SportChemical know-how

Australian students cheaply recreate a life-saving drug that was famously hiked in price last year.

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SportArctic conditions

Photographer Ed Gold's images from the remote community of Galena in Alaska, USA.

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SportPotential conflicts

A list of business holdings that could force Trump to choose between US interest and his bottom line

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Sport'Grizzly Bear Spirit' case at Canada's Supreme Court

First Nations take British Columbia government to the Supreme Court in "Grizzly Bear Spirit" case

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SportSeven people dead in Tennessee wildfire

Wildfires rage in the US South, with the resort city of Gatlinburg, Tennessee suffering much of the damage.

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SportThief gets away with $1.6m bucket of gold flakes

Police are looking for a thief who carried an 86-pound bucket of gold worth off a truck in New York.

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SportTrump says Ohio campus attacker 'should not have been in' US

Donald Trump says the Ohio campus attacker, a Somali refugee, "should not have been in our country".

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SportAlberta judge told complainant to 'keep your knees together'

Inquiry calls for removal of Alberta judge who told complainant to 'keep your knees together'

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SportTornadoes and storms kill five in US South

Five people are dead after deadly tornadoes and severe storms ripped through the US Southeast.

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SportGoPro makes cutbacks after drone crashes

GoPro is cutting 200 jobs and shutting down its video licensing service after the recall of its Karma drones.

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SportAbducted California mother Sherri Papini had 'message' branded on skin

Missing mother of two 'suffered tremendously', her husband tells US media

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SportFiat heir Lapo Elkann 'faked own kidnapping' in New York

An heir to the Fiat fortune is facing court in New York after allegedly faking his own kidnapping.

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SportNo charges in Keith Scott shooting

US police officer who shot Keith Scott in Charlotte acted lawfully and will not be charged, prosecutor decides

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SportTrump 'deal' keeps 1,000 Carrier Corp jobs in Indiana

Air-conditioning company Carrier Corp to keep 1,000 jobs in Indiana after reaching deal with Trump.

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SportArctic hamlet takes land battle to Canada's highest court

Residents of tiny Arctic community Clyde River are taking their fight against oil and gas testing to Canada's Supreme Court.

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SportMnuchin promises to boost US growth as Treasury boss

Ex-banker Steven Mnuchin pledges to strengthen the US economy in his new role as Treasury secretary.

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SportKansas sperm donor to same-sex couple not liable for child support

A man who donated sperm to two women is not liable for child support, a US court rules.

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SportJoe Esposito: Elvis Presley's friend and aide dies aged 78

Joe Esposito, a close friend and aide of Elvis Presley, dies at the age of 78 after suffering from dementia.

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SportTracy Morgan limo crash: Truck driver pleads guilty

A truck driver who crashed into the back of a vehicle carrying US actor Tracy Morgan, injuring him and killing another man, pleads guilty.

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SportUS star Matthew McConaughey gives students 'safe ride' home

Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey surprises students in Austin by giving them a late-night lift home.

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SportTrump to 'leave business' over presidency

Trump says he is leaving "business in total" to focus on the presidency and avoid a perceived conflict of interest.

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SportTomi Lahren: The young right-wing star breaking the internet

Tomi Lahren is a 24-year-old conservative political commentator whose videos regularly go viral.

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SportDolly Parton heartbroken over wildfires

The wildfires have killed three people and injured 14 near Dolly Parton's Tennessee resort.

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SportCIA chief warns Trump: Scrapping Iran deal 'height of folly'

CIA chief John Brennan warns Donald Trump that ending the Iran nuclear deal would be "disastrous".

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SportDomestic demigod

Soul star John Legend discusses the US election, his own political activism and being a domestic demigod.

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SportThe comeback kid?

Some are pleased David Petraeus could be poised for a comeback with a cabinet position. Others are appalled.

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SportBigger than Trump

A 24-year-old gets millions of hits for her provocative - some say race baiting - video essays.

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Sport100 Women 2016: Gymnast Simone Biles on fame, adoption and meeting the President

Gymnast and Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles talks to Rajini Vaidyanathan about fame, adoption and meeting President Obama.

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SportEviction nears for North Dakota pipeline protesters

The US government's deadline to leave the main camp nears for pipeline protesters.

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SportCanada approves Trans Mountain, Line 3 pipelines, rejects third

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau approves two major pipeline projects, but rejects a third proposal.

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SportIslamic State claims Ohio State University rampage

The Islamic State group claims responsibility for Monday's rampage at Ohio State University.

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SportWestworld's Evan Rachel Wood says she's been raped twice in an open letter on Twitter

The Westworld actress claims she was attacked by a "significant other" and a bar owner.

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Sport'Trump effect' led to hate crime surge, report finds

A prominent rights group says it found hundreds of incidents of harassment after Donald Trump's election win.

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SportSyria conflict: US admits mistakes led to strike on state forces

US admits mistakes led to a deadly coalition strike on Syrian forces, saying they intended to target IS.

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SportCanada police to punish drink-drivers with Nickelback

Canadian drink-drivers face a punishment so cruel one person suggested it amounted to torture.

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SportUS economic growth revised up for third quarter

The US economy grew at a faster pace than first thought in the third quarter, helped by strong consumer spending.

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SportCanada army: Report reveals widespread sexual abuse

Canada pledges action after a report reveals widespread sexual abuse in the military.

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SportTrump names Obamacare critic to key role

US President-elect Donald Trump names health secretary choice - Tom Price is critic of Obamacare

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SportTennessee wildfires threaten resort town of Gatlinburg

Evacuations are under way in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, after wildfires set many houses and a hotel ablaze.

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SportHow Ohio campus attack unfolded

A man who injured 11 people, one critically, in a rampage at Ohio State University was of Somali descent and a student on campus, say US officials.

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weight loss fitnessDiabetes and obesity could be prevented with novel protein

Researchers may have found a way to stop diabetes and improve metabolism in mice, potentially leading to major advancement in treatment of human diabetes.

