SportPhoenix reacts to Trump

Republican Donald Trump has outlined his immigration policy in a long-awaited speech in Phoenix. So how was it received by people there?

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SportTrump: Mexico will pay for wall, '100%'

US Republican candidate Donald Trump insists Mexico will pay for a border wall "100%", in major a immigration speech.

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SportComing home

The biggest gathering of Native American tribes in more than 100 years has turned into a celebration of culture

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SportA 30-year lesson

Tucked into a portfolio of President Obama's latest clemency recipients is the name of a man who became a symbol of the harshest sentencing laws in the so-called War on Drugs.

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SportTrump softens his message on Mexico visit

Republican Donald Trump conveyed a very different message about Mexicans when he visited the country for talks with President Pena Nieto.

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SportUS journalist Lindsey Snell detained in Turkey

The US state department confirms American journalist Lindsey Snell was detained by Turkish authorities earlier this month.

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SportTwo Canadian women are facing life in prison after £17.5m drug bust in Australia

Isabelle Lagace and Melina Roberge face life in prison for smuggling cocaine worth £17.5m into Australia on a cruise ship.

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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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SportFans defend Chris Brown after arrest for assault

Chris Brown's arrest for assault isn't his first run-in with the law, and with a number of previous, high-profile convictions for violence, why do so many fans adore him?

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SportFirst regularly scheduled flight between US and Cuba

JetBlue flight 387 took off from Fort Lauderdale Florida on Wednesday morning and became the first regularly scheduled flight in more than five decades to land in Santa Clara, Cuba about one hour later.

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SportJoe Sutter, 'Father of the Boeing 747', dies

Joe Sutter, the man who led development of Boeing's 747 jumbo jet, the plane that ushered in the long-haul travel era, has died aged 95.

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SportSyria war: Turkey hits out at US over Kurds comments

Turkey hits out at the United States over criticism of its ongoing role in the conflict in Syria.

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SportCanada's economy takes largest hit since 2009

Canada's economic output shrinks by its largest percentage since the global economic crisis after wildfires hit the country's oil-producing region.

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Sport'Tengo muchos amigos Mexicanos'

Donald Trump visits Mexico on Wednesday, so what Spanish phrases might come in useful?

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SportColin Kaepernick anthem row: What happened next

When American football player Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem, he unleashed a storm of controversy that shows no sign of dying down.

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Sport'Drug dealers, criminals, rapists': What Trump thinks of Mexicans

A look back at some of the things US presidential hopeful Donald Trump has said about Mexico during his election campaign.

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Sport'Oldest' pink cockatoo dies at 83

A pink cockatoo, thought to be the oldest bird of its kind in captivity, has died at a US zoo.

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SportPolice at singer Chris Brown's LA home

Police in Los Angeles have arrested the US singer, Chris Brown, on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

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SportTrump to visit Mexican president

US Republican candidate Donald Trump tweets he will go to Mexico to meet President Enrique Pena Nieto on Wednesday

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SportSinger Chris Brown's LA home searched 'after he pointed gun at woman'

Police in Los Angeles search the home of singer Chris Brown after receiving an emergency call from a woman.

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SportTrans-Siberian Trump

BBC Pop Up travelled across Russia via the Trans-Siberian Railway, and asked fellow passengers about what they thought about the US presidential election.

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SportSyria war: US welcomes pause in Turkish-Kurdish clashes

The US welcomes a pause in fighting between Turkish and Kurdish forces in northern Syria, urging them to focus on fighting so-called Islamic State.

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SportDavid Becker case: US judge rejects school sexual assault sentence review

A sexual assault case that caused a national outcry because the sentence was thought to be too lenient will not be reviewed, a US judge rules.

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SportEurope's 'unfair' Apple tax ruling sparks US anger

The US Treasury criticises 'unfair' tax rulings by the European Commission, following a demand that Apple hands over €13bn in unpaid tax.

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SportMaine governor Paul LePage apologises for rude phone rant

Maine's Republican governor apologises for leaving an obscenity-laden voicemail for a rival politician and says he is considering his position.

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SportColin Kaepernick protest: Trump tells NFL player to quit US

NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick should find another country, said Donald Trump after the player sat through the national anthem to protest over race relations.

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SportClowns trying to lure children into woods, locals in South Carolina say

People dressed as clowns are trying to lure children into the woods, locals in a South Carolina town are reporting.

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SportUS consumers expect economy will keep improving

US consumer confidence reached its highest point in nearly a year in August as economic conditions continue to improve.

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weight loss fitness20 cent school intervention stops unhealthy weight gain in children

A school intervention costing less than 20 cents per child has stopped unhealthy weight gain.

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SportCalifornia closes legal loophole after Stanford assault

California legislators close a loophole in sexual assault cases allowing for more lenient sentences where no force is used, after a high-profile Stanford case.

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SportApple 'should repay Ireland 13bn euros'

Ireland should recover up to 13 billion euros from Apple in back taxes, European Commission rules

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SportApple facing record bill for Irish tax

Apple could be ordered to pay billions of euros in back taxes in the Republic of Ireland under a European Union ruling expected on Tuesday.

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SportMel Brooks leads tributes to Gene Wilder

Actor and director Mel Brooks leads an outpouring of tributes from entertainment figures to actor Gene Wilder, who has died aged 83.

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SportTaylor Swift dismissed from jury duty

Is the real reason Taylor Swift wasn't at the MTV Video Music Awards because she was called up for jury duty in Nashville?

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SportKim Dotcom wins livestream ruling

A New Zealand judge allows internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom to livestream his appeal against extradition to the US on YouTube.

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SportUS Election: Battleground state Ohio voters share their views

The BBC's Nick Bryant speaks to voters in Ohio, one of nine key US battleground states in the US presidential election.

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SportSamarco dam failure in Brazil 'caused by design flaws'

The deadly collapse of a dam at the Samarco mine in Brazil was due to design and drainage flaws, according to a report by joint owners BHP Billiton and Vale.

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SportJumpy Americans

Travellers fled Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Sunday in the latest case of panic at US airports. Are people getting jumpier about attacks?

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weight loss fitnessThe Paleo diet: Could it reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Healthy adults who followed the Paleo diet for 8 weeks had lower levels of a molecule called interleukin-10, suggesting a lower heart attack risk.

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SportCadbury's owner Mondelez scraps takeover bid

Cadbury's owner Mondelez International is abandoning its takeover bid for American confectioner Hershey after its $23bn (£18bn) offer was rejected.

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SportMedia abuse

While covering a Donald Trump rally, BBC reporter Rajini Vaidyanathan received a barrage of online abuse, some of it racist. Here she explains what happened, and how it sheds light on an ugly side to the US Presidential race.

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SportDeadly August

Chicago has seen one of its deadliest Augusts in 20 years, with 11 people murdered last weekend.

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SportUS rapper Rhymefest invites Donald Trump to Chicago

US rapper and activist Che "Rhymefest" Smith invites Donald Trump to Chicago to counter the Republican presidential nominee's bleak picture of the city.

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SportWilly Wonka star Gene Wilder dies

Willy Wonka star Gene Wilder dies aged 83, his family says

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SportJohn Lennon's killer Mark Chapman denied parole again

John Lennon's killer Mark Chapman is denied parole for a ninth time because of the "premeditated and celebrity seeking nature of the crime".

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SportEpiPen maker to sell cheaper generic version

The maker of the EpiPen allergy drug will start selling a generic version in the wake of criticism about steep price increases.

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SportAnthony Weiner scandal: Huma Abedin splits from sexting husband

Hillary Clinton's personal aide, Huma Abedin, says she is separating from her husband, disgraced former politician Anthony Weiner, amid a new sexting scandal.

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SportUS election: Hillary Clinton unveils mental health plan

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reveals a sweeping plan to address the chronic mental health issues facing the US.

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SportDarrell Ward: TV's Ice Road Truckers driver dies in plane crash

Darrell Ward, one of the long-haul drivers made famous on TV's Ice Road Truckers, is killed in a plane crash at the age of 52.

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SportKim Dotcom calls for livestream of extradition appeal

A High Court judge considers a request that Kim Dotcom's extradition appeal be livestreamed on YouTube.

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SportMTV Video Music Awards 2016: Beyonce dominates

Beyonce was the big winner at Sunday's MTV VMAs in New York, scooping seven awards including the prestigious Video of the Year prize.

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SportLAX Airport evacuated after 'loud noises' spark alert

Los Angeles International Airport was evacuated after reports of a shooter inside a terminal - but police later said it was a false alarm due to "loud noises" not gunfire.

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weight loss fitnessCalorie-burning 'good' fat can be protected, says study

UC San Francisco researchers studying beige fat - a calorie-burning tissue that can help to ward off obesity and diabetes - have discovered a new strategy to cultivate this beneficial blubber.

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SportLos Angeles airport evacuation sparked by 'loud noises'

Unconfirmed reports of shots, later described by police as just "loud noises", spark evacuations at Los Angeles airport.

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SportRecreating life on Mars - in Hawaii

A team of scientists has just completed an unusual experiment to find out what it would be like to experience life on Mars.

