All news for 2023-08-01

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Man who claimed he was a vampire executed for abducting and murdering girl
Johnny Johnson, 45, was found guilty in July 2002, for the murder of Casey Williamson after luring her from her home in Valley Park, St. Louis, to an abandoned glass factory
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Liverpool may have to wait for Andre transfer as Brazilian becomes new target
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants to sign a central midfielder before the summer transfer window slams shut in a month's time - with two players on his shortlist
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MLB star set for fresh start after being booed in front of wife Kate Upton
MLB superstar pitcher Justin Verlander will leave behind New York Mets fans who booed him earlier this season after the team traded him to the Houston Astros on Tuesday before the deadline
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HSBC raking in £1,000 a second - while 2.4m households can't afford to pay bills
The bank's global profits of £16.8bn for the first half of 2023 are a leap of nearly 150%, and profits at its UK arm more than doubled to £3bn
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Labour warns hundreds of criminals could dodge jail due to lack of prison cells
The latest Ministry of Justice data shows 86,602 men and women were in prison in England at the end of July. The figure is just 971 short of the 'usable operational capacity'
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Emmerdale Lloyd's wife Julie's downfall 'sealed' as she 'makes mistake'
Emmerdale fans were quick to slam Lloyd's wife Julie on Tuesday's episode as she threatened and intimidated Amelia Spencer in the village
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BioTech firm accused of stealing 'immortal' cells settles lawsuit with family
More than 70 years since cells were taken from Henrietta Lacks without her consent, which would turn into HeLa cells, the family of the 'mother of modern medicine' has settled their lawsuit with a BioTech firm
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Love Island's Andrew talks 'twist' finale as he offers advice to new couples
Love Island star Andrew Le Page and his girlfriend Tasha Ghouri have been a fan-favourite since they appeared on our screens last year. Andrew offered advice to this year's couples after watching the shock finale earlier this week
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New England Patriots RB search could lead to unlikely trade with AFC rivals
Rhamondre Stevenson's quest to be New England Patriots' starting running back may not be complete just yet, as Jonathan Taylor's name is now being loosely linked
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Trans dad celebrates birth of twins after six rounds of artificial insemination
Aaden Darr, 22, from Charleston, West Virginia, was born biologically female but came out as transgender at 16-years-old before having to wait a further two years for testosterone treatment
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Atlanta Falcons owner makes feelings clear with as quarterback decision is made
The Atlanta Falcons owner provided a glowing assessment of the team's starting QB next season and he is optimistic the franchise can produce more victories than last season
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Police chief forced to defend latest recruits after trolls make cruel jokes
Superintendent Helen Brear, of West Yorkshire Police, eventually had to intervene to defend the force's recruits, writing online the additions "will make great cops"
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Olivia Attwood left 'disturbed' by husband Bradley Dack's stag do prank
Olivia Attwood and husband Bradley Dack let fans into the lead up to their wedding, which took place in June, in their pre-recorded ITVBe series Olivia Marries Her Match
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Leah Williamson opens up on World Cup heartbreak after leaving WhatsApp group
England captain Leah Williamson has admitted that it's not been easy for her to watch her teammates at the Women's World Cup following her devastating ACL injury
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Bodycam footage shows police mistakenly hold black family at gunpoint over typo
Bodycam footage shows the officers demanding a black family, including two boys aged 12 and 13, exit the vehicle before on of the youngsters is handcuffed, to his mother's horror
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Erik ten Hag adopts different approach in £72m Man Utd chase of Rasmus Hojlund
Rasmus Hojlund is set to join Manchester United in a deal worth around £72million - but the Dane is at a different age to what the Red Devils hierarchy have previously signed
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'Sending the teetotal PM to pull a pint shows how out of touch they are'
Public hostility to an incompetent ­Government that worsened the cost of living crisis is deep, as Sunak should be well aware
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Winning numbers for tonight's £61million EuroMillions jackpot - live updates
A lucky Brit could scoop an incredible £61million tonight in the EuroMillions draw - and even if the odds of winning are 1 in 139,838,160, you can still have hope and dream big
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1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton shares tearful goodbye at ex-husband's funeral
1000-Lb Sisters star Tammy Slaton has broken down in heartbreaking new photos as she said her last goodbyes to her estranged husband Caleb Willingham during his funeral on Sunday
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New York Jets coach breaks silence on 'unfortunate' comments made by Sean Payton
Sean Payton broke the 'coaching code' according to former Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, who finally responded to his successor's comments on Tuesday
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Aaron Rodgers gives first piece of advice to Zach Wilson after taking Jets job
In a recent press conference, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers detailed his relationship with Zach Wilson and provided advice to help him bounce back from a disappointing season last year
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EastEnders fans left baffled over Bobby's blunder as he misses Cindy Beale clue
EastEnders fans were left frustrated on Tuesday's episode as Bobby Beale failed to spot a major Cindy Beale clue ahead of the iconic character's return
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Dua Lipa slammed for promoting smoking and 'feet pics' in latest Instagram post
The Dance The Night singer shared snaps from her latest sunny break with her 88.7million followers, but the most-liked comments were from people criticising her smoking habit
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Mauricio Pochettino sets out Levi Colwill plan after subtle Thomas Tuchel dig
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has hinted that Levi Colwill will play a significant role for the Blues going forward as he prepares to sign a new six-year contract
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Baywatch's Carmen Electra looks downcast in street as she throws head in hands
Baywatch starlet Carmen Electra has been spotted out and about with the blonde beauty looking wildly different and worlds away from her red swimsuit days as she appeared downcast