weight loss fitnessHow much fiber should I eat per day?

Most Americans eat less fiber than the USDA daily recommendations suggest. This article looks at the guidelines for fiber intake in men, women, and children. We also talk about how fiber can help with weight loss, and discuss how much fiber is too much. Learn about good sources of dietary fiber and a handy meal plan.

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SportRemains of lost World War Two pilot identified in Hawaii

Harold DeMoss died in 1945 near the island of Oahu but his remains were recovered in 2016.

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SportUS places steel tariffs on key allies

France had said the move would be "unjustifiable and dangerous", and the EU says it may react in kind

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SportTrump to pardon Dinesh D'Souza

The conservative commentator was convicted of making illegal campaign contributions of $20,000 in 2014.

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weight loss fitnessIs butter good or bad for cholesterol?

Many people believe that butter is bad for their cholesterol levels because it is high in cholesterol. However, some research suggests that dietary cholesterol does not directly cause high blood cholesterol. It is still best to limit butter in the diet as it contains lots of saturated fat. Learn more in this article.

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SportHarvey Weinstein indicted on rape and sex offence charges

A grand jury decides there is enough evidence to pursue a prosecution of the disgraced film producer.

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Sport'Manhattanhenge': Photographers flock to capture solar phenomenon

The spectacular solar phenomenon sees the sun set in alignment with New York City's grid system.

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SportCannabis and sport: NBA winner Matt Barnes 'smoked before games'

Retired NBA player Matt Barnes, who won the league with Golden State Warriors in 2017, says he smoked cannabis.

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SportKim Kardashian to ask Trump to pardon jailed grandmother

The star meets the president on behalf of a 62-year-old inmate jailed for a first-time drug offence.

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SportTrump signs Right to Try Act for terminally ill patients

Patients with killer diseases will be able to try experimental drugs which have yet to be approved.

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SportNFL player Laurent Duvernay-Tardif graduates medical school

The Kansas City Chief lineman is the first active player in the NFL to have a medical degree.

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SportUS preacher asks followers to help buy fourth private jet

Jesse Duplantis, 68, said God told him to "believe" for his fourth plane, which is set to cost $54m.

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SportAirline asks mother to 'prove' relation to mixed-race baby

A woman says she was asked to give proof she was the mother despite presenting her child's passport.

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SportTesla Autopilot blamed for crash with parked police car

The driver said his Tesla car was using Autopilot technology when it hit a parked police car.

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SportRoseanne Barr's tweet and shelved sitcom sparks debate

The cancellation of the hit TV sitcom has sparked a row over double standards in US media

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SportDrake blackface photo used by Pusha T to promote new track

The beef between the rappers continues as Pusha T digs out a photo of Drake appearing to show the Canadian rapper in blackface.

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SportABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

The comedian tried to explain away the tweet as a "joke", but ABC called it "repugnant".

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SportMissouri Governor Eric Greitens resigns amid sex scandal

The former Navy Seal has been under criminal investigation this year and faces impeachment.

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Sport'Don't toast marshmallows on Hawaii volcano' says US government

The USGS has responded to a query on whether it is safe to roast marshmallows over a volcanic vent.

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SportHotter years 'mean lower exam results'

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study.

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SportHurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

A Harvard estimate puts the number of deaths at more than 70 times the official toll of 64.

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SportService dog gives birth to eight pups in Florida airport

The Labrador unexpectedly went into labour just before her owners were due to board their flight.

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SportMagician David Copperfield found not liable for Briton's injuries

The US magician was negligent but not responsible for a man's injuries during a trick, a jury says.

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SportStarbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training.

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SportTrump's China tariffs could be imposed in June

The White House says tariffs on Chinese imports could come in June, despite the start of more trade talks.

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SportNorth Korea's Kim Yong-chol heads to US for talks

Kim Yong-chol will be the most high-profile North Korean to visit the US in nearly 20 years.

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SportIvanka Trump wins trademarks for products in China

An ethics group has said the granting of the trademarks "raised potential ethics issues".

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SportCanada to buy Kinder Morgan pipeline project assets

Canada says the C$4.5bn purchase was necessary to ensure construction of the controversial project.

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SportPolice officer filmed punching woman on New Jersey beach

Police open an inquiry as an officer is filmed hitting a woman in the head in an arrest on a US beach.

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SportAlan Bean, moon-walking astronaut and artist, dies aged 86

The fourth man to walk on the Moon became an accomplished painter, finding inspiration in space.

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SportCanada politician seeks to decriminalise payment for surrogacy

Paying a surrogate in Canada is currently illegal and comes with harsh penalties and steep fines.

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SportColumbus Crew: Two US cities fight over one football team

When a leading US football team announced it wanted to move across the country, its fans were floored.

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SportSolo Star Wars film underwhelms at box office

The standalone film took an estimated $103m at the North American box office, way below projections.

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SportMoon walking: Ex-Nasa astronauts describe lunar experience

Read the experiences of the four surviving astronauts to have set foot on the lunar surface.

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SportMonica Lewinsky and Stormy Daniels: Political scandals across two eras

A look at how the Clinton/Lewinsky affair could have played out today, compared to the Trump/Stormy case.

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SportHow the US and Rwanda have fallen out over second-hand clothes

The US has imposed tariffs on Rwanda over an obscure import: Second-hand clothes.

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SportHarvey Weinstein: What next after first charges filed

The disgraced film mogul is charged with rape and sexual abuse after handing himself in to police.

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SportWhat will director Danny Boyle bring to James Bond?

Will it be a case of Bond, James Bond or will 007 find his Martini both shaken and stirred?

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SportFox catches rabbit, then eagle swoops in

A mid-air tug of war ensued, above San Juan Island in the US state of Washington.

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SportAndre D Wagner captures the black experience in New York

From girls eating ice cream to police stopping young men, Andre D Wagner's photos reflect New York life.

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SportUS students face off in National Geographic Bee

Venkat Ranjan,13, won the title after almost three million students took part in the competition.

