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US prison-break man killed in riot
An inmate of a Californian jail who was infamous for attempting to escape in 1971 is killed and several others injured in a riot, officials say.
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UK in protest to Ecuador over Assange
The UK is to make a formal protest to the Ecuadorean government over the country's decision to "harbour" Julian Assange, the Foreign Office says.
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US ex-president's love child confirmed
Long standing rumours are proved true as genetic tests reveal America's 29th president, Warren Harding, had a love child.
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US PGA Championship day one
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Sorry Kyrgios fined for Wawrinka jibe
Nick Kyrgios apologises after being fined for an "insulting remark" he made to Stanislas Wawrinka during a match.
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Australia take big lead in Ashes Test
Australia lead England by 196 runs after a rain-interrupted third day of the Ashes Test match at Canterbury.
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