SportTrump threatens Iran with 'big price' to pay over US embassy attack

President Donald Trump blames Iran for orchestrating an attack on the US embassy in Iraq.

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SportAlex Jones ordered to pay $100,000 in Sandy Hook defamation case

The Infowars founder has been sued by the father of a child killed in the 2012 US school shooting.

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SportTrump sets date for signing US-China 'deal'

The US president says he will sign a limited agreement with China on 15 January.

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SportTikTok app banned by US Army on work mobile phones

The move comes after the Chinese-owned app sparked US national security concerns.

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SportWest Virginia prison cadets fired over Nazi salute

All the West Virginia cadets pictured making the gesture at a training session have been fired.

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SportBaghdad protesters target US embassy

Demonstrators angered by recent US air strikes have reportedly broken into the embassy compound.

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SportSyd Mead: 'Pivotal' Blade Runner designer dies

The artist and designer was praised for his "singular ability to visualise the future".

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SportUS embassy in Iraq 'stormed' by protesters angry at air strikes on militia

US forces reportedly fire tear gas to disperse a crowd that breached the compound's outer wall.

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SportAlabama police apologise for 'insensitive' homeless quilt photo

Two officers taped together cardboard signs begging for money, and posted the photo on Facebook.

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SportTexas church shooting: Shooter killed by churchgoer named

Keith Thomas Kinnunen was shot dead by a churchgoer, after he had killed two of the congregation.

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SportMonsey stabbing: Journals of attacker 'referenced Jews'

Grafton Thomas, accused of attempted murder, also allegedly made references to "Nazi culture".

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SportUS atomic waste dump in Marshall Islands to be investigated

A concrete dome housing waste from Cold War atomic bomb tests raises environmental concerns.

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SportUS Taser death teen's relatives settle with police for $12m

Damon Grimes was killed in Detroit when police fired a Taser after he allegedly failed to pull over.

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SportCivil rights icon John Lewis diagnosed with pancreatic cancer

Mr Lewis, 79, said he would continue his work as a congressman while receiving treatment.

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SportActress Sharon Stone blocked from dating app Bumble

Bumble told her it had received several reports that her profile was fake.

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SportLolita star Sue Lyon dies aged 73

The actress won a Golden Globe for her teenage performance in the controversial Stanley Kubrick film.

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SportTexas church shooting: One killed before gunman shot dead by churchgoer

Members of congregation return fire at gunman who killed one person and critically wounded another.

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SportTrump faces criticism after sharing tweet naming alleged whistleblower

The president retweets a post naming the alleged whistleblower whose complaint led to his impeachment.

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SportUS strikes militia bases in Iraq and Syria

One contractor was killed and several US troops and Iraqi personnel wounded on 27 December.

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SportPutin thanks Trump for stopping terrorism in Russia

The Russian president says cooperation from US intelligence has prevented attacks within his country.

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SportMonsey stabbing: Attack was domestic terrorism, NY governor says

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants new laws to prosecute hate-fuelled violence.

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SportMonsey stabbing community reaction: 'We were scared but not surprised'

At least five people have been stabbed at the house of a rabbi in New York state.

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SportMonsey stabbing: Several wounded at home of New York rabbi

Police say five people were stabbed when an attacker entered the home during a Hanukkah party.

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SportWhy Canada's cannabis bubble burst

Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law?

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SportUS saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals

Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell.

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SportLafayette: Plane crashes near Walmart supermarket

The small plane crashed west of Lafayette airport in Louisiana on Saturday morning.

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SportEdward Gallagher: Navy Seals called platoon leader 'freaking evil'

Newly released video shows testimony against Seal accused of war crimes but championed by Trump.

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SportJeffrey Epstein case: FBI 'investigating Ghislaine Maxwell'

The British socialite and others are part of an inquiry into "people who facilitated" the financier.

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SportDisney characters inappropriately touched at theme parks

Women who play Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck file complaints with police.

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SportHawaii helicopter, with six tourists and pilot, missing off Kauai

Six passengers and a pilot were on board the aircraft, which was touring Kauai island.

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SportUS base near N Korea in emergency siren 'error'

A spokesman says the alarm was broadcast by mistake amid rising tensions on the Korean peninsula.

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SportBroadway composer Jerry Herman dies aged 88

The Tony Award-winning composer wrote the music and lyrics for Hello, Dolly! and La Cage Au Falles.

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SportHome Alone 2: Canada's CBC broadcaster defends cutting Trump scene

CBC say edits to Home Alone 2 were not politically motivated, but their decision was criticised.

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SportThe island struggling to secure its future

After being hit by a hurricane, Puerto Rico is seeking ways to counter years of economic decline.

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SportTrump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House.

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SportAllee Willis: Friends theme songwriter dies at 72

Willis also co-wrote hits for Earth, Wind & Fire and is a Songwriters Hall of Fame member.

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Sport'I sent my seven-year-old across the border alone'

More parents are sending their children across the US-Mexico border alone to get around asylum rules.

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SportBearded Colorado man robs bank, gifts money, yells 'Merry Christmas'

"He robbed the bank, came out, threw the money all over the place," one witness said.

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SportMichael Bloomberg says his presidential campaign used prison labour

The billionaire Democrat said he didn't know prisoners were hired to call voters on his behalf.

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SportChristian magazine editor quits in row over Trump's evangelical support

The resignation has highlighted splits in the president's mostly strong backing from evangelicals.

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SportTrump 'still working' on Melania's Christmas present

Donald Trump confessed that he is yet to buy a Christmas present for his wife, Melania.

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SportUber co-founder Travis Kalanick steps down from board

Ride-hailing firm's co-founder steps down from its board saying he wants to focus on other pursuits.

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SportEnes Kanter: Boston Celtics' Turkish-born centre to play at Toronto Raptors on Christmas Day

Boston Celtics Enes Kanter will play against the Toronto Raptors in Canada on Christmas Day - his first match outside of the US for more than a year.

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SportUS recalls ambassador to Zambia after gay rights row

The ambassador said he was "horrified" that two men had been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

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SportKentucky horse killings: Police hunt after 20 found shot dead

A rescue group offers a $20,000 reward after animals including foals and pregnant mares are shot dead.

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SportUS stops sending sniffer dogs to Jordan and Egypt

The move follows the deaths of US-trained dogs due to negligence - one died of heat stroke.

