SportEminem sues New Zealand governing party over Lose Yourself

The US rapper says the National Party used a song which sounded like his award-winning Lose Yourself.

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SportUS budget: Funding deal reached to avert shutdown

The bipartisan agreement will keep the government running until 30 September, US media say.

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SportDonald Trump: N Korea's Kim Jong-un a 'smart cookie'

The US president says he has "no idea" if the North Korean leader is sane, amid escalating tensions.

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SportTrump snubs White House Correspondents' dinner

Hasan Minhaj makes jokes at Donald Trump's expense, after he skipped the White House Correspondents' dinner.

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SportTrump invites Philippines' Duterte to the White House

The two leaders had a "very friendly" phone call, touching on a number of issues.

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SportDeadly tornado crosses Texas road

Footage from Canton, east of Dallas, shows one of the tornadoes which have left five people dead.

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SportComedian pokes fun at Donald Trump

US comedian Hasan Minhaj had a dig at the president during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which the president snubbed.

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SportTrump attacks US media at 100-day rally

Donald Trump attacks US media and says he has kept "one promise after another", as he marks 100 days in office.

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SportAnti-Trump climate change march draws thousands in US

People took part in the march to protest Donald Trump's climate policies on his 100th day in office.

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SportArkansas execution: Judge orders post-mortem

Kenneth Williams was convulsing and groaning in his final moments, witnesses said.

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SportElon Musk reveals underground road vision

The US entrepreneur and Tesla-founder finds traffic "soul-destroying" - so he's come up with this.

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SportTense moment plane lands without wheel

The aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Florida after losing a part mid-flight.

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SportChina deports US 'spy' Sandy Phan-Gillis after conviction

A businesswoman convicted of spying by China returns home after two years in detention.

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SportPatrick Swayze's Dirty Dancing jacket fetches $62,500

Hundreds of other items belonging to the late US actor go under the hammer in Los Angeles.

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Sport'On your side'

The US president tells National Rifle Association members he is on their team.

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SportTrumponomics quiz

Test your knowledge of the first 100 days of Donald Trump's Presidency

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SportGunpoint victim explains astonishing cool

A cashier at Jimmy John's takeaway in Kansas City, Missouri tells the BBC how he kept his astonishing cool when a robber stuck a gun in his face.

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SportTrump executive order aims to allow Arctic drilling

The US president said he hoped the new order would create "thousands and thousands" of jobs.

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SportKasich: 'Remove North Korea leadership'

Governor Kasich tells the BBC the time has come to "remove" the leaders of the North Korean regime

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SportDonald Trump: "We'll build the wall. Don't even think about it!"

Trump has vowed to build a wall at the Mexico border, even though illegal border crossings are down.

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SportNew website helps US women self-induce abortions

A global advocacy group launches a US abortion website amid growing concerns over abortion access.

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Sport'Luxury' Fyre Festival is cancelled with ticket-holders still stranded in Bahamas

A luxury music festival in the Bahamas is postponed after reports of cancelled flights and no security.

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SportJohnny Depp and other stars in dying fan's zombie movie

The Make A Film Foundation made cancer patient Anthony Conti’s dying wish come true.

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SportExecuted Arkansas man 'convulsed and groaned'

The United Nations condemns the "cruelty" of Arkansas' execution timetable.

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SportFriendly fire inquiry after US soldiers die battling IS

Sgts Joshua Rodgers, 22, and Cameron Thomas, 23, both on their third deployment to Afghanistan.

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SportMichelle Obama: 'I won't run for office' for my children

"It's all well and good until you start running, and then the knives come out," said Mrs Obama.

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SportQualcomm says Apple withholding royalty payments amid legal row

Apple sued chipmaker Qualcomm in January and is now withholding payments until the row is resolved.

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weight loss fitnessDiet tips for a healthy gallbladder

What is a gallbladder diet and what foods support a gallbladder diet? Learn about which foods to avoid and the diet to follow after gallbladder surgery.

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SportAmazon 'style assistant' divides opinion

Amazon's new Echo Look device takes full length photos and offers advice on outfit choices.

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SportUS economy slows sharply in the first quarter

Lower levels of government spending and private investment were behind the slowdown in growth.

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SportTrump fears 'major, major conflict' with North Korea

The US president says he believes China's Xi Jinping is "trying very hard" to end the crisis.

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SportTrump says he misses life before he became US president

Mr Trump says he misses life before he was elected - and social media users couldn't agree more.

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SportGoogle and Facebook duped in huge 'scam'

The two tech firms have confirmed they were tricked out of $100m (£77m) in an alleged scam.

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SportNFL Draft 2017: Myles Garrett picked first by the Cleveland Browns

Defensive end Myles Garrett is the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL Draft in Philadelphia.

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SportUS budget: Scramble to avoid government shutdown

Lawmakers have only hours to pass a bill that will temporarily extend federal funding.

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SportDonald Trump impersonators compete in Los Angeles

Ten Donald Trump impersonators have competed in Los Angeles to win a comedy club contract.

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weight loss fitnessObesity exacerbates type 2 diabetes-related brain abnormalities

People who are overweight and obese with type 2 diabetes may have a greater risk of developing more severe brain abnormalities and cognition complications.

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SportIce cream museum opens in Los Angeles

The tasty pop-up pop-art museum features a pool filled with 100m sprinkles.

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SportArkansas executes Kenneth Williams, fourth man in a week

The ordained Christian minister was put to death despite a plea for mercy from his victim's daughter.

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Sport100 days of Trump

Find out what President Trump has said about where you live since he was inaugurated in January.

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SportDividing line

Donald Trump has continued to promise to build a wall along the US-Mexico border. But he'll have to get through a lot of obstacles first.

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SportMeat-mad couple marry at Spam museum

Mark Benson and fiancee Anne Mousley travelled thousands of miles to Minnesota's Spam museum.

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Sport'Overly obese' body sparks Ohio funeral home fire

The fat in the body burned at a higher temperature, prompting a "grease fire".

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SportPassenger dragged off United Airlines plane wins settlement

Dr David Dao will be paid an undisclosed sum after being violently dragged off a United flight.

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SportWhat next?

BBC defence and diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus answers your questions on US-North Korea tensions.

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SportTennessee family sues after female janitor charged with raping boy

A teenage boy's family sues a school district after he was allegedly raped by a female janitor.

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SportPentagon watchdog probes Flynn payments

A defence department inspector looks into fired Trump aide Michael Flynn's payment by a Russian TV channel.

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SportTrump 'backs down' in new short-term spending bill

Congress is set to vote on a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown for one week.

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SportFox host Watters takes sudden leave after Ivanka remark backlash

Jesse Watters was criticised for a remark about the first daughter but he denies it was lewd.

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SportTwo Americans killed in IS Afghan raid

The soldiers were killed during a raid in eastern Afghanistan, the Pentagon confirms.

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SportEx-VP Joe Biden tells students: If she's drunk, it's rape

The former vice-president was speaking at a college campus event against sexual assault.

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One in four people with diabetes do not know that they have the disease, so what are the risk factors for diabetes and how should the risk be managed?

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SportGift Ngoepe: First Africa-born player in top-flight baseball

South African Gift Ngoepe has been trying to break into Major League Baseball for many years.

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SportTrump's immigrant crime hotline receives calls about aliens and UFOs

The US government line was set up for victims of crimes "committed by removable criminal aliens".

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weight loss fitnessChildhood obesity quadruples risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Children with obesity face four times the risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to children with a body mass index (BMI) in the normal range, according to a study published in the Journal of...

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SportTrump won't scrap Nafta trade deal 'at this time'

President Trump seeks to renegotiate the trade deal with Canada and Mexico, rather than abandon it.

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SportUnited Airlines to offer up to $10,000 for forfeiting seat

Passengers will be given up to $10,000 if they volunteer to forfeit seats on overbooked flights.

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Sport100 days: America in a time of Trump

Trump's election was a celebration for some, a calamity for others. What's the state of the nation now?

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SportAnn Coulter's Berkeley speech cancelled a day beforehand

University officials said they could not guarantee a safe venue for the conservative commentator.

