SportTrump grants 6,900 Syrians permission to stay in US

The US president extends permits for 18 months, but shuts out those who came after August 2016.

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SportSt Francis Xavier relic visits dozens of Canadian cities

Thousands across Canada have attended public veneration for the right forearm of St Francis Xavier.

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SportTrain carrying Republicans hits lorry in West Virginia

Senators say one person on the lorry was killed by the impact, which cut the truck "in half".

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SportTrump to release controversial Republican 'memo'

Republicans claim the document shows US surveillance was used to unfairly target the Trump campaign.

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SportLarry Nassar case: USA Gymnastics doctor 'abused 265 girls'

At least 65 victims will confront Larry Nassar in court in the last of three sentencing hearings.

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SportOklahoma blind man who brutally raped girl, 13, is spared jail

The attacker will serve 15 years of probation after admitting to tying up and raping a 13-year-old.

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SportTop US health official quits after 'tobacco shares' revealed

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief bought shares after her appointment, media say.

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SportIran 'jails Iranian-American gallery owner and wife'

Karan Vafadari says he has been sentenced to 27 years in prison, with his wife getting 16 years.

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Sport'Facebook murder' case: Family of Ohio man sue social media site

Robert Godwin's family take legal action after footage of his death was broadcast on the site.

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SportMelania Trump defies tradition to arrive alone at speech

It was her first official appearance since claims husband Donald had an affair with a porn star.

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SportThe State of the Union viewed from both sides

The BBC caught up with a Trump voter in Washington state and a 'Dreamer' in Florida to watch the annual address.

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SportBurns Strider case: Clinton explains handling of 'harassment' claims

Hillary Clinton had been criticised for not firing adviser, Burns Strider, over harassment claims.

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SportWatch the president's speech

President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address.

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SportA new Kennedy in the political spotlight

Another member of the political dynasty is speaking after the State of the Union. So who is Joe Kennedy III?

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Sport'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather

The first part of the BBC's series on online conspiracy theories: why some people think chemicals are dropping from the sky.

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SportTrump to hail 'new American moment'

The president will say: "There has never been a better time to start living the American dream."

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SportHawaii false alarm: Officials quit over missile alert

Additionally the employee who sent the warning, who had a record of poor performance, is fired.

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Sport'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane

United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size.

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SportUS stocks fall for second consecutive day

Health care stocks suffer as investors worry about the potential for new competition.

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SportThe make-up artist making designs with dead insects

Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks.

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SportGlee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead

The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.

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SportState of the Union: Five things to expect in Trump's speech

The US president is expected to highlight a growing economy as he delivers a key speech.

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SportAmazon joins up with US firms to enter healthcare sector

Amazon, JP Morgan and Berkshire are looking at ways to subsidise healthcare costs for US employees.

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SportPutin says US sanctions list targets all Russians

Russia's president says the sanctions-based list is "unfriendly" but he does not want to retaliate.

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SportRed faces over Trump 'State of the Uniom' typo on tickets

Tickets for US President Trump's major speech have to be urgently reprinted over a glaring typo.

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SportBrain 'pacemaker' for Alzheimer's

Electrical brain stimulation may help dementia patients keep their independence for longer, scientists say.

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SportNafta talks are at a 'much better' point, says Mexico

Negotiators for the US, Canada and Mexico say they have made progress, but they remain far apart on some matters.

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SportUS lists 210 Russians linked to Putin but avoids more sanctions

The list was required by a new US sanctions law but no fresh measures are announced.

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SportUS House panel votes to release memo on Russia inquiry

US Republicans say the classified memo shows anti-Trump bias at the justice department.

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SportTrump ban on refugees from 'high-risk' countries partially lifted

Refugees from "high-risk" countries will face thorough security measures before entering the US.

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SportRussian SU-27 warplane 'flew 1.5 metres' from US spy plane

The SU-27 fighter jet was trailing the EP-3 spy plane over the Black Sea in international airspace.

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SportThree European banks to pay $46m for 'spoofing' market

US authorities announce action against eight people and three banks for manipulating futures markets.

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SportMaye Musk: "I am just getting started" as a model, aged 69

Older models are the latest fashion trend, thanks to social media and an aging society.

