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A star-studded telethon for victims of Hurricane Katrina has taken place on American TV networks.

Harry Connick Junior and Wynton Marsalis were among those that took part.

But outspoken rapper Kanye West claimed during the show that George Bush "doesn't care about black people".

His comments follow criticism of the relief effort in New Orleans.

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Network Rail, formerly Railtrack, has been convicted of breaking safety rules leading up to the Hatfield disaster in October 2000.

Five railway executives were also cleared of any wrongdoing at the Old Bailey.

Four people died when the London to Leeds service came off the tracks.

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Grassroots Tories meet today to discuss proposals on how to choose the party's next leader.

There are plans to get MPs to have the crucial deciding vote rather than the party membership at large.

Conservative Party chairman Francis Maude will today meet those unhappy with the idea.

The decision on the method of election will be made by senior party members in a ballot which closes on September 27th.

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Sport…and England's selectors must choose between either James Anderson or for the fifth and final Ashes test at against Australia.

Glamorgan seamer has lost his battle for fitness after being put through his paces this morning.

England lead the series 2-1 and need a draw to clinch victory. Australia need to win if they’re to retain the historic urn.

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Football…and England coach Sven Goran Eriksson and David Beckham are scheduled to hold a press conference later this morning ahead of tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland.

England's under 21s are in action tonight at their German counterparts.

It’s also Ireland's under 21s against France, Scotland's under 21s in Norway, and ' under 21s in Poland.

There's one League 2 domestic match - Chester v Grimsby.

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