SportHuawei's full-page WSJ advert: "Don't believe everything you hear"

Chinese tech giant Huawei runs a US newspaper ad telling readers, "don’t believe everything you hear".

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SportBin Laden: US offers reward for Osama's son Hamza

Hamza Bin Laden is believed to be emerging as a key leader of the Islamist militant group al-Qaeda.

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SportTrudeau and Wilson-Raybould: The scandal that could unseat Canada's PM

The Canadian leader is accused of pressuring his ex-attorney general to cut a deal with a company facing corruption charges

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SportMichael Jackson 'abused us hundreds of time'

Two men tell the BBC the singer sexually abused them from the ages of seven and 10.

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SportViewpoint: Trump's biggest legal headache might not be Mueller

Law professor Jonathan Turley assesses whether Michael Cohen has increased the legal risk for his former boss.

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SportYouTube bans comments on all videos of children

The streaming platform is disabling comments on videos of children after paedophiles left predatory comments.

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SportEmotional support pit bull 'mauled girl at Portland airport'

A five-year-old girl was mauled by a passenger's dog while waiting to catch a flight, a lawsuit claims.

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SportN Korea: We won't move on talks with Trump

Its foreign minister says Pyongyang's position will not change even if the US seeks further talks.

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SportPam Northam: Virginia's first lady in cotton-picking race row

A family alleges the governor's wife handed children cotton and told them to imagine they were slaves.

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SportAndré Previn dies at the age of 89

Oscar-winning film composer, renowned conductor and star of one of Morecambe & Wise's best-known sketches dies at 89.

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Sport90210 actor Luke Perry suffers stroke

The 52-year-old was hospitalised in Los Angeles, where he was filming Netflix show Riverdale.

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SportFloods and mudslides turn California wine towns to 'islands'

The only way to access the towns, which are under mandatory evacuation, is by boat.

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SportSNC-Lavalin: Trudeau denies wrongdoing in corruption case

An ex-justice minister says she was inappropriately pressured to go easy on a construction giant.

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Water chestnuts are tuber vegetables that grow underwater. They are low in calories and contain antioxidants, and they can be a healthful addition to a balanced diet.

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SportMichael Jackson accuser: 'Michael chose me'

Wade Robson says he didn't think Jackson's alleged abuse was wrong because "he loves me".

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SportLady Gaga shoots down Bradley Cooper romance rumours after Oscars duet

The singer laughs off comments about their passionate Oscars duet - saying they were just acting.

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SportTrump-Kim summit: US president emerges the 'biggest loser'

Kim Jong-un got his handshake, but President Donald Trump returns without his much-heralded deal.

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SportPresident Trump defends Kim Jong-un over death of US student

President Trump defends Kim Jong-un over US student who died after being jailed by North Korea.

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SportUS economic growth continues to slow

Weaker consumer spending weighed on growth during the fourth quarter of 2018.

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SportManchester Pride: Ariana Grande responds to backlash

The US singer responds to concerns about a straight artist headlining the LGBT event in Manchester.

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SportTrump 'impressed' by one thing Cohen said

"He didn't lie about one thing, he said 'no collusion'," the US president said of his former fixer.

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SportOtto Warmbier: Trump defends Kim over US student's death

The US president says he will take Mr Kim's word he did not know about Otto Warmbier's ordeal.

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SportFiat Chrysler to invest $4.5bn in US production plants

The says it will create 6,500 new jobs and open the first Detroit assembly plant in 30 years.

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SportTrump criticises former lawyer Michael Cohen's testimony

President Trump describes Michael Cohen's testimony as "shameful" during questions at Hanoi summit.

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SportWhy are more and more car companies teaming up?

Daimler and BMW are the latest to join forces as new technologies threaten to upend the car industry.

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SportMichael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress.

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SportWhat President Bush's dog Sully did next

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy.

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SportJody Wilson-Raybould: Ex-minister claims 'interference' and 'veiled threats'

The ex-justice minister says she faced 'sustained' pressure over SNC-Lavalin prosecution.

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SportUS gun laws: House passes bill expanding background checks

The legislation expands background checks for all gun sales but the Senate is unlikely to approve it.

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SportTrump and Kim set for second day of Vietnam talks

The US and North Korean leaders are due to discuss removing nuclear arms from the Korean peninsula.

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SportTrump urged to stay tough over China trade deal

Congress said the Trump administration should hold out for a substantive deal with China.

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SportSelma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'

The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis.

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SportJoe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global

Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead.

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SportMelissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer

The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting".

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weight loss fitnessWhich foods to avoid when trying to lose weight

When trying to lose weight, it is important to choose nutritionally dense foods and to avoid those that are high in calories, sugars, and unhealthful fats but low in nutrients. Here, learn about 14 foods to avoid when dieting.

