SportTrump 'dictated' son's statement on Russian lawyer meeting

The US president overruled advisers over Donald Jr's statement about meeting a Russian lawyer - media.

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SportJK Rowling apologises over Trump disabled boy tweets

The apology came after a disabled boy's mother said the US president did not ignore her son.

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SportAnthony Scaramucci sacked: 10 memorable quotes from 10 days

Anthony "The Mooch" Scaramucci had a short tenure as White House media chief but he made his mark.

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SportNiagara Falls: Smelly black water shocks visitors

The local water board apologises for 'causing alarm' with discharge from sewage tank maintenance.

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SportSheriff Joe Arpaio found guilty of violating judge's order

Joe Arpaio violated a judge's order that he cease detaining people whom he racially profiled.

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SportA Canadian speedboater makes waves to douse fire

A man uses his boat to make waves and douse the flames of a wildfire on the coast.

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SportAnthony Scaramucci fired: What else happens in 10 days?

That was how long Anthony Scaramucci lasted as the White House media chief before being sacked.

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SportUS imposes sanctions on Venezuela leader

US imposes sanctions on Venezuela's President Maduro, calling him a "dictator" after Sunday's vote for new assembly

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SportScaramucci out as Trump media chief

White House communications chief Anthony Scaramucci removed from post after 10 days, US media report

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SportOlympic Games: Los Angeles set to announce it will host in 2028

Los Angeles is set to announce it will host the Olympic Games in 2028, meaning Paris will stage the 2024 edition.

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SportNiagara Falls: Officials explain why the water turned black

Officials say maintenance work caused the inky, stinky discharge to appear in the water by the falls.

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SportNinth right whale carcass found in Canada gulf

The marine animal is critically with only about 525 estimated to still exist.

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Sport755 and counting

Hundreds of people are set to lose their jobs after Putin's crackdown.

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SportNew Jersey Governor Chris Christie confronts heckler

"I yelled his name and told him that he sucked," the man said after the New Jersey Republican reacted.

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weight loss fitnessGreen tea compound may reduce the harms of a Western diet

A Western diet has been linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and memory impairment. A green tea compound may help to offset these effects, study finds.

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weight loss fitnessCould insufficient sleep be adding centimeters to your waistline?

Adults in the UK who have poor sleep patterns are more likely to be overweight and obese and have poorer metabolic health, according to a new study.

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SportDiscovery to buy Scripps in $14.6bn deal

The purchase of the owner of Food Network and Travel Channel comes as online video shakes up the sector.

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SportMike Pence reassures Baltic states over Russia 'threat'

Vice-President Mike Pence tells the Nato allies: "An attack on one of us is an attack on us all."

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SportSam Shepard: US actor and playwright dies aged 73

He won a Pulitzer Prize for his writing and was nominated for an Oscar for his acting.

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SportNashville mayor's son dies of apparent overdose

Megan Barry says her only child has died from an apparent drug overdose in Denver, Colorado.

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SportHungry for success

The man who says building a restaurant empire isn't about the food, it's about the service

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SportTrump responds to N Korea with missile defence test and B-1 drills

The US tests its controversial anti-missile system and flies B-1 bombers over the Korean peninsula.

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SportPutin confirms 755 US diplomatic staff must leave

Russia's president says he does not want to go further in retaliating against US sanctions.

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SportTrump 'disappointed' with China after North Korea missile test

The US president says he won't allow China "to do nothing" after North Korea's latest rocket test.

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SportFacebook's Sheryl Sandberg: 'Pay women well'

Sheryl Sandberg selects a feminist anthem for Desert Island Discs and says girls should be told to lead.

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SportFatal attraction?

Why fridge magnets may provide an insight into relations between the Russian and US presidents.

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Sport'Dare to suck'

One of pop's most in-demand writers, Julia Michaels, says her secret is being unafraid of failure.

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Sport'I have a boa constrictor stuck to my face'

A 911 call released by Ohio police of when a women reported a boa constrictor stuck to her face.

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SportHonolulu bans texting while crossing streets in bid to curb injuries

Hawaii's largest city passes a law aimed at reducing injuries and deaths from "distracted walking".

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SportVancouver Indigenous Fashion Week shows off First Nations' designs

Designers and models showcase indigenous style at the city's first Indigenous Fashion Week.

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SportDiversity star Robert Anker dies in car crash at 27

The former dancer with the Britain's Got Talent winners had recently moved to Canada and married.

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weight loss fitnessUnstructured childhood could lead to adult obesity

Destabilizing events in a person's childhood may cause them to develop behaviors such as poor dietary habits, which could lead to obesity in adulthood.

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SportOhio boa constrictor: Firefighters kill snake 'stuck to woman's face'

Firefighters in Ohio find a terrified woman lying on her drive with a huge snake wrapped round her.

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SportTrump to sign bill imposing fresh sanctions on Russia

The bill was passed by both houses of Congress but it was thought the president might veto it.

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SportMusic choices

From Christina to Kanye, a look at which performers could be next year's half-time act.

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Sport'We have to blame Republican leadership'

Dallas residents have varying opinions on the result of today’s health care vote.

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SportTrump to police: 'Don't be too nice'

Trump tells police in Long Island they should not try to keep suspects out of harm.

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SportTrump replaces chief of staff Priebus

White House chief of staff Reince Priebus is being replaced by General John Kelly, President Trump announces in a tweet.

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SportUnderwater hunt begins for lost Avro Arrow models

The search is on for nine free-flight models of the Cold War-era supersonic interceptor jets.

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SportFlorida police release bodycam footage of interaction with Venus Williams after accident.

Police tell the tennis star the crash happened because she failed to get across the junction.

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SportWhat this photo tells us about Scaramucci and Priebus tensions

A body language expert breaks down an awkward Oval Office photograph.

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SportUS plans to curb nicotine in tobacco

For the first time the US health agency will seek to limit the nicotine levels in tobacco products.

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SportRepublicans 'frustrated' after healthcare fiasco

House Speaker Paul Ryan is "disappointed" by the Senate's third failed attempt to repeal Obamacare.

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SportGay 'dad dating' game is a surprise hit

Dream Daddy topped the best-sellers chart on games store Steam shortly after its release.

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SportNest camera and Amazon Echo help catch home intruders

A landlord who used his tenants' home for sex and an alleged burglar are caught out by smart tech.

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SportCar drives into vape shop in California

Security camera footage shows the shop owner escaping the incoming vehicle - but only just.

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SportRussia orders US to cut embassy staff in retaliation for sanctions

The Kremlin tells the US to cut diplomatic staff to 455 and bars it from using some properties.

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SportMan killed wife on cruise ship for 'laughing' at him

The woman was found dead with head wounds in the cabin the couple were sharing on a cruise ship.

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SportSenators threaten to block healthcare 'skinny repeal' bill

The three Republicans are seeking a guarantee that the measure will be debated further.

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SportUS Senate backs new Russia sanctions

The bill imposes new sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea, despite White House objections.

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Sport'Wildies' have roamed free in Alberta for at least 100 years

A team of volunteers is taking a different approach to managing Alberta's wild horse population.

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SportGreat expectations

For Canada's 150th anniversary, we're sharing the stories of those who immigrated to the country.

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SportSessions says Trump criticism 'hurtful'

The country's top prosecutor acknowledges the president's attacks have been 'hurtful', but

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SportTransgender ban: No policy change for now, says top general

The US top general says President Trump needs to issue guidance before any changes come into effect.

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SportBoy Scouts apologise for Trump remarks

The president had encouraged the Scouts to boo Barack Obama as he touted his political agenda.

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SportTop Republican drafting bill to protect special counsel

Lindsey Graham says firing Bob Mueller would "be the beginning of the end" of the Trump presidency.