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SportDon't Breathe scares off Suicide Squad

Low-budget thriller Don't Breathe frightens off Suicide Squad from the top of the North American box office rankings.

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SportNasa ends year-long Mars simulation on Hawaii

A team of six people complete a Nasa-funded Mars simulation in Hawaii, after living in a dome in near isolation for a year.

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SportPassengers post pictures of plane's engine 'blown apart'

A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Orlando in Florida had to make an emergency landing after a major problem with one of its two engines.

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SportAfter the floods

Widespread, catastrophic flooding across southern Louisiana this month damaged more than 100,000 homes, and killed 13 people. The project Humans of the Water set out to capture portraits of Louisianans after floodwaters wrecked homes and washed away memories, and to chronicle what was lost and what was saved.

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SportUnited pilots held on alcohol charge

Two airline pilots are arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol as they prepared to fly from Glasgow Airport to New York.

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SportUS elections: Trump details plans to track illegal immigrants

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he will develop a "tracking system" to remove illegal immigrants who outstay their visas.

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SportSpecial power

A photography project takes on a deeper meaning for a father whose son has Down's Syndrome

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SportAmerican Football star Kaepernick refuses to stand for anthem

American Football player Colin Kaepernick refuses to stand for the national anthem at a game in protest against racial injustice.

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SportCanadians switched at birth in second case at hospital

Two men in a remote indigenous community in Canada find out they were switched at birth in a government-run hospital 41 years ago.

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SportMaine Governor Paul LePage criticised for 'racist' remarks

Republican governor caps controversial 72 hours by saying people of colour are "the enemy" of his state.

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SportDonald Trump doctor admits writing health note in five minutes

Dr Harold Bornstein says he quickly wrote a letter saying Donald Trump would be the "healthiest individual ever" elected president so that the candidate "would be happy".

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SportNorth Carolina transgender students win toilet access ruling

The University of North Carolina must allow transgender students and staff to use toilets that match their gender identity, a judge rules.

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SportWorld's largest marine reserve created off Hawaii

US President Barack Obama expands a national monument off Hawaii, creating the world's largest marine reserve.

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SportCanadian couple forced to live apart after 62 years

An elderly Canadian couple who have been married for 62 years are forced to live in separate care homes.

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SportUS to invest $2.5bn in high-speed rail expansion

US vice president Joe Biden announces plans to lend railway operator Amtrak $2.45bn (£1.86bn) to expand services and make upgrades.

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SportUS swimmer Lochte 'won't respond' to Brazil false claim charge

Ryan Lochte has no plans to publically respond despite Brazilian police charging him with making a false statement over a robbery, his lawyer says.

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SportSarah Palin warns Donald Trump on deportation U-turn

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin warns Republican Donald Trump of "massive disappointment" if he backs down on his plan to deport undocumented immigrants.

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SportToronto man charged in crossbow triple murder

Toronto police charge a 35-year-old man after three people were found dead in a suspected crossbow attack.

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SportFed's Yellen says case for rate hike has strengthened

The case for raising US interest rates has "strengthened", the head of the Federal Reserve Janet Yellen says.

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SportTexas sex toy protest over gun law

A new term at the University of Texas starts with a campaign against a new law allowing students to carry a pistol in class.

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SportEx-PM Stephen Harper 'quits Canada politics'

Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper is to announce his departure from Canadian politics to focus on his businesses, say reports.

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SportStanford sexual assault: Judge to stop hearing criminal cases

A judge criticised for giving a short jail term to a Stanford University student over sexual assault is to stop hearing criminal cases.

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SportUS authorities investigate cyber-attack against Ghostbusters actress Leslie Jones

The Department of Homeland Security says it's looking into a cyber-attack on Leslie Jones' website and iCloud account.

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SportBrazil court summons Lochte to give evidence over robbery claim

Police in Brazil say they want prosecutors to charge US swimmer Ryan Lochte over his claim to have been robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics.

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SportThree dead in street attack in Canada

Three people are dead after being attacked on a Toronto street, with a crossbow found nearby, say police.

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SportMcDonald's fitness bands recalled after skin-burn complaints

McDonald's is recalling millions of fitness wristbands that it bundled with Happy Meals after customers complained of skin irritation and burns.

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weight loss fitnessCould fish oil reverse negative effects of a fatty diet?

Breaking research into fish oil supplements shows that they may be able to stave off a number of metabolic changes associated with a high-fat diet.

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SportFlorida braces for possible first hurricane in more than 10 years

A tropical system brewing in the Caribbean could strengthen into a hurricane before hitting Florida and the Gulf Coast in the coming days.

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weight loss fitnessBeing overweight, obese linked to increased risk of eight more cancers

Excess weight may hold a greater cancer burden than we thought; researchers have linked being overweight or obese to an additional eight cancer types.

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SportDrug firm stung by EpiPen price outrage

Manufacturer promises to act after Hillary Clinton joins attack on hikes in US price of life saving device.

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Sport'We don't care'

Canada's largest annual fair installs gender-neutral toilets with new signs that read "we don't care".

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SportStarbucks cafe destroyed as tornadoes strike Indiana

A Starbucks cafe was one of several buildings destroyed after being hit by a tornado, in the town of Kokomo, Indianapolis. Only minor injuries have been reported in the area.

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SportHillary Clinton a 'bigot', says Trump

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump accuses Democratic rival Hillary Clinton of being a "bigot" in his latest appeal to minority voters.

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weight loss fitnessFatty Liver: All You Need to Know About Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Learn all about nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. This article looks at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and outlook for NAFLD.

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SportPrince's Paisley Park home to open to the public

The private estate and studio complex that belonged to Prince is to open to the public, six months after his death.

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SportOrlando club shooting: Survivors' medical bills waived

Hospitals in Orlando say they will not charge for treatment provided to survivors of the Pulse nightclub massacre in which 49 people were killed.

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SportUS keeper suspended for 'cowards' comment

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo is suspended for six months for describing Olympic opponents Sweden as "a bunch of cowards".

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SportGhostbusters star target of cyber-attack

Intimate images of Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones and racist photos appear on her website after it was targeted in a cyber-attack.

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SportTornadoes tear down buildings and cut power in Indiana

At least two tornadoes strike the US state of Indiana, damaging buildings, destroying a Starbucks cafe and cutting power to thousands.

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SportLandscape jewels

The National Park Service was established 100 years ago, and a new photo exhibit in Washington DC to mark the occasion highlights some of the nation's natural treasures.

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SportProtests over huge N Dakota oil pipeline

Dozens of protesters gather in Washington DC to express their fears about a huge oil pipeline which will cross four states in the US Midwest.

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SportNigel Farage to speak at Donald Trump rally

UKIP leader Nigel Farage is to address supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at a campaign event in Mississippi.

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SportYellowstone River closes indefinitely over deadly parasite

Montana officials indefinitely close the Yellowstone River over concerns of a deadly parasite that has killed off thousands of fish.

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SportCanada's Mounties allow women in uniform to wear hijabs

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, known as the Mounties, plans to allow women to wear hijabs as part of their iconic uniforms.

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weight loss fitnessLow protein diets may improve blood sugar regulation in obesity

Diets that are very high in protein are linked to an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and high protein levels have been correlated to poor insulin regulation.

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SportFearing the future

Leanna, 26, runs her own organic farm - but also works a side job to help pay the bills. Does she have it better then her mother did?

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SportPrison ramen

A new study suggests ramen noodles are now the most valuable prison commodity. Why and how do inmates whip up their own delicacies?

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SportHundreds of thousands of dead fish wash up in New Jersey

Hundreds of thousands of fish, commonly known as peanut bunker fish, have washed up dead in a New Jersey creek.

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SportLouisiana floods: Obama 'heartbroken' after tour

President Barack Obama tours the flood-ravaged areas of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he vowed to help residents rebuild in the coming months.

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SportZika virus: Florida announces five new cases

Florida's governor announces five new cases of Zika, including one in the Tampa Bay area, 265 miles (425 km) north of Miami.

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SportPoor security 'aided' Ashley Madison hack

The Ashley Madison dating site had "inadequate" security systems and used fake icons to make people think it was safe, reveals a report.

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SportHarambe the gorilla: Cincinnati Zoo deletes Twitter account

An Ohio zoo where a gorilla was shot and killed deletes its Twitter account following constant online harassment about the animal's death.

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SportSea Shepherd US settles Japan whaling case

Sea Shepherd Australia says it will continue interfering in Japanese whale hunts despite a court settlement against the group's US branch.

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SportUS new home sales rise at fastest pace since 2007

US new home sales jumped in July to the fastest pace in nearly nine years, according to official figures.

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weight loss fitnessThe war on sugar: 'Children should consume fewer than 6 teaspoons daily'

A new statement from the American Heart Association recommends children aged 2-18 limit their added sugar intake to fewer than 6 teaspoons a day.

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SportRamen noodles 'are most valuable US prison commodity', study finds

Ramen noodles have overtaken tobacco to become the most valuable commodity in US prisons, a new study says.