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SportSon shares mother's moving letter 'forgiving trumpet debt'

A letter writing off money owed on a child's trumpet has moved many on social media.

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SportScientists develop 'mind-reading' algorithm

Researchers are using data from recorded brain activity and software algorithms to generate images reconstructed from a person's memory.

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SportUK engineer Smiths starts merger talks with US rival

Smiths has held initial discussions with US listed ICU Medical about merging their medical businesses.

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SportComcast in 'advanced stages' of 21st Century Fox bid

The US cable TV giant considers a takeover offer, setting up a potential bidding war with Disney.

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SportTrump administration launches vehicle import probe

The investigation will see if vehicle imports threaten national security, which could lead to tariffs.

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SportHotter years 'mean lower exam results'

There is a significant link between higher temperatures and lower school achievement, says a US study.

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SportStarbucks shuts 8,000 US stores for race training

The coffee chain closes all 8,000 cafes in the US for an afternoon of "racial bias" training.

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SportABC drops Roseanne show after racist tweet

"Abhorrent, repugnant" - and cancelled. ABC drops Roseanne's show after star's racist tweet about an Obama aide

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weight loss fitnessGut bacteria drive belly fat, but are genes or diet to blame?

Gut bacteria influence our health, potentially raising the risk of metabolic diseases. But is their activity affected by diet or by our genetic profile?

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SportTrump's China tariffs could be imposed in June

The White House says tariffs on Chinese imports could come in June, despite the start of more trade talks.

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SportRoseanne Barr sorry for comparing Obama aide to ape

Valerie Jarrett looks as if the Muslim Brotherhood and Planet of the Apes "had a baby", she tweeted.

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SportJoshua Holt: American held in Venezuela returns home to Utah

The ex-missionary had travelled to Venezuela to marry a woman he met online, but was arrested in 2016.

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SportStar Citizen video game launches $27,000 players' pack

The space simulation game's "Legatus" package is only available to players who have already spent over $1000 (£750).

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SportHurricane Maria 'killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico'

Hurricane Maria killed 4,600 people in Puerto Rico, 70 times the official toll - Harvard study

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SportCanada to buy Kinder Morgan pipeline project assets

Canada says the C$4.5bn purchase was necessary to ensure construction of the controversial project.

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SportService dog gives birth to eight pups in Florida airport

A service dog unexpectedly went into labour just before her owners were due to board their flight.

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SportStorm Alberto: Journalists killed while covering US storm

Two journalists are found dead by the fire official they interviewed just 10 minutes earlier.

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SportIvanka Trump wins trademarks for products in China

An ethics group has said the granting of the trademarks "raised potential ethics issues".

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SportWaterspout emerges from Florida storm

Strong winds from Storm Alberto have caused a small waterspout in a swimming pool in Panama City Beach, Florida.

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SportAlberto: Tropical storm sees thousands flee Florida coast

Thousands are evacuated from the coast of Florida ahead of subtropical storm Alberto.

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SportSolo Star Wars film underwhelms at box office

The standalone film took an estimated $103m at the North American box office, way below projections.

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When a leading US football team announced it wanted to move across the country, its fans were floored.

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SportLeBron makes eighth NBA finals in a row

LeBron James says he is "trying to squeeze this orange until there's no more juice left" as the Cleveland Cavaliers clinch the Eastern Conference finals series.

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weight loss fitnessCan chewing gum help you walk faster, burn more calories?

Do you chew gum when bored, or after enjoying a very flavorsome meal? You may want to do so while walking, to reap extra health benefits, researchers say.

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SportMoon walking: Ex-Nasa astronauts describe lunar experience

Read the experiences of the four surviving astronauts to have set foot on the lunar surface.

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SportUS and North Korea preparing Trump-Kim summit

The two sides hold talks in the latest sign that the on-off Trump-Kim summit will be held after all.

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weight loss fitnessYou don't have to be 'strictly vegetarian' to reap the benefits

Vegetarianism is known to help maintain a healthy weight. A new study concludes that you don't have to stick to these diets rigidly to reap the benefits.

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SportDrake disses Kanye West and Pusha T on Duppy Freestyle

It's the rappers very quick response to lyrics on Pusha T's new album.

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SportHarvey Weinstein: What next after first charges filed

The disgraced film mogul is charged with rape and sexual abuse after handing himself in to police.

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SportJoshua Holt case: Venezuela freed US 'hostage', says Trump

Joshua Holt and his Venezuelan partner, held for two years, are expected in Washington on Saturday.

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SportSesame Street sues over violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders film

Its creators say the violent, puppet-based Happytime Murders movie violates its good name.

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weight loss fitnessWeight loss reduces skin cancer risk

A recent study followed individuals who had undergone obesity surgery. They found that the procedure significantly reduced their risk of skin cancer.

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SportUniversity of Southern California president quits in gynaecology scandal

The resignation follows allegations of sexual misconduct by a university doctor and a cover-up.

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SportTrump: North Korea summit could still happen on 12 June

The US president says the talks could still be held as planned - a day after cancelling them.

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SportFiat Chrysler recalls 4.8 million US cars

The Italian-American car maker says no injuries or crashes are related to the large recall campaign.

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SportCall of Duty Kansas 'swatting' death: Two more charged

A man renting a gamer's home was shot dead by police responding to a hoax call.

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SportArmed bystanders gun down Oklahoma City restaurant shooter

The duo confronted the shooter in the car park outside of the Oklahoma City eatery and shot him dead.

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SportMussels test positive for opioids in Seattle's Puget Sound

"It's telling me there's a lot of people taking oxycodone in the Puget Sound area," a researcher says.

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Sport'Wolf-like' creature shot on Montana ranch puzzles experts

State wildlife experts are seeking DNA analysis to pinpoint the mysterious creature's species.

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SportRachel Dolezal, who posed as black, charged with welfare fraud

Rachel Dolezal, who for years said she was African American, now faces up to 15 years in prison.

