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After Harambe was shot in a sad incident in Cincinnati, he lived on in a million memes online. Why?

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The children of US lawmaker Chris Corley scream at him to stop beating his wife in an emergency call.

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SportVermont utility finds 'Russian hacking code'

A Vermont electrical firm says malware linked to Russian hacking was found on one of its laptops.

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SportStuck on a ride, 148ft in the air

Twenty one people who were trapped on a theme park ride in California have been rescued.

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SportUS theme park visitors rescued from ride in southern California

Abseiling emergency workers rescue 21 people trapped on a theme park ride in southern California.

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SportKennedy cousin's murder conviction reinstated

Michael Skakel's conviction for the 1975 murder of a teenager is reinstated by a Connecticut court.

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SportWe're awesome, eh?

The past year saw an explosion in Canadian fan culture.

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SportRussia-US row: Trump praises Putin amid hacking expulsions

US President-elect Donald Trump praises "very smart" Vladimir Putin amid a row over hacking.

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SportSo long, Barack

The president's photographer, Pete Souza selects the finest photos from 2016 in his final review.

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Good-tasting food causes us to overeat and consequently gain weight; at least that's the commonly held belief. Will research back up this theory?

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SportDebbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher: Joint service planned, reports in US say

The family of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher are reportedly planning a joint memorial service for the pair.

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SportUS plane carrying six people goes missing

A plane with three adults and three children goes missing after leaving a Cleveland airport.

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SportUp in flames

A century of fire suppression is blamed for increasingly destructive 'megafires' in the western US.

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SportUS driver shot after hit-and-run rampage

A truck driver ploughs into at least eight cars before being shot by a passenger in a Porsche.

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SportClosed for business

Two US estates used by Russians are targeted by the White House over alleged hacking in the US election.

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SportRun-DMC in $50m trademark battle

Rap group Run-DMC files a $50m lawsuit accusing retailers of unlawfully using the group's name.

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Endurance runners' brains have been shown to have greater functional connectivity in several areas, compared with people who are less active.

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SportRussia vows response to diplomat expulsion from US

Russia vows to retaliate as the US expels dozens of diplomats over alleged election interference.

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SportSerena Williams engaged to Reddit co-founder

Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announce on Reddit that they are engaged.

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SportUS expels Russian diplomats over cyber attacks

The US expels 35 Russian diplomats in the wake of cyber attacks related to the US election.

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SportBears Ears and Gold Butte: Obama creates two nature preserves

President Barack Obama unilaterally designates two new "national monument" sites in Nevada and Utah.

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SportDebbie Reynolds: Stars pay tribute to Hollywood stalwart

Tributes are paid to US actress Debbie Reynolds, who has died aged 84 a day after her film star daughter Carrie Fisher.

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SportDonald Trump dismisses US sanctions threat to Russia

President-elect Donald Trump dismissed a US threat to sanction Russia over hacking as a distraction.

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SportJonBenet Ramsey: Brother of murdered pageant star sues CBS

The brother of child beauty star JonBenet Ramsey sues after a TV show implicated him in her death.

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SportSingin' in the Rain's Reynolds dies at 84

US actress Debbie Reynolds has died, a day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher, her son has announced.

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SportFans mourn 'vital' Reynolds

Fans pay tribute to Debbie Reynolds and her daughter Carrie Fisher at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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SportC-3PO actor's emotional tribute to Fisher

C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels remembers his friend Carrie Fisher

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SportCarrie Fisher talks about publishing her diaries

Speaking earlier this month, actress Carrie Fisher talks about her "embarrassment" over revelations in her published diaries.

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SportNew York's Sikh police officers to replace hats with turbans

New York introduces rule allowing Sikh police officers to wear turbans instead of traditional hats.

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SportUS actress Debbie Reynolds dies

Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds dies, a day after the death of her film star daughter Carrie Fisher

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SportGouda data

A University of Toronto professor has created an online graphic to explore wine and cheese pairings.

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US actress Debbie Reynolds is taken to hospital, day after death of film star daughter Carrie Fisher - media reports

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Sport'Cinnamon buns'

Carrie Fisher's iconic Princess Leia hairstyle - and its feminist roots.

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SportSenators call for sanctions on Russia

Senators from the main US parties say Russia may face sanctions over alleged hacking during the election.

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SportDylann Roof: Charleston shooter won't offer evidence to spare life

White supremacist Dylann Roof says he will give no evidence to spare himself the death penalty.

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SportMurder detectives sought Amazon Echo data

Officers investigating a murder in Arkansas obtain data from an Echo speaker despite Amazon's refusal to help.

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Researchers found that a prescription drug used to treat narcolepsy reduced impulsivity in men, which is considered a driver of food addiction and obesity.

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SportUS cyber fraud: Three men accused of $4m insider deal

Three Chinese citizens are accused of making $4m by hacking into the computers of US law firms.

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SportStars and fans pay tribute to Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher

Stars and fans around the world remember Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, who has died aged 60.

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SportOverdone?

As Canada revamps its healthy-eating food guide, a look back at how we used to eat.

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SportObituary: Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher achieved global fame as Princess Leia in Star Wars.

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SportStar Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60 - days after suffering a cardiac arrest

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SportTaylor Swift sings at US war veteran's home in Missouri as Christmas surprise

The singer surprises a US war veteran by turning up at his home on Boxing Day and singing for him and his family.

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SportRapper Troy Ave shot in New York

The star is recovering in hospital after being shot in the arm while sitting in his car in Brooklyn, New York.

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SportSony Music sorry after hoax 'Britney Spears dead' tweet

Sony Music apologises to Britney Spears after an official Twitter account says the pop star is dead.

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Sport'Chewbacca Mom'

What happened to the woman behind the viral Chewbacca mask video?

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SportWho's next?

As Hillary Clinton exits the national stage, more women are stepping forward to run for office.

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SportJapan PM Shinzo Abe in Hawaii for landmark Pearl Harbor visit

Japan's PM Shinzo Abe arrives in Hawaii, ahead of a historic visit to the Pearl Harbor naval base.

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SportVera Rubin, pioneering astronomer, dies at 88

Astronomer Vera Rubin, whose pioneering work led to the theory of dark matter, dies at 88.

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SportGeorge Michael in 'first' Carpool Karaoke

In 2011 George Michael joined James Corden for a BBC Comic Relief sketch, which went on to inspire the viral hit Carpool Karaoke from James Corden's Late Late Show on CBS.

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Tim Harford tells the surprising story of how the iPhone became a truly revolutionary technology.

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SportCanada's unnamed

How one project is helping identify unnamed Indigenous Canadians in archive images.

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Sport'Rejected by my country'

As Japan's PM visits Pearl Harbor, the wartime internment of Japanese Americans still resonates.

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SportProject Naming: Adding indigenous names to Canada's history

Since 2002, Library and Archives Canada has been trying to identify unknown indigenous people in historical photos.

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SportCarrie Fisher in 'stable condition' after heart attack

Star Wars actress is in stable condition after suffering a heart attack on Friday, her mother says.

