SportThe ideas of Alvin Toffler

In his influential books, futurologist Alvin Toffler predicted social, economic and technological change.

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Sport$24m found in Miami attic drugs raid

More than $24 million (£18m) had been found in a Miami attic during a drugs raid, police say.

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SportPredicting the internet

Futurologist Alvin Toffler predicted everything from the rise of the Internet to the decline of the nuclear family, but he wasn't always right

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SportHershey rejects $23bn Mondelez takeover offer

Hershey rejects a $23bn (£17bn) offer from Mondelez that would bring some of the world's best known chocolate and biscuit brands under one roof.

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SportAdnan Syed of Serial podcast has new trial

The man at the centre of popular podcast Serial, Adnan Syed, is to receive a new trial, says a judge.

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SportUS military lifts transgender ban

The US military lifts its ban on transgender members, allowing them to openly serve in the country's armed forces.

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weight loss fitnessHow a low-calorie diet could extend lifespan

Overeating can lead to health issues that can shorten one's life, such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

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SportGreek gift

A new exhibit at National Geographic Museum celebrates ancient Greece's invention of democracy - and the objects which show the early history of the form of government.

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Sport'Gunman' at key US Air Force base

Andrews air force base in the US state of Maryland is locked down amid reports that a gunman is at large.

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weight loss fitnessStudy uses diverse sample to examine childhood weight's link to age of first substance use

Girls who were overweight as children are likely to begin using cigarettes, marijuana or alcohol at an earlier age than their healthy-weight peers, according to a new study by researchers in the...

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SportAlvin Toffler, futurologist guru, dies at 87

Alvin Toffler, the author of Future Shock and other works predicting social, economic and technological change, dies at 87.

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SportUS election: Michael Sandford who 'wanted to shoot Trump' charged

A British man, who allegedly snatched a police officer's gun at a rally for Donald Trump, has been charged, but not with plotting to kill him.

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SportNFL: Indianapolis Colts give Andrew Luck record contract

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck becomes the highest-earning player in NFL history with a six-year contract worth $140m.

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SportCyclist in northern US killed by grizzly bear

A grizzly bear attacks and kills a cyclist just outside Glacier National Park, police in the northern US state of Montana say.

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SportOscars push for more gender and ethnical diversity

Oscar organisers invite a record number of new members to vote in the next Academy Awards, in response to sharp criticism about lack of diversity.

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SportBrexit: Obama warns on global growth after UK vote

US President Barack Obama says that the British vote to leave the European Union raises "longer-term concerns about global growth".

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SportUS compensates Cameroon family for child killed by UN car

The US has compensated the family of a Cameroon boy who was struck and killed by a vehicle in UN Ambassador Samantha Power's motorcade.

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SportDeutsche Bank and Santander fail US stress test

Nearly all large US banks pass the Federal Reserve's annual stress test, with only Europe's Deutsche Bank and Santander failing.

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SportNoisy neighbour

Despite being a important trade and defence partner, the US tends to ignore Canada. But that's paradoxically because the two get along so well, as Jordan Michael Smith writes.

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SportUS election: 'I like waterboarding a lot', says Donald Trump

Republican Donald Trump repeats calls for the return of waterboarding against Islamic State militants, hours after a terror attack in Istanbul.

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SportTrudeau and Obama in post-Brexit trade talks

US President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are meeting to discuss trade co-operation in the wake of the Brexit vote

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SportHugh Laurie to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hugh Laurie, Ryan Reynolds and Eva Longoria are among the personalities who will be awarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2017.

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SportBeing called a 'bitch'

Why is Hillary Clinton so often associated with the word "bitch" - and how offensive is it?

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SportTrudeau's Brexit message to youth

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoken to young people about Brexit and vote differences between old and young people

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weight loss fitnessObesity and multiple sclerosis: Is there a causal relationship?

A new study shows that genetically elevated BMI is linked with risk of MS, 'providing evidence for a causal role for obesity in MS etiology.'

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SportElvis guitarist Scotty Moore dies aged 84

Pioneering rock guitarist Scotty Moore, who was a member of Elvis Presley's original band dies, aged 84.

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SportToyota recalls half million US cars over faulty airbags

Japanese carmaker Toyota says it will recall 482.000 vehicles in the US over faulty airbags.

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SportDreamWorks chief sued over Comcast sale

The chief executive of DreamWorks Animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg, faces a lawsuit from minority investors over the sale to Comcast.

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SportJustin Trudeau gets comic book treatment in Marvel tale

A cartoon depiction of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears on the cover of a new Marvel comic book coming out in August.

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SportTop Gear USA cancelled, BBC confirms

The US version of the popular motoring show has been cancelled, the BBC has confirmed.

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SportHuge fire after freight trains collide in Texas

Two freight trains have collided in Panhandle, Texas, leaving at least one person injured.

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SportWedding feast

A Canadian mum has gained internet fame for taking time out of her own wedding to breastfeed her nine-month-old daughter

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SportUS military failed Americans in Benghazi, says House

A new report from Republicans in the House of Representatives finds that the US military failed to protect the four Americans who died in Benghazi.

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SportUS border authority seeks travellers' social media details

Travellers seeking visa waiver entry to the US may soon be asked to list their social media profiles, if a Department of Homeland Security proposal is enacted.

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SportPat Summitt, legend of women's basketball, dies at 64

Acclaimed basketball coach Pat Summitt, who led one of the best teams in college history and the USA team to Olympic glory, dies aged 64 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

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SportUS economic growth for first quarter revised higher

The US economy grew faster than previously estimated in the first quarter of the year, official figures show.

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SportVW in $14.7bn emissions scandal deal

Volkswagen has agreed a $14.7bn (£11.3bn) settlement deal with US regulators after admitting it cheated emission tests.

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SportIkea recalls Malm drawers in North America after child deaths

Ikea is to recall 27 million Malm chests of drawers in North America after the deaths of three children in the US.

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weight loss fitnessBorderline Diabetes: What You Need to Know

Borderline diabetes, known as prediabetes, is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be type 2 diabetes.

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SportNot 'cool'

American Red Cross causes controversy with 'super racist' swimming pool safety poster

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SportBrexit lessons

Britain's vote to leave the EU has some American voters thinking twice about November's election

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SportRussian 'harassment' of US diplomats on rise

Harassment against US diplomats by Russian security agents has been on the rise ever since sanctions were imposed two years ago, say officials.

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SportWhites and blacks in US 'disagree on racism'

Views on racial discrimination and race in the US differ wildly among blacks and whites, a new report from the Pew Research Center finds.

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SportHillary Clinton campaigns with Senator Elizabeth Warren

Senator Warren introduces Hillary Clinton in Cincinnati, Ohio at their first joint campaign event

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SportUS Supreme Court overturns ex-Virginia governor's conviction

The US Supreme Court unanimously overturns a conviction against former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell on public corruption charges

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SportParrot squawk 'evidence' in murder trial

A prosecutor in Sand Lake, Michigan is considering whether the squawkings of a foul-mouthed African Grey Parrot may be used as evidence in a murder trial.

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SportOrlando medic: 'I can still see victims’ faces'

A doctor who treated victims of the Orlando massacre talks of the mental scars left by what he experienced.

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SportUS Healthcare records offered for sale online

Three US healthcare organisations are reportedly being held to ransom by a hacker who stole data on hundreds of thousands of patients.

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weight loss fitnessChildren consuming sports drinks unnecessarily

A high proportion of 12-14 year olds are regularly consuming sports drinks socially, increasing their risk of obesity and tooth erosion, concludes a Cardiff University School of Dentistry survey.

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SportLady Gaga: 'Be kind to cure disharmony in United States'

Lady Gaga and the Dalai Lama addressed the US Conference of Mayors in Indianapolis on Sunday.

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SportStrict Texas abortion law struck down

The US Supreme Court strikes down a 2013 Texas abortion law that imposed restrictive regulations on the procedure, in a landmark ruling.

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weight loss fitnessOverweight or not, mannose levels may indicate diabetes risk

Even if you are not overweight, your mannose levels may indicate whether you're at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) or insulin resistance (IR), a Swedish study shows.