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SportHarvey Weinstein charged with rape in New York

The Hollywood mogul faces a number of charges in New York relating to two separate women.

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SportFox catches rabbit, then eagle swoops in

A mid-air tug of war ensued, above San Juan Island in the US state of Washington.

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SportMississauga restaurant bomb: Canada police hunt two suspects

Investigators want public help to identify the men behind the "horrendous act", which injured 15.

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SportGDPR: US news sites blocked to EU users over data protection rules

The LA Times is among many sites blocked to European users over new EU rules on using personal data.

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SportMorgan Freeman apologises after sex harassment claims

The 79-year-old actor says he did not intend to make anyone feel "uncomfortable or disrespected".

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SportJury awards $1bn to woman raped as a teen

Hope Cheston's lawyers say it is the largest settlement ever agreed by a US jury in a rape case.

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SportUS students face off in National Geographic Bee

Venkat Ranjan,13, won the title after almost three million students took part in the competition.

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SportTrump posthumously pardons heavyweight champ Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson was convicted in 1913 of taking a white woman across state lines for "immoral purposes".

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The bottle floated north from Massachusetts until it landed on a beach in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Despite severe injuries, Amber Kornak walked two miles to her car and drove to find medical help.

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The singer says women shouldn't be shamed for their partner's problems after her Mac Miller breakup.

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US-North Korea summit will not take place, Donald Trump says

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"You have to stand proudly for the national anthem or you shouldn't be playing," Mr Trump says.

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Malware that could 'kill' home routers has been thwarted by the FBI's action against the malicious site.

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Fans are criticising male cast members for attributing the harassment of actress Jessica Walter to on-set dynamics.

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The numbers of LGBT characters in major studio films dropped last year, a study says.

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A judge rules that blocking access to the president's tweets violates free speech.

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says a bad deal with the secretive state is not an option.

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SportNFL clubs to be fined if players kneel

American football players to be fined if they kneel during the national anthem under new policy from the NFL

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A former CIA agent, Luis Posada Carriles spent his life trying to bring down the Castro government.

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SportTrump lawyer 'paid by Ukraine' to arrange White House talks

Michael Cohen took at least $400,000 to arrange a meeting between Ukraine leader and Trump, sources tell BBC.

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It's been a good week for shattered glass ceilings in the Land of the Free...

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SportNew York parents win legal battle to evict son, 30

The 30-year-old man has been ordered by a supreme court judge to get packing.

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A teacher's Facebook post about inventions her pupils wish had not been created is making parents stop and think.

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After a sinkhole opened on the White House lawn, Trump critics jumped right in.

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The use of numerous databases resulted in individual iPhones being erroneously counted multiple times.

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SportUS warns staff in China: Beware of unusual sounds

The US state department says one employee in the country has reported mystery symptoms.

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SportWayne Rooney: Everton forward to meet MLS side DC United this week

Everton forward Wayne Rooney is to travel to Washington DC this week to meet Major League Soccer side DC United.

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SportHawaii volcano lava flows into power plant site

Emergency crews remove highly flammable substances amid fears "a very deadly gas" could be released.

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SportShould white people ever sing the N-word?

A white fan was booed off stage for singing the N-word at a Kendrick Lamar gig

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SportNYPD officers killed in wedding day Maserati crash

Two NYPD officers, one of whom was a bridegroom on his wedding day, were killed in the crash.

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SportSanta Fe school shooting: Wounded officer John Barnes a 'hero'

Officer Barnes remains in intensive care after he was shot in his right elbow during the classroom gunfight.

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SportNew York parents sue 30-year-old son who refuses to move out

Despite offers of money and help finding a new place, the 30-year-old refuses to leave home.

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The president prides himself on his deal-making, but the Chinese are claiming the upper hand.

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SportNew York Stock Exchange appoints first female leader

Both the NYSE and the Nasdaq will be run by women following Stacey Cunningham's appointment.

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SportEagle Creek wildfire: Oregon judge orders boy to pay $36m

The boy threw a firework into a canyon, sparking a huge wildfire in Oregon that burned for months.

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SportKansas shooting: Adam Purinton pleads guilty to hate crime

Yelling "Get out of my country", Adam Purinton shot dead a tech worker from India.

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South Korea's leader is in Washington ahead of the US and North Korean leaders' historic summit.

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SportTeaching boys not to 'stalk for love'

The behaviour of a suspected shooter in the US has caused online debate about how to accept romantic rejection.

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SportKendrick Lamar stops white fan using N-word on stage at concert

The rapper invited the woman on stage to sing M.A.A.D City but she was booed after not self-censoring Kendrick's lyrics.

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SportKaty Perry says Meghan Markle's wedding dress 'needed another fitting'

But the pop star said she was "so happy" for the new Duchess of Sussex and that she loves her.

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Washington is worried about Chinese investors. Is the rest of America?

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SportF-35 stealth fighter sees first combat, in Israeli operation

Israel confirms the US-made jet, from the world's costliest military programme, was used recently.

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Sport#IfIDieInASchoolShooting trends amid school tragedies

US students explain what they would like to happen if they died in a school shooting.

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SportUS man keeps dog safely inside house he burgles

Police in the US release video of a burglar who helped keep a dog from escaping the family home.

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At a Yale graduation ceremony, Hilary Clinton takes a swipe at US President Donald Trump.

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell calls on lawmakers to introduce rules to protect American football after sports betting was legalised.

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SportBarack and Michelle Obama to make TV and films for Netflix

The power couple "will produce a diverse mix of content" for the streaming service.

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The history and meaning of the 'civil rights anthem' sung by the Kingdom Choir at the royal wedding.

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Authorities found the "skinnier than normal" big cat on top of SJ Brooks' severely mauled body.

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SportNorth Carolina granddad 'rammed car into family in restaurant'

The suspect's daughter and daughter-in-law died as a Sunday lunch turned to into a horrific scene.

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SportUS vows 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran

The US top diplomat says Iran will be "battling to keep its economy alive" after US sanctions take effect.