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SportTexas judge blocks Obama's transgender bathroom directive

Judge Reed O'Connor passes nationwide injunction blocking White House directive that transgender students can use bathroom of their choice.

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SportGeneration gap

Lupe immigrated from Mexico 25 years ago to make a better life for her children. Was it worth it?

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SportLouisiana floods a 'crisis of climate change' say Greens

The Green Party presidential candidate, Dr Jill Stein, describes the flooding in Louisiana as "a crisis of climate change" as she surveys the devastation.

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SportWind blows 1,500 American boaters into Canada

More than a thousand Americans accidentally "invade" international borders after high winds carried their rafts and boats into Canada.

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SportBen-Hur remake flops at US box office

A big-budget remake of Ben-Hur debuts at number five at the US box office taking $11m (£8.7m), while Suicide Squad spends its third week at number one.

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SportThe Tragically Hip play farewell gig

Canadian band The Tragically Hip have played an emotional farewell gig, after lead singer Gord Downie was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer.

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SportTragically Hip: About a third of Canadians watch farewell concert

About one in three Canadians tuned in for the Tragically Hip's poignant show in the band's hometown of Kingston, Ontario.

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SportBasketball star Kobe Bryant sets up investment fund

US basketball star Kobe Bryant has formed a partnership with venture capitalist Jeff Stibel to launch a $100m (£76m) investment fund.

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SportRyan Lochte: Speedo sponsorship ended over Rio account

The swimwear manufacturer Speedo is dropping its sponsorship of the disgraced US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte

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SportUS election: Questions over Trump deportation plan

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump signals a possible revision to his immigration policy, which includes the deportation of 11m people.

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weight loss fitnessEvery decade of being overweight ups cancer risk for women

AICR's evidence shows that carrying extra body fat increases risk for 11 types of cancer, including postmenopausal breast and endometrial.

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SportGun crime tech 'failed to save lives' in Chicago

An attempt to use software to identify potential gun crime victims did not save any lives, a study suggests.

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SportNorth Korea 'Netflix' device unveiled

A set-top box offering video-on-demand services has been unveiled by the state broadcaster KCTV in North Korea, according to local reports.

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SportSyngenta shares jump after US clears ChemChina deal

Shares in Swiss agribusiness group Syngenta rise 12% after its takeover by ChemChina is given the go-ahead by a US regulator.

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SportPfizer and Medivation reportedly close to $14bn deal

US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is reportedly in advanced talks to buy cancer drug firm Medivation for about $14bn (£10.7bn).

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SportDirty dilemma

A debate is raging in Alberta about getting more "dirty oil" out of the ground, which some say is in conflict with Canada's environmental commitments.

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SportWill next generation have it better?

Will the next generation in the US be better off than the one before? The first in three conversations between young Americans and their parents.

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SportThe deciders

While the general election is often described as an exercise in appealing to as many voters as possible, candidates are never one to neglect a niche audience.

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SportDetailing Hiroshima

Seventy years have passed since the publication of a report hailed as one of the greatest pieces of journalism ever written - one that described the terrible effects of the atomic bomb.

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SportDelivering results

How the chief executive of UPS went from low level, part-time worker to chief executive of the world's largest parcel delivery service.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: USA beat Serbia in men's basketball to win last gold of Games

The United States' men's basketball team thrash Serbia 96-66 to win the final gold medal of the 2016 Olympics.

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SportPrince death: Powerful drugs found in singer's home 'were mislabelled'

Pills seized from the home of singer Prince contained the dangerously powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl but were mislabelled, according to reports.

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SportSmallpox eradication 'giant' Donald Henderson dies at 87

US doctor Donald Henderson, who led a successful campaign to wipe out smallpox worldwide, has died at the age of 87.

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SportFederal Reserve 'close to meeting targets' for US economy

The Federal Reserve is close to hitting its targets for US jobs and inflation, says vice chairman Stanley Fischer, in comments likely to fuel the interest rate debate.

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SportCanada is closed

Canada is closed. A nation shuts for one night to celebrate the final emotional farewell of the Tragically Hip.

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SportWildfires: 'We came back for a necklace'

Residents of Lake County, California have returned to the wreckage of their homes after wildfires swept through the area.

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SportBackstreet Boys and NSync founder Lou Pearlman dies

US boy band mogul Lou Pearlman, founder of the Backstreet Boys and NSync, dies aged 62 in prison, where he was serving 25 years for fraud.

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SportLochte: 'It was my fault'

US swimmer Ryan Lochte has apologised to the people of Brazil after "over-exaggerating" claims he was robbed at gunpoint while at the Rio Olympics.

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SportUS election: Trump campaign spending still lags far behind Clinton

Donald Trump's election campaign doubled its spending last month but still lags far behind US presidential rival Hillary Clinton, figures show.

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SportCanadian band The Tragically Hip give last emotional concert

A Canadian band whose lead singer has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer perform their last concert at the end of an emotional farewell tour.

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SportSwimmer Ryan Lochte says sorry to Brazilians over robbery claim

US swimmer Ryan Lochte tells Brazilian TV he is sorry, after "over-exaggerating" claims he was robbed at gunpoint while at the Rio Olympics.

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SportForce of nature

A number of devastating "firenadoes" are raging in California. How do they work?

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SportLost and alone

More than 100 people in Attawapiskat have tried to kill themselves since October - why are so many of Canada's Aboriginal people at risk?

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SportGiant panda cub Bei Bei celebrates first birthday

Giant panda cub Bei Bei enjoys a party to celebrate his first birthday, in Washington's national zoo.

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SportBin Laden raid bestseller's author to pay $7m

An ex-commando agrees to pay nearly $7m to the US government for violating secrecy agreements by publishing about a book about the killing of Osama Bin Laden.

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SportCalifornia's Blue Cut wildfire destroys Summit Inn

An iconic Route 66 diner, which once attracted famous visitors including Elvis Presley, has been destroyed by California's Blue Cut wildfire.

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SportTrump's direct appeal to black voters

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump promises to help African-American voters, and says they have been let down by Democrats.

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SportTexas halts execution of accomplice tainted by 'Dr Death' testimony

A court in Texas stays the execution of a convicted accomplice to murder, ordering a review of the testimony of a witness dubbed "Dr Death".

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SportChart topper

Country legend Dolly Parton discusses her new album, her legendary Glastonbury set, and why she admires Adele.

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SportSlender Man case: Morgan Geyser, 14, in not guilty insanity plea

A 14-year-old US girl accused of stabbing her classmate to please the online horror character Slender Man pleads not guilty on grounds of mental illness.

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Sport114 seconds, nine golds

Usain Bolt has won nine Olympic golds in only two minutes on the track. That's not normal.

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SportUS swimmer Bentz speaks out over Ryan Lochte's actions in Rio

One of the US swimmers caught up in a scandal over a made-up robbery at the Rio Olympics speaks out over team-mate Ryan Lochte's actions.

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SportUS women win 4x100m relay

Great Britain win an Olympic medal in the women's 4x100m relay for the first time since 1984 by claiming bronze.

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SportJazz greats captured on film on their way to stardom

A new exhibit at the Smithsonian features the work of Herman Leonard, who photographed jazz greats like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday in their heyday.

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SportDonald Trump to black voters: 'What do you have to lose?'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has made a direct appeal to African-American voters, asking "What do you have to lose?"

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SportFugitive's 'old man' disguise fails to fool Massachusetts police

Police officers in the US arrest a fugitive after seeing through his elaborate disguise as an elderly man.

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SportSyrian war: US scrambles jets to Hassakeh

US fighter planes sent to Kurdish-controlled city to protect US special forces from Syrian government bombardments, Pentagon says.

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SportZika cases reported in Miami Beach

Several people have been infected with the Zika virus in Miami Beach, an international tourist destination, health officials the US state of Florida say.

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SportDonald Trump visits flood-ravaged Louisiana

Presidential candidate Donald Trump tours flood-ravaged areas, days after heavy rains forced thousands to flee their homes.

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SportUS election: Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort quits

The chairman of Republican Donald Trump's presidential campaign, Paul Manafort, resigns, just two months after taking the helm.

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SportAmy Schumer puts TV show on hold after furore over writer's rape remarks

Comedian Amy Schumer says she will not make a new series of her TV show Inside Amy Schumer "in the foreseeable future".

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SportUS swimmer 'settles Brazil robbery row'

The US swimmer Jimmy Feigen will pay $11,000 to charity as part of a deal to settle the Brazil robbery dispute, US media say.

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weight loss fitnessGallstones raise the risk of heart disease by a fifth

Although gallstone disease and heart disease share many risk factors, a new analysis finds that, even without these, gallstones increase cardiac risk.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: USA's Ryan Crouser breaks 28-year record to win shot put gold

USA's Ryan Crouser breaks Ulf Timmermann's 28-year-old world record as he wins shot put gold, with compatriot Joe Kovacs taking silver.

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SportNaked Donald Trump statues amuse crowds

Images from the US, where naked statues of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump have proved to be a hit with passers-by.

