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• Jackson doctor enters not guilty plea

Michael Jackson’s doctor today appeared in court charged over the star’s death, Dr Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter when he appeared at Los Angeles Superior Court.

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• Sedgefield to inspect

Officials at Sedgefield have called a precautionary inspection for 8am ahead of the meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

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• Boston Scientific to cut 175 jobs in Galway

Some 175 people are to lose their jobs at the Boston Scientific plant in Galway.

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• Fox uses hand double in advert

Megan Fox used a hand double in a raunchy new advert.

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• Appeal court upholds sentence in 1.6m heroin case

The jail term handed down to a reformed drug addict for transporting €1.6m worth of heroin was not unduly lenient, the Court of Criminal Appeal ruled today.

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• Jackson doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter

Michael Jackson’s doctor was today charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer’s death.

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• DAX 30 finishes in the black

FRANKFURT: the DAX 30 closed up 50.5 at 5484.9.

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• Artworks safe after Russborough House blaze

Valuable pieces of art escaped damage when a blaze broke out in one of the country’s finest stately homes, it was confirmed tonight.

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• Martinez: McCarthy is his own man

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez believes Scottish fans' reaction to midfielder James McCarthy's decision to pledge his allegiance to the Republic of Ireland will probably persuade the player to stick to his first choice.

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• Suspected militants planned to attack hotel

Authorities arrested six suspected Taliban militants with a suicide vest and hand grenades allegedly on their way to attack a five-star hotel and kill Americans in Pakistan's cultural capital, said police.

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• Frosty Fairyhouse to check

The Irish Turf Club has announced there will be a 7.30am inspection at Fairyhouse ahead of the scheduled fixture on Tuesday due to the threat of a severe overnight frost.

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• Pass rates for driving test vary “too” widely

Waiting times for driving tests have fallen considerably and are now close to the target time of ten weeks, according to a study by the Comptroller and Auditor General. But the Comptroller also found that Road Safety Authority testers failed more people than outside contractors did and that pass rates varied considerably throughout Ireland. The national average [...]

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• Over 17000 drivers escape penalty points

The Road Safety Authority has confirmed that 17,656 motorists convicted of driving offences have escaped penalty points because of a legal loophole. The RSA’s Noel Brett said court clerks were not legally obliged to pass on the licence numbers of drivers convicted in court of offences that carry points. The RSA is the body charged with applying [...]

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• The Chemical Brothers announce return to touring

The Chemical Brothers have announced their live return.

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• Kenny saddened by Lee departure

Fine Gael leader has today expressed his sadness at the decision by George Lee to quit the party and resign his seat in Dáil Éireann.

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• Rooney case adjourns suddenly

A court case in which Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and his wife Coleen are being sued for £4.3m (€4.9m) has been abruptly adjourned.

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• Toyota to recall 300000 Prius cars

Toyota plans to recall about 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem, a news report said today.

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• Bishops to deliver letter from abuse victims to Pope

Catholic Bishops have told survivors of institutional child abuse that they will personally deliver a letter from them to the Pope.

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• Revamped Galway to Limerick train service to launch

Direct trains will run between Galway and Limerick for the first time in three decades from next month, it emerged today.

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