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Santa jumps on water skis to try and escape the Grinch on the Potomac River in the US.

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Researchers find that Americans gain around 0.6 kilograms over Christmas, and up to half of this excess weight is likely to remain for the summer months.

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SportTrump to dissolve controversial charity

Donald Trump promises to dissolve Trump Foundation charity, that remains under investigation

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SportCarrie Fisher: Friends and family wish recovery after heart attack

Star Wars actress is in intensive care after a major heart attack on a London-LA flight.

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SportBarack and Michelle Obama's last Christmas address

Barack and Michelle Obama take a trip down memory lane in their last Christmas address at the White House.

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SportDonald Trump inauguration: Rockettes 'will not be forced to perform'

Rockettes dancers will not be forced to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration, managers say.

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SportHow phones changed the imagery of the American campaign

A new photo exhibit in New York examines how phone images fit into the race for the White House.

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Kim Ghattas explains the inherent tensions in Donald Trump's emerging policy on Syria

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Donald Trump's New York campaign chief faces a backlash for crude remarks about the Obamas.

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SportStar Wars actress Carrie Fisher 'suffers heart attack'

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher suffers major heart attack on London to LA flight, US media report

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SportPassenger missing from Queen Mary 2 liner

The US authorities search for an elderly woman reported missing from the Queen Mary 2 ocean liner.

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SportIndianapolis Colts black cheerleader hugs boy who used slur

A black cheerleader targeted by a racial slur after posing for a viral photo with a boy forgives him.

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SportFlorida woman told she can keep beloved pet alligator

A woman in Florida has been told she can keep her pet alligator after a row with state wildlife officials.

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SportArkansas man held for toddler's road rage shooting

An Arkansas man is arrested for the fatal road rage shooting of a three-year-old boy.

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SportPutin says Democrats to blame for losses

President Putin says Russia is "stronger than any potential aggressor", with improved nuclear arms.

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SportIndiana mum 'bit and beat sons for opening Christmas gifts'

A mother in the US is charged with biting and beating her sons after they opened Christmas gifts early.

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Dartmouth researchers have found that children with a genetic risk for obesity had greater activity in brain reward centers when watching fast food commercials, which could help us to understand...

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SportRockettes, Mormon choir to play for Trump

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and The Radio City Rockettes will appear at Donald Trump's inauguration.

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SportJaromir Jagr: Florida Panthers winger moves second behind Wayne Gretzky

Florida Panthers' Czech winger Jaromir Jagr moves second behind Wayne Gretzky in the NHL's all-time points-scoring history.

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SportDeutsche Bank agrees $7.2bn penalty with US regulators

Deutsche Bank says it has agreed a $7.2bn settlement with the US over its sale of mortgage-backed securities - well below the $14bn penalty announced earlier.

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SportWay to go

America's Route 66 is the ultimate symbol of freedom and mobility, but before the 1960s the motorway could be fraught with danger for black travellers. A unique travel guide helped keep them safe.

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SportVirgin flight delayed by Galaxy Note wi-fi hoax

A plane was delayed after a wi-fi device called 'Samsung Galaxy Note 7' caused disruption mid-flight.

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SportCanada MPs probe ways to curtail fake news

Canadian MPs look into ways to curtail the growth of so-called fake news.

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Tributes are paid to a US woman whose appearances on the Jeopardy quiz were broadcast after she died.

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At least one passenger is thrown off a JetBlue flight from New York after confronting Ivanka Trump.

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Ikea agrees to pay $50m (£40m) to families of three toddlers killed by chests of drawers in the US.

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A man told to stop vaping on a bus in Fresno, California, has suffered minor injuries after his electronic cigarette later exploded in his pocket.

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SportTrump wants expanded nuclear capability

US should "strengthen and expand" its nuclear capacity, says US President-elect Donald Trump

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SportNBA Africa academy to open in Senegal

The US National Basketball Association (NBA) is to open its first African training academy next year.

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SportTom Cruise's screams become a ringtone

Tom Cruise's screams in a remake of The Mummy go viral after an error in a trailer for the new film.

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SportBlack woman reports white man for choking her son and she gets arrested

A video showing a black mother and daughter being arrested in Texas is causing outrage on social media.

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SportTrump names Kellyanne Conway as presidential counsellor

Donald Trump names his former campaign manager Kellyanne Conway as a counsellor to the president.

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Police suspect an arson attack on a Mississippi black church was staged by a congregation member.

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SportTrump appoints 'Death by China' author as head of US trade council

Donald Trump appoints one of his advisers, a strong critic of China, to a top US trade post.

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SportHB2 law: Legislators fail to repeal North Carolina 'bathroom bill'

Legislators fail to act on a deal to repeal North Carolina's controversial "bathroom bill".

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SportUber suspends self-driving cars service in California

Ride-sharing firm Uber pulls its self-driving cars from San Francisco roads after regulators revoked the registration for the cars.

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Just what kind of evidence might there be to link hacking at the Democratic National Committee to Russia?

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Why a threat to cut federal funding to those who harbour undocumented immigrants has put cities around the US on alert.

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Billionaire investor Carl Icahn is to advise US President-elect Donald Trump on regulatory reform.

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Notre Dame basketball player Matt Farrell had an emotional reunion with his brother following the game.

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A seven-year-old boy with leukaemia has a wish come true conducting the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.

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The president-elect claims he would have won the popular vote - if he had campaigned differently.

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Vlogger, Adam Saleh's post of his alleged removal from a Delta Airlines flight has gone viral on social media.

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The Netflix US Twitter account - with 2.5m followers - has been compromised by a hacker group.

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Police arrest a man after finding a former Bridalplasty reality TV contestant dead near Los Angeles.

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SportOrlando shooting relatives sue social media giants

Families of massacre victims allege Facebook, Twitter and Google enabled gunman's radicalisation.

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SportGiant panda in snowman challenge at Toronto Zoo

Keepers built a snowman for giant panda Da Mao to enjoy at Toronto Zoo.

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To preserve Native American culture, one teacher in New Mexico revived the traditional hoop dance.

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Fewer Americans are being sentenced to death and 2016 saw new lows in the number of executions.

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Actor Morgan Freeman provides the voice for an AI assistant created by Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg.

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The Kremlin says it will react after the US increased sanctions over the annexation of Crimea.

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American singer Richard Marx says he had to restrain a fellow passenger on a Korean Air flight.

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A US team recovers possible remains of soldiers killed in India in a World War Two plane crash.

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In the latest episode of her podcast the Girls star said: "I still haven't had an abortion, but I wish I had".

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SportLena Dunham didn't 'intentionally trivialise' abortion

In the latest episode of her podcast the Girls star said: "I still haven't had an abortion, but I wish I had".

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US singer James Taylor cancels a concert in Manila over Philippines' brutal war on drugs.

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Barack Obama has permanently banned offshore drilling in the "vast majority" of northern US waters.

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Four more people are charged in the investigation into the lead-tainted water in Flint, Michigan.

