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Young men are in their worst mood at around 2pm

If you're a man and often find yourself in a grump in the afternoon, then there's good news, as a new study suggests that you aren't alone.Scientists have taken brain scans of youn [...]

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NBC slammed over unfair national gymnastics coverage

Gymnastics fans hit out at NBC in a frenzy of furious tweets this weekend, claiming the network failed to give a top competitor in the national championships fair coverage. Fans o [...]

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‘EasyCash Gang’ stole £1m from mobile phone shops

Two moped robbers who arrogantly called themselves the 'EasyCash Gang' as they targeted 17 phone shops in a terrifying series of smash and grab raids are facing years behind bars.T [...]

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Chemicals from gut bacteria improve health in old age

Molecules made by bacteria in the stomach could improve quality of life during old age, a new study has found.Researchers proved that these molecules - known as indoles - improved [...]

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Asteroid could have thrust Earth into darkness for 2 YEARS

After roaming the planet for 165 million years, it is thought the dinosaurs were wiped off the face of the planet when an asteroid crashed into Earth 66 million years ago. The imp [...]

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Oxford student Oliver Mears ‘raped a woman at a party’

Oliver Mears entered pleas of 'not guilty' to rape and sexual assaultThe chemistry student put his studies on hold to concentrate on the trialIt is due to last between five and six [...]

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Louisiana boy delivers brother when mom went into labor

Jayden Fontenot (right) delivered his baby brother Daxx (center) after his mom Ashly Moreau (left) unexpectedly went into labor August 11 at his home in Sulphur, LouisianaA 10-year [...]

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US gymnast changes floor music to get rid of a Dixie horn

A former Olympic gymnast changed her floor music just in time to perform her routine at the national championships after several people pointed out her song's link to the Confedera [...]

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Kendall Jenner accused of cultural appropriation online

Being one of the most famous faces out there means that almost everything Kendall Jenner does online comes under some fairly intense scrutiny.Which is no doubt why something as see [...]

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Maya Vorderstrasse’s pregnancy photo series

With a near-constant feeling of a full bladder, crazy-making hormones, and a rapidly-growing body, pregnancy isn't a magical, glowing time for every mother-to-be.Yet despite the ac [...]

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Minnesota firm creates pistol-mounted mini cam

Cameras are being produced by Viridan Weapon Technologies, which says they will improve accountabilityIt follows the death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond, who was shot by an officer in [...]

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Trump set to announce 4,000 troop for Afghanistan

President Donald Trump is likely to open the door to a modest increase in U.S. troop numbers in Afghanistan when he lays out his strategy on Monday for America's longest military c [...]

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Norman Rockwell baseball painting sold for $1.6 million

One of Norman Rockwell's most famous paintings, Tough Call, was sold for $1.6 million at an auction in Dallas, Texas on Sunday. Heritage Auctions revealed the legendary undated pa [...]

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Lara Trump has ankle wrapped while out in New York City

Lara Trump seems to be battling one of the uncomfortable annoyances of being heavily pregnant: swollen ankles.The mother-to-be was photographed in New York City on Monday morning, [...]

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Rochdale schoolgirl found hanged was unhappy with weight

A 14-year-old schoolgirl was found hanged in her wardrobe after writing a secret diary in which she said she was unhappy with her weight, an inquest heard today.Charlotte Baron pen [...]

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Manhunt launched after Sale father stabbed

Detectives want to speak to Tyronne Patrick (pictured), 32, in connection with the murder of 34-year-old Mike GrimshawA manhunt has been launched after a young father died when he [...]

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Pet owners in China turn to acupuncture for cats and dogs

Pet owners in China have been taking their cats and dogs to be treated in clinicsPractitioners believe acupuncture stimulates blood circulation and relieve painsFascinating pictu [...]

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DC’s Jefferson Memorial to get slave-holding updates

The non-profit Trust that helped leverage $150 million to refurbish the national Mall says the D.C. monument to Thomas Jefferson will get new scrutiny and changes that stress the [...]

