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Foetuses have been discovered in a Washington DC home reportedly belonging to activist Lauren Handy.

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Nearly 3,000 tonnes of maple syrup was stolen in the so-called Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist.

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The comedian says he is "still processing what happened" and denies reports he has spoken to Smith.

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A Canadian indigenous delegation is seeking an apology over the church's role in residential schools.

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SportWill Smith refused to leave Oscars after slap - Academy

The body also says it has initiated "disciplinary proceedings" against Smith for hitting Chris Rock.

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The BBC spoke with comedians around the world about what it's like when a gag lands really, really badly.

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SportUS astronaut and Russian cosmonauts return to Earth

They landed safely in Kazakhstan after leaving the International Space Station in a shared capsule.

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The Die Hard actor has aphasia, a brain condition "impacting his cognitive abilities", says his family.

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El Shafee Elsheikh is the last of a group of IS militants - known as the Beatles - to be brought to justice.

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SportSome Americans are going to Mexico for cheaper petrol

With US petrol prices on the rise, some Americans are looking for better deals south of the border.

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SportGretchen Whitmer: FBI agent 'bomb-maker' in kidnap plot

Conspirators asked undercover agent Tim Bates if they could pay for bombs with IOUs to thwart police.

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Workers in three Amazon warehouses are deciding whether to join a union - which would be a first in the US.

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SportWill Smith apologises to Chris Rock over Oscars slap

The actor says he was "out of line" after he slapped the comedian on stage at the awards ceremony.

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SportHow the feel-good film Coda caused an Oscars upset

Apple TV's film about the hearing daughter of a deaf family wasn't expected to win best picture.

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SportWhy did Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars?

The actor made headlines at the Oscars after hitting the comedian over a joke about his wife.

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SportCan the super-rich solve America's budget problem?

Joe Biden wants to raise taxes on the likes of billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett.

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SportCanada reach World Cup: John Herdman - the English manager behind landmark qualification

Englishman John Herdman will lead Canada to the World Cup later this year after helping transform the nation's football fortunes.

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The Oscars were halted momentarily when Will Smith took offence to a joke by presenter Chris Rock.

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SportCanada 4-0 Jamaica: Canadians qualify for first World Cup since 1986

Canada beat Jamaica 4-0 to qualify for their first men's World Cup in 36 years.

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SportWhy Biden's off-script remarks about Putin are so dangerous

The US President has made a series of unscripted remarks this week, souring US-Russia relations.

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SportUkraine: No Russia regime change plans, says Blinken

The US secretary of state spoke after President Biden said Vladimir Putin should not remain in power.

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All you need to know about Sunday's Oscars ceremony.

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SportCanada pledges to help countries stop using Russian oil

Canada says its can provide more oil, gas and uranium to help solve the global energy crisis.

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SportTaylor Hawkins: Drugs found in body of late Foo Fighters drummer

Colombian investigators examining the death of Taylor Hawkins are yet to establish a cause.

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Passenger photos recovered from an infamous wreck have finally been published.

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Sidney Poitier's daughter discusses the late Oscar winner's influence on civil rights and cinema.

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SportCelebration as the Oscars ceremony returns to Hollywood

After a year away due to Covid, this year's ceremony is back to its glitzy best in tinseltown.

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SportTaylor Hawkins: Foo Fighters' drummer dies aged 50

The band said they were "devastated" by the loss of Hawkins, who has drummed with them since 1997.

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SportCoda star and Oscar nominee inspires deaf children to dream big

Troy Kotsur is a star of CODA and the first deaf male actor ever to be nominated for an Oscar.

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SportKatty Kay: The danger of wishful Western thinking

With Russia still a powerful force, wide-eyed realism is what Ukraine needs from the US and Europe.

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SportThe ups and downs of teaching during Covid

From remote learning to the end of masking, Arielle has taught students throughout the pandemic.

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SportEurope agrees new law to curb Big Tech dominance

Under the rules major firms like Apple and Google would have to open up their systems to rivals.

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An egg poacher, a toaster and the washing up - just some ways Michael Bublé shows his romantic side.

