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New York model, carved in a basement, goes on display

New York model, carved in a basement, goes on display

A painstakingly detailed model of New York City will go on display this week after a US truck driver spent 21 years building it in his basement as an evening hobby.

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Noisy humans harm birds and affect breeding success: study

Noisy humans harm birds and affect breeding success: study

Noise pollution is affecting bird behaviour across the globe, disrupting everything from courtship songs to the ability to find food and avoid predators, a large-scale new analysis showed on Wednesday.

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More American women holding multiple jobs as high costs sting

More American women holding multiple jobs as high costs sting

Cindy Dionicio is a waitress, a saleswoman and a cleaner -- sometimes all in the same day. Like her, nearly nine million US workers hold multiple jobs, squeezed by high costs of living.

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Charcoal or solar panels? A tale of two Cubas

Charcoal or solar panels? A tale of two Cubas

The US oil siege, which has worsened an already severe energy crisis, has created two classes of Cubans: those who use generators or solar panels to power their ovens, and those who have resorted to cooking over open fires.

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Several wounded in clashes at Albania opposition rally

Several wounded in clashes at Albania opposition rally

Protesters clashed with police in the Albanian capital on Tuesday, with opposition supporters hurling Molotov cocktails and stones at government buildings and officers responding with tear gas, AFP journalists saw.

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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior

Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior

Liam Rosenior said Chelsea's failure to stay calm under pressure was a "bitter pill" as they blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds on Tuesday.

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'On autopilot': US skate star Malinin nears more Olympic gold

'On autopilot': US skate star Malinin nears more Olympic gold

US figure skating star Ilia Malinin warned he was "on autopilot" after seizing the lead after the men's singles short programme at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday to stay on track for a second gold in his debut Games.

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Carrick frustrated by Man Utd's lack of sharpness in West Ham draw

Carrick frustrated by Man Utd's lack of sharpness in West Ham draw

Michael Carrick admitted he was frustrated by Manchester United's lack of cutting edge in their 1-1 draw at lowly West Ham on Tuesday.

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Frank confident of keeping Spurs job despite Newcastle defeat

Frank confident of keeping Spurs job despite Newcastle defeat

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank believes he will retain the support of the club's owners despite more calls for the Dane to be sacked after a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday.

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James's All-NBA streak ends as Lakers rule superstar out of Spurs clash

James's All-NBA streak ends as Lakers rule superstar out of Spurs clash

LeBron James is among a hefty list of injury absences for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, ensuring that one of the NBA superstar's incredible career streaks will come to an end.

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