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Pastor cuts Trump short during anti-Clinton speech in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (Reuters) - The pastor of a black church in Flint, Michigan, stopped Donald Trump on Wednesday in the midst of his remarks criticizing Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, and said the Republican presidential nominee was not invited to talk about politics.
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Indiana man accused of mailing dead skunks, raccoon to rival for job
(Reuters) - An Indiana man who police say mailed dead skunks and a raccoon to a man chosen over him as school basketball coach has been arrested on stalking, animal cruelty and other charges, police said on Wednesday.
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Law clerk in napkin-chewing insider case gets nearly 4 years prison
Sept 14 (Reuters) - The former law firm clerk whose tips about corporate mergers fueled an insider trading scheme in which one participant ate evidence written on napkins and Post-its in Grand Central Terminal was sentenced to nearly four years in prison on Wednesday.
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UBS tests using face-reading technology to help clients
(Story refiles to clarify in eighth paragraph that software refers to artificial intelligence technology)
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Indonesian Islamic council issues fatwa on forest fires
JAKARTA, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Indonesia's highest Islamic council has issued a fatwa on burning land and forests, a government official said on Wednesday, in an effort to halt the toxic smog that blankets the region each year.
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Iconic toys vie for spot in museum's national Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The pings of pinball machines, squeaks of swings and the smack of punches between fighting robots have occupied arcades, living rooms and playgrounds for decades as toy-lovers devoted hours to battling for the win.
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Appeals court skeptical of New Hampshire's ballot-selfie ban
BOSTON (Reuters) - Three federal appeals court judges showed skepticism on Tuesday on how a 2014 New Hampshire law banning voters from taking selfies with their ballots on election day does not violate the U.S. right to free speech.
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Gosling, Stone spin modern twist on old Hollywood in 'La La Land'
TORONTO (Reuters) - While intense dramas and true life stories have dominated this year's Toronto International Film Festival, a vibrant love story inspired by the golden age of Hollywood musicals has found a warm welcome.
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Your Money: As pets live longer, they may need long-term health care
NEW YORK (Reuters) - If you think only humans are living longer, check out Willoughby.
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