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samedi 30 septembre 2017

SportMarilyn Manson crushed by prop on stage in New York

The rock star was taken to hospital after the incident in New York on Saturday night.

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SportNorth Korea and US 'in direct contact', says Tillerson

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says Washington is "probing" the possibility of talks.

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SportPuerto Rico: Trump lashes out at San Juan mayor

The US president lashed out at San Juan's mayor in a series of tweets posted on Saturday morning.

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SportIran nuclear deal: Tehran expects US to ditch agreement, says FM

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he hopes Europe will keep the agreement alive.

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vendredi 29 septembre 2017

Sport"Good man": Price resignation announced after Trump teases media

US Health Secretary Tom Price is out - here's what President Trump had to say just before the news broke.

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SportTaxing times

Is the US system out of whack and if so, will Republicans fix it?

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SportLife after life

At 15, Norman Bryant couldn't get married or buy a beer – but he could be locked up for the rest of his life.

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SportGone tomorrow

Linn Meyers spent 65 days on a giant work of art - all designed to be painted over.

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SportUS health secretary Tom Price quits after plane scandal

Mr Price apologised after it emerged that he had taken private flights at taxpayers' expense.

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Sport'No good news in Puerto Rico' says mayor

The San Juan mayor was unhappy that a Trump official said the progress being made was good news.

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SportRyan Zinke: US interior secretary 'spent $12,000 on flight'

US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's use of charter flights for government business is under scrutiny.

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Sport'No power for 6-8 months' in Puerto Rico

The situation in Puerto Rico is dire, with devastation she has never seen before, San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz tells the BBC.

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SportCanada MPs to loosen penalties for drunks in kayaks

New impaired driving legislation would allow people to canoe, kayak, or paddleboat while drinking.

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SportUS to pull staff from Cuba over 'attacks'

Staff suffered conditions including mild brain trauma and hearing loss in the apparent sonic attacks.

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weight loss fitnessCumin: Six health benefits

Cumin is a very popular spice in cooking. In this article, learn more about cumin, including six ways cumin that might be beneficial to your health.

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SportVolkswagen will pay $3bn in US more for diesel emissions fixing

The total cost of the diesel emissions cheating scandal is now set to reach $30bn.

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SportRockfalls create a cloud of dust at Yosemite national park

Rockfalls create a cloud of dust at Yosemite national park in the same week a British climber was killed

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SportTrump to 'confront North Korea threat' on Asia tour

The trip will "strengthen the international resolve to confront the North Korean threat".

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SportCelebs share embarrassing photos for hurricane fundraiser

Celebrities share embarrassing photos to raise money for Puerto Rican hurricane victims.

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SportHugh Hefner bought crypt next to Marilyn Monroe

Fans praise Hugh Hefner for buying the crypt next to Marilyn Monroe, but critics brand him "creepy".

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jeudi 28 septembre 2017

SportTwitter's Russia briefings 'inadequate' - US senators

US senators criticise Twitter's stance on Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election.

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Sport'Gold in those hills'

A long-ago buried and forgotten silent film archive has become a new work of art.

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SportUS schools crackdown on anthem protests

School districts around the nation vow to punish players who won't stand for the national anthem.

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Sport'Miracles really do happen' - Scalise reflects on recovery after shooting

Congressman Steve Scalise calls his recovery after being shot in June a "miracle" in his first address back on the House floor.

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SportMelania Trump book donation snubbed by US librarian

The librarian wrote a blog critiquing Mr Trump's literary choices, including children's favourites.

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SportUS health secretary apologises for private plane travel

Tom Price says he will reimburse taxpayers a day after the president hinted he could be sacked.

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SportWas Playboy revolution good for women?

Was the Playboy revolution good for women?

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SportVeep star Julia Louis-Dreyfus reveals she has breast cancer

The award-winning US actress says she has become "the one" in eight women who get breast cancer.

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SportRace slurs on US Air Force black cadets' dorm doors

The military college investigates after "go home" was scrawled on African-American students' doors.

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weight loss fitnessAppetite-controlling neurons could help us lose weight

A group of neurons has been found to respond to amino acids and control appetite. The findings may change dieting practices and stop the obesity epidemic.

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SportCongressman Steve Scalise returns to ovation after June shooting

Three months after he was shot, Steve Scalise hobbles back into the US Capitol to a standing ovation.

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SportTowering dust devil filmed in Arizona

A local journalist spotted the phenomenon that occurs quite often in Arizona, but rarely at this size.

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SportMuslim 'touched' by anonymous gift dolls

A woman from Ontario, Canada, wants to thank the mystery person who gave her 25 hijab-wearing dolls.

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SportDonor dilemma

Time is running out for Cary Gallant, who is going to court to get a liver transplant.

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SportOpioid crisis: Body transport booming in West Virginia

Officials blame a jump in fatal drug overdoses for the sharp increase in costs of shuttling corpses.

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SportUS economic growth revised up again

The US economy grew even faster in the second quarter than previously thought, new figures indicate.

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SportPuerto Rico: Trump lifts shipping ban for storm-hit island

The US territory is struggling with fuel, water and medical shortages a week after Hurricane Maria.

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SportN Korea: 'Lunatic' Trump exploiting Otto Warmbier's death

North Korea accuses the US of "luring and pushing" an American student into breaking its laws.

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SportObama: 'I cried when Malia went to college'

"It was a little bit like open-heart surgery," he said of the moment he left Malia at university.

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SportHugh Hefner: Playboy founder on why he started magazine

The founder of the international adult magazine Playboy has died at the age of 91.

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SportOne killed after rockslide in Yosemite National Park

The Park says rocks fell from the El Capitan mountain on to a popular hiking trail.

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mercredi 27 septembre 2017

SportOtto Warmbier body showed no sign of torture says coroner

The report appears to contradict statements from the US man's parents that he was tortured by N Korea.

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SportFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rejects Trump bias claims

Mark Zuckerberg hits back on Facebook after the US president calls the site "anti-Trump".

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SportJared Kushner 'registered to vote as a woman'

Donald Trump's advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner is registered to vote as a woman, reports say.

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SportLA princess

Pictures of Prince Harry's first public appearance with Meghan Markle were beamed around the world.

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SportUS 'fake news' kingpin Paul Horner found dead at 38

Paul Horner, who claimed to be behind Donald Trump's win, is said to have died from a drug overdose.

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SportUS Navy evacuates residents from storm-devastated Dominica

Days after Hurricane Maria levelled countless buildings and killed more than 20 people, the US Navy helped to evacuate residents off the Caribbean island.

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SportWoman rescued from flooded road in Oklahoma

Rescuers in Oklahoma City responded to a call of a woman trapped in her car on a flooded street.

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SportMichelle Obama scolds female Trump voters

Women who opposed Hillary Clinton "voted against their own voice", says the former US first lady.

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SportTrump 'not happy' with health secretary's private travel

The president says he is looking "very closely" at Tom Price's costly private travel.

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SportSouthwest kicks woman off flight because of dog allergy

Southwest Airlines says the passenger was forcibly removed - but the two dogs were allowed to stay.

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SportAirbnb guest 'assaulted Minnesota host's seven-year-old'

Derrick Kinchen, 28, was found by the homeowner inside his daughter's bedroom after midnight.

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SportRepublicans push for major tax cuts

The GOP is looking for a big policy win after repeated failure to reform healthcare legislation.

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SportWildfire rages by California highway

The so-called Canon Fire has spread over 2,000 acres and forced 1,500 people from their homes.

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SportTrump deletes tweets after backing Alabama primary loser

Mr Trump's pick was trounced by a conservative firebrand, sending shockwaves through Washington.

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SportRoy Moore beliefs: Things the Republican has said

The judge has made headlines for a series of incendiary remarks and is one step away from the US Senate.

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Sport'Bulletproof' rapper shot in Hollywood

The 32-year-old, best known for his collaboration with OT Genasis, is taken to hospital and is expected to survive.

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SportUS 'killer clown' case: Woman is arrested for 1990 murder

Sheila Keen Warren, 54, allegedly carried out the killing wearing a red wig and a red bulb nose.

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SportMattis visits Afghanistan as rockets hit Kabul

The US defence secretary is in Afghanistan for talks on strengthening the country's military.

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SportNFL protests: Osi Umenyiora says Donald Trump 'disrespecting the US flag'

Two-time Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora says President Donald Trump is the one "disrespecting the US flag" in a passionate response to the anthem protests around the NFL.

