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After fiery debate, Bloomberg seeks reset as Democrats sprint to Super Tuesday

After fiery debate, Bloomberg seeks reset as Democrats sprint to Super Tuesday

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WASHINGTON/LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - The Democratic presidential contenders began a frantic dash for votes on Thursday, with big-spending billionaire Michael Bloomberg seeking to move past a bruising debate debut while several of his rivals jockeyed to be the moderate alternative to liberal U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. There are just two days to go before the presidential caucuses in Nevada. After that, contests loom in South Carolina, followed by Super Tuesday on March 3, when voters in 14 states, including California, Utah and Colorado, cast ballots. The blistering attacks launched on Wednesday night at Bloomberg - over his record on race,…
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Chris Froome: Tour de France winner has ‘second chance’ after serious injury

Chris Froome: Tour de France winner has ‘second chance’ after serious injury

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Chris Froome will make his return to competitive cycling at the UAE Tour this weekendFour-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome says he feels like he has been given a "second chance" following his serious crash last summer.The 34-year-old has been out for eight months after being badly injured in a Criterium du Dauphine practice ride.Speaking before his return to action at the UAE Tour on Sunday, the Team Ineos rider said: "It's all I've thought about for months, being back racing."Froome broke a hip and fractured his right femur, elbow and ribs last June.He added: "It feels like I've…
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Europa League: Copenhagen v Celtic

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11,53711,537viewing this pageBBC Radio Scotland 810MW/DAB/onlineGot a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Clive LindsayAll times stated are UKPosted at 19:5919:59Three changes for BragaRangers v Braga (20:00)Braga make three changes from the side that stunned Benfica 1-0 in Lisbon at the weekend.In comes defender Bruno Viana and attackers Abel Ruiz and Francisco Trincao. Making way are 20-year-old defender David Carmo as well as Galeno and Ricardo Horta.Posted at 19:5719:57Post updateRangers v Braga (20:00)Here come the teams into a noisy Ibrox...Posted at 19:5719:57'A…
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20
2020
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Europa League: Club Bruges v Man Utd

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Got a TV Licence?You need one to watch live TV on any channel or device, and BBC programmes on iPlayer. It’s the law.Find out moreLive ReportingBy Emma SandersAll times stated are UKPosted at 20:0020:00KICK-OFFWolves 0-0 EspanyolOff we go at Molineux too.KICK-OFFOlypiakos 0-0 ArsenalPosted at 19:5919:59'It's a different competition'Wolves v Espanyol (20:00 GMT)WolvesWolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo on opponents Espanyol, who are currently bottom of La Liga:"The table doesn't mean anything, it's a different competition and we're going to face a very tough opponent with quality players."Abelardo [Fernandez] is a good manager. I know him, I've faced him before and it's…
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Feb
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2020
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Six Nations 2020: No rivalry with Willi Heinz

Six Nations 2020: No rivalry with Willi Heinz

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Ben Youngs (left) made his England debut in 2010 while Willi Heinz (right) made his in 2019Guinness Six Nations: England v IrelandVenue: Twickenham Stadium Date: Sunday, 23 February Kick-off: 15:00 GMTCoverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra; follow live text commentary online; watch highlights on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website & app.Ben Youngs says there is no "rivalry" between him and Willi Heinz despite the Gloucester scrum-half replacing him in England's team against Scotland.Youngs, 30, began the Six Nations opener in France but was on the bench for the win at Murrayfield.Head coach Eddie Jones names…
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Feb
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Euro 2020 tickets: Uefa apologises to fans over cancellations

Euro 2020 tickets: Uefa apologises to fans over cancellations

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England's matches at Wembley on 19 and 23 June were among the games for which fans thought they had bought ticketsUefa has apologised for a technical error over Euro 2020 tickets that has left fans hundreds of pounds out of pocket.A new batch of tickets for this summer's tournament was made available on Wednesday for fans unsuccessful in the initial ballots.Fans who thought they had secured tickets then also bought flights and accommodation - but received an email hours later from European football's governing body to say the transactions had been cancelled. "Tickets became available due to the failure of…
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Feb
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2020
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Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to prison

Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to prison

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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Roger Stone has maintained all along that the case against him is politically motivated Roger Stone, long-time adviser and ally to President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to 40 months in jail. Stone, 67, was found guilty in November on seven counts of lying to Congress, obstruction and witness tampering.He is the sixth Trump aide convicted in a criminal case resulting from Robert Mueller's investigation into alleged collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign during the 2016 election.Mr Trump has hinted he may pardon his ally.Stone has maintained the case against him was politically…
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Feb
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2020
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Arrest over stabbing at London mosque

Arrest over stabbing at London mosque

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Image copyright @MurshHabib Image caption A crime scene is in place at the London Central Mosque near Regent's Park in central London A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing inside a central London mosque.The victim, in his 70s, was injured in an attack at the London Central Mosque, near Regent's Park, which police are not treating as terror-related.He was taken to hospital by paramedics where his condition has been assessed as non-life threatening.A 29-year-old man was apprehended by worshippers who broke from prayer to restrain him until police arrived.In a statement, the mosque said…
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Feb
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Human brain seized in mail truck check

Human brain seized in mail truck check

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Image copyright Courtesy US Customs and Border Protection Image caption The brain found by US border guards US customs officers made an unusual discovery when they carried out a spot check on a Canadian mail truck - a human brain inside a jar. The brain was found at the Blue Water Bridge crossing, between Michigan and the Canadian province of Ontario, on 14 February, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said. It was inside a shipment labelled "Antique Teaching Specimen". The shipment originated in Toronto and was destined for Kenosha, Wisconsin."Upon opening the shipment, CBP officers found the package to…
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Feb
20
2020
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Police probe whether racist German killer had help

Police probe whether racist German killer had help

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Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionMuhammed spoke from hospital about how he survived the shootingThe investigation into a deadly gun attack in Hanau is focusing on whether others knew about or helped organise it, Germany's federal prosecutor says. The suspect shot dead nine people "of migrant background" at two shisha bars on Wednesday evening. He and his mother were later found dead in his flat.Peter Frank said material the suspect Tobias R had posted online showed a "deeply racist mindset".He had also been influenced by conspiracy theories, Mr Frank said.Earlier Chancellor Angela Merkel said there were many…
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