SportUS Election 2016: Meet the 'Trumpettes'

The self-described "support group" for female Trump voters in California tells the BBC why they are voting for the businessman.

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SportRead all about it!

National newspaper USA Today breaks with tradition for the first time in its 34-year history and issues a scathing editorial against Republican nominee Donald Trump.

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SportBid to block US net handover rejected

A judge rejects a last-ditch attempt to stop the handover of internet naming power from the US to a non-profit group.

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SportBruce Springsteen signs young student's absence note

A US schoolboy who skipped class to meet his musical hero had the best excuse ever - an absence note signed by Bruce Springsteen.

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SportDuke and Duchess of Cambridge paddle in Canadian canoe

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge take to the water in a canoe during the penultimate day of their Canadian tour.

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SportUS election 2016: Debate organisers confirm Trump audio 'issues'

Organisers of Monday's presidential debate confirm Donald Trump's roundly mocked complaint that his microphone was defective.

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SportCause of US sisters' Seychelles deaths remains a mystery

Two US sisters found dead while on holiday in the Seychelles died of excess fluid in their lungs, according to police on the Indian Ocean island.

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SportHedge fund Och-Ziff to pay $412m in Africa bribery case

US hedge fund Och-Ziff agrees a $412m fine to settle charges over bribery in its dealings in Africa, in the first ruling of its kind.

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SportNo kidding, goat yoga is a thing

Goat yoga's growing international popularity

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SportBill Clinton keeps Barack Obama grounded

Barack Obama had to hurry up former US President Bill Clinton as the pair left Israel after attending the funeral of Shimon Peres.

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SportUS death penalty: Number of Americans who support execution falls below 50% for the first time

The number of Americans who favour capital punishment for convicted murderers falls to 48% - the lowest level for four decades.

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SportUS election 2016: Trump denies he breached Cuba embargo

Republican candidate Donald Trump denies he secretly conducted business with Cuba, in breach of decades of US policy

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SportUS election 2016: Trump berates Alicia Machado on Twitter

Donald Trump attacks a former beauty pageant winner who criticised him for alleged sexist and misogynistic remarks as "disgusting".

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SportBrazilian mum named as train crash victim

The woman who died in the New Jersey train crash was a 34-year-old Brazilian mother, US officials say.

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SportUS student in 'blackface' mocks Black Lives Matter campaign

A video showing a white American student in "blackface" apparently mocking the Black Lives Matter movement has sparked outrage.

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SportLady Gaga to headline Super Bowl half time show

The Grammy award winning singer will play the halftime show in Houston.

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SportUS states challenge internet administration handover

Four US states have mounted a legal challenge to government plans to give control of core internet administration tasks to the non-profit group Icann.

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SportAmanda Knox Netflix documentary gets mixed reviews

A new Netflix documentary which explores the Meredith Kercher murder case receives mixed reviews from critics.

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SportUS invests $50m in Niger drone base for counterterrorism

The US announces plans to build a military air base in Niger that will be capable of deploying drones, as part of anti-Islamist efforts.

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SportBig screen Barack

As Barack Obama's time at the White House draws to an end, film-makers are turning their attention to his early life.

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SportBack in the country

The Shires made history when they became the first British country band to score a top 10 album - but can they repeat that success on the other side of the Atlantic with their new record, My Universe?

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Sport9/11 lawsuits bill causes Saudi Arabia 'great concern'

Saudi Arabia says it is a matter of "great concern" that 9/11 relatives in the US may be able to sue the kingdom for damages.

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SportUS election 2016: Trump accused of Cuba embargo breach

Hillary Clinton says presidential rival Donald Trump appears to have violated US laws, after a report said he broke a trade embargo with Cuba.

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SportUS band The Slants sues so it can trademark 'offensive' name

An Asian-American band launches legal action to gain the right to trademark their name, that's seen as offensive to Asians.

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weight loss fitnessHunger may motivate us more than thirst, fear, or anxiety

A mouse study reveals that hunger may be a stronger motivating force than a number of other driving states, including fear, anxiety, and social needs.

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SportFireman 'a hero' in South Carolina school shooting

A volunteer fireman who subdued a teenage gunman who shot three people outside a South Carolina primary school is a hero, officials say.

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SportJohnson fails to name a foreign leader

US Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson blames an 'Aleppo moment' for not remembering any foreign leaders.

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SportTrain hits New Jersey Hoboken station - casualties feared

A commuter train crashes into a rail station in Hoboken, New Jersey, with casualties feared, reports say.

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SportGay pride flag launched into space 'to spread peace'

The rainbow flag symbolising gay pride is sent into space using a high-altitude balloon.

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SportCalifornia ends statute of limitations for rape over Cosby case

California approves a bill ending the 10-year statute of limitations on rape, in a move prompted by allegations against US actor Bill Cosby.

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weight loss fitnessBrown adipose tissue is able to secrete factors that activate fat and carbohydrate metabolism

Brown adipose tissue - main organ generating heat in the body- is also an endocrine organ that secretes signaling factors that activate the fat and carbohydrates metabolism.

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SportObama: Congress made mistake with veto of Saudi 9/11 lawsuits bill

The US president says the congressional override of his veto on a bill allowing 9/11 lawsuits against Saudi Arabia sets "a dangerous precedent".

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SportMexico returns remains of US soldiers from 1846 war

The remains of 10 US soldiers killed during the Mexican-American war of 1846 are being returned 170 years after their deaths.

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SportTrump's fortune drops $800m in one year

Due in large part to the softening of the New York real estate market, Mr Trump's personal wealth has fallen to $3.7bn, says Forbes.

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SportBernard the Roughneck

Bernard the Roughneck, an oil-rig worker, made waves when he showed up in greasy coveralls at the House of Commons to advocate for Canada's oil industry.

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SportUS police shooting: Alfred Olango 'pointed object'

Police in California say they shot dead a Ugandan refugee because he pulled an object from his pocket, pointed it and assumed a 'shooting stance'.

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SportBeating Big Brother

Secret surveillance of US citizens by police is on the rise with black neighbourhoods often the target - here is how one Californian city fought back.

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Sport'Mr Jimmy'

Kurt Russell says his latest film, Deepwater Horizon, shows "we don't live in a perfect world" when it comes to getting oil out of the ground.

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SportTwo children shot in South Carolina school

Two children are injured after being shot at a primary school in Townville, South Carolina, and a teacher has been hurt.

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SportUS Senate rejects Obama veto of Saudi 9/11 lawsuits bill

The US Senate votes to override President Obama's veto of a bill that would allow family of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia's government.

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SportHow young Zianna Oliphant spoke for black rights in Charlotte

Nine-year-old Zianna Oliphant had not planned to speak on behalf of her whole city of Charlotte. When she did, she got the world's attention.

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SportNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie 'laughed about Bridgegate'

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie laughed about his staff closing part of a bridge for political revenge, a court has heard.

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SportUS election 2016: Clinton gathers Republican endorsements

Hillary Clinton receives another endorsement from a leading Republican, as well as the backing of a typically Republican newspaper.

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SportSyria: US tells Russia it will end talks if bombing continues

US warns Russia over Aleppo bombardment, saying it will suspend co-operation on peace talks unless Moscow stops the assault

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SportMartin Shkreli raffles off a chance to punch him in the face

Martin Shkreli, the former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO who came under fire for hiking drug prices, auctions off a chance to punch him in the face.

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Sport'Trump needs to be Trump and not hold back', Florida fans say

Some supporters of Donald Trump seemed disappointed by his performance in the first debate against Hillary Clinton and are calling for a more aggressive approach.

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SportPepe the Frog meme branded a 'hate symbol'

Popular meme Pepe the Frog has been added to the Anti-Defamation League's database of hate symbols alongside the Swastika, since it was taken up by "racists and haters".

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SportUS deports Rwanda genocide suspect Leopold Munyakazi

The US deports Rwandan academic Leopold Munyakazi, accused of being a key figure in the 1994 genocide, to his home country.

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Sport'Hit Clinton harder'

A day after debating Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, the so-far only self-declared victor of the night, spoke in Florida - and his backers had plenty of advice.

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SportBlackBerry stops designing its own phones

BlackBerry is to stop designing smartphones in-house after 14 years.

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SportTrump Jr's Skittles graphic deleted from Twitter

A controversial graphic that compared Syrian refugees to poisoned Skittles, posted by Donald Trump's son, is deleted from Twitter.

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SportAB InBev-SAB Miller deal moves closer after shareholder vote

Budweiser owner Anheuser-Busch InBev's takeover of rival SAB Miller has moved a step closer after its shareholders approved the mega-deal.

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SportBrad Pitt to miss film premiere after split from Angelina Jolie

Actor Brad Pitt is to miss a premiere of his latest film in Los Angeles to focus on his "family situation", he says.

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SportCanada approves giant LNG project on British Columbia coast

Canada authorises the construction of a CA$11.4bn energy project on British Columbia's northern coast despite opposition from environmental groups.

