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vendredi 31 mars 2017

SportWhite House staff finances revealed in disclosure documents

Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner have assets worth up to $740m, documents show.

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SportGilbert Baker, LGBT rainbow flag creator, dies aged 65

Gilbert Baker had said the flag was a symbol "that we are a people, a tribe".

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SportTales of deportation in Trump's America: Week Three

A look at the men and women affected by President Trump's deportation strategy.

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SportNative fashion

An exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York reveals how Native American designers are drawing on their culture to develop a contemporary style.

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SportShia LaBeouf assault charges dropped

The actor was arrested in January at his performance art installation which protests against Trump.

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SportStudents camp overnight for Hillary Clinton

Students at Georgetown University, Washington DC, have camped out overnight to see Hillary Clinton speak.

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SportRikers Island: NYC mayor backs plan to close prison

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio says he wants to close the troubled Rikers Island prison within 10 years.

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SportTumbleweed traffic jam hits California

Tumbleweeds block roads in California

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SportFBI releases new 9/11 photos of Pentagon

Never-before-seen images show the aftermath of the terror attack against the US Defence Department.

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SportFired Trump aide Michael Flynn's immunity bid 'momentous'

A House Intelligence Committee member says it is too early to shield Michael Flynn from prosecution.

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SportGermany fights US over defence spend

Foreign minister says it is unrealistic to expect Germany to spend 2% of GDP on defence.

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Sport'Anti-transgender' bus is met by protests in Boston

Boston's mayor backs transgender rights as a controversial "free speech" bus tours the east coast.

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Sport'Air horn orchestra' protest for transgender rights

'Air horn orchestra' protest for transgender rights

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SportDutch student flies to Sydney, Nova Scotia by accident

A Dutch student who intended to fly to Australia found himself in Sydney, Nova Scotia in the middle of winter.

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SportTrump trade crackdown 'not about China'

The president will sign two executive orders on trade ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.

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SportPamela Anderson's 'love' for Julian Assange

Pamela Anderson says the Wikileaks founder "might be the most famous refugee of our time".

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SportFlames leap above Atlanta interstate highway

Part of the elevated highway collapsed but there were no immediate reports of casualties.

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SportTrump's 100 days: Will he eat humble pie on healthcare?

This week in Trump's White House: Who is to blame for the failure to pass the healthcare bill?

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weight loss fitnessStop eating! You are full

A novel role as appetite suppressant for BH4, a well-known enzyme cofactor.Researchers have identified a molecule sent by fat cells to the fly brain that senses when they have had enough food...

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SportWomen aren't happy about a Donald Trump tweet supporting women

The US president says American women in every generation have shown grit, courage and devotion but social media users aren't having any of it.

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SportCrayola is ditching dandelion yellow from its range and replacing it with a new one

The crayon company is removing the gold-tinged stick from its boxes to make way for a new one.

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SportEx-Power Ranger Ricardo Medina is sentenced to six years for killing his roommate

Actor Ricardo Medina stabbed his roommate Joshua Sutter to death with a sword two years ago.

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SportAtlanta fire: Section of highway collapses after blaze

Georgia governor Nathan Deal said PVC piping stored under the highway may have fuelled the blaze.

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jeudi 30 mars 2017

SportFired Trump aide Michael Flynn 'has a story to tell'

The former national security adviser reportedly wanted assurances he won't be charged if he testifies.

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SportSuccess for SpaceX 're-usable rocket'

SpaceX flies and lands a Falcon 9 rocket that had already been used on a previous mission.

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SportAmericans are increasingly blocked at Canada border: report

Border agency figures from Montreal's La Presse show a steady increase in US citizens denied entry.

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SportIvanka Trump steps into White House ethics minefield

Donald Trump's daughter has to circumvent conflicts of interest laws in her new job.

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SportGreat-grandma survives mountain ordeal

Great-grandma stuck in mountains for days

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SportRemoving Assad no longer a priority - US

"We can't necessarily focus on Assad," says a US envoy in remarks that alarm the Syrian opposition.

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SportGreat-grandma survives five days in Colorado wilderness

Ruby Stein and her cat, Nikki, rationed their food and fashioned a blanket to stave off the cold.

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SportTrump's Keystone XL pipeline plan faces legal challenge

Environmental groups say the potential harm to land, air, water and wildlife has been underplayed.

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SportUS beefs up muscle in Somalia fight

The Pentagon said the White House had approved its request for "additional precision fired".

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SportUS hiker given warning for rescuing 'abandoned' bear cub

Corey Hancock, 41, spotted the malnourished bear lying on his back alone while hiking in Oregon.

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SportUS fourth-quarter growth rate revised up

The US economy grew faster than initially estimated in the final months of 2016.

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SportUS Kabul embassy fires staff over drugs

The embassy in the Afghan capital says six personnel were found using or possessing illegal drugs.

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SportPee Wee Pumps: High heels for babies spark outrage

A US company that makes footwear for infants described as "diva defining" is labelled "disgusting".

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SportTrump-Russia ties: Senate pledges thorough inquiry

The probe into alleged interference in the US election will seek to avoid the acrimony in the House.

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SportAmerican Airlines pilot dies on Dallas-Albuquerque flight

The incident happened just before he was due to land a flight from Texas to New Mexico.

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SportTrump to meet China's Xi in Florida next week

The visit will be on 6-7 April at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, with trade and North Korea key issues.

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SportOscars will still use accountant firm PwC despite envelopegate blunder

The firm that handles balloting is being retained, but its staff will be banned from using mobiles.

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SportTrump travel ban: Hawaii judge places indefinite hold

The ruling means the president cannot enforce the ban while it is contested in court.

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SportNorth Carolina 'bathroom' law: Deal reached on repeal

The deal must still pass the state Congress and its terms have angered LGBT activists.

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mercredi 29 mars 2017

SportData for sale

Trump may repeal an Obama-era internet privacy rule - how does this impact users?

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SportTwelve dead in as truck and church bus collide in Texas

Another three people are hurt in the head-on collision near Garner State Park, west of San Antonio.

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SportVector Institute is just the latest in Canada's AI expansion

Canada is experiencing an influx of funding for AI research and commercialisation.

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SportTrump Russia dossier key claim 'verified'

The BBC has learned that US officials "verified" a key claim in a report about Russian involvement in Donald Trump's election.

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SportGrave concerns

There is a fight to rebury the 11th President of the United States, James K Polk - for the fourth time.

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SportUS state department employee 'concealed contacts with China'

A veteran state department employee is accused of being paid by Chinese agents for information.

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SportArkansas defends unprecedented bid to execute eight in 10 days

Anti-death penalty advocates say plan to execute eight men in 11 days is 'unprecedented'.

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SportJackie Kennedy love letters to Welsh peer sell for £98,500

A rejection of marriage from the ex-US president's widow is part of a lot sold at auction in London.

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SportBridgegate: Christie aides Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly jailed

Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly get two years and 18 months apiece for an "outrageous" abuse of power.

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SportPlanned Parenthood: US anti-abortion filmmakers face charges

Prosecutors say two activists "invaded privacy" by secretly taping Planned Parenthood staff.

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SportThree tornado chasers die in Texas crash

Three people are dead after their SUVs collide in west Texas while chasing a suspected tornado.

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weight loss fitnessFive of the best blogs for stress relief

Too much stress can have an adverse effect on health and well-being. Medical News Today take a look at five of the best blogs to help with stress relief.

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Sport'Black women at work' hashtag highlights prejudice

Find out what's buzzing in the social media world today.

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Sport'Build that wall' says US border resident

The BBC caught up with two people in Texas who are looking forward to the wall's construction.

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SportTrump border wall funding facing delay

A senior Republican lawmaker signals wall funding would not be coupled with the spending bill.

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SportShots fired on driver 'attacking police' near US Congress

Police fired shots and arrested the driver, but no injuries have been reported.

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weight loss fitnessRare genetic forms of obesity more numerous, diverse than previously thought

A new study led by researchers from McMaster University has shown that, while relatively rare in the general population, there are a large number of varied, genetic syndromes associated with...

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SportAmerican found dead in DR Congo

The bodies of a US man and a Swedish woman are found two weeks after they were abducted.

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SportBob Dylan finally agrees to accept Nobel Prize for Literature

The American singer snubbed a ceremony in December but is in Sweden for two concerts this weekend.

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SportJared Kushner's family firm ends investment talks with China's Anbang

A potential investment deal had raised ethical questions for President Trump's son-in-law.

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SportWorld's first monster truck front flip

This is the first time a monster truck driver has completed a front flip in the sport's history.

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SportTrump climate: Challenges loom after Obama policies scrapped

The president is accused of "ignoring basic science" as public campaigns and court cases are planned.

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SportEmma Thompson felt 'too fat' to live in LA

The Oscar winner says she "couldn't live there" as she condemns the pressure on actresses to be thin.