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SportLive: Trump's former lawyer talks to Congress

According to prepared testimony, Mr Cohen will brand Mr Trump a "racist", a "conman" and a "cheat".

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SportTrump knew about email hack, Cohen expected to tell Congress

According to prepared testimony, the ex-fixer will brand Mr Trump a "racist", "conman" and "cheat".

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A new review suggests that the prefrontal cortex, a brain area involved in planning and decision making, has a 'reciprocal relationship' with obesity.

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SportTrump and Kim to start Vietnam summit with dinner

The US and North Korean leaders will have a one-on-one chat on Wednesday, then dinner with aides.

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SportMaking a Murderer: Steven Avery wins right to appeal

A US man whose murder conviction was the focus of the hit Netflix series wins a motion to appeal.

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SportHouse to vote on revoking Trump border wall national emergency

The resolution to revoke the emergency over the US-Mexico border is facing pushback from Republicans.

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SportDonald Trump in Vietnam for summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

The US president lands in Hanoi for his second summit with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un.

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Sport'Thousands of US child migrants sexually abused'

Documents show US agencies received thousands of sex abuse complaints at US detention facilities.

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SportMichael Cohen to accuse Trump of racism and criminal conduct

Donald Trump's former lawyer is expected to accuse the president of possible tax fraud and racism.

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SportUS 'won't intervene' in Saudi hit-and-run murder case

A US diplomat says a Saudi murder suspect is unlikely to face justice after fleeing the US.

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SportDad and daughter fined $4m for stealing winning lottery ticket

The real winner was finally awarded C$12.5m four years after he purchased the ticket.

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SportAmtrak train stuck in Oregon since Sunday after hitting tree

Passengers says diapers and female sanitary products are running out and stress levels are rising.

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SportJagmeet Singh: Leader of Canada's NDP party becomes MP

Mr Singh, 38, is the first ethnic minority leader of a major federal party in the country.

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SportOscars 2019: Higher ratings and after-party fun

This year's ceremony saw a 11% increase in viewers after a four-year decline in ratings.

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SportTrump doesn't understand economics, says former Fed chair Janet Yellen

Former US central bank head Janet Yellen says the president has no grasp of key issues or the Fed's purpose.

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SportEtsy shares surge as revenue hits $200m

The gains capped the firm's strongest year of revenue growth since 2015.

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SportVenezuela crisis: Univision team 'briefly detained' after Maduro interview

Veteran Univision journalist Jorge Ramos says President Nicolás Maduro did not like his questions.

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SportHot, disabled and not afraid to show it

It's hard to find a new hashtag, but Andrew Gurza did just that, with #DisabledPeopleAreHot.

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SportTesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

The financial regulator in the US asks a judge to hold the Tesla boss in contempt over a tweet.

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SportR Kelly to be released on bail over sexual abuse charges

The R&B star posted his $100,000 bail after pleading not guilty to 10 charges of sex abuse in court.

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SportAlabama editor in KKK row replaced by black woman

The editor who called for the Ku Klux Klan to lynch Democrats stepped down in favour of a black female.

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SportRobert Kraft: No 'special justice' for accused NFL owner

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is charged with twice paying for sex at a Florida day spa.

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SportAmerican oil worker Danny Burch freed after captivity in Yemen

Danny Burch, 63, "has been recovered" and reunited with his family, US President Donald Trump said.

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SportTrump-Kim summit: What it's like to negotiate with North Korea

Christopher Hill led the US delegation to the six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear programme from 2005 to 2009.

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SportR Kelly pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges in court

The R&B star was dressed in a jumpsuit in a Chicago court when his lawyer entered the plea.

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SportHighlights from the Oscars 2019

A look at what happened, who won what and who said what at the Oscars 2019.

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SportEx-security officials: 'No factual basis' for Trump wall

Security veterans from both parties will say "there is no factual basis" for a border emergency.

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SportCraig Coley given $21m for false murder charge

Craig Coley served 38 years in jail, but a review of DNA evidence helped to clear his name in 2017.

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SportTrump: North Korea 'could be great power' without nuclear weapons

The president's remarks come after his secretary of state said North Korea is still a nuclear threat.

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SportYouTube takes ads off 'anti-vax' video channels

The World Health Organization said anti-vaccine views were a "top 10 global health threat" in 2019.

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SportOscars 2019: Spike Lee says Green Book 'not my cup of tea'

Peter Farrelly's Green Book beat Spike Lee's BlacKkKlansman to Best Picture at the Oscars.

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SportOscars 2019: Olivia Colman and Green Book spring surprise wins

The British actress wins over Hollywood with a tearful speech, while Green Book is named best film.

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SportSerena Williams: Cartoon accused of racism cleared by press watchdog

An Australian newspaper's image of Serena Williams having a tantrum drew global criticism last year.