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SportPresidential debate: Trump-Clinton showdown breaks TV records

The first US presidential debate is watched by 84 million people, breaking a record set by Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan in 1980.

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SportSerena Williams vows: 'I won't be silent' on police violence

Serena Williams speaks out against law enforcement brutality, quoting Martin Luther King as she says: "There comes a time when silence is betrayal".

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SportWells Fargo chief forfeits $41m amid corruption probe

Wells Fargo chief executive John Stumpf forfeits $41m in share bonuses during an inquiry into sales practices and will not receive a bonus for 2016.

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SportRBS to pay $1.1bn to settle certain US mis-selling claims

Royal Bank of Scotland agrees to pay $1.1bn (£846m) to settle two mis-selling claims in the US.

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SportPoutine and friendship

In five words, what does Canada offer the world?

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SportSurviving Attica

In September 1971, inmates seized control of the Attica Correctional Facility in New York state - Carlos Roche was one of the prisoners.

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Sport'Seething fury'

First Nations use a royal tour to push for political action on social issues and say there is "seething fury" over the slow course of change.

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SportCreated equal

The Republican Party may not be the most natural home for a transgender woman from New Jersey - but Jennifer Williams is trying to change it from the inside.

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SportDeLaurentis appointed first US ambassador to Cuba since 1961

The US appoints its first ambassador to Cuba in 55 years as relations between the countries thaw.

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SportPorsche-driving lawyer Nathan DeSai was Houston gunman

A "disgruntled" Porsche-driving lawyer wearing Nazi emblems has been named by police as the gunman who opened fire on a Texas street, injuring nine people.

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SportElon Musk outlines Mars colony vision

Entrepreneur Elon Musk outlines his vision for establishing a human colony on Mars for people that can afford a $200,000 ticket price.

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SportGirl rebukes Charlotte mayor over police shootings

Girl rebukes Charlotte mayor over police shootings

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SportLouisiana under-21 strippers sue for right to dance

Strippers in Louisiana are suing the US state, claiming a new law banning dancers under the age of 21 from working hinders freedom of expression.

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SportWhen Tom Hanks runs into your wedding photos

The Oscar-winning actor literally runs into a happy couple in Central Park, takes a selfie, and offers his blessing.

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SportYahoo: Senators pile on pressure over hack attack

US senators pile pressure on Yahoo, demanding that the internet giant provides more details about who knew what, and when, about a huge data breach.

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SportJournalist Noor Tagouri to become first Muslim to appear in Playboy with a hijab

American journalist Noor Tagouri is to become the first Muslim to appear in Playboy magazine wearing a hijab.

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SportPresidential debate: Trump criticises moderator Lester Holt

Donald Trump says the moderator in the first US presidential debate, Lester Holt, was tougher on him than on his opponent Hillary Clinton.

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SportBlast in Bronx 'drug lab' kills New York firefighter

An explosion at a drug lab inside a home in New York City kills at least one firefighter, authorities say.

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weight loss fitnessWhat Does It Feel Like to Have High Blood Sugar Levels?

Learn about what it feels like to have high blood sugar levels and the symptoms that they cause. This article also looks at treatment and prevention.

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SportDebate dissected

The first debate was arguably the key event of the US presidential race so far: and we have plenty of analysis all here in one place.

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SportFirst 'three person baby' born

First baby born using new "three person" fertility technique carried out by US scientists, New Scientist reveals.

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SportThe bigly debate

The Republican candidate appeared to use an unusual adverb in his debate against Hillary Clinton. Or did he?

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SportYouTube star Calum McSwiggan denies lying to police about an assault in LA

British YouTube star Calum McSwiggan pleads not guilty to filing a false police report and vandalism in LA earlier this year.

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SportNBA: LeBron James and Stephen Curry will stand for US national anthem

NBA stars LeBron James and Stephen Curry will not emulate the US national anthem protest by American footballer Colin Kaepernick.

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weight loss fitnessExercise can increase levels of hunger-promoting endocannabinoids even if you are sleep-deprived

A research group at Uppsala University has investigated how levels of endocannabinoids - which target the same receptors as cannabis - are affected by short sleep duration, and whether acute...

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weight loss fitnessRegion of body fat affects heart disease risk

People who carry excess belly fat face an increased risk of heart disease, compared with people who have fat elsewhere, new research finds

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SportWashington state mall shooting: Suspect 'admits' gun attack

Prosecutors say a 20-year-old man has confessed to going on a murderous rampage in a shopping centre in Burlington, which left five people dead.

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Sport'I don't believe she has the stamina'

Donald Trump has said he does not believe that Hillary Clinton has the stamina to be US president.

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SportClinton: 'He is hiding something in tax returns'

Hillary Clinton said she believes Donald Trump is 'hiding something' regarding his tax return.

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SportDonald Trump on 'single worse deal ever approved'

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton disagree on the North American Free Trade Agreement - Nafta.

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SportUS slaps sanctions on Chinese firm over North Korea ties

The US puts sanctions on a Chinese company and four executives accused of helping North Korea evade sanctions.

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SportMurders, rapes and assaults rise in US, says FBI report

Violent crime in the US increased last year, according to the FBI, with murders, rapes and assaults all edging up after decreasing for decades.

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SportSyria conflict: Obama 'deeply concerned' about Aleppo

US President Barack Obama expresses deep concern about the "sickening bloodshed" in rebel-held parts of Aleppo, amid an assault by Syrian government forces.

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SportTributes for US golf legend Arnold Palmer, who died aged 87

Some of the biggest names in golf have paid tribute to the veteran superstar Arnold Palmer, who has died aged 87.

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SportCanadian-Iranian academic Homa Hoodfar released by Iran

Retired Canadian-Iranian lecturer Homa Hoodfar has been released from prison on "humanitarian grounds", Iranian state media report.

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SportSoap actor flees Ethiopia for US

Prominent Ethiopian actor Znah-Bzu Tsegaye says that he has has sought asylum in the US after leaving the country about two months ago.

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SportMan in the middle

NBC's Lester Holt prepares to moderate the first presidential debate after a row about how much fact-checking a moderator should do. So who is Mr Holt?

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SportUS election: Debate showdown looms for Trump and Clinton

The two US presidential candidates will have their first debate on Monday night, in what could be a defining moment of the election campaign.

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SportSpaceX 'Mars' rocket engine tested

Private company SpaceX has carried out its first test of the Raptor rocket engine designed to send humans to Mars.

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SportClinton and Trump to 'face off' in US TV debate

Barbara Plett-Usher looks at what we can expect from tonight's US presidential debate.

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SportGunman opens fire at Houston mall

A number of people have been wounded in a shooting at a shopping centre in Houston in the US state of Texas, reports say.

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SportHow golfer Arnold Palmer defined sports marketing

How golfer Arnold Palmer defined the relationship between sport and brands, becoming the first sportsman to use his fame to build a business empire.

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SportFive things you may not know about Arnold Palmer

Five facts about US golfer Arnold Palmer

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SportDuke and Duchess make flying visit to Vancouver

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were greeted by crowds in Vancouver after arriving by seaplane.

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SportGetting organised

James Naughtie reports on how organisation could be key to the White House race, in a campaign dominated so far by personality.

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SportUS golf legend Arnold Palmer dies at 87

US golfer Arnold Palmer, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history, has died at the age of 87.

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SportThe big duel

The first Trump-Clinton debate takes place on Monday night - this is why it matters, and what you need to look out for.

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SportWilliam and Kate travel in sea plane on tour of Canada

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge use a sea plane to travel from Victoria to Vancouver in British Columbia on their eight-day tour of western Canada.

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SportIn pictures

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Canada with their children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, for a royal tour, five years after they first visited the country as newly-weds.

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SportMiami Marlins baseball star Jose Fernandez dies in boat crash

Jose Fernandez, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins baseball team, dies along with two others in a boat crash aged 24.

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SportBush asks Obama for selfie help

When former President George W Bush was asked to take a selfie with a group of people at the opening of the African-American museum in Washington, he had to ask for help.

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SportBill Nunn, actor in Spike Lee and Spider Man films, dies

US actor Bill Nunn, who featured in Spider Man and films by the director Spike Lee, dies aged 63.

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SportNo royal high five for PM Trudeau

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Canada for their first royal tour with both of their children.

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SportWashington State gun attack suspect in custody

A suspect sought over a gun attack at a shopping centre in Washington State has been captured, US police say.

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SportGrand Canyon in blue

President Barack Obama has created the first underwater national monument off the US east coast, protecting a vast ecosystem of canyons and extinct volcanoes. It is home to thousands of rare species, but is also a source of controversy.

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SportAngry quilter

Nedra Bonds explains what motivated her to turn the family tradition of quilting into a platform for political protest.

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SportWilliam and Kate begin tour of Canada

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in Canada for their first royal tour with both of their children.

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SportPolice to release bodycam footage of Keith Scott shooting

Police in Charlotte, North Carolina, say they will release officer bodycam and dashcam footage of a controversial shooting of a black man last week.

