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<TEXT>The jury in the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor will be sent out later to
consider its verdict.

Conrad Murray denies involuntary manslaughter.

After five weeks and two days of evidence, lawyers representing both sides
have made their closing speeches.

Defence Attorney Ed Chernoff urged the jury not to make Dr Murray a victim of
celebrity.

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<Slug>strikes 7</Slug>
<TEXT>Ballot papers are being issued to more than 200-thousand teachers - as part of growing union plans for a strike at the end of the month.

Yesterday members of Uniosn voted in favour of a walkout in a row over pensions.

But Ministers say the voting figures show there is "limited support" for a strike.
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<TEXT>A Weston College student is going international with his own business.

Ian Banwell started his coach travel firm Banwell South West 5 years ago when he was just thirteen.

He now employs six people and is expanding into places like  Austria and Denmark.

Ian says his age has sometimes been a barrier:

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<TEXT>Diet programmes like Weight Watchers, Slimming World and Rosemary Conley are cheaper and could be better than those run by the NHS. 

New research has found offering patients counselling in diet and fitness through GP surgeries or pharmacies is "ineffective".
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<TEXT>X Factor's Kelly Rowland is playing down reports of a row with her fellow judge Tulisa.

The American singer says it's only natural for them to disagree...
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