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Paintings belonging to Imelda Marcos have been seized by Philippine authorities who claim they were acquired with stolen state funds

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Paintings belonging to Imelda Marcos have been seized by Philippine authorities who claim they were acquired with stolen state funds. A small number of works...
Young children who are given repeated courses of antibiotics are at greater risk than those who use fewer drugs of becoming obese

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According to US researchers, young children who are given repeated courses of antibiotics are at greater risk than those who use fewer drugs of...
Michael Phelps was arrested and charged with DUI, excessive speed and crossing double lines

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Michael Phelps has been arrested for DUI, Maryland authorities have said. Police in Baltimore said the Olympic swimmer was stopped for speeding after being caught...
Windows 10 will run on a wide range of devices, from phones and tablets to PCs and Xbox games consoles, with applications sold from a single store

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Microsoft has unveiled the first details of its next operating system (OS) - Windows 10. The new OS’ name is a surprise, bearing in mind...
Husain Abdullah has been penalized after celebrating a touchdown by dropping to his knees in prayer

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Kansas City Chiefs’ Husain Abdullah has been penalized after celebrating a touchdown by dropping to his knees in prayer. The American Muslim NFL player scored...
Nicki Minaj will host this year’s MTV EMAs ceremony in Glasgow

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Nicki Minaj will host this year’s MTV EMAs ceremony in Glasgow, the singer announced via Instagram. The annual MTV Europe Music Awards will take place...
Holly Willoughby has welcomed her third child, a baby boy named Chester William

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Holly Willoughby and husband Dan Baldwin welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Chester William, on Monday, September 29. The This Morning presenter has...
The 2014 Living Planet Report suggests wildlife populations have halved in 40 years

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In its new Living Planet Report, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) says the global loss of species is even worse than previously thought. The...
Ello is dubbed the anti-Facebook platform because it carries no advertisements

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A group of friends from Vermont launched a new social network, Ello, dubbed the "anti-Facebook" platform because it carries no advertisements. The social network is...
Secret Service Director Julia Pierson says the agency’s security plan was not properly executed when Omar Gonzalez broke into the White House this month

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Secret Service Director Julia Pierson says the agency’s security plan was "not properly executed" when Omar Gonzalez broke into the White House this month,...
CY Leung has urged Occupy Central protesters to stop their campaign after tens of thousands of people have been blocking Hong Kong streets

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Hong Kong leader CY Leung has urged Occupy Central protesters to stop their campaign after tens of thousands of people have been blocking streets...
Jayaram Jayalalitha has been jailed for four years for corruption and is in a Bangalore prison

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Members of the Indian film industry in Tamil Nadu state is on a day-long fast to protest against the jailing of former chief minister...
The eruption of Japan's Mount Ontake intensified making the efforts to recover the bodies of at least 24 climbers to be suspended again

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The eruption of Japan's Mount Ontake intensified making the efforts to recover the bodies of at least 24 climbers to be suspended again. At least...
John Cantlie, an experienced journalist and photographer, has twice been held captive in Syria

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ISIS militants have released a third video featuring British hostage John Cantlie. Journalist John Cantlie delivers a scripted message responding to President Barack Obama's recent...
Argentina has been found in contempt of court for refusing to obey an order to repay the debt it owes to two US hedge funds

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New York Judge Thomas Griesa has ruled that the Republic of Argentina is in contempt of court for refusing to obey an order to...
Omar Gonzalez gained access to more of the White House than previously believed

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According to new reports, Omar Gonzalez, the man arrested for breaking into the White House earlier this month, gained access to more of the...
Potholes Busting State Budgets - What You Can Do to Protect Your Car

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As summer draws to a close, local municipalities across the country are gearing up for the winter months ahead. When the weather gets harsh,...
The arrest of Jesse Matthew, accused of abducting Hannah Graham, has led to forensic evidence related to Morgan Harrington's murder

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The investigation into missing Hannah Graham has provided a "significant break" in a 2009 unsolved murder case, Virginia police have said. The arrest of Jesse...
Officer Darren Wilson shot and killed black teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson

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Another case involving Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown, will be reviewed by a St. Louis County grand jury. A...
Amanda Bynes is currently on probation from a previous DUI

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Amanda Bynes was arrested on September 28 after police determined she was allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana. A police officer spotted the troubled...
Donald Trump said he may sue the Twitter user who tricked him into retweeting the image of Fred and Rose West

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Donald Trump may sue a Twitter user who tricked him into retweeting an image of British serial killers Fred and Rose West. Donald Trump shared...
Catalonia's planned independence referendum has been suspended by Spain's Constitutional Court

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Catalonia's planned independence referendum has been suspended by Spain's Constitutional Court. Spain’s Constitutional Court said it first needed to consider arguments whether the November 9...
Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics will be released on October 21

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Aretha Franklin will release a new album covering classic songs from other female singers. Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics will be released on...
Seven Ukrainian troops are said to have died in a clash with pro-Russian rebels near Donetsk airport

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Seven Ukrainian troops are said to have died in a clash with pro-Russian rebels near Donetsk airport. The attack is the deadliest single incident for...
Iraqi air strikes and ground forces appear to have halted the advance of ISIS militants in the town of Amariya al-Falluja

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Iraqi air strikes and ground forces appear to have halted the advance of Islamic State (ISIS) militants in the town of Amariya al-Falluja, west...