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For thousands of refugees in North Korea, the ship was their only chance of survival.

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SportUS psychedelic pioneer and spiritualist Ram Dass dies aged 88

The former Harvard professor and author was a pioneer in the 1960s US psychedelic movement.

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SportRepublicans 'open to hearing Senate impeachment witnesses'

Top Senator Mitch McConnell says he hasn't ruled out hearing witnesses in next year's impeachment trial.

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SportGoogle and Apple remove alleged UAE spy app ToTok

ToTok says it is a temporary technical issue and it will be back in the near future with more features.

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SportBoeing boss Dennis Muilenburg to step down

Production of its troubled 737 Max, which was involved in two deadly crashes, has been temporarily stopped.

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SportHazardous green chemical oozes onto Detroit highway

Experts say it could take days to clear what appeared to be hexavalent chromium from the highway.

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SportVirginia pile-up: More than 50 hurt in US motorway crash

More than 60 vehicles were involved in the crash on a foggy and icy stretch of road in Virginia.

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Sport'Fashion industry's pollution made me cry'

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How President Trump's impeachment inquiry unfolded, sung by the Washington International Chorus.

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SportTrump impeachment: White House withheld Ukraine aid just after Zelensky call

An email shows officials were contacted 90 minutes after Donald Trump and Ukraine's leader spoke.

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SportWest Lothian round-the-world cyclist injured in US crash

The 27-year-old had to be airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car while cycling through Texas.

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SportThe robots trying to spread Christmas cheer

Karaoke and coffee are among the bots' offerings at Bloomingdale's in New York.

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SportAre US hunters becoming an endangered species?

Fewer Americans hunt now, partly due to growing urbanisation, leading some advocates to fear it's dying out.

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SportPolice department finds furry culprit behind toy theft

Franklin Police Department were collecting toys for a local charity but some kept disappearing.

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SportNord Stream 2: Germany and Russia decry US sanctions

Russia, Germany and the European Union hit out at US sanctions targeting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

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SportMama Cax, model and advocate for inclusivity in fashion, dies aged 30

The Haitian-American model was an advocate for women of colour and disabled women in fashion.

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SportTrump officially launches US military 'Space Force'

Mr Trump described space as "the world's newest war-fighting domain" as he signed off the funding.

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SportNord Stream 2: Trump approves sanctions on Russia gas pipeline

The Trump administration fears the Nord Stream 2 project will increase Russia's influence in Europe.

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SportWoman charged for running over teen 'because she was Mexican'

Police say Nicole Marie Poole Franklin, 42, has admitted driving on to a pavement to hit the girl.

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SportTrump to give annual address to Congress amid impeachment drama

The State of the Union speech will be delivered around the time of Trump's Senate trial.

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SportReunited siblings team up for family game show

A DNA test brought the Wheeler siblings back together after almost 50 years apart.

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SportFlorida businessman pays overdue power bills for 36 families

The military veteran asked the city if he could pay off all overdue bills in his community.

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SportFormer US governor defends pardon of convicted child rapist

Matt Bevin said there was no evidence the 9-year-old child was raped because her hymen was intact.

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SportFacial recognition fails on race, suggests government study

The US government report looked at nearly 200 facial recognition algorithms from a range of companies.

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SportBoeing launches Starliner capsule to ISS for Nasa

The test flight has a dummy on board but, if successful, astronauts are due to start using the craft from 2020.

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SportTrump impeachment: President demands immediate Senate trial

The president is almost certain to be acquitted in the Senate and Democrats have delayed the start.

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SportDemocratic debate: Warren and Buttigieg clash over 'wine cave' fundraiser

Elizabeth Warren criticises presidential rival Pete Buttigieg over how he's funding his campaign.

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SportMiss America 2020: Biochemist wins crown after on-stage experiment

Camille Schrier, who wowed judges with a science experiment, said she aims to "break stereotypes".

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SportBoeing prepares to launch astronaut capsule for Nasa

If the Starliner vehicle's demonstration flight goes well, crew could start using it next year.

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The Iowa man was found guilty of committing a hate crime against the Iowa gay community.

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In New Hampshire, a key state to win in the 2020 election, voters remain divided over impeachment.

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SportJoshua Boyle : Judge dismisses charges against ex-Afghan hostage

Mr Boyle was taken hostage in Afghanistan in 2012 along with his now estranged wife, Caitlan Coleman.

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SportTrump impeachment: 'Toxic' move driven by 'partisan rage', McConnell says

The Senate's top Republican says it is the "most rushed and most unfair impeachment in history".

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SportWorld's oldest fossil trees uncovered in New York

Fossil trees, dating back 386 million years, have been found at an abandoned quarry in New York.

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SportChild of Russians spies gets to keep Canadian citizenship

His parents' double-identities inspired the television show The Americans.

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With less than a year to go until election day, we look at who is winning the race to be the Democratic nominee.

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SportUS radio host fired over 'nice school shooting' comments

He said he wanted to break up the "never-ending" news coverage of President Trump's impeachment.

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SportUS immigration: Migrants camped on US border endure cold snap

Images of the hundreds of people camped out in Ciudad Juárez who are waiting to apply for US asylum.

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SportWATCH: New York City hit by a snow squall

A timelapse shows how the city was hit by a blast of sudden heavy snowfall and wind on Wednesday night.

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SportTrump impeachment: Key moments from debate

Republicans and Democrats spent hours exchanging verbal blows before voting to impeach President Trump.

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SportTrump impeachment: US president to face trial in Senate

The US president becomes only the third to be impeached and now faces a trial in the Senate.

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SportTrump and Clinton's impeachment - what's different now?

The BBC's Nick Bryant explains how this impeachment differs to the 1998 hearings which gripped the US.

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Donald Trump was at a rally in Michigan at the time members of Congress voted to impeach him.

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Nancy Pelosi announces that the abuse of power charges passed - and warns Democrats not to celebrate.

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Donald Trump is set to become the third US president in history to be impeached by the House of Representatives.

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The rapper - real name Daniel Hernandez - testified against his former gang.

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Congressman Barry Loudermilk was speaking during the House of Representatives debate.

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US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi opened the debate on impeachment ahead of the historic vote.

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The Canadian engineering giant reaches a settlement that sees other charges against it withdrawn.

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SportOlympic Manifesto: Speech that launched the modern Games to go on sale

The original Olympic Game Manifesto, written in 1892, is expected to fetch up to $1m.

