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Scavenging ravens memorize vast tracts of wolf hunting grounds: study

Scavenging ravens memorize vast tracts of wolf hunting grounds: study

The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.

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Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell

Triple Crown is 'special to us', says Ireland coach Farrell

Ireland coach Andy Farrell said that even if his side fall short of winning the Six Nations title on Saturday, beating Scotland to secure the Triple Crown would still be "pretty special".

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Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

Polish bishops announce 'independent' probe of child sexual abuse

The Polish Bishop's Conference on Thursday announced plans to establish an "independent" commission to investigate child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.

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Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris

Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris

Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to convene in Paris, the Treasury Department said Thursday, ahead of President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in April.

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Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff

Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff

Danish superchef Rene Redzepi -- whose Noma restaurant was long regarded as the world's best -- said he was stepping down Thursday after allegations that he abused and bullied staff for years.

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Oil tops $100 as Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed

Oil tops $100 as Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed

Oil prices soared above $100 and stock markets extended losses as Iran's new supreme leader ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be kept closed.

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Out with a bang: Morrissey cancels Spain concert over noise

Out with a bang: Morrissey cancels Spain concert over noise

Indie rock star Morrissey cancelled a concert in Spain's Valencia on Thursday because the din from the city's traditional pyrotechnics festival left him "catatonic" with sleep deprivation.

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Vingegaard soloes to victory in Paris-Nice fifth stage

Vingegaard soloes to victory in Paris-Nice fifth stage

Former Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard crossed the line alone after an impressive 21km solo break for his second win in two days in stage five of the Paris-Nice race on Thursday.

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Spurs extend season ticket deadline as relegation fears grow

Spurs extend season ticket deadline as relegation fears grow

Tottenham have extended the deadline for fans to renew their season tickets because of the growing threat of relegation from the Premier League.

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Chile's Smiljan Radic Clarke wins Pritzker architecture prize

Chile's Smiljan Radic Clarke wins Pritzker architecture prize

Chile's Smiljan Radic Clarke, whose modern buildings can sometimes appear "deliberately unfinished," is the recipient of this year's Pritzker Prize, considered the Nobel of architecture, organizers announced Thursday.

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