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SportGraham: 'There will be holy hell to pay' if Sessions fired

Senator Lindsey Graham also says going after special counsel Robert Muller could be the end for Trump.

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SportScaramucci challenges Priebus over leaks to the press

The White House aides says Trump's chief of staff is "gonna need to speak for his actions".

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SportWenjian Liu: Widow gives birth to daughter two years after killing

Sperm was taken from Det Wenjian Liu and frozen on the night of his death in December 2014.

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SportRising costs

More than a million prescriptions are paid for every year, and many go to retired personnel.

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SportTwitter sees monthly user growth stall

Social networking site is facing competition from Facebook, and messaging app Snapchat.

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SportMadonna accepts damages over 'invasion of privacy'

The singer is said to have suffered "considerable distress" over an article about her adopting twins.

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SportMissing Florida woman found after bottling her scent

The sniffer dog used her individual scent, preserved in advance for emergencies, to track her down.

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SportJustin Bieber involved in car collision in Los Angeles

The singer was said to be travelling at an "extremely slow speed" when he hit a pedestrian.

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weight loss fitnessCould tai chi reduce the risk of falls in older adults?

A recent meta-analysis shows that tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice, might reduce the rate of falls in the elderly and at-risk population.

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SportRansomware 'here to stay', warns Google study

Cyber-thieves made at least $25m from ransomware in the last two years suggests research by Google

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SportTrump takes credit for Foxconn's 'incredible investment'

The Taiwanese electronics firm Foxconn says it will invest $10bn in a new factory in Wisconsin.

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SportBitcoin fraud suspect Vinnik charged by US grand jury

He is said to be part of a gang accused of laundering billions through the digital currency.

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SportTrump's transgender military ban 'not worked out yet'

Mr Trump announced a ban on transgender military service - but the policy has yet to be worked out.

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SportOhio State Fair ride accident results in death

A spinning pendulum ride tossed its passengers into the air at high speed, officials say.

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SportKicked out

An active duty soldier was preparing for a promotion ceremony, but now his plans are in chaos.

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SportOne-armed 'clown' brandishing a machete arrested in Maine

Maine Police arrest a man in a clown mask who taped a machete to the stump of his amputated arm.

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SportSenate rejects plan to repeal Obamacare without replacement

A second attempt by Senate Republicans to repeal parts of Obamacare fails to gain enough support.

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SportCanada's Supreme Court halts seismic testing near Inuit hamlet

The highest court ruled that the community was not adequately consulted on the oil and gas project.

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SportMan arrested after live cobras found inside potato chip cans

A California man is charged with smuggling after the snakes were intercepted by customs officers.

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weight loss fitnessNew study finds 'overfat pandemic' in the United States

As many as 90 percent of U.S. men and 50 percent of children are 'overfat,' according to new research. BMI measurements are misleading, scientists say.

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SportCanada revokes Helmut Oberlander's citizenship for the fourth time

Canada says it does not take revocation lightly but it is necessary in cases of fraud.

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SportJustine Damond death: Woman 'slapped police car'

Australian Justine Damond called 911 and was shot and killed by police less than an hour later.

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SportIs Trump right that US has highest taxes?

Reality Check examines Donald Trump's claim that the US has the highest taxes in the world.

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SportTrump: Transgender people 'can't serve' US army

US President Donald Trump says transgender people cannot serve in "any capacity" in the military.

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SportRussia sanctions: EU vows to retaliate over US measures

Some European nations, including Germany, are angry because the US plans could hurt energy firms.

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SportIn three minutes...

Did Donald Trump collude with Russia and could he be facing charges for obstructing justice?

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weight loss fitnessHow many carbs should I eat a day?

Carbohydrates - or “carbs” - are foods that your body uses to produce glucose, a source of energy. There are two types of carbs: complex and simple.

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weight loss fitness13 low-carb fruits and vegetables

Fruit tends to have a higher carbohydrate content than most vegetables, because of the naturally occurring sugars - they’re sweeter, after all.

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weight loss fitnessHow many calories should I eat to lose weight?

How do you know if you’re eating enough to lose weight the right way? Learn how many calories you should consume. Learn more here.

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SportUS moves one step closer to imposing fresh Russia sanctions

The legislation will sharply limit the president's ability to ease Russia sanctions in the future.

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SportBarbara Sinatra, activist and widow of Frank, dies at 90

Barbara Sinatra, the philanthropist and widow of legendary singer Frank, dies at home aged 90.

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SportStreets of scars

Fifty years after state and federal troops descended on Detroit to quell the unrest, locals recall the deep scars left behind.

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SportRed volcano

Researchers living near the active Hawaiian Volcano Mauna Loa are simulating what it's like to "live" on Mars.

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SportDisciplinary panel revokes Elizabeth Wettlaufer's nursing licence

Elizabeth Wettlaufer's actions were called a "violation of public trust in the most horrific way".

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SportCancer-hit Senator John McCain: To hell with loudmouths!

The Republican urges colleagues to stop listening to pundits and work for their constituents.

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SportPetronas cancels Pacific NorthWest LNG project in Canada

Weak global prices for liquefied natural gas meant the project was no longer viable, company says.

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SportObamacare: US senators vote in favour of debating repeal

Efforts to repeal and replace the flagship health policy of President Obama pass their first hurdle.

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SportWidow, 71, rescued after week in the wilderness

Sajean Geer wanted to scatter her late husband's ashes in Olympic National Park when she went missing.

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SportThe 'untouchable'

Sujatha Gidla's book Ants Among Elephants is a personal examination of her life as a Dalit in India.

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SportTimeless

Krystyna Farley is a pageant star in the US state of Connecticut, but her life was not always this glamorous.

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SportToronto Film Festival: Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie and Emma Stone to show films

Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie and Emma Stone are showing their films at the Canadian film festival.

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SportBrain disease affects 99% of NFL players, finds research

All but one former National Football League player in the research were found to have brain disease.

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SportMusk and Zuckerberg clash over future of AI

Musk has hit back at comments that his doomsday view of AI is irresponsible.

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SportNetflix to air Simpsons' creator Matt Groening's new show

His new adult animated comedy fantasy series Disenchantment will premiere in 2018.

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SportUS Navy fires warning shots at Iranian ship in Gulf

The USS Thunderbolt was approached by an Iranian vessel in the Gulf, US officials say.

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SportFact-checking site Snopes gets lifeline

Snopes.com has raised $500,000 in 24 hours after calling for help online.

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SportLast SeaWorld orca born in captivity dies 'of pneumonia'

Kyara had been ill since last week and probably died of pneumonia, the company said.

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weight loss fitnessDog walking could be key to ensuring activity in later life

A new study has shown that regularly walking a dog boosts levels of physical activity in older people, especially during the winter.

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SportTrump savages 'weak' Attorney General Jeff Sessions

The president's latest onslaught comes amid reports he is considering firing Jeff Sessions.

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SportDigital palette

Pat Hines says he could "just never connect" with more sophisticated programs.

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SportTrump boy scout Jamboree speech angers parents

Some threaten to pull boys out of the organisation after a highly politicised address.

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SportAlice Cooper finds Warhol artwork after decades rolled up in storage

Alice Cooper had forgotten about the $10m artwork, which was found tucked away with tour equipment.

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SportHIV-prevention ring a hit with teen girls

A vaginal ring, which cuts HIV infections by 56%, is proving popular with teenage girls, scientists say.

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SportJimmy Choo bought by Michael Kors in £896m deal

The luxury shoemaker is snapped up by Michael Kors Holdings, three months after it was put up for sale.

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SportMichael Phelps loses 'race' to Great White shark

But a computer simulated race between the US swimmer and a shark draws complaints from many viewers.

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SportTrump plea for unity on showdown healthcare vote

The US president calls on Republican senators to back their healthcare bill, on the eve of a vote.