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SportUSA women's ice hockey team call off boycott over pay

The US women's ice hockey team settle a long-running equal pay dispute and call off their boycott of the forthcoming US-hosted world championships.

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SportWestinghouse 'files for bankruptcy'

Westinghouse has struggled with losses that have thrown its Japanese parent into a major crisis.

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mardi 28 mars 2017

SportUS bank Wells Fargo agrees $110m lawsuit settlement

America's biggest bank agrees settlement in case of customers who had accounts opened without their consent.

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SportHealth and wealth

A new study says Canadian cystic fibrosis patients live 10 years longer than Americans.

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SportLaptop cabin ban 'ineffective' says IATA

The ban also creates "commercial distortions" said IATA chief executive Alexandre de Juniac.

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SportMosul battle: US 'may be responsible' for civilian deaths

A general says there is a "fair chance" US air strikes may have killed civilians in Mosul.

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SportFlorida man 'kills female roommate during hug goodbye'

Police say the 24-year-old confessed that he knifed her to death as they hugged farewell.

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SportCan coal make a comeback under Trump?

Here is why coal's decline can be slowed but not completely reversed.

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SportTrump executive order to unwind Obama climate policies

The US president says his executive order will end the "war on coal" and stop "job-killing regulations".

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SportNewspaper column on breastfeeding stranger's baby goes viral

Journalist Leah McLaren recalls trying to nurse an infant she found in a bedroom at a house party.

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SportPuerto Rico man bites head off girlfriend's Chihuahua

The 40-year-old attacked the puppy and punched his girlfriend in a domestic dispute in February.

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SportWill Smith reunites with Fresh Prince of Bel-Air pals

How do the cast of Fresh Prince look more than 20 years on at their beachside reunion?

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SportTennessee couple tried to sell baby on Craigslist, say police

Police in Tennessee swooped on the couple after being alerted to the online advert.

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SportChicago man 'hid gun and drugs in baby's pram'

Police say the wanted man hid a handgun and marijuana in his child's pram before fleeing.

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SportTrump to sweep away Obama climate change policies

Environmentalists warn Mr Trump's order will have serious consequences at home and abroad.

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SportThree teenage burglars shot dead in US

The homeowner's son shot them with an assault-style rifle after they broke into the house, say police.

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SportNew York's Fearless Girl statue to stay on till March 2018

The popular work, which aims to draw attention to gender inequality, will now stay in New York till 2018.

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SportAmerican Airlines ties up partnership with China Southern

The deal will allow the US carrier to tap into China's growing aviation market.

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lundi 27 mars 2017

SportTrumplomacy

The Secretary of State's talk of "interim zones of stability" leaves reporters scratchig their heads.

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SportNew Jersey couple sues to raze house over creepy letters

The couple say they are being threatened by anonymous letters from "The Watcher" stalker.

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SportOne dead in Oakland residential building fire

Firefighters battle a deadly fire at an apartment block in Oakland, California.

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SportUS parents sue to call baby girl Allah

State officials have refused to issue the 22-month old with a birth certificate.

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Sport'Bond King' Bill Gross settles Pimco feud for $81m

Star bond trader ends "family disagreement" with his former firm in $81m (£65m) settlement.

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SportOakland Raiders to Las Vegas: Relocation approved by NFL club owners

The Oakland Raiders will be the first NFL team to play in Las Vegas after their relocation is approved by rival club owners.

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SportRachel Dolezal: 'The idea of race is a lie'

Can you choose your race? Emily Maitlis speaks to the US white woman who said she was black.

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SportErin McPike: The only journalist on Rex Tillerson's Asia trip

Erin McPike on being the only journalist selected to join US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson's Asia trip.

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Sport'Swirl face' sexual offender in Vancouver after release

Christopher Neil has served time in two countries for sexual offences and child porn possession.

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SportShailene Woodley reaches deal to avoid jail over pipeline protest

Shailene Woodley agrees a plea deal after being arrested over a Dakota Access pipeline protest.

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SportCanada man's surname too offensive for licence plate

A man with the last name of "Grabher" was told he couldn't keep his personalised licence plate.

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SportJared Kushner to be questioned over alleged Trump-Russia ties

The president's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, offered to speak to Senate committee, says White House.

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SportMcDonald's server, 94 - I'll never leave

The great-granny still serves breakfast twice a week to her loyal customers in Indiana.

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SportSolid gold coin worth $4m stolen from Berlin museum

The "big maple leaf" coin, which shows Queen Elizabeth II, weighs 100kg and is made of pure gold.

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Sport'Condemned' South Korean dogs find sanctuary in the US

Campaigners say the rescued dogs would otherwise have ended up being consumed by humans.

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SportOrange is the New Black: Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli tie the knot

Actress Samira Wiley met writer Lauren Morelli on the set of the US prison drama.

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SportLondon attack: Victim's family tell of 'difficult' time

US tourist killed on Westminster Bridge was on holiday with wife to celebrate wedding anniversary.

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SportTrump son-in-law Jared Kushner to lead US federal overhaul

Jared Kushner is expected to lead a new White House unit aimed at reforming the US bureaucracy.

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SportStretching the rules

A row over leggings being worn on flights is just the tip of the iceberg in yoga-pant controversies.

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dimanche 26 mars 2017

SportUnited Airlines under fire for 'barring girls wearing leggings'

The US carrier is criticised as activist says two girls were barred from flying for wearing leggings.

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weight loss fitnessWhat is cholesterol ratio and why is it important?

In this article, learn about the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol. How do they affect the body? How can you manage high cholesterol?

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SportCincinnati nightclub shooting: One dead, 14 injured, police say

One person has been killed and 14 injured, say police in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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weight loss fitnessSix fixes for cracked heels

In this article, learn about the common causes of cracked heels, how cracked heels may be prevented, and home remedies that are recommended.

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SportUber suspends self-driving cars after Arizona crash

Images show Uber vehicle on its side after apparent high-impact crash with ordinary driver.

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samedi 25 mars 2017

SportTrump's ex-national security adviser 'discussed Gulen removal'

Ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn met Turkish officials during the election campaign.

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SportUS and UK laptop bans on some Middle East flights come into effect

The US and UK bans affect direct flights from some Middle East airports.

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SportArctic achievement

The Arctic teacher was recognised last week for her work in the remote Quebec community of Salluit.

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vendredi 24 mars 2017

SportAre DC's girls really going missing?

Social media claims 14 girls have recently disappeared from DC. The truth is more complicated.

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SportPresident Trump's 'Obamacare nightmare' in his own words

Repeal and replace Obamacare - it was his number one campaign promise. So what happened?

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SportTrump healthcare vote withdrawn

Trump's healthcare vote withdrawn after Republican leaders fail to gain enough support for Obamacare replacement

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SportTrump did 'everything he can' on health

Trump did 'everything he can', adding that the US 'is not a dictatorship'

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SportTrump's 100 days: Healthcare and wire-tapping

This week in Trump's White House: Can he persuade Republicans to vote for the healthcare bill?

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SportTrump ex-campaign chief Manafort to face intelligence committee

Paul Manafort, who is accused of links with Russia, volunteered to speak to a US intelligence panel.

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SportUS healthcare bill: Knife-edge vote looms for 'Trumpcare'

Defeat on his key pledge to repeal and replace Obamacare would be a major blow to the president.

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SportSearching for an indigenous-driven approach to suicide prevention

Stable funding necessary for suicide prevention in indigenous communities.

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SportJay Z plans Trayvon Martin TV series and film

The hip-hop star also plans to make a film about the black teenager's 2012 killing.

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SportTrump administration approves Keystone XL pipeline

The State Department says the project, blocked by Barack Obama, was in the national interest.

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weight loss fitnessHow to use basal insulin: Benefits, types, and dosage

In this article, learn all about basal insulin injections, which help regulate blood sugar levels in people diagnosed with diabetes.

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SportUS firefighter saves lifeless dog with mouth-to-mouth

The animal was was lifeless after being caught in a house fire but was revived after 20 minutes.

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SportFree from fear

From a childhood of hunger and abuse to double Olympic champion, Claressa Shields has been fighting all her life.

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jeudi 23 mars 2017

SportAmerican exile

A look at the men and women affected by President Trump's deportation strategy.

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SportToronto school board ends all new US trips for students

School officials say the "difficult" decision was made over uncertainty surrounding the travel ban.

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SportUS healthcare bill: Blow for Trump as House vote delayed

Repealing and replacing Obamacare was a major plank of Donald Trump's election campaign.

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SportDevin Nunes apologises to Democrats for surveillance briefing

Democrats question whether an inquiry into Russia's alleged meddling can now proceed objectively.

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SportSupreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch to be blocked by Democrats

President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch faces a bruising filibuster in the Senate.

