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Detroit teachers stage sickout to protest working conditions as Obama visits

A majority of Detroit public schools were closed for a day due to a coordinated "sickout" of teachers. The latest in a series of showdowns with state government, it was timed with an arrival by the President to attend an auto show.

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Quake strikes near Anchorage, Alaska; no injuries reported

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) a magnitude 7.1 earthquake stuck Alaska, United States, near the state's most populous city of Anchorage, early on Sunday morning.

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6-1, 6-2, 3-6 and 6-3: Djokovic beats Federer and advances to Aus Open 2016 Final

Defending champion Novak Djokovic defeated Swiss professional Rodger Federer 6–1, 6–2, 3–6 6–3 in the Australian Open 2016 semi-final.

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Víctor Valdés to play in Belgian Pro League; Manchester United loans Valdés to Standard Liège till season end

On Sunday, Manchester United announced the loan of their Spanish goalkeeper Víctor Valdés to Belgian club Standard Liège for the rest of the season.

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Costa scores only goal as Chelsea beats Arsenal

On Sunday, London-based football club Chelsea F.C. defeated local rivals Arsenal F.C. 0–1 in a Premier League match played at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.

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