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Genome analysis of over 112,500 participants in the UK Biobank links self-reported sleep disruption to obesity, restless legs syndrome, and schizophrenia.

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Nina Simone, Tupac and ELO will be honoured by the Grammys and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.

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A Wisconsin educator is suspended for giving students an essay to defend the Ku Klux Klan.

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Google says it is "thinking deeply" about ways to improve search, after criticism over how some results were ranked.

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An Afghan insurgent group has released hostage video of a North American couple, showing two children apparently born in captivity.

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Facebook has been accused by the European Commission of misleading it during its investigation of Facebook's 2014 takeover of WhatsApp.

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A Canadian woman killed in an attack in Jordan is being remembered as conscientious, kind and dedicated to her charity work.

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Can Donald Trump be persuaded about the case for funding overseas aid?

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The space suit Alan Eustace used in his record-breaking jump from more than 135,000ft is now on display in Virginia.

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Amid reports that Ivanka Trump may play a more political role, some say she is in for a bumpy ride.

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Donald Trump wins electoral college vote, confirming his election as the 45th US president.

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US First Lady Michelle Obama says her door is "always open" to Melania Trump, in a farewell interview with Oprah Winfrey.

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State legislators in N Carolina to repeal a law which limits protections offered to the LGBT community.

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Merriam-Webster unveils "surreal" as its word of the year, after terror attacks and the US election.

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Vanity Fair writer Kurt Eichenwald suffered a seizure after receiving a flashing image tweet

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The columnist apologises for claiming a Muslim family who were refused entry to the US were extremists.

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China's media express concern at US ties, amid an incident over a seized US underwater drone.

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The US electoral college is expected to certify Donald Trump as president, despite a bid to thwart him.

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Sylvester Stallone says he is "flattered" by reports that Donald Trump may offer him an arts post.

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SportLittle Rock boy, 3, dies in road rage shooting

A three-year-old boy out shopping with his grandmother dies in a road rage shooting, US police say.

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SportYoung, gay and black

Critically acclaimed film Moonlight is not a response to last year's #OscarsSoWhite criticism, the film's director says.

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SportFour hippies

How Bob Goldberg co-founded and grew US vegan food business Follow Your Heart, which has an annual turnover of more than $40m.

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SportHollywood star Zsa Zsa Gabor dies aged 99

The Hungarian-born actress was more famous for her personal life than her on-screen roles.

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SportFour-day Corpus Christi water ban lifted after tests

A four-day ban on water use has been lifted in Corpus Christi, Texas, after a chemical leak scare.

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SportHollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at 99

Hollywood actress and socialite Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at 99, her publicist confirms.

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SportRogue One: A Star Wars Story takes $290m on first weekend

The first Star Wars spinoff, Rogue One, takes $290.5m (£232.8m) at the box office in its first three days.

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Sport'Canadian' among five killed in Jordan

A Canadian tourist and four police officers have died in a gun attack in Jordan, police say.

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weight loss fitnessPokémon Go may boost exercise, but not for long

A new study published in The BMJ's Christmas edition finds that Pokémon Go can increase the number of steps taken daily, but the effect is not sustained.

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weight loss fitnessShort-term, low-carb diets better for weight loss than low-fat diets

A new clinical review concludes that low-carb diets are safe and effective. Low-carb diets are more effective than low-fat diets in the short-term.

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SportOn the Q100

Many families will be making trips to visit loved ones this holiday season, but the lone public bus to New York's Rikers Island is a journey like no other.

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SportDonald Trump says supporters after US election 'mellowed'

Donald Trump tells his supporters they were 'mean and nasty' during the US election campaign.

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SportChina to return seized US underwater drone, Pentagon says

The US says it has "secured an understanding" that China will return an underwater drone it has seized.

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SportHeimlich manoeuvre inventor dies

US doctor who invented the Heimlich manoeuvre used to help victims of choking dies, aged 96

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SportMinnesota football team ends boycott over sexual assault case

Players reverse a pledge to boycott games over the suspension of team-mates over alleged sexual assault.

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SportMuhammad Ali letter to Nelson Mandela sold for £7,200

A signed letter from Muhammad Ali to Nelson Mandela offering his condolences on the death of an anti-apartheid leader sells for £7,200 to a US collector.

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SportNine die in Vancouver in 24 hours from fentanyl opioid overdose

Nine people die in Vancouver in just 24 hours from an overdose of fentanyl opioid, officials say.

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SportChina, US militaries 'in talks' over underwater drone seizure

China says it is in talks with US military officials over a US drone seized in the South China Sea.

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Sport'Frozen woman' mannequin fools Hudson, New York police

Police "rescue" a lifelike mannequin from a car in New York state, thinking it is a frozen woman.

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SportNorth Carolina Republicans accused of 'power grab'

Protesters chant "shame" as North Carolina Republicans vote to limit the Democrat governor's powers.

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SportUS hacking claims: Obama told Putin to 'cut it out'

President Obama says he warned Russia's Vladimir Putin in September to stop hacking the US election.

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Sport'Phone seismometers' prove their worth

An app that turns a smartphone into an earthquake detector helps citizens monitor tremors.

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Sport ‘An American tragedy’

New Yorker editor David Remnick on why Donald Trump won the US election - and what happens next.

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SportHow this Green book helped black travellers in the US

The BBC Travel Show looks at how a guide helped black travellers during segregation.

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SportThe artists bringing childish terrors to life

The Monster Project takes horrifying creatures designed by children and gets professional artists to bring them to life.

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SportObama pauses press conference to help sick reporter

US President Barack Obama paused his final end-of-year press conference to get help for a reporter who fell ill.

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SportUS hacking claims: Clinton blames Russia and FBI boss for loss

Hillary Clinton attributes her election defeat to Russian hacking and a letter from the FBI.

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SportPresident Obama: End-of-year news conference

US President Barack Obama holds an end-of-year news conference.

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SportCorpus Christi Texas: Chemical named in water pollution crisis

Corpus Christi officials have identified a chemical which leaked into the Texan city's tap water.

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SportHundreds of US gymnasts allege sexual abuse

USA Gymnastics says they have adopted new regulations designed to prevent child sex abuse.

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SportChina 'seizes US vessel' in S China Sea

The US demands that China returns a US underwater research vessel taken in the South China Sea, say US officials.

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SportCalifornia sex offender convicted of murdering four women

Steven Dean Gordon is convicted of killing four women while wearing an electronic monitoring device.

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SportTrump election: Michelle Obama tells Oprah Winfrey America lacks hope

The US First Lady evokes a bleak post-election outlook, saying Americans lack hope and stability.

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weight loss fitnessUK soft drinks industry levy estimated to have significant health benefits, especially among children

Reducing sugar content of high and mid sugar drinks is likely to have the greatest impact on health, with fewer cases of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay.

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SportTributes paid to sports commentator Craig Sager who's died, aged 65

Best known for his work as a sideline reporter for the NBA, Sager was often noted for his bold suit choices.

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SportLast-ditch plea

A group of celebrities beg Republican electors to not vote for Trump - but do they have any sway?

