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Jackson doctor denies manslaughter
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, denies a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.

Pitt and Jolie sue Sunday paper
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt sue a British Sunday newspaper over allegations about their relationship.

Soldier 'waterboarded' daughter
A US soldier is arrested after allegedly waterboarding his four-year-old daughter for not reciting the alphabet.

Canada airbase boss held for murders
The commander of Canada's largest Air Force base has been charged with the murder of two women, police say.

Brain injury linked to gambling
Californian scientists think they may have discovered the part of the brain which makes people fear losing money.

Snow misery continues in US
Fresh snow is forecast to hit the Mid-Atlantic US as some cities remain largely paralysed for a third day by blizzards.

'Third-hand smoke' risk warning
Lingering residue from tobacco smoke that clings to upholstery, clothing and the skin releases cancer-causing agents, warn experts.

Costa Rica elects female leader
Costa Ricans elect Laura Chinchilla as president, the first woman to occupy the post in the Central American nation.

New Orleans parties after NFL win
Party season comes early to New Orleans as it celebrates a historic win in the US Super Bowl just before Mardi Gras.

Giant bizarre deep sea fish filmed in Gulf of Mexico
Scientists film the giant serpent-like oarfish in its natural deep sea habitat for the first time.