SportWhy is in-flight turbulence so unpredictable?

Why are in-flight jolts so unpredictable?

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SportAffluenza: Five unusual criminal defences

How a sugary snack can get a killer off the hook

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SportUS man 'plotted New Year's Eve attack'

US authorities arrest a man described as a supporter of so-called Islamic State (IS) and accuse him of planning an attack in New York State.

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SportVIDEO: How plane turbulence hurt 21 people

At least 21 passengers were injured on an Air Canada flight from China, which was hit by severe turbulence and forced to land early

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SportCosby sex case 'politically motivated'

Bill Cosby's defence lawyer calls the sexual assault charges brought against the comedian "politically motivated".

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SportVIDEO: Obama goes for a spin with Seinfeld

President Obama joined Jerry Seinfeld for his web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

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SportUS drink driver says body is a brewery

A US woman in New York state avoids drink-driving charges, arguing that she suffers from a rare condition called "auto-brewery syndrome".

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SportAir Canada flight turbulence injures 21

An Air Canada flight from Shanghai to Toronto is diverted to Calgary after turbulence injured 21 passengers including three children, officials say.

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SportVIDEO: Missouri rivers 'could rise another 2m'

At least 13 people have died in the US state of Missouri following severe storms and flash flooding.

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SportChicago police reforms after shootings

Police in Chicago are to get Tasers and training on how to defuse tensions following a spate of fatal shootings of African-Americans.

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SportWeight Watchers shares jump on Oprah ad

Shares of weight loss company Weight Watchers jump nearly 19% after a television ad featuring Oprah Winfrey was shown in the US.

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SportUS runaway teen delays extradition

A fugitive who made headlines for using an "affluenza" defence after a fatal drink-driving crash delays his extradition from Mexico to the US.

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SportGovernment 'recognises' Trump anger

The government responds to a petition calling for US presidential hopeful Donald Trump to be banned from the UK after he proposed a temporary halt on Muslims entering the US.

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SportBill Cosby charged with sexual assault

Prosecutors in Pennsylvania file first sexual assault charges against US comedian Bill Cosby over an alleged incident in 2004.

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weight loss fitnessLet hunger be your guide

Eating when we are not hungry is bad for our health.With the wide availability of convenient foods engineered for maximum tastiness - such as potato chips, chocolates, and bacon double...

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SportIran tests US patience with rocket fire

Iran's navy conducted rocket tests near US warships and other commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the American military says.

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SportApple 'to pay €318m' in Italy tax case

Apple's Italian subsidiary has agreed to pay €318m (£235m; $348m) following an investigation into tax fraud allegations, reports say.

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SportSeal causes stand-off on US highway

An elephant seal that had tried to cross a road in Northern California has been tranquilised by rescue officials.

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SportTrump 'to spend $2m a week on campaign'

US Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says he is planning to spend $2m a week on campaign advertising.

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SportWorries grow over 'strongest El Nino'

Ten of millions of people will face hunger, water shortages and disease in 2016 as the impacts of a powerful El Nino linger into 2016.

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SportMissouri floods close Mississippi River

A section of the Mississippi River near St Louis, Missouri, is closed to vessels as rising water levels cause "hazardous conditions".

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SportVIDEO: Aerial footage of Missouri floods

Aerial footage shows the severity of the flooding in Missouri, where at least 18 people are understood to have died.

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SportEx-Glee star held on child porn claims

Former star of US hit TV show Glee Mark Salling held in Los Angeles over allegations of possessing child pornography

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SportUS runaway teen 'held farewell party'

A Texas teenager who claimed he suffered from "affluenza" after a drink-driving crash held a going-away party before fleeing to Mexico, say police.

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SportCBS faces Big Bang Theory legal case

The daughters of a teacher who wrote lyrics they say were used in The Big Bang Theory are suing CBS.

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SportChicago policeman denies teen murder

A police officer denies murder over the death of a black teenager who was shot 16 times in Chicago in 2014.

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SportUS 'affluenza' teen arrested in Mexico

A Texas teenager who avoided jail over a fatal drink-driving crash by claiming he suffered from "affluenza" is detained by police in Mexico.

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SportVIDEO: Tears as Kurdi's relatives land in Canada

The relatives of the three-year-old boy who drowned off the coast of Turkey, triggering an international outcry, have arrived in Canada as refugees.

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SportCuban migrants allowed passage to US

Central American nations will allow some 7,000 Cuban migrants stranded in the region to continue their journey towards the US.

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SportVIDEO: Why gangland Los Angeles wasn't all bad

Why gangland Los Angeles wasn't all bad

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SportGlobetrotters' Meadowlark Lemon dies

Meadowlark Lemon, the US basketball player known as the clown prince of the Harlem Globetrotters, dies at 83.

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SportVIDEO: 'Clown Prince of Basketball' dies

Meadowlark Lemon, long-time star of the Harlem Globetrotters, has died at age 83.

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SportNo charges made in Tamir Rice case

A Cleveland grand jury declines to bring charges against police who shot and killed a 12-year-old black boy armed with a toy gun.

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SportAlan Kurdi's family headed to Canada

Family members of Syrian boy Alan Kurdi, whose drowning off the coast of Turkey triggered an international outcry, are expected to arrive in Canada as refugees.

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SportSnow-plough web service comes to Canada

A businessman in Canada's eastern province of New Brunswick launches an Uber-like snow plough service.

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weight loss fitnessHow the "healthy = less filling" intuition influences satiety

Eating too much is typically considered one of the prime culprits of obesity.

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weight loss fitnessCoffee might improve your endurance during exercise

A new analysis, looking at previous research into the effects of caffeine on endurance, shows that a cup of joe might be more beneficial than we thought.

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SportDozens dead in US Christmas storms

At least 43 people have been killed over five days by severe storms across southern and western parts of the United States.

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SportVIDEO: Aerial footage of Texas tornado damage

Eleven people are reported to have been killed in tornadoes in Texas, raising the death toll to 29 in a week of storms across several US states.

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SportStar Wars becomes fastest to take $1bn

Star Wars: The Force Awakens becomes the fastest film to take $1bn (£674m) at the global box office.

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SportVIDEO: Family drive through California wildfire

Dramatic mobile footage shows the moment a Dutch family drive through raging California wildfire.

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SportBriton completes first solo Pacific row

A Briton completes the first non-stop solo rowing trip across the Pacific from North America to Australia, arriving in Cairns after 209 days at sea.

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SportManning drug claim 'complete garbage'

American football legend Peyton Manning denies an allegation he was treated with human growth hormone in 2011.

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SportInfluential psychiatrist Spitzer dies

Robert Spitzer, the influential US psychiatrist who helped declassify homosexuality as an illness, dies aged 83.

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SportLogan's Run author Johnson dies at 86

Science-fiction writer George Clayton Johnson, who co-wrote the 1967 novel Logan's Run which was made into an Oscar-nominated film, dies aged 86.

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SportChicago police shoot two in 'accident'

Chicago police admit one of its officers accidentally killed a mother of five - one of two people they shot at the scene of a domestic disturbance.

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weight loss fitnessWeight-loss surgery outcomes affected by vitamin D status, study suggests

Johns Hopkins researchers suggest low vitamin D levels may increase the likelihood of prolonged hospital stays and postoperative infection for bariatric surgery patients.

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SportVIDEO: Tornado leaves trail of destruction

A tornado passing through Texas has left a trail of destruction, causing a traffic accident in Garland, police say.

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SportTexas tornadoes kill eight - media

Tornadoes in the Dallas suburbs kill at least eight people, reports say, raising the death toll to 26 in a week of storms in several US states.

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SportUS storm death toll climbs to 18

At least 18 people are now known to have died after days of tornadoes and heavy rains in US south-central states, as a "historic blizzard" is expected.

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SportVIDEO: 'Tornado completely destroyed my home'

At least 14 people have been killed and hundreds of homes have been destroyed by a cluster of tornadoes in the American south.

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weight loss fitnessObesity: how much is in the genes?

Gaining weight and being unable to lose it is probably influenced by genetic factors. A better understanding of individual differences could lead to personalized therapy.

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SportArson suspected at Clinton birthplace

A fire at former US President Bill Clinton's childhood home in Arkansas is believed to have been caused by arson, officials say.

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SportMan's bullet killed wife in bear attack

A woman mauled by a bear at her home in Canada's Yukon Territory was killed by a bullet fired by her husband while trying to rescue her, a coroner finds.

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SportRobert Downey Jr granted a pardon

The governor of California pardons US actor Robert Downey Jr for a nearly 20-year-old drug conviction for which he spent a year in jail.

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SportVIDEO: 'A tornado rolled right over me'

Tornadoes have ripped through parts of southern US, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more.

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SportVIDEO: Shorts weather in New York

In the movies, New York is always cold and covered in snow at Christmas - but this season it's an unseasonably warm and wet wonderland.

