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<TEXT>Sepp Blatter is facing growing calls to resign from FIFA after causing outrage by claiming there is no racism in football. 

England defender Rio Ferdinand has called his comments 'condescending' and 'laughable'. 

Blatter has released a statement saying he's been "misunderstood."
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<Slug>025 WAITING RIDGE</Slug>
<TEXT>Hospitals could face fines if they fail to clear a backlog of patients.

The current target to see people classed as non-urgent is 18 weeks.

But ministers are worried a "hidden" waiting list is being created - with no
incentive to treat people once that target is missed.

Sky's Political Correspondent Sophy Ridge says the Health Minister Andrew
Lansley is blaming the last Labour government:

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<Slug>selfharm</Slug>
<TEXT>One in 12 teenagers admits self-harming.

And for girls it's one in 10.

That's according to the biggest ever study into the issue.
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<TEXT>The first homes have gone on sale at the new development on Weston's old RAF Locking site

At the moment 34 houses are up for grabs - but eventually more than a thousand will be built, which the developers say will create two thousand jobs.
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<Slug>TICKET 1</Slug>
<TEXT>It's about to get easier to buy your bus tickets...and quicker to get on board.

If you use First Bristol, Somerset and Avon you can now buy your ticket in advance from 600 highstreet shops in places like Weston, Burnham and Cheddar.

The company say they hope it will cut queues at bus stops..
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<Slug>nasa 8</Slug>
<TEXT>And how about this for a job advert - NASA is recruiting for crews to fly to Mars, and beyond.

The ideal candidates should have a 'sense of daring', a 'probing mind' and could be called upon for frequent travel, according to recruiters.
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<TEXT>Nova news - now you're up to date
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