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lundi 31 décembre 2018

SportNew Horizons: Nasa waits for signal from Ultima Thule probe

Nasa's New Horizons spacecraft is due to fly past the most distant object ever explored in the Solar System.

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SportDr Hook's Ray Sawyer dies aged 81

The singer, who was known for his distinctive eye patch and cowboy hat, has died aged 81.

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SportJimmy Osmond treated for stroke

The pop star was diagnosed after coming off stage following a pantomime performance.

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SportParkland school shooting survivors' anger at Louis CK routine

Survivors of the Florida school shooting hit out after the comic poked fun at them in a stand-up set.

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SportSyria conflict: Trump slows down troop withdrawal

The US president confirms reports that the withdrawal of US forces will be slower than he promised.

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SportUS senator Elizabeth Warren takes step toward presidential run

The US Democratic senator announces she has set up an exploratory committee to consider a 2020 bid.

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SportUS zoo intern fatally attacked by lion in North Carolina

Alexandra Black, 22, had recently graduated and started working at the centre only 10 days before.

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SportDrone to watch over New Year celebration in New York

The NYPD will use camera-equipped drones to watch over New Year's Eve celebrations.

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SportBrexit: US ambassador to UK Johnson warns on trade deal

Donald Trump's offer on trade cannot happen if the PM's Brexit deal goes through, says Woody Johnson.

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SportLady Gaga's Las Vegas residency debut is 'bizarre and beautiful'

She begins her two-year residency by playing Just Dance on a keytar in mid-air. Read the reviews.

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dimanche 30 décembre 2018

SportSyria conflict: Trump 'committed to defeating IS', says Lindsey Graham

A top Republican says President Trump remains determined, despite deciding to withdraw all US troops.

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SportMexico wall: Trump aide says concrete wall idea was dropped early on

Outgoing chief of staff John Kelly appears to contradict the US president on the border wall plan.

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SportDoubleTree Portland hotel fires staff who evicted black guest

Police escorted Jermaine Massey out of the DoubleTree Portland after he called his mum in the lobby.

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SportAmerican college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans

A bird named Clark goes rogue in front of 90,000 fans at a college game.

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SportCalifornian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals

The state bans retailers from selling animals sourced from breeders, to cut down on "puppy mills".

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weight loss fitnessMindfulness 'has huge potential' as a weight loss strategy

New evidence supports the idea that mindfulness techniques can enhance and facilitate weight loss efforts by encouraging better eating habits.

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SportFlorida school shooting: New video shows 'blunders'

A media investigation using new footage alleges officials were underprepared for the Parkland attack.

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samedi 29 décembre 2018

SportCyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

The malware, which affected papers owned by Tribune Publishing, is believed to be from outside the US.

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SportThe 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

This Canadian man is being called the world's most extreme grandpa.

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SportParkland shooting: CCTV pictures released ahead of report

New footage has emerged ahead of a report into the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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SportUS-China trade: Trump touts progress in talks for deal

China and the US have imposed billions of dollars in tit-for-tat tariffs throughout 2018.

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SportConservative writer Payton dies at 26

Bre Payton wrote for The Federalist and appeared on major TV networks such as Fox and the BBC.

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SportJewish sect members accused of kidnapping children in New York

Four members of the ultra-Orthodox Lev Tahor group are charged with abducting two children.

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vendredi 28 décembre 2018

SportNorman Gimbel, award-winning lyricist, dies aged 91

Norman Gimbel helped pen hits such as Killing Me Softly with his Song and The Girl from Ipanema.

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SportChina 'releases' Canadian teacher Sarah McIver

Sarah McIver was one of three Canadians detained amid strained relations between Canada and China.

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SportCalifornia police killing suspect held

A suspected illegal immigrant is arrested after a shooting that was commented on by President Trump.

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SportSocial worker leaves behind $11m for children's charities

A Washington state social worker who died of cancer this year shocked charities with $11m in donations.

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SportPennsylvania cop ends armed standoff with White Christmas rendition

A police officer in Pennsylvania brings a standoff to a close with his rendition of White Christmas.

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SportTesla adds Larry Ellison to its board

Tesla beefs up its board with executives from Oracle and Walgreens to reassure investors.

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SportTrump threatens to shut Mexican border in demand for wall funding

The US leader is locked in a dispute with Congress over funding for his proposed wall.

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SportRichard Overton, US oldest veteran and oldest man, dies aged 112

Richard Overton, who credited God, whisky and cigars for his long life, has died in Texas.

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SportAngelina Jolie hints at move into politics

The actress and UN special envoy told the BBC she would go where she was needed.

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jeudi 27 décembre 2018

SportNew York skyline turns blue

The strange skyline over the borough of Queens had New Yorkers scratching their heads.

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SportNew York awe-struck as sky over Queens turns blue

Social media users wondered if aliens had landed when a power station blast lit up the sky.

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SportMichelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

The former first lady ends Hillary Clinton's 17-year run in the top slot of the annual Gallup poll.

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SportHassan al-Kontar: Inside the story of his rescue from Syria

"These are the real heroes". The Syrian stuck in airport praises people who helped bring him to Canada.

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SportUS shutdown impasse over Trump's wall drags on

The funding dispute has left 800,000 federal employees either on unpaid leave or working for no pay.

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SportStock markets resume downward slide

Wall Street shares drop 2% amid political and economic uncertainty and weak consumer confidence data.

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SportQuestions the world asked Google in 2018

From Prince Harry's age to the floss, can Washington DC tackle some of the year's most searched questions?

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SportTrump in Iraq: Recognition, fiction, friction

The US president's surprise visit to troops in Iraq generated both Christmas cheer and controversy.

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SportSerena Williams backs WTA increased ranking protection for new mothers

Serena Williams praises the introduction of greater ranking protection for new mothers on the WTA Tour.

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weight loss fitnessStudy finds link between obesity and sense of smell

A recent review investigates the surprising links between the sense of smell and obesity risk. The findings have implications for future treatments.

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weight loss fitnessStudy finds link between obesity and sense of smell

A recent review investigates the surprising links between the sense of smell and obesity risk. The findings have implications for future treatments.

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mercredi 26 décembre 2018

SportBritish cruise entertainer Arron Hough missing overboard

Entertainer Arron Hough, 20, went missing off the coast of Puerto Rico, says the United States Coast Guard.

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SportFlorida school shooting: What happened next?

In February, 17 people were killed in a school shooting in Florida. Did it change anything?

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SportMiley Cyrus confirms marriage to Liam Hemsworth

The American pop star confirms her marriage to the Australian actor on social media.

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SportUS stock markets rally after pre-Christmas slump

The Dow Jones is up by nearly 5% and the technology-focused Nasdaq rises by nearly 6%.

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SportTrump visits US troops in Iraq

President and First Lady have made Christmas visit to US troops in Iraq, White House confirms.

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SportUS man finishes solo race across Antarctica

For the past two months, two men have been racing nearly 1,000 miles (1,600km) across a frigid void.

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SportRuth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge leaves hospital

The 85-year-old liberal Supreme Court judge had surgery to remove cancerous nodules from a lung.

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mardi 25 décembre 2018

SportGirl in Trump call still believes in Santa

The seven-year-old spoke after the US president threw doubt on the existence of Santa Claus.

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SportMigrant caravan: Boy dies after being held at Mexico-US border

The eight-year-old migrant boy from Guatemala was trying to cross the border from Mexico.

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lundi 24 décembre 2018

SportTrump to boy: Do you believe in Santa?

The US president asked the question to a child who called the White House on Christmas Eve.

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SportKevin Spacey: Actor charged with sexual assault in Massachusetts

The actor posts a clip in which he appears to deny wrongdoing while in character as Frank Underwood.

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SportSaudi helped citizen accused of Oregon hit-and-run to flee US

The suspect was flown out of the US by private plane on an illegal passport, officials suspect.

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SportTrump says Fed is 'the only problem' of US economy

The president's salvo came as his own treasury secretary scrambles to calm nervous investors.

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SportTrump's campaign promises - has he delivered on them?

Donald Trump made voters a number of promises before they elected him. But will he keep his word?

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SportGoogle and Amazon urged to follow Apple's 'anti-gay app ban'

Google and Amazon pressured to follow Apple and ban organisation that calls homosexuality "sinful".

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SportLeBron James apologises for 'Jewish money' Instagram post

The basketball star was called out after he shared a lyric with his Instagram followers.

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dimanche 23 décembre 2018

SportMnuchin calls big US banks after huge stock market falls

After a torrid week for US stocks, the treasury secretary was keen to get reassurances from big banks.

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SportAlaska husky racing threatened by receding ice

The centuries-old tradition of husky racing is alive and well in Alaska. But for how much longer?

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SportSending astronauts to Mars would be stupid, astronaut says

One of the first astronauts to orbit the Moon thinks there's no public support to send people to Mars.

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SportUS shutdown could stretch into January, Trump aide warns

A Trump aide says deadlock over federal budget spending could drag on until the next Congress.

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SportTrump names acting defence secretary

Donald Trump announces dep defence secretary Shanahan as acting Pentagon chief following James Mattis's resignation

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SportSyria conflict: Macron criticises Trump's withdrawal decision

The US president's decision to withdraw all troops from Syria has alarmed allies, including France.