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SportIn full: The Oscars red carpet

Lady Gaga, Olivia Colman and all the Hollywood stars on the red carpet for the 2019 Oscars

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SportThe three friends behind a $1bn healthy fast-food firm

How three college students set up popular restaurant chain Sweetgreen.

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SportMichael Jackson doc director challenges 'cult of celebrity'

The director of Leaving Neverland speaks about interviewing Michael Jackson's alleged victims for his documentary.

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SportHurricane Irma survivor’s unusual new home

Rob DePiazza's home was destroyed by Hurricane Irma, so he's reconstructing it with shipping containers.

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SportUS to delay further tariffs on Chinese goods

President Donald Trump said "substantial progress" had been made in trade talks with Beijing.

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Finding the best way for older adults to lose weight safely can be challenging. A new study may help guide nutritional decisions in this population.

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SportIndependent Spirit Awards: Beale Street wins big ahead of Oscars

If Beale Street Could Talk was the big winner at the Independent Spirit Awards.

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SportOscars 2019: How will the ceremony change this year?

The Academy Awards are making a few changes in an effort to stop the ratings from falling further.

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SportSaudi Arabia announces princess as US ambassador

Princess Rima bint Bandar al-Saud will become the country's first woman to lead a diplomatic mission.

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Sport#MeToo Oscars: What's changed?

The 2018 Oscars directly addressed the #MeToo movement, so how are women faring in the industry this year?

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SportR Kelly: Singer's bail set at $1m after sex abuse charges

The singer's lawyer said he maintains his innocence of the charges, most of which involve minors.

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SportStanley Donen: Singin' in the Rain co-director dies aged 94

Stanley Donen directed classic Hollywood musicals including Funny Face and On the Town.

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SportR Kelly: Singer charged with sexual abuse in Chicago

The R&B star as been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, some involving minors.

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SportMelissa McCarthy: Oscar-nominated actress wins a Golden Raspberry

Melissa McCarthy wins a Golden Raspberry for worst actress - the day before she's up for the Oscars' best actress.

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SportTrump announces Kelly Knight Craft as UN ambassador pick

The US president plans to nominate Kelly Knight Craft, after his previous pick Heather Nauert withdrew.

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There are many reasons why a person may always feel hungry, including dietary and lifestyle factors. However, increased or constant hunger can also be a sign of an underlying health condition. Learn about 17 reasons for always feeling hungry here.

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SportLook at these glaciers - photos or drawings?

Artist Zaria Forman quite literally draws attention to the issue through her pastel work.

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SportTurpin captivity case: California torture parents plead guilty

David and Louise Turpin plead guilty to starving and shackling 12 of their children.

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SportTrans Mountain pipeline gets energy regulator support

Canada's energy regulator says the project's economic benefits justify the environmental impacts.

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SportR Kelly 'charged with sexual offences'

Singer R Kelly has been charged with sexual offences in Illinois, US media report

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SportUS man writes his own obituary to warn others against smoking

A US man who died of lung cancer after decades of smoking penned his own obit as a cautionary tale.

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SportNew England Patriots owner Robert Kraft accused of soliciting prostitution

The billionaire owner of the New England Patriots is reportedly accused of soliting arrested in a sting operation in Florida.

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SportFlypast for WW2 US bomber crash crew

The Remember The Ten flypast was organised after a BBC presenter's chance meeting with the man who tends a memorial to the crew.

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SportHoda Muthana: Father of IS bride sues US to allow her return

US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit claims.

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SportJudge grants US citizenship to twin son of gay couple

Only one of two twin boys was initially deemed an American citizen by the US State Department.

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SportSmollett suspended from Empire TV show

Actor Jussie Smollett suspended from US TV series Empire after charges of faking assault, producers say

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SportHas the 'original' distracted boyfriend been finally found?

How a 1950 photograph has got people talking as it closely resembles a popular meme from 2017

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SportMichael Jackson estate sues HBO for $100m over Leaving Neverland film

The singer's family claim that a new film about his alleged sexual abuse breached an old contract.

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SportLeBron's Space Jam sequel set for 2021

The movie stars athlete LeBron James and will be launched on July 16 2021

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SportSyria war: US to leave 200 troops for peacekeeping after withdrawal

The announcement follows fierce criticism of President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw US troops.

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SportAT&T and Hasbro pull YouTube ads over abuse claims

Hasbro and Nestle also cut ties over fears paedophiles are leaving comments next to videos of children.

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Sport5G networks: Trump says US shouldn't block technology

The comments come as the US has pressured its allies to exclude China's Huawei from their 5G networks.

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SportThe snow patrol drones saving skiiers from an icy death

For people buried in an avalanche, it's a race against time. Could a drone find you sooner?

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SportR Kelly faces fresh claims of sexual abuse

Two more women come forward with claims of misconduct by the R&B singer after a concert in the 1990s.