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SportOklahoma driver finds a baby left at the side of a freeway

A driver spotted the four-week-old infant in a car seat, along with a birth certificate and cash.

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mardi 26 septembre 2017

SportOtto Warmbier 'systematically tortured' by N Korea say parents

US student Otto Warmbier was "blind and deaf" and "jerking violently" when he returned from N Korea.

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SportAmos Yee: Singapore teen blogger freed with asylum in US

Amos Yee was released after the US government lost an appeal to block his request for asylum.

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SportTrump candidate loses Alabama primary

Trump-backed candidate loses Alabama Republican primary in what is seen as test of US president's appeal - reports

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SportDo US universities have a free speech problem?

Jeff Sessions criticised colleges for limiting free speech, but did he live up to his own remarks?

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SportRefugee soccer star: From Afghanistan to US

Nadia Nadim fled Afghanistan as a child. Now she plays for Denmark and Portland.

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SportUS-Mexico border wall prototype construction starts

US officials say eight prototypes will be built as questions remain over the controversial wall.

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SportWill the US and Russia ever be allies?

Sanctions on Russia are still in place, so will US and Russia ever become allies?

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SportBombardier hit by tariff in Boeing row

The aerospace firm employs 4,100 people in Northern Ireland, but there are fears the ruling could affect this.

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SportWhy Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico so hard

As Donald Trump says he will visit the US territory, here are four ways Hurricane Maria wreaked havoc.

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SportOlive wars

US officials could impose duties on Spanish olives, reflecting Trump’s efforts to protect US workers.

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SportLeadership gamble

Whoever wins the leadership contest will have the challenging task of rebuilding the party by 2019.

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SportThree generations of Canada men share same birthday

A mathematician estimates the Werner family's coincidence is a one-in-48-million chance.

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SportHurricane woes

Families in Puerto Rico say they are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Maria alone.

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SportSamantha Barks to be Broadway's Pretty Woman

The Manx actress will play the Julia Roberts role in a musical version of the hit 1990 film.

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SportNaomi Klein: Trump is like a 'fatberg'

Speaking at the Labour Party conference, activist and author Naomi Klein, says Trump is the political equivalent of a 'fatberg'.

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SportTrump NFL row: President calls kneeling protesters 'disgraceful'

The US president ratchets up his war of words with anti-racism protesters at a White House press conference.

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SportFatberg causes massive Baltimore sewer overflows

A massive lump of congealed fat causes overflows of more than 1m gallons of waste in Baltimore.

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SportUber threatens to quit Quebec over new regulations

The ride-sharing company has complained about provincial regulations that would require more training for drivers and a police background-check.

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SportUS Marines get first female infantry officer

A US marine has become the first woman to the complete the Corps' gruelling infantry officer training.

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SportBill Gates switches to Android phone

The Microsoft co-founder reveals he does not use a Windows-powered smartphone.

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SportHurricane Maria: Trump to visit storm-ravaged Puerto Rico

Mr Trump says he will travel to the US territory on Tuesday in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

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SportShania Twain: 'I had to get my top hat back from a museum'

The country star talks about her new album, her vocal recovery and a certain piece of iconic headgear.

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SportDoes Trump care about Puerto Rico's hurricane victims?

Social media users have been accusing the US president of not caring about the island's residents.

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SportEquifax boss leaves after data breach

The credit report giant's chairman and chief executive, Richard Smith, steps down with immediate effect.

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SportSatellites the size of a shoebox

US firm Planet Labs makes satellites you could hold in your hands, and has more in orbit than anyone else.

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SportRepublicans' Obamacare repeal plan in tatters

Despite pressure from President Donald Trump, Susan Collins says she cannot back the bill.

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SportGuggenheim Museum pulls controversial animal art exhibits

The Guggenheim in New York says it has received "explicit and repeated threats of violence".

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SportRapper B.o.B. raising funds to check if Earth is flat

US rapper B.o.B. is crowd funding the launch of a satellite to see if the planet is disc-shaped.

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SportDallas players owner joins NFL protest

The Dallas Cowboys players, staff and owner Jerry Jones take a knee before the national anthem at Monday evening's game against Arizona.

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SportCardi B knocks Taylor Swift off US top spot making history

Cardi B becomes the first female rapper to reach the top of the US billboard charts since 1998.

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SportFirst refugees leave PNG camp for US

The group will start new lives in the US under a controversial deal struck with Australia.

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weight loss fitnessEnzyme may prevent rebound after weight loss

Scientists have tested the potential of an enzyme to stop overproduction of the 'hunger hormone' ghrelin, thus preventing a rebound after weight loss.

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SportLeBron James says President Trump 'trying to divide through sport'

LeBron James praises NFL players who have protested against Donald Trump, and accuses the US president of "using sports to try and divide us".

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lundi 25 septembre 2017

SportUS Marines get first female infantry officer

A woman lieutenant makes history by graduating from the US Marine Corps' infantry officer training.

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SportDemocrats open investigation into Jared Kushner's private emails

The senior presidential adviser is ordered to preserve all his private emails for the inquiry.

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SportO say can you see

American footballers sit, kneel and lock arms in protest over the weekend, but what does it all mean?

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SportRoy Moore: Will this outsider make Trump eat his words?

His opponent has the backing of the White House and the Republican "establishment". So how is outsider Roy Moore winning over so many Alabama voters?

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SportUS government satellite image show Puerto Rico blackout

Millions of US citizens are without electricity, clean water, medicine, or communications.

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SportHarry and Meghan hold hands

Prince Harry and his actor girlfriend are seen arriving together at the Invictus Games in Toronto.

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SportChelsea Manning says she was denied entry into Canada

Manning posted a letter from Canada that suggests she was turned away due to prior convictions.

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SportTrump NFL row: What does #TakeAKnee mean?

More and more high-profile figures in the US are taking a knee at public events. But why now?

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SportDavid Meade death threats in end-of-world trolling

Mind-reader David Meade receives death threats after being mistaken for a US conspiracy theorist.

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SportPrince Harry and Trudeau's photographer are lookalikes

Canada's PM took a photo showing the uncanny resemblance between his photographer and the royal.

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SportCanada groom saves child from drowning in river

The bride and groom were getting their photo taken when they saw a young boy struggling to swim in a river.

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SportNorth Korea accuses US of declaring war

Minister accuses US of declaring war and says his country has the right to shoot down US bombers.

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weight loss fitnessAntidepressants and weight gain: What's the connection?

In this article, learn why some antidepressants cause weight gain and what types of antidepressants are associated with changes in weight.

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weight loss fitnessHow exercise rejuvenates cells, extending lifespan

A new study sheds light on how exercise benefits the body and promotes muscle health by unraveling what goes on at the cellular level.

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SportUS violent crimes and murders rose in 2016, the FBI says

The rate of violent crime rose across cities of all sizes, the FBI says in an annual report

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SportAnthony Weiner jailed for 21 months for sexting case

The ex-congressman is sentenced to 21 months in prison for sending explicit messages to a teen.

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SportNashville church shooting suspect's cryptic message

Emanuel Kidega Samson, 25, shared a bodybuilding picture of himself with the caption "unrestricted paroxysm".

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SportTrump NFL row: US president denies comments were race-related

Donald Trump says his words about political protests at sport events had "nothing to do with race".

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dimanche 24 septembre 2017

SportUS expands travel ban to include N Korea

People from Venezuela and Chad will also now face restrictions on travel to the United States.

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SportJared Kushner used private email for White House business

The president's adviser and son-in-law used a private email account for official business.

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SportNeglected genius

Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat became hugely famous, very young but a lack of support led to drugs and death at 27, says his former friend.

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SportRe-cycling

How the abandoned bikes of Burning Man are making their way to hurricane victims.

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SportDenim double down

The US clothing firm is now enjoying five years of profit growth as it recovers from past woes.

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SportTennessee church shooting halted by 'extraordinarily brave' usher

Police praised the "extraordinarily brave" actions of the usher at the church near Nashville.

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SportTrump NFL row: US president urges fans to boycott games

The US president faces strong criticism for "offensive" comments about players who protest.

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SportHurricane Maria: Puerto Rico facing crisis

The entire island is still without power and engineers say it could take months to be restored.

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SportPrince Harry opens Invictus Games in Toronto

The event is being held in Canada. Athletes from 15 countries compete over eight days.