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SportFriends send 533 gift bags to 'lonely' US elderly

The women sent the Christmas presents after learning that 60% of care home residents don't receive visitors.

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samedi 22 décembre 2018

SportMiya Folick: The pop star who started a band on Tinder

Miya Folick needed to find some musicians, so she fired up a dating app and went hunting.

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SportBoxer 'awake and healing' after injury

Canadian boxer Adonis Stevenson is "awake" and "healing" from the brain injury he sustained during a fight, says his girlfriend.

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SportUS shutdown: Congress renews talks with little early progress

The government has been partially shut down by a deadlock over funding the Mexico border wall.

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SportUS envoy quits over Trump Syria pullout

US envoy Brett McGurk resigns over President Trump's decision to pull troops from Syria

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SportUS referee tells wrestler to cut dreadlocks or forfeit match

The referee's actions at a New Jersey high-school bout spark accusations of racial discrimination.

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SportBackflip FBI agent avoids jail over accidental bar shooting

Chase Bishop accidentally shot a bystander in the leg while dancing in a Denver bar in June.

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vendredi 21 décembre 2018

SportDemi Lovato says she is 'sober' and 'lucky to be alive'

The star has spoken at length for the first time after a reported overdose earlier this year.

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SportUS government shutdown looms over border wall row

A partial shutdown of the US government is now certain to begin at midnight on Friday.

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Sport'Anxiety nearly destroyed my love of music'

Performing piano used to bring Eunbi Kim nothing but joy but a bullying teacher made it become paralysing.

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SportThe opera singer who wants his front teeth for Christmas

Taylor Fawcett lost three teeth after a fainting spell - so he found a Christmas song to sing about it.

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SportUS stocks suffer worst week in a decade

The Dow Jones and the Nasdaq recorded the biggest falls since 2008, led by tech giants.

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SportSupreme Court rejects Trump asylum ban on illegal migrants

The highest court has narrowly ruled against President Trump's policy denying illegal migrants asylum.

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SportThousands of Canadians have signed petitions to ban conversion therapy

Only three countries ban the discredited practice of gay conversion, but Canada wants to be the fourth.

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SportA muskox sculpture in Canada has been named 'Elon Muskox'

Residents of Yellowknife voted on the name for the city's new sculpture of the Arctic animal.

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SportRuth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge has cancer surgery

The 85-year-old liberal US Supreme Court judge had two malignant nodules successfully removed.

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SportRepublicans and Democrats alarmed over Mattis resignation

Lawmakers across party lines are upset about General Mattis' departure from the Trump administration.

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weight loss fitnessThe 12 best ways to lose butt fat

People can reduce their overall body fat and strengthen and tone their butt and upper leg muscles by doing certain exercises and making lifestyle changes. In this article, we discuss exercises and other methods to help a person lose butt fat.

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SportKathy Griffin calls out all-male comedy rich list

Jerry Seinfeld tops the list of the best-paid comedians - but there are no women in the top 10.

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SportMichael Kovrig arrest: Canadian held in China 'not allowed to turn lights off '

Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig is being denied a lawyer and cannot turn lights off at night, sources say.

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SportTrump vows 'very long government shutdown' over border wall

The US government will begin to shutdown on Friday at midnight if no budget deal is reached.

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SportHamilton remix stars Barack Obama as George Washington

Former US President Barack Obama reads George Washington's farewell address in new Hamilton remix.

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SportChinese chemistry student charged with poisoning US roommate

Chemistry major Yukai Yang allegedly laced his roommate's food and drink with poison over months.

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SportEscaping prisoner accidentally hitches lift from policeman

Allen Lewis, 31, escaped while being moved between prisons - but picked the wrong car to flag down.

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jeudi 20 décembre 2018

SportPresident Trump 'to pull thousands of troops' from Afghanistan

President Trump is poised to half the US military presence, despite Taliban resurgence, reports say.

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SportHouse passes bill for Trump's border wall

The bill heads to the Senate where it is expected to fail, with a US government shutdown at stake.

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SportEddie the sea otter: Famous slam-dunking animal dies

The aging animal went viral in 2013 after a video showed him playing basketball to ease arthritis.

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SportCan this curious British custom charm the US?

What Americans think of the British tradition, as Jack and the Beanstalk comes to New York City.

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SportSlack 'bans users' who have visited US sanctioned countries

People who used the communication software in Cuba, Iran and North Korea report account closures.

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SportUS Defence Secretary Mattis to quit

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis to retire at the end of February, President Donald Trump says

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SportOlympic champ's six weeks premature birth

Allyson Felix reveals that she gave birth to her daughter eight weeks premature last month, having not publicly announced her pregnancy.

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SportUS charges 'China government hackers'

The US unveils criminal charges against hackers said to be connected to China's intelligence service.

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SportUS boy meets scientist Martyn Poliakoff in Nottingham

Ajay Sawant's mum said it was "a dream come true" for her son to meet Sir Martyn Poliakoff.

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SportNew York police bill innocent man $4,600 for rectal probe

Police ordered the procedure on Torrence Jackson, despite doctors arguing it was unnecessary.

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SportTrump supporters' anger at his 'retreat' on border wall

The Republican president is accused of caving on his key campaign promise following a budget deal.

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SportFans' delight at Macaulay Home Alone again (but only in an advert)

The former child star recreates some of the 1990 film's most famous scenes for an advert.

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SportPutin: West disrespecting voters' choices of Trump and Brexit

Russia's president says the US and UK political classes do not want to accept voters' choices.

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SportUS bank 'sorry' for calling police on black man cashing pay cheque

A bank in Ohio apologises for calling police when a black man tried to cash his pay cheque.

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SportUS passes first anti-lynching law after Senate vote

The bill follows 200 failed attempts in the past century to pass anti-lynching legislation.

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SportObama plays Santa at children's hospital in Washington

Former US President Barack Obama plays Santa - delivering gifts, singing and greeting patients.

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SportAnimal testing: US Senate bill seeks an end to kitten research deaths

Senator Jeff Merkley wants kittens used in animal research to be adopted, not euthanised.

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mercredi 19 décembre 2018

SportYemeni mum arrives in US to visit dying son in California

The woman, who was initially denied entry due to the Trump travel ban, lands in California.

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SportSyria conflict: Trump's withdrawal plan shocks allies

Republicans and foreign powers express concern at the president's decision to withdraw all US troops.

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SportThe Texan city mayor fighting Trump on climate change

Georgetown is powered by 100% renewable energy. Its Republican mayor is an unlikely climate change hero.

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SportThe Christmas present that could tear your family apart

Millions of people are giving DNA testing kits as presents, but sometimes finding out more than they bargained for.

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SportCan US entrepreneurs solve a 'crisis' in African schools?

A controversial business funded by Silicon Valley is launching high-tech schools across Africa.

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SportThe DNA genealogy test that revealed a family secret

Robin Christ took a genealogy test to learn about her ethnic background but discovered a family secret.

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SportCuban baseball players allowed in MLB without defecting

League officials say the deal was signed to prevent the illegal trafficking of players to the US.

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Sport'Alone in the world': Canada squeezed by superpowers in Huawei dispute

Canada raised China's ire when it detained a Chinese telecom executive on an US extradition request.

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SportWhy some children's brands are going gender neutral

Parent power is forcing retailers to throw out the pink and blue rulebook this Christmas.

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SportFed raises rates but cuts 2019 forecast

A majority of officials now expect just two rate rises in 2019. In September, they expected three.

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SportGeorge HW Bush's sponsorship of Filipino child detailed in letters

A charity reveals the exchanges George HW Bush had with a Filipino boy over 10 years.

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SportTrump's Syria pullout poses big questions

The president's decision to pull out of Syria deepens doubts about US Middle East policy.

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SportNevada makes history with first female-majority legislature

With two new appointments, women now make up 51% of Nevada's legislature - a first-ever for any US state.

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SportElon Musk launches high-speed underground tunnel

The prototype underground tunnel is designed to transport cars at speeds of up to 150mph.

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SportNasa hack exposes space agency staff's data

The US space agency says cyber-thieves may have compromised two of its computer servers.

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SportA third Canadian citizen has been detained in China

Canadian officials do not believe there is a link to two other Canadians detained in China.

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SportSyria conflict: US 'planning to withdraw troops'

About 2,000 US troops have been helping in the fight against the Islamic State group in Syria.

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SportUS Senate passes sweeping criminal justice reform bill

The First Step Act is intended to address concerns that America locks up too many of its own citizens.

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SportLee Child channelling his inner Jack Reacher in a fight

Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels about a former military policeman have sold over 100 million copies.

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weight loss fitnessCould a tiny implant boost weight loss?

A recent study tested a small, battery-free implant that can shut down feelings of hunger by stimulating a nerve that runs from the stomach to the brain.

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SportElon Musk unveils prototype high-speed LA transport tunnel

The entrepreneur says his system will see modified electric cars travel at high speed underground.

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mardi 18 décembre 2018

SportAmphibian that buries head in sand named after Donald Trump

A newly discovered creature that buries its head in the sand is named Dermorphis donaldtrumpi.