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SportUS hacking claims: Russia says 'indecent' without evidence

The US should detail evidence of alleged Russian hacking or stop talking about it, the Kremlin says.

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SportA row with a history

We love a good feud - and so does Donald Trump.

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weight loss fitnessObesity in adolescents significantly increases their risk of heart disease regardless of ethnicity

A new study published in BMJ Open has found a link between obesity in adolescents and their risk of developing heart disease in early adulthood, regardless of ethnicity.

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SportTrump's new US envoy to Israel seeks Jerusalem base

Donald Trump's pick for US ambassador to Israel describes Jerusalem as its "eternal capital".

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SportSix pharmaceutical firms accused of price-fixing

US authorities accuse six makers of generic drugs of fixing the price of antibiotics and a diabetes medicine.

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SportMinnesota football team boycotts games over sexual assault case

Minnesota's university football team will boycott games after suspensions over an alleged sexual assault case.

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SportUS vows action against Russia on hacks

Barack Obama promises to retaliate against Russia for its alleged interference in the election campaign.

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SportMillennium eagle

Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley has produced her first film - about a female eagle hunter in Mongolia.

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SportFilipino favourite

Hundreds queue in the Canadian winter for Filipino fast food chain Jollibee's opening in Winnipeg.

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SportUS world boxing champion Terence 'Bud' Crawford jailed

US world boxing champion Terence Crawford gets a jail sentence over a disturbance in a car body shop.

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SportWhite House supports claim Putin directed US election hack

Vladimir Putin was directly involved in US hacks during the election, the White House says.

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SportDylann Roof guilty of South Carolina church killings

Dylann Roof found guilty of racially motivated killings of nine black church-goers in South Carolina.

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SportFake news: Facebook rolls out new tools to tackle false stories

Facebook is introducing new features to help combat fabricated news stories online.

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SportUS doctor sells stones for $85 each - but for a good cause

After a US chain decides to sell an $85 stone, a paediatrician follows suit in a noble cause.

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SportWhere were you when...

Americans have been asked to rank which historic events are the most important of their lifetimes.

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SportMilwaukee former police officer charged with homicide

A former police officer is charged with first-degree reckless homicide after shooting a fleeing suspect.

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SportCorpus Christi, Texas, residents warned to avoid tap water

A chemical contamination forces hundreds of thousands of city-dwellers to use only bottled water.

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SportMan held at JFK airport over largest US financial cyber-hacking

The FBI arrests a man charged with the largest cyber-attack of financial firms in US history.

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SportTrump Islam: Muslim woman arrested over 'fake hate attack' in New York

A young Muslim woman is arrested in New York for falsely accusing Trump supporters of attacking her.

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weight loss fitnessSugar and sweeteners - how do they affect our appetite?

What should healthy young men who want to watch their weight and manage their blood sugar levels drink?

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weight loss fitnessSmartphones and tablets and adolescents: Small size, big problems?

Research has shown that when children watch too much television, their risk of obesity increases.

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SportTop US Republican Senator Graham accuses Russia of hacking his email

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says his election campaign account was hacked by the Russians.

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SportFree radio

A US government-funded civilian news service says editorial independence won't be at risk during the next administration.

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SportNeighbour in need

Canadian "guerrilla" archivists will help in scramble to preserve US federal climate data.

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SportJackie Chan on responding to world's disasters

Jackie Chan talks to the BBC about working with children with HIV and Aids on the 70th anniversary of Unicef.

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SportUS boy buried alive under tonnes of snow

A boy died after his snow fort collapsed in upstate New York, possibly triggered by a snow plough.

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Sport'One billion' affected by Yahoo hack

Yahoo says more than one billion user accounts may have been affected by another breach of its systems.

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SportTrump praises tech leaders for 'incredible innovation'

Donald Trump praises technology titans' "incredible innovation" during a summit at Trump Tower.

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SportEvacuations after Tennessee truck crash causes chemical leak

Several people in Rutherford County have been evacuated after trucks carrying chemicals crashed.

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SportChurch massacre accused Dylann Roof to praying woman: 'Shut up'

A survivor of the Charleston church massacre recounts how the gunman told her to shut up as she prayed.

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SportUS raises interest rate by 0.25%

US Federal Reserve raises the interest rate by 0.25%, only the second increase in a decade

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SportAmerica's Got Talent star Jackie Evancho to sing for Donald Trump

America's Got Talent runner-up Jackie Evancho will sing the national anthem at Donald Trump's inauguration.

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SportBakersfield police shoot pensioner carrying crucifix

California police kill a dementia sufferer after reports of an armed man, only to find he had a crucifix.

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SportTrump's tech titan

A look at billionaire Peter Thiel, who has helped gather tech bosses to meet Donald Trump in New York.

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SportScreen Actors Guild: Manchester by the Sea leads nominations

Manchester by the Sea has received the most nominations at this year's Screen Actors Guild awards, with four nods.

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Cancer Research UK responds to the new adult obesity figures published by the ONS today.People in England have put on almost 1.

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SportTrump presidency: Ex-Navy Seal Ryan Zinke tipped as interior secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name a former Navy Seal as US interior secretary.

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Sport'Smart boulders' record huge underwater avalanche

Scientists have had a remarkable close-up encounter with a gigantic underwater avalanche off the coast of California.

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SportAlan Thicke: Growing Pains actor dies aged 69

Actor Alan Thicke, who played the father in US family sitcom Growing Pains, dies at the age of 69.

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SportIBM vows to hire 25,000 staff as tech chiefs meet Trump

IBM says it will hire 25,000 new professionals as Silicon Valley executives prepare to meet Trump.

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SportSamantha Power at UN: 'Are you truly incapable of shame?'

Speaking at an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Tuesday, US ambassador Samantha Power asks the Assad regime and allies if they are "truly incapable of shame".

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SportTrump to meet US tech bosses

The president-elect prepares for talks with Silicon Valley's main players.

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SportFeeling gabby

Gab.ai has become the go-to social network for a group of extreme activists who have been banned from Twitter.

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SportYemen conflict: US cuts arms sales to Saudi Arabia

The US is to limit arms sales to Saudi Arabia amid concerns over civilian casualties, officials say.

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SportBeckham on tattoo campaign to stop child violence

David Beckham discusses his tattoo campaign to stop violence against children and other work for the children's charity UNICEF.

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SportOhio governor rejects 'heartbeat' abortion bill

Governor John Kasich vetoes a proposed law that bans abortions after six weeks but signs a 20-week bill.

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Sport'The same words'

President-elect Donald Trump says he does not need a daily briefing. So what's in it?

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SportPinned hopes

The founders of Safety Pin Box want to turn white allies' angst into a new kind of activism.

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SportTrump presidency: Rick Perry tipped to be energy secretary

Donald Trump is expected to pick ex-Texas Governor Rick Perry as energy secretary, a department whose name he famously forgot in a TV debate.

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SportLegal cannabis rules proposed by Canadian expert panel

A government panel recommends the legal sale of pot to adults, and that it be taxed based on potency.