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SportJohn Lewis hails new Museum of African American History and Culture

US politician and civil rights leader John Lewis hails the opening of the Smithsonian Institution's new National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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SportWashington state attack: Manhunt after Burlington shootings

Police in the north-western US state of Washington hunt for a gunman who opened fire in a shopping mall north of Seattle, killing five people.

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SportObama to open African-American museum in Washington

US President Barack Obama is to open a new museum about the African-American experience in Washington DC.

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SportNirvana nostalgia

The album which catapulted Nirvana, Kurt Cobain and grunge on to the global stage is a quarter-century old, but what does it mean to the youth of the 90s?

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SportBurlington shooting: 'Stay indoors, stay secure'

US police searching for a gunman who shot four women dead at a mall in Burlington, Washington State, warn people to stay indoors until he is caught.

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SportBurlington gun attack: Deadly shooting at US shopping centre

Four people have been shot dead at a shopping centre in Burlington in Washington state, police say.

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SportHistory on show

The National Museum of African-American History and Culture will be opened by President Barack Obama on Saturday. Nick Bryant meets its British architect.

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SportWill and Kate quiz

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are coming to Canada - test your knowledge of the royal family with our quiz on the British monarchy.

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SportHow well do Canadians know the royal family?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit western Canada starting on Saturday. But how well do Canadians know the other members of the royal family?

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SportDebate lessons

What can Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump learn from the world of sitcoms and movies as they prepare for Monday night's first debate?

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SportPresident Obama vetoes 9/11 victims bill

US President Barack Obama vetoes a bill allowing families of 9/11 victims to sue the Saudi government, saying it would be "detrimental to US interests".

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SportCruz on Trump

Ted Cruz hasn't always liked Donald Trump, even if he has now endorsed him. Here's the evidence.

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SportTed Cruz endorses Trump for president

Defeated Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz endorses Donald Trump in race for White House

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SportChelsea Manning sentenced to solitary confinement for suicide attempt

A military prison disciplinary board has sentenced US whistleblower Chelsea Manning to fourteen days in solitary confinement, her lawyer has said.

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Sport'Don't shoot!' wife tells Charlotte police in video

Video emerges of the moment North Carolina police shot a black man, captured by his wife, who is heard pleading: "Don't shoot him!"

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SportKentucky police arrest lurking clown

Kentucky police arrest a 20-year-old man dressed as a clown amid reports of dozens of lurking clowns in at least six US states.

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SportPresident Obama has some advice for Charlotte protesters

On a visit to the new National Museum of African American History and Culture, President Obama gave some advice to reformers and change-makers

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SportFree hugs at US protests

Demonstrators and police hug and shake hands with the National Guard during a night of protest in Charlotte, North Carolina

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SportTrudeau aides sorry for 'unreasonable' removal expenses

Senior aides to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologise for claiming expenses they acknowledge were "unreasonable".

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SportHow to prepare for a debate?

Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton go head to head in their first presidential debate on Monday.

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SportHackers publish apparent scan of Michelle Obama's passport

The White House says it is looking into a email hack after an apparent scan of Michelle Obama's passport was published online.

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SportTwitter shares soar almost 20% on takeover talk

Shares in Twitter jump almost 20% after a report that it has received takeover approaches, including from Google and Salesforce.com.

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SportCharlotte congressman sorry for Newsnight race comments

North Carolina congressman Robert Pittenger apologises after telling BBC Newsnight black people "hate white people".

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SportTulsa Officer Betty Shelby opened fire in 'heat of passion'

An Oklahoma police officer is charged with first-degree manslaughter as prosecutors say she "reacted unreasonably" in fatally shooting a black man.

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SportEU Commission refuses to revise Canada CETA trade deal

The European Commission says the controversial EU-Canada free trade deal - CETA - cannot be renegotiated, despite much opposition in Europe.

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SportBrad Pitt: FBI considers investigation over plane claim

The FBI says it is gathering information about an alleged incident involving Brad Pitt and his children aboard a private flight last week.

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SportCharlotte shooting sparks days of protests over police violence

Peaceful protests are held in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the police killing of a black man, with his family demanding the release of video of the incident.

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weight loss fitnessExistence of exercise-induced muscle memory challenged

While there are many differences in gene expression after regular exercise training, researchers have found no evidence of training-induced muscle memory.

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SportHow Seattle's left of politics view Hillary Clinton

Aleem Maqbool has been crossing the northern USA by train, hearing from voters about some of the biggest issues ahead of November's election.

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SportFrench-American honoured for helping stop train attack

A French-American man who helped stop a heavily armed gunman on a train in 2015 receives France's highest award.

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SportUS police protests: 'They hate white people'

North Carolina Republican Congressman Robert Pittenger says the US welfare system is to blame for protests over police brutality.

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SportSilent protest

In 2009, Preston Brown gave up the dream of playing professional football for the NFL to coach his high school team in a poor and violent neighbourhood. Why do some people want him fired?

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SportPennsylvania man crawls to safety three days after car crash

A Pennsylvania man survives a horrific car crash that killed his girlfriend by crawling to the road three days after the accident.

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SportPopular draw

The upcoming Canadian tour by Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge has Canadians looking , and one of their first engagements over the week-long visit.

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SportTulsa shooting police officer charged

A police officer who fatally shot a black motorist in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been charged with manslaughter, a district attorney announces.

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SportDalai Lama does Donald Trump impression

The Dalai Lama does an impression of Donald Trump during an interview with ITV's Good Morning Britain.

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SportAttack on Yahoo hit 500 million users

Yahoo says a cyber attack in 2014 stole data from at least 500 million users and may have been state-sponsored.

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SportScientists solve singing fish mystery

Scientists bring singing fish into their lab to work out the biological secret of an aquatic creature that hums at night.

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SportCharlotte police chief: Video does not 'definitively' show pointed gun

A North Carolina police chief says video of a fatal police shooting does not provide "definitive" evidence the black man who died was pointing a gun.

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SportEU rapped by WTO for $10bn a year Airbus subsidies

The World Trade Organization has ruled that the EU has failed to comply with rulings that it should cut subsidies to aircraft maker Airbus.

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SportCharlotte Police 'We're assessing our people'

Police in North Carolina say they are investigating after a protester was shot during demonstrations in Charlotte.

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SportTerminally ill US couple die days apart

A young married couple who bonded through their shared struggles with cystic fibrosis have both died within days of each other.

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SportUS election 2016: Clinton skewers Trump in 'Between Two Ferns' interview

Hillary Clinton skewers presidential rival Donald Trump with a 'White Pride' joke in an interview on the 'Between Two Ferns' online show.

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SportCanada coverage expanded on BBC News website with new Toronto bureau

Starting today, the BBC News website is expanding our coverage of Canadian news and current affairs with a new team of journalists based in Toronto.

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SportMarion Cotillard denies Brad Pitt affair rumours

Marion Cotillard says she's expecting her second child with her husband, as she denies Brad Pitt affair rumours.

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SportUS boy offers home to Syrian refugee in letter to Obama

A letter and video from a six-year-old US boy offering a place in his family to a Syrian refugee whose photo shocked the world goes viral.

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SportSix-year-old offers a place in his family to Syrian boy

A six-year-old American boy writes to Barack Obama, and offers a place in his family to the Syrian refugee whose photo shocked the world.

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SportBrits befuddled by who or what is Tim Hortons

Famed for its coffee and doughnuts, Tim Hortons is an institution in Canada. Now the chain is expanding to the UK - but British consumers have a lot to learn.

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SportFire plunges Puerto Rico into darkness

A big fire at a power plant leaves millions of people without electricity in the US territory of Puerto Rico.

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SportKeith Scott death: Second night of violence in US city of Charlotte

Violence erupts in the US city of Charlotte, North Carolina, for a second night after the fatal police shooting of a black man.

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SportMajor League Baseball in talks over match at the London Stadium

Major League Baseball says it held "a very good meeting" with Mayor of London Sadiq Khan about playing matches in the capital.

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SportTrump 'troubled' by Oklahoma police shooting

Republican nominee Donald Trump questions the actions of police after they shot dead an unarmed black man in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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SportBoxing promoter Don King compares Trump to Ali

Boxing promoter Don King compares Donald Trump to Muhammad Ali in a speech in which he backs the Republican at a black church in Ohio.

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SportZuckerberg pledges $3bn to fight disease

Facebook's founder and his wife aim to cure, prevent or manage all diseases by the end of the century.

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SportWas window open?

The shooting of an unarmed black man by police in Oklahoma, has led to protests and demands for justice, but many questions remain unanswered

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SportUS rates hike 'by the end of the year' say policy-makers

Minutes from the Federal Reserve's August meeting show the majority of policy-makers expect a hike in US interest rates by the end of the year.

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weight loss fitnessGut bacteria may affect obesity risk in youth

Children and adolescents who are obese have different populations of gut microbes compared with youths of a normal weight, new research finds.

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SportBye bye Brangelina

In a town full of "golden couples," Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt shone the brightest of them all.