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SportEU signs US gas deal to curb reliance on Russia

The liquefied natural gas deal with US is part of EU attempts to reduce reliance on Russian energy.

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SportTexts reveal wife of Supreme Court judge urged for 2020 election overturn

Text messages reveal Virginia Thomas pushed ex-President Trump's staff not to concede the election.

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As tensions with Russia rise, fears mount that North America's isolated Arctic may be vulnerable

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SportUS charges four Russians over hacking campaign on energy sector

US prosecutors say the alleged hackers placed malware in safety systems at energy plants worldwide.

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SportWestern leaders meet to discuss Ukraine support

President Joe Biden joins leaders of Nato, the EU and G7 in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

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SportRachel Zegler: West Side Story actress gets Oscars invitation after outcry

Rachel Zegler plays Maria in the new West Side Story, which has seven Academy Award nominations.

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Cinderella, Minamata and Sing 2 might not be nominated, but they could be named "fan favourite".

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SportGoldman Sachs boss David Solomon set to DJ Lollapalooza

US investment banker David Solomon will play Lollapalooza in Chicago alongside acts like Metallica.

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SportJeffrey Epstein's private islands put up for sale

The financier was accused of sexually abusing girls on one of the two Caribbean islands on sale.

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SportObituary: Madeleine Albright, the first female US secretary of state

Originally born in Czechoslovakia, Albright became a trailblazer for women on the world stage.

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SportEx-US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright dies

Madeleine Albright, first woman to become US secretary of state, dies aged 84.

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SportNew Orleans: One killed as tornado tears through suburbs

A huge funnel cloud passes through neighbourhoods, ripping off roofs and cutting out power.

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SportEvan Neumann: US Capitol riot suspect gets asylum in Belarus

Evan Neumann fled to Europe after being charged in connection with the 6 January riot.

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SportTeamsters: A sleeping American giant now spoiling for a fight

Teamsters were once known for Jimmy Hoffa and ties to the mob. Their new boss wants to take on Amazon.

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SportLia Thomas: Florida governor Ron DeSantis refuses to recognise Thomas win

Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs a proclamation recognising runner-up Emma Weyant as the winner of the highest US national college swimming title.

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SportDisney staff stage walkout over Florida gender law

Protest organisers want the company to do more to oppose the recently passed "Don't Say Gay" bill.

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SportAmanda Bynes: Judge ends former actress's nine-year conservatorship

The former child star was placed under the legal guardianship after drug and mental health problems.

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SportDriver in pick-up truck flipped by Texas tornado

Watch the moment the vehicle is tossed in the air by the twister as storms swept across Texas.

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SportCanada's NDP agrees to support Trudeau's Liberals until 2025

PM Justin Trudeau says deal between the Liberals and NDP will bring stability to Canadian politics.

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Lawmakers on a key Senate panel are grilling Ketanji Brown Jackson about her record as a judge.

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SportBiden: Russia 'exploring' US cyber-attacks

President Joe Biden says US companies should "immediately" prepare defences.

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SportWisconsin off-duty officer appears to kneel on girl's neck

Surveillance footage shows an off-duty officer subduing a girl during a lunch-hour fight.

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SportOneWeb to fly on competitor SpaceX's rockets

The London-based satellite internet firm turns to its US rival to get its spacecraft into orbit.

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SportKetanji Brown Jackson: Hearings begin for US Supreme Court nominee

If Ketanji Brown Jackson is successfully confirmed, she will be the first black woman on the court.

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SportUS Marines identify four dead in Norway jet crash

The four crew members were participating in Nato military exercises at the time.

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SportMyanmar Rohingya violence is genocide, US to say

A US official said the move would make it harder for the military to commit further abuses.

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SportMorad Tahbaz: British-US national detained in Iran on hunger strike

The family of Morad Tahbaz, who has cancer, says it is distraught that Iran has not yet freed him.

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The Latina composer on breaking down barriers in Hollywood and landing an Oscar nomination.

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The Academy Awards return this Sunday, but they face a battle to raise their viewing figures.

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Police have charged a 24-year-old man in what they allege was a "hate-motivated incident".