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SportMan mistakenly donates wife's 'priceless' wedding dress

A woman from Durham, North Carolina has appealed online after her dress was mistakenly sold for $25.

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SportJFK diary calls Hitler 'stuff of legends'

The 28-year-old future president wrote about the dictator after touring his mountain retreat.

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SportWhite supremacist's church burns down in North Dakota

Craig Cobb, who formerly tried to set up an Aryan enclave in North Dakota, says it was "100% arson".

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SportTexas woman rescued 'after five days in Arizona desert'

The 24-year-old had been stranded in a remote area near the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.

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SportIce hockey pros left 'broken' by big hits

Former NHL player Dale Purinton says ice hockey needs to change, so players are not left "physically and mentally" broken.

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weight loss fitnessInsulin resistance may lead to faster cognitive decline

A new Tel Aviv University study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease finds that insulin resistance, caused in part by obesity and physical inactivity, is also linked to a more rapid...

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SportLondon attack: American Kurt Cochran, from Utah, named as victim

Kurt Cochran, from Utah, was killed, with his wife Melissa critically hurt, their family says.

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SportIsraelis hold teen over US bomb threats

Israeli police arrest Israeli-US teenager on suspicion of making bomb threats against Jewish community centres in US

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SportRussian man pleads guilty over $500m malware scam

A Russian man faces up to 10 years in jail for spreading a computer virus that cost victims more than $500m (£401m).

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SportNew York sword attacker 'targeted black men'

A white US Army veteran who killed a black man with a sword had a hatred for black people, police say.

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mercredi 22 mars 2017

SportFacebook Live victim 'afraid to go home'

Police say the 15-year-old girl was assaulted in a Facebook live video viewed by at least 40 people.

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SportRepublicans are hoping to get their Obamacare replacement bill through the House.

Republicans are hoping to get their Obamacare replacement bill through the House. But do they have the votes?

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SportMaryland high school rape case sparks immigration row

The rape, which was allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants, has led to community outrage.

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SportTrump team 'incidentally monitored' after election

The president's communications may also have been monitored by agents, House intelligence chair says.

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SportHealthcare bill 'first real test for Trump'

Former top House Republican Eric Cantor tells the BBC's Katty Kay that Trump and the Republicans will have a "difficult road" if they cannot get through their healthcare bill.

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weight loss fitnessAppetite-controlling brain circuits in mice may explain stress eating

A new study examines how two opposing neural pathways in the brain's amygdala are responsible for promoting and suppressing appetite.

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SportUK schoolboy corrects Nasa data error

The A-level student noticed something odd in radiation levels from the International Space Station.

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SportEx-Colorado Republican chairman in court for voter fraud

Steven Curtis allegedly posted his ex-wife's absentee ballot for last year's presidential election.

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SportIS conflict: US forces support new assault near Raqqa stronghold

The US secretary of state says it is "only a matter of time" until the Islamic State leader is dead.

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SportThe 'cool' dog helping kids with vitiligo, and Singapore's selective dating app

Find out what's buzzing in the social media world today.

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SportTwo major US technology firms 'tricked out of $100m'

A Lithuanian man has been charged with a phishing scam in which he was wired large amounts of money.

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SportTrump ex-aide Paul Manafort 'offered to help Putin'

Ex-campaign chairman Paul Manafort reportedly worked for Russian oligarch to assist President Putin.

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Sport'Sex assault' streamed on Facebook Live

At one point 40 people watched the broadcast but nobody reported it to police.

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SportRex Tillerson: My wife convinced me to be US secretary of state

The ex-oil executive says his wife convinced him to be secretary of state, a job he did not want.

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SportTricky meets Chairman

In 1972, President Nixon became the first president to visit China in 22 years. Winston Lord was there

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Sport'We have a loose snake on the plane'

An Alaska flight had a slippery passenger on board - and thankfully, a brave flight attendant.

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SportSnake found on a plane. Yes, really... snake on a plane

It was left on a commuter flight after a passenger had left the animal, which was listed as a pet, in the cabin on a previous flight.

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mardi 21 mars 2017

SportBaby separated from parasitic twin in risky operation

Surgeons explain the challenges of the complex operation to separate Dominique from her parasitic twin.

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SportOlympic Games: Paris and LA 'only want 2024 Games'

Paris and Los Angeles say they are only interested in hosting the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics - and not the 2028 Games.

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SportPower Rangers film features openly gay superhero

Yellow ranger Trini is "questioning who she is" in the big screen version of the 1990s TV show.

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SportUS man loses appeal over encrypted drives

The man refuses to decrypt hard drives seized during an investigation into child sexual abuse images.

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SportRisky operation removes parasitic twin from baby

Baby Dominique is recovering in the US after an operation to separate her from her parasitic twin.

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SportOklahoma state senator 'to quit' over motel child sex charge

The married Oklahoma politician was caught in a motel room with a 17-year-old boy this month.

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SportParental panic

The ban on devices, from tablets up, on some flights has sent a shiver down every parent's back.

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SportTennessee fugitive teacher was seen kissing abducted girl

Tad Cummins - who is wanted for aggravated kidnapping - is believed to be travelling with two guns.

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SportGoldman Sachs to expand EU presence ahead of Brexit

The bank plans to move jobs from London and bulk up its European presence by "hundreds of people".

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SportRobert Downey Jr to 'talk to the animals' as Doctor Dolittle

The actor is set to star in Universal's The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle.

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SportNo cardboard cut-outs of Trudeau, Canada diplomats told

Canada's diplomatic missions told to stop using cut-outs of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at events.

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SportSupreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch faces Senate grilling

Trump nominee Neil Gorsuch says that no-one has asked him to make promises on how he would rule.

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SportRex Tillerson to skip Nato meeting - but visit Moscow

US secretary of state's absence likely to heighten concerns about Trump team's commitment to Nato.

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SportYouTube responds to criticism of LGBTQ video 'blocking'

Some vloggers, including Tyler Oakley, say they are "perplexed" by their posts being blocked by the feature.

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SportUS TV host Tomi Lahren 'suspended over pro-choice comments'

Tomi Lahren told the government to "stay out of my guns, and you can stay out of my body as well".

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SportGoogle promises to take action on 'hateful' content

Company says it will also tighten advertising safeguards and revisit guidelines on YouTube videos.

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weight loss fitnessHigh BMI linked to severe liver disease in later life

Obesity is known to cause a range of health issues, but the links between BMI and liver disease have not received much research. A new study fills the gap.

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lundi 20 mars 2017

SportNew York Review of Books editor Robert B Silvers dies

The exacting editor of the high-brow magazine was a legend on the New York literary scene.

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Sport'Putin hates Clinton': Focus on Russia

FBI Director Comey told Congress what the FBI has learned about Russia's intervention in the US election.

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SportUS to ban electronics on flights from a dozen countries, US media says

Travellers from 13 countries will not be allowed to carry on laptops and tablets, US media report.

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SportTheresa May tells Vogue about 'gentleman' Donald Trump

The UK's PM appears in a glossy photo shoot and says of President Trump: "I like to think we got on."

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SportGeorge Clooney surprises 87-year-old fan with birthday flowers

The Ocean's Eleven star turned up with flowers and a card for care home resident Pat Adams.

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SportUS billionaire philanthropist David Rockefeller dies at 101

Mr Rockefeller, the last of his generation in the famed American family, was 101 years old.

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SportWhat we learned: FBI director testifies

The FBI Director said there is an on-going investigation into Russia's ties to the Trump campaign.

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SportEric and Lara Trump announce pregnancy

It will be the ninth time President Donald Trump will become a grandfather, but is son Eric's first child.

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SportTom Brady: New England Patriots quarterback's Super Bowl shirt found

A shirt worn by the New England Patriots' Tom Brady during Super Bowl has been found after an investigation involving the FBI.

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SportBill Gates tops Forbes' rich list but Trump's wealth slips

Microsoft founder Bill Gates again tops Forbes' annual rich list, while Donald Trump's fortune slips.

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SportFBI confirms inquiry into Russia election claims

James Comey said the bureau was looking into alleged interference in the US 2016 election.

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SportUS waiter fired after asking diners for proof of residency

The waiter in California has been fired after demanding to see customers' legal documentation.

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SportTrump Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch faces Senate hearing

Democrats may seek to portray Mr Gorsuch as insufficiently independent of the president.

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SportUS Marines get social media tips after nude photos scandal

US Marines are given social media guidance after some were found sharing nude photos of female colleagues online.

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SportFamilies divided at US-Mexico border

On the US border with Mexico, families of migrants talk to their loved ones through a steel fence.

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weight loss fitnessNew role for immune cells in preventing diabetes and hypertension

Immune cells which are reduced in number by obesity could be a new target to treat diseases such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension that affect overweight people, according to a collaborative...