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SportFacebook to promote local news in drive for 'trusted' content

The company says an update allowing users to select community news will encourage civic engagement.

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SportCleveland Indians to drop Chief Wahoo logo from 2019 season

Cleveland Indians will remove the Chief Wahoo logo from their uniforms from 2019, after Major League Baseball said it was "no longer appropriate".

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SportBruce McArthur charged over five men's deaths

Man faces five counts of first degree murder, three related to men in Toronto's gay community.

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SportTerminally ill teen weds school sweetheart

Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed.

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Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed.

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SportFBI deputy quits after Trump criticism

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who President Trump accused of political bias, is stepping down early - US media

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SportDavid Beckham launches Miami Major League Soccer team

Former England captain David Beckham launches his long-planned Major League Soccer team in Miami.

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Sport'Spurned lover' shoots four at Pennsylvania car wash

Alleged attacker Timothy Smith, 28, is on life support with a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, say police.

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SportMosque shooting hero braves paralysis

Aymen Derbali is being called a hero after protecting others during a 2017 Quebec mosque shooting.

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SportFitness app Strava lights up staff at military bases

Soldiers have been publicly sharing location information as they log their daily runs.

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SportNelly lawsuit: US papers detail alleged sex assault in Essex

US lawsuit claims rap star forced woman into sex act in dressing room.

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SportBruno Mars grabs (nearly) all the Grammys - but where were the women?

Bruno Mars dominates the Grammy Awards - but female artists are hard to find in the winners' list.

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SportFire and Fury over Hillary Clinton's Grammy cameo

Republicans, including Donald Trump Jr, disapprove of a Grammys sketch featuring Hillary Clinton.

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SportQuebec remembers mosque shooting, one year on

A year after a gunman killed six during prayers, emotions are still raw in the community.

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SportThe Paul Simon city that turned to Trump

Saginaw, a blue-collar Michigan city, surprisingly voted for Donald Trump in 2016. So what do they think now?

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SportNew York investigates company accused of selling fake Twitter followers

It comes after a report traces links between a company, millions of bots and various celebrities.

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SportPresident Trump hits back at Jay-Z over 'superbug' comments

The US president takes to Twitter after the rapper denounces him in an interview as a "superbug".

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SportMort Walker, cartoonist who created Beetle Bailey, dies aged 94

His Beetle Bailey cartoon once ran in 1,800 newspapers around the world and reached 200 million readers.

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SportHow to refuel a jet in mid-air

US Air Force pilot Col Chris Amrhein does it all by hand at 23,000ft. Yes, really.

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SportTrump 'not aware' of UK royal wedding invite

The US president says Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "look like a lovely couple".

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SportThere have been 11 US school shootings this year. Is it time to arm teachers?

US teachers are being trained to kill school shooters. Some say it's the only solution left.

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SportLarry Nassar: Michigan vows full inquiry at university

Investigators will look at how the sports doctor was able to abuse girls for decades unchallenged.

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SportSteve Wynn: Casino mogul quits as Republican finance chair

The US casino mogul steps down amid sexual harassment allegations he has called "preposterous".

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SportVila, one of world's oldest gorillas, dies in captivity at 60

Vila was 60 years old, two decades over the typical lifespan for her species.

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SportTammy Duckworth: The mum making history in the US Senate

Tammy Duckworth, a double amputee, will be the first senator to give birth. About time, she says.

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SportLas Vegas casino magnate Steve Wynn denies abusing employees

The top Republican denies harassing massage therapists and forcing a staff member into sex.

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SportPupils' 1980s message in a bottle resurfaces in Florida

An American couple discover the message sent by a Scottish primary class more than 30 years ago.

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SportUS flu outbreak is worst since 2009 swine pandemic

Thirty-seven children have died and nearly 12,000 patients been admitted to hospital nationwide.

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SportJoshua Boyle: Former Taliban hostage faces new charges

The former Afghanistan hostage will undergo a 60-day psychiatric assessment before trial.

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SportBombardier wins trade dispute in US

It means tariffs of 292% will not now be imposed on orders of C-Series planes by American carriers.