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SportUS to ban 'bump stock' gun device used in mass shootings

A call to ban the rapid fire devices followed the 2017 Las Vegas shooting which left nearly 60 dead.

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Sport'I wouldn't choose to be brought up by white parents again'

Gina Atinuke Knight was brought up by white parents. As a result, it took her years to fully embrace her blackness.

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SportUS Air Force dad surprises daughters as dolphin mascot

Sgt Anthony Pasco had not seen his teenage twins in months as he is based away from home.

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SportA special place for a new kind of family

Grandparents often step in when mums and dads can't. But in this US project, their role is especially cherished.

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SportYemeni mum granted visa to visit dying son in California

The mother received a travel waiver to see her son before he is taken off life support, officials say.

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SportPenny Marshall: US TV star and director dies aged 75

After starring in TV series Laverne & Shirley, she went on to become a director of hits such as Big.

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SportLion King: Petition calls on Disney to drop 'hakuna matata' trademark

Thousands have signed a petition against Disney registering Swahili phrase "hakuna matata".

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SportMichael Flynn: Judge suggests ex-Trump aide 'sold out' US

After strongly critical comments, the judge agrees to hold off sentencing the ex-White House adviser.

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SportTucker Carlson loses ads over immigration comments

Companies pull ads from Tucker Carlson's show after he says immigrants make the US "poorer and dirtier".

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SportWhite House backs down on US government shutdown threat

The White House says it has found other sources for the $5bn it wants to start the Mexico border wall.

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SportTrump's embattled foundation to shut down

The president's troubled charity foundation will be dissolved amid allegations he misused its funds.

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weight loss fitnessWhat are the health benefits of 5-HTP?

L-5 hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a naturally occurring compound in the body. It is related to the production of serotonin, so some people think that it may aid weight loss, treat sleep problems, and help manage depression. Learn more about 5-HTP supplements in this article.

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SportFresh Prince star Alfonso Ribeiro sues Fortnite over Carlton dance

Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, says the game copied his moves.

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SportYoutuber's glitter bomb tricks parcel thieves

A former Nasa engineer spent six months building a disguised glitter bomb to surprise thieves stealing parcels from his doorstep.

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SportMaking a Murderer detective sues Netflix for defamation

A former detective alleges the show suggests he planted evidence to frame Steven Avery.

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SportThe millionaire make-up mogul behind Huda Beauty

The 35-year-old quit her job in finance and went on to build one of the world's biggest make-up brands.

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lundi 17 décembre 2018

SportFormer CBS boss Leslie Moonves denied $120m exit pay

US broadcaster refuses Les Moonves' severance deal following allegations of sexual misconduct.

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SportTwitter warns of 'unusual activity' from China and Saudi Arabia

Twitter says "unusual" activity from China and Saudi Arabia followed a users' country code bug.

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SportHow the jailing of Cohen affects Trump

Does the jailing of his former lawyer Michael Cohen spell trouble for Donald Trump?

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SportJames Comey: Trump rat insult 'undermines rule of law'

Former FBI director James Comey responds to the US president calling his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen a "rat".

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weight loss fitnessEndometriosis and weight gain: What's the link?

Some people with endometriosis experience weight gain and bloating. In this article, we look at the possible reasons why and explain how to manage weight effectively.

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SportUS 'bans Yemen mum from visiting dying toddler in California'

Toddler Abdullah's relatives say his mother wants to see him before they take him off life-support.

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SportDeer poacher sentenced to watch Bambi in prison

David Berry Jr, jailed for illegally killing deer, must watch the Disney film Bambi once a month.

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weight loss fitnessRecalled 'weight history' can predict heart failure risk

While obesity can raise heart failure risk at any age, the risk is higher in those with a lifetime history of obesity compared with only recent obesity.

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SportDemocrat Chris Coons: Trump sounds 'like a mob boss'

A senator says Mr Trump sounded "more like a mob boss than president of the United States".

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SportUS shutdown: Empowered Democrats refuse funds for Trump wall

Newly empowered Democrats refuse White House demands for $5bn to help construct the barrier.

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SportDiavik mine finds 'biggest diamond in North America'

The 552-carat yellow gemstone was found in a Canadian mine and is more than two inches long.

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SportIs a female lead now key to box office success?

Women-centric films outperform, a study says, but is historically sexist Hollywood really changing?

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SportApple FaceTime car crash lawsuit dismissed

Appeal court dismisses case alleging Apple's responsibility in Christmas Eve crash in Texas in 2014.

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SportE-cigarette use among US teens rises dramatically, study says

Discreet versions of e-cigarettes and different flavours may be some of the reasons behind the surge.

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SportRussia 'meddled in all big social media' in US election, says report

YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter were targeted in the 2016 US election, a report cays.

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weight loss fitnessHow to prevent festive weight gain without exercising

A new study investigates whether a simple, brief intervention might help people avoid putting on extra pounds over the holiday season.

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SportYouTuber James Charles: Stop showing up at my house

YouTube star James Charles asks fans for privacy after a fan shows up at his house in LA.

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SportKiwibot delivery robot catches fire after 'human error'

University of California has had the robots for two years, but "human error" is blamed for the fire.

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dimanche 16 décembre 2018

SportSaudi Arabia condemns US Senate 'interference'

It comes after strong US resolutions on the war in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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SportUS tennis legend King gets lifetime award

Billie Jean King, who won 39 Grand Slams, receives the lifetime achievement award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year show.

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SportOwner who demolished famed San Francisco house must build replica

The man had illegally demolished a famed San Francisco home built in the 1930s.

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SportTrump 'to review' Mathew Golsteyn Afghan murder case

The president tweets he will "review" the case of Mathew Golsteyn, a US soldier charged with murder.

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SportHQ Trivia co-founder Colin Kroll dead at 35

New York police officers went to Colin Kroll's Manhattan flat after a request to check on him.

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SportPete Davidson 'safe' after suicide concerns

The Saturday Night Live comedian reportedly wrote he didn't "want to be on this earth anymore".

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SportMulvaney called Trump 'terrible human being' in 2016, video shows

The president's choice for new acting White House chief of staff was not always a fan, video shows.

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samedi 15 décembre 2018

SportChi Modu has photographed hip hop's biggest artists

Nigerian-born Chi Modu on why documenting black musicians is so important.

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SportHow the global trade in tear gas is booming

In the last decade, there has been a rising use of tear gas by security forces around the world.

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SportCatholic priest at teenager's funeral condemns suicide

Father Don LaCuesta questioned whether the 18-year-old man would enter heaven, horrifying his family.

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SportRyan Zinke: US interior secretary to leave administration

Former Navy Seal Ryan Zinke has been embroiled in a series of alleged ethics violations.

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vendredi 14 décembre 2018

SportCourt rules Obamacare is unconstitutional

The challenge from a coalition of 20 US states is now likely to go to the US Supreme Court.

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SportWhat's knocked markets off course?

Financial markets had seen smooth sailing in recent years. But it looks like that's over.

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SportMigrant caravan: US to investigate after child dies in custody at border

A watchdog will investigate how a seven-year-old girl died after being detained by US Border Patrol.

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SportWisconsin's Scott Walker strips incoming Democrat's powers

Democrats say it is a naked power grab, but Republicans dismiss the uproar as "hype and hysteria".

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SportTrump names new acting chief of staff

Trump announces that Mick Mulvaney will be acting chief of staff replacing John Kelly.

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SportObamacare: Has Trump managed to kill off Affordable Care Act?

While America dissects the president latest tweets, he is dismantling Obamacare by inches.

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SportDecorated US soldier 'admitted murder in CIA job interview'

The Green Beret allegedly shot someone he described as a Taliban bomb-maker in Afghanistan in 2010.

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SportIndiana school shooting: Police say tipster saved countless lives

"Someone knew something, and they said something," an official says about a tipster who alerted police.

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SportJohnson & Johnson shares drop after report says firm 'knew' of asbestos

Shares drop Reuters study says firm knew asbestos "lurked" in its talcum powder since the 1970s.

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SportWere Taylor Swift fans tracked at her gig?

A stadium in LA confirms it uses facial recognition technology at pop concerts.

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SportNew Facebook bug exposed millions of photos

Photos of up to 6.8 million Facebook users, including ones they never posted, could be found.

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SportSarah Papenheim: US student stabbed to death in Rotterdam

A young American who came to Europe after a family tragedy is stabbed to death in her student complex.

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SportMiss USA sorry for offending contestants over lack of English

A beauty queen's comments and apology about non-English speaking contestants causes a stir on social media.

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SportKanye West vs Drake: What's the story behind their war of words (and emojis)?

Everything you need to know about Kanye West's astonishing Twitter tirade against Drake.

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SportMoney spill on US highway sparks cash grab

Motorists stopped their vehicles and rushed to collect bills scattered on Route 3 in New Jersey.

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SportCohen insists he was directed by Trump to break the law

Donald Trump's convicted ex-lawyer insists he was directed by his boss to make hush money payments.

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SportSondra Locke: Any Which Way You Can actress dies aged 74

Locke was best known for starring in the six films she made with her then-partner Clint Eastwood.

