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USAMo. Man in Videotaped Sex Slaying Sentenced to DeathA suburban Kansas City man who videotaped the death of a woman he suffocated during sex has been sentenced to death. [Link] O.J. Simpson's Lawyers Want New Trial in Armed Robbery CaseLawyers for O.J. Simpson are citing judicial errors and insufficient evidence as they seek a new trial. [Link] Man Shoots Ailing Wife, Self in New Jersey HospitalAn elderly man shot his ailing wife to death in her bed in a Toms River hospital before turning the gun on himself, authorities said. [Link] Radio Station Regrets Remarks on Magic Johnson, AIDSMinneapolis radio station said it will air public service announcements on HIV/AIDS after a pair of talk hosts accused former basketball great Magic Johnson of faking AIDS. [Link] OUT THERE: Wyatt Earp Arrested in NYCA New York City man with the same name as the famed western lawman was busted after leaving a path of destruction at his ex-wife's Staten Island home. [Link] Army Parachute Trainee Lands on Florida BusinessOfficials say a member of Qatar's army was injured when he landed on a roof during parachute training in central Florida. [Link] Second Dead Dolphin Found in New Jersey RiverExperts fear dozen or so dolphins in river since summer may eventually drown when winter ice sets in. [Link] UKTartan Army faces rail disruptionScotland fans travelling to Hampden for the World Cup qualifier against Norway may face rail disruption. [Link] Pay backPayday loan companies stepping up marketing [Link] Grammars pressed over poor pupilsGrammar schools take half the rate of poor bright pupils than non-selective state schools, research suggests. [Link] Mike BakerAre we asking too much of our teachers? [Link] Virtual healingHow students use 3D technology to beat cancer [Link] Call to ban junk food from NHSHospitals and GP surgeries should follow the lead of schools and ban sugary drinks and snacks, experts say. [Link] Spain flood deaths father's griefA British man who lost his wife and one of his twin daughters in flash-floods in Spain descibes the tragedy. [Link]
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Canada2010 Olympic security costs could hit $1 billion, says ministerThe cost of security for the 2010 Winter Games could reach as high as $1 billion, but B.C. will not be on the hook for the runaway costs, according to the provincial finance minister. [Link] Crown plans to seek dangerous offender status for SveklaThe Crown prosecutor's office in Edmonton plans to seek dangerous offender status for convicted killer Thomas Svekla, which could keep him behind bars indefinitely. [Link] Military identifies pilot, photographer killed in Snowbirds crashMilitary officials have identified the pilot and photographer who died when a Snowbirds jet crashed during a training mission Thursday at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, the aerobatic squadron's home base in southwest Saskatchewan. [Link] HIV-positive man gets 14 years for sex assaultsAn HIV-positive Winnipeg man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for having unprotected sex without informing his partners of his medical condition. [Link] Gay author no longer welcome to address N.B. studentsA plan to have an acclaimed gay author speak to students in Charlotte County high schools has been scrapped after a few parents objected. [Link] Harper's criticism of Dion interview 'double standard': DuceppeBloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe came to the defence of Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion on Friday over the Conservatives' heavy criticism of his handling of an English-language interview, saying francophone politicians are subjected to a "double standard" in Canadian politics. [Link] Loonie pounded again, touches lowest level in 4 yearsCanada's currency ended an awful week on Friday, down more than 3½ cents US in the week's final session and briefly touching its lowest point in four years. [Link] AustraliaFirefighters find $500,000 of cannabisEMERGENCY crews attending a house fire in suburban Sydney have discovered a hydroponics set up growing cannabis worth an estimated $500,000, police said. [Link] Baby 'thrown from car crashed by learner'A TEENAGE learner driver will face court after allegedly crashing a car and injuring five children who were with her, including a five-month-old baby. [Link] 'I love you, but to save face I'll shoot you'THE alleged head of an organised crime family told a man he had to shoot him to save the family's honour, an inquest has been told. [Link] 'My daughter died because they didn't care'A FATHER has lashed out at the"callous indifference" of youths who wouldn't call for help as his daughter slowly died of a drug overdose. [Link] Dubrovnik body is missing Britt'sA BODY found off the coast of Dubrovnik is that of missing Australian backpacker Britt Lapthorne. [Link] Parking company 'mimicked' council finesA CAR parking company mimicked council infringement notices in an effort to penalise motorists, a court has been told. [Link] Father's idea to keep suicide a secret, court toldIT was not Gordon Wood's idea to tell people his girlfriend Caroline Byrne had died in a car accident, his murder trial has heard. [Link]
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