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SportJussie Smollett: What Chicago Police say happened

The Empire actor staged a fake attack on himself, according to Chicago Police.

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SportJussie Smollett: Judge calls alleged hoax attack 'despicable'

A judge says the "most vile" part of the allegedly staged hate crime was the use of a noose.

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SportTeenage Tolkien’s early glimpses of Middle Earth

A new exhibition in New York brings together the life work of JRR Tolkien that went into creating his famous "Middle Earth".

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SportRoger Stone apology spared jail over crosshairs on judge post

But a judge slaps Mr Stone with a strict gag order that bars him from public comment on his case.

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SportNorth Carolina Republican denies knowing of alleged vote scam

Mark Harris says he believes a re-run of the election is merited because of ballot irregularities.

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SportCanada seeks to bring in family of Syrian refugee after children die in fire

The Barho family came to Canada as refugees in 2017. All seven children died in a recent house fire.

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SportMonkees musician Peter Tork dies at 77

Peter Tork, a member of one of the first boy bands, The Monkees, dies at the age of 77.

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SportNew York City to repay $5.3m in hurricane relief fraud

The city has reached a settlement with the government to reimburse money from fraudulent claims.

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SportJohnson & Johnson in US probe over baby powder claims

Federal inquiries come as the firm faces numerous lawsuits over health risks from its talc products.

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SportRussia charges US investor with fraud in high-profile case

Investor Michael Calvey is accused of embezzling $38m from a Russian bank - a charge he denies.

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Jussie Smollett hired two men to attack him because he was dissatisfied with his salary, police say.

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SportTeeny T. rex relative discovered in US

A newly discovered relative of T. rex stood just a metre or more tall at the hip, a study suggests.

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SportGwyneth Paltrow counter-sues over 2016 skiing accident

The actress says she was not at fault over the accident and is seeking a symbolic $1 in damages.

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SportTwitch: How Ninja was unseated as most-subscribed streamer

How Ninja has gone from a high of 200,000 Twitch subscribers to around 30,000 in just ten months.

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SportJussie Smollett arrested over false attack report

Empire star Jussie Smollett said he had suffered a homophobic attack in January.

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SportBasketballer injured as shoe falls apart

Zion Williamson, the 18-year-old tipped to be the next big thing in basketball, is injured after only 33 seconds on Wednesday as his Nike shoe falls apart.

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SportCamp Fire: Dog missing from Paradise wildfire found after 101 days

Kingston jumped out of his family's truck as they were fleeing a deadly wildfire in town of Paradise.

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SportThe toxic legacy of the Vietnam War

How millions suffered from exposure to toxic chemicals sprayed by US forces during the Vietnam war

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SportUS Coast Guard officer Hasson 'planned terror attack'

The white nationalist planned to "murder civilians on a scale rarely seen" in the US, prosecutors say.

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SportHoda Muthana: Trump says IS woman barred from US return

Hoda Muthana, who was born in the US, regrets her actions and wants to return, her lawyer says.

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SportJussie Smollett suspected of filing a false report - police

US police say Empire star Jessie Smollett is suspected of filing a false police report about an attack.

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SportBarack Obama: 'You don't need eight women around you twerking'

Former US President Barack Obama gives his advice to young men at an event for his foundation.

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SportDrag queen story hour in America's Bible belt

Events where drag queens read to children are established in liberal cities, but they are moving to rural conservative America.

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A cafe owner found a 1917 letter from a soldier describing how he was saved during the WW1 battle.

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SportAirport worker killed by exploding tyre in southern California

Officials say the four foot wide (1.2m) tyre exploded while maintenance workers were examining it.

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SportUS election 2020: Which Democrat will take on Trump in 2020?

Bernie Sanders has joined the race to stop Donald Trump from being re-elected. But who else has a shot at becoming the next president?

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SportTrump seeks to recoup 'wasted' California high-speed rail funds

The administration plans on ending funds for what Mr Trump calls a "failed" California rail project.

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SportThe doctors facing sexual harassment

A doctor spoke out about patients sexually harassing her, prompting huge reaction on social media

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SportLGBT group severs links with Navratilova over transgender comments

An LGBT sports group severs links with the tennis legend over remarks about male-to-female athletes.

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SportOscars 2019: 17 quirky facts about this year's Academy Awards

Store these for your next pub quiz.

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SportUS hiker rescued from quicksand after 12 hours

Hiker Ryan Osmun was rescued after his leg got stuck in quicksand for more than 12 hours in Utah.

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Gluten-free foods may help people lose weight and also prevent any symptoms in those who are sensitive to gluten. Examples include vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins. Learn more here.

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SportStatue of WW2 kiss vandalised after US sailor's death

A statue depicting the famous kiss between a US sailor and a nurse at the end of World War Two has been defaced with '#MeToo'.