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SportShark Tank's Kevin O'Leary drops out of Tory leadership race

The reality show star failed to gain enough support in Quebec and is now supporting a former rival.

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SportFirst Americans claim sparks controversy

A study that claims humans reached the Americas 130,000 years ago, much earlier than has previously been suggested, has run into controversy.

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SportCouple die 'holding hands' after 69 years of marriage

Isaac and Teresa Vatkin died within 40 minutes of each other on Saturday.

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SportSilicon Valley security robot attacked by drunk man - police

The suspect said he just wanted to "test" the real-life Robocop when he knocked it over.

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SportCanada drops four spots on the World Press Freedom Index

Recent cases of police spying and the trial of a Vice journalist has raised the concerns of media watchdogs.

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SportUS to tighten sanctions on North Korea

Donald Trump's North Korea strategy aims to pressure Kim Jong-un by tightening economic sanctions - state department

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SportJonathan Demme, director of The Silence of the Lambs, dies at 73

The Oscar-winning film-maker also made such films as Philadelphia and Stop Making Sense.

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SportFirst bison calves born in Banff National Park in 140 years

The new calves are the first since the species was hunted almost to extinction in the 1800s.

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SportTrump 'considering draft order to scrap Nafta'

It is unclear whether President Trump will strike down the deal between the US, Mexico and Canada.

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SportToronto firefighters rescue woman stranded on crane

Police say the woman faces possible mischief charges but why she did it remains a mystery.

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SportDairy wars: Why is Trump threatening Canada over milk?

President Trump has slapped tariffs on Canadian lumber - now he's going after their dairy farmers. Why?

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SportUS parks may lose federal protection

National lands could lose federal protection as Trump seeks to unleash a wave of American energy.

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SportIn the small print

Donald Trump is expected to announce a tax plan that would lower rates for businesses.

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SportFitbit investigates report of 'exploding' tracker

A woman in Wisconsin said she suffered second-degree burns when her fitness tracker exploded.

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SportTrump seeks to slash tax for businesses

Analysts say the plan will add to the deficit but the US government says growth will pay for it.

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SportGrassroots resistance

Across America, Democrats are hoping to win Republican heartlands in President Trump's first major electoral test.

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SportChina convicts US woman Sandy Phan-Gillis for spying

The business consultant is sentenced to three and a half years in prison but may be deported soon.

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Contrary to popular belief among doctors and the public, saturated fat does not clog up the arteries and cause coronary heart disease, say researchers.

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Exposure to environments outside a comfortable temperature could help tackle major metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity, and should be reflected in modern building practices, finds a...

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weight loss fitnessLittle kids' regular bedtimes and ability to regulate emotions may lessen obesity risk

Study finds link between routines, emotions and weight.Family structure including regular bedtimes, mealtimes and limited screen time appear to be linked to better emotional health in...

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weight loss fitnessEmotional overeating in children linked to home environment not genes

Overeating by children who are stressed or upset is mainly influenced by their home environment and not by their genes, according to new research led by UCL.

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SportThaad: US moves missile defence system to South Korea site

The move sparked protests and is opposed by China which says it could upset the regional security balance.

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SportUnited Airlines investigates giant bunny death

Simon the 90cm-long rabbit was being flown in the cargo hold from London to Chicago's O'Hare International.

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SportClothing firm Nordstrom castigated for $425 mud-coated jeans

Critics say the garments are worn by "rich liberals pretending to know what hard work feels like".

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SportBlooming marvellous!

Following years of drought, California's deserts have erupted with a "super bloom" of wildflowers visible even from space.

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SportTaking toll

A recent study found that white middle-aged Americans are dying faster than blacks and Hispanics. But the reality is not quite what it seems.

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SportGlobal impact

Seven ways Donald Trump's presidency has changed the US and its relationship with the world.

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SportUS judge blocks Trump's threat to withhold city funding

San Francisco had argued it could lose billions of dollars if the administration's order took effect.

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SportObama criticised for '$400,000 Wall Street speech'

The former US president previously admonished "fat cat bankers on Wall Street".

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SportFitness tracker logs steps after husband says she died

The Connecticut man says his wife was killed by a home invader with a voice like actor Vin Diesel's.

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SportCalifornia beauty queen, 27, jailed for child porn

Meghan Alt sold images she took of a four-year-old relative to a Marine stationed in California.

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SportTrump backs down on border wall funding

If cash for a wall is left out of the budget bill, a government shutdown can be averted this week.

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SportCoca Cola to cut 1,200 jobs

Sales of fizzy drinks at Coca Cola are falling as consumers turn away from sugary pop.

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SportLockheed Martin profits take fall, despite sales increase

The US defence giant has been targeted by US President Donald Trump for the cost of one of its fighter jet programs.

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SportShareholders angry over fake accounts disrupt Wells Fargo meeting

Board members retained their seats but are struggling to contain fallout from the scandal.

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SportBeyonce to offer US college scholarships to female students

The singer will give young women the chance to study the creative arts, music, literature and African-American studies.

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SportWhite House blocks Flynn document request

It rebuffs a request by a committee investigating former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.

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Learn about how junk food may contribute to diabetes, including information on trans fats. What are the diabetes-friendly options when eating out?

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SportIvanka Trump forced to defend father at G20 women's summit

Donald Trump's eldest daughter was speaking at an event with German leader Angela Merkel.

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SportA warm homecoming

The 44th president returns to Chicago trying to inspire the nation’s youth to be more civic-minded.

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SportHas the US started a lumber trade war with Canada?

Canada is calling new tariffs on softwood lumber import to the US "unfair and punitive".

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Physical activity can lower the risk of heart damage in middle-aged and older adults and reduce the levels of heart damage in people who are obese, according to research published in JACC: Heart...

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SportGroans at Ivanka at G20 women's summit

The audience reacts negatively as Ivanka defends her father in Berlin.

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SportShea Moisture apology after ad backlash

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

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SportNorth Korea tensions: US submarine arrives in South Korea

It comes amid heightened tensions, and fears North Korea is planning more nuclear or missile tests.

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SportUS embassy 'promotes Trump's Florida resort'

Democrats say a post on the US embassy website in London promotes the president's Mar-a-Lago resort.

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SportStudents sue Berkeley amid Coulter row

Two campus groups claim their right to free speech was violated by the university's decision.

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SportDonald Trump's first 100 days in 100 of his own words

The story of Donald Trump's first 100 days as president using 100 of his own words.

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SportMuch-loved 'George Washington oak tree' cut down

A much-loved, 600-year old, New Jersey oak tree with a George Washington connection has been cut down.

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SportOntario to trial giving poor a basic income

The move to pay C$16,989 ($12,600) to individuals in a pilot scheme echoes a trial study in Finland.

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SportHappy Days actress Erin Moran 'died from cancer' at 56

Erin Moran also starred in the show's spin-off series Joanie Loves Chachi.

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SportNorth Korea nuclear: White House to summon Senate for briefing

The unusual move comes amid rising tension over North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

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SportHillary Clinton 'blamed KGB, FBI and KKK' for her loss

Clinton 'had no rationale' during campaign

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SportUS government shutdown: How did we get here again?

The US is days away from a potential government shutdown. It's happened before. What is going on?

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SportFacebook’s Sheryl Sandberg on grief: It does get better

Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg speaks movingly about her grief after the sudden death of her husband.

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SportObama reminded at youth event: 'I'm old'

Former US President Barack Obama could not help a rueful smile when a panellist in Chicago told him he was in eighth grade when America's first black president was elected.

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SportTrump speaks to record-breaking Nasa astronaut Peggy Whitson

'Better you than me,' jokes US president as astronaut Peggy Whitson reveals drinking recycled urine.

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SportNew Orleans removes first of four Confederate statues

City workers in bullet-proof gear removed the Confederate statue under the protection of police snipers.

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SportUS-Israeli man, 18, in court over threats against Jewish centres

Prosecutors say Michael Kadar made hoax calls to airlines, hospitals and Jewish schools worldwide.