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SportMigrant caravan: Girl dies in custody after crossing US-Mexico border

A seven-year-old migrant from Guatemala with dehydration suffers a cardiac arrest, US media report.

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jeudi 13 décembre 2018

SportIndian national jailed over sex assault on US flight

The Indian man gets nine years in jail for assaulting a woman who was asleep next to him.

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SportChina buys US soybeans for first time since trade war

One of the biggest casualties of the US-China trade war has been the US soybean sector.

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SportSouthwest Airlines flight U-turns after human heart discovery

A US plane travelling from Seattle to Dallas turns back after failing to unload the donated organ.

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SportWest Virginia mine rescue: 'It's a Christmas blessing'

After five days trapped underground in an abandoned mine, the three people were brought to the surface.

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SportSenators vote to end US backing for Saudi war on Yemen

Members President Trump's Republican party joined Democrats by 56-41 to rebuke the longtime US ally.

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SportNew York Times London crime Twitter appeal backfires

The New York Times is sent thousands of tales of accidental eye contact on the Tube and badly made tea.

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SportThree people rescued from US coal mine after five days

The group is suspected of attempting to steal copper before becoming trapped in a West Virginia mine.

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SportMaria Butina: Russian activist pleads guilty in US

Accused in the US of acting as agent for the Kremlin, Maria Butina has signed a deal with prosecutors.

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SportAmazon uses dummy parcels to catch thieves

The online retailer has teamed up with police in New Jersey to fight parcel theft with dummy packages.

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SportUS recall after women say tampons 'unravel' during use

Women reported irritation and injury after some tampons came apart inside their bodies.

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SportTrump: 'I never directed Michael Cohen to break the law'

Donald Trump said Michael Cohen was "supposed to know the law" and was just trying to embarrass him.

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SportMichael Spavor: The detained Canadian close to Kim Jong-un

Michael Spavor, who is being held in China, is a businessman with close personal ties to North Korea.

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SportApple to create $1bn Texas base

The company says it expects to become Austin's biggest private employer.

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mercredi 12 décembre 2018

SportMichael Spavor: Second Canadian 'missing' in China

Canada says it has not heard from Michael Spavor since he said he was being questioned by officials.

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weight loss fitnessChronic venous insufficiency: What to know

Venous insufficiency occurs when the veins are less able to transport blood back to the heart. Most cases of venous insufficiency are chronic. In this article, we look at the types, causes, and treatments for venous insufficiency.

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SportCalifornia man freed after two days trapped in restaurant grease vent

Fire crews free the 29-year-old from a small duct at a vacant Chinese restaurant in California.

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SportCanada is seeking consular access to ex-diplomat detained in China

Michael Kovrig, on special leave from Canada's foreign ministry, was detained this week in Beijing.

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Sport'Every day I go to work and pray I'm safe'

Hotel room cleaners have long battled sexual harassment by guests. Now they are hitting back.

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SportMaria Butina: Russian gun activist held in US conspiracy case

Maria Butina, who has ties to a Russian banker, is expected to plead guilty in a plea deal.

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SportBereaved mother criticises Facebook over baby ads

The woman says if companies were able to spot she had been pregnant, they should also have realised she was bereaved.

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SportEx-Trump lawyer Cohen jailed for 36 months

Michael Cohen, the ex-Trump lawyer who once said he’d take a bullet for the president, is given 36-month jail term

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SportWord processor pioneer Evelyn Berezin dies aged 93

Evelyn Berezin put the Data Secretary on sale in 1971, creating a new industry.

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SportTwitter's Jack Dorsey answers critics of Myanmar meditation retreat

Twitter's chief executive says he needs to learn more about the plight of the Rohingya in Myanmar.

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SportNeil Young says Hyde Park show will proceed without Barclaycard as sponsor

The star was angry that a Hyde Park date was sponsored by a "fossil fuel funding entity".

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mardi 11 décembre 2018

SportFears over sensitive US military data in commercial cloud

The BBC investigates a $10bn (£8bn) Pentagon contract to store sensitive data in a cyber-cloud.

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SportMeng Wanzhou: Trump could intervene in case of Huawei executive

The president says he could act for the good of US trade, as Canada releases Meng Wanzhou on bail.

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Sport'If you Google the word idiot, a picture of Donald Trump comes up?'

Google's Chief executive Sundar Pichai answered questions about the company in front of US lawmakers.

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Sport2018 'worst year for US school shootings'

There have been 113 people killed or injured in school shootings in the US during the year.

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SportTrump, Pelosi and Schumer bicker over border wall

'See, we get along,' the president joked during testy exchanges with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer.

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SportRooney meets Barron Trump at White House

Former England captain Wayne Rooney visits the White House, the home of US president Donald Trump, for a Christmas party.

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SportHuawei executive freed on bail in Canada

Huawei row: Canadian court frees Chinese telecoms executive Meng Wanzhou on bail

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SportJudge orders Stormy Daniels to reimburse Trump's legal fees

The porn actress was ordered to pay nearly $300,000 after a judge threw out her defamation case.

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SportMichael Kovrig: Canadian ex-diplomat 'held in China'

Reports of Michael Kovrig's arrest come days after a top Huawei executive was detained in Canada.

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SportJury recommends life in prison for Charlottesville driver

Jurors recommend a life sentence for the man convicted of killing a woman at last year's alt-right rally.

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SportCanadian teen's modelling photo 'ended up on dildo battery'

Lauren Gulyas discovered her modelling pictures were being used on batteries sold in sex shops.

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weight loss fitnessWhat is the military diet and does it work?

People following the military diet spend 3 days restricting their calorie intake and then have 4 days of regular eating. Supporters of the diet believe that it can help people lose weight quickly, but a lack of variety could mean that people miss out on some nutrients. Learn more about this diet here.

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SportJazmine Headley: NY police drop charges after mother's 'troubling' arrest

A widely shared video showed officers trying to pull her baby out of her hands as she lay on the floor.

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SportTrump bickers with top Democrats over border wall funding

Mr Trump publicly argued with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer over a budget to keep the government open.

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Sport'Chuck and Nancy' spar with president over 'Trump shutdown'

The president and Democratic leaders clash over border wall funding in a feisty Oval Office meeting.

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SportTrump rolls back decades of Clean Water Act protections

The proposal targets wetlands and seasonal streams, removing federal protections against pollution.

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SportGoogle chief denies political bias claims

US lawmakers accused firm of "programming" bias against conservative views into its algorithms.

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SportTime Magazine Person of the Year 2018 honours journalists

Jamal Khashoggi and others "in pursuit of greater truths" are named 2018's Person of the Year.

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SportPatricio Manuel: First transgender pro boxer in US wins on debut

Patricio Manuel becomes the first transgender boxer to fight in the United States as he beats Hugo Aguilar in a super-featherweight bout.

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SportUS Marines: Five missing after Japan crash declared dead

A massive search operation had been launched after two planes collided off Japan on 6 December.

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SportBaylor University sexual assault suspect walks free after plea deal

The woman hit out after a US judge decided against jail time for the man she accuses of rape.

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SportFearless Girl statue gets new spot outside NY Stock Exchange

The statue famous for staring down Wall Street's bull is now outside New York's stock exchange.

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lundi 10 décembre 2018

SportTwo nuns admit embezzling cash for Vegas gambling trips

Two Catholic sisters who worked at a California school express remorse after stealing about $500,000.

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weight loss fitnessWhat are the best foods to eat for energy?

Foods and drinks fuel the body. Energy-boosting examples include bananas, avocados, apples, and coffee. Learn more about the best things to eat and drink for energy here.

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SportIs nuclear disarmament set to self-destruct?

The US and Russia are both questioning a Cold War arms treaty - but can it or should it be saved?

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SportMeng Wanzhou: Tech boss in middle of US-China dispute

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada for allegedly breaking US sanctions against Iran.

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SportSarah Hyland: Modern Family star reveals second kidney transplant

The Modern Family actress says her kidney dysplasia made her depressed and suicidal.

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SportSeven things to watch as Google's CEO appears before Congress hearing

Google chief Sundar Pichai will answer questions from the House Judiciary Committee.

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SportVenezuela crisis: Goodyear staff get '10 tyre' severance

Staff are given tyres as part of their severance payment, as the US firm pulls out of Venezuela.

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SportUK donor helps Florida toddler Zainab

The 50-year-old donor says she feels "very humbled" to help the two-year-old receive treatment.

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SportReport reveals 'gross' racial disparity in Toronto policing

A human rights investigation suggested black people were discriminated against by Toronto police.

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SportVideo shows NYPD grabbing child from mum

Police are investigating an incident in which officers grabbed a baby from a mother during her arrest.

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weight loss fitnessExcess belly fat common in those with high heart risk

A European study of cardiovascular disease prevention finds that nearly two-thirds of those with high heart disease and stroke risk have excess waist fat.

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SportFacebook's hidden battle against ad-blockers

The methods Facebook uses to thwart ad-blocking technology have been criticised by web developers.

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Sport'Troubling' video shows NY police grabbing child from mum

A video shows police dragging a woman on the floor while trying to take her child during an arrest.