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weight loss fitnessIntensive aquatic resistance training decreases body fat mass and improves physcial function in women with mild knee osteoarthritis

Aquatic resistance training significantly decreases body fat mass and increases walking speed, i.e., phsyical function in postmenopausal women with mild knee osteoarthritis.

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SportTrump-Russia claims: US intelligence chiefs to give evidence

FBI and NSA directors will give evidence on claims Moscow interfered with 2016's election campaign.

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SportSesame Street welcomes Julia, a muppet with autism

The popular children's TV show plans to introduce Julia - a little girl with autism - in April.

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SportWas Russia involved in the US presidential election?

US lawmakers are to seek answers on Russian involvement in last year's presidential election.

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dimanche 19 mars 2017

SportSisterlocks struggle

Professional hairbraiders are putting up a fight over what they say are unnecessary regulations.

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SportLegendary New York journalist Jimmy Breslin dies at 88

The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist spent decades chronicling New York life.

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SportTeacher from Canadian Inuit school wins $1m global prize

The winner of the Global Teacher Prize speaks of the problem of youth suicide among Inuits.

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SportTrump-Russia claims: No evidence of collusion - Nunes

A Congress chief says there is no evidence so far of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.

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SportGo Johnny go

BBC Music reporter Mark Savage looks at the late rock 'n' roll legend's most influential songs.

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SportChuck Berry: Music stars pay tribute to rock 'n' roll icon

Bruce Springsteen calls him "greatest pure rock 'n 'roll writer who ever lived" as many pay tribute.

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SportNew York Times boss Mark Thompson on Trump's accusations

New York Times boss Mark Thompson discusses being in the firing line for Donald Trump's tweets.

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weight loss fitnessLiving with AFib: Tips and outlook

In this article, learn about AFib and the recommended lifestyle changes a person may make. What does AFib do to the body and how might it be treated?

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SportDriver detained after White House 'bomb scare'

A driver is in custody after approaching a White House checkpoint.

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SportTrump 'looks forward to visiting China' - Tillerson

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson tells President Xi Jinping the US wants better ties with China.

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samedi 18 mars 2017

SportThe Syrian-American mayor with his own executive order

Mohamed Khairullah. of Prospect Park, New Jersey, signed an executive order supporting refugees.

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SportChuck Berry dies aged 90

The singer was found unresponsive in his home state of Missouri on Saturday, police said.

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SportRock and roll legend Chuck Berry dies

Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry has died aged 90, police in US state of Missouri report

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SportCroc spooks Orlando golfers

Professional golfer Smylie Kaufman and his caddy were in for a surprise at the sixth hole in Florida.

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SportMan who 'sent flashing tweet to epileptic writer' arrested in Maryland

"Let's see if he dies," the suspect wrote in a Twitter message to another user, investigators say.

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SportBuzz Aldrin launches VR plan to get humans to Mars

The second man to set foot on the Moon, launches a virtual reality movie detailing his plan to get humans to Mars.

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weight loss fitnessHow insulin and glucagon work to regulate blood sugar levels

What is the link between diabetes and the pancreas? What are the symptoms of high and low blood sugar levels? Find out in this article.

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vendredi 17 mars 2017

SportNorth Korea dominates Rex Tillerson's trip to Asia

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson continues his visit to Asia, with regional tensions surrounding North Korea topping the agenda.

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SportMerkel handshake offer to Trump falls on deaf ears

The German chancellor and the US President did shake hands - eventually - in the White House bilateral.

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SportUS tourists found dead after Canada avalanche

The bodies of two US tourists are recovered after an avalanche in an Alberta national park.

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SportTales of deportation

The president says he is "getting bad dudes" out. But who is actually being evicted?

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SportTrump travel ban: Move to appeal against Maryland travel ban ruling

The move follows complaints from President Trump of "unprecedented judicial overreach".

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SportMichigan hospitals worry Canadian nurses won't get to work

US border officials deny policy changes but hospitals are concerned some specialised nurse won't get to work.

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SportCanada mid-air plane collision over shopping centre kills one

One person died and three were injured in the mid-air plane crash in Montreal, officials say.

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SportGlobal losers

The nations who would be most affected by the US president's "America First" proposals.

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SportTrump says he has wiretapping 'in common' with Merkel

He stands by claims he was wiretapped under Barack Obama, telling Angela Merkel they had that "in common".

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SportTrump: Merkel and I both phone-tapped?

US President Trump suggests that both he and German Chancellor Merkel were phone-tapped by the Obama administration.

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SportPresident Trump meets Chancellor Merkel for the first time

US President Donald Trump has met German Chancellor Angela Merkel for the first time.

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SportUS Secret Service laptop 'stolen'

US Secret Service laptop with Trump Tower floor plans stolen from agent's car in New York, US media say

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SportLena Dunham hits back after weight criticism

Actress Lena Dunham says her recent weight loss "isn't a triumph".

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SportJewellery firm Tiffany makes 'patchy progress'

US jewellery firm Tiffany is making progress but not yet "back to full health", analysts say.

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SportTrump's 100 days: The budget and that wire-tapping claim

This week in Donald Trump's White House: The budget, the ban and wire-tapping.

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SportNew York paramedic struck and killed by stolen ambulance

A 44-year-old mother is dead after a man stole an ambulance and hit a paramedic who was driving it.

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SportUS 'will not repeat' GCHQ wiretap claims

Allegations that Donald Trump was wiretapped are "nonsense", the UK's intelligence agency says.

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SportCan dolphins reveal why whales strand?

Researchers in the US are working with dolphins in an effort to work out why closely related whale species in the wild strand themselves on land.

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SportDevice promises injections without needles

A computerised system for injecting medicine without using needles has won an innovation award at the South by SouthWest Interactive technology conference in Austin, Texas.

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SportTillerson: Military action against North Korea 'an option'

America's top diplomat says the US could respond if Pyongyang's weapons threat rises.

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weight loss fitnessScientists are gauging how mood influences eating habits

Many of us lie or can't remember what we ate when asked to reveal our eating habits, and that makes it difficult for doctors and researchers to guide us toward better diets and behaviors.

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SportMerkel and Trump to discuss trade and defence in US talks

Trade and defence spending will be high on the agenda during the much-anticipated Washington talks.

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jeudi 16 mars 2017

SportTrump's wiretap saga explained in two minutes

President Trump and his spokesperson double down on Obama wiretap accusation - but offer no evidence.

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SportAre we seeing the rise of the postmodern politician?

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin share one thing in common, one writer argues: a disdain for facts.

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SportMatthew Perry tells Jimmy Kimmel he 'beat up' Justin Trudeau

The Friends sitcom star attended school with the Canadian prime minister.

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SportWhere Trump budget cuts will hit hardest

President Donald Trump has released a budget proposal that offers sharp cuts to many US agencies - which will hurt the most?

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SportUSA Gymnastics: Steve Penny resigns as president and chief executive

The president and chief executive of USA Gymnastics resigns in the wake of the federation's handling of sexual abuse allegations concerning a former team doctor.

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SportTrump's limo under the hammer

A limousine that was made for one Donald J Trump goes under the hammer in the UK.

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SportTennis great King backs US women's ice hockey team's equal pay stand

The US women's ice hockey team are planning to boycott the world championships over the dispute.

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SportJustin Trudeau, Ivanka Trump attend 'Come From Away' musical

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promotes close ties between Canada and the US during New York visit.

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SportSenate panel rejects Trump wiretap claim

US Senate panel says "no indications Trump Tower was subject of surveillance" after Donald Trump wiretap claim

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Sport'Family wanted' ad in Kansas sparks huge reaction

Thousands of enquiries have been made about five siblings in Kansas that hope to be adopted together.

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SportTrump budget: Rex Tillerson defends foreign aid budget squeeze

The state department and USAID will have to slash spending by 28% if Congress passes the budget.

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SportAmanda Todd cyberbully suspect jailed

A Dutch man sentenced to 11 years for cyberbullying is facing extradition to Canada for similar charges.

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SportTrain covers NY commuters in snow

Footage captures an unexpected icy blast at a New York railway station.

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weight loss fitnessBariatric surgery impacts joint replacement outcomes in very obese patients

A study from Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) finds that in morbidly obese patients, bariatric surgery performed prior to a total hip or knee replacement can reduce in-hospital and 90-day...

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SportPregnant teenage model dies during railway photoshoot in Texas

Fredzania Thompson was struck by a train in Navasota, Texas, on her first ever photoshoot.

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SportEnda Kenny set to meet US President Donald Trump

Taoiseach (prime minister) Enda Kenny is due to meet US President Donald Trump in the White House later.

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SportHawaii's Attorney General: Religious hostility 'violates constitution'

Doug Chin explains the reasons for Hawaii's blocking of President Donald Trump's new travel ban.

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SportTrump travel ban: 'Unprecedented judicial overreach'

A judge in Hawaii has blocked the new travel ban, which was due to begin at midnight on Wednesday.