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SportTwo sought over unexploded NY device

FBI seeking two men pictured with suitcase containing bomb that failed to explode in New York on Saturday

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SportTerror traces

How US forensic scientists sift clues from bombs

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SportCharlotte police: Shot man was 'threat'

North Carolina officers repeatedly warned an armed man to drop his gun before fatally shooting him, a police chief said.

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SportPastors urge black economic boycott

A Nation of Islam leader has called for an economic boycott of Charlotte, North Carolina, after a police officer shot a man to death.

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SportStaying power

As Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie launch divorce proceedings, we take a look at the stars who prove Hollywood relationships can last.

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SportStaying power

As Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie launch divorce proceedings, we take a look at the stars who prove Hollywood relationships can last.

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SportCanada schools evacuated over 'threat'

All schools are being evacuated in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, with police citing a "potential threat".

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SportCharlotte police: Keith Scott was warned to drop gun

North Carolina officers issued repeated "loud, clear, verbal commands" to an armed man to drop his gun before shooting him, a police chief said.

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SportDonald Trump says black communities 'in worst shape ever'

Donald Trump has faced criticism after declaring that African Americans are "in the worst shape they've ever been", in a town named after a slaveholder.

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SportBrad Pitt 'saddened' by Angelina Jolie divorce

Actor Brad Pitt says he is "very saddened" that wife Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce and asks for privacy on their children's behalf.

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SportCharlotte protests: Police injured after black man shot

Violent demonstrations in the city of Charlotte leave 12 police officers injured after a black man said to be armed is shot dead by police.

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weight loss fitness'Obesity gene' does not hinder weight loss

The belief that so-called obesity genes can hinder weight loss is called into question by a new study review. Genetics may not be so vital after all.

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weight loss fitnessUse of wearable device does not improve weight loss

Among overweight or obese young adults, the addition of a wearable technology device (that provided feedback on physical activity) to a standard behavioral intervention resulted in less weight loss...

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SportCurtis Hanson: Oscar-winning writer and director dies at 71

Oscar-winning writer and film director Curtis Hanson has been found dead in his home in Hollywood at the age of 71, officials say.

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SportKaepernick anthem protest: Player had 'death threats'

American football player Colin Kaepernick says he has received death threats over his refusal to stand for the national anthem.

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SportMountains to climb

Aleem Maqbool has been looking at the thorny issues surrounding the oil industry and climate change, in a place that’s directly affected by both.

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SportLittle white lies

Regina Spektor's seventh album is a bold, orchestral take on avant-pop; musing on the passage of time and the fragility of memory.

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SportRahami charged over NY and NJ bombings

The US charges Ahmad Khan Rahami with planting bombs in New York City and New Jersey.

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Sport'Police didn't give my brother a chance'

The sister of a motorist shot dead by police in Oklahoma has told BBC's World Have Your Say how heartbroken she feels about his death.

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SportLost in the lingo

Use our A-Z guide to find out more about some of the well-used but often misunderstood terms in US politics.

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SportObama calls on world leaders at UN to 'open our hearts' to refugees

US President Barack Obama urges world leaders to "open our hearts" to refugees and warns against "crude populism", in his final UN speech.

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SportUS Army builds 'ambidextrous' grenade

The US Army is working on a new hand grenade for the first time in 40 years.

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SportBarack Obama: 'We have to do more to help refugees'

In his last address to the United Nations General Assembly, Barack Obama said more needs to be done to help refugees.

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SportKaepernick jersey used as door mat

The owner of a mattress shop in suburban Chicago explains why he is using Colin Kaepernick's jersey as a door mat.

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SportCandy crushed

David Kittos, who took the photo, is unhappy with his photo being used without his permission, and says he is a refugee from the war in Cyprus.

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SportPedal power boosts N Carolina pupils' performance

A schoolteacher in North Carolina finds that pedal power in the classroom encourages children to focus more and boosts their test performance.

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SportAngelina Jolie 'to divorce Brad Pitt'

Actor Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt, her lawyer says

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SportWells Fargo: John Stumpf apologises over illegal accounts

Wells Fargo chief executive John Stump apologises to the bank's customers for illegally opened accounts, as he appears before the Senate.

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weight loss fitnessDiet and exercise may improve physical function and quality of life in older obese adults

A recent review and analysis of published studies since 2005 found low-to-moderate evidence that dietary and exercise interventions can improve physical function and quality of life in older adults...

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SportUS terror blasts: Bar owner describes 'exhausted' suspect

An Indian immigrant is hailed as a hero after alerting police when he found the New York and New Jersey bombings suspect napping in front of his bar.

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SportUS election 2016: George HW Bush 'to vote for Clinton'

Former US Republican President George HW Bush reportedly says he will vote for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in November's poll.

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SportDonald Trump Jr compares Syrian refugees to Skittles

Donald Trump's eldest son causes uproar on social media by comparing Syrian refugees to the fruit-flavoured sweets Skittles.

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weight loss fitnessLink between depression and gestational diabetes works two ways

Breaking research finds that depression in early pregnancy predicts gestational diabetes and that gestational diabetes predicts postpartum depression.

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weight loss fitnessHeart disease: Could sleep disorders play a role?

The American Heart Association highlight how sleeping too little or too long, along with sleep disorders, may be linked to heart disease risk factors.

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SportMinnesota stabbings: Somali Americans warn of alienation

A mass stabbing attack by a Somali-American teenager in Minnesota has increased the pressure on a community where some feel counter-terrorism tactics are alienating at-risk Muslim youth.

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SportUS President Barack Obama urges China to tackle excess capacity

In a meeting with China's Premier Li Keqiang, US President Barack Obama urges the nation to speed up efforts to tackle excess capacity.

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SportLondon Mayor Sadiq Khan: 'I don't want a bust up with Trump'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has told the BBC's Katty Kay he does not want a "bust up" with Donald Trump, but stood by remarks that the US presidential candidate is "playing into the hands" of IS.

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SportUS terror blasts : Trump questions NY suspect's medical care

Donald Trump bemoans that New York bombing suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami is entitled to treatment after a bloody shootout with police.

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SportRefugee relief

Canada has accepted and resettled 44,000 refugees this year, in part because of private-sponsorship programme that began decades ago in response to a different crisis.

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SportJim Carrey sued over ex-girlfriend's Cathriona White's death

Hollywood actor Jim Carrey is sued for allegedly obtaining drugs under a false name for his ex-girlfriend, who died of an overdose last year.

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SportTogether again

Lyse Doucet is reunited with a Syrian family she met in Damascus in 2014. The youngest tells Doucet what's changed since her family moved to Canada.

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SportRefusing to stand

Several high school and university sports team players join Colin Kaepernick in protesting US national anthem.

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SportDivided sidewalk

Fargo, North Dakota is home to the state's only abortion clinic. BBC's Aleem Maqbool speaks to both protesters outside and the workers inside.

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SportTerence Crutcher, black man shot by Tulsa police, was unarmed

Police in Tulsa in the US state of Oklahoma are investigating the fatal shooting of Terence Crutcher by officers after vehicle breakdown.

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SportAhmad Khan Rahami: US blasts suspect a 'very friendly guy'

The Afghan-born American who is in custody after the weekend's bombings in New York and New Jersey was employed worked at a fried chicken restaurant.

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SportNY bomb suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami in custody

New York bombings suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami is in custody after shooting a police officer in Linden, New Jersey, according to US media.

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SportNY bomb suspect 'held after shooting'

New York bombings suspect Ahmad Rahami in custody after shooting police officer in Linden, New Jersey - US media

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SportRobot detonates New Jersey device

An explosive device detonates as a bomb squad robot attempts to disarm it near a train station in New Jersey.

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SportMiami's Wynwood district declared free of Zika virus

The Miami district where the first locally transmitted Zika cases in the US occurred has been declared free of the virus.

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SportMinnesota mall knifeman was student, says father

A knifeman who stabbed nine people at a Minnesota shopping centre is identified by his father as a 22-year-old student.

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SportNew York bombing suspect identified

Suspect identified in New York bombings is US naturalised Afghan Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28 - NY mayor

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SportEmmys Awards 2016: Game of Thrones breaks record

Game of Thrones breaks the record for the highest number of Primetime Emmy Awards after winning in 12 of the 24 categories it was nominated in.

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Sport'Five in custody' over New York bombing

Five people taken into custody over Saturday's New York City bombing, US media reports say.

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SportMinnesota mall stabbing was terror attack, says FBI

The FBI says it is treating a stabbing attack at a shopping centre in Minnesota that injured eight people as an act of terrorism.

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SportFirst thoughts after New York explosion

BBC News asked New Yorkers about their first reaction to the explosion which injured 29 people in New York.

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SportSound of Music 'Liesl' actress Charmian Carr dies

American actress Charmian Carr, who played the eldest von Trapp daughter Liesl in the 1965 film The Sound of Music, dies aged 73.

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SportNew York City bomb blast: Extra police deployed

A bomb that exploded in New York City was an act of terrorism, Governor Andrew Cuomo says, but no link to international groups has been found.

