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<TEXT>Amanda Knox says she's overwhelmed to be back in the United States, after being
cleared of murdering the British student Meredith Kercher.

The 24-year-old arrived in her home city of Seattle in the early hours of this
morning.

At an emotional news conference, Miss Knox thanked everyone who'd supported
her throughout the ordeal.

Amanda's mother, Edda Mellas, expressed gratitude to all those who helped the
family.

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<TEXT>The manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's former doctor has been hearing from his former girlfriends.

The mother of Dr Conrad Murray's son also spoke to the court about packages she received at the home she shared with him

He denies involubntary manslaughter
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<TEXT>Boy racers in Cheddar Gorge are being targeted as part of a police crackdown on dangerous driving.

There are gonna be more patrols on the weekends when young men tend to get together and race..

Officers are also going to be checking their vehicles are road legal..
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<TEXT>David Cameron will urge Britain to pay its debts as he acknowledges that voters can't yet see the benefits of the coalition's deficit reduction programme.

He'll close the Conservative Party Conference with his address later.
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<TEXT>Nine thousand local businesses are being asked what issues they face - so North Somerset Council can improve the support it gives them.

A survey's gone out which covers everything from transport and communications - to training and business advice.

The 2009 findings were used to help secure superfast broadband for Somerset.
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<TEXT>Adele says she's "truly devastated" after being forced to cancel a tour of the US because of problems with her throat.
         
The singer says she had no choice but to scrap the 10 dates - which was due to kick off on Friday in Atlantic City - as it would risk permanent damage to her voice.
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