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weight loss fitnessCan whole-body vibration stave off obesity and diabetes?

A study published this week shows that whole-body vibration could offer an alternative to exercise in the fight against obesity and diabetes.

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mercredi 15 mars 2017

SportChinese venture

Reports of a US property deal with a Chinese firm throws up questions over Trump adviser's business links.

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SportUS tourists feared dead after avalanche in Alberta

Police searching for US tourists say snowshoe tracks led to an avalanche in an Alberta national park.

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SportNew US federal government spending plans laid out.

The Trump administration will boost military spending by $54bn, paid for by deep cuts elsewhere.

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SportUS judge blocks new Trump travel ban

A federal judge in Hawaii blocks US President Trump's new travel ban, due to take effect on Thursday.

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SportTexas Congressmen livestream road trip to Washington

When snow cancelled their travel plans, Beto O'Rourke and Will Hurd rented a car and hit the road.

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SportTrump stands by unverified wiretap claim

The president hints that more will emerge to back his unsubstantiated accusation Barack Obama spied on him.

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SportUS raises benchmark rate by 0.25%

The US Federal Reserve raises its key interest rate for only the third time in a decade.

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SportTrump wiretap claims: Senator makes subpoena threat to FBI

Lindsey Graham says he will use subpoena to force FBI boss to prove or reject Trump claim he was surveilled.

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SportUS charges Russian spies over Yahoo breach

Two Russian spies are being indicted by the US Department of Justice over a huge breach of Yahoo user accounts.

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SportUS state of mind

How Nigerians obsess about life in the US

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weight loss fitnessStudy identifies African-specific genomic variant associated with obesity

Findings highlight the importance of genomic studies in diverse populations.

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SportDonald Trump tax: 'He may have leaked 2005 return'

Journalist David Cay Johnston received the leaked documents in the post from an anonymous source.

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mardi 14 mars 2017

SportDonald Trump 2005 tax return leaked

US President Donald Trump paid $38m in income tax on more than $150m income in 2005, a leaked tax return reveals.

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SportParents create drug to save daughters

When their twins were diagnosed with a fatal illness Chris and Hugh Hempel developed a new medicine.

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SportTaking temperatures

The new Republican healthcare plan viewed from three perspectives.

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SportUS applications for New Zealand citizenship jump 70% after election

The number of Americans applying for New Zealand citizenship rose 70% after Donald Trump won.

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SportKing Rex on tour

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is contemplating his options before a tour of Asia.

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SportRex Tillerson 'used email alias' at Exxon to talk climate change

The US secretary of state used the account as head of Exxon Mobil, the New York attorney general says.

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Sport'I'm making money'

Mr Trump's overall approval rate may be low, but he is still getting top marks with Republicans. What do they like so much?

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SportTop US Marine vows action on nude photos scandal

General Robert Neller says recent revelations are part of a larger Marine Corps culture problem.

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SportSlopes by US Capitol 'open' for sledging

Slopes by US Capitol Hill 'open' for sledging after a decade-long ban is lifted

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SportProf Robert Kelly and the interrupted interview - take two

Prof Robert E Kelly, his kids and wife return to BBC News to talk about their unexpected viral fame.

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SportProsecutor dismisses new Ferguson video

Film challenging police version of events when black teenager killed is "clear attempt to distort".

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SportSnoop Dogg warned over Donald Trump toy gun video

The rap star is criticised for shooting a clown dressed as Donald Trump in a music video.

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SportTrump tapping claim 'makes US a circus'

Trump's wiretapping claim 'makes US a circus' abroad, says the former secretary of defence

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SportYahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer could land $23m payout

The Yahoo chief could receive a bumper payout if she loses her job as part of the Verizon deal.

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SportCanadian Girl Guides cancel US travel ahead of ban

The group says it fears some girls could have problems at the border, days before Trump ban begins.

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SportTrump wiretap claims: White House softens stance on unproven tweets

Donald Trump meant "broadly surveillance" when he accused Obama of wiretapping, spokesman says.

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SportToshiba looking to sell Westinghouse nuclear business

The Japanese firm mulls selling its US nuclear assets and is allowed to delay its results once again.

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lundi 13 mars 2017

SportStolen Stradivarius violin returns to the stage

The prized violin was stolen from virtuoso violinist Roman Totenberg in 1980 and recovered in 2015

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SportUS snowstorm: North-eastern states brace for blizzards

New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency as Storm Stella threatens widespread disruption.

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SportTeen suicide

The latest data from Statistics Canada shows that youth suicide declined amongst boys, but is on the rise amongst girls.

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SportUS health bill 'to leave 14m more uninsured'

The new US healthcare bill will leave 14 million more people uninsured in 2018 than under current law, analysis says.

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SportCalifornia mulls driver-free car tests

Currently autonomous vehicles tested on the roads must have a human driver ready to take control.

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SportPoland says Minnesota man was Nazi commander

Prosecutors want to extradite a 98-year-old man they believe committed war crimes in Poland.

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SportNew Ferguson video casting doubt on 'robbery' sparks protests

A new film claims Michael Brown did not rob cigars from shop before he was shot, as police had claimed.

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SportTexas lawmaker Jessica Farrar wants men fined for masturbating

Representative Jessica Farrar is taking a stand against her state's restrictive abortion laws.

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SportSean Spicer, Trump press secretary, confronted in Apple store

Sean Spicer tells a US woman of Indian descent: "It's a great country that allows you to be here".

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SportIntel buys driverless technology firm Mobileye

Intel has swallowed up its driverless technology partner Mobileye in an all-cash deal

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SportHouse in New York state encased in ice during cold spell

The photographer said many people refused to believe his photos of the house-shaped ice block.

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dimanche 12 mars 2017

SportIS fighters left in Mosul will die, says US envoy McGurk

Brett McGurk said the last road out of Mosul had been cut off, trapping so-called Islamic State.

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SportWide awake

Cities around the world are converting to low-energy LED street lights - but some residents say their sleep is being affected and are fighting back.

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SportSteve King: Geert Wilders tweet sparks a social media backlash

Iowa congressman Steve King praised the Dutch anti-Islam politician, saying he "understands our destiny".

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SportKenny to 'press' Trump on illegal Irish

Enda Kenny says he will press Donald Trump over the future of illegal Irish immigrants in the US.

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samedi 11 mars 2017

SportSister Sledge singer Joni dies at 60

The singer, who found fame with her siblings in the 1970s, was found dead at her Arizona home.

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SportMaren Morris

Country music’s newest star talks about her dizzying rise to fame and how she's using her profits to fund music education.

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SportHigh profile US prosecutor Bharara fired

Prominent US Attorney Preet Bharara says he has been fired after refusing to step down

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SportWhite House intruder arrested near Trump residence, reports say

The man was discovered by a Secret Service agent near the south entrance to the building, report say.

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SportSlave auction project: New Jersey school under fire

The assignment asked New Jersey children aged 10-11 to create posters of slave auctions.

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SportTrump travel ban: Judge declines to reinstate ruling

The ruling comes from the same judge who blocked Donald Trump's first attempt at a ban.

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SportWW2 Canadian Spitfire flies again

The RCAF's 411 (Grizzly Bear) squadron Spitfire was shot down in 1944 during the battle for Normandy.

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vendredi 10 mars 2017

SportMarathon gaming risks

The death of a young father leads to a conversation about marathon gaming sessions.

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SportWinners and losers

The long-awaited Republican health care bill has been pored over all week. So who are the winners and losers?

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SportAsylum seekers, border issues top agenda in Kelly meeting

Canadian public safety minister says most asylum seekers were in the US legally before crossing.

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SportPentagon pledges investigation into nude photo scandal

The US Marine Corps calls on more women to come forward as the scandal spreads to other branches.

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SportPolka dots forever

The Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has captured the experience of infinity in a new exhibit.

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SportWhite House spokesman's flag pin mishap

Press Secretary Sean Spicer sends an unintentional message at the daily news conference.

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SportOccult hit

20 years since it first hit our screens, the influence of the cult TV show is still felt today.

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SportVitaly Churkin: US will not release cause of Russian's death

Details of how Russia's envoy to the UN died are deemed private on grounds of diplomatic immunity.

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SportTrump touts government jobs report he once derided

The US president has previously called the monthly Department of Labor report "phony" and a "hoax".

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SportTracking Trump

Donald Trump says his administration has made "incredible progress". Do the facts back that up?

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SportAirline pilot jailed for being drunk

A pilot is jailed for 10 months for attempting to board a flight from Scotland to America while drunk.

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SportState Dept 'no knowledge of Mexico visit'

Mexico's foreign minister skips over the US secretary of state for a meeting with White House aides.

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SportBridges of Madison County author Robert James Waller dies, 77

Robert James Waller famously wrote the bestselling book and film in only 11 days.

