Culture secretary is “minded to” refer Rupert Murdoch’s 21st Century Fox takeover of Sky to the competition authority.
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Patients With Pre-Existing Conditions Fear Bias Under GOP Health Proposals
Encouraged by their doctors, many people in recent years have taken tests to find out if they’re at risk of disease. Now they worry the Republican health bills could make them vulnerable.
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BT Italy scandal prompts auditing probe
The UK’s accountancy watchdog says it has begun looking into the auditing of BT’s financial statements.
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After Abuse Scandal, USA Gymnastics Says It Will Take Steps To Protect Athletes
The organization’s board unanimously adopted 70 recommendations of an independent report. But some say the governing body’s pledge to do better isn’t enough.
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Southern axes quarter of trains as drivers’ overtime ban begins
Southern says by revising its timetable it will offer a more reliable service.
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FBI Agent Is Indicted On Charges Of Lying About Fatal Oregon Refuge Shooting
The charges against the agent were brought amid lingering animosity over the occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge to protest restrictions on use of federal lands.
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Boaty McBoatface Makes Its Triumphant Return, Hauling ‘Unprecedented Data’
The curiously named submersible wrapped up its inaugural voyage last week. And, as the British Antarctic Survey noted Wednesday, Boaty acquitted itself well on the seven-week expedition.
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