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weight loss fitnessPreventing heart failure risk factors in midlife substantially lowers risk

Preventing the development of hypertension, obesity and diabetes by the age of 45 to 55 years may lead up to an 86 percent lower risk for heart failure through the remainder of life, according to...

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SportFriedman: Trump offers 'wall' against accelerating world

In his new book, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman looks at the accelerating pace of our daily lives, and how a growing sense of unease helped fuel Donald Trump's victory.

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SportWhat Cubans think Trump will change about US-Cuba ties

What do people in Cuba think of the relationship with the US as both countries change?

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SportOhio campus attack: Students describe what they saw

Students describe seeing an attack on Ohio State University, which injured 11 people.

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SportZika virus: Texas reports first case from local mosquito

Texan health authorities report the state's first locally contracted case of the Zika virus.

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SportPlayboy model pleads not guilty in Snapchat body-shaming case

A Playboy model who took a nude photo of an older woman pleads not guilty to invasion of privacy.

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SportRCAF pilot killed in CF-18 crash near Cold Lake, Alberta

A Royal Canadian Air Force pilot is killed as a CF-18 fighter jet crashes near Cold Lake, Alberta.

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SportMysterious whale deaths at aquarium

Vancouver Aquarium says it doesn't know what killed two whales. Critics call for an end to keeping the animals in captivity.

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SportWhite House rebuts Trump vote fraud claim38138865

There has been no evidence to suggest widespread voter fraud in the 2016 presidential election, the White House said.

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SportJustin Trudeau will not attend Fidel Castro's funeral

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will not attend Fidel Castro's funeral.

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SportPolice seek female suspects in alleged kidnapping of California mother

Police seek two Hispanic females over the three-week kidnapping of a California mother-of-two.

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SportMuslim teen first to compete in hijab for Miss Minnesota

A Somali-American woman becomes the first to compete in the Miss Minnesota while fully clothed in every round.

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SportBigger than Madonna

Rolling Stone's 100 best Instagram accounts features a shock choice at number four.

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SportUS told to drop unlawful tax subsidy for Boeing

The US is given 90 days to drop a special tax exemption for the giant aerospace company Boeing because it amounts to an unlawful subsidy.

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SportSeven injured in Ohio university shooting

Seven people are taken to hospital with injuries after a reported shooting at Ohio State University.

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SportTrump threatens to terminate US-Cuba deal

US President-elect Donald Trump says the Cuban government must improve the deal on offer.

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SportCharleston massacre accused Dylann Roof to defend himself

A white man accused of killing nine black people at a South Carolina church is to represent himself.

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SportFidel Castro death: Cubans queue to pay their respects

Cubans are queuing to pay their respects to their late revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro.

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SportDisney's Moana tops US Thanksgiving box office

Disney's latest animation Moana dominates the Thanksgiving box office over the five-day holiday weekend.

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The team of scientists from King's College London and Imperial College London tested a high-fat diet, containing a fermentable carbohydrate, and a control diet on mice and looked at the effect on...

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SportTrump claims millions voted illegally in presidential poll

President-elect Donald Trump says he won the popular vote "if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally".

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SportLewd comments

Despite attempts to clamp down on child porn, some Twitter users have been swapping illegal images and have sexualised otherwise innocent photos.

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SportCalifornia mosques targeted by hate mail

A rights group calls for police protection after mosques in California receive letters threatening Muslims.

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SportTrump attacks Clinton over Wisconsin vote recount

The US president-elect attacks Hillary Clinton for supporting the recount of votes in Wisconsin.

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SportNew Orleans shooting on Bourbon Street leaves one dead and nine injured

One man is dead and nine others are in hospital after a shooting on a busy New Orleans street.

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SportBlack Friday: People pay $95k to dig pointless Holiday Hole

In reaction to Black Friday, the makers of Cards Against Humanity have crowdfunded $95,000 to dig a useless "Holiday Hole".

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SportClose but no cigar

The exploding cigar plot to kill Castro is well known, but what about the other plots on his life?

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SportStunning sand sculptures on Florida beach

Artists from the US, Singapore and Canada to take part in this annual sand art competition on the Atlantic Ocean beach.

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Millions of Americans diet, but few maintain their weight loss. A new study suggests this 'yo-yo' effect may be down to changes in the gut microbiome.

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SportTrump dismisses Wisconsin recount drive as 'scam'

Republican President-elect Donald Trump says an impending recount of votes in Wisconsin is a "scam".

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SportSnap judgement

The Wall Street trader who gave it up to travel America chronicling life across the country.

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SportPath to legality

Canada moves ahead with plans to legalise recreational pot but marijuana advocates are sceptical.

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SportTrump election: Clinton campaign joins Wisconsin vote recount

The Clinton campaign will take part in a recount of US election votes in Wisconsin, its lawyer says.

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SportMel B offers $5,000 reward to catch thief who broke into car

Former Spice Girl Mel B is offering a $5,000 (£4,000) reward to help catch a thief who broke into her car.

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SportLittle Havana celebrates Fidel Castro's death

Cuban Americans in Little Havana, Miami, react to Fidel Castro's death.

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SportBei Bei panda cub has 'lemon-sized mass of bamboo' removed

A giant panda cub at Washington's zoo has bowel surgery to remove a "lemon-sized mass of bamboo".

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SportWitch-hunt or watch list?

A conservative group is naming and shaming professors they say are biased - but some are fighting back with a mocking hashtag.

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SportStage fight

Hamilton is both politically challenging and commercially successful theatre - why that's rare today.

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SportCanada's Marineland faces animal cruelty charges

Canada's Marineland amusement park is facing five charges of animal cruelty.

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SportRequest for Wisconsin vote recount sent

Election commission in Wisconsin receives request for vote recount in state narrowly won by Donald Trump

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US President-elect Donald Trump adds Fox News analyst KT McFarland to his national security team.

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A new study may have found the reason why the sugar substitute aspartame does not help with weight loss, and may even cause weight gain.

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SportWhite House Christmas tree arrives in style

Michelle Obama welcomes the delivery of the official White house Christmas Tree.

