A bill making it easier for startup companies to use the internet to raise money from investors is backed by the US House of Representatives.

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US House backs crowdfunding bill

Thousands of people take part in Sport Relief runs of one, three or six miles to raise money for the charity’s projects in the UK and developing world.

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Thousands join Sport Relief runs

Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton is about to start a 500 mile trek across Antarctica to the south pole, to raise money for Sport Relief.

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VIDEO: Skelton to start polar challenge

To raise money for WikiLeaks.

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Assange to Auction Belongings

An appeal fund is launched to raise money for the families of the four men killed in a flooded Swansea Valley colliery as an inquiry is announced.

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Appeal fund after mining tragedy

Driving wind and rain hampered rescues in Snowdonia on Saturday but a group managed the Snowdon ascent twice to raise money for charity.

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Snowdonia rescues in bad weather

On the day that the bill passed the Wisconsin Assembly effectively ending 50 years of collective bargaining in Wisconsin and eviscerating the ability of public unions to raise money through dues, a new front opened in the battle for the future of Wisconsin families. read more

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Wisconsin Firefighters Spark "Move Your Money" Moment

Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton is to walk a tightrope between chimneys at Battersea Power Station to raise money for the Comic Relief charity.

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Blue Peter presenter to walk wire for charity

Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton is to walk a tightrope between chimneys at Battersea Power Station to raise money for the Comic Relief charity.

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Blue Peter presenter to walk wire for charity

Portugal denies it will struggle to raise money from investors after yields on Portuguese government debt hit record highs.

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Portugal denies borrowing problem

A commercial was castigated for spoofing pitches for charitable causes while it sought to raise money for such causes.

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Advertising: Groupon Ad on Super Bowl Rated a Miss by Many Fans

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to sell his 33-year-old car to raise money for a charity that funds housing projects for young people.

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Iran leader sells car for charity

Hundreds of people go for a winter splash in the Firth of Clyde to raise money for charity.

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Hundreds endure winter splash

Rock star Eric Clapton is to sell off part of his extensive guitar collection to raise money for his rehab clinic.

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Musician Clapton to sell guitars

A musician admits stealing rare bird skins from the Natural History Museum at Tring in Hertfordshire to raise money for a flute.

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Flute player stole 299 bird skins