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SportReasons to vote for Democrats tops Amazon bestseller list

A completely blank political manifesto mocking US Democrats becomes a runaway literary phenomenon.

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SportVW pleads guilty to US emissions charges

German car maker admits its guilt on three charges arising from the diesel emissions scandal.

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SportRex Tillerson steps away from Keystone XL pipeline

The US Secretary of State recused himself because he used to run an oil company.

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SportUS firms add 235,000 jobs in February

US firms add 235,000 jobs in February, exceeding economists' forecasts and taking the unemployment rate to 4.7%.

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SportTrump's 100 days: A renewed travel ban

Jonny Dymond brings us his take on this week's news in Donald Trump's first 100 days

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SportListeria from raw milk cheese kills two in US

Officials say the listeria outbreak is linked to recalled raw milk cheese from a New York creamery.

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SportTales from the US-Mexico border

We travelled to the Mexican border city of Tijuana and asked everyday people one simple question: Where are you going?

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SportUS immigration: 50 extra judges to help tackle backlog

Extra judges based in detention centres will help tackle a system clogged with half a million cases.

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weight loss fitnessBone-derived hormone suppresses appetite in mice

A hormone secreted by bone cells can suppress appetite, according to mouse studies conducted by Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers.

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jeudi 9 mars 2017

SportChinese human rights report attacks US 'hypocrisy'

The annual report says the US criticises others while "paying no attention to its own terrible problems".

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SportWomen (literally) make mark for equality

A tattoo shop in Washington, DC, offered special designs for International Women's Day.

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SportBorder troubles

The Canada-US border is in the spotlight as Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly heads to Ottawa.

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SportKansas shooting: How safe do Indians feel in America ?

As mourners gathered in India to mourn the death of an engineer shot dead in Kansas in a suspected hate crime, how do Indians in the US feel about their safety?

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SportFarage: 'Trump and I most vilified in West'

The two men have bonded over being "abused", the former UK Independence Party leader says.

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SportJudge who told complainant to 'keep your knees together' resigns

The Canadian Judicial Council had recommended Robin Camp's removal from the bench.

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SportRefugees who sheltered Edward Snowden seek Canada asylum

The refugees who fed and sheltered the NSA whistleblower in 2013 are asking for asylum in Canada.

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SportMore US states challenge Trump travel ban

New York and Washington states join Hawaii in legal challenge against President Trump’s new travel ban

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SportSchool defends 'body shaming' prom dress rules

An American school defends putting out a prom dress code which has been seen as body shaming pupils.

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SportMurder charge for US woman who 'made boyfriend drink bleach'

Police say she overpowered her partner before pouring the corrosive substance down his throat.

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SportFlorida lawyer's trousers catch fire in court arson trial

The attorney fled the court and blamed a faulty e-cigarette battery for the bizarre coincidence.

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SportEPA chief doubts carbon dioxide's role in global warming

Scott Pruitt says there is "tremendous disagreement" about greenhouse gas emissions.

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SportWikileaks to offer tech firms CIA files

In a press conference, Julian Assange has said that further revelations about the CIA will go first to tech firms.

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SportPoliticians boycott St Paddy's day over anti-gay decision

Politicians reacted with fury over the parade organisers' decision to ban a gay veterans group.

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SportiTunes terms and conditions become comic

iTunes' notoriously long terms and conditions are explained in a graphic novel.

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SportSchool prom dress rules 'body shaming'

Find out what's buzzing in the social media world today.

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SportRepublican-backed health bill clears first hurdle in House

A key House committee approves the plan to overhaul Obamacare in an early morning vote.

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SportIS conflict: US sends Marines to support Raqqa assault

The Marines will reportedly set up an artillery battery to assist a local fighters battling IS.

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SportKidman explains her Oscars 'seal hands' clapping

Actress Nicole Kidman reveals why she clapped in such a weird way at this year's ceremony.

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SportTrump travel ban: Hawaii files first legal challenge

Legal officials say the new order is essentially the same as the first, calling it "Muslim Ban 2.0".

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SportWoman who spoofed April the giraffe gives birth first

As millions await the birth of April the giraffe's calf, her impersonator gives birth first.

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weight loss fitnessPlaying Pokémon Go may help people reach 10,000 daily steps goal

After playing Pokémon Go, people were twice as likely to reach the 10,000-steps-per-day goal.

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weight loss fitnessBeing overweight in early pregnancy associated with increased rate of cerebral palsy

Among Swedish women, being overweight or obese early in pregnancy was associated with increased rates of cerebral palsy in children, according to a study appearing in JAMA.

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weight loss fitnessPhotos show promise as dietary assessment tool, but more training needed

Research at Oregon State University suggests that photographs of your food are good for a lot more than just entertaining your friends on social media - those pictures might help improve your...

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weight loss fitnessLifestyle choices condition colon and rectal cancer risk more than genetics

Researchers of the Colorectal Cancer research group of Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), led by Dr.

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SportUS hails '40% drop' in illegal immigrants from Mexico

The government says the "change in trends" is a result of Donald Trump's tough immigration policies.

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SportHawaiian Airlines plane diverted over blanket row

A passenger was deemed "threatening" after he became enraged at a $12 charge for a blanket.

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mercredi 8 mars 2017

Sport'Justin Bieber impostor' on 931 child sex-related charges

The man posed as the singer online to gain explicit material from children, Australian police say.

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SportUS hospitals oppose Trump-backed health bill

Medics express fears for poor Americans as they assess the potential impact of the new Republican plan.

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SportDefying death

The story of window cleaner Alcides Moreno who survived a 47 storey fall from a New York skyscraper

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SportFBI and CIA launch criminal investigation into 'malware leaks'

US agencies seek to determine how files said to detail CIA hacking came into Wikileaks' possession.

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SportTexas 'bathroom bill' passes key vote

The law requiring people to use toilets corresponding to their birth gender must now go to state Senate.

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SportWomen 'exploited' says Lagarde

IMF chief Christine Lagarde tells the BBC's Katty Kay she believes women will always be undermined.

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SportFemale US leadership: A cracked ceiling, far from broken

The BBC's Katty Kay looks at the progress of female leadership in politics and business - and how far is left to go.

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SportSenators ask FBI for evidence of Trump wiretap claim

They request any warrants or court orders for wiretaps of President Trump, his campaign or home.

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SportIvanka Trump clothing brand sales 'boom'

The brand claims surging sales, despite being dropped by major retailers and boycotted by liberals.

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SportFive-year-old becomes youngest ever at National Spelling Bee

Edith Fuller is the youngest person to win the 2017 Green Country Regional Spelling Bee.

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SportShould we be worried?

What the documents posted on Wikileaks say about our online privacy.

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SportApple, Samsung and Microsoft react to Wikileaks' CIA dump

Apple says it has already fixed some flaws referred to in an alleged leak of the CIA's hacking tools.

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SportSXSW festival to remove immigration warnings in performer contracts

Organisers say the wording was a safeguard in case artists did something like starting a brawl or causing safety issues.

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SportTexas hitman begs forgiveness before execution

Rolando Ruiz was put to death after he was hired to kill a man's wife in a life insurance scheme.

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SportUS lawmakers in walk-out for Women's Day

US congresswomen walk out of work in solidarity with women around the world who are going on strike.

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SportSophie Gregoire Trudeau's women's day post 'shameful'

Sophie Gregoire Trudeau asked women to share photos of a "male ally" in a post called "tone deaf".

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SportClinton running mate Tim Kaine's son held in 'riot' at rally

Linwood Kaine, 24, was among five people arrested in a fracas with Trump supporters in St Paul.

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SportUN says Trump policies are fuelling xenophobia

The UN rights chief says Mr Trump's policies are fuelling xenophobia, and undermining journalists and judges.

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SportTrump trademarks approved by China

The US President has pledged not to strike new foreign business deals while in office.

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SportEscaping the graveyard: How I’m paying for my meth dealing sins

Cathlene spent 20 years on meth. Three years after leaving prison, she's back in jail - but now she's helping others battle their addictions.

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SportCIA faces huge problem over malware claims

The latest leaks about alleged CIA hacking tools pose a huge problem for the US spy agency.

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SportGirl statue faces Wall Street bull to fight gender inequality

Statue in New York aims to encourage companies to increase the number of women in their boards.

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weight loss fitnessWeight gain on the rise, but fewer adults attempting weight loss

Despite an increase in overweight and obesity over the past 3 decades, new research finds that fewer adults are attempting to lose weight.

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weight loss fitnessStudy IDs 90 genes in fat that may contribute to dangerous diseases

A sweeping international effort is connecting the dots between genes in our fat cells and our risk for obesity and cardiometabolic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

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Sport'I was stuck'

Lisa Skeete Tatum wants her website to offer women the same networking opportunities available to men.