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SportWinston Blackmore and James Oler found guilty of polygamy

The two men are former bishops with the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

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SportJustin Bieber cancels remaining Purpose World Tour dates

The pop star bows out of the remaining 14 dates due to "unforeseen circumstances".

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SportWhat made Trump roll his eyes?

The president is not amused during a photo shoot with outgoing White House interns.

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SportRepublican blames women for 'repugnant' health bill woes

A politician says unnamed female senators are behind the spluttering healthcare efforts by his party.

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SportDemocrats' Better Deal bids to snatch Trump's populist mantle

The plan is the start of a "new version of the party", said Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.

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SportAmazon's Whole Foods deal under scrutiny

Democrats have asked authorities to consider how the deal might affect consumer choice.

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SportRichard Dawkins' Berkeley event cancelled for 'Islamophobia'

A California radio station accuses the celebrated biologist of "abusive speech against Islam".

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SportWisconsin company Three Square Market to microchip employees

Three Square Market says 50 employees have already signed up for the $300 (£230) chip.

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SportSan Antonio truck tragedy: Driver charged

Ten people are now known to have died after dozens were discovered inside James Bradley's trailer.

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SportCalifornia teen arrested after 'live streaming fatal car crash'

Police suspect the woman, who is seen on-camera singing before the crash, was on drugs or alcohol.

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SportNew York squirrel attacks five in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

Health officials say the animal may have rabies and are urging anyone attacked to seek medical help.

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SportPark's 'Pokemon permit' plan blocked

Rules to stop Pokemon Go players "overrunning" parks in Milwaukee are suspended.

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SportTrump presses 'beleaguered' Jeff Sessions over Clinton

In a tweet, the president asks why his attorney general isn't investigating Hillary Clinton.

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A new study has uncovered a link between being overweight or obese in adolescence and an increased risk of developing colon cancer in adulthood.

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SportCCTV shows Starbucks customer tackling robber armed with knife

What Ryan Florez thought would be an easy target turned out to be anything but.

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SportUS-Russia probe: Trump son-in-law Kushner denies collusion

Jared Kushner says he had "no improper contacts", as he prepares for a grilling in the Senate.

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weight loss fitnessStudy finds obese patients don't need to lose weight before total joint replacement

Long-term relief from joint replacement surgery similar in obese and non-obese patients.

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weight loss fitnessWhy sugary drinks and protein-rich meals don't go well together

Having a sugar-sweetened drink with a high-protein meal may negatively affect energy balance, alter food preferences and cause the body to store more fat, according to a study published in the open...

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weight loss fitnessNutrition advice aimed at children also improves parents' diets

Nutrition advice aimed at children also improves parents' diets, according to research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

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SportLadders and chainsaws: The women teaching young girls firefighting skills

The Arlington County Fire Department is showing young women the ropes of firefighting at Camp Heat.

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SportIMF downgrades US and UK growth

Weak growth in the first three months of 2017 means both economies will fare worse, the Fund says.

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SportCanadian police end hunt for missing hiker, family confirms

The Australian woman had set out with her partner, who was later found dead near a waterfall.

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SportCanada polygamy trial: Verdict due in Bountiful polygamy trial

Two ex-leaders of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints face polygamy charges.

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SportHope and slow change

One of America's poorest majority-white towns has faith the president will to make it great again.

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SportWhite House uncertain on fresh sanctions against Russia

US Congress is poised to approve new sanctions on Russia but President Trump's stance is unclear.

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SportDonald Trump lawyer denies looking into presidential self-pardons

The US president was said to have inquired about his power to pardon himself or family members.

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SportNew Jersey man, 25, wins $8m at poker World Series

Scott Blumstein says winning is 'just the best feeling' but he was not motivated by the money.

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SportSan Antonio: Eight found dead in truck at Walmart car park

They were among 38 people found inside the back of a trailer, many suffering from dehydration.

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SportTrump Russia: US Congress reach deal on fresh sanctions

A new bill would allow fresh sanctions against Russia and curb President Trump's powers to lift them.

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SportBen Affleck denies Batman exit rumours

The star says he's not quitting because it's "the coolest part in any universe".

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SportComic-Con: Ford's take on Blade Runner mystery

Is Deckard human or a replicant? The star gives an answer.

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SportPardon me?

Some legal experts believe he could, but that would not be the end of his problems.

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SportJohn Heard: Home Alone actor dies aged 71

John Heard, who played the father in the Home Alone films, has died aged 71.

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SportDonald Trump attacks 'illegal' report on Sessions Russian meeting

It follows reports Mr Trump's attorney general discussed the election campaign with a Russian envoy.

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If you believe that you are exercising enough, you will live longer than someone who believes that they are not - regardless of activity levels.

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SportSean Spicer quits: White House press secretary plays down 'row'

Donald Trump's spokesman is said to have resigned over the hiring of a new communications director.

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SportLinkin Park cancel North American tour after Chester Bennington death

The tour has been cancelled following the death of singer Chester Bennington on Thursday.

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SportJustine Damond shooting: Police chief Janee Harteau quits

Minneapolis mayor says she lost confidence in the chief after officers killed an Australian woman.

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SportRise of Comic-Con

How Comic-Con has become an annual festival of costumes and comic books - and a multi-million dollar industry.

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SportRight-to-die

His father vows to continue to fight to extend the right-to-die to those with severe mental illness.

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SportEye of the storm

White House spokesperson Sean Spicer was a beleaguered man - on Saturday Night Live and in real life.

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SportDid OJ create Trump?

His trial, and car chase, paved the way for reality TV, and Donald Trump, writes Nick Bryant.

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SportThe Walking Dead

We break down the five-minute first look of the eighth series, complete with zombies, explosions and surprise ending.

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SportMinneapolis police officer shoots two dogs

A Minneapolis police officer shoots two service dogs while responding to a false alarm call, claiming they growled at him.

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SportJustin Bieber banned from China for 'bad behaviour'

Beijing said it was not appropriate to allow in entertainers who have engaged in "bad behaviour."

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SportHow Linkin Park made rap metal memorable

The band's Chester Bennington, who has died at 41, changed the dynamics of nu metal with his personal lyrics.

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SportToronto helps 'doofy son' find his parked car four days on

The Canadian city turned out to help a US gig-goer find his car after he forgot where he left it.

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SportInmates offered reduced sentences for birth control procedure

A US judge is offering reduced jail sentences for inmates that undergo birth control procedures.

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SportChina holds Canadians 'for smoking marijuana'

Officials reportedly entered a hotel room where members of a travelling equestrian show were staying.

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SportSean Spicer's most memorable moments at the White House

Sean Spicer's tenure as White House Press Secretary has been marked by a number of notable gaffes.

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SportMadame Tussauds Beyonce waxwork 'removed' after complaints

Madame Tussauds seems to have bowed to pressure over its latest Beyonce wax work.

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SportGrenfell Tower fire: NFL stadium cladding 'identical'

Officials admit NFL stadium has "identical" cladding, but it was installed differently.

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SportWhite House press secretary Spicer resigns

White House press secretary Sean Spicer has quit after objecting to the appointment of a new communications director - US media.

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SportMurdered girl's family beg for US visa to attend funeral

AbbieGail Smith's loved ones fear they will not be allowed to attend her funeral on Sunday.

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SportDo you have to rescue someone in danger?

Five Florida teenagers watched a man drowning - but did nothing to help. Can they be prosecuted?

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Sport'American nightmare'

Justine Damond's case has shocked Minneapolis, but it is being watched as closely in her home country.

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SportUS 'to ban Americans visiting N Korea'

Two travel agencies say they have been told the ban will be announced on 27 July.

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Researchers find that weight gain may overstrain the heart muscle, which, in time, could lead to heart failure. Weight management could reduce this risk.

