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Congress votes to end production of the penny after 234 years, sending a bill to Trump
Legislation passed by the Senate and headed to President Donald Trump’s desk will formally end the production of pennies after 234 years.
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DR Congo Ebola response faces growing strain as Kenya contacts near end of quarantine
UN agencies say the outbreak has reached eight Congolese provinces, while some contacts linked to Kenya’s first case are due to finish quarantine on Sunday.
Storm Austen amber warning in force as schools close and ferries are cancelled
An amber wind warning is in force in south-west England on Friday, with gusts of up to 80 mph forecast in exposed areas and some services already affected.
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