Greater Manchester Police said its decision to demand a DNA sample from Mr Close two weeks ago had nothing to do with his sexuality, but related to a separate conviction for theft in 1995.

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On Monday, Greater Manchester Police said its decision to demand a DNA sample from Mr Close two weeks ago had nothing to do with his sexuality but related to a second conviction for theft in 1995.

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The whale numbers give plenty of opportunities for the researchers to get close to the animals - but often not close enough to get a good breath sample.

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These are the races that cannot be projected when the polls close from exit polls or even from actual votes collected at the sample precincts mentioned earlier.

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