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SportChristmas table talk: How to be clever

How to win that Christmas table argument

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SportUK Muslims 'barred' from US - what we know

What we know about UK Muslim ban episode

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SportUS man free from jail after 28 years

A US man who says he was wrongly accused of attacking a woman who 'saw his face in a dream' is walking free after 28 years in jail.

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SportIran hostages 'win compensation'

The victims of the Iran hostage crisis are to receive compensation 36 years after their ordeal, reports say.

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weight loss fitnessEat responsibly - do not let Christmas weigh you down

Australians are being urged to think twice about going for seconds or indulging in that extra helping of pudding when they join with family and friends to celebrate Christmas this year.

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SportUS family wants travel ban answers

The US government must explain why it has stopped a UK Muslim family from coming to California for a holiday, the relative they were to visit tells the BBC.

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SportLost Boys actor Brooke McCarter dies

Brooke McCarter, best known for playing a member of Kiefer Sutherland's vampire gang in The Lost Boys, has died aged 52, his family announces.

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weight loss fitnessWeight-loss programs tailored to a person's genome may be coming soon

Some health experts predict that the next big advance in helping overweight people achieve a healthier weight will be to use an individual's genetic data to customize diets and physical activity...

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SportTakata airbag flaw claims new victim

The US road safety regulator has linked an eighth death to a faulty airbag inflator manufactured by Japan's Takata.

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SportWesterners warned of Beijing threat

The UK and US governments warn their citizens about "possible threats against Westerners" in the Chinese capital Beijing on or around Christmas Day.

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SportVIDEO: Deadly tornados sweep through US

A storm system in the US has killed at least six people and injured scores. In the Clarksdale, Mississippi, where this footage was filmed, planes at an airport overturned and the highway was closed.

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SportSix dead as heavy storms batter US

A dangerous storm hits the south and mid-west of the US, killing at least six people and injuring scores more ahead of the Christmas break.

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SportThe NBA player set to get a Chinese green card

The NBA superstar set to get a green card for China

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SportRace campaigners target US Christmas

The Black Lives Matter group disrupts shopping and air travel in two US states in a pre-Christmas protest at police killings of black men.

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SportVIDEO: Fireball filmed over Nevada and California

US defence officials confirm a streaking fireball over the skies of Nevada and California was Russian space debris.

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weight loss fitnessTargeting fat-tissue hormone may lead to type 2 diabetes treatment

A new study by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and colleagues describes the pre-clinical development of a therapeutic that could potentially be used to treat type 2...

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SportChipotle to change cooking methods

Chipotle is changing its cooking methods in an effort to address food safety concerns sparked by an E. coli outbreak at several of its restaurants.

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SportThe schlong and short of it

Is Trump right in his interpretation of 'schlonged'?

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weight loss fitnessSeven healthy heart measures may reduce heart failure risk

People scoring well on the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7 checklist* for a healthy heart are less likely to develop heart failure, a condition that reduces blood and oxygen flow to...

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SportGuilty plea to financial news hack

A US-based man admits making financial trades based on information stolen from hacked embargoed press releases.

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SportMuslim family's US 'ban' raised with PM

Labour MP Stella Creasy calls on the prime minister to challenge the US after officials refuse to allow a British Muslim family to board a flight to visit Disneyland in California.

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SportVIDEO: Trailer carrying piglets crashes

A trailer carrying piglets in the US state of North Carolina crashes, as a result of which many of the animals escape from the vehicle.

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SportWhy is one county handing down one in six US death sentences?

Why did a single county issue one in six US death sentences?

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SportVIDEO: 'I can lock addicts up but they'll be back'

New Hampshire's court system and emergency services are being overwhelmed by a heroin epidemic - but is locking up addicts the answer to the crisis?

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Sport'Having Hermione look like me is amazing'

Fans have re-envisioned the Harry Potter heroine for years

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SportDetails emerge about Las Vegas suspect

A woman charged in a deadly hit-and-run crash on the Las Vegas strip had once been praised for overcoming a rough childhood and homelessness.

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SportFaulty tool halts Nasa Mars mission

The US space agency, Nasa, suspends the March launch of its next mission to Mars because of fault in a key research instrument.

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SportSan Bernardino attackers 'met at Hajj'

The San Bernardino attackers began their relationship online and then met at the 2013 Hajj pilgrimage, according to a visa application.

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weight loss fitnessBariatric surgery in the UK is associated with long-term weight loss and health risk reductions

Bariatric surgery delivered in routine clinical practice in the UK is associated with a substantial initial weight loss that is sustained for at least four years after surgery, according to a study...

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SportThe tactical switch behind Ramadi success

The tactical US switch behind Ramadi success

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SportNYC detective killed in Afghanistan

A New York City police detective is among the six American troops killed in a Taliban suicide attack by Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan this week.

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SportBoeing fined $12m by US air regulator

Aircraft maker Boeing is to pay a $12m (£8m) fine for "multiple pending and potential enforcement cases", US air regulator the FAA says.

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SportVIDEO: Passengers rescued from SeaWorld ride

Passengers are rescued after being stuck on a ride in SeaWorld which malfunctioned.

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SportVIDEO: Tarantino gets Walk of Fame star

Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino gets his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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SportVIDEO: SpaceX rocket lands back on earth

The private space technology company SpaceX successfully lands a rocket back on land after a mission into space.

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weight loss fitnessBattling obesity epidemic: New look at 'fat tax'

Small price differences at the point of purchase can be highly effective in shifting consumer demand from high calorie to healthier low calorie alternatives, according to a study in the Articles in...

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weight loss fitnessBones of obese children may be in trouble, UGA study finds

Studies have shown that obese children tend to have more muscle, but recent University of Georgia research on the muscle and bone relationship shows that excess body fat may compromise other...

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SportMan accused of Kung Fu Panda fraud

A man from Massachusetts is accused of fraud for allegedly lying in a 2011 legal action against Kung Fu Panda producers DreamWorks.

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SportUS growth estimate revised down slightly

The US economy grew at a slightly slower rate in the third quarter than previously estimated, according to official figures.

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weight loss fitnessUK scientists prepare to trial new 'fat pill' to beat obesity

Scientists are set to begin human trials on a 'fat pill' that could reduce the need for gastric bypass surgery and help solve the obesity crisis.

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SportTrump mocks Clinton toilet break

Republican frontrunner Donald Trump says it was "disgusting" that Hillary Clinton apparently took a toilet break during a televised Democratic debate.

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SportNo indictments over Sandra Bland death

A grand jury decides not to indict anyone in the case of Sandra Bland, who died in a Texas jail earlier this year.

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weight loss fitnessHealth effects of obesity not offset by aerobic fitness, study finds

New research contradicts the theory that people can be obese and healthy; obese men with higher aerobic fitness still had greater death risk than normal-weight unfit men.

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SportUS wild bees decline as biofuels boom

A new study says that wild bees in the US are declining in many areas because of increases in the amount of corn being grown for biofuel.

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SportSpaceX launch sees rocket breakthrough

An unmanned US Falcon-9 rocket booster despatches 11 communications satellites before successfully landing in an upright position at Cape Canaveral.

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SportVIDEO: Six US troops killed in Afghanistan

Six American troops are killed in a suicide attack near Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.

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SportWill the US use the G-word?

Will the US start using the term 'genocide' in Iraq?

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weight loss fitnessPatient and provider interventions yield modest improvements in osteoarthritis outcomes

A low-intensity combined patient and doctor intervention may help to improve physical function and physical activity for patients with knee or hip osteoarthritis.

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SportUS to allow gay men to be blood donors

The US Food and Drug Administration will allow gay men to donate blood if they have been celibate for one year.

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SportDual citizens fight new US visa rules

US visa restrictions could hurt world travellers

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SportClinton: 'Hell no' to a Trump apology

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says 'hell no' to Donald Trump's request that she apologise for saying his rhetoric helps IS recruit.

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SportOfficer in Gray case faces new trial

Baltimore prosecutors decide to hold a second trial for a police officer charged over the death of Freddie Gray, which sparked weeks of protests.

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SportUS crash driver 'faces murder charge'

Las Vegas prosecutors say a woman accused of deliberately driving her car into a crowd of pedestrians, killing one, will be charged with murder.

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SportMartin Shkreli fired from drug firm

Drug company, KaloBios fires its embattled chief executive Martin Shkreli, following his arrest on charges of securities fraud.

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SportUS troops killed in Afghan suicide blast

Six US service members have been killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan in one of the deadliest attacks on American forces this year.

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SportHow Colombia reacted to Miss Universe gaffe

How Colombia reacted to 'stolen' Miss Universe crown

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SportCanada vows to double Syrian intake

The Canadian minister of immigration and citizenship promises to double Canada's intake of Syrian refugees next year, while on a trip to Jordan.

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weight loss fitnessCandy games stimulate appetite

At least once a week, two thirds of all children of primary-school age will play an internet game that was created to draw attention to a brand.

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SportRepublican Graham quits 2016 race

Republican presidential candidate Lindsey Graham says he is dropping out of the race for his party's nomination in the 2016 election.