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An evaluation of efforts designed to reduce how many sugary drinks we consume shows some success in changing younger people's habits but warns they cannot be the only way to cut consumption.

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SportTrump legal team spokesman Mark Corallo resigns, reports say

Reports say Mark Corallo disagreed with the strategy to discredit the team leading the Russia probe.

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SportJustine Damond's death 'should not have happened'

An Australian woman's shooting was caused by the "actions of one individual", the police chief says.

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SportHalle Berry drinks half a pint of whiskey at Comic-Con

The star was challenged to down the drink while promoting her film, Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

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SportSlavery series from Game of Thrones creators facing backlash

Confederate tells the story of an alternate reality where slavery is still legal.

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SportOff the tracks

A half-mile stretch of rail track in Philadelphia has become a refuge for hundreds of addicts, but the city is about to descend.

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SportArctic highway

Why is Canada building an Arctic highway?

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SportReality check

As President Trump finishes his first half-year in office, we look at which campaign promises he's fulfilled.

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SportCanada campaign to reunite Yazidi boy with refugee mother

The mother, who lives in Winnipeg, jumped for joy upon learning her 12-year-old had been rescued.

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SportToronto rebukes handyman whose steps save taxpayers $50,000

Instead of a thank you, city officials have demanded the DIY hero's steps be removed.

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SportComic-Con

The films and TV shows getting people excited at this year's fan fest in San Diego.

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SportOJ Simpson to be freed from Nevada prison

The former sports star and actor is granted parole after almost nine years in prison for armed robbery.

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SportNew Mexico boy trips over 1.2 million year old fossil

A 10-year-old boy's stumble unearthed a prehistoric skull, which he then got the chance to help excavate.

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SportLinkin Park's Chester Bennington dies

Police say the star, who was close to Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell, hanged himself.

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SportLottery game sparks gambling fever in eastern Canada

Chase the Ace is a unique game popular in the Atlantic region of Canada.

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SportFlorida man shoots tyres on trucks parked outside home

Utility workers called 911 as the homeowner methodically fired at all the tyres on their vehicles.

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Sport'I did my time' - OJ Simpson parole plea

Former US football star OJ Simpson asks to be released from a Nevada prison after nine years.

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SportHolding hands

US President Donald Trump gave a wide-ranging interview which threw up some surprising nuggets.

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SportOJ Simpson makes appeal for parole in Nevada

The former NFL running back and actor is appealing for his freedom after nine years in a Nevada prison.

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SportUS Republican asks Nasa if civilisation on Mars existed

A US congressman asked scientists if the Red Planet could have been occupied "thousands of years ago".

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SportAlabama man shoots huge wild boar in his front garden

Wade Seago tells the BBC he had no choice but to kill the beast which was terrifying his daughter.

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SportFirefighters try to revive dog after California house fire rescue

Emergency services video shows firefighters trying to revive it using a special oxygen mask.

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SportTrump Attorney General Jeff Sessions 'to stay in job'

Jeff Sessions says he will continue to serve President Trump despite a stinging rebuke.

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SportBrothers, two and five, steal mother's car for trip to grandfather

The young boys drove three miles before crashing the car into a ditch on a windy road.

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SportTeens from Burundi robotics team go missing in US

The six teenagers were taking part in an international robotics competition held in Washington DC.

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SportJustine Damond shooting: Minneapolis police ambush claim 'ludicrous'

A lawyer for the family of an Australian woman who was shot dead dismisses officers' "ambush" fears.

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SportSyria war: Trump 'ends CIA arms programme for rebels'

US officials say the move is part of an effort to improve ties with Russia, Bashar al-Assad's ally.

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SportTrump regrets hiring Attorney General Jeff Sessions

The president says the actions of Jeff Sessions over Russia inquiries were "very unfair" to him.

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SportParrot witness case: Michigan woman guilty of husband's murder

Glenna Duram shot her husband before attempting suicide in a case apparently witnessed by a parrot.

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SportDonald Trump's son and aides to testify in Senate about Russia

The three will answer questions about Russia's alleged interference in last year's election.

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SportUS and China emerge from trade talks without agreement

The two sides did not issue a joint statement and cancelled press conferences.

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SportJohn McCain diagnosed with brain cancer

The veteran US Republican senator had undergone a procedure to remove a blood clot last week.

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SportBehind closed doors

A presidential commission's meeting "to hear the voice of the American voter" is invite-only.

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SportKendo kings

The Japanese martial arts community in an unlikely corner of Canada that fought back.

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SportTrump tracker

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

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SportDid Baltimore police officer plant drugs?

Body camera video shows a Baltimore policeman planting drugs at a crime scene in January, lawyers say. One officer has been suspended.

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SportCanada's Governor General blames 'slippy' carpet for royal protocol breach

The 91-year-old monarch's representative in Canada touches her elbow to help her down stairs.

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SportTrump voter fraud commission chief casts doubt on result

Kris Kobach says no one can be sure if a tally certified by the Federal Election Commission is right.

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SportTrump travel ban: Supreme Court rejects block on relatives

The highest US court says relatives of people living in the US cannot be included in the travel ban.

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SportJohn Wayne Gacy murder victim identified by Illinois sheriff

James Haakenson, 16, ran away from home and was murdered John Wayne Gacy, known as the Killer Clown.

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SportLos Angeles Uber driver helps passenger in labour give birth

An Uber driver made a special delivery after trying his hand at midwifery when a pregnant woman went into labour in the back of his car in Los Angeles.

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SportPolice feared 'ambush' in Minneapolis shooting says lawyer

A lawyer suggests Minneapolis police could have been startled by Justine Damond, before killing her.

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SportUS airline mechanic achieves record-breaking 75 years of service

Azriel "Al" Blackman, 91, receives an award from the Guinness World Records for his career milestone.

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SportMadonna blocks sale of Tupac prison letter

A New York judge halts an auction of Madonna's items including a break-up letter from rapper Tupac.

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SportSolitary figure

Albert Woodfox describes being confined for 43 years in solitary in Louisiana and what life is like after.

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SportToddler used as distraction in lift wallet robbery

Police in New Orleans are looking for a couple who allegedly used a baby to help distract a victim.

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SportTrump to senators: Cancel holiday until Obamacare repealed

Mr Trump, who has switched position several times this week, told Republicans to "hammer this out."

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A short burst of high-intensity, weight-bearing physical activity, such as running, is connected with better bone health in women, finds new research.

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SportArizona senator defends Muslim opponent from online attacks

Jeff Flake expresses his support for a Democratic challenger after she is attacked online.

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SportCanada family finds catheter in ice cream

Four people who ate the ice cream - one bit the device - must undergo tests for hepatitis and HIV.

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SportFentanyl opioid overdose suspected in Florida boy's death

Toxicology tests show a 10-year-old boy may be one of the youngest victims of the US opioid crisis.

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SportTrump says...

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

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SportAfter dinner speaking

Former diplomats give their views on Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's undisclosed dinner conversation.

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SportGoat picks fight with office, goat wins

Staff in a US office were shocked to discover a break-in, then shocked when CCTV revealed a goat was the culprit.

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SportJustine Damond: Australian PM calls shooting 'inexplicable'

US authorities must explain how a policeman could shoot a woman seeking help, Malcolm Turnbull says.

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SportDoris Payne, 86-year-old jewel thief, arrested again

This time, Doris Payne, whose crimes date back to the 1950s, was caught at a Walmart store.

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SportCalifornia votes to extend cap-and-trade climate law to 2030

Legislators vote to extend a programme that charges firms for releasing pollutants to the year 2030.

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SportUS sees spike in Canadian homebuyers

But after a record year for foreign purchases, the National Association of Realtors said demand from foreign buyers may be cooling.

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SportKermit actor fired over 'unacceptable business conduct'

The Muppets Studio and Steve Whitmire give their accounts of why he was fired as the voice of Kermit.

