SportNew Horizons: Nasa waits for signal from Ultima Thule probe

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

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SportDr Hook's Ray Sawyer dies aged 81

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

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SportJimmy Osmond treated for stroke

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

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SportParkland school shooting survivors' anger at Louis CK routine

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

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SportSyria conflict: Trump slows down troop withdrawal

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

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SportUS senator Elizabeth Warren takes step toward presidential run

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

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SportUS zoo intern fatally attacked by lion in North Carolina

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

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SportDrone to watch over New Year celebration in New York

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

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SportBrexit: US ambassador to UK Johnson warns on trade deal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SportDoubleTree Portland hotel fires staff who evicted black guest

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

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SportAmerican college football: Huge bald eagle lands on fans

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

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SportCalifornian law change means pet shops can sell only rescued animals

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

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

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

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SportFlorida school shooting: New video shows 'blunders'

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

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SportCyber-attack disrupts distribution of multiple US newspapers

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

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SportThe 90-year-old back-flipping daredevil

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

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SportParkland shooting: CCTV pictures released ahead of report

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

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

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

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SportConservative writer Payton dies at 26

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

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SportJewish sect members accused of kidnapping children in New York

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

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SportNorman Gimbel, award-winning lyricist, dies aged 91

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

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SportChina 'releases' Canadian teacher Sarah McIver

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

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SportCalifornia police killing suspect held

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

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

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

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SportPennsylvania cop ends armed standoff with White Christmas rendition

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

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SportTesla adds Larry Ellison to its board

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

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SportTrump threatens to shut Mexican border in demand for wall funding

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

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

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

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SportAngelina Jolie hints at move into politics

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

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SportNew York skyline turns blue

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

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SportNew York awe-struck as sky over Queens turns blue

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

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

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

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

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

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SportUS shutdown impasse over Trump's wall drags on

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

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SportStock markets resume downward slide

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

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SportQuestions the world asked Google in 2018

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

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SportTrump in Iraq: Recognition, fiction, friction

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

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SportSerena Williams backs WTA increased ranking protection for new mothers

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

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weight loss fitnessStudy finds link between obesity and sense of smell

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

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weight loss fitnessStudy finds link between obesity and sense of smell

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

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SportBritish cruise entertainer Arron Hough missing overboard

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

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SportFlorida school shooting: What happened next?

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

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SportMiley Cyrus confirms marriage to Liam Hemsworth

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

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SportUS stock markets rally after pre-Christmas slump

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

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SportTrump visits US troops in Iraq

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

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SportUS man finishes solo race across Antarctica

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

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SportRuth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge leaves hospital

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

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SportGirl in Trump call still believes in Santa

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

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

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

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SportTrump to boy: Do you believe in Santa?

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

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SportKevin Spacey: Actor charged with sexual assault in Massachusetts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SportLeBron James apologises for 'Jewish money' Instagram post

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

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SportMnuchin calls big US banks after huge stock market falls

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

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SportAlaska husky racing threatened by receding ice

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

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SportSending astronauts to Mars would be stupid, astronaut says

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

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SportUS shutdown could stretch into January, Trump aide warns

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

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SportTrump names acting defence secretary

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

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SportSyria conflict: Macron criticises Trump's withdrawal decision

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

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SportFriends send 533 gift bags to 'lonely' US elderly

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

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

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

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SportBoxer 'awake and healing' after injury

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

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SportUS shutdown: Congress renews talks with little early progress

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

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SportUS envoy quits over Trump Syria pullout

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

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SportUS referee tells wrestler to cut dreadlocks or forfeit match

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

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SportBackflip FBI agent avoids jail over accidental bar shooting

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

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

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

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SportUS government shutdown looms over border wall row

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

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Sport'Anxiety nearly destroyed my love of music'

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

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SportThe opera singer who wants his front teeth for Christmas

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

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SportUS stocks suffer worst week in a decade

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

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SportSupreme Court rejects Trump asylum ban on illegal migrants

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

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SportThousands of Canadians have signed petitions to ban conversion therapy

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

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

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

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SportRuth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge has cancer surgery

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

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SportRepublicans and Democrats alarmed over Mattis resignation

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

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

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SportKathy Griffin calls out all-male comedy rich list

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

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

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

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SportTrump vows 'very long government shutdown' over border wall

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

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SportHamilton remix stars Barack Obama as George Washington

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

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SportChinese chemistry student charged with poisoning US roommate

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

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SportEscaping prisoner accidentally hitches lift from policeman

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

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SportPresident Trump 'to pull thousands of troops' from Afghanistan

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

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SportHouse passes bill for Trump's border wall

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

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SportEddie the sea otter: Famous slam-dunking animal dies

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

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SportCan this curious British custom charm the US?

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

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SportSlack 'bans users' who have visited US sanctioned countries

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

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SportUS Defence Secretary Mattis to quit

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

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SportOlympic champ's six weeks premature birth

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

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SportUS charges 'China government hackers'

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

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SportUS boy meets scientist Martyn Poliakoff in Nottingham

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SportPutin: West disrespecting voters' choices of Trump and Brexit

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

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

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

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SportUS passes first anti-lynching law after Senate vote

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

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SportObama plays Santa at children's hospital in Washington

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

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

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

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SportYemeni mum arrives in US to visit dying son in California

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

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SportSyria conflict: Trump's withdrawal plan shocks allies

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

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SportThe Texan city mayor fighting Trump on climate change

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

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SportThe Christmas present that could tear your family apart

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

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

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

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SportThe DNA genealogy test that revealed a family secret

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

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SportCuban baseball players allowed in MLB without defecting

