US deploys new weapon in its nuclear arsenal
The US military has deployed a new addition to its nuclear arsenal, a long-range missile armed with a nuclear warhead of reduced destructive power.

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Ferguson in talks with shareholders over ditching UK listing
Plumbing giant Ferguson has confirmed it is considering switching its stock market listing to the US as it spins off its UK arm, Wolseley, this year.

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Democrats bid to challenge Trump for White House off to messy start after 'inconsistencies' in Iowa count
The U.S. Democratic presidential nominating race got off to a chaotic start in Iowa on Monday, as the results of the state's caucuses were delayed for hours while party officials double-checked "inconsistencies" in the initial count.

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App blamed for delays in reporting results of Iowa caucuses
Problems with a mobile app appeared to force a delay in reporting the results of the Iowa caucuses, leaving the campaigns, voters and the media in election limbo and pressing for an explanation.

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Outgoing BP boss hands shareholders dividend rise
Outgoing BP boss Bob Dudley beat expectations in his final set of results as chief executive, allowing him to give shareholders an increased dividend as a parting gift.

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Pelican sanctuary devastated by BP oil spill returns to former glory
An island that provides a crucial nesting ground for pelicans and other seabirds is being restored to nearly its former size after decades of coastal erosion and a devastating offshore oil spill 10 years ago.

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