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A police officer suffers a fractured skull and another a broken wrist when they are "deliberately driven at" after pulling over a car in Manchester.

Associated British Foods says its half-year results will beat expectations thanks to an "outstanding performance" at its clothing chain Primark.

Shirley performed Goldfinger nearly 50 years since she first recorded the song for the 1964 Bond film of the same name.

What will be the next superpower of the mobile phone industry?

The new guidelines for treating childhood ear infections are intended to reduce unnecessary antibiotics use. They say doctors should look at the eardrum to make sure a kid really has an ear infection, instead of relying on symptoms. And if the child doesn't have severe symptoms, see if the ear gets better on its own.

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In the weeks following the killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, more than a quarter-million cards, letters and gifts have arrived in Newtown, Conn. The town is trying to decide what to do with a collection that quickly outgrew its storage at the municipal building and now fills a warehouse.

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A new poll explores how crucial everyday decisions are made in American households about food and exercise. Many parents say that their families don't always have time to eat the healthiest meal or exercise.

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A new poll explores how crucial everyday decisions are made in American households about food and exercise. Many parents say that their families don't always have time to eat the healthiest meal or exercise.

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If you didn't have time to pack a lunch and you're tired of eating out, why not cook up something in the office? All you need is a microwave, a mug and a few basic ingredients to make scrambled eggs, mac and cheese or a brownie.

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A 22-year-old man says he was treated "in a homophobic way" by a London hotel where he and his boyfriend were refused a double room.

Companies have been showing off the latest technology at the mobile phone industry's biggest annual show, which is taking place in Barcelona.

The winners and losers of film awards

Smoking in Russia will be banned in public places, after President Vladimir Putin signs a tough new bill into law.

Japanese shares rise and the yen weakens on reports that Haruhiko Kuroda is likely to be nominated as the next Bank of Japan governor.

Pakistan's government orders an inquiry into the cause of a rare nationwide power cut that plunged the country into darkness for hours.

David Beckham is aiming for a place in the Paris St-Germain starting XI after an instant impact in the win over Marseille.

Higher earners should receive a temporary income tax cut if tax powers are devolved to the Welsh assembly, the Conservatives say.

Swansea City's record-breaking five-nil win in the Capital One Cup final is to be celebrated with a victory parade through their home city, followed by a civic reception.

Seth MacFarlane hosted the 85th Academy Awards which Monkey See's Linda Holmes says was one of the worst hosting performances in Oscar history. Jokes about women just kept coming. His sexist jokes were in poor taste, sure, but if they'd been funny, nobody would have cared.

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The BBC's environment analyst Roger Harrabin visits a laboratory in Denmark which is developing new ways of fishing.