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SportNasa's Voyager 2 probe 'leaves the Solar System'

Voyager 2, a space probe launched in 1977, becomes only the second human-made object to enter the space between the stars.

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SportElon Musk has 'no respect' for US regulator

Tesla's co-founder says he has no respect for the regulator, which fined him over tweets about making the company private.

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SportYouTube Rewind 2018 becomes site's second-most disliked video

YouTube's annual recap becomes the website's second-most disliked video of all-time with 6.8M dislikes.

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SportTrump chief of staff: Speculation mounts over job

The man many believed would take the job has announced he too is leaving the White House.

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SportUS snowstorm kills one in North Carolina

One man has died after a tree fell on his car and more than 300,000 people are without electricity.

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SportClimate change: Trump coal event overshadowed at COP24

White House efforts to promote fossil fuels are set to be upstaged by investors moving away from coal.

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dimanche 9 décembre 2018

SportUS teacher charged after forcibly cutting student hair

Video shows a California high school teacher forcibly cutting a student's hair while singing loudly.

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SportCanada Moose Cree First Nation to get drone deliveries

They will fly over parcels and necessities to a remote First Nation community in northern Ontario.

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samedi 8 décembre 2018

SportHow the star of Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg dimmed

Facebook is in crisis. And the firm's chief operating officer, once the golden girl, is taking the heat.

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SportTrump chief of staff John Kelly to quit

Donald Trump says chief of staff John Kelly to leave job by the end of the year

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SportHuawei arrest: China demands Canada free Meng Wanzhou

The foreign ministry demands Canada release CFO Meng Wanzhou, who faces fraud charges in the US.

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vendredi 7 décembre 2018

SportInside US training course to arm teachers

In 14 US states, there are already schools in which some teachers carry guns. Here's what they're taught.

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SportCharlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr found guilty of murder

A jury in Virginia finds Alex Fields Jr guilty of murdering a counter-protester at a rally in 2017.

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SportEndangered seal with eel up its nose remains a mystery

Researchers speculate as to why endangered monk seals have been found in this slippery predicament.

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SportTrump ex-lawyer 'should get jail term'

US prosecutors seek "substantial" jail term for Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen over tax crimes

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weight loss fitnessShould you do cardio or lift weights?

Many people wonder what the best type of exercise is for burning calories. Cardiovascular exercises and weight training have different effects on the body and may influence weight loss or muscle gain. Here, learn more about how each type of exercise burns calories and which is best.

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weight loss fitnessWeight may affect the risk of flu hospitalization

Hospitalization due to flu or flu-like viruses is more likely in underweight adults or those with obesity in the morbid range or higher, says a new study.

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SportHuawei boss faces fraud charges over Iran

Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou faces fraud charges over sanction-breaking dealings with Iran, Canada court hears.

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SportWilliam Barr nominated by Donald Trump to be US attorney general

The US president nominates William Barr to be the new attorney general, a post he held in the 1990s.

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SportZainab Mughal: Toddler with cancer spurs hunt for rare blood

Doctors are searching for donors with a rare blood type to help two-year-old girl in Florida battle cancer.

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jeudi 6 décembre 2018

SportOscars 2019: Kevin Hart quits as host amid tweets row

The US actor and comedian was embroiled in a controversy over homophobic comments.

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SportHeather Nauert 'to replace Nikki Haley as US envoy to UN'

State department spokeswoman Heather Nauert will become the new UN ambassador, US media say.

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SportConsecrated virgins: 'I got married to Christ'

Jessica Hayes is one of more than 4,000 Catholic women around the world living in voluntary and perpetual chastity.

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SportLance Armstrong says Uber investment has 'saved' his family

Lance Armstrong says an early investment in Uber has "saved" his family after paying out $111m (£86.8m) in legal fees and settlements.

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SportGeorge HW Bush funeral: Train carries casket to final resting place

Former President George HW Bush will lay to rest at the Presidential Library in College Station, Texas.

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SportTrump's environmental rollback rolls on

The administration plans to open protected lands for drilling and lift curbs on carbon emissions.

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SportHuawei arrest: Justin Trudeau denies political motivation

Canada's PM gives his first response after the arrest of a Chinese executive that angered Beijing.

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SportFacebook defends Mark Zuckerberg's exposed emails

The social network publishes a detailed rebuttal of some of the claims made against it.

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SportYouTube deletes cheating videos after BBC investigation

Thousands of videos have been taken down by YouTube as a result of a BBC investigation into essay-writing adverts.

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SportAmazon workers injured in bear spray accident

The can of bear repellent was punctured, sending fumes around the US warehouse, officials say.

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weight loss fitnessJust one workout offers long-lasting metabolic benefits

New research suggests that we may need less physical activity than we thought to reap the benefits of exercise for our metabolism.

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SportStudy: Half of US adults have had close family member jailed

Some 113 million Americans have had an immediate family member jailed, says the report.

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SportGoogle trainee puts up dummy advert by mistake

The error meant a blank yellow rectangle was active on the sites and apps for about 45 minutes.

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weight loss fitnessWhat is a pescatarian diet?

A pescatarian diet involves eating fish, as a main source of protein, alongside vegetables and other plant-based foods. Learn more about the health benefits of this diet, its environmental impact, and potential risks. We also highlight the best types of fish to eat, and how a pescatarian diet may improve health.

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SportOhio dad makes girl walk miles to school for bullying on bus

"Bullying is unacceptable," says the father, driving behind his 10-year-old as she trudges to school.

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weight loss fitnessWhat are the benefits of bone broth?

Bone broth has a high vitamin and mineral content. The benefits of consuming bone broth include better joint protection, reduced inflammation, and better sleep. Learn more about the benefits of bone broth here.

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SportUSA Gymnastics files for bankruptcy in order to support sexual abuse survivors

USA Gymnastics has filed for bankruptcy in order to support athletes who made sexual abuse claims against Larry Nassar.

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SportTennessee inmate chooses electric chair over lethal injection

David Earl Miller argued that lethal injection would lead to a prolonged and painful death.

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SportLena Dunham says defending accused writer was 'a terrible mistake'

The Girls star says speaking up for Murray Miller out of "blind faith" was "a terrible mistake".

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mercredi 5 décembre 2018

SportHuawei executive arrested in Canada

The US wants to extradite chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, daughter of Huawei's founder.

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SportGeorge HW Bush: Legacy, laughter and awkward handshakes

The highlights from an emotional state funeral remembering former President George HW Bush.

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SportRescue mission in Japan after 'mishap' involving two Marine aircraft

A KC-130 and an F/A 18 were involved in a "mishap" in Japan, the US Marine Corps says.

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SportWisconsin Republicans seek to box in newly elected Democrat

After losing the governor and attorney general seats, state Republicans passed bills limiting their power.

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Sport'How stupid could NFL's Kareem Hunt be?'

Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell say Kareem Hunt only has himself to blame after he was released by the Kansas City Chiefs when a video emerged of him attacking a woman.

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SportTeacher who denied Santa will not return to school

The teacher also cast doubt on the Tooth Fairy and Easter bunny in front of a class of six year olds.

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SportGeorge HW Bush funeral: Four presidents sat (awkwardly) on one pew

They shared a total of 44 years spent at the White House, and now sat together with four first ladies.

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SportGeorge HW Bush funeral: Son's voice cracks with emotion

"The best father a son could have." George W Bush's voice cracks with emotion as he ends his eulogy.

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SportGeorge HW Bush funeral: 'The last words he would ever say on Earth'

George W Bush delivers his eulogy to his father by describing their final conversation.

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SportR Kelly documentary premiere evacuated after threats

The NYPD confirms that "no shots were fired and the investigation is ongoing".

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SportWatch George HW Bush's funeral live

The funeral service for the former president of the United States is being held at Washington's National Cathedral.

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SportGeorge HW Bush funeral: Leaders arrive to pay respects

Bush Sr, who wanted the US to be "kinder and gentler", once wondered if anyone would attend his funeral.

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SportFestive Satanic statue added to Illinois statehouse

The Temple of Satan group erects a sculpture at Illinois state capitol to mark the festive season.

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SportOscars 2018: Kevin Hart takes on hosting duties

"My mom is smiling from ear to ear right now," the comedian says.

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SportGeorge W Bush cuddles baby at Capitol

Relatives of the late US President George HW Bush have visited his casket as he lies in state.

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mardi 4 décembre 2018

SportKhashoggi killing: 'There's a smoking saw'

The Republicans say the Trump administration is ignoring evidence of the Saudi crown prince's alleged complicity.

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SportChina-US trade: China vows speedy action on trade commitments

The US and China have agreed to a 90-day pause to their ongoing trade war, to avoid escalation.

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SportNortheastern buys London's New College

The new US owners of the New College of the Humanities, founded by philosopher AC Grayling, promise to keep its identity.

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SportMueller investigation: No jail time sought for Trump ex-adviser Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn admitted lying to the FBI but has assisted in its investigation into Russian collusion.

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SportGeorge and Laura Bush give warm welcome to Trumps

The two families met behind closed doors at the presidential guest house following the death of President George HW Bush.

