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Did the FBI just sink Clinton over emails?

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The FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state has concluded with a recommendation that she not face criminal charges. While the fevered dreams of some on the right (and left) that Mrs Clinton would be frog-marched from campaign stage to jail cell have been dashed, the presumptive Democratic nominee's political pain is far from over. But how bad is it, exactly? Here are some reasons why it could be a grievous wound - or nothing but a scratch.

Trump tries to disrupt Clinton scandal cycle

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On the roster: Trump tries to disrupt Clinton scandal cycle - Hillary looks to put Trump under the boardwalk - Power Play: Sticky Tar Heel State - Audible: Wat? - Tastes like sadness TRUMP TRIES TO DISRUPT CLINTON SCANDAL CYCLE Can Donald Trump disrupt a 30-year cycle when it comes to Clinton scandals? The phases of a Clinton scandal are pretty well established: discovery and denial, character assassination of the accusers, partial, mitigated, confession, then wait for Republicans to overplay their advantages and, finally, triumphant victimhood.

Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani and more record song for Orlando victims

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Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani and Selena Gomez are among the 24 recording artists who teamed up to create a song for the victims of the Orlando massacre. Proceeds from track entitled, "Hands," will be donated to the injured Pulse victims and their families to help with ongoing medical bills and counseling.

Twitter is live-streaming sports for the first time today

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Twitter made its first foray into sports broadcasting on Wednesday by live-streaming the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Twitter created a special page for users to watch the tennis action on its service.

Deadly attacks mar Muslims end of Ramadan

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Millions of Muslims on Wednesday celebrated the festival at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, marked this year by a series of deadly jihadist attacks. The three-day Eid al-Fitr festival traditionally means family gatherings and the exchange of gifts and sweets after a month of fasting from dawn until dusk.

Lionel Messi, father get 21-month prison term in tax case; will avoid jail

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Lionel Messi and his father have been found guilty of tax fraud, but it's unlikely either will serve jail time. A Barcelona court has found Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, and his father, Jorge Horacio Messi, guilty of three counts of tax fraud and has sentenced them to 21 months in prison -- although neither is likely to serve any jail time.

Veteran Actress Bukky Ajayi is dead

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Zainab Bukky Ajayi, a veteran Nollywood actress, died on Wednesday, 6th of July, 2016 at the age of 82, according to reports. Although the cause of her death is not known, reports have it that she must have died of a heart related illness.

Act now, explain later': What Blair told George Bush TWO YEARS before Iraq war is revealed in eviscerating Chilcot report into Gulf debacle

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'Act now, explain later': What Blair told George Bush TWO YEARS before Iraq war is revealed in eviscerating Chilcot report into Gulf debacle Chilcot report into 2003 Iraq War criticises Tony Blair over the way he took Britain into the war alongside the US Inquiry found that invasion was based on 'flawed' intelligence and war was 'not the last resort' at the time

Reeva Steenkamp's family weep in court as Oscar Pistorius is sentenced to six years for murder - but say they will not appeal as 'nothing will bring her back'

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Oscar Pistorius handed six year jail term for murdering Reeva Steenkamp But he is likely to serve three years and could be out of prison by 2019 The conviction normally has a minimum standard sentence of 15 years He hugged his family as he was led down following the lengthy hearing

Oscar Pistorius sentenced to six years for murder of Reeva Steenkamp – live

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Live coverage as Pistorius learns if he will return to prison for up to 15 years for shooting his girlfriend dead in 2013 Masipa left the courtroom swiftly after delivering the sentence but said she would be available to hear an appeal today if that was required.

US protests after police shooting of black man in Louisiana

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Image copyrightAPImage captionProtests began near the scene of the shooting in Baton Rouge Protests have taken place in the US state of Louisiana after a video emerged appearing to show two white police officers holding down and shooting dead a black man. The incident took place in the state capital, Baton Rouge, on Tuesday after reports of a man threatening people with a gun outside a shop.

Woman spends £12,000 to learn how to tattoo new NIPPLES on her best friend after she lost part of her breasts to cancer

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Andria Harris, 53, from Cardiff, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 Her best friend Rachel Kennedy, 34, wanted to help her reclaim her body Spent £12,000 training as a cosmetic tattooist to give her back her nipples the 

Petition Calls for Firing Actor Jesse Williams Over BET Speech

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When activist and "Grey's Anatomy" star Jesse Williams launched into an impassioned defense of the Black Lives Matter movement during an acceptance speech at the BET Awards in late June, he likely anticipated some backlash, but he may not have been prepared for this. Jesse Williams accepts the humanitarian award at the BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 26 in Los Angeles. Matt Sayles / Invision via AP

Cristiano Ronaldo shows he is ready to lead Portugal into the Euro 2016 final with victory over Wales as he trains sights on Bullseye

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Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrated leadership qualities in quarter-final win Portuguese ordered Joao Moutinho to come forward against Poland Moutinho scored from the spot as Portugal booked their place in last four Real Madrid star has been enjoying a game of darts with Ricardo Quaresma

2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 5

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Sue Ogrocki/Associated Press The NBA celebrated the Fourth of July with an incredible spectacle, thanks to Kevin Durant's shocking decision to join the Golden State Warriors. The league spent the next day picking up the pieces.

Muslims Worldwide Come to Grips With a Bloody Ramadan - ABC News

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As Muslims around the world celebrate the end of Ramadan, many are struggling to comprehend a wave of attacks that killed 350 people across several continents during the holy month and made urgent the question of what drives the militants to ever more spectacular violence against civilians.

Post-Brexit UK, EU and Africa

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Whatever its final impact, in the short-term the UK’s EU referendum will increase global economic uncertainty, market volatility and economic risk. In Africa, most scenarios will prove costly, particularly among those economies highly exposed to UK trade, investment, banking and remittances.

Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced for murder in South Africa court

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Oscar Pistorius during his sentencing hearing in Pretoria on October 16, 2014. (Reuters photo) Pistorius was freed from prison in the South African capital Pretoria last October after serving one year of a five-year term for culpable homicide - the equivalent of manslaughter.