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An ex-pharmaceutical executive explains why he now banks on Canada's medical marijuana industry.

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SportFlorida boy calls emergency number to invite police to Thanksgiving

A Florida boy calls an emergency number to invite police to his family's Thanksgiving dinner.

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How alcohol intake influences the amount of calories we consume is a hot topic for debate. New research using a rat model yields surprising results.

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SportBlack Friday backlash getting bigger - and more consumerist

As more people actively choose not to shop on Black Friday, companies are now using anti-consumerism messages to boost their brands.

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SportCharleston shootings: Dylann Roof 'fit' to stand trial

A man suspected of killing nine black people at a Charleston church can be tried, a US judge says.

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Who will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony in January?

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A US soldier is killed in the fight against IS in Syria, officials say, the first such casualty.

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A missing California mother of two has been found three weeks after she was seized while jogging.

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On the whole, the diet of U.S. children improved markedly between 1999 and 2012 but it remains poor, said the authors of a new study that examined diet quality data from more than 38,000 kids.

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weight loss fitnessStudy in rats finds low blood alcohol levels have no effect on total calories consumed

Laboratory rats will drink alcohol if it's available, and may even get a little tipsy, researchers report in a new study. But they won't voluntarily drink until they're drunk.

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SportLearning in the woods

A new photography book documents the homeschooling community in Woodstock, New York, where nature is a priority.

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SportCanada plans to restore voting rights for long-term expats

Canada is introducing legislation that should allow long-term expats to vote in federal elections.

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SportSex scandal author Galloway speaks about university sacking

Sex scandal-hit Canadian writer Steven Galloway denies the most serious allegations against him.

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Buyers leave review of Christmas ornament accusing it of building a wall in the middle of their nativity scene - and worse.

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SportTurkey fryer warning given by fire chiefs for Thanksgiving

US fire chiefs have released a turkey fryer danger alert video to coincide with Thanksgiving Day.

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SportThird-degree burns after e-cigarette 'explodes' in New York

A man is in hospital after his e-cigarette exploded in his pocket at a shop in Grand Central Station, his lawyer says.

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Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a potentially serious liver condition characterized by excess fat in the liver associated with inflammation and scarring.

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SportUS election recount: Jill Stein raises funds to examine Wisconsin result

Wisconsin, that was won by Trump, faces a recount: what does it mean, and does it matter?

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SportUS Navy sailors' data breached

The US Navy is investigating after personal data of more than 130,000 sailors was "compromised".

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SportKevin Love: Cleveland Cavaliers forward sets new NBA record

Three-time All Star Kevin Love scores an NBA record 34 first quarter points as Cleveland Cavaliers beat Portland 137-125.

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SportDonald Trump calls for unity in Thanksgiving holiday address

US President-elect Donald Trump calls for national unity in a Thanksgiving holiday address.

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Sport'Embarrassed' Obama daughters skip turkey pardon

Sasha and Malia Obama skip the bad "dad jokes" at Thanksgiving turkey pardon, says US president.

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SportBluffers' guide

How might Nikki Haley cope as US ambassador to the UN with little foreign policy experience?

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SportHillary Clinton leads Donald Trump by 2m votes

Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump in the popular US election count increases to 2m votes.

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SportCat rescued in 'high wire' drama

A black and white pet cat named Fat Boy has been brought to safety from an electricity pole in Fresno, California, after being stranded for around eight days.

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SportTrump picks Nikki Haley and Betsy DeVos as first women for cabinet

US President-elect Donald Trump appoints the first two women to join his incoming administration.

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Sport'Fireball' dazzles in Florida skies 'explosion'

A bright fireball in the skies above Florida in the US is caught on camera by a police officer and local residents Christopher and Laura Scruby.

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SportTrump appoints Betsy DeVos as education secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump names charter schools advocate Betsy DeVos as education secretary.

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Footage has been captured in southern California of possibly the world's worst traffic jam during the great US Thanksgiving getaway.

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SportThanksgiving traffic jam is 'most epic'

Footage has been captured in southern California of possibly the world's worst traffic jam during the great US Thanksgiving getaway.

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SportWood-selling pensioner's plight inspires thousands

Kenneth Smith, 80, is selling kindling on the side of the road to make up for his late wife's medical bills.

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Donald Trump voters get angry - and defensive - about the president-elect's latest campaign reversal.

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A Florida woman shot at her house guests because they had overstayed their welcome, police say.

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A leading ad exchange blacklists Breitbart News because of concerns over hate speech and incitement to violence.

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When the blessings of the year include a divisive election, how do you avoid rows this Thanksgiving?

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The creator of Hamilton says Donald Trump is welcome to attend his hit Broadway musical.

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SportThe Quiet Man: Irish embassy feared protests against film

The Irish embassy in Washington feared protests against Oscar-winning film The Quiet Man, newly released documents reveal.

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SportAmerican Honey and Moonlight share most Independent Spirit nominations

Coming-of-age dramas American Honey and Moonlight are nominated for six Independent Spirit Awards each.

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SportHonour for software writer on Apollo moon mission

Barack Obama awards medal to Margaret Hamilton to recognise role in sending humankind into space.

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Donald Trump names South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as US ambassador to the UN, US media report

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US activists call for a recount in battleground states where Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton.

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US President Barack Obama gets 'choked up' giving Ellen DeGeneres the 'Medal of Freedom'.

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Stars of screen and sport mark a visit to the White House with a mannequin challenge.

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Donald Trump defends his business interests as Democrats prepare to challenge the future president.

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Reaction to US President-elect Donald Trump saying the US will quit the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.

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One of the most prominent military officers in the US says he is willing to serve under Donald Trump.

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Canada says it will explore with the US and Boeing the purchase of 18 "interim" Super Hornet jets

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Donald Trump has said he supports 'traditional' marriage. What impact could he have on gay rights?

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Barack Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to some famous faces - and makes a few jokes at their expense.

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Donald Trump repudiates a fringe "alt-right" group that celebrated his election win with Nazi salutes.