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weight loss fitnessAdherence to cancer prevention guidelines may reduce risk

Following cancer prevention guidelines on diet and physical activity consistently reduced overall cancer incidence and mortality, as well as reducing risk of breast, endometrial, and colorectal...

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SportOklahoma in the US opens first abortion clinic in 30 years

The first new abortion clinic in more than three decades is opening in the US state of Oklahoma, weeks after politicians in the state backed a bill to ban abortion there.

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weight loss fitnessFruits for Diabetes: All You Need to Know

Is fruit unhealthy for people with diabetes? This article takes a look at whether people with diabetes should make room in their diet for fruit.

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weight loss fitnessObese fathers may increase daughters' breast cancer risk

Fathers who are obese are more likely to have daughters who are overweight at birth and at greater risk for breast cancer, new research suggest.

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SportClashes at white-supremacist rally in Sacramento leave 10 injured

At least 10 people are wounded, two seriously, in clashes between right-wing extremists and counter-protesters in Sacramento, California.

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SportKeystone pipeline: Company to sue over rejection

TransCanada, the company behind the disputed Keystone XL pipeline, has filed a formal request to the US government to claim $15bn in damages over the rejection of the project.

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SportUS floods survivor: 'There were bodies floating'

Survivors of the floods in West Virgina in the US have described scenes of death and devastation.

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SportFull Metal Jacket and Dispatches writer Michael Herr dies

Michael Herr, who co-wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay for Full Metal Jacket and whose non-fiction novel Dispatches documented the Vietnam War, dies aged 76.

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SportBill Cunningham, New York Times fashion photographer, dies at 87

Veteran fashion photographer Bill Cunningham, who made his name chronicling trends on the streets of New York, dies aged 87.

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SportTwo killed in California wildfires

Two people are killed and thousands have to flee their homes as a wildfire spreads out of control in California.

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SportLurking challenges

PJ Crowley considers the future of the "special relationship" between the US and the UK after the British vote to leave the EU.

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SportPrince's Yellow Cloud guitar fetches $137,500 at US auction

A Yellow Cloud electric guitar owned and played by the late pop star Prince has sold at auction in the US for $137,500.

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SportGlass slide opens 1,000ft above LA

A glass slide fixed 1,000ft along the outside of a skyscraper in Los Angeles opens to the public on Saturday.

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SportLos Angeles glass slide opens 1,000ft up skyscraper

A glass slide fixed 1,000ft (305m) along the outside of a skyscraper in Los Angeles opens to the public.

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SportWest Virginia deadly floods: Hundreds rescued, 23 dead

Hundreds of people stranded by floods have been rescued in West Virginia, as the death toll has reached 23, officials say.

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SportUS weather: Floods and fire in east and west

Flooding in West Virginia and wildfires in California have killed dozens and forced thousands of people from their homes.

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SportUS military 'to lift transgender ban'

The Pentagon will lift its ban on openly transgender service personnel next month, US officials say.

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SportBrexit fall-out

This is not the decision the Obama administration had hoped for. It also wasn't the result the president had helped campaign for.

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SportFourteen people die in US floods

At least 14 people die in devastating flooding in the US state of West Virginia, according to the state governor.

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SportObama: 'Special relationship with UK will endure'

President Obama has said the special relationship between the US and the UK will continue after the UK's exit from the EU.

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SportStonewall to become US gay rights monument - Obama

US President Barack Obama is to designate the first national monument to gay rights at the site of the iconic Stonewall Inn in New York.

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SportCalifornia wildfire forces hundreds to flee flames

A wildfire destroys at least 80 buildings and forces hundreds of people to flee their homes in central California.

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SportCalifornia blaze 'most destructive I've ever seen'

Firefighter-shot footage shows the impact of the so-called Erskine blaze, which has torn across 11 miles of parched central California in just 13 hours.

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weight loss fitnessWalking meetings increase physical activity among white-collar workers

Changing one seated meeting per week into a walking meeting increased the physical activity levels of white-collar workers by 10 minutes, according to a University of Miami study.

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SportUS election: Sanders says he will vote for Clinton

US Senator Bernie Sanders says he will vote for his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in November's presidential election.

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SportDonald Trump on EU: 'Brexit is a good thing'

Donald Trump says the UK vote to leave the EU is "a good thing" as he lands in Scotland open his Turnberry golf resort.

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weight loss fitnessMemory improved by protein released in response to running

A new mouse study finds that running releases a protein in muscle cells called cathepsin B, which travels to the brain to boost memory recall.

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SportTrump due in Scotland for resort opening

US presidential hopeful Donald Trump is due to arrive in Scotland for the official reopening of Trump Turnberry, following its major refurbishment.

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SportThe heroin vigilante

After a Pennsylvania man was stopped and arrested with a cache of weapons in New York's Holland Tunnel, a complicated story about the ravages of heroin in a small town emerged.

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SportIn quotes

A look at some of the UK issues Donald Trump has spoken about as the US billionaire presidential hopeful visits Britain.

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SportOne man's war on heroin

A man who lost his daughter to heroin became set on rescuing other young drug addicts.

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SportGoldman drops campus interviews

Goldman Sachs is scrapping face-to-face interviews on university campuses in a bid to attract a wider range of talent.

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SportTimelapse shows fiver-year World Trade Center station build

Timelapse video shows the five year construction of the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York.

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SportSecurity tight for Scotland visit

US Presidential hopeful Donald Trump touches down in Scotland, to open his revamped £200m golf resort.

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SportUS Democrats end gun control sit-in

US Democrats end their sit-in protest over gun control after more than 24 hours occupying the floor of the House.

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SportLed Zeppelin cleared of plagiarism in Stairway case

Led Zeppelin did not plagiarise the opening chords of the rock epic Stairway to Heaven from the US band Spirit, a jury in Los Angeles finds.

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SportUS court rejects conservative challenge to affirmative action

The US Supreme Court rejected a challenge to universities' consideration of race when selecting applicants.

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SportVolkswagen 'to pay $10bn' for US emissions scandal

Volkswagen agrees to pay $10.2bn (£6.9bn) to settle some claims in the US from its emissions cheating scandal, according to reports.

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SportDemocrat stage Congress sit-in over gun control

Democrats have staged a sit-in in the lower house of the US Congress to demand a vote on gun control legislation.

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SportCourt decision 'heartbreaking'

President Obama has called a US Supreme Court split decision on shielding undocumented immigrants "heartbreaking".

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SportTrump emails supporters asking for cash

He only has $1.3 million left in his campaign bank account so the Republican nominee is asking for cash.

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weight loss fitnessProviding bite count feedback helps lower calorie intake

New wearable technology is helping to provide novel weight loss tools. One way is by providing bite count feedback, which allows users to keep track of the number of bites during a meal.

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weight loss fitnessBan fast food deliveries to schools: Almost one quarter of young people order takeaways to their schools

A new report, 'The Child's Obesity Strategy', is calling for a ban on fast food takeaway deliveries to schools and the introduction of new initiatives such as film-style classifications on...

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SportMacy's chief executive Terry Lundgren to step down

US department store giant Macy's announces that its chief executive Terry Lundgren will step down in 2017.

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SportOfficer cleared over Freddie Gray murder

Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson found not guilty in US trial for murder of black detainee Freddie Gray

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SportTop US court split on Obama migrant plan

Supreme Court split on Barack Obama’s plan to shield millions living illegally in US, case sent back to lower court

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weight loss fitnessHow Should I Organize my Diet to Help my Diabetes?

A healthy diet is very important for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but what foods are best? This article looks at suitable foods and diet tips.

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SportRepublicans dismiss gun-control protest as publicity stunt

Republicans dismiss as a "publicity stunt" a continuing sit-in protest over gun laws by Democrats in the US House of Representatives.

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SportBlackberry loss widens to $670m

Blackberry reports a $670m (£450m) quarterly net loss, but the mobile phone company forecasts that its full-year results will beat expectations.

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SportFirst bid for McDonald's China franchises confirmed

The first bid is confirmed for McDonald's China and Hong Kong restaurants, as the US fast food giant plans to franchise its business in the country.

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weight loss fitness'Get children playing outdoors' to improve academic success and reduce obesity

Campaigns to promote physical activity and reduce obesity among children should focus more on active outdoor play, according to a study led at the University of Strathclyde.