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Obesity is a known risk factor for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The latest study shows that an expectant mother's diet might also be a risk factor.

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SportFlorida high school student's prom dress promotes the Black Lives Matter movement

A 17-year-old from Florida goes to her high school prom in a dress which highlights the Black Lives Matter movement.

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SportUS toddler survives fall from bus

The four-year-old escaped with a broken jaw after the incident in Arkansas.

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SportArkansas set for rare US double execution

Lawyers for Jack Jones and Marcel Williams are seeking stays on grounds of poor health.

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SportToy-maker Hasbro revenues boosted by Monopoly sales

The owner says there was strong demand for board games as well as digital gaming growth.

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SportHammer kills Illinois student in freak athletics accident

Volunteer Ethan Roser, 19, was accidentally hit by the object during an athletics event on campus.

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Research suggests that a low calorie diet, intensive lifestyle therapy, and weight-loss surgery may help with type 2 diabetes. Learn more in this article.

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SportAstronaut Peggy Whitson breaks new space record

Peggy Whitson has now spent more time than any other US astronaut in space, breaking Jeff Williams' 534-day record.

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SportNorth Korean university names detained US citizen

Kim Sang-duk, also known as Tony Kim, was teaching at a Pyongyang institution before his arrest.

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Sport100 days, 100 voters

We asked 100 Americans what they think about President Trump's first 100 days.

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SportAurora photographers find new night sky lights and call them Steve

Steve is a "remarkably common" gas ribbon in the upper atmosphere.

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SportNorth Korea 'ready to sink' US aircraft carrier Vinson

The USS Carl Vinson is expected off the peninsula soon, amid rising regional tension.

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SportIlie Nastase repeatedly asked if I was a virgin, says Pam Shriver

Former US Open finalist Pam Shriver says Romania Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase made inappropriate comments during their playing days.

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SportThousands turn out for Washington March for Science

Thousands of scientists have taken part in a demonstration in Washington DC in protest against what they see as a global political assault on facts.

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SportMarches held across world over scientific research threat

This one was in Washington DC.

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SportNorth Korea 'detains American citizen'

The detention of a third US man comes amid heightened tension on the peninsula.

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weight loss fitnessAre you a chocaholic? Your genes could be to blame

Researchers have uncovered a number of genetic variants that affect what foods we choose to eat, including one variant linked to higher chocolate intake.

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SportHappy Days actress Erin Moran dies at 56

Erin Moran also starred in the show's spin-off series Joanie Loves Chachi.

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SportIn Pictures: Science marchers defy rain in Washington DC

Thousands joined the first-ever March for Science in the US capital, despite the rain.

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SportGunshot survivors bare all for photographer

Photographer Kathy Shorr has photographed 101 gun shooting survivors throughout the US in a powerful new photography project.

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SportAmerican Airlines pram clash: Footage captures aftermath

Footage posted online by a passenger shows what happened after an incident when a mother said she was struck by a pram.

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SportMarch for Science: Rallies worldwide to protest against political interference

Thousands of scientists demonstrate in cities around the world against an "assault on facts".

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SportUS to honour 'dumb' Australia migrant deal

The US agrees to accept asylum seekers under a resettlement plan previously condemned by President Trump.

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SportAmerican Airlines suspends employee after clash over pram

An American Airlines employee is removed from duty after the ugly exchange in San Francisco.

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SportThe man who has President Trump's ear

Jared Kushner is probably the most powerful 36-year-old in the world. Here Radio 4's PM profiles him.

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SportUnited Airlines to tie executive pay to customer satisfaction

Boss Oscar Munoz will no longer become company chairman after the passenger ejection incident.

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SportTrumplomacy: What does US embrace of the Saudis mean?

There's been a shift in US policy towards Iran and Saudi Arabia, reports Barbara Plett Usher.

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SportSyria war: US ground troops kill 'leading IS member'

The US says Abdurakhmon Uzbeki is a close associate of the IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

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SportIndia visit 'very productive' despite controversy, says Sajjan

Canada's Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan was snubbed by Punjab's chief minister.

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SportNastase makes derogatory Williams remark

Romania's Fed Cup captain Ilie Nastase is heard making a derogatory comment about Serena Williams' unborn child.

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SportExxon Mobil denied permission to resume Russian oil work

Donald Trump says US oil firms, including Exxon Mobil, cannot resume drilling in Russia.

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SportRussian MP incensed after son jailed in US

Valery Seleznev said the sentence was "passed by man-eaters" and that his son was "abducted".

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SportCanada police arrest 104 men in child prostitution dragnet

A four-year-long undercover investigation targeted men who tried to have sex with underage prostitutes.

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SportToronto woman misses Galapagos cruise after Air Canada bump

Vicki Russell says she was left 'distraught' when Air Canada failed to get her an alternate flight.

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SportFlorida senator quits after using racial slur in bar

Miami Republican Frank Artiles calls his actions a "distraction" to his colleagues.

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SportTwo more arrested in Michigan in first FGM prosecution in US

The Michigan couple allegedly performed the procedure on girls between the ages of six to eight.

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weight loss fitnessEating meat may increase risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a growing concern. A new study finds that consuming animal protein might increase the risk of developing the disease.

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SportUS Navy cracks down on sharing of intimate photographs

The order comes after an investigation into the sharing of images of female marines on Facebook.

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SportGeorgia parents win legal battle to name baby girl Allah

Civil liberties activists hail the ruling, but a Muslim advocacy group finds the surname insensitive.

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SportJeff Sessions 'reminded' Hawaii is a state, and #AskTheresaMay criticises premier

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

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SportAya Hijazi returns to US from Egyptian prison

Aya Hijazi was flown back to the US on Thursday night with her family on a US government jet.

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SportCuba Gooding Sr found dead in LA

He was the lead singer of 70s soul band Main Ingredient, and father to the Oscar-winning actor.

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SportBarbie out of fashion as Mattel slumps

Sales of Barbie have fallen sharply, adding to a worse-than-expected slump for the toy maker.

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SportUS 'debates charging Julian Assange'

The Wikileaks founder has been granted asylum by Ecuador in London so is beyond the reach of the US.

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SportTrump launches investigation into steel dumping

Investigation is designed to stop countries from exporting artificially cheap steel to the US.

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SportSports Direct breaks into US market

The retailer buys two sporting and outdoor chains in an effort to gain a foothold in the US.

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SportJuicero: Juicing boss defends $400 machine

Juicero ridiculed after it emerges sachets of ingredients can be squeezed just as easily by hand.

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SportLA airport failed to spot gun in hand luggage

An off-duty policewoman inadvertently flew to Taiwan carrying a gun, undetected by airport security.

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SportWhale of a time

Killer whale Takara was already pregnant when the end of the breeding programme was announced.

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SportPath cleared for Arkansas executions

The state Supreme Court overturns a judge's ruling blocking the state from using a lethal drug.

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SportHard times?

Whether young people move out is 'tied to economic security' but expectations are changing too.

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SportTiger Woods out for six months after back operation

Tiger Woods undergoes back surgery to treat ongoing pain in his back and leg which has kept him out since February.

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SportUS fugitive teacher found with student after month on run

Tad Cummins and his student, Elizabeth Thomas, have been missing since 13 March.

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SportTrump-targeted judge gets high-profile immigration case

The high-profile lawsuit goes to a Mexican-American jurist whom the president called a "hater".

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SportWill a new foreign property buyer's tax cool Toronto's housing market?

Ontario's move comes almost a year after British Columbia brought in a similar speculation tax.

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SportAaron Hernandez had 'John 3:16 on forehead' in jail suicide

The former New England Patriots star reportedly wrote the gospel verse before taking his own life.

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SportNew England Patriots deny Trump snub

The club says many players "did not see the need to go" to a ceremony at the White House after winning the Super Bowl twice in three years.

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SportPavement outside White House shut permanently to public

The new restriction moves public view of the executive mansion more than 80ft farther back.

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SportHusband of NY judge found dead challenges reports of suicide

Sheila Abdus-Salaam's widow says those who knew her well do not believe she took her own life.