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weight loss fitnessExercise endurance could be improved with hormone discovery

Researchers have discovered an 'exercise hormone' called musclin, which they found increases production of mitochondria in muscle cells to boost exercise capacity.

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SportLas Vegas driver crashes into crowd

At least one person has died with 36 injured after a car ran down pedestrians in front of a hotel in Las Vegas, officials say.

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SportObama's struggle to realise anti-war rhetoric

The conflicts that just won't go away

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SportThe anchorman and the inmates

The TV reporter that became a private investigator

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weight loss fitnessExercise eases hot flashes during menopause

Women who participated in a 16-week exercise program experienced milder symptoms of hot flashes than those who did not exercise. Sweating and cutaneous vasodilation were decreased.

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SportVIDEO: Mourning for Iraq's coalition air strike victims

Funerals have taken place for some of the nine Iraqi service personnel who were accidentally killed in an air strike by the US-led coalition.

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SportUS Democratic hopefuls hold debate

US Democratic Party presidential hopefuls hold a debate, with Bernie Sanders apologising to Hillary Clinton over a breach of voter data.

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SportConductor Kurt Masur dies at 88

Kurt Masur, the German conductor who led the New York Philharmonic orchestra for 11 years, dies in the US at the age of 88.

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SportChina accuses US of B-52 'provocation'

China accuses the US of "serious military provocation" with a B-52 bomber flight over the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

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weight loss fitnessLess sleep, more food and drink?

People who sleep less spend more time eating and drinking while doing another activity - such as watching television - increasing the risk of obesity.

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SportVIDEO: Blind photographer is Instagram success

Blind photographer Ahmad Zaghal talks to the BBC about his work taking pictures at music concerts, which has gained him a following on photo-sharing service Instagram.

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SportUS drug overdose deaths see sharp rise

More than 47,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2014 - the most ever recorded in one year, US officials say.

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SportChristmas cards that shocked the web

Viral images from unconventional holiday cards

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SportStar Wars breaks opening night record

The latest Star Wars film has set a new opening night box office record in the US and Canada, industry experts say.

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SportObama makes Guantanamo closure plan

President Obama is delivering a year-end address before heading to San Bernardino, California, to visit families bereaved by the terror attacks.

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SportShkreli steps down as head of Turing

Martin Shkreli resigns as CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals following his arrest on Thursday on securities fraud charges.

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SportEx-US defence chief blasts Obama

Former US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel criticises the Obama administration for lacking a clear policy on Syria.

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SportMassive spending bill passes Congress

The 2016 government funding bill is heading to the White House for signature after passing both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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SportWeiland died from 'toxic drug mix'

Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland died from a toxic mix of drugs, a US medical examiner says.

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SportUS schools shut in Islam script row

A school district in Virginia closes classrooms after a lesson that included Arabic calligraphy sparks complaints from around the country.

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SportSanders punished over Clinton snooping

The presidential campaign of Bernie Sanders has its access to a critical voter database suspended after accessing data belonging to Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

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SportIs it fair to punish prisoners by downgrading their food?

Should prisoners be punished with horrible food?

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SportRevenue rise boosts Blackberry revival

Blackberry reports revenues of $548m for the three months to November - 12% higher than the previous quarter.

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weight loss fitnessNYU nursing study examines obesity in relation to breast cancer related lymphedema

Lymphedema expert Dr. Mei R. Fu looks to mitigate risk of post-surgery comorbidities through patient education and awareness counseling.Each year, about 1.

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SportGSK buys HIV medicines for $1.4bn

GlaxoSmithKline ends a frenetic week for the pharmaceutical sector with a $1.4bn takeover of HIV drug development assets from Bristol-Myers Squibb.

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weight loss fitnessFish oil helps transform fat cells from storage to burning

Researchers have found that fish oil transforms fat-storage cells into fat-burning cells, which may reduce weight gain in middle age.

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weight loss fitnessGood news for feast lovers? Obesity-promoting genes discovered

Ever imagined you could eat all the mouthwatering, festive food during winter holidays and never worry about an expanding waistline?

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SportTrump 'honoured' by Putin compliments

US presidential hopeful Donald Trump says it is a "great honour" to receive a compliment from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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SportVIDEO: Gunman's friend charged over terror plots

A friend of one of the San Bernardino attackers has been charged in connection with the mass shooting that killed 14.

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Sport'Whites Against Trump': the slogan coined by a black comedian

The slogan that was coined by a black comedian

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SportDid Twitter take down 'affluenza' teen?

'Affluenza' teen in trouble again after post

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SportAvon strikes deal for new investment

International cosmetic brand Avon announces it has an agreement with a private investment firm that should help boost the company's performance.

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SportSan Bernardino gunman friend 'arrested'

Friend of couple who killed 14 people in San Bernardino, California, arrested in connection with shooting, media say

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SportBear Grylls on being 'wild' with Obama

Host of Running Wild, Bear Grylls, discusses his episode discovering the Alaskan wilderness with US President Barack Obama.

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weight loss fitnessActivating beige fat in humans could combat obesity

The body's ability to harness heat production by converting white fat cells, which store calories, into beige fat cells, which burn energy, could help fight obesity, according to researchers at...

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weight loss fitnessWeight loss through diet changes can improve sleep at any body weight, says Penn study

Weight loss due to dietary changes can improve sleepiness at any weight, says a study published by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania this month in...

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SportVIDEO: What did Bear give Barack to eat?

President Obama joined survival expert Bear Grylls in Alaska for a special programme Running Wild.

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SportUS defence chief admits email mistake

US Defence Secretary Ash Carter admits using personal email for government business was a mistake, following a furore over Hillary Clinton's email use.

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SportPutin praises 'talented' Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin describes leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump as "a very outstanding person, talented".

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SportChina summons US envoy over Taiwan arms

China summons a senior US envoy in protest after Washington announced it would sell two warships and other weaponry to Taiwan.

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SportUS state sues giant tech support firm

One of the world's biggest tech support firms is accused of "unfair and deceptive" tactics - an allegation it denies.

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weight loss fitnessChewing slowly helps prevent excessive weight gain in children

Waiting 30 seconds in between bites of food allows children to realize they're no longer hungry before they overeat--preventing excessive weight gain.

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SportPharma boss Shkreli on fraud charge

Pharmaceutical boss Martin Shkreli, who sparked outrage after hiking up the price of an established medicine, has been arrested on separate fraud charges.

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SportVIDEO: 'Don't be upset' with Freddie Gray verdict

The judge in the case of a Baltimore police officer on trial over a death in custody has declared a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.

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SportVIDEO: Cuba and the US: A year of change

On 17 December 2014, US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro announced the historic decision to re-establish long-frozen diplomatic ties.

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SportUS and Cuba to resume regular flights

The US and Cuba reach an understanding on resuming regular commercial flights between the two countries, officials in Washington and Havana say.

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SportVIDEO: What brought about historic US rate rise?

The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.25 percentage points - its first increase since 2006 - in a move likely to have global repercussions.

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SportHouston goes green to save cash

Fighting climate change by barely talking about it

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SportMistrial in US Freddie Gray case

The judge in the case of a Baltimore police officer on trial over a death in custody declares a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.

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SportUS teen raped and killed maths teacher

A teenager in the US state of Massachusetts has been convicted of raping and killing his high school maths teacher.

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SportArrest warrant for 'affluenza' US teen

Texas police are looking for a teenager who avoided jail time by claiming he suffered from "affluenza" after he failed to report to his parole officer.

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SportUS Fed raises interest rates by 0.25

US Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.25, a move with potential global repercussions

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SportUS announces major Taiwan arms deal

The Obama Administration has announced a $1.83bn (£1.22bn) arms deal with Taiwan, in a deal that risks antagonising China.

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weight loss fitnessPill that targets gut receptor treats fatty liver disease, obesity in mice

A bile acid that can turn off a receptor in the gut has prevented and reversed fatty liver disease in mice, according to an international team of researchers.

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Sport'No social media posts' by US attackers

The San Bernardino attackers did not post support for jihad on open social media, contrary to previous reports, says the FBI.

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SportVIDEO: Bei Bei meets the media at DC zoo

Four-month-old panda cub, Bei Bei, has been introduced to the media at the Smithsonian National Zoo.

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weight loss fitnessDoes a vegetarian diet contribute to climate change?

A new study suggests that consuming more fruits, vegetables, dairy and seafood could impact the environment by increasing energy use by 38%.

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SportUS Congress reaches $1.1tn budget deal

US House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan says that budget deal has been reached with Congress and the White House, with concessions on both sides.

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SportUS executions 'lowest in 25 years'

The number of executions in the US is the lowest in nearly 25 years, new figures show, with only 28 people executed in 2015.

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SportLA schools to reopen amid alert row

Schools in Los Angeles are preparing to reopen after being shut down over an email threat, in a move queried by police in New York.

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US politicians and human rights groups have called for a boycott of fish and shrimp products linked to slave labour in Thailand following a report from the Associated Press.

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Rats with limited access to food eat more.Rats with restricted feeding schedules learn to eat more, helped by the "hunger hormone" ghrelin, according to new research from the University of Southern...