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SportDemocrats stage gun law protest in House of Representatives

Democrats in the US Congress are staging a protest in the House of Representatives.

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SportCash crop

The number of businesses in the cannabis industry in the US is growing but the legal grey zone the sector falls into can make finding funding tough.

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SportDemocrats hold Congress 'sit-in' protest to force gun control vote

Democratic congressmen are refusing to leave the floor of the House of Representatives in order to force a vote on gun control regulations.

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SportHouse Democrats stage sit-in on US gun control

Georgia congressman John Lewis led a sit-in on the House floor with his fellow Democrats to force a vote on gun control.

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SportUS election: Donald Trump attacks 'most corrupt' Hillary Clinton

Republican nominee-to-be Donald Trump attacks Hillary Clinton's integrity, calling her the most corrupt presidential candidate ever.

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weight loss fitnessGrub's up! How eating insects could benefit health

The thought of munching a barbecued beetle might turn your stomach, but it could be highly nutritious. We look at the health benefits of eating insects.

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weight loss fitnessIs 'when we eat' as important as 'what we eat'?

In a review of research on the effect of meal patterns on health, the few studies available suggest that eating irregularly is linked to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure...

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SportGrieving US father on 'drugs rescue' raid

A man who lost his daughter to heroin is arrested driving into New York with a cache of weapons to "rescue" another girl from a drug dealer.

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SportMark Zuckerbeg masks Mac webcam and microphone

A photograph of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg shows tape has been used to cover his MacBook Pro's webcam and mic.

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SportJohn Boyega to star in Kathryn Bigelow film about 1967's Detroit riots

The Star Wars actor says he's joined the cast of a Kathryn Bigelow film about the Detroit riots, which took place in the 1960s.

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SportIMF warns the US over high poverty

The International Monetary Fund has warned the US over its high poverty rate in its annual assessment of the economy.

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SportKansas dad gets a tattoo to match his son's brain cancer surgery scar

A 28-year-old father in America has shaved his head and got a tattoo to match his son's brain surgery scar.

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weight loss fitnessSORLA controls insulin signaling to promote obesity in mice

Large-scale genetic studies have linked variations in genes and proteins to an increased risk for developing obesity.

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SportLed Zeppelin singer tells court he 'can't recall almost anyone'

Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant tells a US court hearing the Stairway to Heaven copyright case that he "can't recall almost anyone" from the 1970s.

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SportTwo California men convicted of plotting to support IS

Two men from California are found guilty of plotting to provide material support to the so-called Islamic State group.

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SportUS congressman convicted of fraud

Veteran US Congressman Chaka Fattah is convicted of multiple frauds and will be sentenced in October.

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SportFirst Lady Michelle Obama joins Snapchat

First Lady Michelle Obama joins messaging app Snapchat ahead of her trip to Liberia, Morocco and Spain to promote education for girls

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SportClinton: Trump would be 'reckless' with US economy

Hillary Clinton says presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump would be "reckless" with the US economy and send the country into a recession.

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SportFacebook scraps in-video links to other sites

Facebook withdraws video creators' ability to embed links into their clips to direct viewers to their own sites.

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SportBoeing and Iran Air reach landmark $25bn deal

US aircraft maker Boeing announces that it has reached a deal with Iran Air that could be worth up to $25bn (£17bn).

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SportOrlando shooting: Mother of 11 killed at nightclub laid to rest

A surviving victim of the Orlando nightclub shooting delivers a tearful eulogy for his mother who was killed in the attack

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SportBear cub Snowy killed by car in Grand Teton National Park

A bear cub named Snowy was killed in a possible hit-and-run near Grand Teton National Park, despite his likely mother's attempts to save him.

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SportChild sex 'predator' from Cambridgeshire facing life in US jail

A child sex offender may spend the rest of his life in a US jail after he was caught in a sting by undercover officers trying to pay for sex with a boy.

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SportJoe Biden to begin Irish visit

US Vice President Joe Biden is due to fly into Dublin Airport on Tuesday evening to begin a six-day visit to the Republic of Ireland.

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SportArrested man 'wanted to shoot Donald Trump'

A Briton who tried to grab a police officer's gun at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas said he wanted to shoot the US candidate, court papers say.

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SportUS elections 2016: Clinton outpaces Trump in fund-raising

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton enjoys a huge financial advantage over Republican rival Donald Trump, figures show.

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SportPerilous wildfires rage in California

A fire that started on Sunday in San Diego County, near the border with Mexico, has charred more than 1,900 acres of land.

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SportCalifornia wildfires force hundreds to flee their homes

Wildfires that started on Monday in California have forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes.

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SportYou're fired: Trump sacks campaign manager, Lewandowski

Corey Lewandowski, the man who guided Donald Trump on his journey to become the Republican presidential candidate, has been fired.

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SportArrested man 'wanted to shoot Trump'

Man arrested at Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas trying to take policeman's gun says he wanted to kill the US Republican candidate - court papers.

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SportMan arrested as 12 girls found in US house

Three people in the US have been charged after a 14-year-old Amish girl was "given" to a much older man who had helped her parents financially, police say.

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SportAnton Yelchin death: Fiat Chrysler probe after Star Trek actor killed by his car

Fiat Chrysler says it will investigate after Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin is killed by a car that had been recalled in Los Angeles.

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SportWalmart announces Chinese partnership with JD.com

Walmart announces a partnership with the Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com to help revive the struggling website Yihaodian.

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SportStar Trek director leads tributes to Yelchin

Anton Yelchin's Star Trek colleagues have lead the tributes to the actor who has died at the age of 27.

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SportOrlando gunman phone transcripts released

Partial transcripts of phone calls have been released between police and the Orlando gunman Omar Mateen who killed 49 people in a nightclub.

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SportWhat's behind the deadly heat?

Southwestern states of America have been seeing near record June temperatures and the heat extends eastwards through the week.

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SportOrlando shooting: US to release transcript of gunman's police calls

A partial transcript of the calls between the gunman, who killed 49 people at an Orlando nightclub, and police negotiators is to be released by the FBI.

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SportUS election: Trump top aide leaves campaign

The campaign manager for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Corey Lewandowski, is to leave his job.

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SportSolar Impulse takes to the skies on Atlantic voyage

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has set off from New York to cross the Atlantic for the latest stage of an attempt to fly around the globe using solar energy.

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SportSolar Impulse sets off on 90-hour Atlantic crossing

Solar Impulse 2 aircraft sets off from New York to cross the Atlantic - the longest leg an attempt to fly around the globe using solar energy.

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SportWhy gay clubs matter

When a gunman killed 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, he desecrated a space they'd considered safe. Here's why gay clubs are so important to LGBT people.

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SportLeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers beat Golden State Warriors to win NBA title

A LeBron James-inspired Cleveland Cavaliers complete their comeback from 3-1 down to beat Golden State Warriors in the best-of-seven NBA finals.

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SportUS Open 2016: Dustin Johnson wins first major amid farcical finish

Ireland's Shane Lowry lets slip a four-shot lead as Dustin Johnson wins his first major after a controversial finish at Oakmont.

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SportWooing the vote

Donald Trump's popularity with white America doesn't guarantee him the White House.

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SportTrump says US should consider profiling against crime

The presumptive Republican candidate in the US presidential election, Donald Trump, suggests the country should consider using profiling to combat crime.

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SportAnton Yelchin, Star Trek's Chekov, killed by his own car

Anton Yelchin, the Russian-born actor who played Chekov in the new Star Trek films, has been killed by his own car at his home in Los Angeles, police say.

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SportMexico 'Voice' singer Alejandro Fuentes shot in Chicago

A former contestant on Mexico's version of The Voice TV talent show is shot dead in Chicago.

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SportFormer Vanderbilt college football player convicted of rape

A former college football player is convicted after a jury found that he encouraged teammates to rape an unconscious woman he had been dating.

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Sport'Angels' protect Orlando funeral from anti-gay Westboro protesters

When a small group from the Westboro Baptist Church picketed the funeral of an Orlando shooting victims, people dressed as guardian angels to stop them.

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weight loss fitnessObesity linked to abnormal reward response to sugary foods

Preference for sweet treats is influenced by age and dopamine levels in healthy-weight people, but this is not the case for those who are obese.