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samedi 23 septembre 2017

SportMeghan Markle attends as Prince Harry launches Invictus Games

Prince Harry's girlfriend is spotted in the stands at the opening ceremony in Toronto.

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SportEmpathy cards

This cancer survivor is changing the "sugarcoated" greeting card business

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SportTrump under growing pressure over NFL player comments

Mr Trump called for the firing of players who protest during the US anthem, but has faced a backlash.

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SportPuerto Rico 'failing' dam risk remains after Hurricane Maria

Thousands of people nearby have been told to leave as the dam may collapse after Hurricane Maria.

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SportSoul singer Charles Bradley dies aged 68

The singer, who released his first album in his 60s, cancelled tour dates just two weeks ago.

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SportDonald Trump: LeBron James calls president a 'bum' after Steph Curry comments

Basketball star Lebron James calls US President Donald Trump "bum" over comments he made about fellow player Steph Curry.

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SportNFL: Donald Trump says players protesting during US national anthem should be fired

US president Donald Trump says NFL players who protest during the national anthem should be fired.

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SportTwo hurricanes

Cuba and Puerto Rico responded differently to devastating hurricanes, the BBC's Will Grant reports.

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SportBlink 182, Korn and Avenged Sevenfold to play Chester Bennington tribute

Acts sign up for a special gig in memory of the singer, who killed himself in July.

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SportTrump rails against Republican Obamacare rebels

Republicans who refuse to back repeal legislation lack "guts", the US president says.

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SportUS student trapped in Indiana cave for three days

Lukas Cavar, 19, says he had to lick the walls of the cave for moisture during his three day ordeal.

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vendredi 22 septembre 2017

SportGrey matters

How widespread is CTE, the disease found in dead former NFL player Aaron Hernandez?

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SportCanada targets senior Venezuelan officials with sanctions

Canada says it "will not stand by silently" as it targets 40 senior Venezuelan officials.

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SportErdogan protesters beaten and ejected from New York speech

Violence erupts at a New York hotel as protesters heckle Turkey's leader with chants of "terrorist".

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SportPuerto Rico dam bursts in wake of Hurricane Maria

A dam has failed and caused "extremely dangerous" flooding in hurricane-hit Puerto Rico.

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SportMcCain torpedoes Republicans' Obamacare repeal plan again

The senator says he "cannot in good conscience" approve the plan, which is backed by President Trump.

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SportUS Health Secretary Tom Price's private air travel probed

The inspector general will focus on Mr Price's private plane trips and "may encompass other issues".

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SportObama-era campus sex assault rules rescinded

The US education secretary says existing rules are unfairly tilted against the accused.

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SportJames Comey: Protests disrupt speech to Howard students

Protesters drown out a speech to university students in Washington by ex-FBI director James Comey.

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weight loss fitnessJust 30 minutes of activity over 5 days could save lives

A new study of wealthy and less wealthy nations finds that physical activity of all types can reduce deaths and heart disease risks.

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SportBusiest US-Mexico border crossing shuts for construction work

The San Ysidro border crossing is closing for the weekend to enable construction work to go ahead.

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jeudi 21 septembre 2017

SportEmma Stone: I started therapy for anxiety when I was seven

The Oscar-winning actress talks about treatment for panic attacks and being an "anxious child".

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SportEx-NFL star Aaron Hernandez had 'most severe' brain disease

The former New England Patriot the worst case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, his lawyer says.

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Sport'Decapitated man' Halloween display in Tennessee sparks 911 calls

The stuffed puppet display, of a man decapitated by a garage door, spooked Tennessee residents.

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SportClass act

Photographers highlight the legacy and potential future of derelict schools in St Louis.

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SportApologetic Trudeau tells UN: Canada is no wonderland

The prime minister laments Canada's "humiliation, neglect and abuse" of First Nations peoples.

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SportBlind spots

The fast-growing US solar industry is at odds with itself - and the decision may be left to Trump.

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SportRussia turns on Morgan Freeman over election 'war' video

Russian media attack the actor for appearing in a video accusing Moscow of waging "war" on the US.

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SportSecond teenager runs for governor of Kansas

If both win their party primaries, the two 16-year-olds will face each other in the election.

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SportBrigham Young University ends Mormon ban on caffeinated soda

Brigham Young University amends its policy after the church revised its stance on caffeine in 2012.

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SportFlight of fancy

Trump's Air Force One is similar to the one that Obama flew. But plans for a bigger one are now under way.

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SportCanadian hunter fatally mistakes woman's therapy dog for wolf

Kaoru was shot apparently by accident when her owner was taking her for a walk in the woods.

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SportMelania Trump mocked online after anti-bullying speech

The US First Lady's seven-minute speech was a chance to outline her agenda for the next few years.

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SportUS police shoot deaf man 'ignoring commands'

Magdiel Sanchez, who is deaf, was shot despite witnesses yelling that he could not hear police.

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SportHillary Clinton memoir What Happened sells 300,000 copies

What Happened, which tells of the 2016 US election campaign, was released on 12 September.

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mercredi 20 septembre 2017

SportSpecial counsel Robert Mueller seeks Trump presidency records

Records relating to Mr Trump's sacking of the FBI chief are said to be of interest to the probe.

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SportCanada MP sorry for Catherine McKenna 'climate Barbie' remark

Conservative Gerry Ritz apologised over a remark he aimed at environment minister Catherine McKenna.

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SportFoodfight

The Office québécois de la langue française has eased up on dozens of English language words.

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SportDuel

Tough-talking President Donald Trump may have met his match in Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani.

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SportTomb Raider poster gets it in the neck

Alicia Vikander seems to be the victim of dodgy Photoshop in the poster for her new Tomb Raider film.

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SportFormer Mountie jailed for smuggling ivory into US

Gregory Logan was involved in a decade-long scheme to smuggle narwhal tusks from Canada to the US.

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SportHurricane Maria knocks out power in Puerto Rico

The powerful storm has cut off electricity to 3.5 million people.

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SportUS Fed starts rolling back stimulus

The Fed said it would start to reduce its $4.2tr balance sheet in October.

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SportWhole of Puerto Rico without power

Hurricane Maria has knocked out power to the entire island of Puerto Rico, home to 3.5m people, officials say

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SportJimmy Kimmel attacks Bill Cassidy over healthcare bill

The TV host, whose son has a heart condition, attacked the author of a new plan to replace Obamacare.

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SportLegendary boxer Jake LaMotta dies

Jake LaMotta, the boxer portrayed by Robert De Niro in Raging Bull, has died aged 95, his family says.

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SportToshiba sells chip unit for $18bn

The embattled electronics firm hopes the deal will cover heavy losses from its nuclear division.

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mardi 19 septembre 2017

SportTrumplomacy

The US president's uncompromising language causes a stir in the hallowed hall of diplomacy.

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SportTrump's first UN speech met with criticism from some leaders

The US president's first key speech at the UN was denounced by some member nations he had singled out.

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SportEquifax data breach snares 100,000 Canadians

Social security numbers, drivers licenses and credit card numbers may have been leaked in the hack.

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SportShots fired

The shooting of a Georgia student raises a question - why do US police shoot people carrying knives?

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SportHow the world reacted to Trump's UN speech

What did the global gathering at the UN make of the speech by US President Donald Trump?

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Sport'Remove racist' Native American tapestry from public display

A group representing American Indians says the British work depicts native peoples as "savages".

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SportHealth groups condemn new Republican Obamacare repeal plan

Medical organisations say the bill would end up "endangering access to critical care for millions".

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SportTrump: US would destroy North Korea if forced to defend itself

The US president condemns "rogue nations" in his debut speech to the UN General Assembly.

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SportTrump at UN: The 'rogue states' in new axis of evil

George W Bush invented the original list of US enemies - here's who Donald Trump labelled 'rogue states'?

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SportWhy are there so many hurricanes?

After Hurricanes Irma, Jose and Maria, David Shukman explains why there have been so many.

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SportLouisiana man held for two 'racially motivated' murders

Police say a copy of an Adolf Hitler speech was discovered in a search of Kenneth Gleason's home.

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SportColorado police hunt 'Mad Pooper' jogger

A family says the woman keeps defecating outside their home, even though public toilets are nearby.

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SportNew surge in migrants crossing US-Canada border

There was an almost 80 per cent month-on-month rise in illegal border crossings in August.