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SportAdam Driver leaves interview 'because he can't stand listening to himself'

The Marriage Story actor reportedly couldn't bear to listen to a clip of his own performance.

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Members of the House of Representatives will vote on two impeachment charges on Wednesday.

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Acting ambassador Bill Taylor's testimony helped build the case for impeaching President Trump.

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A video of a nine-year-old boy finishing his cancer treatment has been shared widely on social media.

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The US Supreme Court justice talks to the BBC about impeachment, impartiality and presidential tweets.

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In an extraordinary intervention, the president sends a six-page letter denouncing the process.

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In a BBC interview, the Supreme Court judge responds to the president's call for the top US court to stop impeachment.

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SportRuth Bader Ginsburg says US abortion law hits poor women

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says restrictive laws affect won't impact wealthier women.

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SportToronto shooting victims file $114m lawsuit against Smith & Wesson

Two people were killed and 13 injured in a shooting in Toronto in July 2018.

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Investigations in Ukraine led by the president's lawyer have become central to the impeachment probe.

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The US president directly contradicts a unanimous vote in the Senate to recognise killings as genocide.

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Jens Söring was 18 when he was detained in 1986 over the brutal killing of his girlfriend's parents.

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Individuals and companies are fighting back against those who steal packages from outside homes.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the final film in the latest trilogy, completing the Skywalker saga.

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SportTornadoes tear through US south killing three

Officials say one person died in Louisiana and two in Alabama after storms triggered tornadoes.

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The family took far more money out of the OxyContin-producer after it admitted misleading marketing.

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All I Want For Christmas is You, first released in 1994, tops the Billboard Hot 100 Chart at last.

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Every Christmas, Jack Bubis transforms his hair salon in Washington DC into a winter wonderland.

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SportBoeing to temporarily halt 737 Max production in January

Manufacturer says it will stop production of troubled jet involved in two deadly crashes.

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Some politicians are facing anger from their constituents over the impeachment of Trump.

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Billionaires Barry Sherman, 75, and Honey Sherman, 70, were found strangled in December 2017.

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A US regulator ruled a freedom-of-expression motion filed by campaigners should be put to shareholders.

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The writer says quality of life in old age is something society has not come to terms with.

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The Eritrean-American comedian hopes the discovery of her Jewish identity can inspire others.

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The US envoy calls on North Korea to resume nuclear talks - as Pyongyang's self-imposed deadline looms.

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The ex-president said most of the world's problems came from old people, mostly men, holding onto power.

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SportBabe Ruth: Baseball player's landmark home run bat fetches $1m

The bat the baseball legend used in 1929 for his 500th home run was hidden in a friend's cupboard.

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SportHarvey Weinstein: Backlash over 'forgotten man' comments

Female accusers react to the movie mogul's claims his female empowerment legacy is being destroyed.

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SportTrump impeachment: Schumer calls for White House witnesses at trial

The call from the minority leader in the US Senate comes days before a vote to impeach Donald Trump.

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SportChance the Rapper cancels upcoming US tour

He says he'll instead spend time with family, make new music and develop his "best show to date".

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SportHallmark apologizes for pulling same-sex ads

The company withdrew the adverts under pressure from conservatives, then reversed its decision.

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SportMy Anna Delvey story: Strange encounters with a fake heiress

DJ Elle Dee shares her story of meeting con woman Anna Delvey on the New York party scene.

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SportTrump impeachment: President ‘a clear and present danger to democracy’

Top Democrats urge Republicans to cross party lines and side with them in impeaching Donald Trump.

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If a food label told you that you would need to run for 25 minutes to burn off the product's calories, would it put you off? A new study investigates.

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SportHow Mexicans saved a dying US town

Guymon, Oklahoma, was on its way to becoming a ghost town. Then Mexican immigrants arrived 20 years ago.

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weight loss fitnessKeto diet: 1-week meal plan and tips

Keto diets are high in fat and protein. Read on for a week-long keto meal plan, information on the best foods to eat, and some diet tips.

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SportQuadriga: Lawyers for users of bankrupt crypto firm seek exhumation of founder

Lawyers for Quadriga users say there are "questionable circumstances" behind Gerald Cotten's death.

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SportWhy women are fighting back against hair oppression

New legalisation to protect natural hair has brought national attention to this form of discrimination.

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SportUS governor issues 428 pardons during final days in office

Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin's pardons included a convicted murderer, whose brother donated to his campaign.

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SportDanny Aiello, Do The Right Thing actor, dies at 86

The veteran actor, best known as Sal in Spike Lee's Do The Right Thing, dies after a short illness.

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SportOctopus and eagle square off at Canadian fish farm

The duelling animals were found floating in the waters off Quatsino, British Columbia.

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SportTrump halts new tariffs in US China trade war

The so-called phase one deal will see billions of dollars in tariffs removed or delayed.

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SportHouse panel passes Trump impeachment charges

Impeachment of President Donald Trump gets closer as inquiry panel sends charges for House of Representatives vote.

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SportThree-digit suicide prevention hotline - 988 - given green light in US

When operational, the 988 number will replace a 12-digit hotline, making it easier to get help.

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SportNew Kentucky governor restores voting rights to ex-felons

The new state governor will return the vote to as many as 140,000 non-violent former felons.

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SportTrump 'signs off' on deal to pause US-China trade war

The two sides have reportedly reached a deal days before another round of tariffs was due to start.

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SportThe place where dead eagles are given a new life

Colorado's National Eagle Repository is the only one of its kind in the world.

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SportBritish Columbia man appears to steal Christmas tree

Surveillance footage shows police in Chilliwack, British Columbia, apprehending the suspect.

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SportNew Jersey attack 'may be domestic terror fuelled by anti-Semitism'

The FBI is taking over the investigation into a gun attack on a Jewish supermarket in Jersey City.

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SportChicago government van de-icing the road slides into lake

The Chicago local government vehicle was de-icing the road when it lost control.

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SportMLB: Marijuana removed from banned list after policy revision

Marijuana is to be taken off Major League Baseball's banned substances list, the governing body announces.

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SportTrump impeachment: US House judiciary panel to vote

The judiciary committee debates two charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

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SportAndrew Scheer: Canadian Conservative leader resigns

The Conservative leader is stepping down two months after his party's disappointing election loss.