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SportRio 2016: Two US swimmers leave after 'robbery' row

US swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger have flown out of Rio de Janeiro after being questioned by police over an incident at a petrol station.

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SportAshton Eaton retains decathlon title

American Ashton Eaton becomes the first man since Great Britain's Daley Thompson in 1984 to retain the Olympic decathlon title.

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SportHarley-Davidson in $12m emissions penalty

Harley-Davidson is paying US authorities $12m (£9m) to settle allegations its motorcycles polluted the air at higher levels than allowed.

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SportRio 2016 Olympics: Two US swimmers to leave Rio after 'robbery' row

US swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger prepare to fly out of Rio de Janeiro after being questioned by Brazilian police.

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SportBefore and After: Louisiana flooding

Historic rains have led to widespread flooding in Louisiana.

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SportUber's $100m settlement with drivers rejected by judge

A $100m settlement between the tax-hailing app Uber and some of its drivers is rejected by a US judge.

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SportEx-NFL star Darren Sharper jailed in rape and drugging case

Former American football star Darren Sharper is sentenced to 18 years in prison in a rape case involving as many as 16 women in several US states.

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SportAthletics capital

Eugene, Oregon is synonymous with the sport of athletics - known as "track and field" in the US. But how did that come to be?

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SportHow Trump might hurt Congressional Republicans

Donald Trump's slide in the polls has raised questions about how the Republican candidate will affect the "down-ticket" races for Republicans, vital for winning control of Congress.

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SportForgotten disaster

Days of heavy rain have caused historic flooding in the US state of Louisiana, bringing as much as 31in (79cm) across a third of the state of Louisiana.

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SportUS: Iran cash linked to prisoner release

The State Department says a $400m cash payment to Iran was used as "leverage" in the release of five US prisoners.

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SportWave maker

US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is embroiled in a bizarre scandal over an alleged mugging in Rio. But Americans were already familiar with some of his extracurricular antics.

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SportLaquan McDonald death: Seven Chicago police face the sack over teen death

Chicago's police superintendent recommends firing seven officers who were involved in the fatal shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald.

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SportUS to end federal use of private prisons

US Justice Department will phase out use of privately owned prisons, citing safety concerns.

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SportNews site Gawker to shut down next week

Media company Gawker says it will close its main site next week, days after it was bought by Univision in a bankruptcy auction.

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weight loss fitnessNotion of 'healthy obesity' further challenged

The existence of 'healthy obesity' has been questioned by health professionals and scientists. A new study provides further evidence against the condition.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: US women sweep medals in 100m hurdles

Americans Brianna Rollins, Nia Ali and Kristi Castlin add to US dominance at the Olympics with a historic sweep in the 100m hurdles.

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SportUS swimmers 'damaged petrol station door'

US swimmers at centre of robbery controversy "damaged petrol station door during altercation", reports say

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SportDevastation

Wildfires in California have caused widespread devastation and forced 82,000 residents to evacuate their homes.

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SportUber 'to introduce self-driving cars within weeks'

Ride-sharing firm Uber will begin allowing users to hail a self-driving car in a US city later this month, according to a report.

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SportUS pastor, who believes floods are God's punishment, flees flooded home

Tony Perkins and his family escapes the Louisiana floods in a canoe after huge natural disaster.

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SportToronto Film Festival to screen Birth of a Nation 'as planned'

The Toronto Film Festival says it will screen slavery drama The Birth of a Nation as scheduled, despite ongoing controversy concerning its director.

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SportRio 2016: Bolt and De Grasse grins spark bromance delight

Jamaica's Usain Bolt again grins his way across an Olympic finishing line in Rio, this time with Canadian sprinter Andre de Grasse smiling back.

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SportMurky waters

The story of an armed robbery in Rio sounded simple enough until police began to question the US Olympic swimmers who said they were the victims.

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SportUS swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger stopped at Rio airport

The Brazilian authorities stop US swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack Conger from boarding a flight from Rio, as police query evidence about a robbery.

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SportCampaign shake-up

Even before Donald Trump named Stephen Bannon, the executive chairman of Breitbart News Network as his new campaign chief, the conservative news site has played a big role in this presidential election. So what is Breitbart?

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SportSecret sharing

US intelligence officials meet with Republican nominee Donald Trump, describing the various threats to the nation.

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SportCountry homes, adoption

Cancer care, adoption and Russian country houses - what stories do Russians want BBC Pop Up to cover while they are in the country?

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Ferocious fires evict thousands

Firefighters are continuing to tackle a huge blaze in southern California, with several of them describing it as the most ferocious they have ever seen.

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SportUS wildfires drive thousands from homes

California wildfires have driven thousands from their homes, burning with a ferocity some firefighters have described as unprecedented.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Woman describes terror as flames engulf home

A woman has described the moment she was rescued by fire services after rapidly moving wildfire began to engulf her home.

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SportCisco to cut up to 5,500 jobs

US tech giant Cisco Systems says it is cutting up to 7% of its global workforce, or 5,500 jobs, starting this summer.

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SportTeam Trump

With just 82 days left until the election, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump orders yet another campaign reshuffle in his bid for the White House.

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SportFederal Reserve split on timing of next rate rise

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting show policy-makers divided over when the next rate rise should come.

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SportCarlin Isles: My journey from homelessness to Rio

The USA's Carlin Isles was once homeless but now finds himself the top rugby sevens scorer at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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SportBarnes & Noble shares fall after boss sacked

US bookstore chain Barnes & Noble sacks its chief executive Ronald Boire for not being a "good fit" with the company, sending its share price falling.

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SportVictory, taxed

US athletes are leading in the Olympic medal count but when the winners return home they will be welcomed with both national pride and tax bill.

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SportRyan Lochte and James Feigen ordered to stay in Brazil

A judge in Brazil orders that the passports of US Olympic swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen be seized after police question their account of being robbed.

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SportActor Nate Parker's 'sorrow' over rape accuser's suicide

US actor Nate Parker says he is "filled with profound sorrow" at the news that a woman who accused him of rape in 1999 later took her own life.

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SportCaitlyn Jenner's I Am Cait cancelled after two series

The E! network cancels Caitlyn Jenner's reality TV series I Am Cait after two series.

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weight loss fitnessPersonalized nutrition is better than a 'one size fits all' approach in improving diets

People receiving personalised nutrition advice develop healthier eating habits including consuming less red meat and reducing their salt intake, a study has found.

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weight loss fitnessNew study reveals a novel protein linked to type 2 diabetes

Findings from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), which appear in eLife, provide a possible explanation as to why most people who are obese develop insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

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weight loss fitnessHealthy people more at ease socializing with stocky folks, but it can hinder weight loss

People trying to shed pounds - but who hang out with heavier pals regularly - are more likely to lose weight if they include thinner people in their social lives, according to a study by a Baylor...

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Thousands evacuated from their homes

Authorities in California say a raging wildfire has forced the evacuation of more than 80,000 people from their homes in San Bernardino County.

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weight loss fitnessObesity-related cancer risk increased by overweight duration

A longer duration of overweight and obesity in adulthood is associated with increased risk of several cancers, including breast and endometrial cancers.

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SportUS election 2016: Trump overhauls campaign team again

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump overhauls his election campaign team for the second time in two months, amid flagging polls.

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SportCalifornia wildfire: 80,000 evacuated east of Los Angeles

A rapidly moving wildfire forces the evacuation of more than 80,000 people in San Bernardino, just east of Los Angeles, officials say.

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SportDonald Trump defends Milwaukee police shooting

Republican Donald Trump says initial evidence suggests the fatal shooting of a black man by police in Wisconsin on Saturday was justified.

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SportGawker Media sold to Univision in bankruptcy auction

Online news site Gawker Media has been sold to media firm Univision for $135m (£103m) in a bankruptcy auction.

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SportNative voice

Participation in the 2016 US presidential election by Native Americans is breaking records. What does it mean?

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SportRunners help each other after fall

An American and a New Zealander are praised after stopping mid-race to help each other after the two fell during the 5,000-metre race.

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SportSign language

Body language expert Mary Civiello breaks down the top five gestures Donald Trump uses when he speaks.

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SportAmerican may face charges for spearing Canadian bear

Officials in Canada's Alberta province say they plan to ban spear hunting after an American posted a video of himself impaling a black bear.

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SportGymnast Biles wins fourth gold medal

Britain's Amy Tinkler wins Olympic bronze in the women's floor as the United States' Simone Biles wins her fourth gold of Rio 2016.

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SportMan 'killed' Arab neighbour and 'harassed' victim's family

An Oklahoma man accused of fatally shooting his Lebanese neighbour had a longstanding feud his family, police say.

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SportMore rain and flooding expected in Louisiana

Residents are beginning to return to their flooded homes, even as more rains are expected in the state of Louisiana.

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SportNative American protesters disrupt work on oil pipeline

A group of Native American protesters halts work on a large oil pipeline in the US state of North Dakota.

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SportHackers auction files 'stolen from NSA'

A group of hackers calling itself Shadow Brokers claims to have stolen a collection of malware files from a group linked to the US National Security Agency (NSA).