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SportLockheed Martin profits jump on higher F-35 jet sales

The US defence giant's profits beat expectations helped by strong sales at its fighter jet division.

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SportGimme shelter

The BBC's Peter Bowes speaks to Tinseltown's homeless people to find out why their legions are multiplying.

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Trump says his approach to Twitter is "modern day presidential". So what can we learn about his life in the White House through his tweets?

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Mental illness sufferer Adam Maier-Clayton fought for the right to die in Canada. This is his story.

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SportCCTV shows goat smashing US office doors

Staff in a US office were shocked to discover a break-in on Monday, but nothing had been taken.

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SportFirst child to undergo double hand transplant can now do this

The first child to undergo a double hand transplant can now swing a baseball bat after US surgery.

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SportTrump and Putin met twice at G20

Donald Trump met Vladimir Putin at second, previously undisclosed meeting at the G20, White House confirms

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SportPoliceman's proposal nearly goes horribly wrong

A Texan police officer's soon-to-be fiancee didn't initially see the funny side of things.

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A team of Iranian students finds an inventive way to take part in a US robotics competition.

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Gaining a moderate amount of weight from early to middle adulthood may be associated with an increased risk of chronic disease and premature death.

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SportCanada town votes against having a Muslim cemetery

A town near Quebec City held a referendum on whether it should allow a Muslim cemetery.

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SportLet Obamacare fail - Trump's new plan

The US president urges Congress to let the US health system fail on its own before replacing it.

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SportJustine Damond: 'Why did the police not use their cameras?'

Minneapolis mayor and other officials ask why police failed to record fatal shooting of yoga teacher.

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SportNetflix says it now has 104 million subscribers worldwide

The firm's shares surged in after-hours trading as investors reacted to its quarterly earnings.

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The French bank is the latest to face a penalty over the foreign currency rigging scandal.

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SportUS calls for smaller deficits in new NAFTA talks

Trade gap with Mexico and better market access for its products in Canada are among priorities.

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SportRepublicans oppose healthcare plans leaving party without majority

Two Republicans say they oppose their party's plans, leaving the leadership without a majority.

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SportR Kelly denies holding several women in 'abusive cult'

The R&B singer responds to reports accusing him of holding women in a cult-like environment.

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SportNorth Carolina man cheats death after 40 minutes with no pulse

Two police officers conducted CPR until the 36-year-old father-of-three's pulse returned.

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SportAfghan female robotics team lands in US

An Afghan all-girls robotics team who were initially denied visas arrive in the US for a competition.

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SportTrump must release Mar-a-Lago visitor records, judge rules

The ruling is part of a legal challenge asking for records of visitors at Mr Trump's Florida resort.

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SportMinneapolis shocked by Australian's death

Justine Damond was shot by police near her home in Minneapolis after calling 911. Her family and community are waiting for answers.

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SportGirl power

A much-loved children's book character gets her own exhibit in New York City.

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SportJustine Damond's fiancé 'heartbroken' over police shooting

Australian woman Justine Damond was shot dead by a US police officer responding to a 911 call.

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SportJordan Edwards shooting: Ex-Texas police officer charged

The ex-policeman fired a rifle into a car in April, killing unarmed black teen Jordan Edwards, 15.

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SportUS fiancé of Aussie woman slain by police is 'heartbroken'

The fiancé of an Australian woman who was fatally shot by police in Minneapolis says they are "desperate for information" from officials.

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SportSpeeding car lands on roof of house in Missouri

How exactly did a speeding car end up on the roof of a house in St Louis, Missouri?

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SportTexan military veteran fired for trying to stop shoplifters

The man used a pole to try to stop three shoplifters but Home Depot say it was a safety risk.

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SportDecorated World War 2 veteran, 97, graduates from high school

The Great Depression and Second World War got in the way of Charles Leuzzi getting his diploma before.

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SportCanada wildfires: Drone footage shows devastation of blaze

Dramatic footage shows the destruction caused by a wildfire in Canada.

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SportDelta hits back against conservative author Ann Coulter

"Unnecessary and unacceptable" said Delta after the conservative author had railed against them all weekend.

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SportCanada police issue warrant for imam for 'anti-Semitic hate speech'

The Jordanian cleric is accused of making several anti-Semitic statements at a Montreal mosque.

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SportCanadian boy, 11, saves family from fire that destroyed house

David Smith was the only one awake when the home became engulfed in flames, so he alerted his family.

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SportRussia hacking row: Moscow demands US return seized mansions

Moscow demands access to the two diplomatic compounds seized over hacking allegations.

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Scottish Gaelic traditions are enjoying a revival in parts of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia (New Scotland).

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SportSoldier who killed US trainers jailed for life

Military court in Jordan sentences soldier to life in prison for killing three US trainers at air base last year.

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Millions of people routinely consume artificial sweeteners. New research shows that artificial sweeteners may increase the risk of weight gain and obesity.

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SportAustralian woman shot dead by US police after 911 call

Authorities are investigating the killing but say the officers' body cameras were not turned on.

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SportHome alone

BBC Panorama exposes the reality behind President Trump's promise to deport millions already in the US.

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SportUnderground success

How an IT worker quit his day job, and despite having no ideas to begin with, launched a firm from home that made him a multi-millionaire.

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SportLiving Dead director George A Romero dies at 77

The genre-defining zombie movie filmmaker George A Romero dies in his sleep at 77, his family says.

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SportMcGregor v Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor's tour is over. BBC Radio 5 live boxing pundit Steve Bunce and MMA writer Simon Head give their verdicts.

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SportDeadly flash flood hits Arizona swimmers

A number of people are killed or missing after a swimming hole is struck near the town of Payson.

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Sport$30,000 reception donated to homeless after US wedding cancelled

The couple agree that their $30,000, non-refundable reception in Indiana should not go to waste.

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SportUS national sentenced for spying in Iran

Iranian officials say the individual, who has not been named, is also a citizen of another country.

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In this article, learn about the causes of food cravings, what types of food cravings there are, and how to reduce or replace them.

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SportDisney's cartoon princesses gather in real life

From Pocahontas to Moana, the voices of cartoon princesses spanning three decades have met.

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SportRyan Lochte: Court dismisses robbery claim charges against US swimmer

A court in Brazil dismisses charges against US swimmer Ryan Lochte relating to false robbery claims he made at the Rio Olympics.

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SportNo naked dancing, Canada revellers told

Police warns crowds at a country music festival in Saskatchewan to stay clothed at all times.

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SportBaby Justin Trudeau meets Canada's prime minister

The son of Syrian refugees was named after the politician as a thank you to their adopted country.

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If breakfast is your main meal and you skip snack time throughout the day, you are likelier to avoid weight gain, a large population study confirms.

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SportMarking Trump

The president wants the media to focus on jobs, the economy, IS and the border. So we did.

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SportRapper ScHoolboy Q rants at United Airlines as dog misplaced

ScHoolboy Q's French bulldog puppy is switched during a stopover and flown to Chicago instead.

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SportCat killer jailed for 16 years in San Jose, California

The name of each pet is read out in court as Robert Farmer, 26, is sentenced in California.

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SportRight to bare arms: US Congresswomen protest against dress code

Women wore sleeveless outfits to work to stand against "outdated" rules.

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SportCanada: Workers find live British cannonball in Quebec

The 90kg projectile failed to explode when it was fired during the siege of Quebec City in 1759.

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SportHawaii fire: Flames rip through Honolulu tower block

At least three people have been killed and more are feared dead in a blaze at a Honolulu high-rise.

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SportMaryam Mirzakhani, first woman to win maths' Fields Medal, dies

Acclaimed Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani dies of breast cancer aged 40.

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SportHawaii fire: At least three feared dead in Honolulu flats

Black smoke was seen billowing from the 26th floor of the tower block.