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SportHawaii volcano: Warning of toxic gas plumes from Kilauea

The hazardous plumes form as molten rock from the erupting Kilauea volcano hits the Pacific Ocean.

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SportRoyal wedding 2018: Meghan Markle's Givenchy dress in detail

Meghan Markle's wedding dress is designed by Givenchy artistic director Clare Waight Keller

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SportUS man squeals to police on persistent pig

A man in Ohio is saved by officers when an escaped swine follows him home.

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SportSante Fe school shooting: Suspect 'was rejected' by victim Shana Fisher

Shana Fisher endured "months of problems" over the suspected killer's advances, her mother says.

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SportTrump seeks probe into FBI election campaign 'infiltration'

The US president wants to know if the FBI was ordered to penetrate his campaign for political purposes.

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SportUS and China halt imposing import tariffs

No specific numbers are given, but the deal appears to have ended the imminent threat of a trade war.

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SportSanta Fe High School shooting: Who are the victims?

More about the two substitute teachers and eight students who were killed on Friday.

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The 'trendy' diet of intermittent fasting may have adverse consequences on our metabolism, a new study warns. The diet may impair pancreatic function.

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SportChina agrees to import more goods and services from US

The agreement should dampen fears of a looming trade war between the two countries.

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SportHawaii volcano: Man hit by lava in first serious Kilauea injury

A man suffers serious leg injuries as Hawaii continues to battle the eruption of the Kilauea volcano.

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SportTexas shooting: Houston police chief 'hits rock bottom' on gun reform

The police chief of Houston says he has "hit rock bottom" after a school shooting left 10 dead.

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SportRoyal Wedding 2018: How black culture featured

Meet the black gospel choir and African American preacher who took centre-stage at the royal wedding.

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SportRoyal wedding preacher: Who is Michael Curry?

Bishop Curry captured the world's attention with a fiery address at the royal wedding.

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SportRoyal wedding 2018: African-American women ‘proud’ to see Meghan wed

About 200 Americans rose very early to watch the wedding at a glitzy bash in Washington.

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SportSanta Fe school shooting: Pakistan exchange student among victims

Sabika Sheikh and teacher Cynthia Tisdale are among the first named school shooting victims.

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SportRoyal wedding 2018: US Bishop wows with address

Bishop Curry of the US Episcopal Church gave the address at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding.

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SportSanta Fe school shooting: Tears at vigil for victims

Memories are shared at a vigil for those who died when a pupil opened fire at Santa Fe High School.

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SportHawaii's Kilauea: Volcano's dramatic images explained

The eruption of Hawaii's Kīlauea has produced striking images - but what's going on underneath?

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SportMeghan Markle and her life among Toronto 'royalty'

Five things that the actress's life in Toronto tells us about the future royal.

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SportGQ pokes fun at Vanity Fair with extra arms and legs on 'comedy' cover

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SportCristina Garcia: California lawmaker cleared of harassment

The investigation has also ordered Cristina Garcia to take sensitivity training.

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SportUS woman holding child, 7, jumps off New York hotel tower

Police believe the pair to have been mother and son, but have not identified them yet

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SportSanta Fe High School: 'Multiple fatalities' reported in shooting

The school district has confirmed people were injured in an "active shooter" incident as classes began.

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SportUS mugshot website owners face criminal charges

The site published images of people taken by police after arrest and asked for cash to remove them.

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SportOn the battle lines over US abortion

A controversial restriction on abortions in Louisiana reflects the battle on abortion across the US.

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SportPolice shoot gunman at Trump-owned resort in Florida

The man, who was rambling about the US president, was shot and injured at a golf resort in Florida.

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SportTrump to announce new federal funding curbs on US abortion clinics

Clinics funded with government money will be banned from giving patients information on abortions.

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SportCambridge Analytica starts bankruptcy proceedings in US

The firm at the centre of the Facebook data row has filed legal papers that will see it wound up.

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SportCatfish suspended over Nev Schulman sexual harassment claims

MTV has suspended production of the show after claims of sexual harassment against host Nev Schulman.

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SportGina Haspel confirmed as CIA's first female director

The CIA veteran was criticised for overseeing a "black site" where terror suspects were tortured.

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SportColorado city unanimously votes to ban assault-style rifles

Gun rights advocates say they will sue the city of Boulder after it voted to ban semi-automatic rifles.

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SportTruck driver survives highway fireball

A Texas truck driver survived this spectacular fireball in a highway crash.

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SportCalifornia blast leads to arrest of victim's business partner

He was not arrested over the blast but on suspicion of possessing an unregistered destructive device.

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SportRecord $21.1m sale for Kerry James Marshall painting

Kerry James Marshall is known for painting scenes of African-American life.

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SportWife 'warned of unstable ex-husband' before Texas murders

Police say a man shot his ex-wife's three children and her boyfriend dead before killing himself.

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SportUS prisoner's plea in Venezuela jail 'revolt'

Anxious relatives gather after reports of an uprising in a former shopping centre now used as a jail.

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SportExplosive eruption at Hawaii volcano

Explosive eruption at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano sends ash thousands of metres into the sky

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SportPennsylvania man sentenced to life over four murders

Cosmo DiNardo is one of two charged in the killings of four men lured to a farm to buy marijuana.

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SportUS Surgeon General Jerome Adams helps sick patient on Delta flight

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams helps with a medical emergency on board a Delta Air Lines plane.

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SportYouTube unveils new music streaming service

The new app will combine millions of official songs with all the music already on YouTube.

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SportNew York man threatens Spanish-speaking workers in viral video

Video shows a customer threatening to call immigration authorities on staff at a New York restaurant.

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SportWhitney Houston was 'sexually abused', film claims

The documentary alleges that Houston's cousin, Dee Dee Warwick, abused her as a child.

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SportHawaii's Volcano Kilauea spews out 'ballistic blocks'

But projectile boulders are not the only hazard facing islanders near the erupting Mount Kilauea.