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SportJohnny Depp and Amber Heard settle divorce

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard settle their divorce, saying neither of them intended to cause the other any physical or emotional harm.

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weight loss fitnessProlonged sitting: 'Exercise does not offset health risks,' say AHA

A scientific statement from the American Heart Association says physical activity does not counteract the health risks linked to sedentary behavior.

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SportKathleen Kane, Pennsylvania top lawyer, to face prison

The top law enforcement official in the US state of Pennsylvania is convicted of several crimes after she leaked documents critical of a rival.

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SportCongressman says Trump must change campaign trajectory to win

Alabama Congressman Bradley Byrne believes Donald Trump could beat Hillary Clinton but only if he changed 'the trajectory of his own campaign'.

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SportIconic Las Vegas hotel demolished

The last tower of the iconic Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas has been demolished.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Man charged over Lower Lake blaze

A man is arrested on arson charges over a fire that has destroyed more than 175 homes and threatens hundreds more in the California town of Lower Lake.

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SportNew York imam shooting suspect charged with murder

Police in New York charge a man with murder in connection with the killing of an imam and his aide at the weekend.

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SportMiller falls over finish line to win 400m

Shaunae Miller of the Bahamas wins a dramatic gold medal in the women's 400m final at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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SportTerror ties

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump unveils his latest plans for immigration screenings to include temporarily suspending visas from countries with terrorist ties

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SportFrom Twitter to a speech

In the 2016 presidential campaign, the line between fringe theory and stump speech material is blurring, on the subject of Hillary Clinton's health.

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SportGuantanamo Bay: US in largest detainee transfer under Obama

The US sends 15 Guantanamo detainees to the United Arab Emirates, in the largest single transfer during President Obama's administration.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Simone Biles wins bronze as Sanne Wevers takes gold on beam

Three-time Olympic champion Simone Biles wins bronze as the Netherlands' Sanne Wevers takes gold on the beam at Rio 2016.

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SportTrump presidency 'would make world less safe' - Nato boss

If Republican Donald Trump became US president, he would make the world more unstable, says Nato Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

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SportTrump foreign policy: Clinton 'lacks physical stamina'

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has claimed rival Hillary Clinton lacks the "mental and physical stamina" to tackle so-called Islamic State.

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weight loss fitnessStudy of brain activity shows that food commercials influence children's food choices

Food advertising is a multi-billion dollar industry, with approximately $1.8 billion annually aimed at children and adolescents, who view between 1,000 and 2,000 ads per year.

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SportUS election: Donald Trump to call for 'testing' immigrants

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is set to outline his plan to fight "radical Islamic terrorism" in a major policy speech.

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weight loss fitnessSwap a soda for water to reduce weight gain

Swapping an 8-ounce sugary drink for water reduces calorie intake, obesity prevalence, and benefits overall health, say Virginia Tech researchers.

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Learn all about nine different superfoods for people with diabetes. This article looks at walnuts, Ezekiel bread, and chia seeds among others.

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weight loss fitnessPregnancy 'too late' for controlling obesity

Although pregnancy may be considered an opportune time for medical practitioners to engage women in discussions about the effects of obesity, it is usually "too little too late" for any meaningful...

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SportProtests continue in Milwaukee after shooting by police

Shots were fired during new protests in the US city of Milwaukee, police say, as demonstrators took to the streets for a second night.

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SportRescues as fatal flooding hits Louisiana

President Obama has declared the US state of Louisiana a disaster area after unprecedented flooding.

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SportRent a bridesmaid

Selecting bridesmaids can be a difficult decision, but now there is another option - paying for a professional to take up the role.

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SportRussian pizza restaurant 'hacker' faces US trial

The son of a Russian member of Parliament is accused of orchestrating a hacking scheme that targeted US eateries - mostly pizza restaurants.

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SportTwitter lifts Guccifer ban after Democrat phone numbers leak

Twitter reinstates a suspended account that publicised leaked personal data belonging to Democrat politicians.

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SportUS election: Trump team 'must disclose pro-Russia ties'

Donald Trump's campaign team must disclose all pro-Russia links, Hillary Clinton's manager says, after a newspaper article alleges secret cash payments.

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SportJFK airport evacuated after false gunfire reports

Part of New York's JFK airport closes after false reports of gunfire that may have come from Olympics excitement.

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SportAdele turns down an offer to perform during the Super Bowl half-time show

The NFL says Adele was never offered the Super Bowl half-time show formally after she told an audience that she'd turned it down.

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weight loss fitnessDrivers weigh more than cyclists, study finds

People who use cars as their primary form of transport may be putting their health at risk, after research reveals they weigh more than cyclists.

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weight loss fitnessPreoperative factors associated with long-term weight loss after gastric bypass surgery

In a study published online by JAMA Surgery, Michelle R. Lent, Ph.D., of the Geisinger Clinic, Danville, Pa.

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weight loss fitnessFood commercials change children's eating priorities

Researchers find watching food commercials changes children's brain activity, influencing their food decisions by altering taste preferences.

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Sport'Historic' Louisiana flooding: Five dead and thousands rescued

At least five people die and thousands are rescued as "historic" flooding swamps the US state of Louisiana.

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SportCuban concerns over US election race

One year ago, the United States reopened its embassy in Havana, a huge step towards normalising a long-broken relationship.

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SportGatlin loses to Bolt in Olympics 100m

Jamaica's Usain Bolt becomes the first athlete to win three Olympic 100m titles by beating Justin Gatlin to gold at Rio 2016.

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SportAlabama plane crash: Three married couples die in Tuscaloosa

Three married couples die in a plane crash in Alabama, leaving 11 children behind, media in the US state say.

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The BBC's Laura Trevelyan, who has lived in the US for the past 12 years, is applying to become a US citizen. She recounts her efforts to study for the citizenship test.

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SportNew York mayor: Muslims 'in crosshairs of bigotry'

Muslims are living "in the crosshairs of bigotry", New York's mayor says, a day after an imam and his associate were killed while leaving a mosque.

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SportMilwaukee shooting: National Guard on standby after police killing

Wisconsin's governor calls up the National Guard in case of more violence after a police shooting in Milwaukee.

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SportUS swimmer Ryan Lochte robbed in Rio

Gold medal-winning swimmer Ryan Lochte and three others robbed in Rio, US Olympic Committee confirms

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SportMilwaukee shooting: Protesters fire gunshots and set buildings on fire

Violence breaks out on the streets of the US city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, overnight after police shot dead an armed man in a police chase on Saturday.

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SportMilwaukee shooting: Violence erupts over US police killing

Violence has broken out on the streets of the US city of Milwaukee, after a man, 23, was shot dead in a police chase on Saturday.

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SportMust watch: Dramatic Louisiana flood rescue from sinking car

Dramatic footage from Louisiana shows the moment a woman and her dog are saved from a car sinking in flood waters.

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Sport'Historic' Louisiana flooding: Three dead and thousands rescued

At least three people die and thousands are rescued as "historic" flooding swamps the US state of Louisiana.

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SportPhelps wins 23rd gold in final race

Michael Phelps bows out of the Olympics with a 23rd career gold, as Great Britain secure silver in the men's 4x100m relay.

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SportPregnant in Florida

The threat of Zika in the US has been known about for months. One pregnant women in Florida thinks more should have been done to tackle it.

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SportImam shot dead on street in Queens, New York

An imam is shot dead and another man critically injured in the New York borough of Queens, police say.

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SportLouisiana flooding: 'Everybody's houses are going under'

A state of emergency is declared in Louisiana after severe flooding leaves at least two people dead and many stranded in their homes.

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SportRio 2016 Olympics: Michael Phelps says he will retire after Games

American swimming legend Michael Phelps says he will bring the curtain down on his incredible career after he finishes competing at Rio 2016.

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SportAlex Rodriguez: New York Yankees legend retires after final game win

New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez retires from Major League Baseball with a win in an emotional final game.

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weight loss fitnessBetter cultural fit may encourage healthy eating

A study of adults from the U.S. and Japan finds whether a person adheres to a healthy diet may depend on how well they fit with their country's culture.

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SportComeback king

A profile of America's Anthony Ervin, who reclaims the Olympic title in swimming 16 years after he first won it - in a phenomenal career comeback.

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SportLedecky breaks record in fourth win

Britain's Jazz Carlin wins her second silver at the Rio Olympics as Katie Ledecky smashes her own 800m freestyle world record.

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SportPhelps beaten in 100m butterfly final

Singapore's Joseph Schooling wins his nation's first ever gold medal with victory in the 100m butterfly as Michael Phelps finishes joint second.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Women's champions USA beaten by 'cowardly' Sweden

Goalkeeper Hope Solo says four-time women's Olympic football champions the USA were knocked out by "cowards" after losing to Sweden.

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SportMeet Evan McMullin, the newest US presidential candidate

Evan McMullin, a former CIA agent and Congressional staff member, has entered the presidential race as an independent candidate.

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SportMaking a Murderer subject Brendan Dassey's conviction overturned

A US federal judge overturns the murder conviction of Brendan Dassey, whose case was examined in Netflix's popular Making a Murderer documentary.