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Bruce Arena is appointed United States head coach for a second time, succeeding Jurgen Klinsmann who was sacked on Monday.

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Donald Trump will not investigate Hillary Clinton's emails to help her "heal", his spokeswoman says.

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British star James Corden says he is "truly honoured" to be hosting next year's Grammy Awards.

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Tennessee police charge the driver of a fatal school bus crash that killed at least five children.

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General Motors is allowed to delay the recall of vehicles so it can prove their air bags are safe.

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Donald Trump cancels a New York Times meeting, a day after labelling media executives "liars".

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US rapper Kanye West is hospitalised following a "disturbance call", media reports say.

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At least six children are dead and several others injured after a bus crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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President-elect Donald Trump says US will quit Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal on his first day in office

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A group of white nationalists known online as the alt-right met in person in Washington after Donald Trump's victory. Outside, hundreds gathered to protest.

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Former Germany player and boss Jurgen Klinsmann is sacked as coach of the United States.

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A Yemeni man living in New York is charged with attempting to provide support to the Islamic State group.

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General James "Mad Dog" Mattis, a possible Trump defence secretary, is known for his memorable turn of phrase.

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A man who admitted killing 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling in Minnesota in 1989 is jailed for 20 years.

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Rapper Kanye West cancels all remaining dates on his Saint Pablo tour, US media reports.

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The polar bear filmed petting a dog in Canada last week kills another husky in the same pack.

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The UK government is considering inviting Donald Trump for a state visit, Downing Street says.

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Police in North Dakota use water cannon against demonstrators protesting against an oil pipeline.

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Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them works its magic at North American cinemas, taking an estimated $75m over the weekend.

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Asia-Pacific leaders have said they will pursue free trade deals despite Donald Trump's pledge to tear up regional deals.

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President Obama says he may speak up, against tradition, if his successor threatens "core values".

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Mitt Romney is being considered for US secretary of state, Vice President-elect Mike Pence confirms.

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg outlines plans for how he hopes to combat fake news on the site.

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Jewish centres, a mosque and a church are defaced with swastikas and graffiti in Canada's capital.

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Donald Trump wades into a row over the booing of the US vice-president elect at a Broadway musical.

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Donald Trump is to meet his fierce critic and fellow Republican Mitt Romney, as he builds his team.

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A Canadian MP is in hot water after she used the word "fart" in parliament, sparking a row.

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US Vice-President-elect Mike Pence is booed attending hit musical Hamilton in New York.

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Minneapolis police say that a nursery worker intentionally hung a one-year-old child in their care.

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Colombian anti-kidnapping police rescue a US judge abducted last week in the city of Cartagena.

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The man charged with a bombing in New York that wounded 31 people in September pleads not guilty.

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Canada's literary stars row over unspecified but "serious accusations" against author Steven Galloway.

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Japan's PM says he has "great confidence" in Donald Trump and they can build a relationship of trust.

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US President Barack Obama, on a visit to Germany, says he hopes his successor will stand up to Russia.

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US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper has resigned

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US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen indicates it could raise interest rates "relatively soon".

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Hillary Clinton lays bare her disappointment in her first public appearance since her election defeat.

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SportCanada's new national bird is the gray jay

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Massachusetts police investigating a Google employee's murder are looking for a "dark-coloured SUV".

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A Minnesota man who plotted to fight in Syria for the so-called Islamic State is jailed for 35 years.

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US President-elect Donald Trump's name is removed from three New York City apartment buildings.

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Canadian free speech advocates and journalists call for stronger press freedoms in the country.

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US President Barack Obama arrives in Germany on his final visit to Europe before leaving office.

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From financial boycotts to street protests, Americans upset by the Trump election win are taking action.

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A massive - and massively disruptive - operation is protecting Donald Trump at his New York City home.

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New York's mayor says he has told US President-elect Donald Trump people in the city are "fearful" of what his White House administration could bring.

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Bob Dylan will not travel to Sweden to receive his Nobel Prize for Literature in person.

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Police officer who fatally shot Philando Castile in Minnesota in July is charged with manslaughter.

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Mexico is to improve the help available to its nationals in the US following Donald Trump's win.

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Several high-profile accounts associated with the alt-right movement are suspended from Twitter.

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US President-elect Donald Trump stuns diners - and his press pool - with an unexpected night out.

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The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, is in Havana for the start of a tour of Latin America.

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West Virginia mayor steps down after apparently supporting "ape in heels" Facebook comment.

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US President-elect Donald Trump defends an "organised" transition as two key aides are sacked.

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Ivanka Trump comes under fire after marketing a bracelet she wore during her father's TV interview.

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Syria's president says he hopes Donald Trump will be an "anti-terror ally" but remains "cautious".

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The BBC World Service launches 11 new language services in its biggest expansion "since the 1940s".

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Messaging app Snapchat files confidentially to list on the US stock market, according to reports.

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Malicious software in unprotected wi-fi routers is feeding the illicit market for fake social media "likes".

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Ford still plans to move some production to Mexico despite Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs.

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An 89-year-old Canadian has made headlines for digging his own grave, despite being in good health.

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A US hate-attack monitor documents hundreds of incidents targeting minorities since the election.

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US man John Lewis is sent a Christmas present for responding to tweets meant for the retailer.

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President-elect Trump says he will give up his $400,000 salary and take a $1 a year. How common is this?

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Despite Donald Trump's election win, the result in the Midwestern state has still not been called.

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Donald Trump says he could have won the popular vote against Hillary Clinton if he had campaigned differently.

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On his final foreign trip, President Obama warns of a "rise in a crude sort of nationalism".

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A large-scale genetic study has provided strong evidence that the development of insulin resistance - a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and heart attacks and one of the key adverse consequences of...

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weight loss fitnessUnhealthy weight management practices associated with non-medical use of prescription drugs among adolescents

Non-medical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) is a serious public health concern in the U.S. Investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S.

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SportUS demands electric cars make noise at low speed

A US road safety body has demanded that electric cars travelling at low speed make a noise to warn pedestrians.

