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More American women holding multiple jobs as high costs sting

More American women holding multiple jobs as high costs sting

Cindy Dionicio is a waitress, a saleswoman and a cleaner -- sometimes all in the same day. Like her, nearly nine million US workers hold multiple jobs, squeezed by high costs of living.

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Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior

Chelsea's draw with Leeds 'bitter pill' for Rosenior

Liam Rosenior said Chelsea's failure to stay calm under pressure was a "bitter pill" as they blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds on Tuesday.

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'On autopilot': US skate star Malinin nears more Olympic gold

'On autopilot': US skate star Malinin nears more Olympic gold

US figure skating star Ilia Malinin warned he was "on autopilot" after seizing the lead after the men's singles short programme at the Winter Olympics on Tuesday to stay on track for a second gold in his debut Games.

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Carrick frustrated by Man Utd's lack of sharpness in West Ham draw

Carrick frustrated by Man Utd's lack of sharpness in West Ham draw

Michael Carrick admitted he was frustrated by Manchester United's lack of cutting edge in their 1-1 draw at lowly West Ham on Tuesday.

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Frank confident of keeping Spurs job despite Newcastle defeat

Frank confident of keeping Spurs job despite Newcastle defeat

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank believes he will retain the support of the club's owners despite more calls for the Dane to be sacked after a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday.

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James's All-NBA streak ends as Lakers rule superstar out of Spurs clash

James's All-NBA streak ends as Lakers rule superstar out of Spurs clash

LeBron James is among a hefty list of injury absences for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, ensuring that one of the NBA superstar's incredible career streaks will come to an end.

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YouTube says it is not social media in landmark addiction trial

YouTube says it is not social media in landmark addiction trial

A lawyer for YouTube insisted Tuesday that the Google-owned video platform was neither intentionally addictive nor technically social media, as a landmark US trial targeting tech giants entered its second day.

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Colombian senator kidnapped, president targeted in election run-up

Colombian senator kidnapped, president targeted in election run-up

A Colombian senator was kidnapped and held hostage for hours Tuesday as the country's president reported an attempt on his own life in the run-up to elections that observers have warned could be marred by violence.

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Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalog: US media

Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalog: US media

US singer Britney Spears has become the latest musician to sell the rights to her catalog that includes hits like "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!...I Did It Again," US media reported Tuesday.

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West Ham end Man Utd's winning run, Spurs sink to 16th

West Ham end Man Utd's winning run, Spurs sink to 16th

Benjamin Sesko salvaged a 1-1 draw for Manchester United at West Ham as Michael Carrick's perfect start came to an end on Tuesday, while Tottenham's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle pushed Thomas Frank closer to the exit door.

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