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SportJersey City mourns after attack on Jewish shop

Crowds came to mourn victims of Tuesday's shooting which targeted a Jewish supermarket.

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SportSanta hacker speaks to girl via smart camera

Video shows a hacker talking to a young girl in her bedroom via her family's Ring camera.

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Peanut butter is high in protein and high in fat, but will it make you gain weight? Read this article to learn how peanut butter affects your weight.

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SportHarvey Weinstein 'reaches tentative $25m deal with accusers'

The reported deal comes ahead of the film mogul's separate rape and sexual assault trial next month.

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SportJoe Biden: Democratic presidential frontrunner denies one-term pledge

US media had reported that Mr Biden, 77, suggested to his aides he would only serve a single term.

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SportFull university scholarships offered to video gamers in Pennsylvania

The new game on US university campuses is behind computer screens as esports gets major investment.

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Sport‘How texts to my dead brother brought us together’

A Minneapolis woman started messaging her brother's old phone but she didn't expect what happened next.

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SportMississippi mum and dad graduate on same day just before son

A Mississippi couple who have seven kids graduate on the same day - just before their son.

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SportBoeing: Regulator admits 'mistake' over aircraft crashes

The Federal Aviation Administration allowed the 737 Max to keep flying despite knowing of crash risk.

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SportHarvey Weinstein dodders out of court with walking frame

A New York City judge increased the Hollywood's producer bail ahead of his sexual assault trial.

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SportRumors of War statue unveiled in Richmond, Virginia

The sculpture of an African American man was unveiled close to Confederate statues in Richmond.

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SportThanos creator labels Donald Trump a 'pompous fool' after Avengers tweet

The US president's campaign team put Trump's head onto the Marvel supervillain's body.

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SportNew Jersey killers 'targeted' Jewish supermarket

At least six people died, including two gunmen who the mayor says targeted a kosher supermarket.

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SportJersey City shootings: Sounds of gunfire fill streets

At least six people have died in a series of gun battles in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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SportPensacola attack: US grounds Saudi aviation students after navy base shooting

Flights for 300 aviation students are paused after the shooting at Pensacola left three sailors dead.

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Sport'Our parents ran a secret gay porn empire'

Karen and Barry Mason ran a successful gay porn business but tried to hide it from their children.

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SportJersey City: Deadly gun battle kills six people

A police officer is among six people killed in a battle that rages for least an hour.

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SportSteele dossier: Ex-British spy rejects Trump inquiry report

The author of the "Steele dossier" that alleged links between Mr Trump and Russia defends his work.

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SportGenaro García Luna: US arrests Mexico ex-minister on drugs charges

Genaro García Luna, architect of Mexico's "war on drugs", is accused of taking bribes from a cartel.

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SportWhy this cattle farmer moves his cows every day

Methane emissions from cattle contribute to climate change - but Will Harris says he has a solution.

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SportMerriam-Webster: Non-binary pronoun 'they' is word of year

The dictionary said searches for the non-binary pronoun on its website increased by 313% this year.

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SportChilled jogger calmly dodges avalanche in Canada

Bryon Howard was running in Lake Louise, Alberta, when he saw a huge wall of snow coming his way.

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SportUS reporter slapped on her backside during live TV report

Alex Bozarjian said her "power" was taken after a man hit her backside while reporting in Georgia.

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SportExxon wins New York climate change fight

A judge rules the firm did not mislead investors about climate change risks.

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SportUSMCA: Agreement reached on Nafta trade deal replacement

Democrats in Congress agree to approve the new US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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SportOPINION: Evidence for impeachment thin

The charges unveiled by Democrats suggest haste being put before justice, says legal expert Jonathan Turley.

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SportWATCH: 'The president is not above the law'

Democrat Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler announces the two articles of impeachment.

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SportWatch the Democrats reveal charges against Trump

Live coverage as Democrats are expected to unveil two articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump.

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SportTrump impeachment: House Democrats to unveil formal charges

The move is a key step towards a full vote in the US House of Representatives.

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SportIce Bucket Challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34

Pete Frates championed the campaign that raised millions for research into his ALS disease.

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SportDrugs and guns found on Juice Wrld's jet, police say

Police in Chicago say the rapper suffered a seizure as they questioned his entourage in an airport.

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SportGeorge Laurer, co-inventor of the barcode, dies at 94

The US engineer helped to perfect the technology to read barcodes, which revolutionised retail.

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SportJoe Biden's campaign trail across Iowa

The Democrat candidate and former vice-president has been travelling across Iowa to rally support.

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SportDo apostrophe's still matter?

The end of the Apostrophe Society has sparked debate over the modern state of grammar.

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SportStockton's universal basic income scheme

Stockton in California is providing poor residents with a universal basic income, but could it work nationally?

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SportTwo Canadians held for a year by China remain 'resilient'

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were detained shortly after Canada held a Chinese executive.

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Sport'No political bias' in FBI probe of Trump campaign

But the report also finds applications to spy on a Trump aide had "inaccuracies and omissions".

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SportE-scooter company Unicorn goes bust after spending big on Facebook ads

The Texas-based company reportedly sold just 350 of its $699 commuter scooters.

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SportPaul Volcker: Former US Federal Reserve chief dies aged 92

The former head of the US Federal Reserve was known for fighting inflation in the 1980s.

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SportArizona man arrested after wheelchair theft attempt

Police in Arizona have arrested a suspect caught on camera attempting to steal the wheelchair.

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SportPensacola attack gunman reported to have filed complaint

Mohammed Alshamrani alleged a naval instructor mocked his moustache in front of other students.

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Sport'I slept in a cupboard for three months'

Entrepreneur Mathias Mikkelsen was so desperate to get into a 'hacker house' he slept in a closet.

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SportAmerican's 'perfect' whisky collection up for sale

Nearly 4,000 bottles of rare whisky owned by a US businessman will go on sale in an online auction next year.

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SportWhite House hopeful Elizabeth Warren paid $1.9m for past legal work

Under pressure, the US Democratic hopeful says she earned the sum from legal work over decades.

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SportCaroll Spinney: Sesame Street's Big Bird puppeteer dies

US puppeteer Caroll Spinney has died after a long career as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.

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SportJuice Wrld: US rapper dies aged 21 'after seizure at airport'

The rapper best known for viral hit Lucid Dreams reportedly suffered a seizure at a Chicago airport.

