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Lego smart bricks, robots and AI dominate on first day of Las Vegas tech show

CES is a chance for technology companies to parade products they plan to put on shelves this year.

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Two senior West Midlands Police officers 'should have faced disciplinary action' over Hillsborough cover-up claim
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The Flying Scotsman: All you need to know about the famous steam engine as it makes triumphant return to Severn Valley Railway
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The ten most popular toys for children of all time named in a new hero list from a renowned retailer - see the full list here
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Supporting image for story: 'Fans, light sheets and a cool shower before bed' - How to sleep at night as heatwave temperatures in West Midlands to reach 30C
'Fans, light sheets and a cool shower before bed' - How to sleep at night as heatwave temperatures in West Midlands to reach 30C
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'We surprised our wedding guests with a 00.13am WhatsApp invite on the day'
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Shrewsbury singer Jason Allan says Black Country accent is the ‘worst in the UK’
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