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Liverpool and Manchester United issue warning to fans

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Few football matches can claim to draw a bigger audience. An estimated 700 million people -- nearly 10% of the world's population -- in over 200 countries are expected to tune in when Liverpool hosts Manchester United in the Premier League Monday. But the lucky 54,000 fans attending the match at Anfield have been warned to be on their best behavior. Unsavory songs by both sets of fans have been sung about tragedies in the clubs' pasts, Liverpool's Hillsborough disaster and Manchester United's air crash. Last season, before the two sides met in the Europa League, a banner that read "murderers" -- in reference to the Heysel tragedy involving Liverpool -- was hung above a major road leading into Manchester. "If any supporters are found to be engaged in any form of offensive or discriminatory behavior by stewards or via CCTV then they will be immediately removed from the stadium, risk arrest, prosecution and be reported in accordance with ...

Chevrolet Teases 2017 Trailblazer Facelift With Premier Study

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Take out the Chevy Trailblazer Premiere study’s 22-inch wheels and its fancy interior upholstery and décor, and what you’re left with is the facelifted version of the Colorado-based SUV that will be introduced within the next year. The Premiere had its world debut alongside the  Colorado Xtreme study  - itself previewing the  mid-cycle update for the international edition  of Chevy’s Colorado pickup truck, at the 2016 Bangkok International Motor Show on Tuesday.  Chevy says it wanted to  give the Trailblazer  Premiere a more upmarket design and premium appointments, all while maintaining the durable body-on-frame SUV’s rugged off-road abilities.  “The brief was simple,” GM International Vice President of Design Michael Simcoe explained. “We wanted to dial up the refinement to make sure the vehicle would be as luxurious as it would be capable. Like every Chevrolet, the vehicle has head-turning good looks with striking Chevy DNA and global appeal...