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Leap Year has a rich history - in marriage proposals

Monday, 29 February 2016, 08:03 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Leap Year is more than just a quirky thing that happens to newborns on the occasional 29th of February. The extra day that rolls around every four years, including 2016, includes a world of lore...

Ryanair pilot kicks rowdy bachelor party off plane

Sunday, 28 February 2016, 07:16 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

German police say the pilot of a Ryanair plane from London to Bratislava made an unscheduled landing to eject members of a bachelor party — including the groom. Federal police say the six...

Hillary Clinton cruises to big win over Sanders in South Carolina

Sunday, 28 February 2016, 07:06 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

Hillary Clinton overwhelmed Bernie Sanders in the South Carolina primary, drawing staggering support from the state's black Democrats and putting her in a strong position as the race barrels toward...

In the spotlight: Top Vatican cardinal to testify about sex abuse

Saturday, 27 February 2016, 18:02 Last update: about 12 years ago Associated Press

One of the highest-ranking Vatican officials is being compelled to testify in public starting Sunday about clerical sex abuse, an unusual demonstration of holding even the most senior Catholic bishops...

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