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SportAnn Coulter vows to speak at Berkley after speech cancelled

The conservative author's upcoming speech in Berkeley, California was cancelled over safety concerns.

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SportFox host's firing reignites culture wars

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

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SportVenezuela state oil company gave cash to Trump inauguration

Its state-owned oil firm gave $500,000 to the Trump's inauguration, newly released records show.

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SportCanadian woman faces human smuggling charges

Police say they seized "a significant amount of cash" after searching her home.

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SportMultiple Arkansas executions blocked by judge

First one inmate got a stay, then another court blocked all seven executions temporarily.

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Sport'My wife suffered'

James Phillips' wife Mary was raped and murdered in 1996 and her tormentor is now on death row.

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SportSerena Williams: World number two's pregnancy is confirmed

World number two and 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams is pregnant and due in the autumn, her representative confirms.

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SportRob Gronkowski offers help to Sean Spicer in media briefing

Patriots star Rob Gronkowski offers to help Sean Spicer keep White House journalists in line.

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SportCanada hits back in dairy dispute with the US

Canada's ambassador says Canada is being unfairly blamed for dairy woes in Wisconsin and New York.

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SportExtreme violence

Born in the barrios of Los Angeles, MS-13 has risen to become one of the world's most feared gangs.

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SportNorth Korea: Pentagon addresses confusion over strike group

Defence Secretary James Mattis says that he USS Carl Vinson is now sailing towards North Korea.

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SportO'Reilly loses job over harassment claims

Fox News presenter Bill O'Reilly loses job over allegations of sexual harassment of female colleagues

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weight loss fitnessDiabetic diet: Quick recipe ideas and healthful meal plans

Why is diet important for diabetes and what foods should be eaten or avoided? Learn about meal planning methods, portion control and a five day meal plan.

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SportMiami state senator Frank Artiles 'sorry' for racial slur

"I ask for your forgiveness," the Florida lawmaker told colleagues after his n-word outburst.

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SportEmirates to cut US flights after Trump travel restrictions

Cutbacks come after President Donald Trump's controversial travel bans target Middle East.

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SportFox News 'to drop host Bill O'Reilly' after harassment cases

Fox executives are reportedly holding crisis meetings on how to get rid of the O'Reilly Factor host.

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Sport'Trump must hang' Fresno State University lecturer on leave

The California academic tweeted that the president should hang "to save American democracy".

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SportHoliday Inn hotels hit by card payment system hack

About 1,200 hotels in the US and Puerto Rico were infected by credit card-stealing malware.

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SportTrump orders Iran nuclear deal review despite compliance

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson noted Mr Trump's fears over Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism.

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SportIceberg tourists flock to Newfoundland town

A new resident off the coast of a Canadian town has turned it into a cool tourist spot.

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SportUtah judge under fire for calling convicted rapist a 'good man'

Keith Robert Vallejo, a former Mormon bishop, was convicted of sexual abuse and object rape.

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SportJust say no

The US Attorney General says the drug war reduced violent crime. Officers who were the front lines disagree.

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SportEx-NFL player kills himself in prison

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez has killed himself in prison, US officials say, days after being acquitted of murder.

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SportAdidas apologises for 'you survived Boston Marathon' email

The sportswear apologises for an email praising runners who "survived" the 2017 Boston Marathon.

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weight loss fitnessElectroacupuncture may improve regulation of blood sugar in overweight and obese women

For women who are overweight or obese and are unable to exercise, new research appearing online in The FASEB Journal suggests combining acupuncture with an electrical current may help.

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SportUS 'armada' was not sailing to N Korea

The Carl Vinson strike group sailed in the opposite direction despite US statements, it has emerged.

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SportThe US view on snap UK election

US congressman tells the BBC his impressions, landing in London as election announced.

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Sport'Living a nightmare'

Ledell Lee says he is living a nightmare he cannot wake up from as he awaits his execution in Arkansas.

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SportStunning pictures

A study that attached cameras with suction cups to the backs of Antarctic whales has revealed never before seen feeding habits and social interactions.

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SportGunman kills three people at random in Fresno

The gunman was arrested and had been wanted for another murder at a motel last week.

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SportDemocrats hope for upset victory in Georgia' sixth district

President Trump and Hollywood celebrities have entered the fray in the off-year election race.

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SportVanessa Marcotte: Man in court over woman killed jogging

Vanessa Marcotte, a 27-year-old Google manager, was killed during a midday run last summer.

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SportSlims River: Climate change causes "river piracy" in Canada's Yukon

When a team of scientists went to the Yukon to study the Slims River, all they found was a "skinny lake".

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SportiRobot sues Hoover and Black & Decker over robo-vacuums

US tech firm claims Hoover, Black & Decker and others have misused its inventions.

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SportPolice chief: Search for Steve Stephens has ended

The head of Cleveland police announced that Stephens shot and killed himself after a police chase.

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weight loss fitnessOsteoarthritis linked to high-fat diet

A new study demonstrates a connection between osteoarthritis and a high-fat, high-carbohydrate diet. Coconut oil, however, may have a protective effect.

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Sport'Facebook killer' found dead in vehicle

Steve Stephens, US killer who posted video of attack on Facebook, found shot dead in vehicle in apparent suicide

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SportTrump order to target foreign worker visa programme

India's technology sector is worried about the US president's order to overhaul a visa programme.

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SportAir Canada apologises after 'bumping' boy, 10, from flight

The 10-year-old boy's dad says people are 'fed up' with overbooking and he 'thought it was a joke'.

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SportYouTube pranksters Daddyofive deny child abuse claims

Family prank channel Daddyofive deny allegations of child abuse by viewers and YouTuber Philip DeFranco.

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SportBank of America sees profits jump

The US bank is the latest to report higher profits, helped by gains in its global banking unit.

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SportBoston Marathon's first woman Kathrine Switzer competes 50 years later

Kathrine Switzer, now 70, made headlines in 1967 after daring to enter the all-male marathon.

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SportFind My iPhone crowd catches Coachella festival 'thief'

More than 100 iPhones have been found in a single backpack at the Coachella music festival in California.

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SportTurkey referendum: Trump congratulates Erdogan

Donald Trump differs from European leaders in assessing the narrow win for Turkey's president.

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SportPrince William and Lady Gaga discuss mental health

Watch an excerpt of their video conversation from their homes in London and Los Angeles.

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weight loss fitnessWhat makes us move? Mouse study sheds light

New mouse study examines the brain activity that motivates us to be physically active and finds a new type of brain cell that stops us from being immobile.

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SportCourt halts two Arkansas executions

A series of seven lethal injections in 11 days has drawn condemnation for its unprecedented speed.

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SportWeetabix 'set to be sold to US firm'

The British cereal company is expected to be bought in a £1.8bn deal, reports suggest.

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SportFlipping districts

Faced with Republicans controlling all the levers of government, Democrats are turning to progressive activism.

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SportCascade Mall shooting: Suspected gunman found dead in prison cell

The 20-year-old was awaiting trial accused of killing five people at a shopping centre in 2016.

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SportHuge US fine for Brazilian giant

A US judge formally sentences the engineering giant over bribery in 12 Latin American countries.

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SportTrump upstaged by Easter Bunny

President Trump had to share the limelight with a bespectacled rabbit at the White House egg roll.

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SportBoy crushed in rotating restaurant named

The five-year-old died after becoming pinned between a wall and a table at the high-rise diner.

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SportOhio Facebook shooting suspect a 'monster' who 'just snapped'

Steve Stephens blames his ex-girlfriend and mother for his "built-in anger" and gambling debts.

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SportDid Melania give husband anthem 'nudge'?

The first lady appears to subtly remind President Trump to place his hand over his heart at the White House Easter egg roll.

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SportPence warns North Korea not to test Donald Trump

US Vice-President Mike Pence tells North Korea "all options are on the table" after its failed missile launch.

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SportMeet Tarzan - the robot designed to monitor crops

How a robot designed to swing between cables could help farmers monitor crops.

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SportThe Fate of the Furious breaks global box office record

It had the strongest worldwide opening weekend in film history, estimates suggest.

