If your spouse dies and you happen to be not very popular with your in-laws, then better get resigned to the fact that while you mourn the loss of your partner, you will be accused of having killed him or her.

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The prime minister said Mr Mitchell had apologised to the officer concerned, his apology had been accepted and that he had subsequently resigned after deciding he would not be able to continue doing his job.

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We should already be resigned to the fact our elected leaders will not reach a deal regarding the Fiscal Cliff prior to the end of the year.

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