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SportUSA Gymnastics board ordered to quit over Larry Nassar abuse

Members of the board are given six days to resign or the federation will be decertified.

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SportCanadian billionaire couple 'murdered'

Deaths of Canadian billionaire couple Barry and Honey Sherman treated as murder, Toronto police say.

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SportTrump base slams his plan to grant citizenship to undocumented migrants

Trump fans are urged to burn their Make America Great Hats over the citizenship plan.

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SportSupreme Court halts execution of inmate with dementia

Vernon Madison had several strokes and can't remember killing a policeman in 1985, say lawyers.

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SportDemocrat Joe Kennedy to respond to Trump's union speech

The Democrat from the Kennedy political dynasty will respond to the US president's first union address.

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SportPatrick Meehan won't run again for Congress amid accusations

The Republican congressman allegedly paid his aide to keep quiet after she accused him of harassment.

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SportUS economy loses steam as imports surge

The 2.6% expansion in the last three months of 2017 means annual growth missed Trump's target.

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SportTrump launches attack on 'predatory' trade

The president attacks "predatory" trade practices but says "America First is not America alone".

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President Trump is giving a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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SportWhat's wrong about this picture?

The cover of the Hollywood issue of Vanity Fair appeared to show her with an extra limb.

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A new study takes a fresh look at the relationship between dietary fiber, obesity, inflammation, and gut bacteria. A potential mechanism is unearthed.

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SportCanada politician Patrick Brown resigns amid sexual allegations

Brown's political career was derailed in the wake of accusations of sexual misconduct against teens.

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SportMuseum offers gold toilet to Trump instead of Van Gogh's work - report

The Guggenheim declines a White House request for a Van Gogh, instead offering an 18-karat lavatory.

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SportUS flu outbreak: Boy, 12, is latest to die

Officials warn a particularly deadly strain of the virus is sweeping across the United States.

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SportFacebook and Google criticised by George Soros

The billionaire investor says the tech giants' monopolies are a threat to democracy.

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A viral video shows border patrol agents questioning passengers aboard a Greyhound bus. Can they legally do this?

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SportEdible bandages for bears' burnt paws

After two bears are injured in California wildfires, a creative solution to get them back on their feet.

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Trump has thrown into doubt the fate of immigrants brought to the US as children - and many are from Asia.

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SportTrump plan to offer citizenship to 1.8m undocumented immigrants

The proposed bill, to be unveiled on Monday, requests $25bn in funds for a wall on the Mexican border.

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The Manchester By The Sea actor has in the past faced allegations of sexual harassment.

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SportAlcatraz escape: Fugitive John Anglin's name on letter to police

"Yes we all made it that night, but barely!" says a letter from someone claiming to be John Anglin.

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Jovanna Calzadillas was not expected to live after a bullet hit her brain. Now she's heading home.

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A father-of-five has a life-saving transplant after a matching donor saw his T-shirt appeal.

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The rapper forgot about an agreement to accept Bitcoin payment as part of a record deal.

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Interviews with Trump officials who attended a 2016 meeting with a Russian lawyer will be published.

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Oscar winner Octavia Spencer is earning five times more on a new film thanks to Jessica Chastain.

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SportDoomsday Clock moved to just 2min to 'apocalypse'

The symbolic clock moves to just two minutes to midnight over nuclear war concerns.

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SportDashcam footage shows dramatic Florida shootout

Police are searching for a man who opened fire at another car in Florida. No one was injured.

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SportTrump lays out pathway to citizenship for immigrants

He says hundreds of undocumented immigrants could see a path to citizenship after 10 to 12 years.

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SportTrump casts doubt on Mid-East peace talks

Donald Trump questions whether peace talks with Israel will ever resume, blaming the Palestinians.

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SportPresident Trump predicts 'tremendous increase' in UK-US trade

The prime minister says the UK-US rapport is as strong as ever, despite recent differences.

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SportDavid Copperfield responds to sexual assault allegation

The world's highest paid magician responded to a claim he assaulted and drugged a woman in the 1980s.

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SportOprah 'not interested' in presidential bid

Oprah Winfrey tells a US magazine she is not interested in running for the White House in 2020.