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SportPrince Harry on Diana grief

Prince Harry tells the Daily Telegraph he spent 20 years trying not to think about the death of his mother.

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Scientists find a protein that inhibits the positive effect of brown and beige fat. This may mean the protein is a risk factor for diabetes and obesity.

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SportPence visits Korean demilitarised zone

The US vice-president's visit follows a failed missile test by North Korea at the weekend.

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SportLondon attack: Victim Melissa Cochran returns to US

Melissa Cochran was injured in the Westminster attack, which claimed the life of her husband Kurt.

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SportCleveland Facebook Live killer hunted by police

A search is under way for a man who broadcast the fatal shooting of a "random" victim on social media.

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SportRace detective

A business analyst in the US sifts through data and photos to identify running cheats.

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SportCan Democrats 'make Trump furious'?

A 30-year old Democrat is leading the race to win a seat held by Republicans for almost 40 years.

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SportUnited Airlines changes policy after 'horrific' passenger ordeal

The airline says passengers will no longer be required to leave overbooked flights at the last minute.

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SportJames Bond actor Clifton James dies at 96

He appeared alongside Roger Moore as Sherriff JW Pepper in two Bond films during the 1970s.

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SportUS 'working with China' over North Korea

Trump's top security adviser says they are planning a response to North Korea's nuclear programme.

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SportStampeding buffalo are returning to Canada

More than 50 indigenous Canadian tribes have united to reintroduce North America's largest land mammal.

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SportTrump tax march draws thousands to streets

Protesters gather in cities across the US to call for the president to release his tax returns.

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SportApril the Giraffe prepares to give birth, finally

It has been a prolonged pregnancy, but April the internet star is finally having her calf.

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SportDana Vollmer, the Olympic swimmer racing while six months pregnant

Being six months pregnant has not stopped Dana Vollmer training for the Tokyo Olympics.

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SportIS death toll from US strike reaches 90

The fighters were killed in the most powerful non-nuclear bomb ever used by the US in combat.

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SportRadiohead quit Coachella stage twice after technical problems

Audio malfunctions force Radiohead to quit the stage twice during their headline performance at the California festival.

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SportTodd Heap, ex-NFL star, kills daughter, three, in truck accident

Todd Heap's three-year-old daughter died after a truck accident in the driveway of his Arizona home.

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SportArkansas judge blocks lethal injection drug ahead of executions

One of three lethal injection drugs due to be used in a series of executions next week is blocked.

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SportRiding high

Donald Trump is riding high in much of the Arab world's eyes. So what is behind this and will it last?

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SportTale of two mothers

Under Donald Trump's new immigration order, even undocumented immigrants with similar circumstances can have opposite outcomes.

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SportLiberal fake news

Following the results of the US presidential race, has fake news from the left seen a surge in popularity?

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SportThe cartoons capturing the imagination of Trump's America

Antonio Branco, an editorial cartoonist, is known for his conservative take on current affairs.

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SportUS elite school Choate Rosemary Hall 'sorry' over sexual abuse

Students at an elite school in Connecticut were sexually abused for over four decades, a report says.

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SportDepp protests against Arkansas executions

Actor Johnny Depp protests against Arkansas' unprecedented execution schedule

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SportAaron Hernandez: Footballer acquitted of double murder

Prosecutors pointed to the former New England player's tattoos as 'evidence' he had murdered the men.

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SportWhite House to keep visitor logs secret

Mr Trump breaks with his predecessor's policy, citing national security and privacy concerns.

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SportMOAB strike: US military defend use of massive bomb in Afghanistan

US and Afghan forces at the blast site reportedly saw no evidence of civilian casualties.

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SportTrump manifesto man held after 10-day manhunt

Police say the fugitive researched survival tactics before stealing weapons and silencers.

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SportUS governor covers budget plan with dung

Jim Justice shows everyone what he thinks of the state budget proposal.

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SportArkansas governor backs unprecedented execution spree

The state plans to execute seven men over 11 days beginning on Monday.

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SportGeorge Lucas honours 'the boss' Carrie Fisher

The Star Wars creator pays tribute to the late Princess Leia actress, calling her "strong, smart, funny".

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SportTrump signs measure targeting Planned Parenthood funding

The president quietly signs a measure aimed at cutting federal grants for the family planning group.

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SportUS sends first troops to Somalia since 1994

The last regular US soldiers left after the "Black Hawk Down" killings of special forces personnel.

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SportFirefighters put out a blaze at the Bellagio in Las Vegas

The famous Las Vegas strip was closed on Thursday night while firefighters tackled the blaze.

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SportStung by scorpion on United Airlines plane in Canada

Richard Bell describes how a scorpion fell on his head during a United Airlines flight.

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SportThe moment MOAB bomb struck IS cave and tunnel systems

Footage shows the massive bomb being dropped by US forces on IS cave systems in Afghanistan.

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SportMOAB strike: US bombing of IS in Afghanistan 'killed dozens'

The US "mother of all bombs" attack did not affect civilians, the Afghan defence ministry says.

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SportDetroit doctor Jumana Nagarwala faces life for FGM

Jumana Nagarwala mutilated girls aged between six and eight over 12 years, prosecutors say.

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SportTrade agenda

Trade was one of the dominant themes in Donald Trump's election campaign, but what are his priorities?

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SportNative Americans would say I grew up 'white'

Talking identity, hunting and beaver trapping while on a canoe trip with Jordan Whitebull, one of the few Native Americans in rural Arkansas.

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SportSyrian-American poet's view of the conflict

Amal Kassir lost 11 family members in Syria last Tuesday - but not in the suspected chemical attack.

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SportCIA chief Pompeo: Wikileaks 'hostile intelligence service'

The anti-secrecy organisation is abetted by states such as Russia, Mike Pompeo says.

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SportUnited Airlines passenger's family 'horrified'

Dr David Dao's daughter Crystal speaks out after he was filmed being dragged screaming off a flight.

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SportDonald Trump: IS bombing 'another successful job'

President Trump hails the destruction of a tunnel complex used by so-called Islamic State in Afghanistan.

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SportArchive: GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb test

In 2003, the US Department of Defense released footage of the Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb test (MOAB).

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SportHow Canada plans to legalise cannabis

Canada's government has introduced a bill to legalise and regulate pot. What's in it?

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SportCanada unveils plans to legalise recreational marijuana

The government will let police do roadside saliva tests for signs of marijuana use while driving.

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SportKorans found in toilets at University of Texas at Dallas

Police are reviewing security footage and have called the case "strange" and "very unusual".

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SportTrouble in paradise

What Trump's neighbours in Palm Beach, Florida, think of his visits

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SportGirl narrowly escapes barbershop gunfire

Two bullets miss a four-year-old girl sitting in an Arizona barbershop by inches.

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SportUS military drops 'mother of all bombs on IS' in Afghanistan

The GBU-43 bomb was used for the first time in combat to target an IS tunnel complex, the US says.

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SportHow Rosa Parks' house moved 4,000 miles

An artist took extreme measures to preserve a former home of the American civil rights pioneer.

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SportTrump's Mar-a-Lago kitchen cited for food safety violations

The 13 issues included broken fridges which meant that meat and fish were kept at unsafe temperatures.

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SportTrump threatens to cut Obamacare payments

The president says withholding reimbursements to health insurers will force Democrats to negotiate.

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SportTrump reverses course in 24 hours from Nato to China to Fed

From China to the US central bank, the US president shifts stance, hinting at a more pragmatic style.

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SportSenior New York judge Sheila Abdus-Salaam found dead in Hudson River

The body of the first black woman to serve in New York's highest court is found in the Hudson River.

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SportShia LaBeouf is living alone in Lapland for a month for his art

Shia LaBeouf is spending a month in an isolated cabin in Lapland for a new art project.

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SportIt's complicated: Trump's steep learning curve

One day, you're a wealthy businessman- the next, you're solving the North Korea nuclear problem.

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SportJP Morgan Chase first-quarter profit rises 17%

The US bank's results for the first three months of the year were better than expected.