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SportFour dead after US military plane crashes in Norway

All four passengers are killed in the accident, which involved a US Marine Corps aircraft.

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SportTanner Brass: Canada police force in racism row over boy's death

Kyla Frenchman says she warned police her baby was at risk from her partner - but they arrested her.

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Forget shock and awe, this is an era of caution for a superpower using diplomacy not military force.

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SportTanner Brass: Canada police force in racism row over boy's death

Kyla Frenchman says she warned police her baby was at risk from her partner - but they arrested her.

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SportUS House passes Crown Act which would end hair discrimination

US House passes legislation aimed at putting an end to race-based discrimination over hair.

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SportAbramovich's jet among 100 planes grounded by US

The US government has grounded 100 Russia-affiliated aircraft believed to have violated US export controls

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Russian accuses Canada of 'kindergarten' diplomacy in spat over a Russian letter sent to UN members.

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The cartoon character has "curated" an album of lo-fi hip-hop that's perfect for younger listeners.

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Experts believe that while additional US aid can help Ukraine fight back, more is still needed.

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Sunny Balwani was considered the "enforcer" at Theranos and was its enigmatic founder's lover.

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A 13-year-old was driving a truck that collided with a van carrying student athletes, officials say.

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We asked our journalists around the world to give us a snapshot of life two years into the pandemic.

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The US president held a virtual meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

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Fans have criticised the muted response to the detention of the Olympic champion who faces 10 years in jail.

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The rapper used a racial slur in reference to Trevor Noah after the comedian criticised his behaviour.

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Last week the US actor was sentenced to prison for lying about being the victim of a hate crime.

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Schools across the US are dropping mask mandates - but students are divided over the issue.

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People working for the Chinese secret police went to "outrageous" lengths to stalk and spy on US soil.

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SportChicago Cubs owners to bid for Chelsea

The Ricketts family, who own the Chicago Cubs, have confirm they are leading a group of investors which will make a bid for Chelsea by Friday's deadline.

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An audit has found the NY health department undercounted nursing home deaths due to covid by 4,100.

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Brittney Griner, widely considered the best female player of all time, has been detained in Russia.

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The Metropolitan Opera holds a concert for Ukraine, opening with the war-torn country's national anthem.

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Seven-year-old Amelia was filmed singing a song from Disney's Frozen whilst sheltering in a basement in Ukraine

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SportRussia sanctions Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton and others

The measures block their entry into Russia but will not impede necessary high-level contacts.

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Pierre Zakrzewski and Oleksandra Kuvshinova were killed when their vehicle was hit outside Kyiv.

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It was feared Mark Vande Hei might be left behind due to tensions over Russia's Ukrainian invasion.

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A year after the Ever Given blockaded the Suez Canal, her sister vessel has run aground in the US.

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Five people were shot in nine days in New York and Washington - all with the same "modus operandi".

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US officials say Russia asked China for military support and help in evading sanctions.

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Tom Brady, one of the greatest players in the history of the NFL, is coming back for his 23rd season just a month after announcing his retirement.

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His roles ranged from acclaimed 1980s dramas to playing General Thaddeus Ross in five Marvel films.

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It is the first reported death of a foreign journalist covering the war in Ukraine.

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Parents seeking gender transition for their children may not be investigated for so-called abuse.

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The US says the two recent tests were a 'serious escalation' and vows to further sanction N Korea.

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SportUS to ban Russian diamond and vodka imports

US President Joe Biden also says there are plans to revoke Russia’s status as an equal trade partner.

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The former Empire star was sentenced to jail for lying to police about a supposed hate crime.

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Ryan Coogler was arrested trying to withdraw money from his own bank account in Atlanta, Georgia.

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False claims about chemical weapon development are a Russian ploy to justify more attacks, says Jen Psaki.

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Guy Reffitt was convicted of taking part in the 6 January riots, in part due to testimony from his own son.

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The US rejected an offer by Poland to transfer jets to the US as a step to sending them to Ukraine.

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The two were released just days after a high-level US delegation met President Nicolás Maduro.

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The four are accused of trying to kidnap Democrat Gretchen Whitmer due to her Covid rules.