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SportBrit jailed over Trump death plot

British man accused of trying to grab gun to kill Donald Trump in Las Vegas jailed for 12 months

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SportFlorida court demands suspect's iPhone passcode

A court in Florida says a suspected voyeur can be made to reveal his iPhone passcode to investigators.

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SportDonald Trump and Kanye West 'discuss life' at Trump Tower

US rapper Kanye West meets Donald Trump - with the president-elect saying the pair discussed "life".

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SportMichelle Obama 'ape in heels' Facebook post: Woman 'to return to work'

A woman behind a Facebook post calling Michelle Obama an "ape in heels" is to return to work, media say.

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SportTrump picks Exxon chief Rex Tillerson for top job

Donald Trump announces Exxon Mobil chief executive Rex Tillerson as his choice for secretary of state.

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SportMajor League Baseball: Rookie players banned from dressing up as women

New players are to be banned from dressing up as women, as part of Major League Baseball's new anti-bullying policy.

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SportTrump delays announcement on his business empire

Donald Trump delays a statement on how he will separate his business interests from his political role.

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SportInauguration blues

Reports from the US suggest Donald Trump is struggling to find A-list stars to play his inauguration. We asked some of them why.

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SportStepping back

Donald Trump delays Thursday's announcement on the future of his business empire. Will he really be able to avoid a conflict of interest?

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SportUS Congressman Chaka Fattah sentenced to decade in prison

Congressman Chaka Fatah has been sentenced to 10 years in prison over public corruption charges.

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Twitter is going mad for a Teen Vogue piece lambasting Donald Trump - but why are people surprised?

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SportRepublicans Ryan and McConnell back Russia vote hack probe

Senior Republicans support investigations into possible Russian hacking of the US election process.

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SportCanada PM Justin Trudeau insists donors hold no policy sway

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defends his practice of attending fundraisers with elite donors.

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SportMan spends stolen $1m on Game of War

A man went on a $1m (£800,000) spending spree on the Game of War app after stealing $4.8m from work.

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SportTerminally ill boy dies in Santa's arms

A man in Tennessee fulfils a dying boy's wish by visiting him dressed as Santa before the child passed away.

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SportMidwest snowstorm causes travel chaos

A snowstorm forces 1,800 flights to be cancelled on Sunday as the storm moves eastward.

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SportPennsylvania vote recount blocked by judge

A US federal judge blocks an attempt to have presidential election votes recounted in Pennsylvania.

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SportLockheed Martin shares suffer after Trump F-35 tweet

Lockheed Martin shares fall after Donald Trump says he will cut the cost of its F-35 fighter jet programme.

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SportDonald Trump questions 'One China' policy

President-elect Donald Trump considers whether the US should continue its "One China" policy.

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SportTrump mocks Russian hacking 'conspiracy theory'

Donald Trump pours fresh scorn on US intelligence claims of Russian hackers meddling in the election.

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SportGolden Globe nominations to be revealed

Nominations for the 2017 Golden Globe Awards are to be announced, with La La Land and Moonlight tipped for multiple nods.

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SportTwitter reinstates 'alt-right' leader

Twitter reactivates the account of an "alt-right" leader filmed receiving Nazi-style salutes.

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SportIran signs $16bn deal to buy 80 Boeing aircraft

State airline Iran Air says it has signed a deal to buy 80 passenger planes from US aircraft giant Boeing.

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New research from BYU exercise science professors finds that pro-inflammatory molecules actually go down in the knee joint after running.

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SportA coming thaw

PJ Crowley looks at possible shifts in US foreign policy under Trump and how they may benefit Russia.

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SportTrump on China: Beijing 'seriously concerned' over policy

Beijing is "seriously concerned" at President-elect Donald Trump's comments on the "One China" policy.

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SportWill Smith shooting: Cardell Hayes found guilty of manslaughter

A US jury convicts a man of manslaughter for the shooting of American football player Will Smith.

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SportTrump on Twitter

Trump's Twitter account wasn't always the powerful spectacle it has become. Journalist Adam Harris goes through the archives to see how it evolved

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SportRussia hacking claims 'ridiculous'

President-elect Donald Trump dismisses the reported conclusions of the CIA that Russia interfered to help him win the US presidential election.

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SportKing Rex

Rex Tillerson, tipped to be Donald Trump's secretary of state, is an oil executive with close ties to Russia.

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SportTrump denies CIA Russia meddling report

Donald Trump says a reported CIA conclusion that Russia interfered in the US election is "ridiculous".

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SportTrump praises Exxon's Rex Tillerson tipped for top diplomat

The US president-elect praises Exxon's Rex Tillerson, amid reports he will be secretary of state.

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SportNew York SantaCon: Revellers trawl the bars

Revellers in New York City don festive garb to take part in a pub crawl known as SantaCon.

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SportQuiet milestone

Hillary Clinton quietly marked a milestone as Mr Trump prepares for the presidency.

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SportAnthony Joshua to fight Wladimir Klitschko after win over Eric Molina

Great Britain's Anthony Joshua retains his IBF world heavyweight title to set up a fight against Wladimir Klitschko in April.

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SportTrump presidency: Exxon's Rex Tillerson for top diplomat?

Exxon Mobil's Rex Tillerson meets President-elect Trump amid reports he will be secretary of state.

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SportDonald Trump denies he will work on The Apprentice while president

Donald Trump says he will devote "zero time" to the TV show after becoming US president.

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SportUS church gunman tells police - 'I did it'

Dylann Roof, the South Carolina man accused of shooting dead nine black church-goers last year, admitted the massacre in a police video shown to the jury.

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SportSyria conflict: US to send troops to help seize Raqqa from IS

The US says it is sending 200 troops to help Syrian rebels recapture the IS stronghold of Raqqa.

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White fat is linked to obesity, but brown fat uses up energy. Find out how scientists discovered the secret to converting bad fat to good.

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SportRussia 'intervened to promote Trump' - US intelligence

US intelligence believes Russia acted covertly to boost Donald Trump in the election race - reports.

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SportTrump presidency: Third Goldman executive set to join his cabinet

Donald Trump is set to pick another Goldman Sachs executive, Gary Cohn, for his cabinet.

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SportJennifer Lawrence 'sorry' for Hawaii rock story

US actress Jennifer Lawrence apologises about scratching her "butt" on sacred rocks in Hawaii.

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Sport'Big problem'

Donald Trump says Barack Obama told him of an unspecified "big problem for the country". What could it be?

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SportDylann Roof trial: 'I did it,' chuckling church gunman says

The South Carolina man accused of killing nine black church-goers chuckles as he admits it.

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SportObama orders review into 'Russian hacking' before US election

President Barack Obama orders a review of cyber-attacks, blamed on Russia, that shook the US election.

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SportCourier helps free captive who wrote 'call 911' on parcel

A UPS driver who noticed "call 911" scrawled on a package helped free a captive from a home, police say.