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SportCriminal Minds star Thomas Gibson sacked after hitting producer

Actor Thomas Gibson is sacked as the star of the TV programme Criminal Minds after he struck a producer.

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SportNYC Billionaire offers reward for stolen ice cream

New York City billionaire John Catsimatidis is offering a $5,000 (£3,870) reward for information leading to the arrest of ice cream shoplifters.

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SportTeen star

The women's 100m freestyle final at the 2016 Olympics was a race marked by historic feats.

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SportUS election: Hillary Clinton releases her tax returns

Democratic president candidate Hillary Clinton releases her tax returns, adding to the pressure on her Republican rival Donald Trump to do the same.

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SportSarajevo taxi drivers in De Niro tribute as film festival begins

Taxi drivers in Sarajevo put up posters of Robert De Niro on their vehicles in tribute to the actor ahead of his visit for the city's film festival.

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SportCover star

Kendall Jenner is the cover star for Vogue's September issue in America and this is why it's a big deal.

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SportUS Olympian Dominique Dawes is 'so proud' of Simone Biles

US Olympian Dominique Dawes, the first African American to win an individual Olympic medal at gymnastics, reacts to the dominance of Simone Biles.

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SportNorth Carolina man freed after 28 years in prison

A judge on Thursday ruled that a North Carolina man's murder trial in 1988 was unfair, and ordered him to be released.

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SportRio 2016: Daily Beast 'sorry for outing gay athletes'

US news website The Daily Beast apologises for an article that may have "outed" a number of gay Olympic athletes from countries with harsh anti-gay policies.

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SportPhelps fans celebrate the Baltimore Bullet

The BBC's David Willis visits the pool where swimmer Michael Phelps got his big start, and sees first-hand how fans in Baltimore celebrate his achievements.

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weight loss fitnessChildren failing to meet ideal cardiovascular health guidelines

The American Heart Association's Scientific Statement reveals that most American children have poor diets and low cardiovascular health scores.

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weight loss fitnessEvidence insufficient to make recommendation regarding screening for lipid disorders in children and adolescents

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for lipid disorders in children and...

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SportRepublican letter urges party to cut Trump's funding

More than 70 Republicans sign a letter to the head of the party's National Committee urging him to stop helping Donald Trump's campaign.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps beats Ryan Lochte to win 22nd gold

Michael Phelps wins the 200m medley to become the first swimmer to win four consecutive Olympic gold medals in one event.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Why Simone Biles is the best at the Games

Teenage American gymnast Simone Biles could win five gold medals at her debut Olympics - but what makes her so good?

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SportFlipping out

The American women's gymnastics team gold-medal win has inspired young gymnasts in the US to follow their own tumbling dreams.

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SportTwo dead in apartment complex blast in Maryland, US,

Two people have been killed, dozens injured and others left missing after an explosion at an apartment complex in Maryland, US.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Simone Biles dominates to win all-around gold

American gymnast and overwhelming favourite Simone Biles wins the Olympic women's all-around gold medal at Rio 2016.

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SportUS couple sues IP mapping firm over 'digital hell'

A US couple is suing a firm that maps internet connections to real world locations, saying their home was put at the centre of criminal investigations

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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton vows to appoint a chief trade prosecutor to ensure countries abide by trade agreements if elected.

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SportDumping Trump

Many Republicans have determined the Trump campaign has finally reached the point of no return and are running for the exits. So what are their options?

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SportShot Canadian 'planned immediate attack'

Man killed by police in Canadian province of Ontario planned attack within 72 hours, police say

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SportTrump insists 'Obama is founder of IS'

Republican Donald Trump describes US President Barack Obama as the "founder" of the Islamic State group and Hillary Clinton as co-founder.

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SportTrump supporters in Florida defend their candidate

Trump supporters tell the BBC the candidate's recent comments are being "overblown" at a rally for the candidate in Florida.

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SportLiving a dream

Ruth B wrote Lost Boy after fans wanted more from the six seconds of lyrics she posted on Vine.

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SportHeading for Moscow

Pop Up, the BBC's mobile bureau, spent the spring in India, but now is going to Russia to film your story ideas.

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SportMacy's to close 100 stores and focus online as sales dip

US department store chain Macy's is to close about 100 stores and increase investment in its online business after 19 months of sliding sales.

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SportHuffington Post founder Arianna Huffington to step down

Arianna Huffington, who co-founded the news website Huffington Post 11 years ago, has announced she is to step down as editor-in-chief.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps qualifies for 200m individual medley final

American Michael Phelps reaches the 200m individual medley final in Rio as he aims for his 22nd Olympic gold medal.

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SportClinton and Trump tussle over economy

What are Hillary Clinton's plans for the US economy if she is elected US President in November?

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SportCanada police say 'potential terror threat' thwarted

Canadian police say they have acted to stop a lone suspect in a "potential terrorist threat".

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SportNew York police arrest man trying to climb Trump Tower

New York police have arrested a man who tried to scale Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan using rope and suction cups.

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SportTrump Tower scaled using giant suction cups

A man has climbed the Trump Tower building in New York City using suction cups.

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SportClinton says Trump incited violence with 'Second Amendment' remarks

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump incited violence when he said gun rights supporters could stop her from winning.

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SportIs Michael Phelps the best swimmer ever?

On Tuesday, Michael Phelps won his 21st gold medal.

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SportClinton denies foundation ties to State Department

Hillary Clinton dismisses renewed claims that her charitable foundation had influence over the State Department during her time as secretary of state.

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SportWendy's reports weaker than expected sales

Burger chain Wendy's posted lower than expected sales as more diners decided to cook at home.

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SportUS government blasts Baltimore police over race

A US justice department report accuses police in the city of Baltimore of routinely discriminating against black people and using excessive force.

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SportUS election: Trump blames media for gun furore

Republican Donald Trump blames the media after being accused of inciting violence against his Democratic rival for the White House, Hillary Clinton.

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SportUS top for online global drug sales

UK-based drug dealers earn more money online than any of their European rivals, research suggests.

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SportRalph Lauren and Michael Kors report weak sales

Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors both report weak quarterly sales against a backdrop of fewer customers visiting department stores and the strong dollar hitting tourists.

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SportFlorida woman accidentally killed in police academy exercise

A Florida woman attending a police seminar is shot dead during a demonstration on how to use a gun.

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weight loss fitnessHeart disease found to be misdiagnosed in some active adults

Consistent with athletes, people who exercise regularly can enlarge their hearts, which could result in a misdiagnosis of heart disease, study finds.

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SportGunfire at Ferguson protest marking Michael Brown killing

Gunfire breaks out on the second anniversary of the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, after a protester is hit by a car.

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SportRio 2016: Michael Phelps extends his tally to 21 Olympic golds

Swimmer Michael Phelps extends his record tally to 21 Olympic golds as he wins individual and team titles at Rio 2016.

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SportPaul Ryan primary: US House speaker faces Republican challenge

US House Speaker Paul Ryan is expected to comfortably overcome a Republican challenge in his congressional district in Wisconsin.

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SportCold turkey

A recent report by UK regulator Ofcom claimed that 59% of Brits consider themselves to be "hooked" on their handsets - but not everybody is a slave to their smartphone, reports Zoe Kleinman.

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SportEl Faro: Sunken cargo ship's black box found

Search teams recover the black box data recorder from the El Faro, a cargo ship that sank last year near the Bahamas during a hurricane.

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SportUS election: Trump suggests guns could stop Clinton

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump suggests that supporters could stop his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton by exercising their gun rights.

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SportDelta cancels 300 more flights after power outage

US airline Delta cancels at least 300 more flights after a power outage on Monday that resulted in the cancellation of 1,000 flights and delays for about 2,800 more.

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SportUS and Russia swim row recalls Cold War animosities

US swimmer Lilly King stirs Olympic waters after calling out Russia's Yulia Efimova for a doping scandal with a single gesture.

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SportTexas baby dies from Zika-linked defect microcephaley

A baby in Texas born with the Zika-linked birth defect microcephaley has died, health officials say.

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SportParents of Americans killed in Benghazi sue Hillary Clinton

The parents of two Americans killed in a 2012 attack in the Libyan city of Benghazi sue Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

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SportA man in America has pleaded guilty to taping a dog's mouth shut last year

A man in the US state of South Carolina pleads guilty to bounding the muzzle of a dog shut with black electrical tape.

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SportOlympic announcer apologises for comments about gymnast's parents

NBC commentator apologises for remarks about a gymnast's parents

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SportDelta cancel hundreds more flights

Delta Airlines cancelled another 300 flights on Tuesday, one day after a power cut forced the company to cancel or delay thousands of trips.

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SportThe Simpsons to air first hour-long episode

Long-running US sitcom The Simpsons is to broadcast its first hour-long episode next year.

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In a study published online by JAMA Ophthalmology, Paul D. Loprinzi, Ph.D., of the University of Mississippi, University, Miss.

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SportWorld's costliest fender bender?

