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It appears that all US presidents, excepting Martin Van Buren, are cousins and descendants of medieval King John of England

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It appears that all US presidents, excepting Martin Van Buren, are cousins and descendants of medieval King John of England. The remarkable discovery was made...
At least 19 people have died in southeast Turkey after Kurdish rebels launched an attack on a Turkish border post

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At least 19 people have died in southeast Turkey after Kurdish rebels launched an attack on a Turkish border post, according to local media. Rebels...
Oprah Winfrey appeared much older than her 58 years this week after donning her latest costume for The Butler

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Oprah Winfrey shed her fashion forward image for an unflattering look on the set of her new movie in New Orleans, Louisiana. Oprah Winfrey appeared...
Stella McCartney enjoyed a family day out at Olympic Park with her father Sir Paul, his wife Nancy Shevell and her husband Alasdhair Willis

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Stella McCartney designed the Team GB Olympics kit so it's no surprise to see the fashion designer at the London Games. Stella McCartney enjoyed a...
Kris Jenner flaunted her ample chest for her over two million Twitter followers

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Kris Jenner was out with daughter Khloe Kardashian and her friend of 18 years, Nicole Richie, last night. The group was at a Mexican restaurant...
The periods of eating very little or nothing may be the key to controlling chemicals produced by the body linked to the development of disease and the ageing process

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The periods of eating very little or nothing may be the key to controlling chemicals produced by the body linked to the development of...
More than 30 people have been killed in Yemen after a suspected suicide bomber has struck a village in the southern province of Abyan

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More than 30 people have been killed in Yemen after a suspected suicide bomber has struck a village in the southern province of Abyan. Dozens...
An era of unprecedented sporting domination came to an end at the London Olympics today, with a stunning victory for Michael Phelps in his last competitive race

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An era of unprecedented sporting domination came to an end at the London Olympics today, with a stunning victory for Michael Phelps in his...
Drake revealed a second tattoo that he has had done in honour of Aaliyah

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Drake has made no secret of his persistent respect for the late singer Aaliyah and he revealed a second tattoo that he has had...
Barack Obama escaped to begin any celebrations, Republicans acknowledged his birthday by delivering him a tongue-in-cheek cake

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President Barack Obama celebrated his 51st birthday today with a round of golf and plans for a weekend away at Camp David, taking a...
Serena Williams wins first singles Olympic gold after beating Maria Sharapova

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US champion Serena Williams couldn't hide her glee after storming to Olympic victory against Russia's Maria Sharapova and celebrated with a crip walk. After routing...
Forty eight Iranian pilgrims have been kidnapped from a bus in the vicinity of a shrine near the Syrian capital Damascus

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Forty eight Iranian pilgrims have been kidnapped from a bus in the vicinity of a shrine near the Syrian capital Damascus, reports say. Iranian diplomats...
The Afghan parliament has passed a vote of no confidence in Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak

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The Afghan parliament has passed a vote of no confidence in two of its most senior ministers and demanded that they be replaced. The interior...
Psychologists say actually getting angry can be the best way to solve marriage problems

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Psychologists say actually getting angry can be the best way to solve marriage problems. James McNulty, associate professor at the University of Tennessee, found that...
To understand how fast a human can ultimately run, we need to go beyond the record books and understand how Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt's legs work

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To understand how fast a human can ultimately run, we need to go beyond the record books and understand how Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt's...
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius made history at London Games 2012 by becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics

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South African athlete Oscar Pistorius made history at London Games 2012 by becoming the first amputee sprinter to compete at the Olympics. Oscar, Pistorius, a four-time...
The floods that hit parts of North Korea in recent weeks have killed 169 people and left 400 missing

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The floods that hit parts of North Korea in recent weeks have killed 169 people and left 400 missing, the state news agency says,...
Jennifer Aniston sparked concern with what appeared to be an overly plumped up face

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As new pictures emerged of Jennifer Aniston on the set of her latest movie yesterday, the actress sparked concern with what appeared to be...
The National Enquirer is firmly standing by its story that Macaulay Culkin is hooked on heroin and highly addictive painkillers

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The National Enquirer is firmly standing by its story that Macaulay Culkin is hooked on heroin and highly addictive painkillers. The tabloid has posted a...
Kris Jenner has admitted her own marital dust-ups with husband Bruce have made it particularly hard for her to watch this season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians

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Kris Jenner has admitted her own marital dust-ups with husband Bruce have made it particularly hard for her to watch this season of Keeping...
US medal-winning athletes at the Olympics will have to pay tax on their prize money

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US medal-winning athletes at the Olympics will have to pay tax on their prize money - something which is proving controversial in the US. But...
A "spray-on skin" developed by Healthpoint Biotherapeutics, which coats a wound with a layer of skin cells, could help healing leg ulcers

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According to US and Canadian researchers, a "spray-on skin" developed by Healthpoint Biotherapeutics in the US, which coats a wound with a layer of...
Clint Eastwood has endorsed Republican Mitt Romney in the race for the White House

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Clint Eastwood has endorsed Republican Mitt Romney in the race for the White House. Oscar-winning actor and director Clint Eastwood attended a Mitt Romney fundraiser...
The UN General Assembly has voted by a big majority to condemn its own Security Council for failing to end the unrest in Syria as fighting rages

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The UN General Assembly has voted by a big majority to condemn its own Security Council for failing to end the unrest in Syria...
Miley Cyrus has tweeted a picture of herself and her ultra miniature waist

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Miley Cyrus has tweeted a picture of herself and her ultra miniature waist. Miley Cyrus, 19, was clearly so impressed with her own figure, that...