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Romney takes early lead in Nevada
Partial results from the Republican caucuses in Nevada give Mitt Romney a convincing lead in his latest bid to win the US presidential nomination.
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Transport hit as snow sweeps in
Snowfalls of up to 15cm (6in) cause disruption to road, rail and air travel in parts of Britain, with the threat of more delays later.
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Snow traps cars for hours on M40
Heavy snow causes widespread travel disruption with up to 100 motorists stuck for more than three hours on the M40.
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What awaits William in the Falklands?
What awaits Flight Lieutenant Wales in the Falklands?
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West deplores veto on Syria at UN
Western nations deplore the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria, as dozens are killed in Homs.
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Anti-social tenant moves planned
The process of evicting anti-social tenants could be simplified under plans being put forward by the Scottish government.
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Women urged to 'drop drink size'
The Scottish government is launching a "changing attitudes" campaign to encourage women to drop a drink size.
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GB set up final against Argentina
Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach their first Champions Trophy final, where they will face hosts Argentina.
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The power of cooking skills
How letting children cook helps them eat better
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Top girls learn value of failure
A top girls' school is planning a "failure week" to teach pupils to embrace risk, build resilience and learn from their mistakes.
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'A little too much drink' warning
Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.
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Work contacts 'cut dropout rate'
The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.
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Warning as heavy snowfall hits UK
Snow has fallen across much of the UK, with up to 10cm expected in places, causing disruption to flights and leaving roads treacherous.
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Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained
Police in Mexico say they have arrested the suspected leader of the Gente Nueva gang, the armed wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel.
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Resolution on Syria vetoed at UN
Russia and China veto an Arab and Western-backed UN resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria, hours after scores are killed in Homs.
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VIDEO: Highlights - Scotland 6-13 England
Charlie Hodgson scores the only try in England's scrappy 13-6 victory over Scotland in their opening Six Nations match. (UK users only)
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Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies
US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.
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Man City 3-0 Fulham
Manchester City hit two early goals before seeing off a heavy snow storm to open up a three-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the Premier League.
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VIDEO: European freeze hits transport hubs
Freezing weather has hit transport hubs across Europe, closing airports, blocking roads and halting trains.
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VIDEO: Heavy snow covers parts of the UK
Heavy snow is falling across large parts of the UK, causing disruption on roads, and prompting warnings of worse to come.
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