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People can strengthen and define the lower chest by performing exercises that target the pectoral muscles. These exercises use either barbells, dumbbells, cables, or a person's own body weight. In this article, we look at five specific strength training exercises for the lower chest.

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SportNew York City bans hair discrimination to fight racism

The guidance gives black people the right to wear hairstyles previously deemed "unprofessional".

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SportPolice confirm seven children dead in a house fire in Halifax

Canadian police believe all are from the same family and reports suggest they were Syrian refugees.

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SportThank you note for VHS player makes thousands cry

An 86-year-old's thank you note, shared on social media, spurs similar stories of kindness

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SportHouse launches probe of US nuclear plan in Saudi Arabia

A government report says the US is rushing to transfer sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia.

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SportBernie Sanders on 2020 presidential run: 'We're going to win'

The Vermont senator announces he will run again for US president in 2020.

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SportAlabama newspaper editor calls on KKK to lynch Democrats

The editor said the Ku Klux Klan should lynch "socialist-communist" Democrats and raid Washington DC.

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SportWWE: Chyna Hall of Fame induction announcement divides fans

Professional wrestling fans split over the announcement to induct Chyna into the WWE Hall of Fame.

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SportRoger Stone sorry for judge crosshair post

An Instagram post featuring the image has since been taken down.

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SportSixteen rescued from broken gondola ride

Firefighters have rescued 16 people trapped in gondolas at Seaworld in San Diego.

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SportBernie Sanders announces second US presidential bid

The Vermont senator and self-declared socialist announces a second bid for the White House.

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SportSeaWorld rescue: Firefighters rescue 16 people from San Diego ride

US firefighters bring down 16 people trapped on an airborne ride at the San Diego amusement park.

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SportEx-Russia probe overseer Rod Rosenstein 'to step down by March'

The deputy attorney general monitored the US investigation into alleged Russian election meddling.

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SportUS states sue Trump over border wall

Coalition of 16 US states sues Trump administration over decision to declare emergency over border wall

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SportGeorge Mendonsa, US WWII 'kissing sailor', dies aged 95

George Mendonsa was famously photographed during VJ Day celebrations in New York in 1945.

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SportHaiti arrests: US confirms Americans among group detained

The state department says US citizens are among a group held in a nation rocked by protests.

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SportThe US cannot crush us, says Huawei founder

Ren Zhengfei tells BBC that Huawei will survive despite security concerns and the criminal case against his daughter.

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It is possible to enjoy healthful snacks and lose weight. Examples of such snacks include hummus, celery sticks, low-fat cheese, and nuts. Here, we list nine healthful snacks for weight loss and management.

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SportDolly Parton: Women 'making great progress'

The singer say she is encouraged by improvements in gender equality but there's "still work to be done".

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SportTrump to seek to raise pressure on Venezuela military

The US president is expected to stress his support for opposition leader Juan Guaidó in a speech.

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SportYouTube backtracks after Pokemon 'child abuse' ban

Google backtracks after 'mistakenly' deleting YouTubers for 'sexual content involving minors'.

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SportTrump lashes out at 'treasonous' officials after McCabe interview

The US president vents anger at an "illegal act", amid claims there were discussions to oust him.

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Sport50 Cent: Claims police told to 'shoot' rapper investigated

The NYPD says allegations a senior officer gave the instruction at an event are under "internal review".

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SportAnthony Weiner leaves prison for halfway house in Brooklyn

Anthony Weiner, who was jailed for sending explicit texts to a minor, has been transferred to a halfway house.

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SportAre the super-rich ruining Burning Man?

Burning Man has uninvited one "turnkey" camp to stem the flow of super rich "influencers" at the event.

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SportMountain lion in California tree 'rescued' by firefighters

A cougar perched on a branch near a California home is lowered to the ground by rescuers with a ladder.

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SportKey senator vows to probe discussions about removing Trump

The pledge comes after an ex-acting FBI chief recalls discussions on removing the president.

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SportViewpoint: Why Trump may win his legal fight over border wall

History does not bode well for Trump's opponents, says Jonathan Turley, professor of law.

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SportJussie Smollett 'paid Nigerian brothers to attack him'

The actor's lawyers deny the latest reports, which come after Chicago police released two men.

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SportChaka Khan: Why she gets annoyed by her tuneful greeting

The legendary singer on the "mixed blessing" of that track and how the planet feels different without Aretha Franklin.

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SportHeather Nauert withdraws nomination as US envoy to UN

President Trump's pick to be America's new UN ambassador cites "family interests" for her decision.

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SportLee Radziwill: Jackie Kennedy's sister dies aged 85

The former US first lady's younger sister, who married a prince and became a fashion icon, dies at 85.

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SportEuropeans reveal who they wish was in the White House

Reaction at an international security conference reveals how leaders might not be on the same page.