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SportSylvester Stallone sues 'greedy' film studio

The star wants profits from Warner Bros which he says are owed from Demolition Man.

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SportBoy learns to drive on YouTube for McDonald's joyride

The Ohio boy drove his sister to the restaurant and obeyed all traffic laws, police say.

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weight loss fitnessBeing either overweight or underweight may increase risk of migraines

A new meta-analysis finds a link between body mass index and migraine risk. Weighing either too much or too little may increase the risk of migraines.

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SportDavid Dao dragged off United flight files court papers

His lawyers demand the airline preserve all evidence of the forced removal that has sparked outrage.

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SportTesla board 'too close to Elon Musk'

A group of major shareholders has questioned the independence of the electric carmaker's board.

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SportTrumplomacy

Foreign Minister Lavrov complained about US actions and its press corps, writes Barbara Plett Usher.

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SportFatally flawed

A double murder highlights an array of flaws and loopholes in US law that keep guns in the hands of domestic abusers.

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Sport'Cold and beautiful'

Readers cite whisky and curling high up on the list of why Scotland and Canada should join forces.

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SportDonald Trump: China 'not a currency manipulator'

The US president rows back on a campaign promise which could have led to a trade war.

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SportSecret US nuclear bomb videos revealed

After decades of secrecy, a California based laboratory has digitalised a hoard of recently unclassified US nuclear testing videos.

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SportMalala is 'humbled' by honorary Canadian citizenship

The Nobel Peace prize laureate tells Canadians to advocate for more female education funds.

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SportUS comedian Charlie Murphy dies of leukaemia aged 57

He was actor Eddie Murphy's older brother and once worked as his bodyguard.

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SportManchester by the Sea plotline 'inspired couple to kill son'

The film about a dad who accidentally kills his children in a fire allegedly sparked the murder plot.

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SportTrump says Nato 'no longer obsolete'

After meeting Nato's head, Mr Trump says the terrorism threat has underlined the alliance's importance.

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SportRex Tillerson: 'Low level of trust between our countries'

The US secretary of state held talks with his Russian counterpart, and President Putin, in Moscow.

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SportCharging Bull artist wants removal of 'Fearless Girl' statue

The sculptor argues that the girl's presence facing his work distorts his own artistic message.

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SportMcKelvey: Is Kansas election a bellwether?

A district that went heavily for Trump just elected a Republican congressman by a narrow margin. What does this say about the president's popularity?

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SportIllinois woman plotted Valentine's Day Canada mall massacre

The 25-year-old planned with two others to use rifles and gas bombs to kill shoppers at a food court.

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Sport'I miss Malaysia'

A moving letter written by a Malaysian-born teenager qualified her for eight Ivy League schools.

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SportWhite House spokesman Sean Spicer: 'I screwed up'

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has said his gaffe about Adolf Hitler not using chemical weapons during World War Two was "inexcusable and reprehensible".

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SportApple takes Swatch to court over 'Tick Different' ads

The tech giant says the watchmaker's Tick Different slogan is too similar to its own marketing.

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SportWhite House's Sean Spicer says Hitler gaffe 'inexcusable'

Sean Spicer says he "screwed up" when he suggested the Syrian president was worse than Hitler.

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SportNo more forced removals - United Airlines

United Airlines' chief executive says there will be no repeat of the scenes showed on video of a screaming man being dragged off an aircraft.

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SportSan Francisco's food delivery service by robot

An autonomous robot company is offering a food delivery service in San Francisco.

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SportUnited Airlines boss Oscar Munoz will not resign

Oscar Munoz said he felt "shame and embarrassment" over the forcible removal of a seated passenger.

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SportFernando Alonso: McLaren driver to miss Monaco Grand Prix for Indianapolis 500

McLaren's Fernando Alonso is given permission to miss this year's Monaco Grand Prix so he can race in the Indianapolis 500.

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SportOhio prison inmates 'built computers and hid them in ceiling'

The pair of prisoners at a US institution obtained the hardware through a PC recycling programme.

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SportMelania Trump wins damages from Daily Mail over 'escort' allegation

The US First Lady accepts damages from the Daily Mail over allegations she worked as an escort.

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SportSyria war: Tillerson to press Russia over Assad support

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is in Moscow for talks amid mounting tensions over Syria.

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SportLyric battle

Harvard wants to change the words of its university song to make it more inclusive.

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SportYou're a yogi, Harry

A Toronto group has been raising money for charity with Harry Potter-themed yoga classes.

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SportDonald Trump: Ohio women give their verdict

Five women from the Midwestern state of Ohio give their verdict on how Donald Trump is doing as president.

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SportUS accuses Russia of cover-up in Syria chemical attack

Russia has tried to deflect blame for a deadly chemical attack away from the Syrian government, the US has said.

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SportUnited boss sorry for 'horrific' incident

CEO of United Airlines apologises for 'truly horrific' removal of passenger from overbooked flight

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SportWhite House: United Airlines incident 'troubling'

White House press secretary Sean Spicer says footage of a screaming passenger being dragged off an overbooked United Airlines flight is "troubling".

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SportWhite House remark on Hitler and chemical weapons draws ire

Critics quickly pointed out that Nazis used gas to kill Jews and others during the Holocaust.

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SportSpicer: 'Hitler didn't even sink to chemical weapons'

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has been criticised after declaring that Adolf Hitler didn't use chemical weapons during World War II.

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SportCanada to tackle overbooking on flights

The law is expected to set out compensation rules for passengers denied their paid airline seats.

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SportTrump administration 'to sell Nigeria planes' for Boko Haram fight

The Obama administration halted the deal after a Nigerian air strike killed 90 civilians in January.

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SportCan airlines "bump" people off flights?

Rachael Thorn explains what "flight bumping" is.

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weight loss fitnessAvocados can help to treat metabolic syndrome, says review

A new review concludes that avocados may help to treat metabolic syndrome by tackling a number of risk factors for the condition, such as high cholesterol.

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SportOhio woman charged with knifepoint rape of male taxi-driver

A 23-year-old woman faces charges of raping a cab driver before robbing him.

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weight loss fitnessLink between vascular disease and Alzheimer's strengthened

Middle-aged adults with at least two risk factors for vascular disease may have higher levels of beta-amyloid - a hallmark of Alzheimer's - in later life.

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SportSan Bernardino school gunman portrayed blissful marriage

Before the attack, Cedric Anderson rhapsodised on social media about "my wonderful little wife".

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SportEyewitness on how passenger was dragged off plane

Witness describes how the passenger sat next to her was dragged off overbooked plane.

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SportMichigan student charged in 'peanut butter hazing'

A 20-year-old is charged with misdemeanour hazing over the incident at Central Michigan University.

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weight loss fitnessObesity may influence rheumatoid arthritis blood tests

New research reveals that in women, obesity may influence blood tests used to diagnose and monitor rheumatoid arthritis.

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weight loss fitnessBest treatments for an overactive bladder

Learn about different treatment options for an overactive bladder, such as dietary and lifestyle changes. Also learn how to monitor an overactive bladder.

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SportTillerson: Assad reign ending

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Syria's President Assad has no long term future.

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SportUnited CEO says removed passenger was 'disruptive and belligerent'

The airline is in the spotlight after a passenger was violently removed from an overbooked flight.

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weight loss fitnessOlive oil compound found to reverse the damage of high-fat diet

A new mouse study looks at the effects of a polyphenol commonly found in extra-virgin olive oil on liver health and insulin resistance.

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SportPrayer row

Supports and detractors have been clashing over the nearly 20-year-old religious accommodation policy.

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SportLast witness

In some death penalty states, the law says volunteers with no connection to the crime must watch every execution.

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SportAlabama 'Luv Guv' Robert Bentley quits over relationship with aide

Robert Bentley allegedly used "an atmosphere of intimidation" to cover up an affair with an aide.

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SportPulitzers: Investigation into Trump's philanthropy wins

Winning reporter David Fahrenthold also revealed Mr Trump's obscene comments about women.