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SportPensacola attack: US to review screening of foreign military

The defence secretary's comments come after a Saudi student killed three sailors in Florida.

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SportArt Basel: Maurizio Cattelan's $120,000 banana eaten by artist

The artwork, titled Comedian, consisted of a banana duct-taped to a wall.

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SportTrump impeachment: House Democrats make constitutional case

Democrats lay out their constitutional grounds for impeachment as the process gathers pace.

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SportAnthony Joshua beats Andy Ruiz Jr to reclaim heavyweight world titles

Anthony Joshua wins his world heavyweight title rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr by unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia.

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SportPensacola shooting: Saudi students questioned after Navy-base attack

Authorities have not specified a connection with the dead gunman, who was also a Saudi national.

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SportUnited Airlines passenger stung by scorpion during flight

The scorpion fell out of the woman's trousers on a flight from San Francisco to Atlanta.

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People choose to become vegetarian for many different reasons, but there are a few things to consider before starting a vegetarian diet. Learn more here.

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SportUS and Iranian men released in 'prisoner swap'

Xiyue Wang was jailed in Iran in 2016 while Massoud Soleimani was arrested at a US airport last year.

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SportPG&E: California power firm to pay $13.5bn to wildfire victims

Utility giant PG&E reaches a settlement over several fires tied to the firm's equipment.

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SportPensacola shooting: Saudi king condemns 'barbaric' attack

A deadly attack by a Saudi air force member "in no way" represents the kingdom, Donald Trump is told.

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SportFriends actor Ron Leibman dies at the age of 82

The award-winning actor, best known for playing Rachel's dad in Friends, had a decorated career.

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SportTrump halts plan to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists

The US president vowed to label Mexican drug gangs as terrorists after US citizens were ambushed.

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SportTrump impeachment: White House signals it will not attend hearings

The administration describes the process as a "charade" in a letter to the House judiciary committee.

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SportCanada marks 30 years since Montreal Massacre

Fourteen women were killed in the anti-feminist attack at Ecole Polytechnique on 6 December 1989.

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SportElon Musk wins 'pedo guy' defamation case

The Tesla founder did not defame a UK diver who helped in a Thai cave rescue, a US jury finds.

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SportHow US law professors teach impeachment

What happens in a constitution law class just as the impeachment inquiry of President Trump is under way?

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SportShootout after jewellery store raid in Florida leaves four dead

Two suspects raid a jewellery store before hijacking a UPS truck and getting into a shootout with police.

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SportVirginia bans prison strip-searches for children

The governor's order comes after an eight-year-old visiting her dad was ordered to strip naked.

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SportPensacola shooting: Three killed in US naval base classroom shooting

The shooting in a "classroom building" at a Florida base is the second at a US naval site in a week.

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SportJane Fonda: Who is the actor behind Fire Drill Fridays protests?

A profile of the Hollywood actor and activist.

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SportBloomberg denies trying to buy White House election

Asked about other Democrats, the billionaire mogul said "Donald Trump would eat them up."

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SportUber had 6,000 US sexual assault reports in two years

The figures come as the ride-hailing company is under intense pressure globally over safety issues.

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SportUS jobs growth jumps in November

The economy added a higher-than-expected 266,000 jobs, helped by the return of striking GM workers.

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Sport'You're a damn liar, man' - Biden in heated exchange with voter

The Democratic presidential hopeful reacts after being challenged over his son's Ukraine activities.

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SportWest Virginia prison staff suspended over Nazi salute

The image shows employees in West Virginia making the gesture during a training session.

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SportBoy, 5, invites entire class to watch his adoption

"Family doesn't have to be DNA, because family is support and love," his teacher tells the class.

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SportR. Kelly faces bribery charge over 1994 marriage to Aaliyah

The singer reportedly bribed an Illinois official to get a fake ID to marry teenage singer Aaliyah.

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SportWedding planning websites curb promotion of US plantation venues

Wedding websites will limit adverts for plantations after urging by a civil rights group.

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SportThrone Speech: Six things on Trudeau's to-do list

Justin Trudeau promises to tackle climate change, tighten gun control and sooth regional divides.

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SportJoe Biden: John Kerry endorses presidential bid

The ex-secretary of state says Mr Biden has "the wisdom and standing to fix what Trump has broken".

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SportUS charges Russian nationals over Evil Corp hacking attacks

The group allegedly stole "billions" worldwide and conducted work for a Russian intelligence agency.

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SportHackerOne pays $20,000 bug bounty after 'sloppy' breach

A firm that helps Goldman Sachs and Uber find flaws in their code has its own defences hacked.

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SportTrump impeachment to go ahead - Pelosi

US House of Representatives will proceed with articles of impeachment against President Trump, Speaker Pelosi says

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SportGeorge Zimmerman sues Trayvon Martin's family for $100m

The neighbourhood watch volunteer was cleared of murdering the black teenager who he shot dead in the US in 2012.

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New research in hibernating mammals reveals that noncoding DNA may play a role in mechanisms related to obesity control in humans and other animals.

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SportJustin Timberlake says sorry to Jessica Biel for 'lapse in judgement'

The singer says "nothing happened" after he is pictured holding hands with a co-star.

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SportPearl Harbor shooting: US sailor kills workers at Hawaii navy base

Officials say a US sailor opened fire at the historic Pearl Harbor military base in Hawaii.

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SportHuawei launches a new legal challenge against US ban

The Chinese company filed the case after it was labelled as a security threat by Washington.

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SportNaomi Wolf and Australian MP in Christmas tree row

Naomi Wolf and Australian minister Angus Taylor feud over accounts of their time at Oxford University.

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SportCave diver tells court Elon Musk tweets 'humiliated' him

Vernon Unsworth tells a court that he felt "ashamed" after the Tesla founder dubbed him "pedo guy".

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SportUS bishop resigns amid abuse cover-up accusations

Bishop Richard J Malone of New York state's Buffalo oversaw a scandal-hit diocese.

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SportTrump impeachment inquiry: The case for and against

Experts are debating what the Constitution says about impeachment, in light of the inquiry into President Trump.

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SportJane Fonda protests against climate change

The actress told the BBC fossil fuel companies have committed "crimes against humanity".

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SportTrump impeachment: New phase begins in congressional inquiry

The House Judiciary Committee prepares to write articles of impeachment after hearing expert witnesses.