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SportNew York woman sues over dead mouse in lining of new dress

New York woman sues Zara, claiming she found a dead mouse sewn into the lining of her new dress.

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SportColumbia University suspends wrestling team over 'lewd texts'

Columbia University suspends its wrestling team over alleged racist, misogynistic and homophobic comments.

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SportWhy did millions join secret Facebook group Pantsuit Nation?

The founder of Pantsuit Nation on why the secret Facebook group, launched at the end of the US election to support Hillary Clinton, was so popular.

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SportMichelle Obama 'ape in heels' post causes outrage

A racist Facebook post about Michelle Obama causes controversy in the US state of West Virginia.

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weight loss fitnessSkipping breakfast and not enough sleep can make children overweight

Mothers smoking in pregnancy, children skipping breakfast and not having a regular bedtime or sufficient sleep all appear to be important factors in predicting whether a child will become overweight...

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SportTobacco firm Reynolds 'stubs out $47bn BAT offer'

US cigarette maker Reynolds reportedly rejects a $47bn buyout from British American Tobacco that would combine brands including Rothmans and Camel.

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SportIndian students in the US at record high

Indian students in the US are at a record high, as analysts say tough visa rules deter many from the UK.

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SportObama seeks to calm US allies over Trump concerns

As he visits Europe, President Obama tries to reassure US allies about Donald Trump's intentions.

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SportMystery as Canadian houseboat washes up on Irish Beach

A houseboat believed to have been built by an environmentalist in Canada has washed up on an Irish beach.

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SportJamaican bobsleigh team rescued after being stranded in Calgary

The setting for Cool Runnings proved lucky once again for underdog Jamaican bobsleigh team.

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SportPorter flight from Ottawa to Toronto evades possible drone

A Porter Airlines flight from Ottawa to Toronto nearly hit what is believed to have been a drone.

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SportBritish hacker to be extradited to US

Home Secretary Amber Rudd signs an order for the extradition of a man with autism to the US, where he is accused of hacking offences.

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SportMade in Mexico

With heroin cultivation in Mexico rocketing by 170% in two years, Ian Pannell traces a trail of supply and addition that leads one way - north.

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SportTrump election: 'Nobody said democracy's supposed to be easy'

President Barack Obama urges Donald Trump to send "some signals of unity" after the US election campaign.

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SportObama urges 'signals of unity' from Trump

Barack Obama has urged Donald Trump to reach out to those that were concerned about the tenor of the campaign".

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SportJustin Ross Harris found guilty of son's hot car death

A man has been found guilty in the US state of Georgia of killing his young son by leaving him in a hot car.

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SportTrump and Putin hold telephone talks

US President-elect Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold telephone conversation, Kremlin says

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SportMaking a Murderer nephew Brendan Dassey freed by judge

A judge orders the immediate release of Brendan Dassey, whose case featured in Netflix's Making a Murderer.

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weight loss fitnessBariatric surgery may reduce heart failure risk

Bariatric surgery and other treatments that cause substantial weight loss can significantly reduce the risk of heart failure in obese patients, according to preliminary research presented at the...

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SportUp to 400 million accounts in Adult Friend Finder breach

Up to 400 million accounts on the "sex and swingers" hook-up site Adult Friend Finder may have been leaked.

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SportVeteran US journalist Gwen Ifill dies aged 61

Journalist Gwen Ifill has died, according to the Public Broadcasting Service.

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SportTrump election: Controversial strategist Bannon defended

The appointment of Donald Trump's chief strategist is defended amid claims of white supremacist support.

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weight loss fitnessChildren born by Cesarean section may have a greater risk of obesity

Compared with vaginally-delivered children, those born by Cesarean section had a 1.4 times greater odds of becoming overweight or obese in childhood.

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SportUS election 2016: 'Mike Pence' gifts to abortion provider surge

Donations to Planned Parenthood in the name of Vice President-elect Mike Pence are surging.

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SportAmerican Apparel files for second bankruptcy protection

American Apparel files for bankruptcy protection a second time as it negotiates a sale of assets.

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SportMike Evans anthem protest: NFL player sits in protest at Donald Trump election

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mike Evans sits during the US national anthem in protest at Donald Trump's election as president, which he describes as a "joke".

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SportTrump election: EU leaders expect 'strong partnership' with US

EU foreign ministers want to "engage" with US President-elect Donald Trump.

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SportThe women protesting against Trump

Women groups and feminist associations are organising a mass protest in Washington DC for January 21st, the day after President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in.

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SportGlobal carbon growth stalls as US coal continues to slump

Declining US coal consumption played a significant role in keeping down global emissions of carbon dioxide, says a report.

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SportTrump election: Priebus and Bannon given key roles

US President-elect Donald Trump gives key roles to a top Republican and a conservative media chief.

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SportMexico-US wall to be part fence - Trump

Mexico border wall could be partly fence, President-elect Donald Trump tells US network CBS

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SportRock'n'roll legend Leon Russell dies at 74

Leon Russell, an America Rock and Roll Hall of famer, dies in his sleep at the age of 74.

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weight loss fitnessSugary drink sales drop nearly 20 percent after multi-faceted campaign

Residents of Howard County Maryland reduced the amount of sugary drinks they purchased by nearly 20 percent after a multi-faceted public health campaign that included local policy changes.

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SportTrump offered gifts to influence coverage - Megyn Kelly

Fox News presenter Megyn Kelly claims Donald Trump tried to influence journalists by offering gifts.

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SportAustralia and US reach deal to resettle asylum seekers on Nauru and Manus Island

The US agrees to resettle migrants held at Australia's controversial offshore asylum centres.

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SportTrump election: Protesters gather in New York

Protesters gather in New York for fresh demonstrations against President-elect Donald Trump.

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SportFacebook bug 'kills' users in 'terrible error'

An unusual bug on Facebook showed many users of the social network as dead on Friday.

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SportDonald Trump likes Obamacare clauses 'very much'

US President-elect Donald Trump says he likes parts of Obamacare "very much".