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SportScout Schultz: Protests after police shoot LGBT student

A police car was set ablaze by protesters following a vigil for the slain Georgia Tech student.

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weight loss fitnessBoost weight loss by taking 2-week dieting breaks, says study

Men who took 2-week breaks from a calorie-restricted diet lost more weight than those who dieted continuously, new research reveals.

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SportMelania Trump in legal row with English-language school

Lawyers for Melania Trump say a language school in Croatia used her image in an ad without consent.

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SportUS deficit rises to 2008 levels

The drop was driven by a decline in income receipts from foreigners.

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SportTrump at UN: North Korea's 'Rocket Man on suicide mission'

The US president warns North Korea will be "totally destroyed" if America is forced to defend itself.

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SportFBI wiretapped Trump campaign chief Paul Manafort - reports

Paul Manafort's home was raided by agents probing Russian influence on the US election

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SportHurricane Maria regains strength after battering Dominica

Maria weakened after pounding the island of Dominica but is now back to category five strength.

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SportDaca: Nancy Pelosi heckled as 'liar' in Dreamers protest

The Democrat is heckled by protesters taking issue with her recent talks with President Trump over immigration.

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SportTen Network creditors accept CBS takeover bid

The US network beats a rival offer from Lachlan Murdoch to buy the struggling broadcaster.

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SportToys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy protection

The once dominant toy retailer has struggled against larger rivals such as Amazon and Walmart.

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lundi 18 septembre 2017

SportScout Schultz's father asks: 'Why did you kill my son?'

"Shoot me!" cries an LGBT student activist at Georgia Tech shortly before he is fatally gunned down by police. The parents of Scout Schultz, 21, want answers.

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SportHurricane Maria becomes 'extremely dangerous' storm

Maria strengthens to a category four storm as it nears eastern Caribbean islands.

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Sport'We have nothing'

Miami dodged much of Irma's wrath but the aftermath of the storm has been devastating for the city's poor.

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SportWisconsin approves $3bn deal for Foxconn factory

It is believed to be the largest incentive package for a foreign company in US history.

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SportBritish war bride and Canada groom die within hours of each other

They met outside of London in 1941 and died in different wards of the same Canadian hospital.

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SportClinton leaves question mark over 2016 election legitimacy

A Republican senator says Mrs Clinton "should be ashamed" for her "wildly irresponsible" comments.

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SportUS sends 3,000 more troops to Afghanistan

The deployment follows the Taliban's vow to turn the country into a "graveyard" for foreign forces.

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SportHurricane Maria threatens British Virgin Islands

The British Virgin Islands, still trying to get back on its feet after Irma, is now threatened by Maria.

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SportFederal land chief moves to shrink four national monuments

A leaked report from the US interior secretary suggests reducing the size of four national monuments.

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weight loss fitnessCould 'love handles' be eliminated with a skin patch?

Researchers reveal how a drug-loaded skin patch reduced 'love handles' and fasting blood glucose levels in obese mice by increasing fat browning.

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SportDonald Trump: The UN has not reached its potential

The US president tells a meeting of the UN it is time for reform and an end to business-as-usual.

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SportKevin Hart: I was being blackmailed over 'sexually suggestive' video

The comedian apologises to his pregnant wife and his children after claiming after making a "bad error of judgement".

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SportSt Louis: More than 80 arrested in Sunday protests

The city sees a third night of violent clashes after a police officer was cleared of murder.

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SportRolling Stone magazine up for sale

The 50 year-old publication, famed for covering music and popular culture, is to be sold as publishing industry struggles.

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SportThe Emmys in two minutes

Two female-led series dominate America's biggest TV awards night.

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dimanche 17 septembre 2017

SportThe Handmaid's Tale wins main Emmy awards

Brit Charlie Brooker also wins two awards for San Junipero, an episode of his Black Mirror series

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SportArmed LGBT student Scout Schultz shot dead by Atlanta police

The shooting of the leader of the Pride Alliance at Georgia's university is now being investigated.

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SportTrump at UN General Assembly: Three key points

Donald Trump is to make his debut at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday: Will he listen or lecture?

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SportCaribbean islands prepare for Hurricane Maria

The hurricane is following roughly the same path as Irma, which devastated islands last week.

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SportUS says it is considering closing its embassy in Cuba

Diplomatic suffered health problem blamed by Washington on a sonic attack, which Cuba denies.

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SportToronto Film Festival: 'Three Billboards' wins top prize

The festival's top prize is seen as a significant boost to a film's chances in awards season.

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SportParis climate deal: Trump open to staying in, Tillerson says

The US secretary of state backs up reports Mr Trump may soften his stance on the climate pact.

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weight loss fitnessWaist-to-hip ratio: How does it affect your health?

What is the waist-to-hip ratio and how can it be calculated? What is considered a healthy waist-to-hip ratio and how can it be improved?

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samedi 16 septembre 2017

SportSt Louis police killing: Fresh protest breaks out in city

Demonstrators rally for a second day after white ex-officer is cleared of murdering a black suspect.

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SportPro-Trump rally: 'The value of free speech is under assault'

Trump supporters attended a rally in the American capital to 'defend American values'.

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SportParis climate deal: US denies it will stay in accord

Reports say the US will no longer withdraw from the Paris deal or will change its approach.

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Sport'Not a gang'

Washington DC is used to marches - but the latest protesters to descend on the capital may have made passersby look twice.

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SportSt Louis police killing: 30 arrests after acquittal protests

Demonstrators clash with police after white ex-officer is cleared of murdering a black suspect.

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SportSlender Man stabbing: Anissa Weier found mentally ill

The Wisconsin girl was accused of helping stab a classmate to please the horror character in 2014.

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SportEquifax data breach: Credit rating firm replaces key staff

Data on up to 143 million people may have been exposed when hackers hit the credit report giant.

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SportIrma: Apocalypse and the aftermath

The category five hurricane devastated Caribbean islands - a BBC team captured what was left behind.

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SportHarry Dean Stanton describes his audition for Alien

Harry Dean Stanton, who has died at the age of 91, reveals what he told director Ridley Scott during his audition for Alien.

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vendredi 15 septembre 2017

SportWorried about refugees in Germany? Call Ali Can

An unexpected voice will answer, aiming to overcome immigration fears with facts and his personal story.

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Sport'Hillary safe space'

A website endorsed by former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has been a divisive topic amongst America's left

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Sport'With us in spirit'

Is naming a new brand of whiskies after the collapsed bank a wise move?

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SportChicago judge blocks Sessions' sanctuary city funds order

A federal judge in Chicago deals a blow to the Trump administration's crackdown on "sanctuary cities".

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SportActor Harry Dean Stanton dies at 91

The Kentucky-born star had more than 100 film credits, including Alien and Cool Hand Luke.

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SportWhy is Frank, 11, mowing the White House lawn?

The budding entrepreneur got a surprise visit from the president - and an unexpected role in world news.

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weight loss fitnessHyperemia: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

What is hyperemia? In this article, learn about the different types of hyperemia, including passive and active hyperemia. How can it be prevented?

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weight loss fitnessFewer calories may increase lifespan, but how?

New research uncovers an epigenetic mechanism that might explain why restricted calorie intake has been associated with increased longevity.

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SportSt Louis officer cleared in shooting of Anthony Lamar Smith

Demonstrators take to the streets as the former officer is cleared of murdering a black man.

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SportVatican recalls envoy from US amid child porn inquiry

A member of the Holy See's diplomatic corps may have broke child pornography laws, US officials say.

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SportDallas removes Robert E Lee statue from city park

The statue of General Robert E Lee was taken down under the eye of armed police.

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SportLouisiana university fraternity death 'possible hazing incident'

All fraternity activities have been suspended amid the investigation into Maxwell Gruver's death.

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SportUS policy is 'not to defend Canada' in any N Korea attack

On the upside, MPs hear North Korea views Canada as a "peaceful" and "friendly" country.

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SportShot Minnesota security guard 'lied about black gunman'

Brent Ahlers' bogus report spawned a manhunt involving 55 officers, four dogs and an aircraft.

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weight loss fitnessType 2 diabetes is 'reversible through weight loss'

Experts say that few doctors and patients know that type 2 diabetes can be reversed and call for more effort to record remission cases and raise awareness.

