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Vietnam ends death penalty for 8 crimes, may spare real estate tycoon

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Brothers who control Starbucks franchise in Ireland banned as company directors

Colm and Ciaran Butler failed to prove they acted responsibly in their operation of one of their companies which leased a premises that operated as a Starbucks.
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Mother and son narrowly survive run-in with killer bird species with nightmare claw that rivals Freddy Krueger’s

Animal experts said the two cassowaries were a parent child pair, too, a father and son who had been “habituated” – that is fed by humans. Once that happens, the birds come to expect it and can get aggressive trying to get more food.
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Melania Trump’s Visa Questioned in Congressional Hearing

“It doesn’t take an Einstein to see that the math ain’t mathin’ here,” Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett said.
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Shell ‘no intention’ of making offer to buy BP after £60bn takeover rumours

Shell doubles down on denials after media reports of early talks with rival BP to create £200bn UK oil company

Shell has said it has “no intention” of making an offer for the rival fossil fuel company BP after speculation it had been planning a £60bn takeover, ruling out a formal approach for the next six months.

In an official statement to markets on Thursday, the company doubled down on the previous day’s denials that it was planning a bid, following media reports that it was in early talks with its competitor to create a £200bn UK oil supermajor.

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Why Yankees are unwilling to use Devin Williams for two-inning saves

There may come a time when the Yankees are willing to use Devin Williams for more than three outs. But that time has not yet arrived.
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Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the U.S. more than a year after his prison escape

Fugitive drug lord and gang leader José Adolfo Macías, wanted by both the U.S. and Ecuador, was recaptured a year after his mysterious escape from Guayaquil prison.
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Mouth taping touted by some for better sleep as experts cite safety concerns

Despite potential health advantages, practice isn’t for everyone, doctor says.
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Dear Abby: I’m a pathological shoplifter — I can’t stop myself from stealing

Dear Abby advises a woman who is addicted to stealing.
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Shell denies reports that the energy giant is in talks to take over BP

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