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SportPresident Obama in Yosemite: 'Climate change is a reality'

President Barack Obama draws attention to the dangers of climate change while on a visit to Yosemite National Park in California.

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SportColorado mother rescues son from mountain lion's mouth

A Colorado mother saves her five-year-old son by prying open a mountain lion's mouth after it attacked the boy in their front yard, officials say.

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SportNew approach

A pilot project tries to prevent crime through cash handouts

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SportPennsylvania couple charged after 'gifting' daughter to older man

Three people in Pennsylvania are charged after a 14-year-old Amish girl was given to a much older man who had helped her parents financially.

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SportChicago man shot dead during Facebook live-stream

A Chicago man has been shot dead while live-streaming a video of himself on Facebook, police say - the video has had nearly 700,000 views.

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SportCanada's parliament passes assisted suicide bill

Canada's parliament has passed a contentious bill to allow medically-assisted death for terminally ill people.

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SportSenate to vote on gun bills which are unlikely to pass

The US Senate will vote on four gun-control related measures on Monday in the wake of the Orlando nightclub massacre, but they are unlikely to pass.

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SportMeat Loaf collapses during show

US rock star Meat Loaf has collapsed on stage during a concert in Canada.

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SportCanadian MP's tears in Jo Cox tribute

Canadian MP Nathan Cullen, who was a friend of Jo Cox, breaks down with emotion as he pays tribute to the late MP in Canada's House of Commons.

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weight loss fitnessOverweight adolescent men more likely to develop severe liver disease later in life

The first study that shows that overweight in late adolescence in men is a significant risk factor for developing severe liver disease later in life has been published in the Journal of Hepatology.

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weight loss fitnessHow much you weigh as a teenager is linked to your risk of heart failure in early middle age

Research that followed more than 1.6 million Swedish men from adolescence onwards between 1968 and 2005 has shown that those who were overweight as teenagers were more likely to develop heart...

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SportRevlon to buy Elizabeth Arden for $870m

Cosmetics firm Revlon agrees to buy Elizabeth Arden, in a deal that will create a company with sales of about $3bn.

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SportUS elections: Sanders 'to work with Clinton' to beat Trump

Bernie Sanders promises to work with the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton, but stops short of endorsing her.

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SportMeat Loaf collapses on stage in Canada

US rock star Meat Loaf collapses on stage during a concert in the Canada, with local police reportedly responding to a medical call.

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SportSyria conflict: US diplomats press for strikes against Assad

More than 50 US State Department officials sign an internal memo sharply criticising the Obama administration's policy in Syria.

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SportMicrosoft to help track legalised marijuana sales

Microsoft teams up with Californian technology start-up Kind Financial to help track legalised marijuana sales

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SportOn a wave

Jack Hebner grew up in Florida, and has brought his love of surfing to India. It’s not a place known for a surfing culture, but the so-called ‘Surfing Swami’ wants to change that.

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SportHaves and have-nots

The BBC's This Week's World goes inside the mind of White America in this special report from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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SportReheated argument

Following Connecticut senator Chris Murphy's filibuster, we look at how gun control has changed and not changed in the US since the 2012 Sandy Hook shootings.

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SportOrlando shooting: Obama meets survivors and families

Barack Obama has privately visited survivors and the families of victims of the Orlando shooting, in which 49 people died.

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SportOrlando shooting: Obama to console victims

US President Barack Obama is to meet survivors and bereaved families in Orlando, four days after the worst mass shooting in modern US history.

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weight loss fitnessHigh-fat diet in pregnancy can affect three future generations

New mouse study shows that pups, grand pups, and great-grand pups of mothers fed a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy developed metabolic problems.

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weight loss fitnessOvereating may cause more eating by cutting off fullness signal

New research shows overfed mice stop making a hormone that signals fullness to the brain, revealing a calorie-sensitive switch that might promote obesity.

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weight loss fitnessFDA approves AspireAssist obesity device

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new obesity treatment device that uses a surgically-placed tube to drain a portion of the stomach contents after every meal.

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SportSteven Spielberg: Indiana Jones won't be killed off

Indiana Jones will not be killed off in the forthcoming fifth film, director Steven Spielberg confirms.

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SportJimmy Page denies stealing Stairway to Heaven riff

Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page denies stealing the riff to Stairway to Heaven as he takes the stand in a copyright trial.

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weight loss fitnessIs Avocado Good for Diabetes?

Avocados are a popular fruit, but are they good for people with diabetes to include in their diet? This article looks at the potential benefits.

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SportCanada MPs back gender-neutral changes to national anthem

Canadian MPs vote to change the lyrics of the English language version of the country's national anthem to make it more gender neutral.

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SportOrlando shootings: US senators stage gun control filibuster

US Democratic senators stage a filibuster to try to force a vote on gun control, as wakes are held for victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting.

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SportBody of two-year-old snatched by alligator 'found intact'

The body of a two-year-old child snatched by an alligator near Disney's Orlando resort has been found intact, police say.

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SportIntelligence wanted

After the attack in Orlando, Donald Trump spoke about his ideas to improve national security. Though vague, experts hear echoes of America's 9/11 response in Trump's rhetoric.

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SportAlligator boy's parents 'not to blame'

Animal expert Jeff Corwin tells the BBC that humans are most vulnerable to alligator attacks near water, and the attack in Florida that killed a two-year-old boy was an "anomaly".

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SportObama tells Dalai Lama to speak to China

US President Barack Obama will meet the Dalai Lama at the White House despite Chinese objections.

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SportOrlando alligator: Body of boy seized by alligator 'found'

The body of a young boy seized by an alligator near Walt Disney World Orlando is found "intact", police say.

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Sport'Facebook spam king' jailed

A US man who sent more than 27 million spam emails to Facebook users is sentenced to two and a half years in prison.

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weight loss fitness'Traffic-light' and numeric calorie labels cut calorie consumption by 10 percent

Color-coded calorie indicators as effective as actual calorie numbers for online meal-ordering platforms.

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SportOrlando shootings: Trump to push for tighter gun laws

Republican Donald Trump says he would like people on terror watch lists to be prevented from buying guns, in the wake of the Orlando shootings.

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weight loss fitnessStudy compares effectiveness of weight-loss drugs

In an analysis that included nearly 30,000 overweight or obese adults, compared with placebo, orlistat, lorcaserin, naltrexone-bupropion, phentermine-topiramate, and liraglutide were each...

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SportClinton meets Sanders after Washington DC primary win

Presumptive Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton wins the final primary, in Washington DC, before meeting defeated rival Bernie Sanders.

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SportStanford sexual assault: Judge Persky removed from new case

A California judge criticised over a sentencing of a Stanford student convicted of sexual assault is pulled from a new case for alleged bias.

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SportOrlando gunman's wife, Noor Salman, 'may face charges'

The wife of the gunman who killed 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando could face charges in connection with the attack, reports say.

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SportShame and sexuality

Reports that Omar Mateen went to gay nightclubs and used gay dating apps have sparked speculation that he was motivated by internalised homophobia. But what is it?

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SportOrlando shooting: Obama v Trump on terror threat

President Obama has delivered a stinging critique of Donald Trump's response to the Orlando shooting.

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SportEverest woman

Record-breaking climber Lhakpa Sherpa, a housekeeper from the US, has conquered Mount Everest seven times but says she's not done yet.

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SportBanned from the military

The US is reviewing its ban on transgender people serving in its armed forces - Jane, who is an airman, has hidden her gender identity from the military for 25 years.

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SportLed Zeppelin appear in court over Stairway to Heaven dispute

Members of the rock band Led Zeppelin appear in court in a copyright dispute over the 1971 hit Stairway To Heaven.

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SportOrlando survivor: 'The guilt of being alive is heavy'

A survivor of the Orlando attack read out a poem she wrote, describing the "the guilt of feeling lucky to be alive".

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SportOrlando shootings: Obama attacks Trump's Muslim ban call

The Muslim ban proposed by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is "not the America we want", says President Barack Obama.

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SportRussia 'hacked Democrats for Trump data' says US

Russian government hackers have breached the Democratic National Committee for opposition research on Donald Trump, officials say.

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SportOrlando victim describes playing dead as killer fired

A survivor of the Orlando gay club attack who was shot three times says he played dead while the killer fired at people on the ground.

