SportUS Supreme Court justice's wife disavows her texts

Virginia Thomas' remarks are among a mountain of transcripts released by the US Capitol riot inquiry.

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SportRefugee, granny and nurse aide among US storm dead

The victims in upstate New York were found in their cars, or on the frigid pavement and even in their homes.

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SportWho is George Santos and why is he in trouble?

The 34-year-old New York congressman-elect is facing mounting criticism for a dizzying web of alleged lies.

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SportAndrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

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SportAndrew Tate: The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer has said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault.

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SportBarbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.

When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge.

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SportSouthwest Airlines says sorry again as flight chaos continues

The US airline has struggled to regain its footing after a winter storm, leaving travellers stranded.

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SportRepublican George Santos facing investigations for lying about resume

George Santos, elected to Congress in November, has admitted to lies about work and education experience.

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SportUS winter storm: Footage shows impact of extreme weather

A powerful blizzard hit the US and Canada over the Christmas weekend.

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SportUS storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle

Chunks of ice and snow-capped rocks surround the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US.

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SportEnergy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax

The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.

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SportCalls on Iran to settle dispute over Ukraine PS752 jet downing

Four countries begin a process to hold Iran legally accountable for the 2020 downing of flight PS752.

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Sport19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer.

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SportUS winter storm death toll rises as bad weather drags on

Clean-up is underway in Erie County, which was one of the hardest hit regions in the US.

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SportUS considers curbs on travellers arriving from China

But Chinese tourists will not have unfettered access to all countries - as some impose restrictions.

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SportApple and Tesla: Tech stocks tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.

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SportTitle 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place

The Supreme Court extends legislation preventing undocumented migrants crossing the border from Mexico.

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SportNFL: JJ Watt of the Arizona Cardinals announces his retirement

JJ Watt, considered one of the NFL's greatest ever defensive players, announces he will retire at the end of the season.

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SportFlight cancellations wreak havoc on US airports

The chaos has left thousands of passengers sleeping in terminals as they search for solutions.

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SportGretchen Whitmer kidnap ringleader, Adam Fox, sentenced to 16 years

Adam Fox hoped to start a "revolution" but was sentenced to 16 years for targeting Gretchen Whitmer.

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SportRepublican George Santos admits lying on his CV

George Santos, who was recently elected, says he misrepresented his education and employment history.

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SportUS winter storm traps New York State residents in cars

New York State's Buffalo area bears the brunt of a storm that has killed 56 people in the US and Canada.

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SportThe truth about 'medbeds' - a miracle cure that doesn't exist

Why has a fictional miracle cure taken off online - and who's making money out of it?

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SportBuffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'

Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada.

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SportGolfing great Kathy Whitworth dies at 83

During her long career, the American captured 88 professional titles - more than any other golfer.

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SportUS storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24

Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditions.

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SportCanada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured

It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve.

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SportUS winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day

At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.

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SportCanada's polar bear population plummets - government report

Climate change is said to be a key factor in a 27% decline in the population over the past five years.

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SportUS winter storm: Stranded Native Americans burn clothes for warmth

"We're fighting a losing battle," says Oglala Sioux Tribe's president as the reservation is cut off by impassable roads.

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SportWind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.

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SportMegan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper

Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.

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SportMeta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m

The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers.

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SportThom Bell: Philadelphia soul pioneer dies at 79

The musician crafted 70s soul hits like Betcha By Golly Wow, Backstabbers and Rubberband Man.

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SportHere are the key findings in the January 6 committee's final report

The panel, which has recommended Donald Trump face criminal charges, releases its 845-page findings.

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SportAfter an epic journey ends, what happens next?

Migrants allowed into the US don't stay at the border long - this is how they decide where to go now.

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SportWhat exactly is in the $1.7tr US spending bill?

Provisions on everything from TikTok to lobster fishing are in the 4,155-page legislation.

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SportFar-right groups had racism rift before Capitol riot

The Oath Keepers and Proud Boy had a shared love of Donald Trump, but not so much for each other.