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SportTriple murder suspect jumps in 'apparent suicide' at Ohio courthouse

Surveillance footage shows Robert Seman leaping off a fourth floor balcony inside a courthouse.

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SportWorld Cup 2026: USA, Canada and Mexico will launch joint bid to host tournament

The USA, Canada and Mexico announce they will launch a historic joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup.

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SportShooting at California primary school

'Multiple' victims in shooting at primary school in San Bernardino, California, fire service says

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SportWells Fargo claws back another $75m from former bosses

The former boss of the US bank, John Stumpf, will pay back $28m over his role in a fake accounts scandal.

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SportScales of justice

As Neil Gorsuch is confirmed to the Supreme Court, here are six hot-button issues he could have a say on.

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SportTrump celebrates Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch's swearing in

The 49-year-old judge says he is "humbed" as he is sworn in to the high court at the White House.

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SportWhy was a passenger dragged off a US flight?

A video has emerged online showing a man being forcibly removed from his airplane seat by security.

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SportDecomposing bat found in Walmart salad prompts rabies tests

Two customers are tested for rabies after discovering the dead mammal while eating the packaged snack.

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SportChicago man fatally shoots son over dog-walking

The two suffered multiple gunshot wounds in a shootout over exercising the family pet, police said.

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SportJay Z pulls most of his music off Spotify in streaming battle with Tidal

Spotify confirms that "some" of Jay Z's back catalogue has been removed "at the request of the artist".

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SportKylie Jenner accepts invite to be California teenager's high school prom date

The reality star accepts Albert Ochoa's invite to his high school prom after his date rejected him.

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SportRussian arrested in Spain 'over US election hacking'

Spanish police arrest a Russian programmer for allegedly "hacking" the US election, reports say.

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SportHow the media is grappling with the Trump phenomena

Hardtalk's presenters recall Donald Trump's interview on the programme in 1998 talking about revenge.

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SportDallas warning sirens 'set off by hacker'

All 156 warning sirens in Dallas suddenly sounded just before midnight on Friday, waking people up.

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Body weight plays a significant role in how much benefit children may get from consuming "good" fats, new research suggests.

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SportGene Simmons pays tribute to Chuck Berry

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons was among those to pay tribute to Chuck Berry, who died in March aged 90.

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SportChuck Berry: Fans queue to pay their last respects

The rock 'n' roll legend is buried in his home town of St Louis after a final day of tributes.

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SportSergio Garcia wins Masters play-off

Spain's Sergio Garcia ends his long wait for a first major title with a thrilling play-off win over England's Justin Rose at the Masters.

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SportRemote living

Photographer Ed Gold meets an Alaskan family who live 100 miles from the nearest town.

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SportWhy brands should be courting the 'Muslim pound'

The Muslim fashion industry has huge commercial potential. We spoke with a Muslim brand consultant to find out why.

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SportTrump national security adviser KT McFarland 'to step down'

Deputy National Security Adviser KT McFarland is asked to become Singapore ambassador, US media say.

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SportThe 1917 battle when Canada came of age

The WW1 battle in northern France is seen as a formative event in Canada's history.

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SportCanadian forces in Vimy commemoration

Canadian Armed Forces, representing the battalions who fought 100 years ago, conducted a ceremony.

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weight loss fitnessNo TV during meals may lower obesity risk

A new study finds that eating home-cooked family meals and switching off the TV while eating them drastically lowers the risk of obesity.

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SportTrudeau at Vimy for battle anniversary

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry will mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.

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SportUS deploys navy strike group to Korean peninsula

The US military says the deployment is a prudent measure to maintain its readiness in the region.

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SportIS in Afghanistan: US special forces soldier is killed

The special forces soldier dies in fighting in restive Nangarhar province adjoining Pakistan.

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SportAngele Grenier is battling Quebec's maple syrup syndicate

The Quebecer is taking on a maple syrup syndicate, saying she wants to control her own maple business.

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SportSweet empire

Maple producers in the province are aggressively marketing the syrup abroad as a sugar alternative.

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SportDelivery delay

See the animals born since the world's been watching for April the giraffe to give birth

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SportTrump's Syria strike celebrated by 'terrorists', Iran says

The Iranian president's comments came as people in Damascus protested against the air strikes.

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SportBarrie Chase recalls 'Fred Astaire's indefinable magic'

Dancer Barrie Chase speaks to BBC Breakfast about dancing with the legendary Fred Astaire.

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SportEmma Stone responds to prom invite with letter

Oscar winning actress Emma Stone responds to prom invite from Arizona teenager.

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SportPearl Jam, Tupac and Joan Baez join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Tupac, Pearl Jam and Joan Baez were among the new inductees celebrated in New York on Friday night.

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SportA life on drugs

Exhibition reveals story of a celebrated photographer who ended up addicted to drugs and in prison.

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SportGalactic garbage

Millions of pieces of man-made trash are orbiting the Earth. Some are tiny, but all pose a risk.

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SportBritish Columbia ends high heel dress code requirements

Employers in British Colombia will no longer be able to insist staff come to work in high heels.

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SportTwitter forces US to drop demand for Trump critic's details

A government agency wanted the identity of a Trump critic, but has withdrawn their request.

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SportMini-Me actor Verne Troyer being treated for alcoholism

The Austin Powers actor revealed on Facebook he will be going into rehab.

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SportGoing alone

President Trump's order to launch 59 missiles at a Syrian airbase raises questions about the scope of his power.

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SportTrump to make China state visit, says top US diplomat

Mr Trump accepts the Chinese President Xi Jinping's invitation to make a state visit to Beijing.

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SportIs it time to scrap gender specific awards?

As US star Asia Kate Dillon asks to be considered for a best actor Emmy instead of best actress, do we need gender neutral prizes?

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SportWhat is Trump's plan in Syria?

The Trump administration says its strike against Syria sends a strong message, but is this a one-off, or the start of military action against the Assad regime?

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A new study finds that children exposed to pets before and just after birth showed changes in gut bacteria linked to lower risk of allergies and obesity.

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SportThis rescue dog in America hugs stuffed toys after losing her litter of puppies

Twinkle the dog lost her puppies during her pregnancy and her owner replaced them with toys.

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A new study examines the link between body surface area, age, and the risk of atrial fibrillation in more than 1.5 million Swedish women.

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SportSenate confirms Trump Supreme Court pick Neil Gorsuch

The party rams through a Supreme Court nominee after the first filibuster of its kind in five decades.

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Sport21st Century Fox bid for Sky cleared by Europe

EU competition authorities say Rupert Murdoch's US giant can buy the 61% of Sky it does not yet own.

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SportIn Jill we trust

Meet Jill Ellis, the World Cup-winning coach from Hampshire, who "never wanted to coach" but led the US women's team to glory in 2015.

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SportSyria war: Trump's missile strike attracts US praise - and barbs

The commander-in-chief's missile strike draws approval on right and left, but not everyone is happy.

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SportUS unemployment falls to 10-year low

Jobless rate drops to 4.5% in March, indicating the US is close to 'full employment'.

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SportSyria war: Russia condemns US missile strike on 'chemical weapons' base

President Putin's spokesman described the airstrikes as "an act of aggression against a sovereign nation".

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SportSyria war: Is Trump slipping into Syria quagmire?

The US strike on Syria was a decisive act by President Trump, but it is not clear what may follow.

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SportArabs praise 'Abu Ivanka' aka Trump for Syria strike

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

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SportHow has Donald Trump's position on Syria changed?

Until this week, President Donald Trump opposed taking action against the Assad government in Syria.

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SportSyria war: US launches missile strikes following chemical 'attack'

Multiple strikes have targeted an air base following Tuesday's suspected chemical attack, US media say.

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SportSlow start

President Woodrow Wilson had tried to avoid being caught in the European conflict. What changed?

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Sport'Now is time for US to punish Assad'

The US should attack the air capability of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in retaliation for the chemical attack, says a former US Navy admiral.

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SportSyria war: US says no role for Assad following gas 'attack'

The US is considering possible military action following a suspected chemical attack, reports say.