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SportTrump's 'Make America Great Again' hats burned over Daca deal

Some supporters filmed themselves burning the signature hats to protest Trump's Daca talks.

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SportParsons Green: Trump says 'loser' attackers known to police

The US president says authorities needed to be proactive about the "demented people" responsible.

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SportFacebook to trim advert categories aimed at 'anti-Semites'

Adverts could be directed towards people who described themselves as anti-Semitic, find researchers.

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SportJake Gyllenhaal film slated over amputee casting

A foundation supporting disabled people criticised the film for using the actor to play a man who lost both legs.

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SportLady Gaga taken to hospital in 'severe pain' and cancels Rock In Rio appearance

The Bad Romance singer recently revealed she's suffering with the long-term condition fibromyalgia.

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SportUS boxer Mayweather criticised for defending Trump lewd comments

The US boxer said obscene comments by Mr Trump were what "real men" say in "locker room talk".

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weight loss fitnessGut flora dictates how much weight we can lose

Danish researchers show that the proportion of certain bacteria in our guts influences how much weight we can lose and under what circumstances.

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weight loss fitnessSlimming tea: Does it work and is it bad for you?

Slimming teas have become increasingly popular in recent years. In this article, we look at how they work, and the possible risks they pose.

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weight loss fitnessGut bacteria may 'hack' your body clock, affecting weight

New research conducted in mice suggests that the gut microbiome may influence the circadian rhythm, playing an important role in regulating fat intake.

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weight loss fitnessDoes forskolin work? Uses, risks, and benefits

Forskolin is a weight loss supplement that recently experienced a surge in popularity, but does it really work? We look at the benefits and risks.

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weight loss fitnessMoving every 30 minutes may help you live longer

Prolonged sitting may raise the risk of early death, but new research suggests that this risk could be offset by getting up and moving every half an hour.

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weight loss fitnessStudy shows so-called 'healthy obesity' is harmful to cardiovascular heath

Clinicians are being warned not to ignore the increased cardiovascular health risks of those who are classed as either 'healthy obese' or deemed to be 'normal weight' but have metabolic abnormalities...

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weight loss fitnessLater circadian timing of food intake is associated with increased body mass index

Weight gain and obesity has been described as an epidemic and a complex problem in the United States.

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weight loss fitnessGenetic effects are influenced by lifestyle

The risk for developing obesity is influenced by our lifestyle as well as our genes.

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weight loss fitnessGut flora dictates how much weight we can lose

Danish researchers show that the proportion of certain bacteria in our guts influences how much weight we can lose and under what circumstances.

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SportIrma: Florida nursing home loses Medicaid funding

A facility where eight people died after Hurricane Irma cut its power has lost its Medicaid funding.

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SportGoogle sued over 'sex discrimination'

Three former employees say Google pays women less than men for comparable work.

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SportMoviePass subscriptions skyrocket

The firm, led by a Netflix co-founder, wants to change how people pay for cinema visits.

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SportMurdoch bid for Sky faces plurality and standards probe

21st Century Fox-Sky deal will be examined over media plurality and broadcast standards.

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jeudi 14 septembre 2017

SportDeal or no deal?

Trump and Democrats may - or may not - have a deal on immigration. Who has the upper hand?

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SportCharlottesville: Trump repeats 'both sides' rhetoric

President Trump again says "both sides" were at fault in white supremacist violence last month.

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SportEx-CIA director quits Harvard over Chelsea Manning posting

Michael Morell called the university's appointment of Chelsea Manning "wholly inappropriate".

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SportSwords and robes

Trump receives 83 items from Saudi Arabia ranging from swords to slippers. Is this common?

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SportGossip Queen

The celebrity blogger makes a case for gossip as a relevant conversation about society and politics.

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SportCanada opioid crisis hits small cities hardest

More than 2,800 Canadians died from apparent opioid overdoses in 2016, according to new data.

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SportDo 'Pray for...' messages make disaster relief harder?

Social media was a go-to resource during recent hurricanes. But does this make it harder for rescuers?

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SportHusker Du co-founder Grant Hart dies after cancer battle

Hart played drums in the influential outfit which brought melody to punk's abrasiveness.

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SportFlorida Keys: Drone video shows devastation from Irma

More than a quarter of homes on the chain of islands are thought to have been destroyed in the storm.

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SportFlip-flops mock Trump's contradictory tweets

Novelty flip-flops highlight some of President Trump's most contradictory Twitter posts.

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SportUS Treasury Secretary wanted military jet for European honeymoon

Steve Mnuchin's office defended his request to take a $25,000-per-hour government plane on holiday.

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SportSelena Gomez reveals kidney transplant, best friend was donor

The US singer says she had a kidney transplant this summer, which was linked to her lupus.

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SportESPN accepts anchor's apology for Trump tweets

Jemele Hill says she "painted ESPN in an unfair light" when she called Mr Trump a white supremacist.

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SportHurricane Irma: Trump heads to Florida to see damage

The president warns there is "much work to do" as the state tries to rebuild after Hurricane Irma.

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SportTexas gunman killed his estranged wife and seven friends

Police name Spencer Hight as gunman that killed eight, including his ex-wife and best man.

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weight loss fitnessSlimming tea: Does it work and is it bad for you?

Slimming teas have become increasingly popular in recent years. In this article, we look at how they work, and the possible risks they pose.

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SportTrump denies deal reached over 'Dreamers'

President Trump denies deal has been reached with Democrats over protecting young "Dreamer" undocumented migrants

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mercredi 13 septembre 2017

SportDrawn to decay

Pablo Iglesias Maurer tells the BBC why he is drawn to photograph places with a "tinge of melancholy".

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Sport'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli jailed over Hillary hair post

Ex-pharmaceutical boss Martin Shkreli is ordered jailed as he awaits his sentence for fraud.

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SportFrank Vincent: Sopranos and Goodfellas actor 'dies at 78'

The actor, who also starred in several Scorsese films, had complications during heart surgery, reports say.

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SportTrump blocks sale of US tech firm to Chinese company

The administration said it barred the $1.3bn deal because of national security concerns.

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SportMedicare for all

After Republicans' Obamacare repeal crashed, Democrats aim for government-run health insurance

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SportESPN denounces anchor's Trump tweets

The network distances itself from Jemele Hill after she called Mr Trump a "white supremacist".

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SportTrump dines with Democrats to talk tax

President Donald Trump says he is ready to work with the opposition Democratic party on tax reform.

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Sport'It's no surprise Trump meeting Democrats'

A close friend of Donald Trump explains why he thinks the president is having dinner with Democrats.

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SportKaspersky: US government removes Russian security software

Officials are concerned that Kaspersky Lab has ties to the Russian intelligence services.

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SportTiger cubs meet for the first time

One was rejected by its mother, the other was found on the US-Mexico border. Will they be friends?

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SportIrma: Viral photo of Florida officers draws flirty response on Facebook

A selfie by three of Gainesville Police Department's finest provokes an avalanche of risque comments.

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SportFanged creature found on Texas beach after Hurricane Harvey

A mysterious fanged creature is identified after turning up on a Texas shore after Hurricane Harvey.

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SportMan admits actress' Christmas Day murder in Washington DC

Tricia McCauley, 46, was found dead in her car in an affluent neighbourhood of the nation's capital.

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SportCanada granny squeezes George Clooney's face on red carpet

A photo of Elfriede Wolf squeezing the Hollywood heartthrob's chin goes viral.

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SportFinn the dog runs for mayor in Canadian city St John's

The race to be mayor in a small, Canadian city is heating up as Finn the dog officially begins his campaign for the top job.

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SportMichigan teenager 'shot mother after row over puppy'

The 51-year-old woman was found by authorities with a single gunshot wound to the back of her head.

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SportCharlottesville: Protesters cover Thomas Jefferson statue

The demonstration in Charlottesville has been held one month after a violent far-right rally.

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SportSerena Williams shares pictures of her new baby girl

The 23-time Grand Slam winner uses social media to share first pictures of her baby girl.

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weight loss fitnessGut bacteria may 'hack' your body clock, affecting weight

New research conducted in mice suggests that the gut microbiome may influence the circadian rhythm, playing an important role in regulating fat intake.

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SportCoyote travels 35km 'embedded' in car grille

An Alberta woman thought she had hit and killed the animal and was shocked to find it hitched a ride.