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SportFilm critics hail Star Wars 'triumph'

The first full reviews for the new Star Wars film The Force Awakens describe it as "a triumph" and "a classic".

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SportVIDEO: Picturing same-sex marriages, 11 years on

Gay couples in the first 11 years of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts

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SportStar Wars' Abrams leads move from CGI to reality

Star Wars director leads move away from CGI effects

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SportRate rise: What difference can it make?

Would ordinary Americans be affected by a rate rise?

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SportTrump and Cruz to spar in latest debate

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are expected to clash, breaking their months-long entente in the last Republican presidential debate of 2015.

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SportCanada promises 'full reconciliation'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledges "full reconciliation" with the country's indigenous peoples after a report detailed decades of abuse.

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Baltimore jurors in the first Freddie Gray trial have been ordered to keep deliberating after they said could not reach a verdict.

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Muslims reel at Trump supporters' hostility

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Everyone knows that children love sweets, but ever wonder why some kids seem to want more sugary food than others? It could be because they need more sugar to get that same sweet taste.

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SportWhy do many Americans mistrust the Federal Reserve?

Why do many Americans mistrust the Fed?

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SportUS inflation up as Fed meeting starts

Underlying US inflation - excluding food and energy - rose in November, as the Federal Reserve starts its two-day meeting to decide whether to raise interest rates.

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SportLA schools shut over 'threat'

Los Angeles schools are closed as an unspecified threat is investigated, US police say.

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SportNBA ref comes out as gay after taunt

NBA referee Bill Kennedy reveals he is gay after being subjected to homophobic insults from Sacramento's Rajon Rondo.

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weight loss fitnessAltered microbiome burns fewer calories

Study links changes in gut bacteria to lower resting metabolic rate and weight gain in mice.

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SportNewell Rubbermaid in $15bn takeover

Consumer products company Newell Rubbermaid said it would buy competitor Jarden, the owner of brands including Breville and Sunbeam, for $15.4bn (£10bn).

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SportVIDEO: Star Wars opens in the US

Stars of The Force Awakens attend the world premiere of the latest Star Wars film.

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SportUS-Russia try to narrow Syria divisions

US Secretary of State John Kerry is heading to Moscow to try to narrow divisions with Russia on how to resolve the Syrian conflict.

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SportUber drivers win union fight in Seattle

Seattle council has passed a measure allowing drivers for smartphone-based taxi services such as Uber to join a union.

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SportIS bankrolled US man to attack - FBI

The FBI arrest a Maryland man who they say received about $9,000 from the so-called Islamic State group to carry out an attack in the US.

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SportVIDEO: What's changed since last Fed rate rise?

As the US Federal Reserve decides what do about interest rates, BBC News looks at how life has changed since the last rise.

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SportSerena Williams v a racehorse

The choice to award Serena Williams with the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year has prompted both celebration and contention.

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SportVIDEO: Inside Apollo 11

Scanning the first manned spacecraft to the moon

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SportSuspect in US bomb plot unfit for trial

A US man accused of plotting an attack on a 9/11 anniversary has been ruled not mentally competent enough to stand trial by a federal judge.

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SportTrump in 'excellent' health - doctor

Trump's physician says the Republican front-runner would be the "healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency".

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SportBergdahl to face general court-martial

Bowe Bergdahl, a US solider who was held for five years by the Taliban, will face a general court-martial for desertion and other charges.

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SportBill Cosby sues sexual assault accusers

Bill Cosby, accused by more than 40 women of sexual assault, has filed a lawsuit, claiming that several of them lied about him for financial gain.

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SportBaltimore police van 'casket on wheels'

A Baltimore police officer facing trial over a death in custody has been accused of turning a police van into a 'casket on wheels', prosecutors argue.

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SportPalin's 'crush' on Marechal-Le Pen

Former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin says she has "political crush" on young French National Front candidate Marion Marechal-Le Pen.

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SportWhat's the truth about the story of singing Canadian children and Syrian refugees?

The heart-warming story of singing Canadian children that’s not entirely true

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SportObama to reassure public over IS fight

President Barack Obama is expected to deliver a speech about countering the so-called Islamic State during a visit to the Pentagon on Monday.

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SportUS killer's social media 'not checked'

US officials failed to detect jihadist social media posts on one of the San Bernardino killer's accounts, during background checks when she moved to the US.

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Workplace intervention leads to weight loss, better glucose control.For people who already have high blood sugar, preventing diabetes could amount to just another day at the office.

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SportUS joins protest over pro-Nazi statue

Diplomats join a protest in Hungary against a planned statue honouring a pro-Nazi minister who targeted the country's Jews in the 1930s.

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weight loss fitnessEarlier intervention leads to better weight recovery in children with multiple risk factors for weight faltering

Pioneering use of video helps families establish healthy habits and mealtime routines.

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weight loss fitnessReview explores cancer screening, prevention, and treatment in people with mental illness

A new report calls attention to cancer in people with mental illness, suggesting that healthcare system and societal factors are just as critical as individual lifestyle factors-- linked to smoking...

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SportGirl power among the 'boy toys'

Why female action figures are in short supply

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SportFans gear up for Star Wars premiere

The premiere of the latest in the Star Wars franchise, The Force Awakens, takes place in Los Angeles later.

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SportCruz leads Trump in Iowa opinion poll

A Republican opinion poll puts Senator Ted Cruz far ahead of Donald Trump in Iowa, which is the first state to vote in the US primary season.

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SportVIDEO: Photographing while fat

Artist turns the lens on her gawkers

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SportSaudi prince in Twitter spat with Trump

A Saudi prince trades insults with US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump in the wake of Mr Trump's call to ban Muslims from entering the US.

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Sport'Altruistic AI' plan wins $1bn pledge

Tech giants pledge $1bn (£659m) for OpenAI, a non-profit venture that aims to develop artificial intelligence to benefit humanity.

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Sport'Suicide' gene therapy kills cancer

A new gene therapy technique is able to genetically modify prostate cancer cells so that a patient's body attacks and kills them, US scientists have discovered.

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SportRape allegation puts spotlight on anonymous campus app Yeti

Rape allegation puts spotlight on campus app Yeti

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SportVIDEO: Meet the skate 'witches' of the Bronx

The young Latina skateboard crew supporting each other in the Bronx

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SportTrump v Le Pen: In their own words

In their own words

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SportMan charged in Red River murder

Canadian authorities charge a man with second-degree murder in the death of Tina Fontaine, one of many women found dead in Winnipeg's Red River.

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SportTop US airlines ban 'hoverboards'

The three leading US airline groups have announced a ban on so-called hoverboards, saying their batteries present an unacceptable fire hazard.

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weight loss fitnessScientists in Barcelona discover a potential treatment for cirrhosis

Scientists headed by Raúl Méndez, ICREA research professor at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), and Mercedes Fernández, at IDIBAPS in Barcelona, reveal that the inhibition...

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SportUS police charged over death of boy

Two police officers in Louisiana are charged with the murder of a six-year-old boy who was shot and killed while travelling in his father's car.

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weight loss fitnessWhy are poorer children more likely to be obese?

A new study invests the socioeconomic inequalities that lurk behind childhood obesity, which result in higher risks of negative economic and social outcomes.

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Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton has rebuked Republican campaign rival Donald Trump saying "I no longer think he is funny".

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weight loss fitnessTackle taboos and missed opportunities to improve women's health

Obesity is one of the biggest risks to women's health and can have a major impact on the health of those women's children and grandchildren, the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies...

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weight loss fitnessUnhealthy choices cost company health care plans billions of dollars

One out of every four dollars employers pay for health care is tied to unhealthy lifestyle choices or conditions like smoking, stress and obesity, despite the fact that most large employers have...

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weight loss fitnessAre females paying the price for being heavier children?

A recent study published in the Pediatric Obesity journal suggests that young girls who are either overweight or obese during childhood were more likely to remain obese as they progressed into...

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weight loss fitnessTSRI scientists show how drug molecules regulate a medically important protein

A new study, led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), shows how different pharmaceutical drugs hit either the "on" or "off" switch of a signaling protein linked to asthma, obesity...

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SportAre 'Instagram Husbands' really a thing?

The men who are little more than human selfie sticks

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SportDow and DuPont confirm merger plan

The two biggest US chemical firms, Dow Chemical and DuPont, say they plan to merge in a deal valuing them at $130bn (£86bn).

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SportUS college suspensions over 'KKK' hoods

Eight cadets at a prestigious US military college are suspended after photos emerge of them wearing pillowcases resembling hoods worn by the Ku Klux Klan.

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SportFord to invest $4.5bn in electric cars

Ford says it will invest $4.5bn in electric cars, including a new Ford Focus model, and says it intends to move into the commercial ride-hailing market.

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SportOklahoma police officer guilty of rape

An Oklahoma City police officer is convicted of raping and sexually assaulting black women in the poor area he worked in.

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Could Donald Trump really become US president?