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SportStatue of Liberty lights go out after power cut

There was speculation it was done in solidarity with Day Without A Woman inequality protests.

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mardi 7 mars 2017

SportTrump has not asked FBI about wiretapping claims

The president has not raised with the FBI his belief that Obama bugged his phone, three days on.

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SportA bumpy 24 hours for Trump-backed health bill

How the mood in the Republican party went from optimism to obstruction within hours. Will it survive?

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SportWikileaks leak has made US 'less safe', says ex-CIA boss

Former CIA boss Michael Hayden says the supposed leak of highly sensitive CIA data by Wikileaks is incredibly damaging

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SportCanadian town sorry for pink tap water

The taps ran pink in the town of Onoway, Alberta, due to a leak of potassium permanganate.

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SportZTE fined $1.1bn for flouting US sanctions against Iran

Chinese telecoms giant ZTE shipped US-made equipment to Iran and North Korea in contravention of sanctions.

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SportFact-checking Trump's tweet on Guantanamo

President Trump says President Obama released 122 Guantanamo prisoners who re-offended. Is he right?

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SportTrump in four-leafed clover confusion

Find out what's buzzing in the social media world today.

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Sport'America's most hated mom' breaks silence

"I sleep pretty good," says Casey Anthony, was sensationally acquitted in 2011 of her toddler's murder.

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SportWhite House tourists get a surprise

Young visitors waiting to tour the Washington presidential home get a surprise from behind a screen.

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SportNorth Carolina teen charged with decapitating mother

A North Carolina teen is charged with first-degree murder after police found his mother beheaded.

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SportHouse Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement plan

House Republicans' long-awaited plan would end penalties for those who do not buy health insurance.

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SportWikileaks 'reveals CIA hacking tools'

The CIA is reported to have created malware that targets Windows, Android, iOS, OSX and Linux computers.

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SportTrump travel ban: Targeted nations condemn new US order

Meanwhile the UN says the US risks no longer being "the gold standard in refugee protection".

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SportPyramids to slavery

There is history, and then there is history according to Ben Carson. The two aren't always the same.

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SportWhy Chance the Rapper is donating $1m to Chicago schools

The Grammy-winning rapper is giving $1m (£817,000) to make sure children have access to "arts and enrichment programming".

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lundi 6 mars 2017

SportHouse Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement plan

House Republicans' long-awaited plan would end penalties for those who do not buy health insurance.

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SportZika virus in Canadian patients 'more severe' than expected

Canadian researchers say they found a higher rate than expected of complicated illness in Zika patients.

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SportThaad: US begins deploying missile defence system in South Korea

The start of the Thaad deployment comes a day after North Korea launched four ballistic missiles.

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SportOttawa police officer charged in death of Abdirahman Abdi

The death of the Somali-Canadian had sparked a debate about policing and race.

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Sport'I'm not moving'

Munira Ahmed is the woman portrayed wearing a stars-and-stripes hijab in a Women's March poster.

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Sport'Say My Name': The Chinese students fighting racism

Chinese students made a video explaining the message in their names after a racist prank.

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SportTrump fans Diamond and Silk: 'He's not politically correct, he's honest'

"Diamond" and "Silk" fiercely defend President Trump in an interview with Newsnight's Evan Davis.

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SportUS 'may split families that cross border'

The US might separate children from their parents if caught illegally crossing the Mexican border.

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SportTrump travel ban: What's in the new executive order?

President Trump has signed an executive order replacing his previous travel ban. What's different and what does it mean for you?

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SportTrump wiretap claims: 'President has these paranoid conspiracy theories'

Ex-justice department spokesman tells BBC what would have to be true for Trump's wiretap claim to be true.

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SportBen Carson calls US slaves 'immigrants'

The new boss of housing and urban development made the comments to staff on his first day at work.

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SportIranian ships 'force' US and Royal Navy vessels to change course

US officials say fast-moving Iranian ships approached the vessels near the Gulf.

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SportThe rise of Obamacare: Why is the ACA so popular?

Recent polls show Obamacare has reached record levels of support as the threat of repeal looms.

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SportRhode Island twin sisters, 97, die after falling in driveway

Martha Young Williams and Jean Young Haley's families say they lived with charm, kindness and style.

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SportSupreme Court drops landmark transgender school bathroom case

The Supreme Court has dropped the case following President Donald Trump's new guidance to schools.

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SportApril the giraffe: Pregnant woman's spoof video goes viral

As millions await the birth of April's calf, a pregnant woman's spoof video becomes an internet hit.

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SportUS travel ban: 'Donald Trump is keeping our people safe'

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the signing of a new executive order is a "vital measure".

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weight loss fitnessMaking metabolically active brown fat from white fat-derived stem cells

Researchers have demonstrated the potential to engineer brown adipose tissue, which has therapeutic promise to treat metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, from white...

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SportTrump to sign new immigration order

A revised order has been expected from the US president since the earlier ban was blocked in court.

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SportUS Marines accused of sharing nude photos of female colleagues

An inquiry will look into reports that marines uploaded images of naked female colleagues on Facebook.

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SportPeugeot-Citroen agrees deal with GM to buy Vauxhall-Opel

The 2.2bn euro deal raises fears of job cuts at Vauxhall's UK factories, which employ 4,500 workers.

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dimanche 5 mars 2017

SportAfghan family of five detained in US despite valid entry visas

The family, including three young children, had special immigrant visas.

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SportThe Clintonians who voted for Trump

Dan and Peggy Eoff live in Clinton, Arkansas, a part of the country that voted overwhelmingly for Trump.

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SportRed hot

How a small Canadian firm used social media to help drive sales of its Instant Pot multi-function cooker.

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SportFBI chief 'rejects' Trump's Obama claim

The FBI chief has rejected President Trump's claim that Barack Obama tapped his phone, reports say.

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SportLiver transplant pioneer Thomas Starzl dies aged 90

The surgeon carried out the first successful liver transplant in 1967 and helped normalise the surgery.

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SportWhere's the evidence?

President Donald Trump wants an investigation, but has provided no evidence to back up his claims.

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SportSeattle police hunt man who shot Sikh amid hate crime fears

The US national was shot by a masked assailant and told to "go back to your own country".

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SportMexican politician stages anti-Trump wall stunt

Braulio Guerra climbs part of the existing US-Mexico border wall to show that a new barrier won't work.

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SportTrump wire-tap claim denied by ex-spy chief Clapper

Donald Trump's phones were not tapped during the election campaign, says ex-intelligence chief James Clapper.

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SportTrump urges Obama 'abuse of power' probe

The US president urges a Congress inquiry but offers no evidence to back his claim of wire-tapping.

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SportGeorgia's 'White Ice Cube' building imploded

The iconic sinking landmark in Atlanta, Georgia, has been brought down with a controlled explosion.

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SportGM set to announce Opel/Vauxhall sale on Monday

The US company is expected to announce a deal with the owners of Peugeot and Citroen on Monday.

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weight loss fitnessCholesterol levels: What they mean and keeping them healthy

In this article, learn about the different kinds of cholesterol, what different factors affect cholesterol, and when to see a doctor.

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samedi 4 mars 2017

SportTrump urged to back up claims his phones were tapped by Obama

A Republican senator calls on the president to explain his allegation against his predecessor.

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SportMexico opens legal aid centres to fight US deportations

Migrant defence centres will assist Mexicans facing deportation from the US.

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SportObama 'never ordered Trump tapping'

Barack Obama spokesman says President Trump's claims of wire tapping are 'simply false'

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SportLouis Tomlinson taken to LA police station after an 'altercation'

The singer had an "altercation" with paparazzi at a Los Angeles airport before being take to a police station.

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SportTrump accuses Obama of tapping his phone

The US president alleges, without giving evidence, that he was wire-tapped before the election.

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SportSnapchat IPO: California school banks millions

Tech investor Barry Eggers' whip-round at California's Saint Francis High led to an incredible windfall.

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vendredi 3 mars 2017

SportUber uses 'secret program' Greyball to hide from regulators

The taxi-hailing service has been using a secret program to prevent regulators from shutting it down.

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SportCanadian Jewish groups troubled by UK blogger's visit

Alison Chabloz is facing a court case in the UK for posting an allegedly anti-Semitic video online.

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SportCanada judge's 'a drunk can consent' ruling stirs debate

Legal experts say just because an intoxicated person can consent does not mean they did.

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SportArnie exits Apprentice and blames Trump

Schwarzenegger said the show had been boycotted by opponents of the president's political agenda

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SportFed boss says US rates may rise in March

Janet Yellen signals US interest rates may go up later this month if economy stays on track.

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SportGrandfather comes out aged 95, and Tom Hanks treats White House reporters to coffee machine

Find out what's buzzing in the social media world today

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SportPresident Trump outlines his spending plans

President Trump addresses Congress with his vision for the country.

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SportThe face of a liberal future?