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SportCalifornia parents 'waterboarded and shot' children

Prosecutors detail the "continuous abuse" of ten children in a San Francisco suburb.

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SportUS birth rates drop to lowest since 1987

Births decreased among young women and teenagers but increased among those aged between 40 and 44.

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SportRobot stands in for US student at graduation

Cynthia Pettway was too sick to attend the ceremony in Alabama, so her school came up with another plan.

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SportStormy Daniels: Trump discloses payment to reimburse lawyer

An ethics watchdog says Mr Trump should have revealed the payment, which he formerly denied, sooner.

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SportLarry Nassar: Michigan State University to pay $500m to abuse victims

Michigan State University settles with abuse victims of former sport doctor Larry Nassar.

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SportMore Americans try vaping, says study, but fewer take it up

Research also suggests usage by young Americans - which has caused alarm among parents - is declining.

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SportSenate panel releases report on 2016 Trump Tower meeting

The 2016 meeting is a part of the ongoing Russia meddling investigation by the Justice Department.

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SportUK cyber-hero 'discussed bank hack role'

Marcus Hutchins is trying to suppress a phone call transcript in which malware code was mentioned.

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SportRobert Downey Jr plans YouTube series on AI

The Iron Man actor will co-produce the eight-part series with his wife, producer Susan Downey.

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SportVault 7 inquiry: CIA data leak suspect named by media

Joshua Schulte is suspected of leaking secret documents but instead faces charges over abuse images.

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SportAliso Viejo blast: Mystery explosion kills woman in Orange County California

Reports say a package may have caused the explosion at a building south of Los Angeles.

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SportKim Kardashian called 'toxic' for advertising diet lollipop

TV presenter Jameela Jamil has criticised the reality TV star, saying she's a "terrible influence" on young girls.

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SportAmerican Airlines expands list of banned emotional support animals

American Airlines updates its policy on therapy animals, and bans tusked animals from flying.

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SportPolice force escorts slain officer's son to school

The son of an officer killed during a homicide investigation makes an emotional return to school.

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SportEmotional reunion after 18 years in US prison for crime he didn't commit

David Robinson served 18 years in prison, even after the real murderer confessed.

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SportKeeven Robinson: Death of man during arrest ruled homicide

Protesters in New Orleans call for justice for Keeven Robinson, who died during a drug arrest.

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SportLetters 'shame' voters before Pennsylvania primary elections

The notes warn that there will be a follow-up revealing who voted in Tuesday's primary elections.

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SportUS author Tom Wolfe dies aged 87

Wolfe wrote perhaps the defining American novel of the Reagan era in The Bonfire of the Vanities.

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SportCannes 2018: Spike Lee tells world to 'wake up' over Trump

The director lambasts US President Donald Trump during a fiery conference at Cannes Film Festival.

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SportWhy Keith Richards had to get rid of Donald Trump

Keith Richards says the last time he got angry was because of US President Donald Trump in 1989.

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SportAmazon and Starbucks blast Seattle tax to fight homelessness

The local council wants the two Seattle-based giants to help fight homelessness in the US city.

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SportCaged tiger is entertainment for Florida students

Concerns are raised on social media for welfare of a tiger unveiled to Florida students.

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SportActivists mock US gun culture with Chicago 'gun-sharing' dock

The art installation aims to show obtaining a gun in the US can be as easy as renting a bike.

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SportLois Lane actress Margot Kidder dies aged 69

Margot Kidder, known for her role as Lois Lane in 1978's Superman, died at her home on Sunday.

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SportBouncy castle blown onto California motorway with boy inside

A nine-year-old boy is injured after a bouncy castle flew out of his yard and landed on a highway.

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SportUS ruling opens way for states-wide sports betting

Gambling shares in the US and UK surge after the US Supreme Court paves the way for legalised sports betting.

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Basketball player LeBron James has astounded fans with his memory - here's his total recall secret.

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SportApple-Samsung patent battle revived in California court

The jury is being asked to reconsider what Apple's iPhone design patents were worth.

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SportGaza clashes: 28 dead in violence before US embassy opening

At least 28 Palestinians are shot dead in clashes with Israel as tensions soar over US embassy move.

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SportVolcano Kilauea: What stops eruptions of lava?

The behaviour of volcanoes is difficult to predict.

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SportBlack Panther Chadwick Boseman's advice to new graduates

The actor speaks about overcoming discrimination and finding purpose to students at his former university.

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SportRoyal Wedding: Meet the US and UK wedding planners

Two wedding planners, an American and a Brit, reveal what makes a great day.

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How a picture of a rainbow-coloured bench launched a debate about homelessness and exclusion.

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SportFall Out Boy star Pete Wentz names baby Marvel Jane

Bassist Pete Wentz announces on Instagram his new baby is "already ready to take over the world".

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SportTrump seeks to save Chinese jobs at ZTE ahead of trade talks

The US president makes a surprise move to help a telecoms firm subject to a US export ban.

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SportPompeo on N Korea: US may allow private firms to invest

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says US investors could help build the country's energy grid.

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SportJerusalem embassy: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner arrive for Monday opening

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner will open the new US embassy in Jerusalem on Monday.

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SportPakistan blocks US diplomat from leaving after fatal crash

The military attache is alleged to have killed a motorcyclist by driving a red traffic light.

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SportMars exploration: Nasa to send helicopter to red planet

The US space agency says it will be the first test of a heavier-than-air aircraft on another planet.

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SportNaomi Campbell: 'Princess Diana would have loved Meghan Markle'

Supermodel Naomi Campbell says the US actress's marriage to Prince Harry will "show the world about race".

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SportR Kelly gives defiant performance amid protests in North Carolina

The R&B singer, who denies sexual assault, declines to tone down his act in North Carolina.

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The decision to cancel the police comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine caused outrage among fans.

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SportUtah tourists urged to stop throwing dinosaur tracks in lake

Most of the vandalism has been at the hands of children who want to "make a big splash", officials say.