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SportLarry Nassar: MSU president resigns amid gymnast abuse row

The president of Michigan State University quits in response to the Larry Nassar abuse scandal.

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President Trump has said for the first time he is willing to be interviewed under oath by the FBI.

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SportCannabis growers in marijuana mega-merger

The deal creates the world's most valuable pot producer, as Canada prepares to legalise the drug.

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SportTrump 'looking forward' to interview by special counsel

The president says he is "absolutely" ready to face the Mueller probe into alleged Russian meddling.

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SportThe church that thrives in a ghost town

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SportLogan Paul returns to YouTube with suicide awareness video

Logan Paul has spent weeks away over a backlash to a video he posted showing a dead body.

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The number of visitors to the US fell 4% in the first seven months of 2017, pushing it down the global rankings.

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SportDonald Trump's 'hatred of sharks' benefits conservation charities

Shark conservationists see donations rise after claims the US president hates the animals.

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The author refused to blindly accept how the world is supposed to work, in both life and fiction.

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SportDavid Beckham 'set to launch MLS team in Miami next week'

The reported announcement would come after years of wrangling over the location of a stadium.

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SportGrumpy Cat wins $710,000 payout in copyright lawsuit

The internet-famous cat had something to smile about after being awarded over $700,000 in court.

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Former US Olympic gym doctor Larry Nassar jailed for sexual abuse after emotionally-charged hearing.

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"You are no longer victims, you are survivors," Judge Aquilina told the women who confronted Nassar.

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Ex-Olympic doctor Larry Nassar has received a 175-year sentence for abuse. This is his victims' story.

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SportTrump 'asked acting FBI chief Andrew McCabe how he voted'

Mr Trump asked Andrew McCabe about his political leanings in a meeting last year, US media report.

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Three women abused by the former USA gymnastics doctor explain why they testified, as sentencing begins.

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SportEldest of 13 tortured siblings was bullied, classmate says

A classmate of the eldest Turpin sibling says she looked as though she had been dragged through mud.

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SportTwo self-drive cars crash in California

A Tesla Model S and a GM Chevy Bolt are involved in separate collisions on California's roads.

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SportEU fines chipmaker Qualcomm £870m for Apple payments

The world's biggest mobile phone chipmaker was found to have 'illegally shut out rivals".

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Donald Trump wants to deal with what he calls unfair foreign competition, says the Treasury secretary.

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The Senate backs the president's choice, Jerome Powell, for the world's most powerful economics job.

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Through speeches and the media, Stephen Miller influences the president on immigration and other policies.

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Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth is expecting her second daughter in April, making Senate history.

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She melded dragons and wizards with spaceships to tackle earth-bound issues of gender and class.

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SportLarry Nassar victim calls him the scariest monster of all'

Mattie Larson says he abused her as her friends and coaches were in the room at a training camp.

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SportSerial stowaway Marilyn Hartman sneaks onto another plane

The 66-year-old repeatedly gets past airport security and onto planes without a ticket or passport.

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The 13-hour siege left more than 20 dead, including a dozen foreigners.

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SportKentucky school shooting: Two teenagers dead and 19 injured

A 15-year-old girl died at the scene and a 15-year-old boy died in hospital.

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SportSirens and panic as tsunami warning jolts Alaskans awake

A 7.9-magnitude earthquake rattled Alaska's coast, triggering tsunami alerts and prompting residents to evacuate.

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SportUganda's Museveni: I love Trump for being frank with Africans

Yoweri Museveni said the continent needs to be spoken to frankly and made to realise it is weak.

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Elon Musk's Boring Company has presented its LA transport tunnel plans for Culver City.

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SportSessions questioned in Russia probe

US attorney general Sessions questioned last week by investigators over alleged Trump campaign collusion with Russia.

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SportTesla: Elon Musk links long-term pay to company's growth

The founder of the electric carmaker will only be paid if Tesla's market value hits certain targets.

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SportKleenex-maker Kimberly-Clark to cut at least 5,000 jobs

US company Kimberly-Clark also plans to close or sell 10 manufacturing plants

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SportMichigan man arrested for CNN death threat

The man reportedly called the network 22 times threatening to kill employees.