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

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

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

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SportWhy some children's brands are going gender neutral

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

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SportFed raises rates but cuts 2019 forecast

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

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

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

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SportTrump's Syria pullout poses big questions

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

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SportNevada makes history with first female-majority legislature

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

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SportElon Musk launches high-speed underground tunnel

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

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SportNasa hack exposes space agency staff's data

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

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SportA third Canadian citizen has been detained in China

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

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SportSyria conflict: US 'planning to withdraw troops'

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

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SportUS Senate passes sweeping criminal justice reform bill

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

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SportLee Child channelling his inner Jack Reacher in a fight

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

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

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SportElon Musk unveils prototype high-speed LA transport tunnel

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

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SportAmphibian that buries head in sand named after Donald Trump

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

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

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

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

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

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SportUS Air Force dad surprises daughters as dolphin mascot

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

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SportA special place for a new kind of family

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

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SportHuawei arrest: China demands Canada free Meng Wanzhou

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

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SportInside US training course to arm teachers

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

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SportCharlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr found guilty of murder

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

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SportEndangered seal with eel up its nose remains a mystery

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

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SportTrump ex-lawyer 'should get jail term'

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

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weight loss fitnessShould you do cardio or lift weights?

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

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weight loss fitnessWeight may affect the risk of flu hospitalization

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

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SportHuawei boss faces fraud charges over Iran

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

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SportWilliam Barr nominated by Donald Trump to be US attorney general

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

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SportZainab Mughal: Toddler with cancer spurs hunt for rare blood

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

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SportOscars 2019: Kevin Hart quits as host amid tweets row

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

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

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

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SportConsecrated virgins: 'I got married to Christ'

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

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SportLance Armstrong says Uber investment has 'saved' his family

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

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

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

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SportTrump's environmental rollback rolls on

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

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SportHuawei arrest: Justin Trudeau denies political motivation

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

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SportFacebook defends Mark Zuckerberg's exposed emails

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

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SportYouTube deletes cheating videos after BBC investigation

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

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SportAmazon workers injured in bear spray accident

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

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weight loss fitnessJust one workout offers long-lasting metabolic benefits

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

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

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

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SportGoogle trainee puts up dummy advert by mistake

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

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weight loss fitnessWhat is a pescatarian diet?

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

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

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

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weight loss fitnessWhat are the benefits of bone broth?

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

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

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

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SportTennessee inmate chooses electric chair over lethal injection

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

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

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

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SportHuawei executive arrested in Canada

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

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SportGeorge HW Bush: Legacy, laughter and awkward handshakes

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

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

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

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SportWisconsin Republicans seek to box in newly elected Democrat

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

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

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

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SportTeacher who denied Santa will not return to school

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SportR Kelly documentary premiere evacuated after threats

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

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SportWatch George HW Bush's funeral live

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

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SportGeorge HW Bush funeral: Leaders arrive to pay respects

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

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SportFestive Satanic statue added to Illinois statehouse

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

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SportOscars 2018: Kevin Hart takes on hosting duties

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

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SportGeorge W Bush cuddles baby at Capitol

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

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SportKhashoggi killing: 'There's a smoking saw'

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

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

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

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SportNortheastern buys London's New College

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

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

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

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SportGeorge and Laura Bush give warm welcome to Trumps

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

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

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

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

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

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SportWall Street shares drop as yield curve causes alarm

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

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SportJeffrey Epstein apology deprives accusers of day in court

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

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SportPresident George HW Bush: Sully visits coffin at US Capitol

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

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SportMark Hamill questions Luke Skywalker lightsaber auction

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

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SportChrissy Teigen leads baby helmet craze

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

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

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

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SportMigrants jump border fence in Tijuana to try to reach US

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

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SportGiuliani's Twitter typo used to abuse President Trump

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

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SportBoy gets Colorado town to overturn snowball fight ban

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

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

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

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SportPresident Donald Trump visits George HW Bush's casket

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

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SportGeorge HW Bush: Casket lies in state ahead of funeral

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

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SportKhashoggi murder: CIA chief Haspel 'to brief Congress'

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

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

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

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SportPresident Bush fights back tears as father's coffin passes

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

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SportHarvard University sued over single-sex club crackdown

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

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SportMichelle Obama: 'I still have imposter syndrome'

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

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SportGeorge HW Bush lies in state at US Capitol

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

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

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

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SportDonald Trump v the world: US tariffs in four charts

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

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

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

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

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

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SportTumblr to ban all pornographic content from 17 December

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

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SportPete Davidson describes online 'bullying' after Ariana Grande split

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

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

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

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SportShould we stop listening to these Christmas songs?

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

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SportPresident George HW Bush's final journey to Washington DC

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

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SportMichelle Obama offers her advice to the Duchess of Sussex

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

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

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

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

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

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SportChina's Tencent Music revives US stock market listing

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

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SportTrump says China agreed to reduce tariffs on US car imports

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

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

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

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

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

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SportNew York police find couple's lost ring

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

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SportTribune Media and Nexstar in $4.1bn local TV takeover

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

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Number of missing falls to 25

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

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SportG20: Trump leaves Argentine leader in the lurch

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

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SportNewly-wed Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have Hindu ceremony

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

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

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

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SportNYPD hunt couple who lost ring during romantic proposal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SportThe twins who travelled to find a place to play

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

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SportKhashoggi murder: Erdogan demands Saudis extradite suspects

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

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SportGeorge HW Bush to lie in state in the US Capitol

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

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SportPriyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas marry in India

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

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

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

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SportNFL player released after 'attack' video

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

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