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SportJoe Biden: World needs Canada 'very badly'

The US vice-president tells an Ottawa audience the world needs "genuine leaders" like Canada PM Justin Trudeau.

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SportAlabama inmate heaves and coughs during lethal injection

A man who killed a shop worker appears to cough and heave 13 minutes into his execution, before being given lethal drugs.

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Sport21st Century Fox in bid approach for Sky

US media giant 21st Century Fox has made a takeover approach for Sky, the UK-based satellite broadcaster.

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SportDonald Trump to stay as Apprentice executive producer

Donald Trump is to remain as an executive producer on TV show Celebrity Apprentice after becoming US president.

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SportLawrence criticised for Hawaii story

Jennifer Lawrence is criticised after she told a story about rubbing her bum on some sacred rocks in Hawaii.

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SportTrump fans urge Star Wars boycott over reshoot claims

A row erupts over false claims that the new Star Wars film was reshot to add anti-Trump scenes.

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SportCanada zoo probes seven penguin deaths

The Calgary zoo is investigating how seven penguins died from drowning this week

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SportHollywood legend

A selection of images from the life and career of US actor Kirk Douglas, who celebrates his 100th birthday on 9 December.

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SportUS actor Judge Reinhold arrested in Dallas

US actor Judge Reinhold is arrested after a confrontation with security officials at Dallas airport.

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SportHillary Clinton warns of 'fake news epidemic'

Losing Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says the spread of "fake news" threatens the US.

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SportCanada lags behind Mexico in exports to the US

Mexico overtakes Canada as the biggest exporter of goods to the United States.

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SportIn a jam

It's a rare thing in cinema for a film to receive a round of applause before its titles appear. But that's what has been happening at early screenings of Oscar-tipped musical La La Land.

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SportTrump picks Andrew Puzder to lead US Department of Labor

Donald Trump picks a fast-food executive opposed to higher minimum wages to lead the labour department.

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SportDon't shoot!

New resilience training aims to reduce the high numbers of deadly shootings by US police.

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SportBlack Christmas

America's biggest shopping mall hosted its first African American Father Christmas this year - but black Santas have been around for decades and even played a role in the civil rights movement.

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SportViola Desmond: First Canadian woman on banknote

Civil rights activist Viola Desmond will replace Canada's first prime minister on the $10 note

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SportJohn Glenn: First US astronaut to orbit Earth dies

Former astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, dies aged 95. Pallab Ghosh looks back at the day he made history.

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SportReach for the stars

The man who became a national hero as the first American to orbit the earth

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SportJohn Glenn death: Pioneering US astronaut was 95

Former astronaut John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, dies aged 95.

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SportCCTV shows US snowman stabbing

The owner of a giant inflatable snowman in Missouri has released CCTV footage of it being stabbed, in the hope of catching the assailant.

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SportUAE investigators probe Ohio student killed by police

Abu Dhabi police travel to Ohio after the death of an Emirati man in a police shooting.

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SportClinton fan's 'Pantsuit Drive' for homeless job seekers

Clinton fans who bought pantsuits for US voting day are urged to donate them to homeless jobseekers.

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SportDonald Trump attacks union leader who called him a liar

Donald Trump blasts a union boss who accused him of lying about a deal to stop jobs going to Mexico.

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SportUS Congress fights ticket-grabbing bots

Congress passes legislation to crack down on bots that buy batches of tickets online before humans.

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SportKing Crimson star Greg Lake dies aged 69

Guitarist Greg Lake, who fronted both King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, dies aged 69.

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SportBrad Pitt request to seal divorce documents rejected

A judge rejects Brad Pitt's bid to seal court documents in his custody and divorce proceedings.

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SportTrump picks climate sceptic Pruitt environment chief

Donald Trump picks an outspoken critic of Obama's climate policies to head the environment body.

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SportE-cigarettes major concern, says US

The US Surgeon General says the use of e-cigarettes by children is "a major public health concern".

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SportUS life expectancy declines for first time in 20 years

Heart disease and dementia deaths contribute to the first drop in US life expectancy for 20 years.

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weight loss fitnessDirect link between REM sleep loss and the desire for sugary and fatty foods discovered

It is not well understood what role sleep loss plays in affecting areas of the brain that control the desire to consume unhealthy foods.

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weight loss fitnessSocial eating leads to overeating, especially among men

Gorging at a holiday meal or friend's BBQ might have more to do with your ego than the quality of the food - especially if you're a man.

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SportCuban business owners urge Trump to continue thaw

Cuban business owners urge US President-elect Trump not to reverse a recent thaw in bilateral ties.

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SportWoman accused of death threats to Sandy Hook massacre mother

A woman is charged with making death threats against the mother of a Sandy Hook massacre victim.

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SportFree flights

At least 10 people who expected to spend the holidays by themselves won a free flight home.

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SportMan of his word?

Donald Trump made a successful campaign with big promises. But if his supporters didn't even believe him, how should the press handle him now?

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SportPipe dreams

In Canada, some aboriginal communities embrace oil and gas development, rather than oppose such projects.

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SportToronto boy planned attack on massacre anniversary - police

A Canadian teen is charged with planning to attack a school on the anniversary of a Montreal massacre.

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SportFirst US-Somali lawmaker gets 'Islamophobic threats' in taxi

The first US-Somali lawmaker says she was subjected to "hateful" anti-Muslim threats from a taxi driver.

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SportCharlotte church gunman has 'cold and hateful heart'

A prosecutor tells a jury that Charleston massacre accused Dylann Roof had a "cold and hateful heart".

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SportTrump presidency: Border hawk ex-general to run US security

Retired General John Kelly has been reportedly tapped to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

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SportMannequin challenge of gunfight misfires

A gunfight-themed mannequin challenge has resulted in two people being arrested.

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SportJumping robot inspired by bush babies

Scientists in the US have unveiled an athletic robot which takes its inspiration from bush babies.

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SportJumping robot inspired by bush babies

Scientists in California have built an extremely agile robot inspired by bush babies.

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SportGood Samaritan stops high-speed car chase

Good Samaritan stops high-speed car chase

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weight loss fitnessSweet potato wastewater may help weight loss

Sweet potatoes have great nutritional value. Now, research suggests even the water left over from cooking sweet potatoes has slimming effects.

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weight loss fitnessPeer pressure and festive food: Who are you trying to impress?

Who we eat with affects what we eat and how much of it. How will your peer or family group affect your dietary plans this Christmas?

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SportTerry Branstad 'old friend of China to be US ambassador'

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will be the new US ambassador to China, according to US media.

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weight loss fitnessBody composition may affect older women's risk of urinary incontinence

In a study of older women, the prevalence of stress- and urgency urinary incontinence (SUI and UUI) was at least two-fold higher among women in the highest category of body mass index (BMI) or fat...

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Sport'Thousands' of geese die in toxic Montana pit mine

Migrating snow geese die after landing in mine wastewater acidic enough to melt steel.

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SportTrump is Time's Person of the Year

Donald Trump is Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2016

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SportAir Force $

Military gear, special shielding and its own defence systems - Air Force One is two of a kind.