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SportNew York blast: 'People were running for their lives'

Eyewitnesses describe an explosion which injured at least 29 people in a crowded district of New York City late on Saturday.

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SportNew York bomb was 'act of terrorism'

A bomb that exploded in New York City was an act of terrorism, Governor Andrew Cuomo says, but no link to international groups has yet been found.

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SportPlane lands on house in Phoenix, Arizona, everyone survives

A pilot, four skydivers and the two occupants of the home have all survived after a small plane lands on a house in Phoenix, Arizona.

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SportNew York City: Moment of blast caught on CCTV

CCTV has captured the moment an explosion went off in New York City, injuring 29 people. Footage courtesy Orangetheory Fitness.

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SportNew York City blast eyewitness: 'I thought it was a sonic boom'

Manhattan resident David McKay describes the moment an explosion in New York City - which injured at least 29 people - went off.

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SportNew York City: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump react to explosion

US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump react to the explosion that injured 29 in New York's Chelsea neighbourhood on Saturday night.

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SportCoolio arrested at Los Angeles airport, after loaded gun found

Authorities in the US say rapper Coolio has been arrested after a loaded firearm was found in a carry-on bag during airport security screening.

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SportMinnesota stabbing: Eight injured, suspect shot dead

At least eight people are wounded in a stabbing attack at a shopping mall in the US state of Minnesota, with the suspected attacker shot dead by police.

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SportNew York explosion: 'No evidence of a terror connection'

Mayor of New York City Bill de Blasio has told reporters that there is "No evidence at this point of a terror connection"

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Sport'Huge explosion and we heard screaming'

A loud explosion has shaken part of New York City, witnesses say, prompting fire trucks and ambulances to converge on the scene.

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SportExplosion reported in New York City

A blast is reported in the Chelsea district of Manhattan in New York City, with rescuers and police rushing to the scene.

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SportHeavy duty

Donald Trump's admission that he is overweight has become a campaign issue - does it matter?

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SportNew Jersey charity race cancelled after pipe bomb blast

A pipe bomb explodes on the route of a charity road race in New Jersey, forcing the event to be cancelled but causing no injuries.

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SportRefugees' life jackets displayed in New York

Hundreds of life jackets used by refugees have been displayed alongside New York's Brooklyn Bridge.

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SportUS playwright Edward Albee dies aged 88

US playwright Edward Albee, author of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, dies near New York at the age of 88.

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SportWP Kinsella, whose book became 'Field of Dreams', dies at 81

Canadian author WP Kinsella, whose book Shoeless Joe became the hit film Field of Dreams, dies aged 81 in a doctor-assisted death.

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SportUS election: Clinton security should be disarmed, says Trump

Republican candidate Donald Trump is accused again of hinting at an assassination of his Democrat rival Hillary Clinton.

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SportAfter Gatsby

Previously unpublished stories by F Scott Fitzgerald will be released next year. Why haven't they been published before - and what are they like?

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SportFlorida sinkhole causes radioactive water to leak into aquifer

About 980 million litres of radioactive water have leaked into Florida's main underground source of drinking water, officials say.

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SportAmerica Inc

A new cover story in Newsweek magazine details some of the business connections Donald Trump holds with foreign firms, and how it could potentially set up major conflicts of interest for a Trump presidency.

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SportArrest over dead mum in freezer for sale

North Carolina police arrest a woman three months after her mother's body was discovered inside a freezer that she sold at a yard sale.

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SportThird-party candidates Johnson and Stein excluded from debate

Only Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have been invited to participate in the upcoming presidential debate series.

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SportSix women targeted in NYC fire attacks

The suspects who set fire to the clothing of a Scottish Muslim tourist in New York also targeted five other women, say police.

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SportBobbi Kristina Brown's partner loses wrongful death case

Bobbi Kristina Brown's partner, Nick Gordon, has lost a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of Whitney Houston's daughter.

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SportArchitect dies in fall from Manhattan skyscraper

An architect falls to his death from a New York City skyscraper after feeling "dizzy" as he stood up while taking a measurement.

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Inactivity puts 31 million at risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer.Despite the many benefits of moderate physical activity, 31 million Americans (28 percent) age 50 years and older are...

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SportUS 'to pay $1.2m' to Italian family of drone strike victim

Reports suggest the US government has agreed to pay €1.1m (£934,00; $1.2m) to the family of an Italian aid worker killed by a drone strike in Pakistan.

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SportUS 'embarrassed' by security flaws exposed by alleged hacker Lauri Love

The US government is "embarrassed" about failing to secure its computer systems, according to the lawyer of a man accused of hacking offences.

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SportGoing mainstream

A collection presented at New York Fashion Week is thought to be the first time every model walked the event's runway wearing a hijab.

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SportUS election: Trump campaign acknowledges Obama was born in US

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign acknowledges for the first time that he believes that President Obama was born in the US.

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SportUS regulators order recall of 1m Samsung Note 7 phones

US safety regulators announce a formal recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone after battery issues lead to overheating and the phone catching fire.

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SportObama's suprise

The US decision to lift all of its remaining economic sanctions on Myanmar has surprised many, as Jonah Fisher reports.

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SportThe new sushi?

Katy Watson and Sarah Treanor visit insect farms in California and Mexico - but is bug eating, or entomophagy, really going to catch on?

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SportHero or villain?

Oliver Stone's new movie invites Americans to take a fresh look at the NSA leaker, as Congress balks at a campaign to grant the fugitive a pardon.

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SportBan Ki-moon reflects on time as UN Secretary General

As UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon prepares for the final months of his position, the world will begin to examine the legacy he has left.

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SportAung San Suu Kyi first visit to the US as leader

Aung San Suu Kyi, the de facto leader of Myanmar, has visited the US for the first time since becoming head of her country.

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SportEdward Snowden hits out at critical report into his activities

Edward Snowden dismisses a report by the House of Representatives intelligence committee that heavily criticises his activities.

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SportChina releases Canadian in spy case after two years

A Canadian man arrested with his wife in China in August 2014 has returned home, Canadian officials say.

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SportRapper Jay Z labels US war on drugs 'epic fail'

Jay Z declares the decades-long US war on drugs an "epic fail" that unfairly targeted minorities, in a short film he wrote and narrated.

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SportFiat Chrysler recalls 1.9 million vehicles over air bag defect

Car maker Fiat Chrysler is to recall 1.9 million vehicles over an air bag defect linked to three deaths and five injuries.

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SportNew image of man in NYC attack on Scots Muslim woman

Police in New York release further CCTV images of a man they are searching for after a Scottish Muslim woman's clothing was set on fire.

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SportSandra Bland's family 'win $1.9m payout' in Texas

The family of a black motorist found hanged in her Texas jail cell has reached a $1.9m (£1.4m) settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit, a lawyer says.

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SportTrump 'in excellent health' - his doctor

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is in “excellent physical health”, his doctor says in a published letter.

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SportOhio police officer shoots dead boy 'who drew BB gun'

A boy aged 13 is shot dead by a police officer in the US state of Ohio after allegedly pulling a non-lethal BB gun from his waistband while being arrested.

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SportUS election: Clinton set to return to campaign trail

Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton rejoins the campaign after taking a three-day leave of absence to deal with a bout of pneumonia.

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SportUS election 2016: Trump's anti-Clinton speech cut short by black pastor

The pastor of a Michigan black church interrupts Donald Trump as he attacks Hillary Clinton in a speech.

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SportElderly resident shoots three at Wyoming senior complex

A man shot three people at a senior citizens complex where he lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming on Wednesday, killing one and wounding two others.

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SportGuggenheim Museum's 18-carat gold toilet opens to public

Members of the public are being invited to spend a penny in a solid gold toilet at New York City's Guggenheim Museum.

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Sport'Trans erasure'

Why are there not enough transgender actors in transgender roles?

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SportOrlando mosque fire: Police arrest suspected arsonist

The suspected arsonist in the fire at a Florida mosque attended by the Orlando nightclub gunman had made multiple anti-Muslim posts on social media.

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SportNorth Carolina college footballer in sex assault case turns himself in

A University of North Carolina college footballer who is accused of raping a female student on Valentine's Day has turned himself in.

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SportHillary Clinton 'healthy and fit', says doctor

Hillary Clinton is “healthy and fit to serve" as US president, says her doctor, as her campaign releases updated medical information.

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SportNFL makes $100m pledge to increase research into concussion

The NFL pledges to spend $100m (£75m) on medical and engineering research to increase protection for players.

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SportCalifornia backs 'tampon tax'

California Governor Jerry Brown vetoes a bill to end a sales tax on feminine hygiene products, a practice that has sparked worldwide debate.

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SportOhio boy in graphic heroin photo finds new home

An Ohio boy found by police in the back of a car with his grandmother and her boyfriend slumped from an overdose finds a new home.

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SportCreepy nocturnal clown sightings leave US police baffled

Dozens of reported sightings of lurking creepy clowns have been made to police stations across six US states this summer.