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SportCarla Stefaniak: Man held in US tourist's death in Costa Rica

A security guard at the Airbnb property where Carla Stefaniak was staying has been arrested.

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SportUS mid-term elections: Republican committee reports hacking to FBI

Senior campaign officials had email accounts hacked ahead of this year's elections, it has emerged.

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SportWall Street shares drop as yield curve causes alarm

All three US indexes fall more than 2%, as a closely-watched financial measure caused alarm.

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SportJeffrey Epstein apology deprives accusers of day in court

The 65-year-old financier pleaded guilty in 2008 to sex charges but accusers could not testify.

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SportPresident George HW Bush: Sully visits coffin at US Capitol

The 41st president's service dog attended along with past and present CIA directors.

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SportMark Hamill questions Luke Skywalker lightsaber auction

The Star Wars actor, who plays Luke Skywalker, tweeted as a sale listed his "original" lightsaber.

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SportChrissy Teigen leads baby helmet craze

Model Chrissy Teigen posts a picture of her son Miles wearing a helmet for his flat skull and other mothers share their own in solidarity.

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SportAlbert Einstein's 'God letter' expected to sell for $1.5m

The 1954 letter about religion is expected to fetch up to $1.5 million at auction in New York.

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SportMigrants jump border fence in Tijuana to try to reach US

Dozens of migrants climb over the border fence and are quickly detained by border patrol guards.

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SportGiuliani's Twitter typo used to abuse President Trump

A link in one of the lawyer's tweets directs users to a message that attacks the president.

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SportBoy gets Colorado town to overturn snowball fight ban

Dane Best, 9, gave an impassioned speech to town officials on Monday, who then approved the change.

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SportMichelle Obama: What's behind the former first lady's appeal?

Newsnight looks at the former first lady's appeal - especially to women and girls - around the world.

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lundi 3 décembre 2018

SportPresident Donald Trump visits George HW Bush's casket

President Donald Trump visited former president George HW Bush's coffin lying in state at the US Capitol ahead of a state funeral on Wednesday.

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SportGeorge HW Bush: Casket lies in state ahead of funeral

The funeral of his father, President George HW Bush, began with an emotional ceremony at the US Capitol.

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SportKhashoggi murder: CIA chief Haspel 'to brief Congress'

Gina Haspel's absence from a recent briefing on the Saudi writer's killing angered some lawmakers.

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SportSurrogate mothers: 'I gave birth but it’s not my baby'

Canada has become a hot destination for parents-to-be looking for 'altruistic surrogates' - women who give birth to babies they are not genetically related to and only charge expenses.

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SportPresident Bush fights back tears as father's coffin passes

The state funeral of President George HW Bush begins with an emotional ceremony at the US Capitol.

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SportHarvard University sued over single-sex club crackdown

The university's sanctions against single-sex clubs amount to discrimination, the lawsuit alleges.

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SportMichelle Obama: 'I still have imposter syndrome'

The former US first lady also recalls the Queen telling her that royal protocol was "rubbish".

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SportGeorge HW Bush lies in state at US Capitol

George HW Bush's coffin is flown from Texas to Washington ahead of his state funeral.

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SportEmantic Bradford Jr: Alabama man 'shot in back' by police

Emantic Bradford Jr, wrongly killed by police in an Alabama mall, was shot three times in the back.

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SportDonald Trump v the world: US tariffs in four charts

From Spanish olives to Chinese aluminium, no corner of the world has been untouched by US trade tariffs.

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Sport'Awe-inspiring' cave discovered in Canada's wilderness

Researchers say the dimensions of 'Sarlacc's Pit' are unprecedented in Canadian caving history.

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SportNo hate crime charge for 'kill a Mexican' attack in Utah

A lack of legislation has allowed an alleged ethnically-motivated crime to avoid hate crime charges in Utah.

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SportTumblr to ban all pornographic content from 17 December

From 17 December, posts with "real-life human genitals or female-presenting nipples" will be banned.

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SportPete Davidson describes online 'bullying' after Ariana Grande split

The US comedian says he has been bullied on social media after splitting with singer Ariana Grande.

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SportYouTube top earners: The seven-year-old making $22m

An American boy who reviews toys is this year's highest-earning YouTube star, according to Forbes.

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SportShould we stop listening to these Christmas songs?

As a radio station pulls Baby, It's Cold Outside, there is also debate over other festive classics.

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SportPresident George HW Bush's final journey to Washington DC

The 41st president's body is being flown from Texas to Washington on board Air Force One.

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SportMichelle Obama offers her advice to the Duchess of Sussex

The former first lady tells the Duchess of Sussex: "Don't be in a hurry to do anything".

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SportUS woman missing in Costa Rica after 'pretty sketchy' text

Carla Stefaniak's last message to a friend said it was raining hard and power was out at her Airbnb.

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SportIS hostage murderer Abu al-Umarayn killed in US air strike

Abu al-Umarayn executed a number of Western aid workers, including US citizen Peter Kassig.

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SportChina's Tencent Music revives US stock market listing

The Chinese company has scaled back the scale of its share offering to $1.2bn.

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SportTrump says China agreed to reduce tariffs on US car imports

The president's comments comes after China and the US agreed a trade war truce at the G20 summit.

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SportGeorge HW Bush's service dog Sully pays touching last tribute

A touching picture of the labrador who worked for the late president shows him loyal to the last.

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dimanche 2 décembre 2018

SportMichelle Obama and me: How former US first lady changed my life

Five UK schoolgirls attending the former US first lady's London talk explain what she means to them.

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SportNew York police find couple's lost ring

How an engagement ring was lost -and then found again, thanks to New York police and the public.

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SportTribune Media and Nexstar in $4.1bn local TV takeover

Nexstar set to become the largest US operator of local TV stations after buying Tribune Media.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Number of missing falls to 25

At the height of the Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise, the missing toll was put at 1,200.

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SportG20: Trump leaves Argentine leader in the lurch

The US president was expected to remain on stage for a G20 "family photo" but instead exited, stage left.

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SportNewly-wed Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have Hindu ceremony

The Bollywood superstar and the US singer were married in a Christian ceremony in India on Saturday.

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SportGeorge HW Bush: What makes a one-term president?

The late George HW Bush was the last US president to lose a campaign for re-election.

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SportNYPD hunt couple who lost ring during romantic proposal

NYPD are hunting a man who proposed in New York's Times Square only to drop the ring straight after.

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samedi 1 décembre 2018

SportWilder v Fury: Stunning draw in the WBC world heavyweight title fight

Tyson Fury and champion Deontay Wilder fight to a stunning draw in their WBC world heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles.

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SportG20: Talks between Trump and Xi 'go well' amid trade tensions

The US and Chinese leaders meet for more than two hours at a working dinner after the G20 summit.

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SportWilder v Fury: Greatest comeback, fighting fit, Roach, Joshua and predictions

Tyson Fury will seek to be a world champion for the second time when he faces Deontay Wilder in a bout laced with talking points.

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SportThe twins who travelled to find a place to play

The Ellis family take their two nonverbal autistic toddlers to an "ultra-accessible" theme park.

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SportKhashoggi murder: Erdogan demands Saudis extradite suspects

The Turkish leader also says the writer's murder did not feature during G20 talks in Argentina.

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SportGeorge HW Bush to lie in state in the US Capitol

The former US president died on Friday at the age of 94 at home in Houston, Texas.

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SportPriyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas marry in India

The Bollywood superstar and the US singer got engaged earlier this year.

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SportBaby It's Cold Outside pulled by radio station, citing #MeToo

A Cleveland radio station said listeners had voiced concerns the song was inappropriate.

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SportNFL player released after 'attack' video

One of the NFL's best running backs Kareem Hunt is released by the Kansas City Chiefs after a video appeared to show him shoving and kicking a woman.

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vendredi 30 novembre 2018

SportGeorge Bush Senior: A look back at his life

From World War Two veteran to oil tycoon - the former US president has died aged 94.

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SportGeorge Bush Senior dies at the age of 94

Former US President George HW Bush has died at the age of 94, his son George W Bush has announced.

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SportThe safehouse for women and pets to flee abuse

A safehouse in the US is now allowing women and their pets to escape domestic violence together.

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SportAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach custody agreement

The agreement ends a bitter row between the former couple over the custody of their six children.

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SportAriana Grande: Five things to know about Thank U, Next

The singer has released Thank U, Next's music video, parodying teen rom-coms and featuring cameos.

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SportMexico's drug war: Has the tide been turned?

Mexico's new president is promising to renew efforts to tackle the country's drug cartels.

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SportTEDWomen: Why it's OK to be average

What happens to the forgotten middle - those people who get average grades and don't shine in the office?

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weight loss fitnessWhat is the IIFYM (if it fits your macros) diet?

IIFYM stands for “if it fits your macros.” This flexible dieting method focuses on counting macronutrients, namely proteins, carbs, and fats, instead of calories. In this article, we describe how to follow the IIFYM diet and explore potential benefits and risks.

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SportTijuana migrants: The growing asylum crisis on the US border

Thousands of migrants on the US-Mexico border face months of waiting for their claims to be processed.