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SportAmerican airports: The good, the bad and the ugly

The good, the bad and the ugly - your stories of US airports

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SportMarissa Mayer gives birth to twin girls

Marissa Mayer, chief executive of technology company Yahoo, gave birth to twin girls, early on Thursday morning.

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SportCalifornia terror police search lake

A lake in California is being searched by police investigating the shooting of 14 people in San Bernardino last week.

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Donald Trump has called off a planned trip to Israel this month, saying he would reschedule it after he became president of the United States.

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SportDeng on GB, Miami & life as a refugee

Deng on GB, Miami & life as a refugee

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SportUS runaway train 'tampered with'

A Boston regional train which left its station carrying 50 people without a driver was tampered with, say officials.

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SportEugene defends part in 2021 decision

Eugene defends its part in winning the bid to host the 2021 World Championships, saying it adhered to IAAF rules.

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Why Iranians are upset with US visa bill

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A leading Muslim organisation in the US has evacuated its headquarters after the discovery of a "suspicious" substance in the post.

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Parents in 12-week 'Y Living Program' may be setting good example for kids.Latino adults enrolled in a 12-week family-based lifestyle program lost weight, had less body fat, and reduced their...

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SportObama 'misled Congress' over Bergdahl

House Republicans say the Obama administration misled Congress over negotiations to swap five Taliban leaders for Sgt Bowe Bergdahl,

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SportToronto's 'Fashion Santa' turns heads

A Toronto man transforms into 'Fashion Santa', donning stylish Santa-like gear and posing for photos for charity just in time for Christmas.

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weight loss fitnessRising risk of obesity among China's 'left behind children'

Some 61 million rural children left behind by parents moving to China's booming urban centres are at risk from increased fat and reduced protein in their diets, research from The University of...

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SportCanada welcomes first Syrian refugees

The first two flights bringing Syrian refugees to Canada, 300 total, are arriving this week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces.

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weight loss fitnessCancer patients' access to minimally invasive hysterectomies remains persistently limited

Poor and minority women especially affected; low-volume hospitals did the fewest.

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SportDonald Trump postpones Israel trip

Leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he is postponing a planned trip to Israel.

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SportVIDEO: Ford to Trump: 'Donald, it was a movie'

Harrison Ford has told US Republican leadership contender Donald Trump that his role as president in Air Force One was just 'a movie'.

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weight loss fitnessAmerica's Health Rankings 2015: which state is the healthiest?

The results from America's annual health check are in. Is it a clean bill of health, or will we all need to lay off the pumpkin pie this season?

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weight loss fitnessHeart injury reduced after bariatric surgery but not lifestyle intervention

Surgery may cut heart disease risk in morbidly obese patients.Heart function in morbidly obese patients returns to normal after bariatric surgery but not after lifestyle intervention, reveals...

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weight loss fitnessLong nights and lazy days could send you to an early grave

Sleeping more than nine hours a night, and sitting too much during the day could be a hazardous combination, particularly when added to a lack of exercise, according to new findings to emerge from...

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weight loss fitnessLifestyle intervention helps women with gestational diabetes reach weight loss goals

A diabetes prevention program administered within the nation's largest, integrated health care system was effective in helping women with a history of gestational diabetes reach weight loss goals and...

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SportUS joins climate 'ambition coalition'

The United States has joined with a range of rich and poor countries at COP21 in an effort to secure a final agreement.

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SportBoxing legend Ali criticises Trump

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali criticises US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the US.

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SportVIDEO: How US Muslims feel in five words

Muslims in America say how they feel after Donald Trump's call to ban followers of Islam from entering the United States.

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SportVIDEO: Obama: 'We must push back against bigotry'

US President Barack Obama has urged the American public not to repeat the mistakes of the past, in a speech marking 150 years since the abolition of slavery,

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SportVIDEO: World's first litter of IVF puppies

US scientists unveil first litter of puppies born through in-vitro fertilisation (IVF).

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SportAmerica's iconic war machine

Why is the B-52 bomber still in service after 60 years?

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SportCanada's maple syrup 'rebels'

The woman taking on Canada's 'totalitarian' maple syrup body

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SportColorado shooting suspect: 'I'm guilty'

The man accused of killing three at a Planned Parenthood clinic says in court that he is guilty and a "warrior for the babies".

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Sport'Happy Birthday' copyright case settled

A legal dispute over copyright fees for the song Happy Birthday To You has been settled out of court.

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SportChicago mayor apology prompts protests

Protests are blocking traffic in Chicago after Mayor Rahm Emanuel apologises for the shooting death of a black teenager by police.

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SportUS offers more aid for Ramadi fight

The US is willing to do more to assist the Iraqi army in retaking the city of Ramadi from Islamic State militants, says the US defence secretary.

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SportUS officer thought Gray 'was unhurt'

A Baltimore police officer facing trial over a death in custody testifies he did not think the man was hurt until he arrived lifeless at the station.

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SportAre Australia's gun laws the solution for the US?

Could Australia's gun laws work in the US?

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SportTrump: 'I will never leave this race'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says 'I will never leave this race' despite calls for him to step aside.

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SportCalifornia pair 'plotted before dating'

The couple behind the San Bernardino attack that killed 14 people were radicalised before they started dating, the director of the FBI has said.

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SportMiddle East chain bans Trump products

One of the Middle East's largest retail chains withdraws Donald Trump products from its shelves after he calls for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the US.

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SportYahoo reverses Alibaba spin-off plan

Yahoo has abandoned a plan to spin off its stake in Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba Group.

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weight loss fitnessStudy links body fat, weight loss, and chromosome length in breast cancer patients

It is well documented that a healthy diet and exercise are key in cancer prevention and management, but the exact mechanism hasn't been clear.

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weight loss fitnessWhat contributes to healthy living behaviors among children? It depends...

Scientists from the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute participated in several peer-reviewed articles that published yesterday in the International Journal of Obesity...

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weight loss fitnessMother's education impacts child's health from birth

Children born to mothers who did not finish high school have shorter telomeres, which may mean less protection against disease later in life.

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SportMontador family sue NHL over injuries

The family of former NHL player Steve Montador, who died earlier this year, are suing the league because of head injuries.

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SportUS billionaire dies in kayak accident

The US clothing billionaire and keen environmentalist Douglas Tompkins dies in a kayaking accident in southern Chile aged 72.

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SportSmith & Wesson gunmaker triples profits

One of the world's most famous gun-makers, Smith & Wesson, nearly triples its profits in three months to October compared to a year earlier.

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SportUS universities gripped by identity crisis

US universities gripped by identity crisis

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SportUS House votes to curb visa-free entry

After the Paris attacks, the US House of Representatives votes to restrict visa-free entry for people who have been to Iraq and Syria.

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SportUS House passes spending bill

The US House of Representatives passes a short-term budget bill, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown as the deadline quickly approaches.

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SportThe art of sucking up in Washington

The art of flattery in Clinton’s emails

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SportThe fear of being Muslim

North Americans face Islam backlash

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SportVIDEO: The hunt for Osama Bin Laden

In December 2001, CIA station chief Gary Berntsen led a team of men in Afghanistan to find Osama Bin Laden. He speaks to Witness about the mission to find the world's most wanted man.

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SportVIDEO: The US town with a majority Muslim council

Once heavily Polish Catholic, the Detroit-area town of Hamtramck now features a majority-Muslim city council.

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SportTrump remarks 'endanger US security'

The Pentagon warns that Donald Trump's plan to ban Muslims from the US endangers national security and emboldens Islamic State (IS) militants.

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weight loss fitnessNew risk score identifies link between lifestyle risk factors and mortality

A new lifestyle risk score based on six health behaviors identified two new risk factors (sedentary behavior and sleep) that can be used in addition to traditional risk factors, such as smoking and...

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SportEagles of Death Metal visit Bataclan

Eagles of Death Metal make an emotional return to the Bataclan theatre following the Paris terror attacks last month.

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SportTrudeau makes appeal to First Nations

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promises an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women in an appeal to First Nations chiefs.

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weight loss fitnessNew study finds adult fresh pear consumers had a lower body weight than non-pear consumers

It's National Pear Month and the perfect time to enjoy juicy, sweet pears. If that isn't reason enough to fill your shopping basket, there's another reason to add this fruit to your grocery list.

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weight loss fitnessObesity contributes to metastasis in ovarian cancer patients

Ovarian cancer is a deadly disease, one that's hard to detect until it has progressed significantly.

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SportZombie nativity scene draws ire in Ohio

For a second year in a row, Jasen and Amanda Dixon have constructed a zombie-themed nativity scene in their front garden, despite calls to remove it.

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SportAnglo American cuts workforce by 85,000

Shares in mining firm Anglo American drop by more than 10% after it unveils a huge restructuring programme which will shrink its workforce by more than 60%.

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weight loss fitnessSmoking and risky drinking rates down, but still too many Australians overweight or obese

The latest national health survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that smoking and risky alcohol consumption rates are down among Australian adults, but too many adults and children...