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SportCreator of 'beehive' hairstyle dies aged 98

The creator of the popular "beehive" hairstyle, Margaret Vinci Heldt, made popular by many famous women, has died aged 98.

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SportAmazon faces fine for shipping corrosive drain cleaner

A fine of $350,000 is proposed for online retailer Amazon over allegations it breached rules when it shipped a corrosive liquid.

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weight loss fitness15 minutes daily exercise may be reasonable target in older adults

Fifteen minutes of daily exercise is associated with a 22% lower risk of death and may be a reasonable target for older adults, reveals research presented at the EuroPRevent 2016 meeting by Dr...

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weight loss fitnessProper maternal folate level may reduce child obesity risk

NIH-funded study suggests an optimal level for pregnant women, particularly those who are obese.

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SportOrlando killer 'visited gay club' where massacre took place

The man behind the worst mass shooting in recent US history visited the gay club where he carried out the massacre, witnesses say.

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SportOrlando shooting: Vigils held around world to honour victims

Vigils have been held in Orlando, Florida, and around the world for victims of Saturday's deadly gun attack on a gay nightclub.

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SportOrlando shootings: 'No clear evidence' of IS link

"No clear evidence" Orlando gunman was part of wider plot by so-called Islamic State, says US President Barack Obama.

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SportGun jam

The shooter in the Orlando club massacre purchased his guns legally, despite two investigations by the FBI. What would have prevented him obtaining the weapons under state law?

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Sport'Orlando strong'

The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan reflects on the show of togetherness on display outside a blood bank as people waited to help victims of the Orlando attack. ‬

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SportSmithsonian opens venue in UK

The world's largest museum and research institution, the Smithsonian, and the V&A have announced plans to create a new international collaboration in East London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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SportMicrosoft to buy LinkedIn for $26bn

Microsoft is buying the professional networking website LinkedIn for just over $26bn (£18bn).

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SportAbu Sayyaf 'kills Canadian Robert Hall' in Philippines

Canadian hostage Robert Hall has been killed by the militant group Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines after a ransom deadline expired, media reports say.

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SportPrayers for Orlando 'shallow' without religious LGBT support, says bishop

The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross condemns people of faith who don't support the LGBT community, after the Orlando shootings.

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weight loss fitnessWeight and diet may help predict sleep quality

Overweight adults spend more of their sleep in REM stage than healthy weight adults do, says Penn Medicine study.

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SportOrlando shootings: Club attacker had 'hatred in his heart', father says

The father of the gunman who killed 50 people in an Orlando gay club says his son had "hatred in his heart".

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weight loss fitnessLate sleepers have a poorer diet

People who sleep late tend to have poorer diets and to be less physically active, but their BMI is not necessarily any higher, says a new study.

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weight loss fitnessObesity and smoking reduces likelihood of treatment success in early rheumatoid arthritis

Stopping smoking and a healthy body weight could help improve symptoms.The results of a study presented at the European League Against Rheumatism Annual Congress (EULAR 2016) showed that the...

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SportDreaming of Donald

What motivates Trump supporters? The BBC has been asking them for a year now. Here's what they told us.

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SportRubio: Tougher gun control 'wouldn't have prevented attack'

Former Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio says tougher gun control in the US would not have prevented the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.

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SportOrlando gay nightclub shooting 'act of terror and hate' - Obama

US President Barack Obama describes the Orlando gay nightclub shooting as "an act of terror and an act of hate", as IS says it was behind the attack.

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SportFBI first became aware of Orlando shooter in 2013

The gunman behind the shooting in an Orlando, Florida gay nightclub first became known to the FBI in 2013, according to officials.

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SportFlorida shooting bartender: 'We thought it was the stereo'

A woman who was inside a Florida nightclub as it came under attack has described how she escaped.

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SportObama: "This was an act of terror and hate"

Barack Obama describes the killing of 50 people in a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, as "an act of terror and hate".

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SportOrlando nightclub shooting: Mayor declares state of emergency

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declares a state of emergency in the city as the death toll from a shooting attack at a gay nightclub rises to 50.

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SportHamilton poised to dominate Tony Awards

The hip-hop musical Hamilton looks set to dominate the annual Tony Awards, hosted by British star James Corden in New York.

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SportFifty killed in Orlando club shooting

"50 dead" in Orlando club shooting and a "state of emergency" has been declared - Mayor

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SportCIA chief Brennan: Secret US report on 9/11 'will absolve Saudi'

The publication of classified parts of a US report into the 9/11 attacks will clear Saudi Arabia of any responsibility, CIA chief John Brennan says.

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SportFlorida :'Officers engaged in gun battle'

Police in Florida say there have been multiple deaths after a gunman attacked a gay nightclub in the Florida city of Orlando.

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SportOrlando nightclub shooting: 'I used my bandana to stop the bleeding'

A witness to the shooting attacking a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, says he saw multiple people with gunshot wounds.

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SportFlorida nightclub attack: 'The shooting stopped ... we just ran out'

A man who was inside a Florida nightclub as it came under attack says he ran out of the back door of the building when he heard the shooting stop.

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SportWalmart Canada to stop accepting Visa

The retailer Walmart Canada will no longer accept Visa cards claiming the fees are "unacceptably high".

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weight loss fitnessKeeping fit in midlife lowers stroke risk

Adults who have high physical fitness in middle age may be at 37 percent lower risk of stroke after the age of 65, new research finds.

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SportFlorida Pulse gay nightclub attacked - reports

A shooting has been reported at a gay nightclub in Florida city of Orlando - and the attacker is said to have taken hostages.

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SportGrimmie murder suspect named by police in Orlando

Police in Florida name the man responsible for killing the US singer Christina Grimmie.

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SportSelf-induced abortion

One young woman explains why she took pills to induce her own abortion.

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SportPolice: Grimmie shooting suspect 'travelled to Orlando'

The man suspected of killing US singer Christina Grimmie did not appear to know her and travelled to Orlando specifically to attack her, according to police.

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SportSinger Christina Grimmie's killer 'came to confront her'

The man suspected of killing US singer Christina Grimmie apparently came from another city to confront her, Florida police say.

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SportUS college entrance test halted in South Korea and Hong Kong

A test for students in South Korea and Hong Kong hoping to study at US colleges is halted after "credible evidence" it was leaked in advance.

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SportBicycle thief suspect lassoed by rancher in Oregon

A rancher in the US state of Oregon uses his lassoing skills to nab a man who was trying to steal a bicycle, police say.

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SportBeyond Hamilton: Why this year's Tonys are so diverse

For the first time in Broadway history the four top musical acting prizes at this weekend's Tony Awards may go to people of colour.

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weight loss fitnessDiet Soda and Diabetes: Things to Consider

Diet soda does not contain sugar, but is it good for people with diabetes? This articles gives information on diet soda, sweeteners and alternatives.

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SportSolar Impulse 2 to make New York fly-over

A plane powered only by the sun travels to New York City for a photoshoot at the Statue of Liberty, ahead of crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

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SportLas Vegas racing

Plans for a Grand Prix in Las Vegas hit top gear as organisers reveal that a Chinese conglomerate has agreed to commit the £100m needed for the race to get the green light.

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SportBilly Crystal and Bill Clinton pay tribute to Ali

Tributes have been paid to Muhammad Ali at a memorial service in his home city of Louisville, Kentucky.

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SportGM invests $10m in Canada plant to boost driverless technology

General Motors announces plans to invest $10m (£6.96m) in a Canadian plant to boost driverless technology and cold weather testing.

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Sport'Mr Hockey' Gordie Howe dies at 88

One of the greatest ice hockey players of all time, Gordie Howe, has died at the age of 88, US media reports say.

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SportStanford sexual assault: Pressure to sack judge grows

More than a million people sign a petition calling for the judge in the controversial Stanford University sexual assault case to be sacked.

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SportMuhammad Ali funeral: Tens of thousands to say farewell in Louisville

Tens of thousands are set to say a final farewell to boxing legend Muhammad Ali, at a procession and funeral service in his home city of Louisville.

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SportTo my pen-pal Muhammad

The story of how the three-time world heavyweight champion corresponded with one fan for more than three decades.