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SportSofia Vergara: Modern Family actress tops Forbes TV rich list

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara retains her title as the highest paid actress on US television, according to the latest Forbes rich list.

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SportSimone Biles 'not ashamed' and 'not afraid' as Russian hackers reveal ADHD treatment

The USA Olympic gold medallist defends her condition after it was revealed she uses Ritalin.

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SportColin Powell calls Trump 'national disgrace' in email leak

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell reportedly calls Republican nominee Donald Trump a "national disgrace," according to leaked emails.

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SportShine theory

A strategy of supporting colleagues rather than competing for recognition, praise and career advancement appears to be resonating with women in the US.

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SportYouTube ordered to pay more for music by Europe

Video sites such as YouTube will be forced to pay more to musicians and record companies under plans to reform European copyright laws.

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SportToymakers fined for tracking children online

Hasbro, Mattel and others are penalised for tracking under-13s who visited their websites.

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SportTrump Foundation under investigation for suspected 'impropriety'

New York's attorney general says he is investigating alleged impropriety by Donald Trump's foundation, an inquiry dismissed by the Trump team as politically motivated.

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SportChelsea Manning ends hunger strike after US army agrees to gender surgery

Wikileaks leaker Chelsea Manning says she has ended a hunger strike because the army has agreed to provide her with a gender surgery.

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SportDeepwater Horizon film 'a tribute', says Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg, star of the film Deepwater Horizon, says it is a tribute to the 11 people who lost their lives in the 2010 disaster.

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Did "Harambe McHarambeface" really top an online poll to name a Chinese zoo's baby gorilla?

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SportPuerto Rico beauty queen Kristhielee Caride loses court case

Puerto Rican beauty queen Kristhielee Caride loses her legal bid to reclaim her title, taken from her for poor behaviour.

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SportAbsent without leave

Hillary Clinton is not alone in attempting to work through illness - millions of Americans do it every day.

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SportBollywood films dubbed in Spanish for new US TV channel

An Indian media company launches a Spanish-language Bollywood film channel in the US, in an effort to woo Hispanic audiences.

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SportMythbusters

The 2016 US election has been plagued by conspiracy theories. But how do you spot them? The BBC has spoken with four experts who say there are key warning signs.

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SportEx-US Pentagon Chief: World should 'hang head in shame' over Syria

Former US Defence Secretary William Cohen says the international community should "hang its head in shame" over atrocities in Syria.

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SportParasite, petrol station...

US President Barack Obama adds a parasite to his presidential legacy after scientists name a newly discovered flatworm in his honour.

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SportUS approves record $38bn Israel military aid deal

The US agrees to supply Israel with military aid for the next 10 years in a record $38bn (£28.bn) deal - the largest in US history.

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SportSouth Africa bars anti-gay US pastor Steven Anderson

South Africa stops controversial US pastor Steven Anderson from visiting the county because of his critical remarks about homosexuality.

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Sport'Fastest ever' leap in US household incomes

Average American incomes in 2015 experienced the fastest increase recorded by the federal government and the first rise since the downturn.

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SportCollege sport boycott over anti-LGBT law in North Carolina

Top-level US college sport is pulling out of North Carolina over the state's law requiring people to use the bathroom of their birth gender.

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SportScottish Muslim woman burned on NYC street

A Scottish tourist has her traditional Muslim clothing set on fire on Fifth Avenue in New York, in an attack being treated by police as a hate crime.

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SportMum's water birth video stuns the internet

Footage of a mum's water birth has gone viral after the baby arrives with relative ease following only a few contractions

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SportA greeting with meaning

American football players have been joining San Francisco 49ers star Colin Kaepernick's protest against inequality by raising their fists. But what does this mean?

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SportRyan Lochte stage stormed by protesters on Dancing with the Stars

LAPD confirmed to Newsbeat two males were taken into custody for trespassing the CBS show stage.

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SportSally Hawkins film Maudie wows Toronto

A film starring British actress Sally Hawkins about a painter with severe arthritis has a rapturous reception at Toronto film festival.

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SportClinton says she feels 'so much better'

Hillary Clinton tells CNN she is getting better a day after being taken ill, and planning to campaign again soon.

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SportWhere black people 'belong'

Over the weekend, Solange Knowles attended a Kraftwerk concert with her family. What happened to them there sparked a conversation about the spaces where black families "belong".

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SportHostile environment

The BBC's Ian Pannell has reported from war-torn places around the globe. He talks about what they have in common with the US city of Chicago.

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SportSully Sullenberger: Stranger than fiction

Screenwriter Todd Komarnicki talks about adapting the story of the Miracle on the Hudson for the screen.

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SportChicago paleta vendor Fidencio Sanchez melts US hearts

Nearly $200,000 (£150,000) is raised online for an elderly Chicago ice popsicle vendor who was pictured struggling to push his cart.

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SportAbby Wambach: Football star admits alcohol abuse

One of the biggest stars in women's football, retired US striker Abby Wambach, admits a former addiction to alcohol and prescribed drugs.

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SportFive children among nine dead in Memphis house fire

Five children and four adults die at an overnight house fire in Memphis, Tennessee, with most of the victims pronounced dead at the scene.

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SportClooney: S Sudan corruption report is 'explosive stuff'

George Clooney has warned international banks over doing business with South Sudan after a report accuses the country's elite of profiteering.

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SportPrince George and Princess Charlotte to join Canada tour

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be joined by their two children on their eight-day tour of Canada later this month, Kensington Palace says.

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SportUS election 2016: Is Hillary Clinton's health really an issue?

How might the revelation that the Democratic nominee for president is suffering from pneumonia affect the race for the White House?

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SportDonald Trump says Fed rate policy influenced by Obama

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claims the US Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates low to boost the popularity of President Obama.

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SportOrlando nightclub shooting: Fire set at gunman's mosque

Florida officials say a person was filmed setting fire to the mosque where Omar Mateen, the worst mass shooter in modern history, had prayed.

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SportVodka and pizza

Pizza and vodka at midnight - Barbara Plett Usher reports on the late-night manoeuvring in Geneva that led to the US-Russia truce deal for Syria.

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SportPainful search

A US university wants to help the descendants of slaves who once enabled it to survive - but finding information about ancestors who were enslaved is notoriously difficult.

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weight loss fitnessMaternal gastric bypass may be associated with low birth weight babies

Women who undergo gastric bypass surgery for weight loss risk giving birth to babies that are small or have lower average birth weights.

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SportHP buys Samsung's $1bn printer business

US computer giant HP says it will "reinvent" printers and photocopiers after striking a deal to buy Samsung's $1bn printer business.

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SportActress Alexis Arquette dies at 47

Transgender actress Alexis Arquette, sibling of actors David, Rosanna and Patricia Arquette, dies at the age of 47.

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SportAmerican football: NFL players join Colin Kaepernick protests

Fellow players join San Francisco 49er Colin Kaepernick in protesting about racial inequality at the NFL's opening weekend games.

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SportClinton cancels California trip after pneumonia diagnosis

US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton cancels campaign trip to California after being diagnosed with pneumonia and taken ill at 9/11 memorial event.

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SportClinton 'felt unwell' at 9/11 ceremony

US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton felt unwell at 9/11 ceremony but is now better, her campaign says

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Sport9/11 anniversary: Services held 15 years on

Services are held across the United States and the world to mark 15 years since the 11 September attacks.

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SportMo Farah was 'humiliated' by airline attendant, claims wife Tania

Mo Farah was humiliated and sent to the back of the queue by an airline attendant in the United States, his wife says.

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SportWoman in famous VJ Day 'Kiss' photo dies aged 92

Greta Zimmer Friedman, who features in an iconic image marking the end of World War Two, has died aged 92.

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SportClinton vows to 'call out bigotry'

Hillary Clinton says she will continue "calling out bigotry and racist rhetoric" as feud with Donald Trump escalates

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SportClinton: Half of Trump supporters 'basket of deplorables'

US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has called half of Donald Trump's supporters a "basket of deplorables".

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SportJohn Hinckley Jr, Reagan's would-be assassin, to be freed on Saturday

John Hinckley Jr, who tried to kill US President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is to be freed from a psychiatric hospital on Saturday.

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SportUS election: Clinton calls half of Trump supporters 'deplorables'

US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton says half of Donald Trump's supporters are a "basket of deplorables", drawing a sharp response from Mr Trump's campaign.

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weight loss fitnessSpike in teen obesity explained by decreased calorie burn in puberty

A groundbreaking study by the University of Exeter has found that the number of calories burned while at rest drops by up to 500 calories during puberty.

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weight loss fitness'Deeply-unsettling' weight discrimination in the workplace highlighted

Women face weight-based prejudice in the workplace - even when their body mass index (BMI) is within the healthy range, research led by a University of Strathclyde academic has found.

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SportDriver escapes poor parking attempt in Texas

A driver in Austin, Texas managed to escape from his car after it was left dangling from the ninth floor of a car park.

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SportBirth of a Nation gets standing ovation in Toronto

Actor and director Nate Parker receives an enthusiastic welcome as his film The Birth of a Nation screens at the Toronto film festival.