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SportDeaths at US nursing home hit by Irma

Five dead at US nursing home that had been left without power from Hurricane Irma, local officials say

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SportKobe Bryant: LA Lakers to retire number eight and 24 jerseys

The LA Lakers are to retire both of five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant's number eight and 24 jerseys.

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SportDestiny 2 apology for 'Nazi-inspired' Kekistan flag

The game's publisher is removing instances of art that resembles a flag linked to the alt-right.

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SportApple suffered an embarrassing failure during its iPhone demo

A top Apple executive couldn't get a key feature of the new iPhone to work at the launch.

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SportHurricane Irma: Holidaying Brits return home

British holidaymakers describe how they coped when Hurricane Irma hit the US.

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SportHurricane Irma: Chainsaw nun takes internet by storm

Sister Margaret Ann wanted to do her bit to help with Hurricane Irma.

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SportRussia served notice over San Francisco consulate fire

Diplomats may have to pay a fine for burning rubbish before moving out of the San Francisco building.

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SportGoogle News boss: We're not a media company

Boss of Google News says Google is not a media company because they don't produce media

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SportDonald Trump is 'symptom' of click-bait says Twitter co-founder Evan Williams

Twitter co-founder Evan Williams says click-bait is dumbing down the world

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mardi 12 septembre 2017

SportEdith Windsor: Gay rights trailblazer dies aged 88

Ms Windsor's same sex marriage fight led to a landmark US legal ruling in 2013.

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SportSeattle Mayor Ed Murray resigns amid sexual abuse allegations

Ed Murray denies the historical abuse allegations but says stepping down is "best for the city".

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SportApple's iPhone X launch and other reveals in two minutes

Apple's latest handsets and other new gear including a revamped smartwatch and TV box revealed.

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SportHurricane Irma: Trump to view damage on Florida visit

First lady Melania Trump will join the president for his third hurricane-related trip in two weeks.

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SportPraying for Hurricane Irma recovery in Caribbean

Residents of Turks and Caicos Islands face a large rebuilding effort after a category 5 hurricane.

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SportTrump welcomes ninth grandchild Eric 'Luke' Trump to world

The president's son Eric and his wife Lara, who wed in 2014, announce the birth of their first child.

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SportTesla Autopilot 'partly to blame' for crash

Federal investigators say Tesla's auto-driving system contributed to a fatal Model S crash in 2016.

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SportNashville Porsche driver shoots homeless man in row

The victim says he was disturbed while trying to sleep by loud music from the accused's vehicle.

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SportApple Watch gains 4G connectivity

A new smartwatch that connects to the internet without a smartphone kicks off Apple's launch event.

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SportCanada police watchdog steps up racism inquiry

The review will cover murdered and missing indigenous women and girls cases dating to the 1990s.

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SportHurricane Irma: South Carolina man takes a walk as storm hits

Instagram user Patrick Spoon went for a walk around Charleston, South Carolina, as the storm hit.

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SportJJ Abrams to direct Star Wars: Episode IX

The director and writer is returning to complete the sequel trilogy.

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SportOntario judge Bernd Zabel suspended for wearing Trump hat

The judicial council says Justice Bernd Zabel committed an "inexplicable" act of judicial misconduct.

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SportJessica Chastain: I will work with a female filmmaker once a year

Jessica Chastain has spoken out about the low number of female film directors.

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SportHope Hicks named White House Communications Director

The long-time Trump aide will be the fourth person to fill the White House role.

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SportWhy is US Senator Ted Cruz trending for porn?

The account of the former Presidential candidate soon 'unliked' the tweet, but not before thousands noticed.

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weight loss fitnessDoes forskolin work? Uses, risks, and benefits

Forskolin is a weight loss supplement that recently experienced a surge in popularity, but does it really work? We look at the benefits and risks.

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SportSky-Fox merger referred to regulators

The Culture Secretary has said she will refer 21st Century Fox's bid to buy Sky to competition regulators.

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SportiPhone X: 10 key moments leading up to the new handset

A look back at some of the key moments along the way to the 10th anniversary iPhone.

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SportHurricane Irma: Couple have baby girl

Cara Kesling went into labour as Hurricane Irma approached Florida.

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SportWunderkinds

Madison Wolfe and Sydney Wade are the stars of I Kill Giants, which has premiered at the festival.

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SportHunters wanted for Grand Canyon bison cull

The US National Park Service seeks gun-toting volunteers to shoot bison in the Grand Canyon.

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SportHurricane Irma: Florida to re-open storm-ravaged Keys

About two-thirds of homes in the state are without power after Hurricane Irma's deadly destruction.

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SportLava pours out Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano

The world's most active volcano's current eruption started last week.

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weight loss fitnessMoving every 30 minutes may help you live longer

Prolonged sitting may raise the risk of early death, but new research suggests that this risk could be offset by getting up and moving every half an hour.

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weight loss fitnessStudy shows so-called 'healthy obesity' is harmful to cardiovascular heath

Clinicians are being warned not to ignore the increased cardiovascular health risks of those who are classed as either 'healthy obese' or deemed to be 'normal weight' but have metabolic abnormalities...

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weight loss fitnessLater circadian timing of food intake is associated with increased body mass index

Weight gain and obesity has been described as an epidemic and a complex problem in the United States.

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SportPlane crash: Pilot walks away after aircraft hits tree

A pilot walked away with minor injuries after a dramatic collision in the US.

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lundi 11 septembre 2017

SportMum donates breast milk to Hurricane Harvey victims

She had a abundant supply in the freezer from when her son was born.

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SportCharting Hurricane Irma's path of destruction

Millions of people have been displaced due to the biggest Atlantic hurricane in recent history.

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SportHurricane Irma: Two-thirds of Florida without power

Power cuts hit more than 6.5 million homes - two-thirds of the state - in the wake of the hurricane.

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SportAm I American yet?

Three years after winning the US green card lottery, a Somali immigrant struggles to make a new life.

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SportCanada's Jagmeet Singh shows how to handle a heckler

Sikh politician Jagmeet Singh is being praised for his loving response to an angry heckler at a rally.

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SportAerials show Hurricane Irma damage in Orlando, Florida

Aerial footage shows the damage caused by Irma, a category-four hurricane, to homes in Orlando, Florida.

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SportChicago teenager Kenneka Jenkins found dead in hotel freezer

The 19-year-old's mother says she suspects foul play in her daughter's death.

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SportSteve Bannon warns of Republican 'civil war' over Daca

'America was built on economic nationalism' not immigration, says Mr Trump's former chief strategist.

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SportDonald Trump on 9/11: 'We all changed'

President Donald Trump holds a minute's silence remembering those who lost their lives in 9/11, marking the 16th anniversary of the attack.

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SportBannon on Trump's worst mistake 'in modern political history'

The ex-White House aide says the FBI director's firing made the administration's Russia case worse.

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SportBachelor partier fined for Hoover Dam swim

An "adrenaline junkie" from Wales says he has no regrets about the swim that cost him £250.

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SportTrump commemorates 9/11 anniversary

President Trump and the first lady observe moments of silence at the White House and Pentagon.

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SportRow over AI that 'identifies gay faces'

Researchers and LGBT groups clash over facial recognition tech that supposedly spots gay people.

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Sport‘I dye hair brown to be taken seriously’

A Silicon Valley CEO reveals her secret to getting ahead in business - darkening her blonde hair, wearing glasses and dressing in loose-fitting clothes.

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Sport'Walkie talkie' app Zello tops App Store during hurricanes

The app was downloaded one million times in a day as people sought rescue during the US hurricanes.

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SportApple suffers 'major iPhone X leak'

The operating system of unreleased iPhones is leaked to two websites, revealing secret details.

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SportKim Kardashian denies surrogate baby claims and says reports are 'super invasive'

The reality TV star says reports she's expecting a third child via a surrogate are "super invasive".

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SportHurricane Irma: Florida to begin huge relief operation

Teams are due to go into action at first light as the weakening storm moves up the west coast.

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SportIrma looters caught on camera

Shoe shops and electrical stores have been looted across Florida following Hurricane Irma.

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SportDallas gunman kills seven watching Dallas Cowboys match

A gunman kills seven people at a house in Dallas, Texas, before being shot dead by police.

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weight loss fitnessGenetic effects are influenced by lifestyle

The risk for developing obesity is influenced by our lifestyle as well as our genes.