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SportSon pays tribute to London terror attack victim

Dallas Cochran pays tribute to his father Kurt, who was killed in the Westminster terror attack.

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SportThe US parrot which mimics other animals

Einstein, an African grey parrot which lives in a zoo in Tennessee, mimics a dog's bark, a wolf’s cry and more.

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SportRex Tillerson: 'No role' for Assad to govern Syria

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the US is considering a "serious response" to this week's chemical attack in Syria.

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SportLegendary US comedian Don Rickles dies at 90

"Mr Warmth" was best remembered for his comedic insults and late-night talk show appearances.

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SportTeen invites La La Land's Emma Stone to prom

Jacob Staudenmaier from Arizona needed to go the extra mile - his intended date is actress Emma Stone.

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SportAmerican held over 'mock bomb' in suitcase at Toronto airport

A US citizen, 58, is charged with mischief over the find in a suitcase for a Chicago-bound flight.

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SportCalifornia woman falls off 730ft bridge while taking selfie

She fell backwards while taking a picture on an off-limits area of the US state's tallest span.

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SportWriters' Strike: Are US TV shows about to fall off air?

There could be another writers' strike, which would affect talk shows, dramas and sitcoms.

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SportDonald Trump portrait made from Lego by Belfast artist

The piece, entitled Space Cadet, is the creation of Belfast artist David Turner.

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SportSecret Service agent 'met prostitute in Maryland hotel'

The agent, who was assigned to guard Vice-President Mike Pence, has been suspended.

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Sport'Nuclear' showdown over Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch

"Someday we will regret what we are about to do," says a top Republican of the Supreme Court battle.

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SportCalifornia murder suspect Tiffany Li raises $65m bail

Her lawyer expects her release after friends and family offered the huge sum in cash and property.

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SportTrump to host China's President Xi Jinping in Mar-a-Lago summit

The US leader is expected to press his counterpart Xi Jinping for action on North Korea.

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SportRachel Dolezal to visit South Africa

She will speak at an event intended to promote a dialogue for a "non-racial" South Africa.

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Pepsi's protest ad fell flat but the fizzy drinks maker isn't the only global brand to have got it really, really wrong.

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SportCongress Russian probe chief steps aside

Head of key US congressional investigation into alleged Russian hacking steps down due to ethics inquiry into him

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SportKendall Jenner Pepsi advert: Why did it wind people up?

The firm pulled the advert starring Kendall Jenner after a social media backlash.

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SportThe boy who recreated La La Land to ask Emma Stone to prom

A teenager in America recreates the opening scene of La La Land to ask Emma Stone to his prom.

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SportArkansas executions: One inmate could be spared death

One of eight inmates due to be put to death by the US state of Arkansas this month could be given clemency.

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SportFacebook revenge porn to be blocked from reposts

The social network will prevent intimate images being reposted after they have been identified.

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SportCoastal revolt

Donald Trump's regular weekend retreats to Florida are riling taxpayers and raising concerns over a murky mix of business and politics.

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To what degree if any has Trump contributed to Assad's sense of impunity remains a matter of debate.

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Sport'A lot of racism'

The BBC spoke to people in Beijing and Washington about their messages for Presidents Xi and Trump.

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SportTrump defends Fox host Bill O'Reilly amid sex claims

"I don't think Bill did anything wrong," President Trump says of beleaguered presenter Bill O'Reilly.

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SportBarry Manilow opens up about sexuality

The singer says he didn't reveal he was gay because he feared disappointing his fans.

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SportKansas principal quits over student newspaper investigation

What started as a profile piece by the school newspaper quickly morphed into an expose.

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SportPepsi pulls Kendall Jenner advert amid outcry

Drinks maker withdraws the ad just hours after launch, amid accusations it trivialised street protests.

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SportUber sued by car-share stab victim

Jennifer Camacho was slashed in the face with a knife while in an Uber car.

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SportKrispy Kreme owner pays $7.5bn for Panera Bread chain

Investment firm takes control of sandwich and bakery chain in a record US restaurant sector deal.

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SportShia LaBeouf film Man Down makes £7 in opening weekend

War movie Man Down was released on Friday and made the equivalent of one adult cinema ticket.

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SportCanadian couple wins lottery for the third time

The couple took home their largest prize yet, a C$8.2m jackpot

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SportWestminster attacks: Melissa Cochran talks about killed husband

Melissa Cochran, whose husband was killed in the Westminster attacks, says he was the love of her life.

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SportBannon loses National Security Council seat

President Trump's senior strategist Steve Bannon loses place on US National Security Council

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SportUS-Mexico border crossings at 17-year low

The homeland security secretary tells Congress the trend is "no accident", crediting President Trump.

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SportRohan Beyts loses Trump urination privacy case

A sheriff rules Rohan Beyts should not receive compensation, but says she should not have been photographed.

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Kendall Jenner's been accused of undermining the Black Lives Matter movement in her new advert for Pepsi.

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SportChild sex abuser Henry Clarke tracked down to Canada

The serial paedophile admitted his crimes to police in 1985 but has never been brought to justice.

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SportKendall Jenner criticised over Pepsi advert

Kendall Jenner's been accused of undermining the Black Lives Matter movement in her new advert for Pepsi.

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SportDegrees of fear

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SportShowdown looms

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SportUS cut to United Nations Population Fund 'devastating' for vulnerable

The US withdrawal of support for the UN Population Fund is a disaster for women, the UN head says.

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SportNew hope for Briton jailed in US for 30 years

Kris Maharaj has long denied committing double murder, blaming it on drug cartels.

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The market value of the electric car maker sails beyond Ford, despite a much smaller vehicle output.

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Ex-National Security Adviser Susan Rice rejects a claim she indulged in politically motivated snooping.

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The Dutchman has already been convicted of blackmailing dozens of victims into sex acts online.

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The "preppy" fashion brand is closing a flagship New York store and cutting jobs to reduce costs.

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SportMercedes-Benz and Hyundai dump O'Reilly Factor amid lawsuits

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SportStudent gets into Stanford with #BlackLivesMatter x100

A student prints #BlackLivesMatter a hundred times on his application, and is accepted.

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SportFlorida prosecutor Aramis Ayala removed in death penalty row

Florida Governor Rick Scott removes Aramis Ayala from cases after she rules out capital punishment.

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SportUS cinemas to show film 1984 in protest against Donald Trump

Organisers say the dystopian fiction resembles the "alternative facts" of the Trump administration.

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SportNo fines for Harrison Ford for being a 'schmuck'

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SportRoman Polanski jail plea rejected by US judge

The director had sought assurances he would not face jail over a 1977 case involving sex with a minor.

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SportFormer CIA boss: Trump travel ban 'misguided'

Former CIA boss says President Trump's thwarted travel ban was simplistic, in a BBC Newsnight interview.

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SportIce hockey stars to miss 2018 Games

The National Hockey League says it will not allow its players to go to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang because of scheduling concerns.

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Miroslav Gronych, 37, is also barred from flying for a year after his release.

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The White House releases Melania Trump's first official portrait as First Lady.

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Protesters rallied against the Montreal firm, which has received hundreds of millions in public funds.

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The 13-year-old girl was killed after she was struck by a train while trying to recover her phone.

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Jared Kushner, 36, declines to speak to reporters on the plane before his arrival in Baghdad.

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Democrats seem increasingly likely to block Neil Gorsuch, leaving Republicans with the "nuclear option".

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SportTrump to 'reboot' US-Egypt ties with Sisi meeting

Mr Sisi was not invited to the White House by Barack Obama amid concern over human rights violations.

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SportTrump ready to 'solve' North Korea problem without China

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Canadian Prime Minister challenges Friends actor after talk show confession.

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China has previously stopped Warhol's Mao portraits being displayed on the mainland.

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Bill O'Reilly said he is 'vulnerable to lawsuits' after multi-million dollar payouts revealed.

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Dozens watched a Facebook Live stream but nobody reported it to Chicago police.

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Dylan accepted his medal at a small, private meeting while on tour in Stockholm.

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The vehicle could roll in park mode unless the hand brake is on, the company warns.

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