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SportPence replaces Christie to lead Trump handover team

Vice-President-elect Mike Pence replaces Chris Christie in leading Donald Trump's transition effort.

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SportMichael McFaul, US ex-ambassador, banned from entering Russia

Michael McFaul, a former US ambassador to Moscow, says he is on the Kremlin's sanctions list.

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SportActor Robert Vaughn dies aged 83

Actor Robert Vaughn, best known for his role in Man From Uncle, dies aged 83, BBC told

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SportTrump commends protesters' 'passion' after new night of rallies

Donald Trump praises protesters' "passion" after a new night of rallies, some of them violent.

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SportSafety pins abuse protest after Trump win

Safety pins become a US symbol of solidarity with victims of abuse, following Donald Trump's win.

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SportNew Balance trainer wearers bin and burn their shoes over Trump

New Balance wearers are binning and burning their trainers after the company's vice president appeared to praise Donald Trump's trade plans.

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SportHiker runs into Hillary Clinton on New York trail

A "heartbroken" woman who went on a hike to unwind after the US election runs into Hillary Clinton.

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weight loss fitnessExcessive BMI increase during puberty identified as a new risk factor for mortality due to cardiovascular disease

Boys with a large increase in body mass index (BMI) during puberty are at increased risk of death due to cardiovascular disease later in life.

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SportSecond night of anti-Trump protests in US cities

Crowds protest for a second night after Donald Trump's election, but with smaller crowds.

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SportUS election 2016 results: Florida migrants live in fear

As Donald Trump prepares to step into the Oval Office full-time, migrant families in Florida are worried about what his presidency might mean for them.

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SportEw-nited States

Ewan McGregor insists you do not have to be American to tell an all-American story after directing Philip Roth's novel American Pastoral.

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SportAt Niagara Falls, debate about Trump

At the US-Canada border, tourists at Niagara Falls react to President-elect Trump

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SportCome, huddled masses

Canadians visiting the border town of Niagara Falls weigh in on whether Americans will come north

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SportUS election 2016 results: Which Donald Trump will govern?

Donald Trump's election victory leaves a nation divided. But it is unclear which Trump will be president.

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SportCanadian singer Leonard Cohen dies aged 82

Leonard Cohen has died, aged 82, the singer's Facebook page announces.

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SportSo long, Leonard

Leonard Cohen's enduring and poetic music won him audiences throughout the world.

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SportDon't make yourself at home

Obama and Trump's meeting was hardly American history's first awkward transition of power.

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SportNafta can be discussed, but not renegotiated, says Mexico

Mexico says it is willing to discuss the Nafta trade deal with the US, but not renegotiate it.

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SportBrexit lessons

Millions were stunned when the UK unexpectedly voted to quit the EU. What can they now teach disappointed US Democrats?

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SportAaron Schock: Ex Illinois congressman charged over spending scandal

Former Republican congressman Aaron Schock is accused of wire fraud and filing false tax returns.

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SportTrump and Obama: Then and now

Trump and Obama meet for the first time

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SportWomen who won

Meet the newly-elected senators and governors who will help shape the next four years for America.

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weight loss fitnessStudy links shorter sleep and sugar-sweetened drink consumption

Treating sleep deprivation could potentially help reduce sugar intake, say UC San Francisco researchers.

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Sport'Secret' Wu-Tang Clan album clips streamed

Songs from a "secret" Wu-Tang Clan album are shared by controversial businessman Martin Shkreli.

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SportKirk Douglas honoured by World Jewish Congress

Actor Kirk Douglas is honoured by the World Jewish Congress, a month ahead of his 100th birthday.

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SportUS election: Can Trump keep his promises?

Some of the pledges Donald Trump made on the campaign trail and the likelihood of him following through on them.

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SportCanada pet shop owner not guilty over python child deaths

A jury in Canada acquits a pet shop owner whose python asphyxiated two young boys in 2013.

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SportGreenspan backs Fed's independence

The chair of the US central bank Janet Yellen should "disregard" criticism aimed at her by President-elect Trump, says one of her predecessors.

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SportBrad Pitt abusive behaviour investigation 'closed'

An investigation into actor Brad Pitt's behaviour towards his son has been closed, reports say.

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SportUS election results: Trump's silent majority in Florida

Donald Trump won the state of Florida thanks in part to securing the votes of many people who were assumed to be supporters of Hillary Clinton.

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SportBarack Obama to welcome Donald Trump to White House

US President Obama invites Donald Trump to the White House, as protesters stage anti-Trump rallies.

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SportUS Election 2016: Asia markets bounce back after Trump win

Asian share markets are bouncing back after a sharp sell-off on Wednesday following Donald Trump's US election victory.

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SportUK 'flash crash' trader Navinder Sarao pleads guilty in US

A London-based trader faces jail after admitting helping trigger a Wall Street "flash crash".

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SportTodd Kohlhepp: More bodies found at South Carolina property

US investigators find two more bodies at the home of a man who says he killed seven people.

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SportCabinet maker

The Republican has name-checked a cadre of loyalists widely viewed as his cabinet-in-waiting.

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SportDon't mention the wall

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto reacts to Donald Trump's victory.

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SportFire at former steel industrial site in New York county

Firefighters in Lackawanna, New York state, have tackled a blaze at an industrial site.

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SportNewest Americans on Trump presidency

The BBC's Laura Trevelyan was sworn in as a US citizen the day after Donald Trump was elected president.

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SportUS election 2016: Why Hillary Clinton lost

The election result was a crushing defeat for Hillary Clinton.

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SportUS election: World media reacts to Donald Trump win

Global media has been reacting to the news of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.

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SportShock and awe: Five countries, five views on the US election

People from five countries around the world tell the BBC's World Have Your Say how they feel about the US election result.

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SportHillary: 'It'll be painful for a long time'

Hillary Clinton reacts to losing the US presidential election to Donald Trump.