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SportVIDEO: Trump row: 'Ship them all back'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has called for a halt to Muslims entering the US, in the wake of the deadly California shootings.

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SportVIDEO: Trump: Total halt to Muslims entering US

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump calls for a temporary but total ban on Muslims entering the US, in the wake of the fatal California shootings.

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SportRepublicans slam Trump's 'Muslim ban'

Republicans deride as dangerous and "unhinged" presidential candidate Donald Trump's call for a "total and complete" halt to Muslims entering the US.

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SportVIDEO: Arnie: 'Use technology to help climate'

Former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger calls on world leaders to take action on climate action

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SportEagles of Death Metal on Paris stage

US rock band Eagles of Death Metal appear on stage in Paris - less than a month after deadly attacks during their performance in the French capital.

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SportTrump urges US ban on Muslim arrivals

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump urges "total and complete" halt to Muslims entering the US, in the wake of the deadly California shootings.

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SportCalifornia shooters had target practice

The two California shooters had target practice days before the San Bernardino attack that killed 14 people, says the FBI.

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SportUS court passes on assault weapons ban

The US Supreme court has refused to take up a case brought by gun owners challenging an Illinois city's ban on so-called assault weapons.

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SportHack a hairdryer: Campaign aimed at women suddenly backfires

The IBM campaign that got female scientists fuming

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SportGE scraps $3.3bn deal with Electrolux

General Electric announces plans to terminate the $3.3bn (£2.2bn) deal to sell its appliances unit to Swedish manufacturer Electrolux.

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SportChicago police to face US investigation

The US Department of Justice is planning to launch a wide-ranging investigation into the Chicago Police Department, according to several US media reports.

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weight loss fitnessSurgeon warns of 'malicious combination' behind surge in cases of kidney stones

A leading surgeon has warned a "malicious combination" of obesity, poor hydration, high blood pressure and a lack of exercise is behind a surge in cases of kidney stones.

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SportKendrick Lamar leads Grammy nominations

Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the field for next year's Grammy Awards, while Taylor Swift and The Weeknd also receive multiple nominations.

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SportVIDEO: US 'wants binding climate deal rules'

As politicians make a final push for a global climate pact in Paris, the US energy secretary says the processes around verification and climate targets should be binding.

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SportLou Reed's Wild Side star Woodlawn dies

Holly Woodlawn, the transgender actress who inspired Lou Reed's Walk on the Wild Side and appeared in Andy Warhol's films Trash and Women in Revolt, dies of cancer aged 69.

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weight loss fitnessHow much weight do we need to gain or lose to appear more attractive?

'Attractive' people earn higher wages and are more likely to win political elections. A new study pinpoints the exact amount of weight loss or gain required to appear attractive.

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SportVIDEO: How internet reacted to Obama's speech

US President Barack Obama has made a rare Oval Office address after the San Bernardino shootings that left 14 dead.

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SportVIDEO: Obama: 'We cannot turn against one another'

President Obama tells the American people not to turn against one another in the aftermath of the shootings in San Bernardino.

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SportLong-waited US supplies sent to ISS

A spacecraft carrying much-needed US supplies blasts off toward the International Space Station for the first time in months.

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SportVIDEO: Alberta's radical climate plan

The Premier of Alberta, Canada wants to completely phase out coal emissions.

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SportObama to make terror threat speech

President Obama is to give a rare televised speech from the Oval Office on the San Bernardino killings and the broader threat terrorism poses to the US.

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SportVIDEO: Shooting victim was 'precious' sister

Tamishia Clayborn, whose sister Sierra was killed in the San Bernardino shooting, says every time she got to see her sister was "precious".

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SportActor Morgan Freeman in plane scare

A private plane carrying Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman is forced to make an emergency landing, but the star and his pilot were unhurt.

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SportVIDEO: 'No wheels' plane in emergency landing

A plane in California makes an emergency belly landing after its landing gear failed to deploy.

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SportUS 'will not be terrorised' by shooting

President Barack Obama says the US "will not be terrorised" by the deadly shootings in San Bernardino, which the FBI is treating as a terror act.

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SportVIDEO: Shock at shooter's former mosque

Hundreds attend prayers at a mosque where the San Bernardino shooter celebrated his wedding reception.

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weight loss fitnessShould portion size be regulated?

There is strong evidence that people eat more if portions are larger. To defeat obesity, researchers suggest regulatory measures to reduce portion sizes.

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SportCalifornia shooters' family 'shocked'

Lawyers say relatives of the San Bernardino attackers are "in complete shock" over the killings the FBI is investigating as an "act of terrorism".

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SportBecoming radicalised – in secret

How people turn into extremists

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SportVIDEO: Recipes to cure the plague

The 17th Century recipe to 'cure the plague'

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SportThrone speech pledges 'smart' Canada

The annual Canadian 'throne speech' has promised job creation, better relationships with indigenous peoples, fighting climate change and keeping the peace.

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SportVIDEO: Inside US shooting suspects' home

The BBC's David Willis is among reporters given access to the house of two people accused of carrying out Wednesday's mass shooting in San Bernardino, California.

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SportVIDEO: 'I could never imagine my brother doing this'

The sister of one of the suspects in the San Bernardino shooting speaks of her shock at her brother's alleged actions.

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SportBryant wants to play at Rio 2016

Retiring LA Lakers great Kobe Bryant says he would love to represent the US at the 2016 Rio Olympics next summer.

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weight loss fitnessReport concludes that EU action is needed to set legal limits on trans fats in food

On 3 December, the European Commission adopted a report on trans fats (TFA) in food and in the overall diet of Europeans.

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SportCalifornia attacker 'supported IS'

The woman suspected with her husband of carrying out Wednesday's shootings in California had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, US media report.

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weight loss fitnessTeaching parents about the importance of breakfast has benefits for both parent and child

Both in-person and online education are effective in reducing breakfast-skipping and improving nutrition in children, according to a new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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SportUS economy adds 211,000 jobs

US jobs growth remained solid in November as the economy added 211,000 jobs, which could now signal a December interest rate rise.

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weight loss fitnessBrain receptors for hunger hormone control food intake, study shows

Activating receptors in the brain for the body's hunger hormone increases food-related behaviors, such as gathering, storing and consuming food, a finding that has implications for the treatment of...

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weight loss fitnessHow cold -- and a bacterium -- fight obesity

Mirko Trajkovski's team, at the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland, demonstrated a few weeks ago that the absence of gut microbiota can be linked to increased brown fat activation as a means...

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weight loss fitness10 Tips For Successful Weight Loss

In this article, we look at 10 tips for successful weight loss that can be followed to help you lose weight and keep it off for good.

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weight loss fitnessPsychologists pinpoint change in weight required to look healthier and more attractive

A good poker face might prevent others knowing what cards you're holding but it won't prevent them from knowing if you've gained or lost weight.

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SportRock star Weiland found dead on tour

Singer Scott Weiland, who had a long history of drug problems, is found dead as his band was due to perform at a concert in Minnesota.

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SportZuckerberg defends philanthropy plans

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg defends his move to set up a limited liability company (LLC) to act as a vehicle for philanthropic activities.

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SportColdplay to headline Super Bowl 50

Coldplay are to headline the half-time show at Super Bowl 50 - with Chris Martin describing it as the "greatest moment" in the band's career.

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Sport'Carnage' at California shooting scene

One of the first police to respond to Wednesday's deadly shooting at a California social services centre describes scenes of "unspeakable" carnage.

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SportCan F rating beat Hollywood sexism?

Can a new film rating beat sexism in Hollywood?

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SportGuilty verdict for former coal chief

A US jury has convicted the former head of a West Virginia coal mining company of failing to meet safety standards.

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weight loss fitnessGut microbes trigger fat loss in response to cold temperatures

Exposure to cold temperatures is known to mimic the effects of exercise, protecting against obesity and improving metabolic health.

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weight loss fitnessObesity may be passed on through marks in men's sperm

Epigenetic markers in men's sperm change according to their weight, and if they have children when they are obese, their offspring may inherit tendencies to obesity.

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SportExplosives at California shooters' home

Bomb equipment, weapons and ammunition have been found at the San Bernardino shooters' home, US police say.

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SportAll US combat roles open to women

The US defence secretary is to announce all combat roles will be open to women, officials say.

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SportYellen signals US interest rate rise

Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen tells the US Congress that the economy is reaching a point where it can handle an interest rate rise.

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weight loss fitnessChanges in foetal hearts found in pregnant women with diabetes or obesity

Changes in foetal hearts have been found in pregnant women with diabetes or obesity, in research presented today at EuroEcho-Imaging 2015 by Dr Aparna Kulkarni, paediatric cardiologist from the...

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weight loss fitnessStudy highlights the importance of physical activity and aerobic exercise for healthy brain function

Regardless of gender, young adults who have greater aerobic fitness also have greater volume of their entorhinal cortex, an area of the brain responsible for memory.

