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Twitter mistakenly pulled accounts monitoring Russian troops

Twitter mistakenly pulled accounts monitoring Russian troops

Twitter acknowledged Wednesday it suspended in error some accounts relaying information about Russian military movements as the threat builds for an attack on Ukraine.

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'Rust' shooting victim husband 'angry' as Baldwin denies blame

'Rust' shooting victim husband 'angry' as Baldwin denies blame

The husband of the "Rust" crew member shot dead by Alec Baldwin on a movie set said he holds the US actor responsible and was "so angry" to see him denying blame.

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PGA players don't see setbacks ending Saudi league plans

PGA players don't see setbacks ending Saudi league plans

Even after several top stars said they are staying with the US PGA Tour over a proposed Saudi-funded rival, other players do not see the upstart group stopping anytime soon.

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Dog kennel hit by meteorite sells at auction

Dog kennel hit by meteorite sells at auction

A Christie's auction of rare meteorites Wednesday sold a rock from space that narrowly missed a German Shepherd when it smashed into his kennel in Costa Rica.

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US stocks fall again as Russia-Ukraine tensions mount

US stocks fall again as Russia-Ukraine tensions mount

Wall Street stocks fell again Wednesday amid unease over Ukraine and shifting Federal Reserve policy, while oil prices finished a volatile session little changed.

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Conte vows to 'assess' his Spurs future after shock Burnley defeat

Conte vows to 'assess' his Spurs future after shock Burnley defeat

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte will assess his future at the troubled club after admitting he does not deserve his salary following Wednesday's damaging 1-0 defeat against Burnley.

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Amsterdam hostage taker dies of injuries in hospital: prosecutors

Amsterdam hostage taker dies of injuries in hospital: prosecutors

A 27-year-old man who held several people hostage at an Apple store on a busy Amsterdam square has died in hospital from his injuries, Dutch prosecutors said late Wednesday.

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Uruguay appeals ruling ordering sale of eagle from Nazi battleship

Uruguay appeals ruling ordering sale of eagle from Nazi battleship

Uruguay has appealed a ruling ordering it to sell a bronze eagle from a sunken World War II-era German destroyer found off Montevideo 16 years ago, government sources told AFP Wednesday.

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US authorizes first condom for use in anal sex

US authorizes first condom for use in anal sex

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday authorized the first condom for use during anal intercourse, in what was hailed as a victory for sexual health by experts.

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Man Utd escape with a draw after Elanga pegs back Atletico

Man Utd escape with a draw after Elanga pegs back Atletico

Manchester United were spared a damaging and deserved defeat by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as Anthony Elanga's late goal rescued them a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League last 16.

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