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SportAmazon opens a supermarket with no checkouts

Amazon opens its first grocery store without cashiers to shoppers in Seattle on Monday.

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SportTwitter's Anthony Noto leaves to join SoFi

The company's chief operating officer, Anthony Noto, joins social lender SoFi as chief executive.

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SportOscars 2018: The Shape of Water leads field

Guillermo del Toro's fantasy romance receives 13 nominations, including best picture.

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SportMinnie Mouse honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Forty years after Mickey, she's been honoured in LA.

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SportNaomi Parker Fraley, the real Rosie the Riveter, dies aged 96

For years Naomi Parker Fraley lived quietly while another woman was credited as the famous feminist icon.

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SportBill Cosby returns to stage ahead of sexual assault retrial

A surprise comedy show is the US comedian's first since dozens of women accused him of sexual assault.

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SportHawaii missile alert standdown delayed by forgotten log-in

Hawaii's governor says a failure to remember his Twitter details delayed a corrective message.

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SportUS shutdown: Trump hails 'big win' and says Democrats caved in

The president hails a "big win" for Republicans after the end of a three-day government shutdown.

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SportAlaska quake prompts tsunami alert

A tsunami alert is issued after an 8.0-strength earthquake off the southern Alaska coast.

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SportUS imposes tariffs on washing machines and solar panels

Extra duties on imported solar panels and washing machines are designed to protect local manufacturers.

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SportSupreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg shares #MeToo story

At the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, a US Supreme Court judge shares her #MeToo experience.

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SportAmazon opens its first grocery store in Seattle - with no tills

No tills? No problem. Inside Amazon's new, fully automated store, which has no staff.

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SportLesbian couple sues for son's US citizenship

The spouses had two babies in London, but only the US citizen's child was recognised as an American.

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SportNetflix tunes into subscriber surge

The streaming service adds more than 8 million members in the last three months of 2017.

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SportHow US Get Out of Jail Free cards work

The police labour union cards are given to friends and family to avoid punishment for minor crimes.

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SportLarry Nassar: USA Gymnastics' executive leadership resigns over abuse scandal

The executive leadership of USA Gymnastics' board of directors resigns in the wake of the Larry Nassar sexual abuse case.

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SportSenate deal 'to halt government shutdown'

US government shutdown to end after Senate Republicans and Democrats reach temporary deal on federal budget

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SportE-sports gamer punished for gay slur

Felix Lengyel has been suspended by the Overwatch league and Dallas Fuel, and fined $2,000.

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SportTeen sexualisation made Natalie Portman rethink film roles

The actress spoke at the Women's March in LA on how male behaviour made her change her image.

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SportJerusalem: US embassy to move by end of 2019 - Pence

Vice-President Mike Pence makes the announcement in a speech to the Israeli parliament.

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SportThree Billboards triumphs at Screen Actors Guild awards

The dark comedy scoops three prizes including best actress for Frances McDormand.

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SportSAG Awards: Shameless star says 'it's hard to be a man'

Speeches about gender in Hollywood and female empowerment dominate the Screen Actor's Guild Awards.

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SportThe slime crafter with 850,000 fans on Instagram

Alyssa Jagan has built a massive Instagram following on the power of slime.

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SportUS shutdown: Government services closed as working week begins

Many federal services will not open on Monday as politicians struggle to agree on a new budget.

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SportLas Vegas rally marks anniversary of Women's March against Trump

Las Vegas rally marks first anniversary of Women's March against Trump.

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SportUS shutdown: White House voicemail changed to blame Democrats

Callers to the White House this weekend got an unusual message from Mr Trump's staff.

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SportWomen's marches across the US

Women stage marches across the US on the first anniversary of President Trump's inauguration.

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SportUS shutdown: Senate in bid to end impasse

The US Senate will hold a rare Sunday session to try to break the impasse over federal funding.

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SportTrump's year on Twitter: Who has he criticised and praised the most?

Who has he criticised and praised most as president? Here's our analysis, and a tricky quiz.

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SportNigeria: Kidnapped US and Canadian citizens freed

The group is found during a joint police and army operation after they were kidnapped on Wednesday.