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SportUS elections: Hillary Clinton calls on women to keep fighting

Hillary Clinton thinks that a woman will lead the United States, sooner rather than later.

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Sport'Keep an open mind': US children react to Trump election victory

Children across the United States tell us how they feel after Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election.

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SportClinton: Give Trump a chance to lead

Hillary Clinton, defeated presidential candidate, says President-elect Donald Trump must have chance to lead

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SportUS Election: Internet star Ken Bone's message of hope

Ken Bone, an undecided voter who became an internet star after appearing on the second US debate, tells the BBC that they will be limits to Mr Trump's presidential powers.

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SportFirst Family

Donald Trump was joined on stage by members of his family for his victory speech. So who are they?

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SportUS Election 2016: Trump victory unsettles markets

Global markets initially fall sharply on Donald Trump's victory before making back some losses.

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SportCanada in shock over Trump victory

America's neighbours to the north fear how trade and diplomacy will fare in a Trump presidency.

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SportHow the US voted on drugs, porn, death

There was much more to vote for in the US elections than whether Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton should be president.

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SportCanada's immigration website crashes during US vote

Canada's immigration website suffers an intermittent fault that some are linking to Donald Trump's election victory.

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SportUS election 2016: Celebrities react to Donald Trump victory

Celebrities including Madonna, Cher and Lily Allen react to the election of Donald Trump as US president.

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SportTrump in maps

Results of one of the most dramatic US election nights in recent years mapped.

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SportUS front-porch revolt

Conservative writer Rod Dreher admits he did not see Trump's win coming, but his working-class widowed mother did.

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SportUS election 2016 result: Donald Trump's victory speech in 2 minutes

Donald Trump has addressed his supporters after a stunning victory over Hillary Clinton to become the 45th US president.

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SportUS Election 2016: Donald Trump's speech in full

Donald Trump's speech in full.

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SportUS election: Eight things that terrify US liberals

Voters in New York City have been talking about what they fear from a Trump presidency.

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SportUS election: Pennsylvania voters hail 'fantastic, phenomenal' night

Republican voters in Pennsylvania have been talking about their hopes for their state after Donald Trump was elected president.

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SportDemocrats: 'Head home, get some sleep'

Hillary Clinton's campaign manager, John Podesta, has told supporters gathered at their headquarters in New York, to "head home, get some sleep".

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SportDonald Trump voters in Pennsylvania cheer in a new era

Trump supporters feel like they've been losing for a long time, but now they savour victory.

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SportAn American Brexit

It didn't take long for people on both sides of the Atlantic to compare two electoral surprises.

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weight loss fitnessPhysical and cognitive fitness may affect ALS risk

New research suggests that physical fitness, body mass index (BMI), IQ, and stress resilience in young adulthood may have effects on the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or...

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SportUS election 2016 result: Trump beats Clinton to take White House

Political outsider Donald Trump beats Hillary Clinton to win the US presidency in a stunning upset.

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SportUS Election 2016: Fear, jubilation as results trickle in

A divisive election campaign has left social media, divided, with some fearing for their safety

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SportCalifornia backs legal marijuana

Californian and Massachusetts voters have endorsed recreational marijuana use in state-wide polls.

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SportRepublicans 'to hold Congress'

The Republican Party appears set to retain majorities in both houses of Congress, projections suggest.

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SportElection 2016: Why are voters queuing at this grave in New York?

Voters are queuing to pay their respects at a grave in Rochester, New York.

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SportGlass ceiling

Women across the United States have been marking the first ever chance to vote for a woman for President.

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SportShooting near polling station

A suspect is on the loose after a fatal shooting near a California polling station.

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SportElection 2016: Mariachi band for elderly couple's first-time vote

An elderly couple born in El Salvador are serenaded by a Mariachi band as they vote for the first time as US citizens in Norwalk, California.

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SportElection 2016: Polling begins to close in Eastern US states

Polls start closing as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump await the voters' White House election verdict.

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SportIn pictures - US election day

Images from across the US as the country votes to elect a new president.

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SportWinnipeg lab employee possibly exposed to Ebola virus

An employee at Winnipeg's National Centre for Foreign Animal Disease may have been exposed to Ebola.

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SportElection 2016: Trump and Clinton cast their votes early

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton vote early in an attempt to encourage their supporters to do the same.

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SportMcDonald's sues Florence for 18m euros for blocking restaurant

McDonald's is suing Florence after the Italian city rejected its bid to open a branch in a historic square.

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SportReunited: The sisters separated by US-Mexico border

The BBC's Nuala McGovern at the US Mexico border hears a story of family reunification

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weight loss fitnessAdult weight gain could increase cancer risk

Substantial weight gain over many years increases the risk of obesity-related cancers in men by 50 per cent and in women by almost 20 per cent, according to new research presented at the National...

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weight loss fitnessHow does a high-protein diet aid weight loss? Study sheds light

Researchers reveal how an enzyme produced through digestion of protein suppresses hunger to reduce food intake and cause weight loss.

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SportParallel lives

Presidential nominees Hillary Clinton's and Donald Trump's lifetime in pictures.

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SportTrading ballots

People living outside "swing states" and those planning to vote for third parties are swapping votes.

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Sport'Dream big,' Trump urges supporters

Mr Trump tells supporters in New Hampshire they are "just one day away" from change.

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At a campaign event in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton urges people to vote for an America where people "build bridges not walls."

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President Barack Obama introduces Hillary Clinton to cheering crowds at a rally in Philadelphia, urging them to vote for her.

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Bruce Springsteen says "the choice couldn't be clearer" a rally in Philadelphia in support of Hillary Clinton.

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Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hold rallies across the US as their campaigns come to an end.

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The US presidential election has lasted for 19 months - here's a quick trip down memory lane.

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BBC News looks at the low blows traded in the presidential campaign.

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A person has died after being shoved in front of a moving subway train at Times Square station in New York City, police say.

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Trump team: World has nothing to fear

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The anti-immigrant rhetoric of Republican Donald Trump has energised a disparate American movement accused of racism and anti-Semitism.