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SportAssassin on the run

James Earl Ray fled to Europe after the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. People who met him in London have been telling their stories.

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SportLife as a Muslim in today's Louisville

Muslims at a mosque in Muhammad Ali's hometown, Louisville, talk about what the boxer and convert to Islam meant to them.

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SportPhotos of Ali in Africa

From Muhammad Ali's most famous fight to his friendship with Nelson Mandela, photos that tell the story of the boxer's relationship with Africa.

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SportPrayers at family's first church

Before his conversion to Islam, a young man named Cassius Clay attended King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. The BBC meets the pastor who knew him then.

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SportFreddie Gray given 'rough ride' by police before death

Prosecutors allege a police officer charged over the death of Freddie Gray gave the detainee a "rough ride" in a van following his arrest.

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SportStanford victim: VP Biden writes open letter to sexual assault victim

Vice President Joe Biden pens an open letter to the Stanford University sexual assault victim whose own message to her assailant went viral.

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SportObama officially endorses Clinton for president

President Obama has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party presidential nominee.

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SportObama officially endorses Hillary Clinton

President Obama officially endorses Hillary Clinton as Democratic Party presidential nominee.

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SportMuhammad Ali memorial begins with Muslim prayer service

Fans of Muhammad Ali and worshippers attend a Muslim prayer service to honour the legendary boxer in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

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SportTesla introduces two cheaper versions of Model S

Tesla Motors on Thursday introduced two new lower priced versions of its Model S that could be on US roads by July.

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SportMuhammad Al: Islamic prayer service in Louisville, Kentucky

An Islamic prayer service is being held for Muhammad Ali. More than 14,000 people have tickets to the service at Freedom Hall in Louisville.

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weight loss fitnessStudy reveals how altered gut microbes cause obesity

Obesity is linked to changes in our gut microbes - the trillions of tiny organisms that inhabit our intestines. But the mechanism has not been clear.

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SportLena Dunham and the Girls cast back Stanford University sexual assault victim

The cast of TV show Girls make a public statement backing the victim of a sex assault at America's Stanford University.

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SportDavontae Sanford mother: 'I told my son to admit murder'

Davontae Sanford's mother speaks to the BBC on why her son pleaded guilty to four murders he did not commit in the US.

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weight loss fitnessPlant-based sweeteners may help individuals control their blood glucose levels

A new study shows that it is possible to reduce the level of sugar in muffins without affecting their textural properties by replacing half of the sugar content with stevianna or inulin, which are...

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SportMMA fighter Kimbo Slice dies aged 42 after being taken to hospital in Florida

American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Kimbo Slice dies aged 42 in Florida.

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SportMeryl Streep's impression of Donald Trump is pretty hilarious

Meryl mocks Donald Trump with fake tan, a wig and red tie at a surprise performance in New York.

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SportLast known 9/11 rescue dog, Bretagne, dies aged 16

Bretagne and handler, Denise Corliss, spent 10 days searching for human remains after 9/11.

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SportTaylor Swift surprises fan at wedding

Pop star Taylor Swift drops into a fan's wedding and plays a short acoustic set.

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SportGuy Hands sues Citigroup for second time over EMI deal

Private equity tycoon Guy Hands has renewed his legal battle with Citigroup following his firm's disastrous takeover of EMI in 2007.

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SportFive ways to predict the next president

Picking a president - five ways to forecast who will win the hotly-contested 2016 US election.

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SportObama hopes Democrats 'pull together'

President Obama says he hopes the Democrats "pull things together" after Hillary Clinton claims the presidential nomination but her rival refuses to end his bid.

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SportSegregation in Muhammad Ali's Louisville

The legacy of segregation in Muhammad Ali's hometown

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SportVIDEO: A gateway to the world, closer to home

Embassies give US students international perspective

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SportThe grimy business of buying and selling US debts

The grimy business ruining lives in the US

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SportMan dies in Yellowstone hot spring

Officials with Yellowstone National Park say a man died after falling into a hot spring, having wandered away from a path.

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SportVIDEO: Sinkhole swallows car in Ottawa

Footage from social media shows the moment a car was swallowed by a large sinkhole in Ottawa, Canada.

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SportPressure builds on Sanders to drop out

Pressure is building on Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to drop out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

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weight loss fitnessAdults at risk for diabetes double activity levels through healthy lifestyle program

Adults at risk for type 2 diabetes or heart disease or both can substantially increase their physical activity levels through participating in a lifestyle intervention program developed at the...

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SportCIA agent faces extradition to Italy

A former CIA agent says she expects to be extradited from Portugal to Italy imminently for her alleged role in a 2003 terror suspect kidnapping.

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SportTwo Democrats compete for Senate seat

In a historic first, two Democratic women - both from ethnic minorities - will compete in a run-off for California's open seat in the US Senate.

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weight loss fitnessWeight gain between pregnancies increases risk of birth asphyxia

The risk of asphyxia in a second child is higher if the mother has put on weight since the birth of her first child, according to a new large Swedish registry study conducted by researchers at...

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SportUniversity pays $20,000 data ransom

A Canadian university pays hackers to restore access to emails and other files encrypted by ransomware.

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weight loss fitnessMediterranean diet high in vegetable fats 'benefits weight as much as low-fat diet'

Researchers suggest a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetable fats is comparable to a low-fat diet when it comes to weight loss and waist circumference.

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SportTrump's comments 'racist' - Paul Ryan

Senior Republican Paul Ryan says Donald Trump made a "textbook racist comment" when he suggested a Mexican-American judge was biased against him.

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SportVIDEO: Clinton: 'We've reached a milestone'

Hillary Clinton thanks her supporters for helping her reach a "historic" moment for women - the Democratic nomination for president.

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SportClinton boosts lead with New Jersey win

Hillary Clinton is projected to win New Jersey Democratic primary, US networks say, cementing her hold on the presidential nomination.

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SportObama will not attend Ali memorial

US President Barack Obama will not attend a memorial to the late boxer Muhammad Ali on Friday as he will be at his daughter's graduation.

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SportVIDEO: Trump 'welcomes Sanders supporters'

Speaking to supporters, US Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump has said he would welcome Bernie Sanders voters 'with open arms'

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SportPariah to friend: Narendra Modi and the US come full circle

Narendra Modi and the US come full circle

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SportFBI warned banks of cyber attacks

The FBI warned US banks about potential cyber threats following the hacking of Bangladesh's central bank in February.

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weight loss fitnessLean gene discovery could lead to new type 2 diabetes therapies

People with type 2 diabetes could be helped by the discovery of a gene linked to leanness.

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weight loss fitnessIntervention reduces rates of overweight tots by half

Mothers who practiced responsive parenting - including reacting promptly and appropriately to hunger and fullness cues - were less likely to have overweight babies at their one-year checkup than...

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weight loss fitnessCopper is key in burning fat

Berkeley scientist says results could provide new target for obesity research.A new study is further burnishing copper's reputation as an essential nutrient for human physiology.

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SportRalph Lauren to cut another 1,200 jobs

Ralph Lauren will cut 1,200 jobs, or 8% of its workforce, as part of a cost-cutting drive amid falling sales for the US fashion brand.

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weight loss fitnessObesity rates increasing in women but not men

A recent study of obesity in the United States reveals that rates of obesity in women rose between 2005 and 2014, while remaining the same for men.

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weight loss fitnessAlmost all food and beverage products marketed by music stars are unhealthy

First quantifiable examination of nutritional quality of food and drink endorsements by music celebrities popular among teens.

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SportVIDEO: Playing defence: Security and Euro 2016

Former Deputy National Security Advisor for Counterterrorism, Juan Zarate, discusses a thwarted attack on the Euro 2016 football tournament, and the greater security situation in Europe.

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SportDrugmaker Valeant cuts profit forecast

Drugmaker Valeant, which has faced scrutiny of its business and accounting practices, reports a first-quarter loss and cuts its full-year profit forecast.

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SportVIDEO: Canada has learnt from history's 'black marks'

Canada's defence minster believes his country has learnt quickly from the "black marks in our history".

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SportClinton set to tighten nomination grip

Hillary Clinton targets primaries in California and New Jersey to tighten her grip on the Democratic nomination, after an AP delegate count said she had already won.