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Designer and fashion icon Vera Wang speaks about ageism and her experience of going viral at 72.

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Food and drink giants have been criticised on social media for failing to speak out on Ukraine's invasion.

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Seven people are dead after tornadoes packing winds of up to 138 mph (222kph) tore through Iowa.

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Ukraine's president was thanking the tech entrepreneur for supplying Starlink equipment to the country.

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SportUkraine crisis: The free world fights back against Putin

Several US presidents have failed to get the measure of him but now Europe has joined the fray things may change.

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SportConcern for basketball star detained in Russia

WNBA side Phoenix Mercury are concerned for Brittney Griner's "safety, physical and mental health" after she was detained in Russia on drug smuggling charges.

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SportFacebook is blocked by Russia

The Russian communications regulator said on Friday that Facebook has been blocked in the country.

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SportUS Eurovision: Michael Bolton, Sisqó and Macy Gray to compete

The stars will represent Connecticut and Maryland in the American version of the song contest.

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SportSupreme Court reimposes death penalty for Boston bomber

The US Supreme Court has reversed an earlier decision to void Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death penalty.

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SportRussia anger as senator calls for Putin's assassination

Lindsey Graham says only way Russia's invasion of Ukraine ends is for someone "to take this guy out".

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SportDramatic footage captures freezing labradoodle's river rescue

A labradoodle was stuck on drifting river ice in Michigan. Rescuers pulled the dog to safety.

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SportSon of accused 6 January rioters testifies in court

“If you turn me in, you’re a traitor and traitors get shot,” Guy Reffitt is alleged to have told his son.

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SportUS fighter jet recovered from South China Sea

The $100m (£74m) jet sank in the South China Sea in January after crashing off an aircraft carrier.

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SportSackler family to pay $6bn for role in US opioid crisis

Purdue Pharma, owned by the family, admitted marketing a painkiller it knew was highly addictive.

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SportYoung girl returned after kidnapping by man she met on Roblox

US police said: "We're truly lucky we found this young girl and she was alive."

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SportEx-Nissan boss hid $80m from financial regulators

Greg Kelly was found guilty of helping Carlos Ghosn hide millions of dollars from financial regulators.

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SportCapitol riots: Guy Reffitt accused of being 'tip of spear' in 6 January mob

Guy Reffitt is the first 6 January defendant to stand trial. He has pleaded not guilty on all charges.

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SportUkraine crisis: What sanctions could West still impose on Russia?

The measures are tougher than anything Vladimir Putin has faced. But more could be coming.

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SportEricsson breached US deal over Iraq corruption probe

The firm's disclosure about possible payments to IS is branded "insufficient" by US authorities.

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SportKim Kardashian declared legally single in divorce with Ye

The famous couple were married nearly eight years ago and share four children.

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SportJerome Powell: US central bank boss says he plans to raise rates

The US central bank is under pressure to rein in inflation as prices in the US rise at the fastest rate in 40 years.

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SportTiger Woods wins $8m despite playing one tournament

Tiger Woods wins $8m (£5.99m) for generating more media interest than any other golfer in 2021 - even though he played just one tournament all year.

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SportStanding ovation for Ukrainian ambassador at speech

President Biden says the US stands with Ukraine and must send a message to the rest of the world.

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SportUkraine crisis: West was ready for Russian invasion, says Biden

Vladimir Putin thought Nato wouldn't respond but he was wrong, Biden will tell Congress in his annual speech.

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SportWhat Americans think of President Biden's Ukraine response

"This shows America is weak" - Philadelphians weigh-in on the US response to the war in Ukraine.

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SportState of the Union: What's at stake in President Biden's speech?

The BBC's Jane O'Brien explains why this address is so critical for the US president.

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SportRos Atkins on... Russia’s nuclear threat

Ros Atkins looks at the history of nuclear tensions and deals between the US and Russia.

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SportUkraine conflict: Disney, Warner, Sony halt release of films in Russia

The moves come as major corporations cut business links with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.

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SportDenzel Washington: I hadn't read or seen Macbeth

The Oscar-nominated star on his dark film adaptation and why there's no ad-libbing with Shakespeare.

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