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Man in Ohio passes out on a rollercoaster three times

A young man is terrified of the rollercoaster ride he's on at Cedar Point in Ohio He's so scared he passes out before the ride starts - and wakes up screaming Video shows his fri [...]

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US Embassy in Russia suspends issuing non-immigrant visas

The United States says it is slashing its visa services in Russia after Moscow cut the number of its diplomatic staff in retaliation over new US sanctions. The US embassy in Russi [...]

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Celebrities share excitement for eclipse on social media

As the most anticipated celestial event of a lifetime gets underway, celebrities have flocked to social media sharing photos of their eclipse eye-wear.Oregon has caught its first g [...]

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Baseball teams schedule games to coincide with eclipse

Baseball fans in more than a half-dozen cities are heading to ballparks to watch the solar eclipse as teams look to cash in with game-day viewing parties.Minor league teams from Or [...]

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Christina Milian shows off curves on Florida beach holiday

Christina Milian sure knows how to rock a slinky swimsuit on the shore.The reality TV dynamo looked sensational in a white one-piece bathing suit as she frolicked on the beach in F [...]

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Brigitte Macron will carry out charity work for France

Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte is to carry out charity work as France's unofficial First Lady, the presidency announced on Monday.Brigitte, 64, who yesterday opened up on the age [...]

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Maryland stabbing suspect undergo psychiatric evaluation

Antonio Williams, 25, (pictured) has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree murderA bond hearing for a Maryland man who has admitt [...]

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Gareth Twamley breaks British stone skimming record

Gareth Twamley, 38, recorded a personal best distance of 300ft at Welsh OpenHe then broke the English record last month with a 288ft 7inch tossNow he plans to compete in the World [...]

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Couple have spent 15 years touring over 100 countries

A globe-trotting couple who have toured over a hundred countries in an old car - and have had four children along the way - have arrived in the UK for the first time after 15 years [...]

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Woman is arrested and charged with felony child abuse

A Florida mother has been arrested and charged with child abuse after she allegedly cheered on her teenage daughter during a fight with a pregnant girl. Celena Troupe, 34, alleged [...]

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Dogs taken after being kept in filthy conditions in Wirral

These pictures reveal the squalid conditions four terrified dogs were forced to live in at a 'house of horrors' before being rescued by the RSPCA.The animals endured horrendous con [...]

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Teen pleads guilty to lesser charge in Slender Man attack

One of two Wisconsin teenagers charged with repeatedly stabbing a classmate to impress a fictitious horror character called Slender Man has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.Anissa [...]

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NICE: Pedestrian crossing timings should be changed

Traffic should be held for longer at many pedestrian crossings to allow the elderly and disabled more time to get across, health officials have said.A draft guidance document publi [...]

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Northumberland jailed conman ordered to pay back just £1

Richard Pearson, pictured, has been ordered to pay back just £1 after pocketing more than £30,000 by selling forgeries of paintings by artist Norman CornishA jailed conman who po [...]

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University of Texas at Austin removes Confederate statues

The University of Texas at Austin removed the statues of four Confederate-era figures from a main area on campus early Monday morning, saying they had become symbols of white supre [...]

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Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo spend time in Miami

She picked her winning match on the season closer of The Bachelorette, which ended in a romantic proposal.The newly-engaged reality television stars are now enjoying life in the pu [...]

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Americans flock to St Joseph, MO for total solar eclipse

With barely an hour to go before the solar eclipse began its steady creep, tour buses, trucks, RVs and cars loaded with families and eclipse chasers crawled along the dusty track, [...]

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‘Afghanistan’s Kim Kardashian’ performs in Kabul

Afghanistan's 'Kim Kardashian' performed at her country's Independence Day celebrations despite threats from extremists.Aryana Sayeed, who is often likened to reality TV star Kim f [...]