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Donald Trump says the FBI couldn't review 650,000 emails linked to Hillary Clinton in eight days - is he right?

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A US mother of two from California missing for five days is believed to have been abducted.

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On the last day before the vote to elect the next president of the United States, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton says "I think we can bring the country together".

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Donald Trump's team seeks to allay negative views of their candidate overseas, as polling looms.

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Shirley Chisholm was the first black woman elected to US congress, and the first to seek the presidential nomination.

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A man diving for sea cucumbers off the British Columbia coast may have found an old nuclear bomb.

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The first woman to be US Attorney General, Janet Reno, has died in Miami, US media say.

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The MTV Europe Music Awards pays tribute to Prince with purple trophies as Justin Bieber wins three prizes.

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Trump and Clinton supporters ponder "What if my candidate loses?"

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An earthquake measuring magnitude 5.0 shook central Oklahoma on Sunday, causing damage to buildings.

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At stake in this election is not just which party controls the White House but who has a majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Donald Trump attacks the FBI after it exonerates Hillary Clinton again, as the campaign's last day looms.

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Donald Trump denounces the FBI's conclusion that it has found no evidence of criminality in a new batch of Hillary Clinton's emails.

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Police charge Todd Kohlhepp with four counts of murder as another body is found at his property.

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Hillary Clinton's communications director Jennifer Palmieri welcomes the news that the FBI found no criminality in a new batch of Mrs Clinton's emails.

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SportNo criminality in Clinton emails - FBI

FBI finds no evidence of criminality in latest batch of Hillary Clinton emails.

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Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton swing through key battleground states, two days before polling.

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Austyn Crites, the man who was escorted out by police during Donald Trump's US election campaign speech in Nevada, says he was only holding up a banner.

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Overindulging in food for a week can be unhealthy, but matching it with regular aerobic exercise appears to cancel the ill effects on fatty tissue.

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Hillary Clinton has been speaking at an event in Pennsylvania - appearing alongside singer and Democrat supporter, Katy Perry.

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A South Carolina man arrested over a missing woman confesses to seven murders, a sheriff says.

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Republican candidate Donald Trump was rushed off stage by security officers during a US election campaign address in Reno, Nevada.

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Donald Trump says he will target "Democrat strongholds" like Minnesota in the run-up to the election.

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Those born before women had the right to vote are sharing selfies of their vote for Hillary Clinton.

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SportCSIS under scrutiny for programme that illegally kept metadata

Canada's spy agency faces criticism after a federal court revealed it illegally kept and analysed data

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Actor Brad Pitt is seeking joint custody of his six children in his divorce from Angelina Jolie.

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Donald Trump carries a "cute" baby on to the stage after spotting him in the audience at a rally.

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SportTwo Italians and a Canadian freed in Libya

Three foreign hostages who were kidnapped in Libya in September have been released, officials say.

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Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are to campaign in the key battleground state of Florida.

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US Playboy model Dani Mathers is charged over a "body-shaming" photo of an older woman in a gym.

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Researchers reveal how a 12-week aerobic exercise program significantly increased testosterone levels for men who were overweight or obese.

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US whistleblower Chelsea Manning attempted suicide for a second time last month, her lawyer says.

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If Donald Trump becomes the next US president, what might it mean for the UK?

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The USA's northern neighbour looks on the Republican candidate with a mixture of horror and fascination, says Bill Law.

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A Canadian university professor has sparked a firestorm by refusing to use alternative gender pronouns

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The US assesses the credibility of reports on a possible pre-election terror attack by al-Qaeda.

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Rolling Stone magazine and a journalist are found guilty of defamation over a false rape story.

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The Canadian military probes a mysterious Arctic pinging sound, officials tell the BBC.

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A US sports TV presenter is flooded with online abuse after being mistaken for the Brexit campaigner Gina Miller.

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Two aides to Governor Chris Christie have been found guilty for a political revenge plot

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The US created 161,000 jobs in October, figures show, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.9%.

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US actor Steven Seagal is granted Russian citizenship, the Kremlin says.

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Chicago Cubs win Major League Baseball's World Series, ending a 108-year drought

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President Obama warns that the fate of the US Republic and the world is at stake in the US election.

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The US president implicitly criticises the FBI over a new inquiry into Hillary Clinton's email use.

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The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold and did not say exactly when it might take action.

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Starbucks attempts to pour coffee on troubled waters as the personal attacks get even more personal - and Donald Trump bonds with the working man.

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Haitian activists accuse the Clintons of enriching themselves through their foundation's work on the Caribbean island. True or false?

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Superhero film Suicide Squad and higher fees from pay TV providers drive strong performance at Time Warner.

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Washington state couple injected three young children with drug to make them sleep, police say.

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Actor Val Kilmer denies he has cancer, following Michael Douglas's claim about his former co-star.

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Two police officers have been killed in "ambush style attacks," police in the US state of Iowa say.

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Shortstop Addison Russell stars as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians to set up a World Series decider.

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Study may hold clues to potential interventions to improve healthy food choices.

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Americans have two very different visions on how the US conducts its foreign policy in this election.

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One decision faced by the next President will be how to deal with Syrian refugees

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Hillary Clinton labels Donald Trump a "bully" while the Republican nominee brands Mrs Clinton "corrupt".

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The US state of West Virginia is struggling as the coal industry declines, but most residents blame politicians' apathy for the state's troubles.

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Who does Japan support in the US election?

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President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance to Michael Jackson's Thriller as they host a Halloween event at the White House.

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An 86-year-old woman has denied accusations that she illegally downloaded a shooting video game.

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Doctor Strange tops the box office in the UK and Ireland after taking £9.3m on its opening weekend.

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The ex-wife of a Georgia man on trial for their son's hot car death says he "destroyed" her life.

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A Saudi student at the University of Wisconsin-Stout dies after being assaulted by an unidentified man.

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YouTube clinches a deal with a rights body, making thousands of blocked clips available in Germany.

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People are "checking in" on Facebook to support North Dakota pipeline protesters.

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