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SportOakland fire: Refrigerator fault may have been cause

A deadly fire in Oakland may have been caused by a refrigerator, US investigators say.

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SportQueen of clubs

Not many professional gamblers are bipolar women, but Cat Hulbert was one of the best - and she delighted in winning money from men.

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SportBackpacker killed by lightning strike on Australian mountain

An American backpacker dies instantly when lightning hits his tent on an Australian mountain.

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SportRogue's gallery

National Gallery of Canada says the account's name was "confusing" patrons.

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SportIs Taiwan a bargaining-chip for Trump on China?

There are many ways China could respond to any further provocations from Donald Trump after his Taiwan call.

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SportPearl Harbor survivor, 103, recalls 'human torches'

James Downing, a 103-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, shares his vivid memories of how the day unfolded.

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SportTrump aide Michael Flynn Jnr out after 'Pizzagate' tweets

A Trump aide loses his job after fanning a conspiracy theory that climaxed in gunfire at a pizzeria.

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SportMegyn Kelly laments Trump's 'online nastiness'

Fox News presenter Megyn Kelly tells the BBC about her feud with Donald Trump over his treatment of women, and how her gender may have fuelled the backlash against her.

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SportTrump responds to his own Boeing Tweet

Donald Trump emerged from the Trump Tower lift to talk to reporters about his own tweet about Boeing.

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SportSamsung triumphs over Apple in US Supreme Court patent row

US Supreme Court rules in favour of Samsung in patent dispute with Apple over iPhone design.

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SportJoe McKnight shooting: Driver charged in ex-NFL star's death

A Louisiana sheriff announces charges against a motorist who shot dead a former NFL player last week.

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SportOutrage as 'lock her up' chant hits Canada

Lawmakers condemn protesters who made US-style "lock her up" chants about unpopular Alberta Premier Rachel Notley.

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SportDamon defends his role in Chinese film 'The Great Wall'

Actor Matt Damon has defended his role in the Chinese film The Great Wall following accusations of 'whitewashing'.

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Sport'Hero' NYPD officer in hate crime attack

A man who officials say harassed a Muslim woman may have picked a bad target- an off-duty police officer.

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SportWedding rings on a budget: 'It's the love that matters'

When a shop assistant belittled a couple for buying "pathetic" rings, the internet had a lot to say.

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SportBeyonce scores nine Grammy nominations

Beyonce and Adele receive multiple nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards but David Bowie is snubbed in the best album category.

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SportTrump says Air Force One Boeing order should be cancelled

Donald Trump says he wants to cancel the "out-of-control" order with Boeing for presidential planes.

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SportTrump's 'job traitor' tax plan faces Republican block

Republicans warn President-elect Donald Trump that his tariff plan may not get the backing of Congress.

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SportDesigners disagree about dressing Melania Trump

Jean Paul Gaultier says he would dress Melania Trump, but other designers say they would refuse.

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SportYoung and talented

Tributes have poured in for the young creatives dead or missing in the Oakland dance party fire.

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SportSheriff's deputy dies in San Antonio sinkhole

An off-duty sheriff's deputy dies when her car falls into a water-filled sinkhole in San Antonio.

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SportWhite House looks to reassure China after Trump-Taiwan call

The White House seeks to reassure China after President-elect Trump spoke to Taiwan's president.

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SportLady Gaga says she has post-traumatic stress disorder after being raped at 19

Pop star Lady Gaga reveals she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after being raped at 19.

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SportMexicans rethink relationship with US

After the election, people in Mexico are trying to come to terms with the new US president.

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SportOn the money

The Bank of Canada have released the name of five women who could go on Canada's money. But will anyone recognise them?

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Sport'No truth in journalism': Trump voters cast wide net for news

Donald Trump claims the US media is crooked and biased. So where do his supporters get their news?

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SportObama, Hollande, Renzi: G7 leaders are disappearing

In June 2015, G7 leaders took a group photo, 17 months later, five of them are out of power or close to it.

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SportUS Capitol plotter Christopher Lee Cornell sentenced

A US man cries "Allah is in control" as he is jailed for 30 years for plotting to kill Barack Obama.

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SportWalter Scott murder case ends in mistrial for former officer

The murder case of a South Carolina officer who shot a fleeing black motorist ends in a mistrial.

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SportSacred battle

Native Americans protesting against the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota have succeeded in blocking the project, for now. What do the leaders of the movement expect will happen in coming months?

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SportStanding Rock Protest: Trump to review Dakota pipeline ruling

Donald Trump will review a decision to halt work on a controversial oil pipeline when he takes office in January.

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SportJustin Ross Harris sentenced to life for son's hot car death

A US father who left his toddler to die in a hot car has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

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SportAl Gore meets Donald Trump and Ivanka for climate talks

Former Democratic vice-president Al Gore, a climate change activist, meets Mr Trump and his daughter for talks.

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SportJimmy Kimmel to host 2017 Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel will host the 2017 Oscars ceremony, which will take place on 26 February.

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weight loss fitnessBrain thinks yo-yo dieting is a famine, causing weight gain

A new study suggests yo-yo dieting tricks the brain into thinking the body is in a famine period, prompting the body to store more fat for future shortage.

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SportHidden message

A viral video which hides its real message in plain sight has clocked up millions of views.

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SportOakland fire: Death toll rises to 36 and 'will increase'

A criminal inquiry opens into a fire that killed dozens of people at a warehouse party in California.

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SportFake embassy

An organised crime ring was giving out real US visas in Ghana's capital Accra for a decade - how did they get away with it for so long?

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SportSeattle 'thief' caught by remote car door lock

Police in Seattle arrest a suspect after a stolen BMW was tracked and the doors locked remotely.

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SportBob Dylan writes speech for Nobel ceremony

Musician Bob Dylan has written a speech to be delivered at the Nobel Prize ceremony later this week.

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SportTrump cabinet: Ben Carson nominated for housing secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump nominates ex-campaign rival Ben Carson for housing secretary.

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SportShinzo Abe to be first Japanese PM to visit Pearl Harbor

He will be the first Japanese PM to visit the site when he attends a service with President Obama.

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SportOakland fire: Criminal investigation opens into deadly blaze

A criminal inquiry opens into a fire that killed at least 33 people at a warehouse party in California.

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SportDakota Access pipeline: Companies attack ruling

The White House is accused of political meddling after the US army halts a controversial oil pipeline.

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weight loss fitnessSimple walking program provides physical and mental benefits to dialysis patients

In a recent study, a simple exercise program carried out at home improved dialysis patients' walking performance and quality of life.

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SportPizzagate: Gunman fires in restaurant at centre of conspiracy

A man is arrested after opening fire in a restaurant at the centre of a bizarre fake US election story.

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SportTrump rants against China in Twitter outburst

US President-elect Donald Trump tweets criticism of China's monetary and South China Sea policies.

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SportSleeping on toilet floors

How Chris Gardner went from sleeping rough with his young son on the floor of a public toilet to the life of a multi-millionaire investor.