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dimanche 10 septembre 2017

SportHurricane Irma: Storm hits west coast of Florida

More than 3.4m homes across Florida are without power, as the storm bears down on Tampa.

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SportHurricane Irma: Strong winds and rain batter Florida

Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples and Hollywood are among the places Hurricane Irma has hit.

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SportNadal wins US Open title

Rafael Nadal wins his third US Open and 16th Grand Slam title with a one-sided win over Kevin Anderson in New York.

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SportToronto Film Festival: George Clooney 'felt sick' shooting Suburbicon

The director of Suburbicon said some scenes involving racial abuse made the cast and crew feel sick.

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SportWhere will Hurricane Irma go next?

Hurricane Irma has made landfall in Florida bringing damaging winds and a life-threatening storm surge.

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SportHurricane Irma: Florida arena shelters thousands

This ice hockey arena is now home to 5,000 Floridians who have fled Hurricane Irma.

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SportRivers replace streets in central Miami

Amateur footage shows Brickell Avenue in Miami after Irma struck.

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SportHurricane Irma: Storm drains bay in Florida Keys

Amateur footage shows Key Largo, where the sea has been drawn away towards the hurricane's centre.

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SportHurricane Irma hits Florida islands

Amateur footage captures the category four storm pummelling the low-lying Keys.

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SportEye of Hurricane Irma hits Florida islands

Eye of Hurricane Irma hits southern Florida islands as category four storm, US meteorologists say.

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SportWhat's it like to fly into the eye of Hurricane Irma?

The Hurricane Hunters who fly into the eye of hurricanes.

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samedi 9 septembre 2017

SportHurricane Irma: Florida braces for storm arrival

Wind gusts near hurricane force are already battering islands in Florida's south as the storm nears.

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SportJake Gyllenhall: 'I finally played a superhero'

The actor portrays Jeff Bauman, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing, in his new film Stronger.

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SportSloane Stephens beats Madison Keys to win US Open

Sloane Stephens beats fellow American Madison Keys to win the US Open and complete a spectacular return from injury.

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SportHurricane Irma: Time runs out for Florida evacuation

The state governor tells residents to give up on the roads and seek shelter as Hurricane Irma nears.

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SportHurricane Irma: The Floridians who won't leave

As Hurricane Irma approaches, some are choosing to stay behind.

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SportStaying behind on Florida islands is 'almost like suicide'

Hurricane Irma is on path to hit the shallow Florida Keys islands, home to 70,000 people.

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SportBeyonce returns to Houston to help victims of Hurricane Harvey

Beyonce has returned to her home town of Houston to serve food to people affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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SportHurricane Irma: Flamingos at Miami zoo moved to safety

Animals at Zoo Miami are moved to safety ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Irma.

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SportHurricane Irma: Plane flies over eye of storm

Pilot Phil Blancher captures incredible footage of Irma to help predict what it will do next.

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SportObama drops in on high school class

Students at McKinley Tech in Washington DC have a first day to remember.

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SportFox News 'parts ways' with Eric Bolling after investigation

Eric Bolling was accused of sending unsolicited images of male genitalia to female co-workers.

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vendredi 8 septembre 2017

SportHow to do it

The writer behind The Social Network and The West Wing discusses his long career in entertainment.

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SportHurricane Irma: Cuba hit with strong winds and heavy rain

The giant storm makes landfall in Cuba after leaving a trail of destruction across the Caribbean.

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SportCountry music singer Don Williams dies

The Texas native, who had 17 number one country hits, died after a short illness, aged 78.

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SportLady Gaga 'hasn't seen' her own Netflix documentary

The singer says she has not yet watched Gaga: Five Foot Two, which debuts on Netflix this month.

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SportEquifax slammed after major data breach

Two Congressional committee chairmen plan to hold hearings into the huge data breach at the firm.

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SportHurricane Irma: British Virgin Islands devastation

Aerial footage shows the devastation that Hurricane Irma has caused.

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Sport'We found one': Searchers confirm Avro flight model discovery

The underwater hunt is still on for the remainder of the Cold War-era jet flight test models.

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SportBarbuda after Hurricane Irma: A Caribbean paradise lost

The BBC's Laura Bicker is the first foreign journalist to arrive in Barbuda where residents wait to leave.

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SportHouse approves $15bn Harvey relief and spending package

Congress sends the bill to President Trump's desk despite reluctance among conservative Republicans.

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SportTwo accused in Canada 'honour killing' case face extradition

Canada's Supreme Court has restored surrender orders to India for Jassi Sidhu's mother and uncle.

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SportCardinal Dolan responds to Bannon's 'insulting' remarks

The New York Archbishop says the ex-White House chief strategist's comments are "ridiculous".

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SportIrma will be 'devastating' to US

Hurricane Irma will "devastate" either Florida or neighbouring states, US federal emergency chief says

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jeudi 7 septembre 2017

SportTIFF 2017: Borg/McEnroe opens Toronto film festival

The tennis drama starring Shia LaBeouf turns heads in Toronto, although early reviews are mixed.

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SportAmazon kicks off competition for new HQ

The e-commerce giant is looking to build a second headquarters for 50,000 workers.

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SportHurricane Irma: Florida prepares for storm

Traffic builds and stock-piling begins with the hurricane expected to make landfall at the weekend.

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SportAbout 143m customers affected by massive Equifax cyber incident

Credit reporting giant said "criminals" accessed data such as Social Security numbers and birth dates.

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SportWildfires ravage western US states

Thousands of firefighters are battling numerous blazes.

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SportExiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengu seeks US asylum

Guo Wengui is seeking asylum in the US after months of accusing Chinese officials of corruption.

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SportDeVos to overhaul university campus sexual assault policy

The education secretary is rewriting rules on how universities should handle sexual assault claims.

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SportHouston flood: Texas emergency crews sue Arkema chemical plant

Seven members of the emergency services accuse flood-hit Arkema of failing to prevent fires.

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SportVanity Fair editor-in-chief Graydon Carter to step down

The magazine editor has been at the helm of the high-brow glossy for 25 years.

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SportFlorida governor: Hurricane Irma 'much worse' than Andrew

The deadly storm kills nine people in the Caribbean and is heading toward south Florida.

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SportCanada First Nations declare drugs state of emergency

One tribal council say 60% of babies must be put on morphine because of their mother's addiction.

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weight loss fitnessThe best men's health blogs

Men's health blogs cover anything and everything from exercise and diet to disease prevention. Here are our top picks from the men's health blogosphere.

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SportSteve Bannon: 'Resign if you don't back Trump'

Former chief strategist Steve Bannon says he was the only one defending US President Trump after Charlottesville.

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SportTom Ford opens New York Fashion Week with Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner

Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner strutted the catwalk, with Cindy Crawford and Kim Kardashian West in the front row.

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Sport'Real superheroes in society'

Children with illnesses and disabilities transform into Justice League characters for a photoshoot.

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mercredi 6 septembre 2017

SportHurricane Irma: Puerto Rico braces for powerful storm

Hurricane Irma has already devastated Caribbean islands and left at least seven people dead.

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SportStanding out

From red to blue, and brown to black, wearing difficult coloured clothes can affect how we are perceived in the office.

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SportLifeline

Clandestine programme has helped safely resettle over 30 men and women from the Russian republic.

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Sport13 films

Includes Downsizing, Molly's Game, Kings, The Current War and Super Size Me 2

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SportJennifer Lawrence 'didn't look at Javier Bardem's pay'

Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence on Hollywood's gender pay gap and her new film, Mother!.

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SportTrump agrees to Democrat deal on spending and Harvey aid

The president defied Republican leaders to cut a deal with Democrats on spending and Harvey relief aid.

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SportNFL's Michael Bennett accuses police of 'abusive conduct'

Seattle Seahawks star Michael Bennett alleges a police officer threatened to "blow his head off".

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SportOfficer in Utah blood nurse arrest fired from medic job

Jeff Payne loses his part-time job as a paramedic after he was filmed unlawfully arresting a nurse.

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SportIrma wreaks major damage, Florida prepares

The French territories of Saint Martin and St Barts have suffered major damage and power blackouts.

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SportHandcuffed US woman escapes in police car after arrest

When Texas officers put her in the patrol car they had no idea a 100-mph chase was about to begin.

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weight loss fitnessDietary supplement may help older adults to keep warm

A recent study found that a dose of L-carnitine helped older mice to better maintain their internal temperature during a cold snap.

