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Australian tennis stars show support for bushfire victims

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(CNN)Australian tennis stars are supporting victims of Australia’s bushfires by donating money for every ace they hit at upcoming tournaments. Visit CNN.com/sport for more news, videos and features World No. 99 Samantha Stosur matched Kyrgios’ offer of $200, urging people to “join me in any way you can.” Kyrgios also saw his call for a charity tournament to raise funds for bushfire victims answered by Tennis Australia this week. “C’mon @TennisAustralia surely we can do a pre @AustralianOpen exho (exhibition) to raise funds for those affected by the fires?” he…

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investing a Tesla crash that killed 2 people

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(CNN)The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a crash involving a Tesla in California that left two people dead. KTLA reported that police responded to the crash at Vermont Avenue and Artesia Boulevard around 12:45 a.m., according to LAPD Capt. Jon Pinto. The Tesla driver exited the westbound 91 Freeway at Artesia Boulevard at a high speed and failed to stop at a red light, the station reported. He collided with the Honda at the intersection as the Honda turned left onto Artesia Boulevard, authorities said. The 40 year-old…

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The Dow kicks off the new year with a record high

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New York (CNN Business)US stocks kicked the new decade off with fresh all-time highs. Apple (AAPL) stock closed at an all time high, above $300 a share, just one year after CEO Tim Cook shocked investors with his warning about sales in China. But it wasn’t just US markets that fared well on the first trading day of the year. Global stocks climbed higher Thursday after China’s central bank moved to stimulate the economy. Economists view China as the growth engine for the world economy, so a central bank committed…

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Estranged husband charged with two murders

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The family of Mrs Hancock, from Duffield, described her as a “lovely, beautiful, friendly, bubbly and social person”. Father-of-two Mr Griffiths, from Derby, was said by his family to be “a lovely dad, husband, son, brother and uncle who had a passion for adventure, running and a love of animals”. The statement added: “He enjoyed travelling the world, mountain climbing and spending time with his two children. He will be greatly missed.” Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk.

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20 things to look out for in 2020

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You won’t see Russia competing this year because it’s been banned from all major sporting events for four years by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Athletes who can prove they are untainted by the doping scandal will be able to compete under a neutral flag, however. 2. Glastonbury will celebrate its 50th birthday Image copyright Live Nation Image caption L-R: Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Carmit Bachar Whether you were into grunge or girl-groups, you’re going to be getting a big dose of nostalgia this year, with bands…

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White evangelicals love Trump. Religious voters? Not so much.

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(CNN)Much has been made of President Donald Trump’s strong standing with voters on the religious right, especially after a Christianity Today editorial called for Trump to be impeached and removed from office. The editorial generated a lot of press because Trump won white born-again evangelicals with more than 75% of the vote in 2016 and his approval rating with them remains at 75% in CNN/SSRS polling taken in the middle of last year. Simply put, Trump’s not popular with nonwhite born-again evangelical voters. His approval rating with them was a…

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Racism exclusions up in England’s primary schools

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496 temporary exclusions for racism from primary schools in the academic year 2017-18 a rise of 40% on 2006-07, when there were 350 exclusions in the North West there were 36 temporary exclusions in 2006-07, compared with 76 in 2017-18 the number of exclusions for racism across all schools in England has fallen over the same period Nai’m’s story Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionNai’m says the racism left him shocked and sad at the same time Carla, who moved to Manchester from Bermuda three years ago…

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Israel’s Netanyahu seeks immunity from prosecution in corruption cases

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(CNN)Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested immunity from prosecution in three corruption cases in which he faces indictment on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. Political rival slams request Rival Benny Gantz, who leads the Blue and White party, blasted Netanyahu’s request, saying voters will have two choices in the upcoming elections in March. ” … the interests of Netanyahu will win or the national interest will win. Or there will be an extreme immunity government or there will be broad unity government. Or the kingdom of…

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Marriott slapped with $300G discrimination lawsuit filed by black woman over ‘no party policy’

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(Photo by Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty Images) STAYING IN A HOTEL ROOM? YOU MIGHT WANT TO AVOID SITTING IN THE UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS The two-page no party policy says it was established to inform all guests of noise limits and “not to insinuate any distrust in the ‘average’ guest,” according to a copy provided by Gonzales’ attorneys. “No hotels want to have parties in them and we don’t want that type of business,” the policy read. The policy also said guests are responsible for any missing items from their suites…

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Joe Biden’s ‘West Wing’ fantasy

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(CNN)Former Vice President and current Democratic front-runner Joe Biden is a good guy. In fact, that’s his primary argument for why he deserves the presidency: He’s America’s Uncle, a literal regular Joe who wants to bring respectability back to the Oval Office, uniting the warring houses of red and blue in the common goal of mopping up the toxic sewage pouring out of President Donald Trump’s White House. It’s a heartwarming aspiration, on the face of it. But Biden’s statement Monday that he’d be open to choosing a Republican running…

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Tributes paid to My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding twins

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She added: “They came into this world together and went into the next together. “They were happy-go-lucky but it shows you cannot always see what hides behind a smile.” Billy’s partner Kristina posted her own tribute on social media. Image Copyright Kristina Kristina Information and advice If you or someone you know is struggling with issues raised by this story, find support through BBC Action Line.

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Torchlight procession fires up pre-Hogmanay party

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Thousands of people have taken part in a pre-Hogmanay torchlight procession in Edinburgh. The crowds created a huge “Be Together” symbol of two people reaching out a hand in friendship in a display of fire art in Holyrood Park. Image copyright Susie Gray/TCSPR Image copyright Susie Gray/TCSPR Related Topics Art Edinburgh Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-50952562

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