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SportMichelle Obama's memoir Becoming breaks sales record in 15 days

Michelle Obama's memoir sells more than two million copies in the US and Canada within two weeks.

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SportBuildings shake and roads buckle in Anchorage

The powerful earthquake caused people to run from buildings. A series of aftershocks were recorded following the initial shock.

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SportAlaska gets tsunami warning after powerful earthquake hits

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake causes people to run from buildings and prompts a tsunami alert for coastal areas.

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SportCanada's top court rules Vice must hand over source information

Vice Media was fighting a police production order to hand over texts with a suspected terrorist.

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SportTrump signs trade deal with Mexico and Canada

The revised deal has been renamed as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.

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SportSt Louis police charged for beating black undercover officer

The officers had allegedly sent texts saying they were looking forward to beating up protesters.

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SportMarriott hack hits 500 million Starwood guests

The hotel chain says details of up to 500 million guests may have been accessed in a database breach.

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SportCameron Underwood: Face transplant means I can smile again

The 26-year-old welder and machinist has had a face transplant after a failed suicide attempt in 2016.

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SportAfghanistan war: US strike in Helmand killed 23 civilians, UN says

The air strike in Afghanistan's Helmand province mostly killed women and children, investigators say.

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jeudi 29 novembre 2018

SportFormer Autonomy chief executive Michael Lynch is charged with fraud in the US

A US court charges the founder of the former UK software giant with fraud seven years after its sale to Hewlett Packard.

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SportCharlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.

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SportStarbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.

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SportMeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

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SportGeorgia woman jailed after cops mistake candy floss for meth

A Georgia woman was erroneously charged with meth trafficking after police tested the sugary treat.

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SportHugh Jackman to tour with songs from The Greatest Showman

The Wolverine star will also perform songs from Les Miserables and other Broadway shows.

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SportSouthwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.

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SportUS family sues Cancun resort over 'poisonous' alcohol death

A US brother and sister were found drowning in the hotel pool shortly after checking in.

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SportAlabama mall Thanksgiving shooting suspect arrested

Erron Brown, 20, is held in connection with the attack, after admitting killing the wrong man.

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SportSyrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport

Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.

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SportJamal Khashoggi: Canada levels sanctions on 17 Saudi nationals

The US, France and Germany have also imposed sanctions related to the journalist's murder.

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SportDonald Trump: Michael Cohen is a 'weak person'

The US President dismissed the significance of his former lawyer Michael Cohen pleading guilty to lying to Congress in relation to the Russia inquiry.

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SportDrug and suicide deaths rise as US life expectancy drops

The fall is due in part to rising suicide and drug overdose rates, according to new government reports.

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SportTrump ex-lawyer 'to plead guilty'

Trump ex-lawyer Michael Cohen to plead guilty to lying to Congress in Russia inquiry, US media say.

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SportBobby Brown sues over Whitney Houston documentary footage

The legal claim alleges Whitney: Can I Be Me harmed Brown, his business and daughter Bobbi Kristina's estate.

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SportSamuel Little: US serial killer 'admits 90 murders'

Samuel Little, 78, has shared information with the FBI about murdering women over several decades.

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SportLike Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws

Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker.

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SportTrump threatens new car tariffs after GM closures

US president renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US.

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SportFederal Reserve hints at fewer interest rate rises

Wall Street shares rise sharply after the US central bank suggests there may be fewer rate rises.

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mercredi 28 novembre 2018

SportSix charts on the immigrants who call the US home

The US is a country shaped by immigrants - but what do we know about those who live there now?

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SportNancy Pelosi wins nomination for Speaker of the House

The veteran Democrat has once again outflanked rank-and-file rebels to win the nomination.

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weight loss fitnessIs fructose bad for you?

In this article, we look at whether or not fructose is bad for a person’s health, and how it compares with other sugars such as glucose.

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SportYemen conflict: US defends backing for Saudi-led coalition

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stands by Saudi Arabia both over Yemen and the Khashoggi murder.

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SportNorwegian Magnus Carlsen retains World Chess Championship title

After 12 draws in 12 games, Magnus Carlsen beat US opponent Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker event.

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SportCanadian woman and baby on maternity leave killed by 'bear'

Valerie Theoret's husband returned home and was charged by the grizzly believed responsible.

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SportNabra Hassanen: Virginia man admits murder of teenage girl

Nabra Hassanen was attacked by the motorist as she walked with friends to a mosque.

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SportIvanka Trump says her private emails not like Clinton's

Donald Trump's daughter says there is "no equivalency" between her personal email use and Hillary Clinton's.

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SportMexico honour for US's Kushner sparks criticism

President Trump's son-in-law will join the Order of the Aztec Eagle for his work on a trade deal.

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SportGritty: How a US Hockey mascot became an internet sensation

Meet Gritty: a polarising seven-foot orange monster taking social media and the US hockey league by storm.

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SportDavid Schwimmer on enjoying the 'challenges' of producing

The Friends actor says he finds it more "intellectually stimulating" to work behind the camera.

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SportChess world championship heads towards Armageddon showdown

The World Chess Championship will be decided in a series of fast tie-breakers.

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SportActive shooter false alert at US military hospital

The biggest military hospital is evacuated when an active shooter alarm is wrongly set off.

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weight loss fitnessWhat are the best substitutes for heavy cream?

People use heavy cream to add thickness and creaminess to dishes or to create whipped cream for desserts. Here, we look at the best substitutes for heavy cream, including dairy, vegan, healthful, and savory options.

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mardi 27 novembre 2018

SportUkraine-Russia sea clash: Trump says may cancel G20 Putin talks

"I don't like the aggression," the US leader says after Russia seizes Ukrainian boats off Crimea.

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SportOverseas students turn away from US

The Trump administration is blamed for a downturn in international students enrolling in the US.

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SportTrump loves the army. Do they love him back?

As commander-in-chief, Trump has led in an unconventional way.

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SportUS judge delays ruling on 'interesting' Julian Assange case

A legal challenge seeks to reveal purported charges in Virginia against the Wikileaks founder.

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SportTrump threatens to cut all GM subsidies

Mr Trump says he is looking at 'cutting all GM subsidies' but it is not clear what he has in mind.

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weight loss fitnessNew obesity procedure also reduces muscle mass

A new interventional treatment for obesity that is currently in clinical trials raises some concerns because it leads to loss of muscle as well as fat.

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SportSpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg dies aged 57

Stephen Hillenburg created the hugely popular animated series, which began in 1999.

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SportMississippi's ugly past casts long shadow on Senate election

The vote tightened after the Republican was recorded saying she would happily attend a lynching.

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SportTekashi 6ix9ine: Rapper pleads not guilty to racketeering

The rapper pleads not guilty to racketeering and firearms offences and is kept in custody.

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SportAfghanistan: US service members killed in bomb explosion

Three military personnel have died and three others were injured in the explosion near Ghazni city.

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SportShawn Mendes feels need to 'prove' he's not gay

The singer says he "hates the side of him" that cares about the ongoing rumours about his sexuality .

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SportMigrant caravan: Trump defends tear gas on Mexico border

Migrant women and children were among those seen fleeing the gas fired by the US border authorities.

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SportOprah Winfrey pays tribute to late mother Vernita Lee

The US star thanks friends and fans on Instagram after her mother died last week.

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lundi 26 novembre 2018

SportPaul Manafort breached plea deal by lying - Special Counsel Mueller

The former Trump campaign chairman lied to the FBI, Special Counsel Robert Mueller says.

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SportGamer arrested 'after rape overheard on gaming stream'

Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, is facing two charges after allegedly being overheard assaulting a 15-year-old.

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SportThe White House unveils its Christmas decorations

First Lady Melania Trump designed them around a the theme of "American Treasures".

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SportThe agony over an American dream

They faced a perilous journey to reach the US. Now, there is a tortuous process to win asylum.

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SportBrexit: Trump hints May's Brexit could bar UK-US trade deal

The US president says the Brexit agreement is "great for the EU".

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SportFentanyl in cocaine: The deadly truth of new drugs cocktail

A surge in cocaine deaths is being blamed on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than morphine.

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SportChina defends holding fugitive businessman's US children

The American children of one of China's most-wanted fugitives are barred from leaving the country.

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SportTrump casts doubt on climate report: I don't believe it

"I don't believe it," the president said of his own government's report about climate change.

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SportMars: Nasa lands InSight robot to study planet's interior

The US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior.

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SportSyrian man stranded in Malaysia airport coming to Canada

Hassan al-Kontor, who spent months living in Kuala Lumpur airport, is coming to Canada as a refugee.

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SportAlabama cops offer new explanation for shooting wrong man

A black man killed by officers during a mall shooting "heightened the sense of threat", police say.

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SportThe natural beauty of a rainbow swamp stuns social media

A Florida swamp walk leader said the rainbow sheen is the result of natural oils released by decaying vegetation

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SportJohn Allen Chau: 'Incredibly dangerous' to retrieve body from North Sentinel

A human rights group says India should abandon efforts to retrieve the US missionary's body.

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SportSoros foundation to end work in Turkey amid 'baseless claims'

The Open Society Foundation said "baseless claims" about its work made it impossible to continue.