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SportSocial media Romeo wins free flight after failed campaign

The man fell about 498,000 retweets short before a Canadian skating duo helped him score a free flight.

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Ayatollah Khamenei has been pictured at a Tehran book fair reading Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury.

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SportDeadly US military decisions before Niger ambush

The Pentagon has detailed months of decisions that led to a deadly ambush in Niger in 2017.

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SportAtlas the robot shows off running skills

The humanoid robot by Boston Dynamics is seen running through a field and jumping over a log.

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SportGolden State Killer suspect charged with four more murders

The suspect, a former California police officer, is accused of 12 murders in the 1970s and 80s.

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SportUS Niger ambush: How raft of failures ended in death

"Individual, organisational and institutional failures" all contributed, a US military report says.

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SportHiring Donald Trump's lawyer was a 'big mistake', says AT&T

Telecoms boss says using the President's lawyer as a consultant was a "serious misjudgement".

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SportJohn McCain's wife hits out at aide for 'mocking' his cancer

"May I remind you my husband has a family", Cindy McCain tweeted at the White House aide.

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The superhero has finally said sorry to David Beckham for mocking his voice.

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A US man is fined $120m (£88m) for making more than 90 million automated marketing calls.

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Humans will be told if they are talking to bots that can convincingly mimic human speech.

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SportJunot Díaz: Pulitzer to review misconduct claims against US author

Junot Díaz steps down as Pulitzer chairman after being accused forcibly kissing another writer.

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SportIran nuclear deal: France condemns US move to re-impose sanctions

It says European firms should not have to pay for the US decision to abandon a key nuclear deal.

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SportTrump White House axes Nasa research into greenhouse gas cuts

Cutting Nasa's research jeopardises the ability to measure climate change progress, a journal reveals.

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A member of Justin Trudeau's cabinet says US airport security demanded he remove his turban.

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SportR Kelly: Spotify removes singer from playlists

The move is part of the streaming service's new 'Hate Content & Hateful Conduct' policy.

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SportPolice called after black Yale student falls asleep in common room

Student Lolade Siyonbola says the police were called after she fell asleep in a shared common room.

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SportMonica Lewinsky gets apology after event snub over Bill Clinton

A US magazine has apologised after rescinding her event invite when Bill Clinton decided to attend.

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Canada has never been invited to enter the song contest. Is that because Europe is afraid of losing?

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"You can't fix ugly" episode cast member remarries his ex-wife in private ceremony.

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Alek Minassian faces additional attempted murder charges in connection to the Toronto van attack.

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The captivating scenes are caused by a bloom in bioluminescent algae.

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First ever summit between sitting North Korean and US leaders will take place in Singapore on 12 June, Trump says

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The app denies inflating the number of listens to albums by Kanye West and Beyonce.

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The vice-president says it is time for the investigation to end "in the interests of the country".

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Wayne Rooney has agreed a deal in principle that could see him leave Everton for MLS side DC United this summer.

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The singer is named in a lawsuit which alleges a woman was raped at his home in February last year.

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SportUS commercial drones given green light

Amazon not one of 10 projects selected to try out new ways to integrate unmanned aircraft into the skies.

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The collection, belonging to the famed American family, set a sales record on the first of three days.

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When New Jersey police arrived to the scene of a burning car, they found a man still inside.

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The decision comes less than a week after the Boy Scouts changed its name to promote inclusivity.

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Researchers plan to integrate their cocaine-detecting chip in a portable scanner.

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Khalid Sheikh Mohammed asks to submit information to Gina Haspel's Senate confirmation hearing.

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The two singers have been feuding since a reported row over backing dancers.

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Mr Trump tweets that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is returning with "three wonderful gentlemen".

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European leaders try to salvage the Iranian nuclear deal after the US announced its withdrawal.

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The US giant is paying about $16bn for a 77% stake in India's biggest online retailer.

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SportIranian politicians set fire to US flag in parliament

The public show of anger came after President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the nuclear deal.

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SportHari Kondabolu: Why I started the Simpsons Apu debate

Hari Kondabolu says Lisa Simpson was "thrown under the bus" in the show's response to his documentary.

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SportCanada La Loche school shooter sentenced to life in prison

The young man apologised in court to his family and to the families of his victims.

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SportChildish Gambino's new music video has sparked debate

His new music video has sparked debate because of graphic scenes of gun violence.

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SportToronto Blue Jays player Roberto Osuna charged with assault

The major league baseball player has been placed on administrative leave following the charge.

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SportIran nuclear deal: Trump announces US withdraw

President Donald Trump said the deal was defective and that maximum sanctions on Iran would be re-imposed.

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SportIran nuclear deal: Trump pulls US out

Calling it "decaying and rotten", he says the deal is "an embarrassment" to him "as a citizen".

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weight loss fitnessAre people with diabetes, obesity predisposed to stress?

People living with diabetes and obesity may have a heightened stress response, a new study shows. Why is that, and could it stand in the way of treatment?

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SportExplaining Yankees-Red Sox rivalry to foreigners

The most intense rivalry in Major League Baseball will come to London in 2019. Here's what you need to know...

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SportWally still skydiving at 97 years old

'Wally' Delton Walling is a World War II veteran and now he's the oldest person to ever jump out of a plane.

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SportNBA play-offs: LeBron breaks Toronto fans' hearts - again

The Cleveland Cavaliers star eliminated the Toronto Raptors for the third year in a row.

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SportLava swallows car in Hawaii

The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii started erupting on May 3 and has so far destroyed 26 homes.

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SportMet Gala: The stories behind six of the most captivating outfits

Deconstructing six of the most captivating costumes at the annual fashion extravaganza in New York.

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SportMajor League Baseball: London Stadium to host two fixtures in 2019

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will play two Major League Baseball regular season games at the London Stadium in June 2019.

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SportSoldier watches baby's birth on FaceTime after flight delay

A popular post about a soldier FaceTiming his daughter's birth prompts others to share their stories

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SportIran nuclear deal: Trump to reveal US decision ahead of deadline

The president is set to announce whether the US will walk away from the international nuclear deal.