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SportPlane near-miss audio released

The moment an Air Canada flight with 140 on board came within 30m (98ft) of other planes in San Francisco.

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SportGil Roberts: American ingested banned substance from kissing girlfriend

Olympic gold medallist Gil Roberts has been cleared of failing a drugs test, after it was found that he ingested a banned substance by kissing his girlfriend.

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SportTrudeau tells US governors to ditch 'America First'

Justin Trudeau is the first Canadian prime minister to address the National Governors' Association.

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SportCanada woman who hid foetuses gets lengthy prison term

A Canadian woman is given eight and a half years in prison for hiding the remains of her six infants.

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SportCharm offensive

US President Donald Trump forms a close alliance with President Emmanuel Macron during his Paris trip.

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Sport'Growing' sinkhole swallows two houses in Florida

The 200ft wide sinkhole in Pasco County is expected to continue growing.

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SportTwo Pennsylvania men charged with four murders

Cosmo DiNardo and Sean Kratz arranged to sell the victims drugs before killing them, officials say.

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SportJamie Dimon rails against the state of US politics

JP Morgan Chase's, Jamie Dimon says it's "almost an embarrassment" to be American.

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SportKermit voice actor Steve Whitmire 'devastated' to lose Muppet role

Puppeteer and voice actor Steve Whitmire has been Kermit the Frog's right hand man for 27 years.

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SportSharon Stone supports Madonna over letter insult

The actress is "owning" her mediocrity after the singer called her "horribly mediocre".

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SportWoman's selfie causes $200,000 worth of damage

Next time you're in an art gallery, don't do this.

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SportAir Canada plane 'missed aircraft by 30m' at San Francisco airport

A report reveals just how close the passenger plane from Toronto came to crashing into four jets.

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SportTrump Jr meeting: Russia lobbyist confirms attendance

"I never thought this would be such a big deal, to be honest," Rinat Akhmetshin says.

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SportWalking Dead filming stops after stuntman injury

John Bernecker was seriously hurt while filming the hugely successful zombie TV series in Atlanta.

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SportTrump applauds Paris Bastille Day troops

US President Donald Trump was guest of honour at France's Bastille Day parade in Paris.

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SportTruck full of eels and slime overturns on US highway

A road in the US has been "slimed" after a truck full of hagfish overturned in Oregon.

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SportTrump says US-Mexico wall may not need to cover entire border

The US president appears to change his idea for the barrier along the US-Mexico border.

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Chemicals found in many plastics, called phthalates, have once again been linked with a range of chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes.

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SportTrump travel ban: Judge expands definition of 'close relative'

Grandparents must not be barred from entering the US under Trump's travel ban, a judge rules.

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SportBeyonce: Sir Carter and Rumi pictured for first time

The star posted a picture with the babies a month after their birth - and revealed their names.

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Sport‘Smart’ vending machine could sell alcohol and ammunition

The machine uses biometric security to verify users have the right to buy its products.

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Sport'We feel let down'

More than 100 Iraqi Christians in the US are fighting deportation after a Trump immigration crackdown.

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SportYoung Americans

The great diversity of millennials means that the US is on the cusp of huge changes.

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SportPennsylvania missing men: Cosmo DiNardo 'admits killing four'

Cosmo DiNardo admits killing four missing men after body is found on his parents' Pennsylvania farm.

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SportUS opioid abuse 'having economic impact' says Fed boss

Federal Reserve Chair said she's not sure if the abuse is cause or symptom.

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SportTrudeau picks an astronaut for Canada's new governor general

Julie Payette is slated to become Canada's new governor general, after David Johnston retires in the autumn.

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SportHoneymoon over?

The decision to award former Guantanamo prisoner Omar Khadr with $8m has proved politically divisive for Justin Trudeau.

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SportTrump says son's Russian lawyer meeting 'opposition research'

Donald Trump says "most people" would have taken the meeting his son had with a Russian lawyer.

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SportTrump in France: Macron greets US president ahead of talks

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Donald Trump with an official ceremony in Paris.

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SportEmmys 2017: Westworld leads Stranger Things in nominations

The sci-fi series has 22 Emmy TV awards nominations, ahead of rivals including Stranger Things.

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SportRepublicans unveil revised Obamacare repeal bill

The proposal keeps key Obamacare taxes on the wealthy but allows insurers to offer less coverage.

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SportQatar Airways boss: US airlines 'crap'

Akbar Al Baker called US flight attendants “grandmothers” and boasted his had an average age of 26.

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SportWimbledon 2017: Venus Williams beats Johanna Konta in semi-final

Former champion Venus Williams beats Britain's Johanna Konta 6-4 6-2 to set up a Wimbledon final against Spain's Garbine Muguruza.

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SportMan trapped in Texas cash machine sends 'help me' notes

Corpus Christi police took it for a joke, before kicking in a door to withdraw the stuck workman.

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SportPacemaker data allowed in arson trial

A man charged with aggravated arson is set to have his pacemaker data used in evidence against him.

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Maternal obesity and child neurodevelopmental problems have both increased in the U.S. and scientists have suggested a possible link.

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SportGreece tourist attack: Eight charged over death of US graduate

Bakari Henderson suffered severe head injuries when he was attacked on the Greek island of Zakynthos.

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SportPennsylvania missing men: Remains found by searchers

Investigators identify a 19-year-old missing man and say there are further remains to be identified.

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SportA 'radicalised' city?

Donald Trump was once a harsh critic of France, but this view appears to be changing.

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SportBehold Jupiter's Great Red Spot

A Nasa probe returns the most detailed pictures ever of one of the Solar System's biggest storms.

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SportParrots and scooters

The man who triggered the Fifa corruption scandal was known for his lavish and opulent lifestyle.

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SportShia LaBeouf apologises after verbally abusing police in Georgia

The actor says he's "deeply ashamed" of his behaviour and that he's "taking steps" towards sobriety.

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The risk of aggressive prostate cancer is increased in taller men and those with a higher BMI and waist circumference, according to a new study.

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SportBanned ex-Fifa official Chuck Blazer dies

Blazer, whose evidence helped trigger the Fifa corruption scandal, had been battling cancer.

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SportTrump Russia claims: Mood in the White House is 'fantastic'

The president goes on the offensive amid pressure over alleged links between his team and Russia.

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SportThe US boy who outlived medical expectations

A family in the US describes what happened to their son who has a mitochondrial disorder.

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SportTwo revolutionaries

France's Emmanuel Macron reaches out to President Trump, welcoming him to Paris for Bastille Day.

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SportTrump: I get along 'very well' with Putin

His assessment comes as alleged Russian meddling in the US election continues to cast a cloud.

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SportTrump: Putin would prefer Clinton as president

The president tells the Christian Broadcasting Network why the Russian president may not be his biggest fan.

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SportJanet speaks

Ms Yellen spoke in Washington about inequality, politics and how much longer she has at the Fed.

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SportAlaska bride surprised by her late son's heart recipient

Becky Turney said the meeting was the best gift and thanked Jacob Kilby for caring for her son's heart.

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SportBank of Canada in first rate rise since 2010

Unlike the US, Canada has stayed away from hiking rates in the past to encourage consumer spending.

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SportNevada 'emergency' over lack of marijuana

Less than two weeks after recreational use was legalised, supplies in the state are running out.

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SportBridgegate: David Wildstein is red prison time

The scandal involved aides to the New Jersey governor who sought to punish a political opponent.

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SportLaid back

Scientists use smartphones to track and rank activity levels around the world.

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In laboratory studies, precursor fat cells exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in house dust were found to proliferate and acquire more fat.

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SportFBI nominee Christopher Wray says Russia probe not witch hunt

Christopher Wray also told senators he would not be "pulling punches" if confirmed in the role.

