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OSLO, Norway (AX) — two sisters, originally from Somalia, now facing the music in the land of fjords and trolls. Nearly a decade ago, these young women vanished into the shadows, embarking on a dangerous voyage to Syria at an age when most teenagers are just learning to drive. Their destination? The notorious ranks of the Islamic State, where their future was anything but a fairy tale. Their journey reached a pivotal juncture last Friday, January 24, when the Oslo District Court unrolled its verdict: guilty of membership in…

In a significant development, a Los Angeles prosecutor announced plans to ask a judge for the parole of Erik and Lyle Menendez, who have spent almost 35 years behind bars following their parents' murder. This request is gathering momentum due to recently uncovered evidence suggesting they suffered years of sexual abuse at the hands of their father. Now in their mid-50s, the Menendez brothers gained nationwide attention during two sensational trials in the 1990s. The media spotlight was largely fueled by their affluent…