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weight loss fitnessGaining weight between pregnancies increases risk of infant death

Women who are of a healthy weight during their first pregnancy, but who subsequently gain weight between pregnancies, have an increased risk of infant death for their second.

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SportAfter a mass shooting, politicians 'shamed' for offering prayers

After California mass shooting, row erupts over offering prayers

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SportFifa confirms officials arrested by US

Fifa confirms "actions" by US authorities, after media reports of arrests of current and former officials in Zurich

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SportVIDEO: The story of the San Bernardino shooting

At least 14 people were killed after gunman attacked a community centre in San Bernardino.

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SportVIDEO: California shooting: Two suspects dead

Police confirm that two of the suspects in the shooting at a California social services centre are dead.

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SportVIDEO: 'We should never think this is normal'

Barack Obama reiterates the need for tighter gun laws in the US, after 14 people were killed in a mass shooting at a social services facility in California.

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SportHow do cartels get drugs into the US?

How do criminals get so many drugs into the US?

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SportTwo suspects dead after US mass shooting

Two heavily armed suspects - one male, one female - are dead in shootout after a mass shooting in California, police say

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SportVIDEO: Aerial footage of US shooting scene

Helicopter footage shows the police response to a shooting at a social services clinic in San Bernardino, California.

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SportWhistleblower brings down Chicago chief

The whistleblower that brought down a city's top cop

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SportVIDEO: Guess how equal women are in the US?

Americans guess how equal their society really is

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SportVIDEO: Police 'working to secure scene'

Police are attending a shooting at a social services facility for disabled people in California.

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SportCalifornia shooting: Victims reported

Shooting in San Bernardino, California, up to 20 victims reported, according to Fire Department

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weight loss fitnessParents need more guidance to prevent toddlers overeating

Reducing toddler's portion sizes or number of eating occasions could potentially help to target weight gain in later life according to new research from University College London (UCL).

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SportStatements in Freddie Gray trial begin

Opening statements are being read at the trial in the case of Freddie Gray, a Baltimore man whose death in police custody set off days of protests.

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weight loss fitnessWatching TV might slow your brain

The latest study to investigate long-term effects of television watching on cognitive functioning might have you reaching for power button on the remote.

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SportUS policeman defends shooting boy, 12

The policeman who shot and killed a 12-year-old waving a pellet gun says he thought the gun was real.

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weight loss fitnessGut bacteria dictate our appetite

Bacteria in our stomachs might be deciding when we've eaten enough and switch off appetite, according to new research.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is accused of hypocrisy by the opposition for using taxpayers' money to pay for child care.

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SportGuantanamo prisoner 'wrongly accused'

A Guantanamo Bay prisoner locked up for 13 years who was thought to be a member of al-Qaeda is found to be a victim of mistaken identity.

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Expert says diets fail because people don't address the emotional aspects of food.

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SportGuinean ex-leader smuggled $64,000

Sekouba Konate, a former Guinean president and serving African Union general, pleads guilty to smuggling tens of thousands of dollars into the US.

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The United States downgrades its safety rating of Thailand's aviation authority following earlier findings by a United Nations body.

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weight loss fitnessAre our diets becoming sweeter?

A new paper investigates global diets and finds that, overall, diets include more added sugar, increasing health risks for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke.

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weight loss fitnessType 2 diabetes reversed by losing fat from pancreas

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SportChris Brown cancels Australia-NZ tour

US singer Chris Brown has cancelled his December tour of Australia and New Zealand, promoters say, amid reports he was struggling to get visas.

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Are you paying too much for your sports shoes?

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How climate change is impacting farmers, surfers and other Los Angelinos.

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A Pearl Harbor survivor tells his story

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President Obama says the world can reach an agreement at the COP21 talks but at home in the US he faces a fight over carbon emissions targets.

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SportVIDEO: How climate has affected Yosemite

President Obama says the world can reach an agreement at the COP21 talks but at home in the US he faces a fight over carbon emissions targets.

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SportZuckerberg to give away 99% of shares

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan to give away 99% of shares as they announce daughter's birth

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SportPuerto Rico narrowly avoids default

Puerto Rico has narrowly avoided default by making a last minute payment on its outstanding debt.

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SportFour held in 'racial' protest shooting

Four men are charged in a shooting at an encampment outside a Minneapolis police station that left five protesters wounded.

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Police are investigating how the newly elected mayor of Alaska's state capital came to be found dead in his home.

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SportPeople cheered 9/11, says ex-NYC mayor

The former mayor of New York City says some people celebrated when 9/11 happened, but Donald Trump was wrong to say there were thousands.

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weight loss fitnessGastric artery embolization shows promise in treating obesity

An interventional radiology technique shows promise for helping morbidly obese patients lose weight, according to the preliminary results of a study presented today at the annual meeting of the...

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weight loss fitnessSins of the father could weigh on the next generation: RMIT study

The amount of food consumed by fathers could have a direct impact on their unborn children's health and wellbeing, according to new RMIT University research.

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weight loss fitnessMetformin does not improve glycemic control for overweight adolescents with type 1 diabetes

In a randomized trial that included overweight and obese adolescents with type 1 diabetes, the addition of metformin to insulin did not improve glycemic control after 6 months, according to a study...

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SportUS police chief fired over teen death

The mayor of Chicago asks his police chief to resign in the wake of the shooting death of black teenager Laquan McDonald.

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SportVolkswagen US sales fall by 25%

German carmaker Volkswagen sees its US sales fall by 25% in November as a result of the continuing emissions scandal.

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SportUS construction spending rises

Construction spending in the US reaches an eight-year high in October suggesting the economy is performing better than consumer spending has indicated.

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SportUS 'to deploy extra forces' to Iraq

US deploying specialised force to Iraq to build pressure on IS militants - US defence secretary Ashton Carter

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SportCanadian economy exits recession

Canada's economy emerges from recession in the third quarter after exports picked up, official figures show.

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SportUS to tighten visa waiver programme

The US says it wants to tighten travel restrictions on foreigners who visit the country without needing full visas, following the Paris attacks.

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A US marine is found guilty of killing a Filipina transgender woman, in a case which has strained ties between the US and the Philippines.

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SportYoung, geeky and black in Memphis

Teaching girls to code in Memphis, Tennessee

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SportPeru 'rebel' Berenson to return to US

US woman Lori Berenson, who was convicted in Peru of helping a rebel group, is allowed to return to the United States 20 years after her arrest.

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A new photography book brings together over a decade of photography dedicated to yoga and its greatest practitioners around the world.

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The gunman who allegedly killed three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado has appeared in court and will be charged with first-degree murder.

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The American singer and songwriter Pink has been named as a Unicef Ambassador.

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SportVictims of Planned Parenthood shooting

The three victims in the shooting around a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs have been identified and the alleged gunman appears in court.

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After an adult film star was accused of rape, the editor of an online magazine dedicated to pop culture and relationships has pulled his sex column.

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SportJustin Trudeau using father's desk

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau opts out of using former prime minister Stephen Harper's desk and uses his deceased father's desk instead.

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Jury selection has begun in trial of the first officer charged over the death of Freddie Gray.

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The higher rate of cancer-related deaths among racial minorities has often been attributed to disparities in cancer screening compliance, however, a new study did not find that the association...

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weight loss fitnessRSPH backs Health Committee calls for hard-hitting action by food industry to tackle childhood obesity crisis

RSPH has firmly backed recommendations made by the Health Select Committee in its much anticipated report on childhood obesity.

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SportBryant to retire at end of season

Kobe Bryant, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players in history, will retire at the end of the season.

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A new alliance of organisations fighting obesity has outlined ten priorities for Government, retailers and health professionals.

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weight loss fitnessWeight loss can preserve knee cartilage in obese people

An MRI study reveals that substantial weight loss can significantly slow the progression of knee cartilage degeneration in people who are obese.

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weight loss fitnessCould testosterone therapy benefit men with type 2 diabetes?

Researchers have established a link between testosterone, type 2 diabetes, obesity and renal failure, leading them to ask if testosterone could be a metabolic hormone.

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SportThe woman who built a coffee empire

The woman who built a coffee empire

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SportObama visits theatre attacked in Paris

US President Barack Obama, in Paris for the UN climate talks, visits the Bataclan theatre to pay his respects to the 90 people killed there.

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SportCool abortion debate - Colorado governor

Colorado's state governor urges both sides of the US abortion debate to "tone down the rhetoric", following Friday's family planning clinic attack.

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SportAdele's new album breaks US records

Adele's comeback album - 25 - has sold a record-breaking 3.38 million copies in its first week on sale in the US, according to Nielsen Music.

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SportInfluential US paper backs Christie

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie receives the endorsement of an influential paper in New Hampshire ahead of the Republican primary there.

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SportWhy the Smithsonian almost didn't exist

Why the world's largest museum almost didn't exist - three times

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SportVIDEO: Huge gingerbread house on display

A 22ft (6.7m) high gingerbread house has been unveiled at a San Francisco hotel, made out of 8,000 pieces of gingerbread and sweets.