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SportCommentators debate

Legal scholars say Donald Trump Jr could have committed a serious federal offence.

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SportFed sees limits to interest rate rises

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen says US interest rates are likely to remain historically low.

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SportCanadian father struck by lightning at daughter's wedding

A Canadian man survives a lightning strike as he gives a speech at his daughter's wedding.

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A global study based on daily steps counted by smartphones discovers "activity inequality.

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SportSearch continues for four missing Pennsylvania men

Earth movers and cadaver dogs are searching a farm owned by the family of a "person of interest"

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SportRussian security firm Kaspersky denies spy agency work

Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab was accused of providing tools for the Russian intelligence agency FSB.

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SportClint Eastwood casts actual heroes in train attack film

Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone will play themselves in The 15:17 to Paris.

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SportTrump defends 'innocent' son Donald Jr over Russia meeting

Donald Jr is under pressure after appearing to accept a Russian offer to discredit Hillary Clinton.

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SportA stalling engine

With demand for new cars down in America - the world's second-largest car market - how worried should automakers be?

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SportSkateboarders and police clash in San Francisco's Dolores Park

A crowd at an informal event in San Francisco became angry after a skater and an officer collided.

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SportCanada whale rescuer killed after cutting endangered animal loose

Joe Howlett was hit by the 70-tonne endangered whale after cutting it free from ropes.

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SportArrests over giant Canadian coin heist

Thieves used a ladder and wheelbarrow to steal the 100kg (220lb) pure gold coin from a Berlin museum.

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SportPresident Trump sued for blocking people on Twitter

Seven Twitter users are suing the US president, saying their right to free speech has been violated.

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SportDonald Trump Jr: 'There was nothing to tell' President Trump

US President Donald Trump's son says he did not tell his father about a meeting with a Russian lawyer.

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SportTrump 'didn't know about son's Russia meeting'

The US president was not informed that Donald Trump Jr met a Russian lawyer, his son maintains.

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SportHistory lesson

A new exhibit on Japanese-American internment camps in WW2 warns of the dangers of ignoring history.

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SportCan a robot help solve the Atlantic's lionfish problem?

The invasive lionfish poses a number of threats in the Atlantic Ocean – can it be stopped by a robot?

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SportHow Dave Thomas created the classic Canadian stereotype

Dave Thomas will will reprise his role as Doug McKenzie along with Rick Moranis to help raise money for his nephew, who was paralyzed.

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SportOlympics in 2024 & 2028: Paris & Los Angeles get Games as IOC backs dual host announcement

Paris and Los Angeles are set to stage the 2024 and 2028 Olympic Games - provided they can agree on who should go first.

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SportFire and brimstone: Strange video of burning sulphur

This bizarre blaze is captured in the American state of Wyoming.

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SportBeachgoers form human chain to rescue Florida family

Eighty beachgoers linked hands to save a drowning family at Panama City beach, Florida

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SportUS man jumps his to death in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

The man has been identified by family members based on a note he left behind in his backpack.

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Sport'Blue Whale game' blamed in suicide of Texas teenager

The boy's family are urging parents to check their children's phones and social media accounts.

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SportActive duty US Army sergeant charged with support for IS

Ikaika Erik Kang allegedly planned to send a drone and martial arts videos to the terror group.

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SportUS successfully tests Thaad anti-missile system in Pacific

The Thaad system shoots down a simulated, intermediate-range missile near Hawaii and Alaska.

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SportTrump Jr releases Russia email chain

Donald Trump Jr releases emails showing he was offered "sensitive" information on Clinton by a Russian national

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SportAir Canada flight nearly lands on crowded San Francisco taxiway

The US investigates how the flight from Toronto almost landed on a taxiway with four planes on it.

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SportMississippi crash: Sixteen dead in Marines Corps plane incident

The KC-130 plane crashed in a rural area in the US state of Mississippi, with no survivors.

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SportTrue Blood star died from alcohol withdrawal complications

Relatives hope the lessons of the actor's death can assist other people who suffer with addictions.

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SportRussia 'ready to expel 30 US diplomats' in sanctions row

Russia increases pressure on President Trump over Obama-era US sanctions.

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New research published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood journal, shows a strong link between childhood obesity and hip diseases in childhood.

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SportEmail 'linked Kremlin to Trump son meeting' - New York Times

Donald Trump Jr was told the Russian government could help his father's campaign, a press report says.

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SportThree days in July that shook America

Two black men and five police officers died in three cities in three tumultuous days.

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SportDelays leave transgender military recruits in limbo

Obama-era policy to open military to transgender Americans stalls amid delays and attacks from Republicans.

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SportTech boss attacks 'whiners' in angry email

The co-founder of a Silicon Valley investment firm says it is "not my job to make you all feel good".

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SportGovernor Chris Christie in radio clash over 'beachgate'

The New Jersey governor has a heated exchange with a caller for his use of a public beach he closed.

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SportBritish Columbia wildfires - 14,000 evacuated as fires spread

Re-enforcements are being sent to British Columbia from the federal government and neighbouring provinces.

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SportShock over US tourist killed in Greek bar

Bakari Henderson's family say it was unlike the recent graduate to get into a street brawl.

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SportAfghan ex-refugee Shaesta Waiz on round-the-world solo flight

Shaesta Waiz aims to be the youngest woman to fly solo around the globe - and to inspire others.

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SportOregon woman faces probation for flight groping

Heidi McKinney, 27, touched a woman on the breast and genitals on an Alaska Airlines flight.

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SportBlac Chyna wins restraining order against Rob Kardashian

The former model accuses her ex-fiance of physical and cyber abuse

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SportCalifornia teenager wins lottery twice in a week

A 19-year-old woman wins more than half a million dollars from a pair of lottery scratch cards.

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Fasting blood glucose and fasting insulin levels could help to identify which diets are most effective for weight loss, a new study suggests.

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SportKlansman with dreadlocks astonishes Twitter

A photo taken at a KKK rally has provoked widespread disbelief online, after a member was pictured with plaited dreadlocks.

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SportTrump spars with Chelsea Clinton over Ivanka's G20 seat

US President Donald Trump invoked Hillary Clinton's daughter, triggering an online rebuke.

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SportColorado teen camper heard 'crunching' as bear bit his head

The teenage wilderness survival specialist poked the bear in the eyes as it tried to drag him away.

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SportTrump son defends meeting Russian 'with Clinton material'

Donald Trump Jr suggests it is normal practice to receive information about a political opponent.

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SportTrump dares Congress on troubled Obamacare repeal

The president says the Senate would not "dare" leave Washington without passing the healthcare bill.

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The 31-year-old phoned to say he had been abducted and begged his mother to send money.

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SportPhillip Harkins loses fight against US extradition

Phillip Harkins faces trial in the US over an attempted robbery in which a man died.

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How an IT worker quit his day job, and despite having no ideas to begin with, launched a firm from home that made him a multi-millionaire.

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SportDonald Trump backtracks on Russia joint cybersecurity unit

Donald Trump said a cybersecurity unit with Russia would not happen - hours after proposing the idea.

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SportUS laptop ban lifted on Kuwait Airways and Royal Jordanian

Kuwait Airways and Royal Jordanian are the latest airlines to allow laptops in the cabin on US flights.

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SportA different web

Some internet giants and activists will participate in a day of action to oppose changes to net neutrality rules.

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SportOne man's quest

The Californian billionaire trying to make the best Pinot Noir in the New World.

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SportDonald Trump Jr 'met Russia lawyer for Clinton information'

The US president's son was promised damaging information about Hillary Clinton, US media report.

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SportUS sanctions against Russia over Ukraine and Syria to remain

President Trump tweets that it would be premature to consider any relaxation.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Hundreds evacuated as flames spread

A combination of high temperatures and parched land adds to the difficulties of firefighters.