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SportMeteor bursting into flames caught on camera.

A home security camera caught the moment a meteor over Canada burst into flames.

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mardi 5 septembre 2017

SportTrump: 'I have great love' for Daca Dreamers

The US president speaks about his decision to scrap the scheme that protects young undocumented migrants.

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SportDaca Dreamers: Obama slams axing of young migrant scheme

The former US president says it was cruel of the Trump administration to scrap his Daca programme.

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SportNasa shares video of Hurrican Irma viewed from space

The Category 5 storm is due to make landfall on the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean later.

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SportUncertain future

President Trump cancels a programme allowing children of undocumented immigrants to stay in the US.

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SportDaca Dreamers: Harvey hero now faces deportation

Jesus Contreras helped rescue flood victims during Storm Harvey. Now he faces deportation.

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SportOxford and Cambridge beat US universities

Two UK universities top the Times Higher Education Rankings for the first time in 13-year history.

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SportDaca Dreamers: US scraps young undocumented immigrants scheme

An Obama-era scheme to protect young undocumented immigrants is to be scrapped, the Trump team says

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SportUS Daca immigration announcement

Attorney General Jeff Sessions announcement on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme.

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weight loss fitnessLecithin: Benefits, risks, and types

What is lecithin? Learn about the different types of lecithin, the potential health benefits, and any risks involved. What foods contain lecithin?

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SportIndian couple fly to Florida to beat daughter-in-law

Jasbir Kalsi, wife Bhupinder and son Devbir are now facing multiple charges in Florida.

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SportVoyager 1 at 40: Scientists 'amazed' 1970s space probe still works

The Voyager 1 space probe was launched 40 years ago and continues to send back data from interstellar space.

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SportHow to create a digital copy of dinosaur fossils

Palaeontologists are turning to technology to preserve dinosaur fossils.

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SportScientists and astronauts join forces to create world's deepest coral farm

Scientists from Florida International University have teamed up with Nasa to create the world's deepest coral farm in an effort to tackle the decline of coral reefs.

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lundi 4 septembre 2017

SportUS firms agree aviation merger deal

Industrial group United Technologies will buy airline parts maker Rockwell in $23bn deal.

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SportHurricane Irma: View from plane flying inside storm

Take a flight inside the powerful storm with an American research plane.

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SportPainting faces of young US gun victims

Nearly 1,300 young people die from gun wounds each year. Christine Ilewski paints to remember them.

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SportUS ambassador says 'Kim Jong-un begging for war'

Nikki Haley, the US envoy to the United Nations, says it is time to "exhaust all diplomatic means".

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SportLos Angeles wildfires: Time-lapse shows how it started

Footage captures five hours of the largest wildfire in Los Angeles' history.

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SportStorm Harvey: Drone shows trucks tackling Texas floods

Aerial footage shows drivers in Vidor, Texas, dealing with submerged roads after Storm Harvey.

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weight loss fitnessProtein shake diet for weight loss: Meal plans and side effects

How does the protein shake diet work, what may be the risks and side effects, and how might a protein shake diet be safely implemented?

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SportAdios, New Jersey

A Mexican soccer club is looking for new talent - in the US.

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SportBlind student makes football debut

A blind American Football player has achieved his childhood dream of playing for his university team and even set up the final point of the game.

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SportImam in Storm Harvey fake news never visited Texas

The story claimed a mosque closed its doors to 'infidels' - but the mosque doesn't exist.

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SportCar crashes into laundrette in New York's Staten Island

Panic broke out when the car careered into the laundrette in Staten Island.

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dimanche 3 septembre 2017

SportMan dies from burns after running into fire at Burning Man Festival in Nevada

Authorities say Aaron Mitchell broke through a security perimeter on Saturday during the "Man" burn event.

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SportDaca: Trump 'to scrap' amnesty for young immigrants

The president is set to end the Daca programme but he may still change his mind, sources say.

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SportMr Soccer

Sports promoter Charlie Stillitano is possibly the football world's most influential American.

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SportLos Angeles wildfires: City declares emergency

Hundreds of residents flee as flames fanned by strong winds threaten homes in northern suburbs.

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SportHurricane Harvey: Texas governor warns bill could be $180bn

Governor Greg Abbott says storm damage is worse than that caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

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SportIran court upholds 10-year jail sentence of US 'spy'

Chinese-American Xiyue Wang was imprisoned in July for "collaborating with foreign governments".

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SportSteely Dan's Walter Becker dies aged 67

The band co-founder had been suffering from an unnamed condition, his band mate Donald Fagen says.

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SportWildfires sweep areas of California

Tens of thousands evacuated as wildfires sweep parts of California.

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weight loss fitnessHow to lose subcutaneous fat: All you need to know

What is subcutaneous fat? In this article, we look at the health impact of subcutaneous fat, what causes it, and how to lose it through exercises and diet.

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samedi 2 septembre 2017

SportCrisis management

The BBC's Tara McKelvey joined the president as he made a second visit to flood-hit states.

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SportMonster trucks to the rescue...

A fleet of monster trucks have joined rescue efforts in Texan cities hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey.

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SportRussia condemns US 'plans' to search Washington trade mission

Russia's foreign ministry says inspecting its Washington complex would be an "aggressive action".

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SportStorm Harvey: Trump to make second visit to Texas

The US president is due in Texas and Louisiana to meet flood survivors and volunteer helpers.

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SportCop who arrested Utah nurse over blood sample put on leave

Video footage shows Alex Wubbels screaming for help as she is manhandled outside and handcuffed.

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Sport'I don't know where to start': Returning home after Harvey

Families return home for the first time after flooding destroyed their houses.

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weight loss fitnessWant to stay healthy? Reduce sitting time by 21 minutes

A new study suggests that reducing the daily amount of time we spend sitting down by only 21 minutes may have long-term health benefits.

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vendredi 1 septembre 2017

SportStorm Harvey: Trump seeks $7.8bn for flood recovery

The $7.8bn would be a first instalment in the massive relief effort following Hurricane Harvey.

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Sport'Extraordinary accuracy'

The Mason-Dixon Line is 250 years old - but who were the two British men who created one of America's most famous land borders?

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SportCanada hospital not charged after switching men at birth

Police say a Canadian hospital committed no crime when it placed babies with the wrong families.

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SportUS embassy staff in Cuba 'suffered brain injuries'

A union report sheds further light on mysterious attacks affecting US diplomats in Havana.

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SportPainful homecoming

As the water recedes in Houston, three families return home to survey the damage from Harvey.

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SportSerena Williams gives birth to baby girl, reports say

The 35-year-old tennis superstar has her first child with partner Alexis Ohanian, US media say.

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SportJoy for Syrian refugee family as daughter graduates

Good news for a Syrian refugee family as their daughter graduates in Canada.

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SportCanadian shopkeeper takes on two burglars

Two burglars tried to rob a store in Calgary but night clerk Nisar made things very difficult for them.

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SportManslaughter charges dropped in fraternity hazing case

Involuntary manslaughter charges and aggravated and simple assault charges have all been thrown out.

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SportDonald Trump urged not to scrap Daca policy for young immigrants

Paul Ryan says a "humane solution" must be found to help protect young undocumented immigrants.

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SportUtah nurse arrested for refusing to handover blood

Alex Wubbels was following hospital protocols when she was forcibly removed from the hospital.

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SportLavrov says Russia will 'respond harshly' to 'damaging' sanctions

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow was still considering its response to new US sanctions.

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SportTrump travel ban: People denied entry to US can reapply

A legal deal will see the US contact individuals turned away due to President Trump's travel ban.

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SportTexas governor says Houston recovery a 'multi-year project'

The Texas governor says it is a long path to recovery while search efforts go on as waters recede.

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SportDeath of world's oldest manatee, Snooty, ruled 'preventable'

Snooty, 69, was the world's oldest known manatee but drowned last month in a Florida aquarium.

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SportJail term for US man who illegally shared nuclear tech

US man given two years in jail for recruiting experts and sharing sensitive information with China.

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SportHow long could you sit covered in bees?

Juan Carlos Noguez Ortiz holds the new world record, staying still even though he was stung twice.

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SportStranded Houston bakers keep the dough rising

Stranded Houston bakers who started making extra bread to pass the time are now feeding their community.

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SportUS employment growth misses forecasts for August

Employers created less jobs than expected in the US last month, latest figures show.

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