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SportT-Mobile US customers to get free shares

T-Mobile US, the third-largest mobile provider in America, is offering some of its customers free shares in the company.

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SportLewis and Smith to be Ali pallbearers

Britain's former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis and actor Will Smith are to be pallbearers at Muhammad Ali's funeral.

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SportVIDEO: 'Grim Sleeper' sentenced to death

A former rubbish collector convicted of the "Grim Sleeper" serial murders in Los Angeles has been given the death sentence.

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SportWill Stanford sexual assault case silence future victims?

Will Stanford sexual assault case silence future victims?

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SportClinton 'wins Democratic nomination'

Hillary Clinton clinches Democratic Party nomination for US presidency, according to AP delegate count

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SportClinton's brother-in-law arrested

Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton's brother-in-law is arrested in California on suspicion of drink driving, according to reports.

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SportVIDEO: Gorilla boy's mother 'not to blame'

The mother of a three-year-old boy who fell into a gorilla enclosure at Cincinnati Zoo in the US will not face charges, prosecutors have said.

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SportVIDEO: Bees swarm around Muhammad Ali Center

Bees swarm around the "float like a butterfly" slogan at the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, as mourners pay tribute to the boxing legend.

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SportVIDEO: The other, other Democratic candidate

Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente is also running for the Democratic nomination. So what does the also-also ran think about his fellow Democrats and Donald Trump?

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SportShould O Canada be gender-neutral?

Should the lyrics to O Canada be gender-neutral?

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SportCancer cure needs Ebola-level action

The hunt for a cancer cure should be treated with as much urgency as the Ebola outbreak, says US Vice-President Joe Biden.

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SportPlayboy mansion bought by neighbour

The Playboy mansion, home to Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, is being sold to a private equity boss who lives next door.

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SportDeath for 'Grim Sleeper' serial killer

A former rubbish collector convicted of the "Grim Sleeper" serial murders in Los Angeles is given the death sentence.

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SportNo charges for mother in gorilla death

The mother of a three-year-old boy who fell into a gorilla enclosure at Cincinnati Zoo in the US will not face charges, prosecutors say.

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SportForeign leaders to attend Ali's funeral

The president of Turkey and the king of Jordan are among the dignitaries scheduled to speak at Muhammad Ali's funeral on Friday, a family spokesman says.

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SportGoogle bans plug-in that picks out Jews

Google bans an extension of its Chrome browser which was being used to identify Jewish names on the internet by surrounding them with three sets of brackets.

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SportYellen drops summer rate rise hints

US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen gives her strongest indication yet that an interest rate rise will come this summer.

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SportBuzzFeed ends party ad deal over Trump

The website BuzzFeed ends an advertising deal with Republican Party, saying its presidential candidate Donald Trump is "hazardous to health".

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weight loss fitnessEpigenomic alterations contribute to obesity-associated diabetes

Obesity is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, yet not all obese humans develop the disease.

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weight loss fitnessIncrease in obesity among pediatric hodgkin lymphoma patients may be linked to disease relapse

Obesity has been identified as an adverse risk factor for survival in many adult and childhood cancers, but not in pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma, the most common cancer in adolescents.

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SportUS sex attacker's father sparks outrage

A letter from the father of former Stanford University swimmer Brock Turner, convicted of sexual assault in California, prompts an angry reaction on social media.

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weight loss fitnessStudy of first procedure-free gastric balloon shows they are safe and lead to similar weight loss as other balloon procedures

New research on the first procedure-free gastric balloon, presented at this year's European Obesity Summit (EOS) in Gothenburg, Sweden shows it is safe and results in similar weight loss to other...

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SportSilk Road 2.0 staff member jailed in US

An American who helped run a successor to the Silk Road drug marketplace is sentenced to eight years in jail.

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SportUS warns China on steel production

US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says China's excess capacity is causing damage in global markets and will hurt its economy.

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SportHillary Clinton wins Puerto Rico primary

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton wins the Puerto Rico primary, bringing her a step closer to clinching the party's nomination.

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SportVIDEO: Muhammad Ali's body comes home

The body of boxing legend Muhammad Ali has arrived in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, where his funeral will take place on Friday.

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SportUS sailor arrested in Japan's Okinawa

A US Navy sailor is arrested on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa on suspicion of drunk driving, Japanese police say.

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SportVIDEO: On board the US aircraft carrier targeting IS

The BBC's Jonathan Beale reports from the USS Harry S Truman carrier, which has moved from the Gulf to the Mediterranean.

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SportHackers target Mark Zuckerberg accounts

Some of Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg's social media accounts appear to have fallen victim to hackers.

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SportUS journalist killed in Afghanistan

Veteran US photojournalist David Gilkey and his translator are killed in a Taliban ambush in southern Afghanistan.

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SportVIDEO: Churches in Harlem give thanks for Ali

The BBC's Nick Bryant reports from Harlem in New York, where "prayer and praise" is filling churches in remembrance of Muhammad Ali.

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SportThe day Muhammad Ali met Prince

The man who introduced two legends tells his story

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SportI pity trolls who hate me because I'm fat

Why I pity the trolls who hate me because I'm big

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SportVIDEO: What did you learn from Muhammad Ali?

The BBC asks five young boxers, training in Muhammad Ali's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, what they have learnt from the boxing great.

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SportVIDEO: 276 dogs removed from 'hoarder'

Officials have removed 276 dogs from a three-bedroom home in New Jersey, in what has been called an extreme case of animal hoarding.

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SportAli 'had a tough time for a year'

Muhammad Ali's doctor says friends "expected something bad was going to happen" in the year before his death.

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SportHacker blamed for Black 'death tweets'

Speculation that US actor Jack Black has died appears to be the work of a hacker who posted messages on his rock band's official Twitter account.

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Sport'World invited' to Muhammad Ali funeral

A public funeral and procession will be held on Friday for boxing legend Muhammad Ali, to "allow anyone from the world to say goodbye", his family says.

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SportVIDEO: Michael J Fox 'shared common cause' with Ali

Actor Michael J Fox has praised Muhammad Ali for his work in fighting Parkinson's disease, a medical condition they both suffered from.

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SportVIDEO: 'We loved him': Tears in Ali's hometown

The BBC's Jon Sopel reports from Muhammad Ali's hometown of Louisville in Kentucky, where people have been sharing their memories of the sporting legend.

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SportSeptic shock caused Muhammad Ali death

Muhammad Ali died of 'septic shock due to unspecified natural causes', his family says, announcing a public funeral for the boxing legend on Friday.

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SportVIDEO: Brother's tears for Muhammad Ali

The brother of Muhammad Ali, Rahman, pays tribute to a "sweet, kind, loving person".

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SportWorld pays tribute to Muhammad Ali

Tributes pour in from across the world for three-time world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who has died aged 74 after suffering from respiratory illness.

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SportA boxer who changed his sport and his country

Why Muhammad Ali is so revered

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SportVIDEO: Train derails and catches fire in Oregon

A train carrying crude oil has derailed and caught fire in Oregon.

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SportVIDEO: Obituary: Muhammad Ali's life and career

The BBC's Joe Wilson looks back at the life and career of Muhammad Ali, who has died at the age of 74, a family spokesman says.

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SportVIDEO: Ali: Rumble in the Jungle

In 1974, on the eve of his now infamously named Rumble in the Jungle fight, Muhammad Ali spoke to BBC boxing commentator Harry Carpenter.

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SportBoxing legend Muhammad Ali dies aged 74

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali has died at the age of 74, a family spokesman says.

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SportBodies of missing US soldiers found

The bodies of four missing US soldiers are recovered near Fort Hood army base, Texas, bringing the death toll from a flooding accident to nine.

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SportThe secrets of a Supreme Court diet

What's it like to dine with the US Supreme Court?

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SportLegend Ali remains ill in hospital

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is still in hospital two days after being admitted with a respiratory issue.

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SportAmerica's secret engagement with Khomeini

US-Khomeini engagement in days before Iran revolution

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SportTerrorism trial highlights US deradicalisation effort

Terrorism trial highlights US deradicalisation effort

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SportUS women footballers 'cannot strike'

A judge ruled Friday that the world champion US women's football team does not have the right to strike in a row about equal pay.