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SportUS shutdown: Trump and Democrats blame each other

Recriminations start after the US Senate fails to pass a new budget, leading to a shutdown of services.

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SportHow can parents torture their children?

As the Turpin family allegations shock the world, we look at how cases of extreme abuse can happen.

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SportUS musician Tom Petty died of 'accidental drug overdose'

His family believes he was overusing prescription medication when he died in October, aged 66.

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SportWhy these women are sticking with Trump

Trump's approval ratings among women have dropped during his first year. But not with these voters.

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SportTrump travel ban: Supreme Court to rule on legality

The court is due to hear arguments in April and will decide if the ban is legal by the end of June.

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SportLac-Megantic: The runaway train that destroyed a town

Nearly five years after a rail disaster, a small Canadian town still grapples with the aftermath.

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SportWatch how tow truck driver escapes this crash unscathed

A tow truck driver attempts to load a broken-down car when another vehicle slides out of control.

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SportTrump vows abortion opposition in speech to March for Life

Mr Trump, who previously supported abortion access, says the laws are "wrong" and should "change".

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SportWomen's march: Where, when and why will protests happen?

Protests are planned across the US this weekend - here's what you need to know

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SportJury clears ex-rail workers in Lac-Megantic train disaster

Forty-seven people were killed in the Quebec town in one of the worst rail disasters in Canadian history.

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SportLas Vegas shooting: Police say gunman's girlfriend won't face charges

Police say they still don't know the motive for October's mass shooting that left 58 people dead.

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SportGold medallists Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber face abuser

Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber confront former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar in court.

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SportKim and Kanye name baby girl Chicago West

But the reality TV star she felt an "instant" connection with baby Chicago.

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SportThe Eagles settle Hotel California legal battle

The veteran rock band had sued a Mexican hotel that named itself after their biggest hit.

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SportAmazon raises monthly Prime price in US

The firm bumps up the monthly fee by $2, but the cost of an annual subscription was unchanged.

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SportLarry Nassar case: Olympic champ Jordyn Wieber reveals abuse

Jordyn Wieber is joined by her teammate, Aly Raisman, as they condemn the convicted child molester.

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Sport'Oooh!' says Texas Tourniquet Killer during lethal jab

The Tourniquet Killer apologised to victims before complaining of a burning sensation from the jab.

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SportTrump appointee Carl Higbie resigns over comments

Carl Higbie made racist, sexist and homophobic comments on a internet radio show in 2013 and 2014.

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SportMichael Douglas: Former employee accuses actor of sexual harassment

Susan Braudy claims she felt "humiliated" by the Hollywood star's behaviour.

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SportNasa removes US astronaut from ISS mission

Jeanette Epps would have been the first African-American astronaut on the space station crew.

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SportUS shutdown: Senate bill on verge of collapse amid rancour

The Senate lacks the votes needed to avert a federal closure that may carry huge political fallout.

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SportFake-bomb TV crew held at New Jersey airport

The crew allegedly tried to get the device past security at Newark Liberty and film the response.

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Coconut oil is shrouded in controversy. While health organizations advise a limited intake, it is seen by many as a superfood. What is the latest?

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A look at hip flexor strain that can occur when the hip flexor muscles are overstretched or injured. Included is detail on surgery and prevention.

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SportToronto man charged in deaths of two missing men

Police say they believe there are more victims and that the investigation has not yet concluded.

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SportShackled siblings: What we know about their lives

Chained to beds and beaten as punishment, the couple's children hatched an escape plan over years.

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SportA year in the life of Trump's hotel

What happened to worries about President Trump's potential conflicts of interest?

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SportFishermen escape crash by split-second

Watch how fishermen in Oregon react as a boat speeds straight towards them.

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SportUS government shutdown: How did we get here again?

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

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SportArizona man 'killed nine people in three weeks', police say

The man was arrested for two murders, but gun technology linked him to seven others, police say.

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SportTrudeau bans anti-abortion groups from summer jobs funding

Religious groups say the latest pro-choice policy discriminates against their beliefs.