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SportBolaWrap: LA police to use 'Batman-style' device to snare suspects

Police say the gadget can restrain people without force, amid scrutiny of law enforcement tactics.

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SportPeloton exercise bike ad mocked as being 'sexist' and 'dystopian'

A Christmas ad for the exercise bike firm has been mocked on social media as being "out of touch".

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SportElon Musk testifies in California 'pedo guy' court case

The Tesla founder says his tweet about a British cave diver was responding to "an unprovoked attack".

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SportUS House votes for sanctions on Chinese officials over Uighur treatment

The bill - which needs to be approved by President Trump - has been called "malicious" by China.

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SportGoogle co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin to step down from parent firm

Larry Page and Sergey Brin announce they are stepping down from their positions at Alphabet.

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Sport'English Only': The movement to limit Spanish speaking in US

Attempts persist to make English the official language of the US. But what real power does it have?

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SportCongressman Duncan Hunter pleads guilty to misusing campaign funds

Republican Duncan Hunter and his wife spent thousands of dollars on themselves, prosecutors say.

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SportTrump impeachment evidence overwhelming - House report

A key report says that the US president "placed his own personal" interests above those of the US.

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SportNato summit: Trump and Macron clash in London

They sparred over alliance funding and fighting IS, after Trump accused Macron of "nasty" comments.

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SportKamala Harris 'to end bid for US presidency'

Democratic Senator Kamala Harris is to end her bid to take on Donald Trump in the 2020 US presidential race, media reports say

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SportLeague of Legends firm to pay £8m to settle gender discrimination case

The publisher of the popular video game says it'll pay £8m to settle a broad gender discrimination case.

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SportUS national parks face 'crisis' over invasive animal species

More than half of US national parks are threatened by invasive animals, like pythons and feral pigs.

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SportTrump: Democrats' impeachment inquiry 'unpatriotic'

Speaking at a Nato summit in London, he says the inquiry is a "bad thing for our country".

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SportRapinoe wins top football prize

USA's Megan Rapinoe has won Women's Ballon d'Or for 2019, with England's Lucy Bronze the runner-up.

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SportLouis van Amstel says teacher 'bullied his son for having two dads'

The teacher, who has been sacked, allegedly told the 11-year-old boy that "homosexuality is wrong".

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The Trump campaign said credentials will be withheld due to Bloomberg's "open bias".

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The US actors' union launches an investigation into the departure of Gabrielle Union.

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The US movie theatre in Washington state was sent a "highly contagious human substance" by mistake.

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The Hollywood actor dismisses Jair Bolsonaro's claim he "gave money to set the Amazon on fire".

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Canada's Supreme Court backs a woman who was handcuffed and fined for not holding on to an escalator.

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Chicago Police are investigating a video that shows an officer slamming a man to the ground.

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Comic book creators search for ways to combat the rise of illegal digital sharing of their work.

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Beijing says it will take firm counter-measures if Washington continues "down the wrong path".

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The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".

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Gordon Sondland, US ambassador to the EU, is at the centre of allegations against President Trump.

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SportImpeachment inquiry: Trump Ukraine phone call 'improper' - Vindman

A US official tells the impeachment inquiry that Donald Trump made inappropriate political demands.

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SportAmerican Airlines admits 'soap spill' did not divert flight

The airline initially made the claim after a flight was diverted because two crew members fell unconscious.

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SportJuul faces mounting state lawsuits in US

The vaping firm is accused of targeting youth and misrepresenting the safety of its products.

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SportWas Taylor Swift really banned from playing her hits?

Taylor's label can't stop her performing her own songs. The problem comes when she puts them online.

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SportEpstein guards charged with falsifying records

Two prison guards tasked with watching Jeffrey Epstein on night he killed himself charged with falsifying records.

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SportTrump impeachment: Do Republican claims stand up to scrutiny?

What's the truth behind claims by President Trump and other Republicans over the Ukraine affair?

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weight loss fitnessAverage US BMI on the rise despite increasing weight loss efforts

Over a 15 year time period, the number of people in the United States who reported trying to lose weight increased — but so too did the average BMI.

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weight loss fitnessBloated or pregnant: How to tell

Bloating is a common symptom of pregnancy, but there are many other causes of bloating and other signs of pregnancy. Find out how to tell the difference between being bloated or pregnant here.

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SportUS state department official quits amid 'inflated CV' claims

But Mina Chang denies US media claims that she faked a university degree and a Time magazine cover.

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SportUS and Australian hostage freed in Taliban prisoner swap

The men were released on Tuesday as three high-ranking Taliban prisoners arrived in Qatar, sources say.

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SportNew Jeffrey Epstein accuser calls on Prince Andrew to talk

Woman identified as "Jane Doe 15" accuses Jeffrey Epstein of abusing her as a 15-year-old.

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SportPrince Andrew: KPMG ends sponsorship of royal's scheme

The controversy over the duke's ties to Jeffrey Epstein is understood to have been a factor in the move.

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SportChick-fil-A tweaks giving policies after protests

The firm has drawn fire for its owner's stance on same-sex marriage.

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SportShould workers be allowed to nap at work?

The US government has issued a directive banning sleeping at work. But sleep experts say they should reconsider.

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SportJewish settlements no longer illegal - US

The US shifts its position on Israel's Jewish settlements, no longer viewing them as inconsistent with international law.

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SportCelebrities and politicians respond to halted execution

After new evidence was brought forward, a Texas court decided to delay the death of Rodney Reed.

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SportPrince Andrew: Royalty has failed Epstein's accusers, says lawyer

A lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein's accusers says Prince Andrew should apologise for the pair's friendship.

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SportImpeachment: Trump will 'strongly consider' testifying

The US president says he likes "the idea" of testifying in the impeachment inquiry into his conduct.

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SportKylie Jenner sells stake in cosmetics company for $600m

The reality TV star said she is building the brand into an "international beauty powerhouse".

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SportDe-clutter guru Marie Kondo opens online store

After preaching against household clutter, the best-selling author is launching a store selling homeware.

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SportFour killed at California family gathering in 'targeted' shooting

At least one gunman opens fire during a family gathering, just days after a deadly school shooting.

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SportJoker becomes first R-rated film to make $1bn at global box office

The origin tale, starring Joaquin Phoenix, reached the landmark despite not being released in China.

