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Wizard of Oz ruby slippers go on display ahead of auction
Heritage Auctions The slippers going on display in London are thought to be one of only four surviving pairs worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 film An original pair of red glitter slippers worn by Judy Garland in the famous film The Wizard of Oz are going on display in central London. The slippers,…
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Chelsea condemn homophobic abuse of Kerr and Mewis
Chelsea have condemned the “unacceptable and hateful homophobic comments” aimed at Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis after the couple said they are expecting a baby. On Monday, Chelsea striker Kerr announced the pregnancy of her partner, West Ham midfielder Mewis, on her Instagram account. The post contained photographs of the couple with the caption: “Mewis-Kerr…
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'Will to attack lifts Scotland from Euros gloom'
Scotland are now chasing away the desperate fatalism that gripped the nation after that loss to Hungary and during the epic run of one win in 16 games, but there’s a lot left to be done. The League A relegation play-off in March for starters. For seconds, a World Cup qualifying campaign that will require…
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Ukraine fires US-supplied longer-range missiles into Russia for first time
White Sands Missile Range Army Tactical Missile Systems (Atacms) can reach up to 300km (186 miles) and are tough to intercept due to their high speed Ukraine has fired US-supplied longer-range missiles at a target inside Russian territory for the first time, a day after Washington gave its permission for such attacks. US officials confirmed…
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Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes
Watch: ‘It’s the end’ for farmers – Jeremy Clarkson Thousands of people have protested in London over changes to inheritance tax for farmers announced in the Budget. Among those marching in Whitehall was TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson, who said “it’s the end” for farmers, as he called for the government to change its mind. Prime…
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Warnings for ice after snow closes schools
Kate Ruth Davies | BBC Weather Watchers Two smiley young faces, Evie and Esme, made the most of the snowfall in Mold, Flintshire Snow covered parts of north-east Wales overnight, including this farm at Llanfair-Dyffryn-Clwyd, Denbighshire The Met Office has issued further weather warnings after more than 160 schools had to shut and several roads…
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Harshita Brella was strangled to death, tests show
A woman whose body was found in a car boot in east London died of strangulation, a post-mortem examination has found. The body of Harshita Brella, 24, of Corby, Northamptonshire, was found in Ilford on Thursday. The prime suspect is her husband Pankaj Lamba, 23, who detectives believe has fled the country. His whereabouts are…
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Browns Sign Geron Christian Off Rams’ Practice Squad; Team Could Re-Install Jedrick Wills As LT
With Dawand Jones out for the season, more shuffling is required along the Browns’ offensive line. The left tackle spot could see a familiar face in play for Week 12, but in any event veteran depth is being added. Geron Christian is heading to Cleveland, per an announcement from his agency. The 28-year-old is a veteran of 59…
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Steelers Bring Back S Eric Rowe
Eric Rowe is on his way back to Pittsburgh. The veteran safety has signed to the Steelers’ practice squad, per a team announcement. Almost exactly one year ago, Rowe joined the Steelers en route to playing a key role for the team down the stretch and into the postseason. The 32-year-old recently visited Pittsburgh as…
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Jets HC Jeff Ulbrich Could Delegate Play-Calling Duties
Upon taking over as interim head coach, Jeff Ulbrich has maintained his role as the Jets’ defensive play-caller. That remains the case for the time being, but in the wake of the unit’s struggles he could wind up delegating those duties. Under Robert Saleh, New York allowed an average of 17 points and 255 yards per game this season.…