Express'?
text: The latest 'Pineapple Express' that people have to be concerned about has nothing to do with a James Franco movie.
This time, the term is being used to describe a surge of deep moisture stretching from Hawaii to the West Coast.
Another name for this would be an atmospheric river, which is a meteorological term used to describe narrow surges of enhanced water vapor around the world.
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