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SportGM announces job cuts and factory closures

The carmaker plans to halt production at eight factories globally by the end of 2019.

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SportArmageddon looms in World Chess Championship final

Two grandmasters vie for the crown and a €1m prize - but they may be headed to sudden death.

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SportGeorge Papadopoulos: Ex-Trump adviser denied jail delay

The adviser whose remarks sparked the Russia inquiry will begin his two-week prison sentence on Monday.

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weight loss fitnessType 2 diabetes: How do fructose-sweetened drinks affect risk?

New research examines the link between the consumption of fructose-containing foods, sweetened beverages, and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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SportJackie Chan's daughter confirms marriage to Canadian girlfriend

The film star's estranged daughter Etta Ng, 19, says she has married her Canadian partner.

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SportTrans Mountain: The billion-dollar oil pipeline Canadians own and can’t build

Canada bought the pipeline despite fierce opposition to a project that would triple its capacity.

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dimanche 25 novembre 2018

Sport'The blackface scandal that rocked my campus'

The emergence of a photo of a student wearing blackface caused days of tension at Cal Poly university. Student journalist Megan Schellong was there.

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SportNasa's Mars InSight mission heads for '7 minutes of terror'

The InSight mission is about to make the hair-raising descent to the surface of the Red Planet.

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SportMigrant caravan: US fires tear gas at Mexico border

The US-Mexico border is closed at Tijuana, where thousands of migrants are waiting to cross.

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SportSan Francisco 49ers release Reuben Foster after domestic violence arrest

The San Francisco 49ers release linebacker Reuben Foster after he was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of domestic violence.

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SportJohn Allen Chau: Struggle to retrieve body of man killed by tribe

Indian police try to pinpoint the beach where a US missionary died, but later withdraw.

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SportSoldier awarded for Las Vegas bravery

Ross Woodward was off duty when he rushed to the aid of people injured in the Las Vegas shooting last year.

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SportAlabama police admit killing wrong man after mall shooting

Around 200 protesters marched to demand answers after Alabama police killed Emantic Bradford, 21.

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samedi 24 novembre 2018

SportRicky Jay, American magician and actor, dies

The American was once described as "perhaps the most gifted sleight-of-hand artist alive".

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SportMigrant caravan: Mexican officials deny US border deal

The denial comes as a tweet from US President Donald Trump suggests an agreement was reached.

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SportShe survived the deadliest US race riot

Olivia Hooker, who has died aged 103, went on to become the first black woman to join the US Coast Guard.

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SportUS migrant held after leaving church where he sought sanctuary

Samuel Oliver-Bruno reportedly left the church to meet immigration authorities when he was held.

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vendredi 23 novembre 2018

SportPhil Mickelson beats Tiger Woods on 22nd hole in $9m showdown

Phil Mickelson claims the $9m winner-takes-all prize in a dramatic duel with Tiger Woods which goes to the 22nd hole.

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SportAn otter on the loose is eating koi from a formal garden

Vancouver's Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden hopes to capture and relocate the errant otter.

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SportClimate change: Report warns of growing impact on US life

Climate change could cost the US hundreds of billions of dollars and damage health, a major report warns.

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SportLouisiana lottery: Couple 'find winning ticket while cleaning'

Tina Ehrenberg found the winning ticket while she was cleaning her home for before Thanksgiving.

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weight loss fitnessIs peanut butter good for you?

Peanut butter is high in protein and essential minerals, though it also contains saturated fats and is high in calories. In moderation, peanut butter can provide many health benefits and help people lose weight. Learn more here.

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SportIrish man killed in New York City on Thanksgiving day

Police say the 21-year-old died after being punched in the head outside a bar in New York.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Camp Fire nearly fully contained

The Camp Fire, which killed at least 83, is almost contained - but rain could hinder rescue efforts.

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SportSandra Parks: Anti-gun student, 13, killed by stray bullet

Sandra Parks, who wrote an award-winning essay against gun violence, was shot by a stray bullet.

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SportKhashoggi killing: CIA did not blame Saudi crown prince, says Trump

The US president denies reports the CIA concluded the crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

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SportErik Guay: Canadian skier retires after team-mate breaks leg in crash

Canadian skier Erik Guay announces his immediate retirement after watching a team-mate's season end in a training crash.

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jeudi 22 novembre 2018

SportGuido Amsel: Canadian mail bomber gets life in prison

Guido Amsel sent bombs to several businesses and placed a device at his ex-wife's home in Winnipeg.

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SportTrump renews threat to close Mexico border over migrants

The US president also says he has authorised troops to use lethal force, as more migrants arrive.

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Sport'Family and money' give Americans meaning

Americans obtain more meaning from career and money than friends or religion, research finds.

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SportIn pictures: America celebrates Thanksgiving Day

Americans around the world are marking their annual Thanksgiving Day holiday with parades and celebrations.

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weight loss fitnessObesity: Researchers identify 4 subtypes

A new study identifies four subtypes of obesity, and the authors warn that experts must focus on individuals if they are to find effective treatments.

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SportFacebook v Soros: 'Congress must probe'

One of George Soros's lieutenants says US politicians must investigate Facebook's smear campaign.

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SportUS-Israeli bomb hoaxer given 10 year jail sentence

Michael Kadar made thousands of hoax calls to airlines, hospitals and Jewish schools worldwide.

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SportJohn Allen Chau 'tribal death': Family forgives killers

In a statement, his family says John Allen Chau had 'nothing but love for the Sentinelese people'.

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mercredi 21 novembre 2018

SportUS adviser hints at evicting China from WTO

One of President Trump's top advisers says that China has 'misbehaved'.

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SportMigrant caravan: Troops 'unarmed' at US-Mexico border, Mattis says

Military officers will not have guns or be able to arrest migrants, the US defence secretary says.

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SportAriana Grande hits out at Piers Morgan over Little Mix nude row

The argument about Little Mix posing nude has been bubbling all week.

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SportInSight: Nasa's Mars mission on target for landing

The American space agency says its InSight Mars lander is on a near-perfect Thanksgiving trajectory.

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SportAmericans coping with Thanksgiving travel woes

The holiday getaway is under way in the US, with over 48 million drivers expected on the roads.

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SportDevin Lima: Singer with US boy band LFO dies at 41

Devin Lima was one third of the pop group, who had hits with Summer Girls and Girl on TV.

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SportChief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump's 'Obama judge' gibe

It is extremely rare for any member of the Supreme Court to clash with a US president.

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SportInvestor says sorry for huge losses

James Cordier blames the losses that could total $150m on a "rogue wave" in the oil and gas markets.

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SportChild's note tells driver bus hit his parked car

A sixth grade student in the US left a note for a driver telling him who had hit his vehicle.

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SportJohn Allen Chau: Who is US man killed in remote islands?

John Allen Chau, who was killed by arrow-wielding islanders, was an adventurer on a religious mission.

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SportA woman who makes pies look like paintings

Canadian Jessica Clark-Bojin bakes the portraits of pop culture characters directly on to her desserts.

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SportGordon Parks: 'His camera was a weapon against poverty'

A century ago Gordon Parks was born into poverty and segregation in Kansas. Now his photography is on show in Washington.

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SportJoaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's trial: Six startling claims

Gold-plated rifles and a fatal handshake snub - what we've been told about Joaquin Guzman so far.

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SportPolice: Concrete thrown from bridge kills US driver

A man has died after a concrete block thrown onto a highway from a bridge hit him in the face.

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SportHarry Leslie Smith: Thousands send support to ill veteran

Thousands send messages for RAF veteran Harry Leslie Smith, with #IStandWithHarry trending on Twitter.

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SportCindy McCain: I'll never get over Trump's war hero slur on husband

In an interview with the BBC, Senator John McCain's widow Cindy defends her husband's record.

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SportNY Stock Exchange President: 'A man wouldn't get that question'

Stacey Cunningham is the first female president of the New York Stock Exchange.

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SportUS man 'killed' in India by endangered Andamans tribe

The isolated Sentinelese tribe of the Andaman islands has always resisted outside contact.

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SportFour reasons that Apple shares have been falling

Shares in the tech giant have dropped 25% since their October peak - so what's the problem?

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mardi 20 novembre 2018

SportVenus Williams settles car crash lawsuit

Tennis star Venus Williams reaches an agreement over a collision that resulted in a man's death.

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SportTrump asked to determine Saudi prince's 'role' in Khashoggi murder

The US president is asked to determine whether the crown prince was involved in Khashoggi's murder.

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Sport'Asking about suicide doesn’t cause suicide'

Suicide rates in America are rising, particularly among white, middle-aged men. This summer camp helps families deal with their grief.

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SportGlamour magazine to go online only in the US

The magazine said it would target its readers online "on the platforms they frequent most".

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SportUS judge blocks Mississippi 15-week abortion ban

The nation's most restrictive abortion ban is "unequivocally" unconstitutional, a judge rules.

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SportTrump submits answers to Mueller's Russia inquiry

The US president provides "unprecedented co-operation" over alleged campaign collusion with Russia.

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SportE. coli outbreak: Romaine lettuce probed in US and Canada

At least 50 people in the US and Canada have been infected, health officials say.

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