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SportCalifornia children 'chained for months'

California prosecutors detail allegations of horrific abuse against parents of 13 children held in shackles

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SportCanada family says cremation error a 'horror story'

A funeral home in Nova Scotia cremated the wrong corpse in a series of alleged missteps.

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SportDeputy fatally shoots teen inside Ohio courthouse

Police say the 16-year-old boy and his family attacked the deputy, prompting the fatal gunshot.

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So many of us try so hard to reach the ideal body weight that we desire, but the question is: once we achieve our weight goal, can we maintain it?

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SportTrump sows confusion as Republicans scramble to avert shutdown

The White House is forced to issue a statement maintaining the president backs his party's strategy.

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SportApple and Google buses under fire in Silicon Valley

Buses carrying Apple and Google employees to work have been targeted while en route.

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SportUS police arrest two boys after vandalism killed 500k bees

They are accused of vandalising hives at an US honey business, causing the bees to freeze to death.

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SportToronto family apologises for bogus hijab attack claim

The family expresses remorse for "the pain and anger" caused by the girl's made-up hate crime story.

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SportAmazon shortlists 20 metropolitan areas for new headquarters

The proposed site is expected to cost more than $5bn (£3.6bn) and create 50,000 jobs.

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SportDylan Farrow: 'Allen's been lying so long'

Woody Allen's daughter gives her first TV interview about his alleged abuse, saying she wishes he had been charged.

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SportTurpin case: Parents of captive children due in court

David and Louise Turpin will be asked whether they admit charges of torture and child endangerment.

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SportDetroit Motor Show: What the cars of the future may look like

A range of concept cars and trucks are showcased at the 2018 Detroit motor show.

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SportKaty Perry: I'm a victim of social media pressure

The singer is not the first celebrity to speak out against the damaging effects of online platforms.

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SportFire and Fury: Trump exposé to become television series

Michael Wolff's exposé on Trump's White House is bought in a seven-figure deal.

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SportJustin Timberlake on Janet Jackson Super Bowl aftermath: 'I stumbled through it'

The star says he's "made peace" with Janet Jackson over his role in her wardrobe malfunction.

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A study explores proteins involved in longevity, which may help design treatments for a range of diseases, including obesity, some cancers, and diabetes.

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SportPilcomayo River: 'Without water, we have no life'

What it's like to live in one of South America's most remote regions along the Pilcomayo River.

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SportUS National Parks advisory board members resign en masse

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has refused to meet with the board since his term began, members claim.

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SportViewpoint: The good, bad and ugly in Trump's first year

Despite positive economic news, the Republicans risk a heavy defeat in the mid-terms. How come?

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SportFacebook selfie showing murder weapon helps convict killer

Police discovered the weapon used to murder a Canadian teen in a photo she took with her friend.

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SportApple to pay $38bn on foreign cash pile

The payment is expected to be the largest of its type following US tax code changes.

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SportUS shutdown looms amid immigration feud

Democrats face a decision of defending Dreamers or passing an extension on children's healthcare.

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SportNigeria gunmen kidnap two US and two Canadian citizens

The group was reportedly travelling in two separate vehicles to the capital of Abuja.

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SportYouTube singer Chrissy Chambers wins revenge porn case

Chrissy Chambers is awarded damages from her ex-boyfriend who posted sexual videos of her online.

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SportCanada professor on leave after 'mocking' student with anxiety

The professor is accused of calling a student with severe anxiety "annoying".

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Wild celebrations erupt as power is restored at a Puerto Rico school months after Hurricane Maria.

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SportTyler Hilinski: Quarterback's death stuns Washington university

Tyler Hilinski's body was found at his apartment alongside a rifle and a suicide note, police say.

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SportSen Flake: Trump using Stalin's words to attack press

A Republican senator slammed the US president for attacking the press, saying he was employing Joseph Stalin's tactics to assault free speech.

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The Toronto kindergarten student was hit outside her school by an unmanned SUV.

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The commanders of two US destroyers are accused of negligent homicide after deadly crashes.

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

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The former White House director of communications, Anthony Scaramucci, on President Trump's tweets.

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The results of President Trump's medical examination have been questioned by the new 'girther movement' online.

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The US president recently took a test that casts light on his brain health. How would you fare?

