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Steph Curry selling North Carolina 'starter mansion' In enviable real estate news, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry hopes to sell his North Carolina “starter mansion” for a cool $1.55 million.

Charlie Sheen cuts $1.5M from Beverly Hills bachelor pad asking price The Beverly Hills, CA, home of Charlie Sheen has bounced on and off the market. This week, the actor reduced the asking price by $1.5 million.

The former Burberry chief is leaving after five years working to revitalise Apple stores. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2SeMs7K

UK competition watchdog probes a number of websites over pressure selling and discount claims. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2Dc52Da

The powerful wind from the newly formed star at the heart of the Orion Nebula is creating the bubble and preventing new stars from forming. from NASA https://go.nasa.gov/2MSbmnE

News of the meeting came in the president's delayed State of the Union address to the US Congress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S9cdX0

Pope Francis admits that nuns have been sexually abused by clerics - and it is an ongoing problem. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2HW8NSR

The Oscar-winning actress is set to wed 34-year-old Cooke Maroney, her rep has told US media. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2S9uT94

A Taliban official tells the BBC talks are the way forward but insists foreign troops must leave. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gqrvzy

The actor is facing a backlash after admitting he wanted to kill a black man after a friend was raped. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SuPnsi

He categorically denies the allegations, saying he has always treated women with respect. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G9hveI

Nathan Sutherland appeared in court to deny charges that he sexually assaulted the disabled patient. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GcW24x

Stephen Biegun says he wants to make progress on the commitments from the Kim-Trump summit last June. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Bnbc39

It will be the first time in 30 years, after comedian Kevin Hart pulled out over homophobic tweets. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gad57v

This comes after Greece backed a deal to rename its neighbour North Macedonia, ending a long row. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Db2VQ5

The farmer attacked the Belgian woman after contacting her on a classifieds site, a jury hears. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BwHngX

A cocktail of deadly drugs was behind Vine and HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll's death in December. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UKT8rc

Trump and Democratic women, dressed in white, share an unexpected moment of unity during his speech. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RHO1Wz

Riding BMX bikes keeps young kids from the ghetto out of trouble, says Nigerian rider Starboy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2RDc1ud

Martial arts and patriotism were on display in China's new year gala, the world's most-watched show. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GfIYLU

A woman describes her escape from a fatal apartment fire in Paris. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Ty5fYv

When the Brumadinho dam collapsed, a huge mudslide headed straight for Elias Nunes' truck. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2BmkNaJ

Lizo Mzimba looks at what's changed since the #OscarsSoWhite controversy of 2015 from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UJgwoG

Authorities say they may have recovered the royal regalia stolen by speedboat thieves in July. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Gpavd5

Scientists in New Zealand say they found a USB stick of holiday snaps in a slab of frozen seal poo. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2t5yTsb

A Tajik singer has been fined for breaching her country's law on celebrations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2SsItDN

The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher analyses the main issues ahead of the talks in Vietnam in late February. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2MQ3sva

A number of lawsuits have been filed against high-profile figures for their social media posts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GqzlcH

Blackface has a long and troubling history in the US. So why are many unaware to the harm it causes? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2ULcpc1

UK companies turn to the Baltic nation for financial licences and to protect their EU operations. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DV8nrI

Groups set up during Hugo Chávez's years as president say they are ready to fight for Venezuela's revolution. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DTVsqj

Sylvia Yeko says now feels respected, even though female genital mutilation is banned in Uganda. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2TzmWXk

Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump says he will meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un in Vietnam on February 27 and 28 02/05/19 7:08 PM

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Strangers shocked to learn they're sisters through at-home DNA testing kit Two 35-year-old strangers in Arizona have discovered they are actually sisters after they were both unknowingly raised by men who weren’t their biological father.

Phoenix-area women go from total strangers to half-sisters thanks to DNA tests Women learn they share the same biological father who was a sperm donor before there was such a thing as a sperm bank.

Cactus prick likely caused ex-NHL player Lyle Odelein's life-threatening infection Former NHL player Lyle Odelein, who retired in 2006 after a nearly two-decade career, is facing a life-threatening infection after a spiky cactus pierced his leg. Odelein was playing golf in Arizona in March 2018 when he walked into the rough to retrieve a ball. That's when a small segment of cactus that detaches easily when it's touched, known as a 'jumping cactus,' lodged into his leg. The infection worsened causing heart problems, kidney and liver failure.

Quitting JUUL: New text messaging program targets addicted teens With e-cigarette use reaching “epidemic levels” among the nation’s youth and major health groups urging the government to step in, an anti-tobacco organization has launched a free text messaging service aimed at teens to help them quit their potentially harmful habits.

