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Rob Kardashian and his niece, North West

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Rob Kardashian tweeted a picture of his niece, North West, on Thursday night. He wrote: "Goodness @KimKardashian she's soooooo pretty!!!! LOVE HERR." Rob Kardashian and...
Infusing stem cells into the brain may help boost recovery after a stroke

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According to a pilot study by Imperial College London, infusing stem cells into the brain may help boost recovery after a stroke. Scientists believe the...
Guinea has decided to close its borders with Liberia and Sierra Leone to contain the spread of Ebola

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Guinea has decided to close its borders with Liberia and Sierra Leone to contain the spread of Ebola, which has killed 959 people in...
The US army has conducted its second air-drop of food and water to Iraqi people hiding in mountains from jihadist fighters

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The US army has conducted its second air-drop of food and water to Iraqi people hiding in mountains from jihadist fighters, the Pentagon says. The...
Oprah Winfrey enjoying a seafood dinner with her longtime partner Stedman Graham at Captain James Landing in Baltimore

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Oprah Winfrey took to Instagram on August 7 to share a picture of herself enjoying a seafood dinner with her longtime partner Stedman Graham...
Kim Kardashian has signed a deal with Rizzoli publishing and is set to release the book of selfies in April 2015

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Kim Kardashian has signed a deal with Rizzoli publishing and is set to release a book of selfies in April 2015. Previously, Kim Kardashian, 33,...
Christina Ricci and husband James Heerdegen have welcomed their first child

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Christina Ricci and husband James Heerdegen have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, Us Weekly reported. Christina Ricci and husband James Heerdegen have...
Candidate and current PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due to hold his final rally in the central Anatolian city of Konya

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Turkey's first direct presidential election will be held on Sunday, August 10. Candidate and current PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due to hold his final...
Nigeria has declared the outbreak of Ebola a national emergency

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Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has declared the outbreak of Ebola "a national emergency" and approved more than $11 million to help contain it. The move...
James Brady’s death has been ruled a homicide, 33 years after he was wounded in an assassination attempt

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James Brady’s death has been ruled a homicide, 33 years after he was wounded in an assassination attempt, police in Washington have said. The former...

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According to a large-scale study conducted by researchers at Cardiff University, type 2 diabetes patients treated with metformin live longer than people without the...
Kevin Durant has announced he withdraws from the US national team and will not be playing in the 2014 basketball World Cup

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Citing physical and emotional reasons, Kevin Durant has announced he withdraws from the US national team and will not be playing in the 2014...
The FAA has banned all US airlines from flying over Iraq until further notice

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned all US airlines from flying over Iraq until further notice. The FAA said the ban was introduced due...
BayernLB has rejected a 25 million euros settlement from Bernie Ecclestone

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German bank BayernLB has rejected a 25 million euros settlement from Bernie Ecclestone. BayernLB claims he collected commissions, and undervalued its stake in the global...
Older people who have a severe vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of developing dementia

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A new study suggests that older people who have a severe vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of developing dementia. UK researchers, writing in...
True Detective creator has denied claims that dialogue from its main character has been copied from a pre-existing work

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True Detective creator has denied claims that dialogue from its main character has been copied from a pre-existing work. Writer Nic Pizzolatto said "nothing in...
The US army has launched an airstrike against IS militants in Iraq

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The US army has launched an airstrike against Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq. The Pentagon said American aircraft attacked artillery that was being used...
The WHO has declared the spread of Ebola in West Africa an international health emergency

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The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak an international health emergency. WHO officials said a coordinated international response was essential to stop and...
Toyota is being caught in China’s anti-monopoly investigation

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Toyota is being caught in China’s anti-monopoly investigation. The Japanese car maker said that Chinese regulators were looking into its Lexus luxury brand. Audi, Chrysler and...
Oscar Pistorius denies prosecution claims that he deliberately shot Reeva Steenkamp

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Oscar Pistorius’ lawyer has said in closing remarks that prosecutors have twisted the facts to discredit the South African athlete in his murder trial. Barry...
The body believed to be that of Jenise Wright was found Thursday in woods near the Bremerton-area mobile home park where she lived

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Washington authorities believe they have found the body of Jenise Wright, a 6-year-old girl who vanished from her home last weekend. A planned autopsy by...
Israel has resumed air strikes in Gaza after Palestinian militants fired rockets following the end of a three-day truce

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Israel has resumed air strikes in Gaza after Palestinian militants fired rockets following the end of a three-day truce on Friday morning. The Israeli army...
Khazanah Nasional has proposed a complete overhaul of Malaysia Airlines

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Malaysian state fund Khazanah Nasional has proposed a "complete overhaul" of national carrier Malaysia Airlines. Khazanah wants to buy the shares it does not already...
Deanne McDonald accused Adam Sandler of criminal activity and slavery

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Adam Sandler has won a lawsuit against Deanne McDonald, his kids' former nanny, after she accused him of treating her like a slave. A California...
Willie Nelson’s iconic braids are set to go under the hammer as part of Waylon Jennings memorabilia auction in New York

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Willie Nelson’s iconic braids are set to go under the hammer as part of Waylon Jennings memorabilia auction in New York. Willie Nelson’s iconic...