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SportWorld of Warcraft attacker jailed in US

A man accused of disrupting the video game's computer servers faces a year in prison.

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SportMelania Trump faces new plagiarism row over cyber safety booklet

A cyber safety booklet released by the First Lady bears an uncanny resemblance to an Obama-era edition.

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SportWoman jailed in US for driving with Canadian licence

A woman studying in the US was arrested and jailed for driving with a Canadian licence.

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SportMelania Trump unveils 'Be Best' campaign

The initiative focuses on promoting children's well-being and combating cyberbullying and opioid abuse.

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SportAlabama 'miracle' boy awakes before doctors pull plug

The 13-year-old believes he was in heaven while unconscious, walking straight across an open field.

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SportCanada working with US in Nigeria to stem asylum claims

Over 50% of migrants who crossed into Canada this year are Nigerian asylum seekers with US visas.

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SportThe woman who watched 300 executions in Texas

A former employee of the state of Texas describes the profound effect the executions had on her.

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SportTrump warns West Virginia voters not to pick Don Blankenship

One day before the West Virginia primary, Mr Trump endorses any Republican but the convicted felon.

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SportWomen wins $1.2m on $18 Kentucky Derby bet

Margaret Reid correctly picks the winners on five horse races to rack up a stunning payout.

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SportJay-Z's mum: ‘I was not free’ until I told son I was gay

The rapper's mum has said how supportive her son was when she told him she was gay.

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SportIran nuclear deal: Johnson to court Trump on Fox & Friends

The UK foreign secretary will appear on Fox & Friends to try to sway the president over Iran.

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SportGina Haspel, CIA nominee, 'sought to pull out'

Gina Haspel's move came amid White House concerns over her role in controversial interrogations.

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SportKilauea: Hawaii volcano destroys dozens of homes

New fissures open overnight as Kilauea volcano spews lava into residential neighbourhoods.

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SportStormy Daniels warns Trump on SNL 'storm's a coming baby'

The porn star appears as herself on Saturday Night Live and tells Mr Trump: "A storm's a coming."

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SportTrump France: Outrage after US leader mimics Paris attackers

French politicians react after the US president mimics the Paris attackers of November 2015.

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SportJunot Diaz: US author quits festival after sex harassment claim

The Pulitzer prize-winner pulls out of a festival after writer Zinzi Clemmons confronted him.

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SportKennedy relative Michael Skakel has murder conviction overturned

Michael Skakel may face a retrial over a 1975 murder, for which he was found guilty in 2002.

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SportGeorge H W Bush discharged from hospital

The 93-year-old former president had been in intensive care for a blood infection.

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SportTrump's London knife crime comments ridiculous, says surgeon

A doctor says London has a "serious issue" but the US president was wrong to see guns as a 'solution'.

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SportUS Navy resurrects Second Fleet in Atlantic

The Second Fleet returns to its old base seven years after disbandment, in efforts to counter Russia.

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SportCan prison yoga help tackle reoffending?

Yoga programmes in prisons are expanding nationally and globally as a way to combat re-entry.

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SportKilauea: Fresh eruptions from Hawaii volcano

Lava is being thrown 30m (100ft) into the air from several new fissures, the authorities say.

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SportIdaho State University faces fine for losing plutonium

Idaho State University faces a fine after misplacing a tiny amount of the weapons-grade material.

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SportDrones used to disrupt FBI hostage situation

The FBI says criminals flew the drones to block agents' view of the attacker.

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SportPolice stop Native American brothers during US college tour

Colorado State University has apologised for searching the Native American brothers during a tour.

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SportTrump contradicts lawyer Rudy Giuliani over Stormy Daniels

The president said his new lawyer was a "great guy" who just needed to "get his facts straight".

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SportTrump to address gun-free NRA meeting

No weapons will be allowed during the president and vice-president's appearances at the annual meeting.

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SportNasa's InSight mission will target 'Marsquakes'

The InSight probe is due to launch this weekend to investigate the interior of the Red Planet.

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SportDeadpool and Celine Dion slay social media

Fans are taken by surprise by Celine Dion teaming up with the anti-hero, in the music video for Deadpool 2.

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SportRoyal wedding: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down aisle

All of Ms Markle's bridesmaids will be children, according to new details released about the wedding.

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SportUS congressional chaplain's 'forced resignation' reversed

The Catholic reverend will stay on despite top Republican Paul Ryan allegedly forcing his resignation.

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SportMount Kilauea: Hawaii emergency declared over volcano eruption

The lava flow prompts the mandatory evacuation of some 1,700 local residents.

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SportNobel winners that seemed a good idea at the time

Many Trump supporters want him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. There have been controversial winners before.

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SportCanadian man retires on his birthday, wins lottery jackpot

Vancouver's Ping Kuen Shum celebrated the new retirement nest egg with a meal of dim sum.

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SportNew Jersey 'mystery pooper' was schools chief, say police

The education authority supremo was caught in the act in a sting operation, say police.

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SportWashington Redskins: NFL team 'concerned' by cheerleader allegations

The Washington Redskins are "very concerned" by allegations cheerleaders were required to pose topless in front of male sponsors.

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SportKim Kardashian lobbies Jared Kushner for presidential pardon

Celebrity star power is resurrecting the clemency case of 62-year-old Alice Marie Johnson.

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SportAcademy expels Cosby and Polanski

Cosby was found guilty of sexual assault last week, while Polanski had sex with a 13-yr-old in 1977

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SportTop football player Stephanie Labbe kept out of men's league

The Canadian goalkeeper qualified for the team but was told she cannot play because she is a woman.

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SportHawaii to ban certain sunscreens harmful to coral reefs

It is the first US state to pass a bill banning sunscreens containing chemicals that contribute to coral bleaching.

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SportNine officers injured and one dead in US police stand-off

A domestic violence call led to a police stand-off that left nine officers injured and one person dead.

