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Johnson's OT buzzer-beater lifts Nets past Bucks

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We often put athletes on a pedestal. But after the latest accusations of bad behavior — accusations that include a murder charge against Oscar Pistorius — it may be time to lower that pedestal several notches, says Frank Deford.

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A collection of paintings worth £100m built up by the late art historian Sir Denis Mahon is left to the nation through an art charity.

Japan's monthly trade deficit hits a record in January after its recent monetary policy stance weaken its currency sharply.

NKorean propaganda video shows Obama in flames

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10 Things to Know for Wednesday

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Johnson helps No. 2 Miami edge Virginia 54-50

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Bryant, Kupchak endorse Buss heirs

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SliceBiz, a Ghana-based service which seeks to popularise crowdfunded investment in Africa, is among the latest Apps4Africa winners.

Trade unions in India begin a two-day strike in protest against economic reforms initiated by the government.

Bottle fraud in Mich. may face harsher penalties

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At least 14 people have been injured after a suspected gas explosion triggered a huge blaze in a shopping district in Kansas City, Missouri.

Why have the white British left London, asks Mark Easton

No. 1 Indiana beats No. 4 Michigan State 72-68

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A horse with an ability for opening stable doors at a farm in the US state of Michigan has become an internet hit.

Asia stocks up as takeover talk in US drives Dow

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Councils are told to curb the pay of senior staff after figures suggest more than 28,000 are earning at least £50,000 a year.

We often put athletes on a pedestal. But after the latest accusations of bad behavior — accusations that include a murder charge against Oscar Pistorius — it may be time to lower that pedestal several notches, says Frank Deford.

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A 20-year-old student killed three and injured multiple others on a carjacking and shooting spree in California before killing himself, police say.

A car crashed into a gas main Tuesday evening in an upscale Kansas City shopping district, sparking a massive blaze that engulfed an entire block and caused multiple injuries, police said.

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