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SportDisney+ fans without answers after thousands hacked

Hours after its new streaming service was launched, customer details were sold on the dark web for under £10

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Sport'I'm Hispanic but can't speak Spanish'

Figgy is Mexican-American but he can't speak Spanish - he explains why that matters.

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SportMichael Bloomberg apologises for 'stop-and-frisk' policy

The former New York mayor backed a tactic that disproportionately targeted black and Latino residents.

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SportTrump defends Biden over North Korea's 'rabid dog' jibe

In a surprising tweet, Donald Trump suggests North Korea's rant against Joe Biden went too far.

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SportUS election 2020: Democrats respond to Obama's warning

Some call for party unity while others defend their policies as Barack Obama's remarks fuel debate.

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SportJohn Bel Edwards: Democrat wins governor election in Louisiana

The news is a blow to President Donald Trump who strongly backed the Republican candidate.

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weight loss fitnessExercise after the age of 60 may prevent heart disease, stroke

A new study from South Korea finds that increased activity can reduce the risks of heart attack and stroke among people over the age of 60.

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weight loss fitnessDepression: 35 extra minutes of exercise daily slashes risk

New research finds that both high and low intensity physical activity can help offset a genetic predisposition to developing depression.

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SportTrump's health 'very good' after unscheduled physical exam

The White House dismissed concerns about the exam's timing, saying he "remains healthy".

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SportAmerican Kurds take up Syria fight as Erdogan visits Trump

The visit of the Turkish president to the White House has spurred Kurdish-American activists into action.

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SportColin Kaepernick does not attend NFL private workout

Colin Kaepernick does not attend an NFL-arranged private workout, holding his own session at a high school.

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SportWhy US tech giants are putting billions into housing

The booming tech industry has pushed San Francisco house prices out of the reach of ordinary workers.

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SportRobyn Crawford opens up on Whitney Houston

"It was love and it was open and it was honest," the star's former assistant tells the BBC.

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SportPrince Andrew questioned over Epstein friendship

The prince tells the BBC he has "no recollection" of meeting a US woman who says she was forced to have sex with him.

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SportMeet Mani Love - the basketball player who's 4ft 5in tall

Mani Love is the shortest person to play for the Harlem Globetrotters in New York and is visiting school's in the West Midlands.

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SportHarrison Dillard: Former Olympic 100m and 110m hurdles champion dies aged 96

Harrison Dillard, the men's 100m champion at the London 1948 Olympics, dies in Cleveland at the age of 96.

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SportPrince Andrew interview: Jeffrey Epstein stay was 'wrong thing to do'

The Duke of York says at the time he felt it was "honourable" to stay at the convicted sex offender's home.

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SportUS election 2020: Obama issues warning to 'revolutionary' Democrats

"The average American doesn't think we have to completely tear down the system," Mr Obama warns.

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SportHeiress Tiffany Li found not guilty of murdering ex-boyfriend

Tiffany Li's lawyer says the acquittal over her ex-boyfriend's death was not facilitated by her wealth.

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SportImpeachment inquiry: Trump 'asked for probe in Ukraine with envoy'

A US diplomatic aide says he overheard an envoy's phone call with the president in July.

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SportRodney Reed: Texas court halts execution in high-profile case

Rodney Reed had been set to die in days, but lawyers say new evidence proves he is innocent of murder.

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SportChildren trying to spell tricky Spanish words

In the US there are more than 41 million people who speak Spanish. American youngsters in Washington, DC, explain why they think it's valuable.

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SportInventor of the famed 'Sourtoe Cocktail' has died

Captain Dick Stevenson invented the alcoholic cocktail with a desiccated human toe floating in it.

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SportTrump impeachment inquiry: President tweets furious attack on envoy

The president criticised the former US envoy to Ukraine in the middle of her impeachment testimony.

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Sport'One in a million' three antler deer spotted in US

The rare deer was spotted in Michigan by a retired legislator turned amateur wildlife photographer.

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SportHow Irish hurling came to the US

Ahead of a big game, what is this ancient Irish sport that's finding new popularity in America?

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SportTrump ally Roger Stone convicted of lying to Congress

Roger Stone, former adviser to President Donald Trump, convicted on charges stemming from Russia inquiry

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SportTrump's live-tweets 'intimidating' - Yovanovitch

Marie Yovanovitch responds to President Trump's tweeted attacks while she testifies to Congress.

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weight loss fitnessWhat are the health benefits of yerba maté tea?

Yerba maté is made from the leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, a type of South American holy. It has a number of potential health benefits. Read this article to learn more about these benefits, some potential risks, and how to prepare it.

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SportCanada refuses visas to over a dozen African AI researchers

Visa hassles made another AI conference move to Ethiopia, rather than deal with Canadian officials.

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SportBrowns' Garrett attacks Steelers' QB with helmet

Cleveland Browns' defensive end Myles Garrett faces a lengthy ban after hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph with a helmet.

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SportTaylor Swift says AMA performance in doubt amid music feud

The singer claims music bosses Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta won't let her perform her old songs.

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SportStudents evacuated in California school shooting

At least two people were killed after a gunman opened fire at a school in Santa Clarita, California.

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SportUS silicone death: Briton Donna Francis sentenced to year in jail

The judge told Donna Francis during her sentencing in New York that she got away with murder.

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SportWatching impeachment hearing in Trump country

The TV cameras were rolling on the impeachment hearings - how did it go down in the Trump heartlands?

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SportA beginner's guide to impeachment and Trump

Three BBC reporters break down the key points as the impeachment inquiry goes public.

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SportUS gynaecologist 'performed hysterectomies without consent'

Javaid Perwaiz, an obstetrician-gynaecologist, allegedly carried out unnecessary surgeries on women.

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SportWhite House hopeful Elizabeth Warren baits billionaires

Elizabeth Warren's latest ad promoting her wealth tax has received some pushback from the 1%.

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SportTrump impeachment inquiry: Right-wing media denounce 'boring' TV premiere

How Trump supporters interpreted the first day of the televised impeachment inquiry.

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SportRyan Straschnitzki: Paralysed hockey player moves his leg after surgery

Ryan Straschnitzki was injured in the deadly April 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash.

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SportErdogan shows anti-Kurdish video to senators at White House

Turkey's president got an icy response when he tried to sway pro-Kurdish US senators, sources say.

