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Stay the Night: Venice Suites, California
Saturday 03 August 2013
A 1920s building where Marilyn Monroe once lived provides Kirsty Hathaway with a prime spot for Venice people-watching
Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema on target for Real Madrid in match against LA Galaxy
Friday 02 August 2013
The sides were playing in a International Champions Cup quarter-final match
Private Benjamin star Eileen Brennan dies of bladder cancer
Wednesday 31 July 2013
The actress best known for her Oscar-nominated role as Goldie Hawn’s tormentor in 1980 comedy Private Benjamin has died aged 80.
Set for release: The Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury duets from 30 years ago
Tuesday 30 July 2013
Three previously unheard duets by music legends Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury recorded in 1983 are set for release in two months' time.
Video: Edinburgh Festival
Sunday 28 July 2013
Watch the videos below to see some of the acts from this year's festivities in Edinburgh.
Apple store woman's rant: should shop workers ask people to leave for bad behaviour?
Friday 26 July 2013
Everyone knows the frustration of having a broken mobile phone.
Plague infected squirrel discovered in National Forest near Los Angeles
Friday 26 July 2013
The diseased animal - a ground squirrel - was found to be carrying the disease, which if not treated with antibiotics is usually fatal
F1: Lewis Hamilton fights to avert another tyre disaster
Thursday 25 July 2013
The Hungaroring will pose Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team their sternest challenge this weekend as they try to make up lost ground after being banned from testing Pirelli’s latest tyres at Silverstone last week.
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa reviews round-up
Thursday 25 July 2013
Resplendent in a short-sleeved baby blue suit and pink tie, Steve Coogan walked in to Norwich's Hollywood cinema last night as the character - Alan Partridge - that remains his best loved comic creation. But did Alpha Papa, the Radio DJ and presenter's film debut, live up to expectations?
Blogger banned from Michael Jackson wrongful death trial for taking photographs
Thursday 25 July 2013
A blogger has been banned from Michael Jackson’s unlawful death trial after being accused of taking pictures of jurors.
Sebastian Coe unsurprised by injury woes suffered by Olympic stars including Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford
Friday 19 July 2013
Athletes are fragile after an Olympic year says the former gold medallist
US border authorities declare professional gamers 'athletes'
Tuesday 16 July 2013
The visas were issued to professional League of Legends players - a free multiplayer arena-style game
George Zimmerman trial: Reverend Al Sharpton calls for day of action as Trayvon Martin juror reveals doubts
Tuesday 16 July 2013
Half of all-female jury ‘thought George Zimmerman was guilty but were talked out of it’
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Is the Muslim call to prayer really such a menace?
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Channel 4 to 'provoke' viewers who associate Islam with terrorism with live call to prayer during Ramadan
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US army doctor returns arm to Vietnamese soldier fifty years after he took it as a souvenir
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Police seize possessions of rough sleepers in crackdown on homelessness
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Demand for food banks has nothing to do with benefits squeeze, says Work minister Lord Freud
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