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SportNative protests: Pipeline construction halted

A controversial oil pipeline contested by Native American tribes has been halted. The US government says more study is needed before construction can resume.

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SportRapper Bobby Shmurda agrees to plea deal on conspiracy charges

US rapper Bobby Shmurda agrees a seven-year plea deal on charges of conspiracy and possession of a weapon.

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SportQuiz

After a third-party candidate in the US election was embarrassed by a question on the Syrian conflict, pit your wits against US politicians.

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SportShould do better

The US Paralympics team has never matched the medal haul of their Olympic compatriots - can they ever get the funding they need to fulfil their potential?

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SportLincolns, mermaids, furries and clowns: The world of conventions

The BBC speaks to photographer Arthur Drooker, who travelled to conventions around the United States to photograph people who share the same obsessions.

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SportWill Donald Trump preserve conservative values?

Rajini Vaidyanathan talks to religious Americans about who they'll choose for president.

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SportUS judge refuses to block oil pipeline near tribal lands

A federal judge denies a request to halt construction on a controversial oil pipeline that is deeply opposed by Native American tribes.

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SportOhio police post graphic overdosing heroin parents photo

Ohio police release a photo of a couple overdosing on heroin with a boy in the car to make people "think twice about injecting this poison".

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SportUS election: Hillary Clinton opens up about sexism battles

In a very personal interview, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton says she was singled out as a woman when applying to go to Harvard law school.

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A surprising new study has linked a high BMI to longer survival for patients with kidney cancer, and there may be a genetic explanation for this finding.

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SportIntimate magazine snaps of first couple thrill internet

Barack and Michelle Obama look very much in love as they pose for pictures in a black women's lifestyle publication, delighting social media.

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The glycemic index may not be a reliable measure of the rise in blood sugar levels after eating, as it varies widely between people and times of eating.

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SportCongress passes Saudi 9/11 lawsuits bill

US Congress passes a bill allowing 9/11 victims' families to sue the Saudi government, on the eve of the attacks' 15th anniversary.

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Three out of four (75 per cent) people in the UK are unaware of the link between obesity and cancer, according to a new Cancer Research UK report* published today (Friday).

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SportUS election: Trump sceptical of Russia meddling

The Republican presidential nominee tells a Russian-funded network he is sceptical of claims that Moscow is interfering in the US election.

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SportTexas mattress shop apologises for 'disgusting' 9/11 ad

A Texan mattress shop publishes an apology after staff make a video promoting a "Twin Towers sale" in which they knock over towers of mattresses.

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SportNFL: Brandon Marshall protests against US anthem as Broncos beat Panthers

Denver's Brandon Marshall kneels for American national anthem as Broncos beat Carolina Panthers in their NFL season-opener.

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SportArrests over hacks of CIA and FBI staff

Two Americans have been arrested and charged for allegedly helping to hack high-ranking US government officials.

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SportTime's up

Though more than 50 women allege they have been assaulted by the Bill Cosby, it appears only one will face him in criminal court. Campaigners say laws which set deadlines on when these crimes can be reported deny survivors justice.

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SportGalaxy Note 7: Owners advised not to use on planes

US authorities have advised airline passengers not to switch on or charge Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones while travelling, after reports of the device exploding.

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SportToronto 2016: Magnificent Seven diversity 'not a statement', says director

The director of the remake of western The Magnificent Seven says he wasn't trying to make a statement with the film's diverse casting.

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Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson has been ridiculed for asking, "What is Aleppo?" But what do Americans know about Aleppo - or Gary Johnson?

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SportAirbnb introduces new anti-discrimination policy

Online accommodation site Airbnb introduces anti-discrimination policy to combat reports that black people are less likely to get rooms.

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SportLibrarian leaves $4m to University of New Hampshire

A librarian leaves $4m (£3m) to a US university after dying aged 77 in the US state of New Hampshire.

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SportPrince Buster, sixties ska pioneer, dies at 78

Ska pioneer Prince Buster, who shaped the course of Jamaican music, dies at the age of 78 at his home in Miami.

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SportIncest charges for Oklahoma mother and biological daughter

A mother and daughter in the state of Oklahoma are facing incest charges after authorities learned they were legally married earlier this year.

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SportYes, no, maybe

Donald Trump's oft-repeated claim that he warned against the Iraq war are contradicted by an interview he gave months before the invasion was launched.

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SportChicago pensioner shot by robbers while watering lawn

Surveillance video shows a 71 year-old Chicago man being shoved to the ground and shot by two robbers on bicycles.

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SportDave Grohl's mother to release book about raising rock stars

The mother of Foo Fighters' singer and guitarist Dave Grohl is to release a book about what it is like to raise a child who becomes a rock star.

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SportUS bank Wells Fargo fined $185m for opening illegal accounts

The biggest bank in the US - Wells Fargo - has been fined $185m for illegally opening accounts to boost sales targets.

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SportRyan Lochte: Swimmer banned for 10 months over false robbery claims

American swimmer Ryan Lochte is banned from the sport for 10 months after falsely claiming he was robbed at gunpoint during the Olympics.

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SportKidnapped Montana woman calls family before her death

A woman abducted from a roadside in Montana speaks to her family by phone before police find her dead more than 300 miles away.

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weight loss fitnessSlowing progress: Obesity linked to improved survival in kidney cancer

Obesity almost always increases cancer risk and worsens outcomes, but researchers led by scientists at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report that overweight patients with...

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weight loss fitnessMother-to-child obesity clue: Umbilical cord cells show altered expression of genes regulating cell energy and metabolism

Scientists have long known that infants born to women who are obese show higher risks of obesity, but they don't fully understand what boosts those risks.

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SportMoustache mum

The mum who stuck on a moustache so her son wouldn't miss out on a school event.

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SportWhat is Aleppo? Gary Johnson wrongfooted by Syria question

One of the third party candidates for the US presidency, Gary Johnson, is ridiculed after asking "What is Aleppo?" in response to a question on the Syrian city.

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SportPresident Obama: 'Trump's ideas are wacky and uninformed'

US President Barack Obama calls on voters to listen critically to remarks made by Donald Trump ahead of November's presidential election.

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SportObama: 'I don't take Duterte comments personally'

US President Barack Obama says he does not bear a grudge over remarks made by Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte.

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SportBarack Obama chides 'wacky' Trump after Putin jibe

Barack Obama chides Donald Trump as "wacky" and "uninformed" after the Republican candidate says Russia's President Putin is a better leader.

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SportShooting the messenger

How the moderator of the Clinton-Trump forum himself got some unwelcome headlines.

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weight loss fitnessObesity does not predict equal risk for all stroke types

Being overweight or obese is a well-known risk factor for stroke. However, recent research shows that this risk is not equal across all types of stroke.

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weight loss fitnessPhysical activity curbs some harmful effects of drinking alcohol

Recommended amounts of physical activity may decrease the risk of death from all causes and cancer that is linked to alcohol consumption, study finds.

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SportOutcry as Trump defends sex assault tweet

Donald Trump defends a comment he made in 2013 that sexual assault in the US military happened because men and women serve alongside each other.

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SportYosemite National Park unveils 400-acre expansion

Yosemite National Park in California is to gain a 400-acre addition, its largest expansion in nearly 70 years.

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SportUS media firm Liberty Media to buy Formula 1

US firm Liberty Media is buying the racing business Formula 1, with Bernie Ecclestone to remain as chief executive.

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Sport'Putin more of a leader than Obama'

Donald Trump has again praised the leadership of Russian president, Vladimir Putin.

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SportShaky platform

The Movement for Black Lives platform includes language about Israel that has caused division among its own supporters.

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SportTrump showers praise on Putin during security forum

Donald Trump heaps praise on Russian President Vladimir Putin as he and rival Hillary Clinton take questions from military veterans.

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SportMeet Baba Tasya

The Altai are one of nearly 200 ethnic groups in Russia. One Altai woman describes her culture's relationship with nature.

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SportJill Stein, US Green Party candidate, 'defaced bulldozer'

Jill Stein is charged after video appears to show the US Green Party presidential candidate spray-painting a bulldozer at a pipeline protest.

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SportApple's iPhone 7 ditches traditional headphone socket

Apple confirms that its new iPhone will not feature a traditional headphone socket.

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SportTrump pledges big US military expansion

Donald Trump says he will expand all areas of the US military if he wins the presidency in November, advocating "peace through strength".

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SportMadonna and Ritchie reach custody deal over Rocco

Madonna and ex-husband Guy Ritchie settle a court dispute over the custody of their 16-year-old son Rocco.

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SportTrump Mexico visit: Luis Videgaray quits as finance minister

Luis Videgaray, seen as the main organiser of the controversial meeting between Mr Trump and President Enrique Pena Nieto, resigns as finance minister.

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SportMonroe's 'Happy Birthday Mr President' dress to be sold

The flesh-coloured dress Marilyn Monroe wore when she sang Happy Birthday to President John F Kennedy in 1962, is to be auctioned.