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SportLatinos v Donald Trump

Millions have watched a film from Uruguay depicting Donald Trump as a robot at war with Mexicans.

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SportStanding Rock: Army refuses N Dakota pipeline access, say activists

The US Army will not allow an oil pipeline to cross under a reservoir it controls, Sioux activists say.

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SportSix generations

Delighted Canadian Vera Sommerfeld, 96, now heads a family with six generations all alive at once.

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SportTrump vows 35% tax for US firms that move jobs overseas

Donald Trump threatens to impose a 35% tax on US companies that move their manufacturing overseas.

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SportRussia's Putin calls Donald Trump 'a clever man' who will learn

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Donald Trump is "clever" and "already a statesman".

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SportOakland fire: Safety questions as death toll rises

Up to 40 people may have died in a fire at a party - but what caused it is still not clear.

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SportHawaii snow captured in time-lapse footage

Parts of the US state of Hawaii have received up to three feet (90cm) of snow.

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SportOakland warehouse fire: Dozens feared dead

Dozens of people are feared dead after a fire broke out during a rave at a converted warehouse in Oakland, California.

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SportApple admits self-driving car plans

Apple acknowledges plans to build a self-driving car for the first time in a letter to US transport regulators.

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SportGeneral Tso's Chicken creator dies in Taiwan aged 98

The chef who created the much-loved Chinese dish General Tso's Chicken dies in Taiwan, aged 98.

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weight loss fitnessVegetarian diets best for health and the environment, say nutritionists

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have issued a new position paper hailing the benefits of vegetarian diets for overall health and the environment.

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SportHawaii snowfall: Parts of state receive weather warning

A winter weather warning is issued for parts of the tropical US state of Hawaii - yes, Hawaii.

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SportDonald Trump Victory: Jill Stein drops Pennsylvania recount bid

The Green Party led by Jill Stein drops a court case seeking a state-wide recount in Pennsylvania.

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SportBowe Bergdahl appeals to Obama for pardon

US soldier Bowe Bergdahl, who deserted his unit in Afghanistan, asks President Obama for a pardon.

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SportOakland fire: Casualties at California club

Police tell the BBC there are "casualties" after a fire at a club night in Oakland, California.

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SportTrump-Taiwan call: China lodges protest

China lodges a protest with the US over Donald Trump's phone call with the Taiwanese president.

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SportTech enables a paralysed man to drive

The semi-autonomous Corvette has been modified to enable Sam Schmidt to drive on public roads.

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SportFidel Castro's ashes make final journey as Cuba says goodbye

As Fidel Castro's ashes make their final journey from Havana to Santiago, Cubans try to come to terms with the death of their revolutionary leader.

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SportNo entry

Legal experts say America's weak press freedom laws don't stand a chance against government power.

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SportStanding Rock: Protesters ready for the long winter

The BBC's James Cook visits the Standing Rock camps, where activists have built a community.

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SportTrump breaks US stance with direct Taiwan call

Donald Trump speaks directly with Taiwan's president - breaking with US policy set in 1979 when ties were cut.

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SportPromises, promises

Donald Trump made a successful campaign with big promises. But if his supporters didn't even believe him, how should the press handle him now?

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SportUS military veterans join Standing Rock protests in N Dakota

US military veterans will protest alongside activists in North Dakota against an oil pipeline.

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SportCouple among 13 dead in Tennessee fire

The death toll from wildfires raging across the US state of Tennessee rises to 13.

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SportSympathy for Ohio attacker triggers a furious online backlash

An Ohio college employee provokes uproar after expressing sympathy for a campus rampage attacker.

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SportTrump election: Recount efforts challenged in three US states

Lawyers for Trump and his supporters move to block recount bids in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

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SportJoe McKnight shooting: Suspect in ex-NFL player's death released from custody

A motorist is released without charge after allegedly killing an ex-NFL player in a reported road rage row.

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SportTaking the temperature at Trump's 'thank you' tour

Donald Trump has embarked on a 'thank you tour' of the United States.

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SportTrump transition: Who is General 'Mad Dog' Mattis?

Gen James "Mad Dog" Mattis, named US defence secretary, is known for his memorable turn of phrase.

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SportMagnus Carlsen wins third world chess title

Norway's Magnus Carlsen beats Russia's Sergey Karjakin to win World Chess Championship for the third time.

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SportUS economy creates 178,000 jobs in November

The US economy created 178,000 jobs in November, while the unemployment rate fell to a nine-year low.

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SportThe sun sets for the last time over Barrow, Alaska

When the sun rises again over this Arctic Circle city next year it will have a new indigenous name.

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An American businessman has launched an online offer to donate his air miles to people who can't afford to fly home for Christmas

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The shopping centre in the US state of Minnesota employs Larry Jefferson as its first black Santa.

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A US man who was streaming himself on Facebook Live is in hospital after crashing his car while driving at 100mph.

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SportSelena Gomez is revealed as Instagram's most popular celebrity in 2016

The pop singer has eight of the 10 most-liked celebrity photos on Instagram this year.

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A beaver's been caught rifling through Christmas decorations at a dollar store outside Washington DC in America.

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The brain disorder Parkinson's disease may actually start with bacteria living in the gut, according to scientists.

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SportAnger erupts over California mountain lion hunt

Californians express outrage over a decision to allow a well-known mountain lion to be hunted.

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Donald Trump says General James Mattis will be US defence secretary

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As winter approaches, the struggle Native American protesters face is growing harder by the day.

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SportNo wrestling required

Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and original star of hit musical Hamilton, talks about writing songs for Moana and his upcoming role in Mary Poppins Returns.

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Thousands of people are spreading a false rumour about a Washington pizza restaurant and a child sex ring. But why?

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SportTennessee wildfires: Death toll rises to 10

The death toll from wildfires raging across Tennessee rises to 10.

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SportPrincess Cruise Lines fined $40m for waste dumping after UK tip-off

A cruise liner gets a record fine of $40m for dumping waste, the US Department of Justice says.

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SportDonald Trump launches US 'thank you' tour with Ohio rally

Donald Trump kicks off his "thank you" tour in Ohio, a battleground state he carried to victory.

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SportSpyware tracks child sex abuse site users

A security flaw in the Firefox and Tor web browsers that tracked anonymous users is discovered.

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In Sun City, USA, a group of woman aged 55-84 have formed a cheerleading and marching squad.

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Toronto FC become the first Canadian side to reach the MLS Cup final thanks to a 7-5 aggregate win over Montreal Impact.

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SportTrump's environment plans could spark 'fierce resistance'

Proposals by the Trump administration to roll back US environmental regulations could lead to violent confrontations, say analysts.

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Breitbart urges readers to boycott Kellogg's after the cereal maker pulled its ads from the site.

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Pakistan says Trump piled extravagant praise on "amazing" Pakistan, but his team has a sober take.

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SportSinger Dolly Parton sets up fund for Tennessee fires victims

Dolly Parton pledges to donate $1,000 a month to victims of wildfires in her Tennessee hometown.

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