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SportChicago releases police shooting videos

Authorities in Chicago release a cache of video recordings relating to cases of shootings involving police officers and alleged misconduct.

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SportIran leader slams 'fake' BBC report

A BBC report revealing secret contact between the late founder of Iran's Islamic Republic and US presidents is "fake", Iran's Supreme Leader says.

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weight loss fitnessUse of neighborhood environment can help overweight adolescents increase physical activity

Use of local parks, playgrounds - freely accessible to all - may help build habits for a lifetime.

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SportBrazil without Neymar for Copa America

Sixteen teams prepare to take part in the 2016 Copa America in the United States which gets under way on Saturday.

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SportTexas flood accident kills five soldiers

Five US soldiers were killed and four are missing after their vehicle overturned while crossing a flooded riverbank in Texas.

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weight loss fitnessThree-year data show early response to Saxenda resulted inimprovements in weight loss and cardiometabolic risk factors

Data from a post hoc analysis of the three-year part of the phase 3a SCALE™ (Satiety and Clinical Adiposity - Liraglutide Evidence) Obesity and Prediabetes trial were presented at the first...

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weight loss fitnessCommercial weight-loss programs: Evidence of benefits for diabetics still too scarce

A few show promise, but more research needed.Johns Hopkins scientists who indirectly investigated the blood sugar effects of 10 (out of 32 selected) commercial weight loss programs say a few show...

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weight loss fitness'Bitter brake' activates gut hormones and suppresses food intake

New research presented at the European Obesity Summit in Gothenburg (1-4 June) shows that a New Zealand produced bitter plant extract can supress food intake by stimulating the secretion of gut...

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weight loss fitnessCurrent apps on weight management have not been certified by health authorities and there are no published data on their effectiveness

Overweight and obese people are turning to a multitude of smartphone apps to help them lose weight.

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weight loss fitnessStudy finds that higher BMI and waist circumference are associated with increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer

A study of almost 150,000 men from 8 European countries, presented at this year's European Obesity Summit (Gothenburg, 1-4 June) shows that higher body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference are...

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SportTrump given heart surgery in computer game

The update to the popular British game Surgeon Simulator allows voters to give Trump a heart of gold or a heart of stone.

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SportVIDEO: Protesters 'attack Trump supporters'

Supporters of the Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump have clashed with protesters at a rally in California.

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SportSharp slowdown in US job creation

US job creation in May fell to its lowest level in more than five years, a sign of economic weakness that may limit the Fed's ability to raise interest rates soon.

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SportWalmart to test food delivery with Uber

US supermarket giant Walmart is to announce a new partnership with Uber and Lyft as it seeks to take on online retailer Amazon.

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SportIran 'won't co-operate with US'

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rules out co-operating with the US or the UK to resolve regional issues.

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SportCan Clinton win over moderate Republicans?

Hillary Clinton targets moderate Republicans

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SportVIDEO: 'Trump's ideas are dangerously incoherent'

The Democratic Party's front-runner Hillary Clinton has criticised Donald Trump's foreign policy as "dangerously incoherent".

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SportVIDEO: Visitor breaks one-of-a-kind museum clock

A one-of-a-kind clock has been damaged after it fell off the wall at a museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania.

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SportVIDEO: 'He was the calmest person I'd ever met'

A journalist, an academic and a CIA analyst reflect about their own experiences meeting and learning about Khomeini right before the Iranian Revolution.

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SportQuiz of the week's news

Who are the makers of Game Of Thrones taking legal action against?

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SportFort McMurray: 'People and pets returning'

People and pets return to Fort McMurray

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SportHow I convinced the world you can be raped by your date

How I convinced the world you can be raped by your date

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SportClinton: Trump 'dangerously incoherent'

In a foreign policy speech, Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton calls Republican nominee Donald Trump "dangerously incoherent".

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SportUS House Speaker Ryan to vote for Trump

US House speaker Paul Ryan says he will vote for Donald Trump in this year's presidential election, despite their differences.

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SportVIDEO: Footage shows BA 'threat' plane search

A British Airways flight has been evacuated at Newark International Airport in the US after an "unspecified threat", airport officials say.

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SportAli in hospital with respiratory issue

Boxing great Muhammad Ali is described as being in a 'fair condition' after being admitted to hospital with a respiratory issue.

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SportUS-bound BA plane in 'threat' alert

Police in the US say they have received an unspecified threat about a British Airways flight from London to Newark.

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SportMantis species named after top US judge

Esteemed Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is honoured with her own species of leaf-dwelling praying mantis.

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SportSinger Prince 'died of overdose'

The singer Prince died in April of an opioid overdose, a US law enforcement official tells the Associated Press news agency.

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SportCalifornia shooting victim was professor

The victim of a shooting at the University of California, Los Angeles, was a professor of mechanical engineering, police say.

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SportBaby swapped at birth returns home

A British father and his wife describe their heartbreak at being given the wrong baby by a hospital in El Salvador last year as they finally return home to the US.

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weight loss fitnessPost coronary artery bypass infections may be linked to severe obesity

Coronary artery bypass patients who have severe obesity are more likely to experience infection shortly after surgery and stay in the hospital longer, according to new research in Journal of the...

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SportFacebook sticks by Gawker attack funder

Facebook says the billionaire who is helping people sue Gawker Media - threatening the publisher's future - will stay on its board.

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SportVIDEO: The buzz around Australia's bee exports

Disease has killed large numbers of the world's bees but Australia's disease free bees have presented an export opportunity.

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SportGolf tournament move angers Trump

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reacts after a leading golf tournament was moved from one of his courses to Mexico.

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SportPaul Simon on happiness, death and Donald Trump

Paul Simon on happiness, death and Donald Trump

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SportReddit boss hints at new direction

Reddit boss hints at new online direction

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SportStanding up for hate

Why some on the internet loudly oppose a curb on 'hate speech'

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SportSaudi wealth fund puts $3.5bn into Uber

Taxi app service Uber attracts a $3.5bn (£2.43bn) investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to help it expand in the Middle East.

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SportGorilla boy 'doing well', family says

A three-year-old boy who fell into a gorilla enclosure in Cincinnati, leading to the gorilla being shot, is recovering well, his family says.

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SportVIDEO: Mother's gorilla 911 call released

Audio of a 911 call made by a mother whose three-year-old son fell into a gorilla enclosure has been released.

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SportExpats urged to register for EU vote

Britons living abroad are being urged to register to vote in the EU referendum before the 7 June midnight cut off, after reports of confusion over the deadline.

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SportFrance seeks unpaid tax from Booking.com

French authorities are seeking €356m (£276m) in unpaid taxes from Booking.com according to documents filed by parent company Priceline.

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SportTwo dead in California campus shooting

Two people are dead and the campus is on lockdown at the University of California Los Angeles where an "active shooter" remains at large, police say.

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SportTrump University sales tactics decried

Court documents reveal aggressive sales tactics employed by staff at Donald Trump's now defunct investment school.

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SportDell $25bn buyout 'underpriced': judge

A US court has ruled that the buyout of Dell by its founder Michael Dell and investment firm Silver Lake Partners was underpriced by 28%.

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SportVIDEO: Aerial footage shows Texas flood damage

Parts of Texas have experienced unprecedented levels of flooding causing the mandatory evacuation of hundreds of residents.

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SportBritish anti-drone ray gets US trial

A UK-developed system capable of jamming signals to small drones is to be trialled by the US aviation authority.

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weight loss fitnessDoes obesity lead to more nursing home admission and a lower quality of care?

In a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers examined the care that obese older adults receive when they are admitted to nursing homes.

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SportTrump to attend Turnberry re-opening

US presidential hopeful Donald Trump says he will attend the official opening of the revamped Trump Turnberry hotel and golf resort in Ayrshire.

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SportVIDEO: Donald Trump calls reporter 'sleazy'

Donald Trump has lashed out at reporters and the media while taking questions about money raised for veterans.

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SportUS apartments demanded Facebook 'likes'

Tenants in Utah are asked to sign a new lease agreement requiring them to "friend" and "like" their apartment complex on Facebook.

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Sport'Taser error' man jailed for four years

A US ex-policeman who killed an unarmed black man after apparently mistakenly using his gun instead of his Taser is jailed for four years.

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