Gilda Wabbit, the drag queen that featured in the 'liberal future' image shared widely on social media, says she's 'actually an image of what America should be'.

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SportYelp to help people find gender-neutral bathrooms

The feature was announced a day after Yelp signalled its support for transgender teen Gavin Grimm.

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SportKansas shooting 'hero' Ian Grillot invited to India

Ian Grillot was shot when he tried to stop a gunman who opened fire at two Indian engineers.

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weight loss fitnessPoor sleep habits increase weight gain for adults with genetic obesity risk

Poor sleep habits - such as short sleep duration and daytime napping - may lead to weight gain for adults genetically predisposed for obesity, study finds.

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SportMike Pence accused of hypocrisy for hacked private emails

The vice-president, who decried Hillary Clinton's private email, used one as Indiana governor.

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SportTrump should back Sessions says Russia media

Russian media backs the president in his attack on a "total witch hunt"' against his attorney general.

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SportMan held over threats to Jewish centres

Man arrested and charged in Missouri over bomb threats against Jewish centres, US prosecutors say

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weight loss fitnessNew treatment for fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes burns up fat in liver

Researchers in Sweden are planning the clinical trial of a new treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes which harnesses liver cells' own ability to burn accumulated fats.

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SportCorgi pit bull with lopsided jaw saved from euthanasia

A 'perfectly imperfect' corgi pit bull with a twisted jaw was been saved from euthanasia by a dog sanctuary in the USA.

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SportMillions wait, and wait, for April the giraffe to give birth

Millions have watched expectant April the giraffe online. Not much has happened.

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SportJane Fonda reveals rape and child abuse

The Oscar winner also says she lost a job after refusing sexual advances from her boss.

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SportUS 'Dreamer' Daniela Vargas 'facing deportation' after speech

Daniela Vargas, brought illegally to the US as a child, was detained after a plea on immigration.

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weight loss fitnessDesk jobs are bad for your heart and your waist

A new study shows further evidence for the view that spending too much time sitting down is bad for our health and our waistline.

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weight loss fitnessPure hypercholesterolemia: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

In this article, learn about pure hypercholesterolemia, including the risk factors, possible complications, and how it may be diagnosed.

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Sport'Wrongly jailed for 23 years, but it didn't destroy me'

Robert Jones, wrongly jailed for the killing of a British tourist, tells the Victoria Derbyshire programme how 23 years in prison did not destroy him.

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jeudi 2 mars 2017

SportDemocrats renew Jeff Sessions attack over Russia contacts

They want America's top prosecutor to quit, but he says he did not lie at his confirmation hearing.

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SportTanveer Hussain: Indian athlete held over sex abuse in US

The athlete from Kashmir was participating in the world snowshoe championship at Saranac Lake.

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SportMS-13 gang accused of New York murders

The victims included two girls attacked with a machete and baseball bats in their neighbourhood.

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SportStreet seats

City planners are hoping a simple change - more places to sit - can make cities stronger

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SportGun crime

US police have turned to technology to help fight crime, but can the solutions really solve the problem?

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SportCanada officials say they are 'monitoring' the influx

Asylum seekers have been crossing the border illegally in increasing numbers over the past months.

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SportUS Attorney General Jeff Sessions announces recusal

The US attorney general will not be involved in inquiries into alleged Russian interference in the US election.

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SportMelania Trump reads sick children a story

US First Lady Melania Trump has visited a New York City hospital to read to sick children for World Book Day.

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SportOscar blunder duo given bodyguards after 'death threats'

Accountants Brian Cullinan and Martha Ruiz are reported to have received threats on social media.

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SportUniversity of Alberta scientists study urine levels in pools

These University of Alberta scientists have found a way to figure out the volume of urine in pools.

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SportMuslims offer to guard Jewish sites in US

After bomb threats and vandalism against Jewish sites, some Muslims are showing solidarity with US Jews.

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SportSubway denies Canada report its chicken is half-soy

The fast-food sandwich chain is denying claims its chicken is half-soy.

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SportTiffany Jenkins: Stop the hysteria around Trump

Viewsnight is BBC Newsnight's place for ideas and opinion. Here, writer Tiffany Jenkins argues people need to apply some "historical perspective" when talking about Donald Trump.

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SportSessions steps aside from Russia probe

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he will step aside from the FBI inquiry into alleged Russia meddling.

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SportMelania Trump reads Dr Seuss to sick children in hospital

The first lady visits a New York hospital to read from the Dr Seuss classic, Oh, the Places You'll Go!

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SportSeven Baltimore police officers 'robbed cash'

Prosecutors say seven officers carried out robberies and concealed their crimes with false reports.

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SportTrump cabinet member trots through Washington on horseback

Making an impression on his first day, Ryan Zinke saddles up as he heads for his new job.

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SportPlane removed from Massachusetts roof

The pilot was killed as he tried to land at Lawrence Municipal Airport in Massachusetts.

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SportUS government offers aid to threatened Jewish centres

The Department of Homeland Security offers self-defence training to Jewish organisations after bomb threats.

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SportSnapchat firm share price soars on debut

Shares in the owner of messaging app Snapchat jump around 40% in its opening minutes on Wall Street.

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SportTrump Attorney General Jeff Sessions urged to step aside from Russia probe

Top Republicans say Attorney General Jeff Sessions should not lead a probe into Russian hacking claims.

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SportEU threatens to introduce visas for US travellers

The EU parliament backs the move because five member states do not have visa-free access to the US.

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weight loss fitnessIs rice gluten-free? Grains explained

In this article, learn about rice-based products, nutritional facts for different rices, alternative grains, and gluten-containing grains to avoid.

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SportTrump promises 'aggressive' action on trade to protect US

President Donald Trump's administration signals new and "aggressive" action on international trade.

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SportOscars Envelopegate: This is why both PwC accountants have been banned

People are wondering why Martha Ruiz has been sacked over envelopegate, when it was Brian Cullinan's error.

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SportBeauty and the Beast: First interracial kiss for Disney live action film

Beauty and the Beast features a kiss between characters played by Stanley Tucci and Audra McDonald.

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SportTibet women's football team 'denied US visas'

US officials tell the Tibetan Women's Soccer team that they had "no good reason" to visit Texas.

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mercredi 1 mars 2017

SportTrump Russia: House intelligence committee agrees inquiry

The intelligence panel will scrutinise alleged links between the Trump campaign and Moscow.

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SportArrest made in shooting of Texas girl DeMaree Atkins

Police say the girl and her mother were victims of an attack "everyone needs to worry" about.

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SportDon voyage

Are President Trump's new policies negatively affecting travel to the US?

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SportShadow government

A shadow cabinet has been set up by academics and former Democratic politicians to hold Donald Trump to account. What is a shadow cabinet?

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Sport'World's oldest fossils' found in Canada

Researchers discover fossils of what may be some of earliest living organisms.

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SportTornadoes cause US Midwest destruction

Tornadoes kill at least three people and cause extensive damage across the US Midwestern states.

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SportOscar mishap accountants 'will never return' to ceremony

Accountants Brian Cullinan and Martha Ruiz muddled envelopes and the wrong winner was announced.

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SportUS border agents 'set test for Nigerian'

Find out what's buzzing in the social media world today

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SportSnapchat owner 'worth $24bn' despite making losses

The firm behind the Snapchat raises $3.4bn in one of the biggest tech share sales in years, Reuters reports.

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SportOprah Winfrey for president? 'Now I'm thinking'

The talk-show doyenne says she now realises political inexperience is no bar to the highest office.

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SportMouse on a plane grounds British Airways Heathrow flight

A passenger on the plane said there was "general disbelief" a mouse could cause such disruption.

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SportPulse nightclub shooting: Gunman's wife free pending trial

Noor Salman is accused of aiding and abetting the worst mass shooting in modern US history.

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SportDow Jones boost from Trump bump

The US index of leading stocks hits a new high shortly after its opening on Wednesday.

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SportToy company Lego to produce Women of Nasa set

They include scientist Katherine Johnson, who was portrayed in the film Hidden Figures.

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SportTexas challenge to gay marriage

The Texas Supreme Court is hearing arguments that could determine the future of gay marriage across the US.

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SportReality Check

President Trump makes claims about the US murder rate and Chicago shootings.

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SportTrump speech was 'detached from reality' say Democrats

Donald Trump preaches a message of unity but fails to back that up, say his opponents in Congress.

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SportTornados kill three across US Midwest

At least 22 tornados were reported across five states, with hailstones the size of baseballs.

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weight loss fitnessBenefits of physical activity may outweigh impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease

The benefits of physical activity may outweigh the impact of overweight and obesity on cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and elderly people, according to research published today in the...

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SportPresident Trump hails fallen US marine Ryan Owens

He claimed the Yemen raid in which Owens died was "highly successful", but that claim has been widely criticised.

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