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US moves to reassure jumpy investors

After a torrid week for US stocks, the Treasury secretary seeks reassurances from big banks.
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Astronaut: Human mission to Mars 'stupid'

One of the first astronauts to orbit the Moon thinks there's no public support to send people to Mars.
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Horse found in harness at Pompeii

The remains of a horse are revealed in what archaeologists say is a find of "rare importance".
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'Liverpool & Man City clear favourites'

Liverpool and Manchester City are 'clear' favourites to win the Premier League despite Tottenham's form, says Mauricio Pochettino.
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2-6 on his 26th wedding anniversary - Pochettino's unbelievable coincidence

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino sees cosmic connection in the 2-6 score line his team enjoyed over Everton on he and his wife's 26th wedding anniversary.
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UFC 232 moves after Jones test issue

The whole UFC 232 promotion will now relocate to Los Angeles after traces of a banned substance were found in Jon Jones' system.
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The end to a French cheese tradition?

One of France’s favourite cheeses may be disappearing – for good
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The 10 best films of 2018

Horror, superheroes and Westerns
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What we fail to understand about the 1%

Some startling misperceptions about the wealthiest in the land
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The WW2 tanks raised from the dead

In Belarus, an armoured army lies underground
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Seven Christmas songs that might make you cry

Heartbreaking holiday songs that will have you tearing up
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Are we born naughty or nice?

What's in our nature - good or evil?
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How volcanoes can trigger tsunamis

The lack of major earthquake tremors in the Sunda Strait tsunami meant that many did not flee in...
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SpaceX launches military satellite

The Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral on Sunday after four previous launches were cancelled.

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