Cactus prick likely caused ex-NHL player's life-threatening infection A former NHL player developed a life-threatening infection after a spiky cactus pierced his leg, according to news reports.

A five-year-old girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis is competing in a half marathon A five-year-old girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis is competing in a half marathon in Bath, England in March.

5-year-old quadruple amputee gearing up for half-marathon after losing limbs to meningitis A 5-year-old girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis before age 1 is gearing up for her first half-marathon, where she’ll be aided around the course by her team members before hopefully finishing the final stretch on her prosthetic legs.  

How to avoid falling victim to hospital mistakes When tennis star Andy Murray posted a hospital photo to Instagram last week, the pushback was swift. Not for the overshare, but for what some doctors said were medical errors, including misplaced IVs and unshaven arm hair.

Brother lets little sister diagnosed with cancer shave his head A big brother in Scotland is up for “sibling of the year” after he shaved his head in solidarity with his 7-year-old sister, who is undergoing chemotherapy to treat leukemia.

Texas man died after vape pen explosion severed major artery, caused 'penetrating trauma,' medical examiner says Medical authorities say a 24-year-old Texas man who died last month after his vaporizer pen exploded was killed by penetrating trauma after pieces of the device severed his left carotid artery and peppered his skull.

Outsourcing company Interserve has reached a deal with creditors to cut its debts from £600m to £275m. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UHWTh1

UK competition watchdog probes a number of websites over pressure selling and discount claims. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Dc52Da

The CBI warns that the UK risks "crashing out" of a number of agreements in the event of a no-deal Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SeaEY0

The US president says any deal must end unfair trade practices and lower US trade deficits. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MPXYjV

A scheme prevented millions being handed over to fraudsters but some cons still hit their target. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UJ5P5I

The former Burberry chief is leaving after five years working to revitalise Apple stores. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SeMs7K

The number of orders in the services sector fell for the first time in two-and-a-half years. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UGhfHy

The parent company of the messaging app says it is getting 'substantially closer' to profitability. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Gdiyui

Unilever has paid less than £100m for the firm which will boost its healthy foods business. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2TxQJzZ

The rent-to-buy retailer is closing 10% of its stores ahead of new rules limiting charges. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2MXvKUN

A dozen bidders competed to buy the Kirkcaldy mall, which contains 21 shop units and a car park. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DW2T0d

About 300 jobs will go when the site in Northamptonshire closes in April, a union says. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Sb3mnH

French magazine L'Express reports the firm paid nearly £440m tax in a secret pact late last year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GuZTtp

The Enox watch does not encrypt data, potentially allowing attackers to contact and locate children. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GaKUVQ

Flickr has changed its rules on the amount of free storage it will provide for users who do not pay a subscription. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DTjRfn

The Berlin-based carrier transported more than four million passengers a year. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2ScvTcu

Ageing populations around the world are putting pressure on healthcare. Can innovation plug the gap? from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2GqFk10

Rising competition and the labour-intensive nature of making these cakes by hand mean local bakeries like these are dwindling. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2StJEmr

HSBC's new HQ in Birmingham spans 10 floors and contains the bank's first ever digital-only branch. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2UKj1HD

With HMV being brought out of administration, BBC Rewind looks back on the changing fortunes of the high street music retailer. from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2DU6Oui

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The UK's advertising watchdog says steps should have been taken to hide them from under-18s. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2MVnswE

A Cambridgeshire village is trying out ultra-fast broadband in a limited trial. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DUW0fv

A cocktail of deadly drugs was behind Vine and HQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll's death in December. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UKT8rc

The Enox watch does not encrypt data, potentially allowing attackers to contact and locate children. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GaKUVQ

Flickr has changed its rules on the amount of free storage it will provide for users who do not pay a subscription. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2DTjRfn

French magazine L'Express reports the firm paid nearly £440m tax in a secret pact late last year. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2GuZTtp

Human rights committee chairwoman Harriet Harman asks the ex deputy PM and Facebook spokesman to give evidence. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2t7IGyc

Dorset Council is already being used on the social network by an authority in Tasmania. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2BjQ51V

It is thought a pupil at the school submitted the name change to the search engine. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2UzwmSS

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Foundation scholarships can help Utah educators connect with other educators on a national and international level, then bring their learning back to Utah.  from UEN News http://bit.ly/2TytUMe

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In tonight's State of the Union Address, President Donald J. Trump reaffirmed his commitment to expanding education freedom and empowering every student with opportunities to learn where and how works best. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos released the following statement on the President's remarks: from ED News http://bit.ly/2MSDmI6

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