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SportSeveral injured in California school shooting

A suspect wearing black clothing opened fire minutes before the school day was due to start. police say.

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SportUS election 2020: Deval Patrick announces presidential bid

The former Massachusetts governor joins 17 other Democrats running for the party's nomination.

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SportFather and daughter ballet video breaks stereotypes, says teacher

Erin Lee of the Echappe dance school in Philadelphia says the dads are "super committed".

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SportPascal Siakam: Toronto Raptors star & his unconventional path from Cameroon to NBA

Pascal Siakam might have been a priest. Or a footballer. The path that led him to the NBA is not what you would call conventional.

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SportTurkey to extradite American IS suspect 'stranded on border'

The alleged militant spent four days stuck between the Turkey and Greece borders.

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SportUS Senator blocks move to say Armenian mass killing was genocide

Lindsey Graham said lawmakers should not "sugarcoat history or try to rewrite it".

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SportWashington teacher arrested for threatening to shoot students

The 58-year-old geometry teacher repeated the threat when questioned by police in Washington state.

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SportCows swept away by Hurricane Dorian found alive in North Carolina

Officials believe the three cows washed up on the Outer Banks after swimming for up to five miles.

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SportKodak Black: Rapper sentenced to nearly four years in prison

The hip-hop star, who had a number one album in the US last December, admitted weapon charges.

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SportApple Store worker 'texts himself customer's intimate photo'

After a phone screen repair, the woman was shocked to find an "extremely personal" photo had been sent.

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SportTrump impeachment inquiry: New claims amid public hearing

Donald Trump was overheard asking about "investigations" into Joe Biden, a top US diplomat says.

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SportIdaho library user 'hides books criticising Trump'

A librarian in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, says a patron is hiding books with a liberal viewpoint.

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SportProject Nightingale: Google probed over US patient data deal

Regulator says it will examine the details of Google's deal with a major healthcare firm in the US.

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SportCirque du Soleil founder detained for growing cannabis on private island

Guy Laliberte's company says the plant is grown on his island in the South Pacific for personal use.

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SportOne-off Friends TV reunion on the cards - but it won't be a reboot

An unscripted show starring all six Friends is reportedly in the pipeline, but it won't be a reboot.

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SportTesla to build first European factory in Berlin

Elon Musk says "outstanding" German engineering is part of the reason he picked the new factory site.

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SportArctic blast: US temperatures plummet to record lows

Several places experience record-breaking low temperatures as an Arctic air mass hits the country.

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SportHow do you update an iconic electric guitar?

How do you update an iconic product like the Fender Stratocaster electric guitar?

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SportHillary Clinton 'under enormous pressure' to run in 2020

The former Democratic nominee refuses to rule it out, telling the BBC: "Never say never."

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SportHundreds of meteor sightings reported

The American Meteor Society said it received more than 120 reports of a meteor sighting.

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SportDaca: US Supreme Court seems to back Trump on key immigration case

The fate of hundreds of thousands of migrants who arrived in the US as children hangs in the balance.

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SportMark Sanford: Republican challenger to Trump gives up campaign

The long-time Trump critic said impeachment was taking "all the oxygen out of the room".

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SportDrug resistance a rising threat in Canada - report

Over 25% infections in the country are resistant to drugs and the figure is rising, scientists warn.

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SportDaca: Dreamers take fight with Trump to Supreme Court

The fate of hundreds of thousands of migrants who arrived in the US as children hangs in the balance.

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SportAmerican Islamic State suspect 'stranded on Turkey border'

An alleged US Islamic State militant is stuck after Turkey deported him and Greece refused him entry.

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SportProject Nightingale: Google accesses trove of US patient data

The tech giant has struck a deal with huge US health firm Ascension, giving it access to the records.

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SportHillary Clinton 'wants to hug Meghan over racist treatment'

The Duchess of Sussex "deserves a lot better", the former US presidential candidate says.

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SportMarty v Marvel: Kevin Feige responds to Scorsese's 'not cinema' comments

Kevin Feige says his claims that superhero films are "not cinema" are "unfortunate" and "not true".

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There are many strategies to help curb binge eating, including identifying and removing triggers, planning meals, and reducing stress. Learn more in this article.

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SportSan Diego State University suspends fraternities after student dies

San Diego State University suspends 14 fraternities after 19-year-old Dylan Hernandez's death.

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SportAfghanistan announces Taliban prisoner swap to free hostages

President Ashraf Ghani says three Taliban militants will be freed for Timothy Weeks and Kevin King.

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Sport'OK boomer': Abigail Disney tells those offended to 'sit down'

Abigail Disney hits out at fellow baby boomers offended by the phrase, saying they should "sit down".

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SportJimmy Carter in hospital for brain procedure

The US ex-president, 95, is said to be resting comfortably ahead of the procedure at an Atlanta clinic.

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SportHillary Clinton: 'Shameful' not to publish Russia report

A report on alleged Russian interference in the UK should come out, says the former US presidential candidate.

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SportThe 'indestructible' robots who can do backflips

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology released a video of nine four-legged robots hopping around the campus.

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weight loss fitnessDiet, body clock, hormones, and metabolism: What's the link?

A new study of mice has shown how stress hormones control fat and sugar levels in a time dependent way and how a high calorie diet can alter this rhythm.

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SportHoodie gets Quebec politician thrown out of legislature

A Quebec politician was kicked out of the provincial legislature because she wore a hoodie.

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SportWhy being kind could help you live longer

A new institute has been set up to study kindness - and how it could help us live longer lives.

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SportUSS Grayback: Missing WW2 submarine found after 75 years

The original documents giving its location had been mistranslated and were missing a digit.

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SportNew Jersey: Sports car crashes into first floor

The driver and passenger both died after losing control of the car in Toms River, New Jersey.

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SportTrump impeachment: How Ukraine story unfolded

It's a complicated story - here's how Trump got into deeper and deeper trouble over Ukraine.

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SportPaula White-Cain: Faith advisers in the White House

Televangelist Paula White-Cain is Trump's spiritual adviser and a controversial figure.

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SportNeil Young says US citizenship 'delayed over marijuana'

The Canadian singer, who lives in California, says he has been told to prove "moral character".

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SportBroadway pays tributes to Laurel Griggs, 13, who dies of asthma attack

Lights were dimmed for the 13-year-old, who her family says died from a "massive asthma attack".

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