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SportOutrage over truck driver's fine for hitting motorcyclist

A truck driver in Canada was fined $315 for colliding with a motorcyclist. Some say it was not enough.

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SportStormy Daniels case: Trump denies campaign funds paid off porn actor

The president admits his lawyer paid out to silence Stormy Daniels, but did not violate any laws.

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SportJanelle Monae reflects on how the media covered her coming out as pansexual

The pop star discusses how the media covered her decision to come out as pansexual.

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SportElon Musk: No 'bonehead' analyst questions please

The Tesla chief executive snubbed "boring" questions from analysts after the firm's latest results.

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SportTrump repaid his lawyer the $130,000 used to silence Stormy Daniels, says Giuliani

The news seems to contradict Mr Trump's claim he knew nothing of $130,000 paid to the porn star.

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SportBoy Scouts of America agree 'inclusive' name change

Boy Scouts of America will change the name of its main programme as it prepares to welcome girls.

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SportUS releases Saudi Guantanamo Bay prisoner al-Darbi

Ahmed al-Darbi, who pleaded guilty to a bomb attack on an oil tanker, is sent back to Saudi Arabia.

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SportTrump's health: Three big ethics questions

In light of Dr Harold Bornstein's claims, the three big ethical questions about Trump's healthcare

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SportThe US town prepping for 'devastating' disaster

A tiny town in Washington state fears a massive earthquake will wipe it out. But one man is fighting back.

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SportCalgary police: Body behind women's toilet wall 'accidental'

The man entered the women's toilet alone last Friday and is thought to have climbed behind the wall.

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SportWhat makes this Girl Scouts group special?

Troop 6000 is a regular Girl Scouts group in New York - with one small difference.

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SportToronto police suspect pranksters dangled car off bridge

An empty Honda Civic was found hanging from a major overpass in Toronto on Wednesday morning.

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SportBacklash over plan to give out 'modesty ponchos' at prom

US school is criticised for telling students who break the dress code they will have to wear a "modesty poncho".

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SportAshley Graham praised for unedited swimwear campaign

The plus-size model released the untouched photos, saying: "Being authentic is beautiful"

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SportTrump lawyer Ty Cobb exits Russia inquiry

Ty Cobb will reportedly be replaced by an attorney who defended Bill Clinton 20 years ago.

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SportSavannah plane crash: Five dead in Georgia as military plane comes down

They were aboard a Puerto Rico Air National Guard plane when it came down in the state of Georgia.

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SportBlack men arrested at Philadelphia Starbucks settle for $1

The two black men will each receive $1 and $200,000 for a youth employment programme, officials say.

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SportUS severe weather season kicks off with apparent tornado

A driver in Oklahoma captured footage of a possible tornado - which would be the first of 2018.

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SportProducer accuses Weinstein of five years of rape and assault

Marco Polo executive Alexandra Canosa files legal documents alleging rape, sexual assault and verbal abuse.

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SportIowa approves one of strictest abortion bills in US

The Iowa bill, thought to be among the strictest in US, bans abortions once a heartbeat is detected.

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SportMigrant caravan: Eight cross the US-Mexico border

President Trump has said the group, which reached the border on Sunday, is a threat to US safety.

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SportThe past and future of US abortion debate

As the US Supreme Court hears an abortion case, two factions look back on how they got here.

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SportWill.i.am leads Kanye West backlash over 'ignorant' slavery remarks

The Black Eyed Pea says Kanye's comments about slavery "broke my heart" and were "harmful".

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SportBiohacker Aaron Traywick found dead in a spa

Aaron Traywick had made headlines for promoting unlicensed drugs to sick members of the public.

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A new study identifies a key molecule that may explain how exercise helps to burn fat, keeping cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes at bay.

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SportAriana Grande gives comeback interview and says album will 'bring light'

The singer says her new album is "about bringing light to a situation" in her comeback interview.

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SportMan's body behind wall of women's toilet in Calgary mall

Calgary police suspect the man crawled through a vent, fell and became stuck behind the wall.

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SportKanye West suggests African-American slavery was 'a choice'

The rapper's comments on the historic enslavement of African Americans sparks a backlash.

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SportPresident Trump meets heroic Southwest Airlines crew

The pilot and crew were praised for remaining calm after a catastrophic engine breakdown which killed one.

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SportCanadian MPs call on Pope for residential school apology

Pope Francis turned down a request in March from PM Justin Trudeau to issue a formal apology.

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SportFacebook: 'Hate speech button' causes confusion

Some Facebook users mock the sudden appearance of the button under every post on the site.

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SportTiger cub abandoned in duffel bag at US-Mexico border

The cub was unconscious and stuffed inside a duffel bag when officers discovered it.

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SportSuspicious packages sent to US girls at school and home

More than 50 young girls have had unsolicited packages sent to their schools and homes.

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SportRoy Moore sues women who accused him of sexual misconduct

The Alabama politician says he 'never knew' the women who say he pursued them when they were teenagers.

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SportFacebook F8: 'This has been an intense year'

Facebook's chief opens his firm's developers conference, which comes in the wake of a privacy scandal.

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SportThe YouTube stars being paid to sell cheating

A BBC investigation has found that YouTube stars are being paid to sell academic cheating.

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SportGibson guitar firm goes out of tune

Legendary musical instrument maker files for bankruptcy protection after expansion plans sour.

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SportHow Trump stirred controversy in Nigeria

Donald Trump unexpectedly weighed into a conflict splitting the African country.

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SportTrump: Leak of Mueller's Russia questions 'disgraceful'

Mr Trump appears to confirm a reported list of questions prepared by special counsel Robert Mueller.

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Sport11 things we learned from Kim Kardashian's interview on Ellen

Tristan's cheating, no phone rules and Kanye playing Connect 4 during the birth of Chicago.

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SportDonald Trump - how world leaders have handled him

World leaders have had to learn how to handle the US president, so what has worked?

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Intermittent fasting is gaining popularity as a dieting style, and studies confirm that it is an effective weight loss method. Does it have other benefits?

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