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SportVIDEO: Dashboard camera catches near miss

Three people in Connecticut have a narrow escape after a car careens out of control and smashes into the vehicle next to them.

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SportVIDEO: Colorado shooting suspect surrenders

Three people - two civilians and a police officer - have been killed in a shooting at a family planning clinic in the US city of Colorado Springs.

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SportPolice probe Colorado shooter's motive

Police are working to establish the motive of a gunman who left three people dead at a family planning clinic in Colorado Springs on Friday.

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Sport'This is football's final frontier'

Why the US is falling in love with the Premier League

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weight loss fitnessHow fatty foods could be damaging your brain

A high-fat diet does not only lead to weight gain; a new study finds too much fat in the body may also trigger an autoimmune response that destroys brain cell connections.

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SportCanada 'to admit Alan Kurdi relatives'

Relatives of Syrian boy Alan Kurdi, whose drowning off Turkey triggered an international outcry, are to be admitted to Canada, his aunt says.

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SportPolice injured in Colorado shooting

Three officers have been injured in an "active shooter" incident in US city of Colorado Springs, police say.

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SportDutch to appeal Starbucks tax ruling

The Dutch finance ministry says it will fight a ruling ordering it to recover as much as €30m (£21.2m) in tax from Starbucks.

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SportArrest over killing of Chicago boy

Chicago police say a 27-year-old man has been arrested over the execution-style murder of a nine-year-old boy, Tyshawn Lee, earlier this month.

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SportVIDEO: 'Exploded SpaceX rocket' found in UK

Maritime and Coastguard Agency find what they believe is a Nasa rocket which blew up moments after take-off in June.

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weight loss fitnessOverweight, obesity in early adulthood raises risk for sudden cardiac death

Being overweight or obese in early and mid-adulthood has been linked to greater risk of sudden cardiac death in a new study, emphasizing the need to maintain a healthy weight.

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SportSpace rocket debris found off Scilly

A large chunk of an American space rocket is found in the sea off the Isles of Scilly.

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SportCanadian Miss World 'barred from China'

Canada's Miss World contender says she was barred from boarding a plane from Hong Kong to the Chinese city hosting this year's pageant.

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SportTrump denies mocking disabled reporter

Republican presidential contender Donald Trump denies mocking a disabled New York Times reporter during a campaign address earlier this week.

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SportBorn in the USA but choosing Ghana

Why African Americans are choosing to live in Ghana

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SportObama 'disturbed' by dashcam video

President Barack Obama says he is "deeply disturbed" by a police video that shows a white officer shooting a black teenager 16 times in Chicago.

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SportVIDEO: Citizen journalists capture life in Raqqa under Islamic State

Citizen journalists are the main - and often only - source of information about life in a city controlled by the so-called Islamic State.

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Mind-body medicine (MBM) is a holistic approach that has the potential to ward off more heart attacks than conventional prevention programs.

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SportSecurity tightened for NY Thanksgiving

A record number of police officers are set to patrol the streets of Manhattan during this year's Thanksgiving Day parade.

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SportTop US academy bans pillow fights

Huge pillow fights among US cadets to mark the end of summer training at the prestigious West Point military academy are to be banned.

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weight loss fitnessData scientists create world's first therapeutic venom database

Open-source library describes nearly 43,000 effects on the human body.What doesn't kill you could cure you.

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SportVIDEO: 'Audio warning' released by Turkish military

The Turkish military has released what it says is an audio recording of the warning given to the Russian plane shot down by Turkey on the Syrian border.

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SportVIDEO: The pilots flying drones over Syria

From an airbase in Lincolnshire, RAF crews are flying unmanned drones over the skies of Iraq and Syria against Islamic State.

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SportVIDEO: Baby found in NY church nativity manger

A newborn baby has been called ''a miracle child'' after being found in the nativity manger of the Holy Child Jesus Church in Queens, New York.

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SportVIDEO: Australian man drives into bushfire

A man who was filming on his phone while driving past a bushfire says he is lucky to be alive, after the flames engulfed his car.

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weight loss fitnessDietary restriction gives fruit flies a rhythm for a long life

Research on circadian clocks identifies critical role for peripheral clock genes in fat metabolism and aging and presents new targets for drug development.

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SportVIDEO: 'No one can tell you who to love'

Hilary Swank, Oscar-winning actor, talks to BBC 100 Women.

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A demolition worker has survived after a 113-year-old smokestack fell on him in Alabama, US.

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A new study from scientists at the Monell Center and collaborators reveals that while foods such as vanilla pudding taste sweeter following three months on a low-sugar diet, the level of sweetness...

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weight loss fitnessProlonged sitting worsens health for heart disease patients

Researchers find heart disease patients may worsen their health by spending too much time sitting. What is more, exercise does not counteract this effect.

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weight loss fitnessRecommended levels of activity rarely achieved by obese children and those with liver disease

In a new study published in the journal Nutrients, research from the University of Surrey and the Children's Liver Disease Foundation has found that both obese children and those with Non-Alcoholic...

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SportTrump mocks disabled reporter

Republican presidential contender Donald Trump is criticised for mocking a disabled New York Times reporter.

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A mother who left her newborn baby in a manger in a nativity scene in a New York church has been found and will not be charged, officials say.

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SportThanksgiving with black families (and white, Mexican, and other families too)

How black, white, Mexican, Jewish, Asian and other families celebrate

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A man who killed his wife and posted a photo of the corpse on Facebook is found guilty of murder by a jury in Florida.

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SportVIDEO: Anger in Chicago over police killing

Hundreds of protesters in Chicago voice their anger over a video showing a white officer shooting a young black suspect 16 times.

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SportVIDEO: Canada 'strong role to play' against IS

The end of its bombing campaign against Islamic State does not mean Canada is scaling back its role, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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SportNFL star had brain trauma disease

Former US football player Frank Gifford's family says he had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is a brain injury disease.

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SportHIV pill price cut by half in US

The company that sparked an outcry by raising the price of its HIV drug in the US by 5,000% says it will cut its price for some users.

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SportVIDEO: Obama pardons pair of turkeys

President Barack Obama pardons turkeys for the seventh year in a row, this time a pair named 'Honest' and 'Abe'.

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weight loss fitnessOverweight, obesity early in life increase risk of cardiac death

Later weight loss doesn't completely mitigate risk of elevated BMI in young adulthood.

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SportNo credible threat to US - Obama

US President Barack Obama announces ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday that there is no 'specific or credible' threat of a terrorist attack to date.

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SportProtests after Chicago dashcam video

Chicago police arrest five people protesting over a video showing a white police officer shooting a black teenager 16 times in the city last year.

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weight loss fitnessHealthy Thanksgiving: the science of overeating and avoiding food poisoning

Everyone loves a little indulgence over the holidays, but what happens to our body when we overindulge? We find out and look at ways to avoid a food-poisoning catastrophe.

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SportBaby abandoned at NY nativity scene

A newborn baby with his umbilical cord still attached is found lying in a manger at New York's Holy Child of Jesus church, police say.

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weight loss fitnessWhy weight loss is harder when we carry more fat

Scientists have discovered the more fat we carry, the more our bodies appear to produce a protein that blocks our ability to burn fat.

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SportNazi-inspired TV adverts removed in NY

Nazi-inspired advertising for the TV show The Man in the High Castle is removed from the subway in New York after complaints.

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weight loss fitnessSuperfoods: Health Benefits, Uses and Risks

Find out all about superfoods; foods that typically provide many nutritional benefits, such as vitamins, mineral and antioxidants, for minimal calories.

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SportVIDEO: What led to fatal Chicago police shooting?

Dashboard camera footage has been released of the moment a black teenager was shot dead by a white police officer in Chicago.

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SportVIDEO: Homeless photographer captures New York

Homeless photographers capture their lives

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SportChicago police release shooting dashcam

US officials release dashboard camera video showing a white policeman shooting a black teenager last year in Chicago as a murder charge is brought.

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SportUS retailer Costco in E. coli scare

Wholesale outlet Costco is the latest retailer to be linked to an outbreak of E .coli, says the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

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SportVIDEO: Steven Spielberg on spying and politics

BBC Newsnight's Stephen Smith speaks to director Steven Spielberg about his new Cold War thriller Bridge of Spies, the power of TV, and the trickiest actor he has ever worked with.

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SportVIDEO: Test flight for 're-useable spaceship'

The Amazon.com entrepreneur Jeff Bezos has claimed success on the second flight of his New Shepard spaceship.

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SportHow a Chicago teenager was shot dead

What happened in Chicago police shooting

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SportCanada reveals Syrian refugee plan

Canada is resettling 25,000 Syrian refugees by end of February 2016, the newly elected Liberal government says.

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weight loss fitnessStored fat fights against the body's attempts to lose weight

The fatter we are, the more our body appears to produce a protein that inhibits our ability to burn fat, suggests new research published in the journal Nature Communication.

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weight loss fitnessFood odors activate impulse area of the brain in obese children

The area of the brain associated with impulsivity and the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder is activated in obese children when introduced to food smells, according to a study being...

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