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SportTexas detention centre stops force-feeding migrants

A judge has told officials to stop feeding hunger striking migrants in El Paso through nasal tubes.

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SportPaul Manafort should be jailed for 19-24 years - Mueller

US special counsel says Paul Manafort should be jailed for 19-24 years after breaching a plea deal.

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SportMexico border wall: Trump faces fight in the courts

California and New York vow to challenge his plan to bypass Congress and build the wall.

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SportJussie Smollett: Brothers held over 'attack' on Empire actor

US police detain two Nigerian men, one of whom worked on Jussie Smollett's TV show Empire.

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SportThe community that rejected Amazon

Amazon's plans for a campus in Long Island City bitterly divided a community grappling with rapid change.

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SportThe story of historically black colleges in the US

Senator Kamala Harris has shone a spotlight on historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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Sport'Active shooter' reported at industrial park in Illinois

Several people have been injured in the ongoing incident, according to unconfirmed reports.

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SportColin Kaepernick: Former NFL quarterback settles 'collusion' case

Colin Kaepernick and former team-mate Eric Reid reach settlements with the NFL over 'collusion' cases against team owners.

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SportVodka firm loses valuable iceberg water in apparent heist

Canadian police are investigating who took 30,000 of litres of iceberg water from the distiller.

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SportJohn Legend: Grammys boycott 'doesn't fix the problem'

The star, whose new single is a plea for gun reform, wants to see more efforts to represent hip hop at the Grammys.

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Sport'Walls work': Trump confirms emergency move

President Trump confirms he'll use emergency powers to build a wall on Mexico's border, saying "walls work"

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SportGeneral Joseph Votel breaks rank with Trump over Syria

The US general leading the fight against the Islamic State group has warned against withdrawing troops.

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SportTrump set to declare emergency over border wall

The US president is expected to announce the use of emergency powers to pay for a border wall with Mexico.

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SportJussie Smollett: 'No evidence' Empire actor attack was staged

Chicago Police say there's no evidence supporting reports the attack on Jussie Smollett was a hoax.

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SportTrump in good health despite weight in obese range - doctor

The president is a few pounds heavier and taking a higher dose of cholesterol medicine, his doctor says.

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SportUS-China trade talks break up without deal

The US says "very difficult issues" remain unresolved with talks due to resume in the US next week.

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SportIlhan Omar: Who is Minnesota's Somalia-born congresswoman?

The first Somali-American in Congress has shaken up Washington DC since her election in 2018.

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SportUS border agency sued for detaining two Spanish speakers

US citizens Ana Suda and Martha Hernandez were detained in Montana last May for speaking Spanish.

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SportJody Wilson-Raybould: Three ways this could be a problem for Trudeau

Allegations of political interference have turned into a major headache for the Canadian PM.

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SportHow 'Parkland tourism' led to this flower memorial

A teacher and a pupil at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gave people a focal point for their grief and curiosity.

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Unhealthful food types include some breads, bottled smoothies, instant oatmeal, and trail mix. Learn more about the most surprisingly unhealthful foods here.

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SportReal-life trolling: When a 'roast' becomes harassment

People are trying to recreate comedy roasts online and getting it horribly wrong. What are the rules?

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SportMcConnell: 'Trump will declare a national emergency'

Top Democrats react after Senator Mitch McConnell says Mr Trump will declare an emergency on border.

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SportTrump installs $50,000 golf simulator in the White House

Unable to play as often as he'd like, the president has installed a simulator in his private quarters.

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Regular exercise can help improve asthma symptoms in the long term. To benefit from exercise, people can take medication to control their asthma symptoms and use certain strategies to prevent asthma attacks. Learn about the best types of exercise for asthma here.

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SportTrump 'to declare emergency' over wall

President Trump will declare national emergency to get funding for border wall, says top Republican.

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SportCanada teacher guilty of voyeurism for filming students' cleavage

Canada's top court reversed the acquittal of a teacher who took pictures of his students' cleavage.

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SportWhy this dog was sworn in at court

Instead of giving evidence, Kora the courtroom dog is there to give support to child witnesses.

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SportSenate votes to confirm William Barr as US attorney general

Every Republican senator and several Democrats voted for Mr Barr to lead the Department of Justice.

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SportYNW Melly: US rapper charged with double murder

YNW Melly, 19, is charged with shooting dead two other rappers, said to have been childhood friends.

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SportAmazon cancels New York City campus plan

The internet giant hit local opposition over more than $2bn in subsidies it had been promised.

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SportParkland anniversary: Moment of silence marks one year since school shooting

Seventeen people were killed by an ex-student at a Florida high school on Valentine's Day in 2018.

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SportMan jailed after found with 3D-printed gun and 'lawmaker hit list'

The Dallas man had been prohibited from purchasing a gun so he printed and assembled parts instead.

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SportJP Morgan creates first US bank-backed crypto-currency

The US investment bank has created the JPM Coin to handle wholesale payments for some clients.

