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Man Arrested After Bank Bomb Stand-Off
Man Arrested After Bank Bomb Stand-Off

A 23-year-old man claiming to be carrying a bomb has been arrested following a three-hour stand-off at a bank in Watford.

Jaycee Kidnap: Phillip Garrido Gets 431 Years
Jaycee Kidnap: Phillip Garrido Gets 431 Years

Phillip Garrido has been sentenced to a total of 431 years in jail for his role in the kidnap and sex assault of Jaycee Lee Dugard.

Mitt Romney Launches Bid For White House
Mitt Romney Launches Bid For White House

Republican Mitt Romney has launched his bid for the White House, accusing Barack Obama of "failing the country".

Betfred 'Set To Win Tote Takeover Nod'
Betfred 'Set To Win Tote Takeover Nod'

Bookmaking company Betfred is the preferred bidder to take over state-owned bookmaker the Tote, Sky News has learned.

Software And Twitter Trace Stolen Laptop
Software And Twitter Trace Stolen Laptop

A theft-tracking computer programme has helped a man in America trace his laptop after it was stolen.

Singer Amy Winehouse Is Out Of Rehab
Singer Amy Winehouse Is Out Of Rehab

Singer Amy Winehouse has checked out of the Priory Clinic and is clear to carry on with tour commitments later this month.

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