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SportDonald Trump: Time to work more constructively with Russia

But the US ambassador to the UN says her country "can't" and "won't ever" trust Russia.

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SportDonald Trump Jr met Russian lawyer before election

It is described as the first confirmed meeting between a Russian national and Trump's inner circle.

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SportChina and Taiwan mixed up in White House gaffe

The Republic of China is the name for Taiwan - a fact that apparently eludes White House staff.

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SportUS priest pulls out gun in Florida road rage incident

The 35-year-old pointed a semi-automatic gun at another driver trying to overtake him, police say.

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SportG20: Trump hails talks as 'success' despite divisions

The US president lauded the summit - despite his country's isolated position on climate change.

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SportCanada's British Columbia battles wildfires

British Columbia has declared a state of emergency and thousands have been evacuated.

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SportKKK rally in Virginia leads to rival protests and clashes

Supporters of the white supremacist group were surrounded by many more counter protesters.

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SportTrue Blood star Nelsan Ellis dies aged 39

Nelsan Ellis, who starred in the popular HBO series, died from complications after heart failure.

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SportIvanka Trump briefly takes Donald Trump seat at G20 table

In an unusual move, the first daughter sits with world leaders while Donald Trump steps away.

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SportMike Pence ignores Nasa 'do not touch' sign

The VP made a tongue-in-cheek apology to Nasa after a photo of him touching the equipment went viral.

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SportVenus Williams 'drove lawfully' in fatal car crash in Florida

Police say Venus Williams was driving legally during the car crash that left an elderly man dead.

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SportIndigenous anger

Unexplained deaths and a history of racially motivated violence have left doubts that justice in a northern Ontario town can be served.

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SportG20: Trump and Putin debate US election hack at first meeting

The pair held "robust" talks about the allegations of Russian interference in last year's election.

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Two alpha males meet - but who had the dominant handshake and who couldn't maintain eye contact?

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SportEmma Stone: Male co-stars took pay cut so they were paid the same as me

The La La Land star is the latest actress to speak out on equal pay.

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SportClinton chairman John Podesta tells Trump: 'Get a grip'

John Podesta calls President Trump a "whack job" after he suggests he thwarted a probe into hacking.

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SportHackers breached a dozen US nuclear plants, reports say

Operating firms were targeted by malicious code hidden in fake job applications, US media report.

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SportPuppy left in airport by abused owner

A three-month old Chihuahua was abandoned in a Las Vegas airport toilet by it's owner fleeing domestic abuse

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SportFox host Charles Payne suspended amid harassment claim

Making Money presenter Charles Payne says the claim, involving a married analyst, is "an ugly lie".

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Young Trump voters comment on his presidency so far and his use of Twitter

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SportMassive US fire engulfs blocks of flats

Firefighters say no one was injured by the blaze in the unfinished building in Oakland, California.

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SportCanada quietly paid Omar Khadr $8m in compensation, reports say

Compensation for the former Guantanamo Bay detainee has ignited controversy in Canada.

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SportThe guilty secret of every diplomat in Washington DC

Ambassadors rely on one very modern method to glimpse President Trump's thinking, even if it is one they may not like to admit.

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SportUS creates 222,000 jobs in June

US employment jumped strongly in June by more than expected.

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Blue Ivy Carter features on a bonus track from her dad's album 4:44 and it's sent Twitter fans crazy.

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SportSouth Park to reduce Donald Trump jokes after falling into 'trap' of mocking him

Co-creator Trey Parker says the show has fallen into the "trap" of mocking the US president every week.

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SportMs Sheila Michaels: Feminist who popularised 'Ms', dies aged 78

Sheila Michaels fought against the use of 'Mrs' or 'Miss' in favour of a new, more modern title.

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SportUS bomber planes fly over East and South China Seas

Tensions are high in the region following North Korea's missile test and ongoing territorial disputes.

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SportG20: Trump and Putin to have first face-to-face talks

US-Russia ties are damaged by the Syria and Ukraine crises, and Moscow's alleged meddling in the US.

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SportWhy the Polish crowd loved President Trump

The crowd broke out into chants multiple times during President Donald Trump's speech in Warsaw, Poland. But what were the applause lines?

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SportDonald and Vladimir

The two leaders will go face to face for the first time. But how different are they?

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SportIndigenous beats

Powerhouse indigenous DJ trio A Tribe Called Red are bringing "Pow-Wow Step" to the masses.

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SportFear and indifference

Some believe the intercontinental ballistic missile tested on Tuesday could reach Alaska.

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SportAuschwitz gas chamber video apology from US Congressman

Clay Higgins says his five-minute film partly shot inside a gas chamber caused "unintended pain".

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Walter Shaub, director of the Office of Government Ethics, says he will step down on 19 July.

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The US leader says Russia should "join the community of responsible nations" in a speech in Poland.

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The rapper also apologises for saying "a lot of things" because the Material Girl singer "hurt" him.

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SportVirginia execution splits murder victim's family

The wife and daughter of a slain sheriff's deputy remain divided over his killer's execution.

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A surveillance video of the fatal 2013 crash is anonymously posted online.

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Donald Trump claims that his demand for more spending by Nato countries has been a success.

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SportDonald Trump in handshake trouble... again

The Polish president's wife inadvertently snubs the US president in favour of Melania.

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President Trump visits Poland and sets out his views on North Korea and international terrorism.

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The mother of the children, all under the age of 10, is in custody for the "horrendous crime".

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A newly found photo suggests the US pilot died in Japanese custody, not in a crash in the Pacific.

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Russian interference in the US election? No-one really knows, says President Donald Trump in Warsaw, on the eve of his long-awaited meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

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Rapper 2 Chainz turned his promotional pink trap house into a HIV clinic over Independence Day weekend

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Congressman Steve Scalise is moved back in to intensive care, three weeks after being shot.

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SportTrump warns North Korea of 'severe' options over missile test

The US president condemns North Korea after it tested a missile with the potential to reach Alaska.

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SportQatar Airways sees US laptop ban lifted

The Doha-based airline becomes the fourth carrier to allow electronic devices in the cabin on US flights.

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She has received death threats on the internet for the act, which is not a crime.

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The Christian-owned Hobby Lobby retailer illegally imported ancient artefacts for a Bible museum.

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SportDonald Trump to give major speech in Poland

The US leader is expected to lay out his vision for America's ties with Europe and promote trade.

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Nearly half of the shootings during the four-day holiday weekend happened over 12 hours.

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Justin Trudeau has a private audience with the Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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SportMMA fighter Aaron Rajman killed by Florida home intruders

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US president criticises China for apparent increase in trade with North Korea.

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An all-girl team is to watch their robot compete in the US via Skype, after they were denied visas.

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US payment processing giant Vantiv has agreed to merge with its British rival Worldpay.

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Memorial officials criticise Clay Higgins for his five-minute film shot inside a gas chamber.

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The land dispute between Canada's indigenous people, also known as Mohawks, and the country's military.

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Across the United States, people have been marking Independence Day in their own ways.

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The US government has a vivid warning for people planning to celebrate with fireworks.

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The effigies of 43 presidents crumble in a Virginia field, after a history-themed park went bust.

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A taxi has crashed into pedestrians at an airport in the US.

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The Appalachian mountain ranges are home to fervent Trump supporters who want him to back them now.

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The car reportedly drove at 60mph up a hill, through a fence and into the pool.

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People from Alberta, Canada, lambast PM Justin Trudeau for name-checking every province but theirs.

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The electric car maker's founder Elon Musk says the lower cost Model 3 car will be ready this week.

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A car ploughs into a group of pedestrians near Boston's Logan Airport, causing several injuries.

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How the prime minister managed to upset four million people during his Canada Day speech.

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Governor Chris Christie relaxes on New Jersey beach that's closed because of the state's government shutdown.

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