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SportFree clinics: The little-known safety net of US healthcare

"Without us, people would have to quit their job to get poor enough to be on Medicaid."

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SportOscars 2019: Stars object to awards ceremony change

Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese write open letter objecting to awards being given in commercial break.

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SportSchool bomb hoax suspect arrested in US

Thousands of US schools were shut down by fake threats involving bombs, allege prosecutors.

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SportRyan Adams accused of sexual misconduct by several women

The star has denied allegations, made by several women, of emotional abuse and sexual harassment.

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SportFormer Apple lawyer charged with insider trading

Gene Levoff is accused of engaging in insider trading on several occasions between 2011 and 2016.

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SportPaul Manafort: Trump ex-aide lied to prosecutors, judge rules

Paul Manafort "made multiple false statements" to the special counsel and others, a US judge rules.

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SportGoogle outlines $13bn US investment

The announcement comes amid concerns about slowing US business spending.

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SportValentines' Day: How do you say 'I love you' to a buttoned-up Victorian?

The University of Toronto has a collection of Valentines dating back 200 years.

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A study in humans and mice reveals that exercise prompts fat to release helpful compounds, including a signaling protein that improves glucose tolerance.

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SportFBI release serial killer Samuel Little's drawings of victims

Samuel Little, who confessed to killing more than 90 people, drew pictures of his victims.

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SportEx-US Air Force officer Monica Witt charged with spying for Iran

Former counter-intelligence officer Monica Witt allegedly sought to hack her colleagues' computers.

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SportSix California officers shot man as he woke in his car

Willie McCoy's family says the young man was asleep in his car, while police say he reached for a gun.

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SportA winter's tale for Alaska Shakespeare fans

Reading Shakespeare plays around the clock is one way to make Alaska's long and dark winters fly past.

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SportRich The Kid robbed at LA studio where Usher was recording

The rapper was held up by three men hours after he posed for Instagram holding bundles of bank notes.

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SportArkansas white supremacist gang arrested in string of violent crimes

Prosecutors say members of the New Aryan Empire were charged with attempted murder and drug trafficking.

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SportEl Chapo guilty: Will his jailing change anything?

The trial and conviction of the notorious Joaquín Guzmán tells us much about the multi-billion drugs trade.

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SportPolice ask woman who threw chair from balcony to surrender

The search for the woman seen throwing a chair from a balcony near a highway in a viral video is over.

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SportFirst female F-16 demo commander out after two weeks

Capt Zoe Kotnik has been relieved of duty over a "loss of confidence" in her ability to lead the team.

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SportEl Chapo trial: Five facts about Mexican drug lord Joaquín Guzmán

The Mexican drug lord has been found guilty on all 10 counts at his drug trafficking trial in New York.

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SportBBC asks White House for security review after Trump rally attack

The request to review security came after a BBC cameraman was shoved at an Trump rally in El Paso.

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SportClimate change: What is the Green New Deal and why it matters

A radical plan to tackle climate change pushed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has drawn scorn from Trump.

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SportCanada minister Jody Wilson-Raybould resigns amid SNC-Lavalin affair

Aides are alleged to have pushed the then justice minister for leniency for a firm facing charges.

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SportTrump says second government shutdown unlikely

Mr Trump says he is "not happy" about the border security deal but does not expect a second shutdown.

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SportDrug lord 'El Chapo' found guilty in US

Mexican drug kingpin Joaquín Guzmán is convicted at his drug trafficking trial.

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SportCannabis smoker finds tiger in abandoned house in Texas

When they called the police to report the tiger, officers thought the caller was hallucinating.

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SportWhat happens when you take a genealogy test

Two BBC journalists succumbed to the trend and took at-home genealogy tests. This is what they found.

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SportEx-astronaut Mark Kelly to run for John McCain's Senate seat

Mark Kelly, husband of former congresswoman Gabby Giffords, says his campaign is his "next mission".

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SportPresident Trump addresses supporters at a rally near the border with Mexico

He spoke near the Mexico border as a provisional deal to avert a new shutdown was agreed.

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SportMaduro: US 'warmongering' in order to take over Venezuela

Speaking to the BBC, Venezuela's president accuses Donald Trump of undermining the country to his own ends.

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SportTrump El Paso rally: Supporter shoves BBC cameraman

A BBC camera is almost knocked over while filming at Trump's "Finish the Wall" rally in El Paso.

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SportTrump supporter attacks BBC cameraman at El Paso rally

"I didn't know what was going on," said the cameraman who was covering a Trump rally in Texas.

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SportUS border security deal reached to avert new US shutdown

The tentative agreement on border security breaks a longstanding stalemate in Congress.

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SportCatherine Wreford: The dancer with an 'invisible disease'

Catherine Wreford, 39, has a malignant brain tumour - but that isn't stopping her from performing.