Driver backs into £220,000 ($290,000) Ferrari while parking in the US state of Virginia.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Russia's Yulia Efimova beaten to gold by Lilly King of USA

Controversial Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova is beaten to Olympic gold by Lilly King of the USA in the women's 100m breaststroke.

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SportBride recruits man with father's heart

A bride in Pennsylvania was walked down the aisle by the man who received her murdered father's heart in a transplant 10 years ago.

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SportRepublican security experts rail against Trump in open letter

An open letter signed by 50 Republican national security experts warned that party nominee Donald Trump "would be the most reckless president" in US history.

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SportFlorida investigating another Zika case outside Miami

The Florida Department of Health is investigating another case of Zika contracted in the state.

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weight loss fitness'Feeling full' hormone increase in seniors may explain 'anorexia of aging'

Elderly adults have higher production of the hormone PYY, which suppresses appetite, study finds. This may explain unintentional weight loss in seniors.

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SportEvan McMullin: Who is the new anti-Trump Independent candidate?

Former CIA agent Evan McMullin launches an independent campaign for the White House with support from members of the Never Trump movement.

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SportBarclays pays a further $100m in the US over Libor fraud

Barclays bank has paid $100m (£77m) to settle a claim by 44 US states that it rigged the Libor interest rate system between 2005 and 2009.

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SportPennsylvania family of five dead in 'murder-suicide'

A couple, who struggled to acquire heart medication for their daughter, are found dead with their children after an apparent murder-suicide.

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SportWalmart to buy Jet.com for $3.3bn

Walmart announces plans to buy e-commerce site Jet.com for $3.3bn (£2.5bn) in a move that could help boost its online retail sales.

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SportEvan McMullin: Independent candidate launches presidential bid

Evan McMullin, the chief policy director of the House Republican conference, is set to announce his independent presidential bid, US media reports.

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SportUS election 2016: Donald Trump to lay out economic agenda

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to jump start the US economy by suspending new regulations and cutting corporate taxes.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps wins 19th Olympic gold

Michael Phelps wins a record 19th Olympic gold as the United States clinch the men's 4x100m freestyle relay title in Rio.

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SportTesla car drives owner to hospital after he suffers pulmonary embolism

Lawyer Joshua Neally puts his Tesla into autopilot to take him to a local hospital while suffering piercing pain in his chest.

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Sport'System outage' grounds Delta flights

US airline company Delta says all its flights have been suspended due to a nationwide system outage, advising customers to check ahead before travelling.

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SportUS and Australian professors kidnapped in Afghanistan

Two foreign professors, one from the US and one from Australia, are kidnapped in the Afghan capital Kabul, police tell the BBC.

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weight loss fitnessExercise 'does not harm memory,' study confirms

Contrary to one study that suggested exercise deletes old memories, new research finds physical activity has no negative implications for memory recall.

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SportBoy dies on Kansas waterslide billed as world's biggest

A 10-year-old boy dies on a waterslide, billed as the world's biggest, in the US state of Kansas, in an incident police say was an accident.

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SportHijab and a sword

Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad wants to challenge the "misconceptions" about Muslim women as she prepares for the "defining moment" in her life.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Serena & Venus Williams lose in doubles

Three-time gold medallists Serena and Venus Williams lose for the first time in an Olympics doubles match.

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SportAfghan Islamic State releases captured US kit photos

The Islamic State group releases photos of weapons and kit belonging to US soldiers discarded after fighting in Afghanistan.

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SportAlex Rodriguez: New York Yankees slugger announces retirement at 41

New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez announces he will retire from the sport on Friday.

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SportMoney in the mattress

A renewed focus on quality sleep from high profile celebrities like Arianna Huffington means the mattress industry is booming.

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SportShooting to fame

The US teenager from Virginia who claimed the first gold medal in Rio had long dreamed of Olympic glory - as a figure skater.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Ginny Thrasher wins gold in women's 10m air rifle

America's Ginny Thrasher wins the first gold medal of the Rio Olympic Games with a surprise victory in the women's 10m air rifle.

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SportUK army officer charged with sex assault

A senior British Army officer is charged with the sexual assault of a female military officer in Canada, police have said

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SportMan charged over US tourist's murder

A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a US tourist, and five other attempted murders, following a knife attack in London's Russell Square on Wednesday.

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SportTrump relents over Ryan re-election

Donald Trump backs House Speaker and fellow Republican Paul Ryan for re-election days after snubbing him

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SportWaiting hours to hear Hillary Clinton speak

One young aspiring filmmaker, BreAnna Holmes, explains why she waited hours to be part of the audience for a Hillary Clinton news conference.

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SportPhotos of Truman Capote's Brooklyn go on display

David Attie's photographs of Brooklyn used to illustrate Truman Capote's magazine stories are now on display.

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SportChicago police shooting: Video shows moments before suspect's death

An independent police review panel in Chicago releases video showing the moments that led to the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager.

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SportTurkey coup bid: Fethullah Gulen's lawyers fear attack on his life

Lawyers for US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen say they fear an attack on his life, in the wake of the failed coup attempt in Turkey.

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SportVideo shows Chicago police firing on fleeing suspect

An independent panel has released video footage showing the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Chicago man.

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SportCanada waiter may be charged after diner's allergic reaction

A waiter in Canada could be charged with criminal negligence for allegedly serving salmon to a customer with a seafood allergy, police say.

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SportGeorgia hot car deaths: Father charged after leaving children

A father is arrested after his twin 15-month-old girls died when he left them in a hot car in the US state of Georgia on Thursday.

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SportDonald Trump admits error over 'video of Iran payment'

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump walks back a claim that he had seen video footage of a US cash payment to Iran.

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SportUS jobs growth beats forecasts in July

US companies added 255,000 jobs in July, official figures show, far outstripping expectations.

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SportUS First Daughter Sasha Obama serves seafood in summer job

Sasha Obama, daughter of US President Barack Obama, swaps the comforts of the White House for the counter of a busy seafood restaurant, US media report.

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SportBear family visits Lake Tahoe beach in California

If you go down to the beach today... you're in for a big surprise. Or at least beach-goers in California's Lake Tahoe on Tuesday were, when they were joined by a family of bears.

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SportBlack Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson sues police

US Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson sues the police and city of Baton Rouge over mass arrests during protests against police killings.

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SportMurky affair

The BBC's James Cook analyses Donald Trump's claim that Iran's military filmed $400m in cash being taken by plane to Tehran by the US authorities.

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SportThird way

The 2016 election is one of the most polarising in US history. Can third party candidates break through to disillusioned voters?

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SportStrange new job

The public defence crisis in the US is playing out in bizarre fashion in Missouri. A case has just been assigned to the state governor.

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SportNative son

Hawaiians reflect on Barack Obama's time in office as the US president turns 55

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SportIslamic State: Obama says group is weakening but still a threat

President Barack Obama says there have been gains against so-called Islamic State in Iraq and Syria but warns the group still poses a threat.

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SportRussell Square stabbings: Darlene Horton named as victim

The US citizen killed in a knife attack in central London is named by police as 64-year-old Darlene Horton.

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SportFighting sexism

US President Barack Obama writes an essay on why he considers himself a feminist, saying it is "absolutely" men's duty to fight against sexism

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SportMelania Trump visa: Republican's wife denies rule break

The wife of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump rejects suggestions that she violated visa rules when she started working in the US.

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SportMiami sprayed with insecticide in effort to stop Zika spread

A plane carrying insecticide flies over an area of Miami, Florida, in an effort to control the spread of the Zika virus.

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weight loss fitnessLower BMI, weight loss in later life linked with Alzheimer's

An investigation into the relationship between seniors' weight and risk of Alzheimer's has revealed that lower weight is linked with elevated disease risk.

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SportUS health insurer warns 3.7m after cyber-attack

US health insurer Banner Health writes to 3.7 million customers and healthcare providers following a cyber-attack.

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weight loss fitnessBrain aging accelerated by 10 years with midlife overweight, obesity

Researchers find that being overweight or obese in midlife leads to a reduction in white matter volume that is the equivalent of a decade of brain aging.

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Sport$11 pouch steals limelight at state visit

Singaporean PM's wife causes a stir after carrying an $11 purse designed by a 19-year-old autistic student to the White House.

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SportDo Amish hold clue to preventing asthma in children?

A new study from the US comparing two traditional communities suggests exposure to farm animals may prevent asthma in children.

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SportLondon knife attack victim was US woman

A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was killed and five injured in a knife attack in Russell Square, central London.

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SportOzzy Osbourne reveals 'sex addiction therapy'

Ozzy Osbourne reveals he is undergoing "intense therapy" for a "sex addiction".

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SportRio 2016: Goalkeeper Hope Solo taunted with Zika chants

Crowds taunt US goalkeeper Hope Solo after she posted pictures of herself wearing a hat with mosquito netting to express her concern about the Zika virus.

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SportDocumentary attacking Hillary Clinton is US box office hit

A film attacking Hillary Clinton becomes the year’s top grossing documentary in the US.

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SportTrump Taj Mahal casino to shut down after years of losses

Trump Taj Mahal, the Atlantic City casino, founded by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump but no longer under his ownership, will shut down after years of losses.

