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Giant Oklahoma tornado kills dozens At least 91 people, including 20 children, are feared dead as a huge tornado rips through Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening whole districts.
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A&E units on cliff edge - NHS chiefs A&E units are on a cliff edge, say NHS leaders as MPs start an inquiry into the state of emergency care.
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Scotland 'can afford independence' Scotland can "more than afford" to be a successful independent country, its first minister says as he launches a paper outlining the nation's economic strength.
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Pound falls after dip in inflation The pound falls after lower fuel prices lead to a lower-than-expected inflation rate of 2.4% for April.
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UK shared exam system faces break up The shared A-level and GCSE system for England, Wales and Northern Ireland should no longer be continued, says Education Secretary Michael Gove.
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Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders' Apple is accused of being "among America's largest tax avoiders" by senators, who say the company avoided paying billions of dollars in taxes.
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Family urges domestic violence probe The family of a woman murdered by her ex-partner call for a public inquiry into how complaints of domestic violence are handled by police.
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Marks and Spencer sees profits fall Marks and Spencer reports a big fall in annual profits, as troubles in its clothing division continue.
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