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SportStudents around the world on US school shootings and their own fears

Students in Australia, India, Lebanon and the UK reveal their feelings on gun violence and their biggest fears.

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SportTeen has vaccinations after asking Reddit

Ethan Lindenberger took to the website to ask whether he could get vaccines without his parents .

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People following a paleo diet eat only foods that were available during the Paleolithic period when humans hunted and gathered all their food. Learn more about it and read our 7-day meal plan here.

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SportTrudeau government faces ethics probe over SNC-Lavalin fraud case

The federal ethics csar will examine allegations of an attempt to influence the attorney general.

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SportWhich Democrats are running in 2020?

The number of people trying to prevent President Donald Trump from being re-elected is growing by the week.

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SportDisney fans mock Will Smith's Genie in Aladdin

We have the first glimpse of the star as the blue Genie in the new live action Disney film.

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SportIlhan Omar: Congresswoman accused of 'anti-Semitic' tweet

Republicans and Democrats alike accuse Ms Omar of stoking anti-Semitic tropes about Jews and money.

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SportAmy Klobuchar announces 2020 bid in snow

Under heavy snow and freezing temperatures, US senator Amy Klobuchar announces her bid to be the next president of United States.

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SportVirginia Governor Ralph Northam calls slaves 'indentured servants'

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam made the comment in a TV interview about the blackface scandal.

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SportUS shutdown: Parties in fresh talks as next deadline looms

Negotiators hope to reach a border security deal to head off another government closure on Friday.

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It's the biggest night in music in the US – see what the stars had to say on the Grammys red carpet.

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SportVirginia Governor Ralph Northam 'overreacted' on racist photo

Embattled Ralph Northam referred in a TV interview to slaves as "indentured servants from Africa".

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SportFox host says he 'hasn't washed hands in 10 years'

Harvard and Princeton graduate Pete Hegseth says germs don't exist because he can't see them.

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SportWalter Jones, congressman behind 'freedom fries', dies at 76

Walter Jones, who originally supported the Iraq war, later became one of its most vocal critics.

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Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga and Cardi B were among the winners of the 2019 Grammy awards.

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SportLiam Neeson thriller Cold Pursuit makes $11m at US box office

The actor's race remarks didn't seem to have a big impact on Cold Pursuit's box office takings.

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Chairman Eddie Lampert's multi-billion dollar offer could keep more than 400 stores open.

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A new study has examined the importance of eating breakfast in the process of losing weight. It may not be as pivotal as once thought, say the authors.

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SportA toxic crisis in America’s coal country

Families in West Virginia say the coal mines have poisoned their water. Now they're fighting back.

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More than half the population in Escobares, Texas, live below the poverty line.

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From neglected memorial plaques to dying languages, Susan Hiller kept our ghosts alive.

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SportSenator Elizabeth Warren apologises to Cherokee Nation for DNA test

The Cherokee Nation says presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren apologised for causing confusion and harm.

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SportSmollett speaks about attack for first time

The Empire star says he's ok after being attacked in Chicago.

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SportDaron Wint, Washington DC 'mansion murderer', gets life sentence

Daron Wint killed three family members and their housekeeper after demanding a ransom payment.

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SportWoman accused of buying winning lotto ticket with stolen credit card

The C$50,000 ticket will not be paid out and will be used for future prizes, Canadian officials say.

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SportDetroit police officer demoted over 'black girl magic' Snapchat post

A Snapchat video shows the policeman mocking a black woman whom he pulled over in a traffic stop.

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SportLindsey Vonn retires from skiing, saying 'body is broken beyond repair'

Three-time Olympic medallist Lindsey Vonn retires from skiing because her "body is broken beyond repair" and "screaming to stop".

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SportXinjiang: Ex-Blackwater chief's security firm linked to China training centre

A security firm founded by Erik Prince signs a preliminary deal to build a training centre in Xinjiang.

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SportINF treaty: Do we really need nuclear treaties?

With the US pulling out of a key treaty with Russia, should we be worried about nuclear war?

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SportUS economy adds 304,000 jobs in January

The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 304,000 jobs last month.

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SportThe acts of kindness melting hearts in the polar vortex

As extreme cold blasts the US Midwest, people are coming together to help their communities.

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SportCory Booker: New Jersey Democrat joins presidential race

The New Jersey senator will stand for the party's nomination for the 2020 presidential election.

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SportPolar vortex death toll rises to 21 as US cold snap continues

Some 90 million people see temperatures of -17C or below, as cities and transport systems are hit.

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SportAmazon sparks fears with sales forecast

The online giant's shares fall almost 5% in after-hours trading despite record Christmas sales.

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SportJussie Smollett: Police want to question two people over US actor attack

Police investigating the attack on Jussie Smollett want to speak to two "people of interest".

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