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SportFunky and fumigated

Residents and visitors of Miami's Wynwood neighbourhood react to an "unprecedented" travel alert.

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SportFears about Muslim refugees settling in the American West

A proposal to settle 100 refugees in the Western US state of Montana has provoked an outcry. Some residents warn of a culture clash between Syrian refugees and the predominantly white local population.

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SportBarack Obama cuts short jail sentences of 214 prisoners

Barack Obama cuts short the jail sentences of 214 prisoners in what officials say is the biggest act of presidential clemency in more than 100 years.

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SportUS Supreme Court blocks transgender toilet ruling

The US Supreme Court temporarily overturns a ruling that allowed a transgender high school student to use the bathroom of his choice.

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SportWhite House: Iran cash payment not ransom for hostages

The White House dismisses claims that the US paid a ransom to Iran in exchange for the release of five American prisoners.

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SportPredicting 2016

A new round of US election polls shift momentum behind Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in the three-month dash to November

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SportUS woman tried to live stream police standoff

A woman killed in a police standoff outside Baltimore tried to live stream the siege but authorities successfully had her social media accounts deactivated.

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SportDonald Trump's top aide denies reports of campaign turmoil

Donald Trump's top aide is denying reports of deep divisions within the campaign after a damaging series of missteps by the Republican nominee.

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SportOttawa launches inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women

Canada launches an investigation into missing and murdered indigenous women that will cost nearly C$14m (£8m) more than expected

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weight loss fitnessIn the raw: To cook or not to cook?

The raw food diet has gained popularity in recent years. What does it involve, is it really worthwhile, and how can we know? Find out more about going raw.

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SportBirmingham bombing: Klansman Blanton is denied parole

A Ku Klux Klan member who killed four black girls by bombing a church in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963 will not be released from jail for at least five years.

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SportUS cable firm Time Warner buys 10% stake in Hulu

Time Warner Cable has disclosed a 10% stake in the video streaming service Hulu as the company battles growing competition from Netfilx and Amazon.

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SportWashington transport officer charged with aiding Islamic State

A police officer working for the Washington transport system is charged with aiding Islamic State militants.

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SportRio Olympics 2016: Michael Phelps to carry USA flag at opening ceremony

Michael Phelps will carry the USA flag at Friday's opening ceremony for the Rio Olympics.

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SportOscars: Cheryl Boone Isaacs re-elected Academy president after diversity row

Cheryl Boone Isaacs is re-elected president of the organisation that stages the Oscars after pledging to improve diversity.

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SportSingapore leader on why TPP matters for Americans

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made a case for why the Trans-Pacific Partnership matters to Americans during a state visit to the White House.

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SportUS election 2016: Republican divisions grow over Trump

Fresh rifts emerge within the US Republican Party over presidential candidate Donald Trump, as he refuses to back two senior figures in his own party.

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Sport'Get the baby out of here' says Trump at Virginia rally

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump asks a woman with a crying baby to leave an election rally in Virginia.

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weight loss fitnessResearchers develop new framework for human nutrition

Existing models for measuring health impacts of the human diet are limiting our capacity to solve obesity and its related health problems, claim two of the world's leading nutritional scientists in...

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SportDonald Trump hits back at 'disastrous' Barack Obama

Donald Trump has responded to Barack Obama's comments about him, saying his presidency has been 'disastrous'.

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SportPokemon Go makers face trespassing lawsuit

A lawsuit is filed against the makers of Pokemon Go over players trespassing on private property.

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SportUS election 2016: Trump hits back at 'disastrous' Obama

Donald Trump dismisses Barack Obama's time in the White House as a "disaster" after the US president says he is not fit to succeed him.

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SportAIG to buy back $3bn in shares as pressure mounts for break-up

US insurance giant American International Group (AIG) reveals plans to buy back $3bn in shares as it fights calls to break itself up.

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SportDelaware Supreme Court rules death penalty law unconstitutional

Delaware's Supreme Court has ruled that the state's death penalty is unconstitutional

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SportPolice kill woman holding child near Baltimore

Police outside the US city of Baltimore shot and killed a woman while she held her five-year-old boy in her arms.

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weight loss fitnessWorldwide obesity: Meat protein has as much effect as sugar

Global obesity affects more than 600 million adults over the age of 18 years. A new study reveals that protein in meat may be a contributing factor.

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SportForeign home buyers face new tax in Vancouver area

A 15% property tax on foreign real estate buyers in Vancouver takes effect in an effort to create more affordable housing in Canada's most expensive property market.

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SportNew York City police chief Bill Bratton 'to step down'

New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton - the most prominent law enforcement officer in the US - is expected to step down, US media say.

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SportObama says Trump unfit to be president

Republican nominee Donald Trump is unfit to be president, President Obama says

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SportApple replaces gun emoji with water pistol and introduces 100 other characters

More than 100 new and redesigned emoji characters will be available on iOS 10.

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SportDonald Trump sees more Republican support drift

More prominent Republicans - including a congressman - say they will not vote for Donald Trump, arguing he is unfit to serve as president.

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SportStar Trek actor Anton Yelchin 'left no will'

Actor Anton Yelchin did not write a will before he died and left behind a $1.4m (£1.06m) estate, according to court documents filed by his parents.

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SportArizona couple 'left toddler at home for 90 minutes alone' to play Pokemon Go

A husband and wife in America are being accused of leaving their two-year-old son alone at home to play Pokemon Go.

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SportFBI employee admits being 'agent of China' in US court

A China-born FBI employee with top secret security clearance pleads guilty to acting as an agent of the Chinese government, the US says.

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Sport'Military mom' booed by Trump supporters at Pence rally

A woman who described herself as a military mom has been heckled by Donald Trump supporters as she asked a question of his running mate Mike Pence.

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SportKesha drops assault claims against Dr Luke in California

The singer drops sexual assault claims against Dr Luke in California, but will continue with them in New York.

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SportSlow-motion replays can distort criminal responsibility

Slow-motion replays of crimes in courtrooms may be distorting the outcomes of trials, according to US research.

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SportTrump calls Clinton 'the devil'

US Presidential candidate Donald Trump has labelled his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton 'the devil' in a speech about Bernie Sanders.

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SportUS election: Donald Trump says Hillary Clinton is 'the devil'

US Republican candidate Donald Trump calls his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton "the devil" as he faces continuing fire from within his own party.

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SportTexas students can now bring guns to class

A new law means students in Texas can now take their guns to class.

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SportNew Texas gun control law allows concealed guns on campus

A new law comes into effect in the US state of Texas that allows university students to carry concealed guns on campus.

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SportTurkey failed coup: US military chief condemns plotters

The chairman of the US joint chiefs of staff visits Ankara and condemns the recent coup attempt in Turkey, as the US seeks to shore up ties.

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SportPokemon Go ban for New York sex offenders

New York state is to ban registered sex offenders from playing Pokemon Go while they are on parole, in an attempt to keep children safe.

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SportCanadian city ravaged by wildfires hit with heavy flooding

Torrential rain floods the Canadian city of Fort McMurray just months after wildfires gutted the area.

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SportKhizr Khan: Trump does not have different rights than us

Khizr and Ghazala Khan, the parents of a Muslim-American soldier killed in Iraq, tell the BBC it was time to stand up to Donald Trump.

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SportMoms-to-be to get new Miami Zika warning

The governor of Florida says pregnant women are to get a new warning to avoid Zika-affected areas of Miami, as 10 new cases are identified.

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weight loss fitnessHigher BMI may not raise risk of heart attack, death, finds twin study

A new twin study finds a higher BMI may not increase the risk of heart attack or death, though it does raise the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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SportJohn McCain condemns Donald Trump over row with Khan family

Arizona Senator John McCain and other Republican leaders sharply condemn Donald Trump's comments about the family of a fallen US Muslim soldier

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SportCats musical returns to Broadway

Andrew Lloyd Webber has made a return to Broadway with his musical Cats. It is being performed there for the first time since 2000.

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weight loss fitnessLessons learned from "The Biggest Loser" study

Much media attention was given to a recent Obesity study that found that metabolism remained suppressed even when participants in "The Biggest Loser" television series regained much of the weight...

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SportUS launches strikes on IS in Libya

US attacks so-called Islamic State targets in Libya at request of government, Pentagon says

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SportThe Simpsons mock Donald Trump and endorse Hillary Clinton

Marge and Homer Simpson agree to vote for Hillary Clinton in the forthcoming US election in a new clip released by 20th Century Fox.

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SportMaryland floods: Human chain to rescue trapped woman

Dramatic footage has emerged from the United States of bystanders forming a human chain to rescue a woman whose car was swept away by rising flood waters

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SportMiss Teen USA regrets tweeting the N-word in the past after winning the title

The teenage beauty pageant winner will keep her crown despite criticism over tweets she wrote which used racist language.

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SportTesla agrees $2.6bn deal to buy SolarCity

US electric carmaker Tesla says it has reached a deal to buy solar panel company SolarCity for $2.6bn.

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