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SportPolice Academy director Hugh Wilson dies

Hugh Wilson created sitcom WKRP in Cincinnati before directing the first film in the comedy series.

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A study finds that the way a parent speaks to their child may influence their weight. Parents of obese children were more likely to use direct statements.

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SportYouTube toughens advert payment rules

The video-clip platform will require creators to have more than 1,000 subscribers to feature adverts.

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Woody Allen's adopted daughter will appear on US TV later to discuss her claim that he abused her.

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SportTrump Russia: Steve Bannon refuses to answer at Congress hearing

The Trump ex-strategist stonewalls at a Russia collusion hearing, prompting claims of a White House gag.

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SportCan anyone open a school at home in California

The couple who allegedly held their own children captive registered a private school at their home.

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The Hong Kong resident is accused of retaining classified records after leaving the US spy agency.

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Cory Booker says he is "seething with anger" over the president's reported remarks on immigration.

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Trump may have stoked fears with his erratic and volatile tweets, but he has not torpedoed alliances.

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The US president, 71, displays no abnormal signs following a cognitive exam, his doctor says.

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Dozens of women abused by ex-Team USA gymnastics sports doctor Larry Nassar confront him in court.

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The 20-year-old suspect reportedly said he became enraged after Bernstein kissed him.

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The Handmaid's Tale author said she was depicted as "a rape-enabling Bad Feminist" after her column.

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Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon is summoned to testify before a grand jury in the US Russia inquiry, US media report.

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Katy Perry's record label boss says they had "tough conversations" over the low sales of her new album.

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SportLarry Nassar case: Victims confront 'repulsive' predator

Dozens are testifying against the ex-Team USA gymnastics doctor accused of molesting about 100 girls.

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This year's Detroit car show sees new US investments, a Chinese challenger, nostalgia and fashionable headlights.

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The Detroit motor show is a major industry event, but technological advances are changing the traditional order.

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The world's biggest restaurant chain says all its packaging will be from sustainable sources by 2025.

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From their pictures, the couple arrested in California seemed to preside over a happy American family.

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Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles says she was sexually abused by former Team USA gymnastics sports doctor Larry Nassar.

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Two major investors urge Apple to address the growing issue of smartphone addiction in children.

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At least three known parties in the US say they are entitled to the cult leader's body and estate.

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Senior US Republicans urge investigation into a former MI6 officer who alleged President Trump had links with Russia.

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The man was acquitted in the murder of Kate Steinle, which sparked debate over illegal immigration.

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The US treasury secretary accuses Iran of prioritising its missile programme over its citizens.

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Officials say Pakistan has failed to deal with terror networks operating on its soil.

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Republican lawmakers propose the memorial, but a historian says there were no black rebel troops.

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The Department of Justice will rescind a policy that allowed states to regulate cannabis laws.

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The controversial plan considers drilling most of the country's outer continental shelf.

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Donald Trump's lawyers seek to stop the release of book containing explosive insights into his presidency.

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Paul Manafort alleges special counsel Robert Mueller has exceeded his legal authority.

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The 11,500-year-old bones of a child unearthed in Alaska shed light on the peopling of the Americas.

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Thomas Monson was known for leading the church's involvement in gay marriage ban in California in 2008.

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"We pay the Palestinians hundred of millions of dollars a year and get no appreciation or respect."

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Six million people watched the film showing Logan Paul finding an apparent suicide victim in Japan.

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California has become the sixth US state to legalise the sale of recreational marijuana.

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Ten US tourists and two crew are dead after the small plane crashed with no survivors.

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New Zealand-born singer Lorde is accused of anti-semitism by an American Rabbi.

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Peter Martins announces his retirement after serving as master-in-chief for three decades.

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Gretchen Carlson is the new chair of Miss America after a scandal topples the pageant's leadership.

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The US president accuses Pakistan of deceiving the US while receiving billions of dollars in aid.

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A 16-year-old boy is taken into custody after his family were shot dead in their New Jersey home.

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More than 300 actresses, writers and directors back a project to fight sexual harassment at work.

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The Cleveland Browns become only the second team in NFL history to go through a season without winning a match.

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One in five Americans can now legally purchase the drug in six states across the country.

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