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SportHollywood inequality is 'entrenched', study suggests

Inequality is "entrenched" in Hollywood, with women, minorities and LGBT people among those excluded, a new study suggests.

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SportTaylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston 'split up' after three months - reports

According to several reports in the US, "Hiddlesswift" have broken up a few months after being spotted flirting in New York.

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weight loss fitnessCesarean delivery may increase risk of childhood obesity

Cesarean birth may be associated with higher risk of obesity in children and is significant in families when compared with siblings born by vaginal birth.

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SportZika outbreak: US Congress blocks Zika funding bill

The US Senate fails to pass a funding bill to help fight the Zika virus for a third time over language targeting pro-abortion group Planned Parenthood.

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SportCanadian judge faces inquiry over handling of sex assault trial

A Canadian judge could face the sack over controversial comments he made while presiding over a sexual assault case in 2014.

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SportApple expected to unveil new iPhone 7

Apple is expected to unveil its latest iPhone on Wednesday, with speculation focusing on whether the headphone jack will survive the redesign.

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SportYoung guns

WARNING: Contains very strong language. Killings in Chicago have hit a 20-year high as the grim toll for homicides passed 500. The BBC explores a world where gangs and guns rule.

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SportChicago killings: 'It's like crates of guns got dropped off'

Rapper Bo Deal tells the BBC that he's never seen so many guns on the streets of Chicago.

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SportChicago killings: 'We just want to be out of the hood'

Killings in Chicago have hit a 20-year high as the grim toll for homicides in the city passed 500.

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SportChicago killings: 'Her intestines were gushing out'

Killings in Chicago have hit a 20-year high as the grim toll for homicides in the city passed 500. The BBC spoke to the mother of a six-year-old girl who was hit by a stray bullet.

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SportSaving face

A company is using biometrics and selfies to create more secure technology.

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SportBill Cosby sex assault trial date set

US judge schedules Bill Cosby's trial on sexual assault charges to start on 5 June 2017

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SportJacob Wetterling: US man admits decades-old child killing

A Minnesotan man admits to abducting and killing 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling nearly 27 years ago, a case that led to changes in US sex offender laws.

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SportRare Oregon rock formation 'toppled'

A group of beach visitors appears to have toppled a rare rock formation on the Oregon coast, leading to an investigation.

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SportTrump welcomes endorsement from 88 military leaders

A group of retired military leaders declare Donald Trump has the "temperament to be commander-in-chief", and he calls their support "a great honour".

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SportFox News apologies to Gretchen Carlson

The Fox News channel in the US has settled a sexual harassment case against it by one of its former news presenters, Gretchen Carlson.

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weight loss fitnessLet them eat beef: Effects of lean beef consumption on markers of metabolic syndrome

An article published in Functional Foods in Health & Disease examines the influence of a diet comprised of 30% protein with one-half of the protein sourced from lean, red meat on the status of...

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SportBeyonce postpones US gig after doctor orders vocal rest

The singer postpones the New Jersey stop of her Formation world tour after doctors tell her to take a voice break.

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SportUK 'hacker' Lauri Love fears death in US prison

A British man wanted in the US for allegedly hacking into government computers says he fears dying in prison if he is extradited.

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Sport'Bribe refused' to fix match with Canada

El Salvador's national football team say they refused a bribe to fix Tuesday's World Cup 2018 qualifying game against Canada.

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SportPhyllis Schlafly, leading US conservative, dies at 92

Phyllis Schlafly, a leading US conservative and outspoken opponent of feminism and abortion, has died at the age of 92.

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SportAmerican football player Bruce Miller sacked after arrest

American football team the San Francisco 49ers sacks fullback Bruce Miller after he was arrested on suspicion of assault, US media report.

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SportObama calls off meeting with Philippine leader amid 'whore' jibe

US President Barack Obama calls off a meeting in Laos with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who earlier called him a "son of a whore".

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SportWarner Brothers reports own site as illegal

Film studio Warner Brothers asks Google to remove its own website from search results, saying it violates copyright laws.

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SportPhilippine President Duterte curses Obama over human rights

The Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte calls Barack Obama a "son of a whore", warning his US counterpart not to raise human rights concerns.

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SportObama backs NFL player Colin Kaepernick's right to snub anthem

President Obama says NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick used his constitutional right to snub the national anthem to highlight social issues.

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SportBig screen Brits

More than 30 films featuring British talent - both in front of and behind the camera - are hoping to capture the limelight at this year's Toronto Film Festival.

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SportHungary award returned after 'racist' writer honoured

The daughter of a former US politician who survived the Holocaust returns an award to Hungary in protest at its decision to honour a writer accused of anti-semitism.

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SportZika pesticide kills millions of bees in South Carolina

Millions of honeybees have been killed in South Carolina after pesticide was sprayed to kill off mosquitoes that could be harbouring the Zika virus.

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SportStorm Hermine regains power to threaten US north-east

Storm Hermine regains strength as it moves up the US eastern seaboard, threatening the north-east with dangerous coastal surges.

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SportUS-China diplomacy: Obama plays down arrival tensions

President Barack Obama calls on reporters "not to over-crank the significance" of tensions surrounding his arrival in China for a summit.

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SportPanda twins born at Zoo Atlanta to Lun Lun - again

Lun Lun, a 19-year-old giant panda, has given birth to twins at Zoo Atlanta.

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SportUS Election: Trump to visit black church in Detroit

US Republican candidate Donald Trump will visit a black church in the struggling city of Detroit in an attempt to win a larger share of the minority vote.

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SportUS storm Hermine: Eastern states warned

US East Coast states are put on alert as storm Hermine pushes north on the long Labor Day holiday weekend.

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SportKaepernick anthem protest: Police threaten boycott

Police officers threaten to boycott San Francisco 49er home games if it fails to halt "insulting" protests by quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

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SportSize matters

Do the Apple case and the growing concern over the TTIP trade talks reflect a growing unease about the scale of international big business?

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SportHillary Clinton email row: FBI releases inquiry files

The FBI publishes documents relating to its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of private email while serving as Secretary of State.

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SportStanford swimmer Brock Turner freed after jail term

A student at a top US university whose six-month jail sentence for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman sparked an outcry is released from prison.

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SportTrump on Twitter

Sexy firefighter, golden prams and fancy fruit - what does Melania Trump's Twitter tell us about her?

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SportTrump supporter's Taco warning ridiculed

'Taco trucks on every corner' - How a Donald Trump supporter's comment went viral

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SportHoax US bomb-threat teenager Megarry spared jail

An Antrim teenager who admitted making hoax bomb threats to US schools and airports weeps as he is freed on probation.

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SportCamp life

An Indian reservation in North Dakota is the site of the largest gathering of Native Americans in more than 100 years. Indigenous people from across the US are living in camps on the Standing Rock reservation as they protest the construction of a new oil pipeline. As a result, a new community has emerged. The BBC's Charlie Northcott went to North Dakota to meet the protesters and discover what goes on in camp.

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SportNFL player Colin Kaepernick snubs national anthem again

American football player Colin Kaepernick again refuses to stand for the national anthem in protest against the plight of black people in the US.

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SportTom Hanks' Sully film to open Telluride festival

Clint Eastwood's film about the US pilot who crash-landed a plane in New York's Hudson River, starring Tom Hanks, is to open this year's Telluride Film Festival,

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SportLindsay Lohan's case against Rockstar Games over GTA picture dismissed

A judge dimisses Lindsay Lohan's case suing Rockstar Games over an animated picture that she says looks like her.

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SportHurricane Hermine: Warning of 'life-threatening storm'

"The eye of Hurricane Hermine has hit the north-west coast" reports Laura Bicker from Florida.

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SportMelania Trump sues Daily Mail and US blogger for $150m over sex worker claims

Melania Trump sues the Daily Mail and a US blogger for $150m (£114m) over allegations she was a sex worker in the 1990s.

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SportHacker 'Guccifer' jailed for four years

A Romanian hacker who targeted high-profile US politicians is sentenced to 52 months in prison by a federal court.

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weight loss fitnessWeight loss following bariatric surgery sustained long-term

Obese patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) lost much more weight than those who did not and were able to sustain most of this weight loss 10 years after surgery, according to a...

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SportUS carmakers see sales fall in August

US carmakers reported a decline in sales during August after recording surprisingly strong sales in July.

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Sport'Harambe' swamps Zoo's gorilla naming competition

A newborn gorilla at Philadelphia Zoo prompts many social media users to suggest it be named Harambe, after the primate killed earlier this year in Cincinnati.

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SportTropical Storm Hermine heads for Florida

Tropical Storm Hermine threatens to bring a dangerous storm surge and flooding to Florida after it strengthened over the Gulf of Mexico.

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SportSports star Travis Rudolph joins autistic boy for lunch

A Florida American Football star chose to eat lunch with a lonely autistic child, moving the boy's mother to tears.

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SportExplosion at Kennedy Space Center as SpaceX prepares launch

An explosion takes place on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where the aerospace company SpaceX was readying a rocket for launch.

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