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SportZelensky's whirlwind US visit in 90 seconds

On a busy day, Ukraine's leader visited the White House and gave a speech to Congress.

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SportTrain derailed after smashing into truck in Collegedale, Tennessee

Another driver, who says he ran to see if everyone was OK, caught the moment on camera.

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SportUS winter storm to bring coldest Christmas in decades

The once-in-a-generation weather event may reach pressure equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane.

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SportUkraine war: Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone

On his first overseas trip since the Russian invasion began, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks the US.

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SportHarry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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SportI don’t know why I’m banned from Twitter - journalist Matt Binder

Mashable journalist Matt Binder tells the BBC he does not know how he has broken Twitter’s policies.

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SportChildren’s Tylenol in short supply - here’s what parents can do

There are simple strategies for parents to find children's pain medication amid the current crisis.

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SportToronto: Eight teenage girls charged with killing man

The teenagers are accused of attacking a 59-year-old man in Toronto in what police called "a swarming".

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SportEnough fentanyl to kill every single American seized in 2022

Nearly 400m potentially fatal doses - double last year's total - were intercepted by federal agents.

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SportUS pastor robbed on livestream faces fraud and extortion charges

Lamor Whitehead was robbed of more than $1m in jewellery during a livestreamed sermon in July.

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SportHow to stay safe in possible US winter weather bomb cyclone

Millions of Americans are under winter storm watches, as travel chaos threatens the holiday season.

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SportTitle 42: What is the Trump-era immigration policy?

Title 42 was set to expire this week, until the Supreme Court issued a reprieve.

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SportElon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy

The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down.

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SportFTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited

The cryptocurrency exchange boss is expected to travel to the US to face fraud charges, the BBC understands.

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SportCapitol riot committee asks that Trump faces insurrection charges

The committee airs critical testimony by a Trump loyalist and criticises his daughter, Ivanka Trump.

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SportWill Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter.

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SportFrank Salemme: Former mafia boss dies in prison at 89

Frank Salemme was serving a life sentence for killing a Boston nightclub owner in 1993.

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SportJoe Kennedy III confirmed as US special envoy to Northern Ireland

Mr Kennedy, the grandson of Robert Kennedy, says the appointment is "an incredible honour".

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SportNFL: Jaguars stun Cowboys in overtime, Chiefs make play-offs & Brady blows lead

The Jacksonville Jaguars stun the Dallas Cowboys in overtime while the Kansas City Chiefs hold on and Tom Brady blows a 17-point lead.

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SportVaughan shooting: Five killed by gunman in Canada apartment block

The gunman was shot dead by police who found victims scattered in several flats of the block.

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SportTurbulence injures dozens on Hawaiian Airlines flight

Eleven people are in hospital in a serious condition due to injuries sustained on the flight.

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SportTwitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms

The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites.

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SportCanada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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SportMaking it big selling legal weed is harder than it looks

A programme in California hopes to give back to communities targeted by the War on Drugs.

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SportAngelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee envoy

The Hollywood star says she now wants to work with groups led by people most directly affected by conflict.

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SportGuns confiscated at US airports hit record levels

More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded.

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SportTwitter reinstates banned journalists' accounts

Elon Musk suspended some journalists' accounts after accusing them of sharing location data about him.

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SportCapitol riot: Committee to seek charges for Trump - reports

The committee will reportedly seeking an unprecedented charge of insurrection against an ex-US president.

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SportWhy is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?

Friends and colleagues say his plans may be hard to predict, but they wouldn't bet against him.

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SportNigerian child chess prodigy granted US asylum

Tanitoluwa Adewumi rose to national stardom after winning a major tournament at eight years old.

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SportStarbucks set for strikes in US over unionisation

The walkout escalates a bitter labour fight, affecting around 100 of the coffee firm's US stores.

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SportJane Fonda: Hollywood star 'feels blessed' her cancer is in remission

The Hollywood icon says her doctor has told her she can stop her chemotherapy treatment.

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SportUkraine war: US Patriot missiles would comfort Kyiv and alarm Moscow

They're not a silver bullet, but they are extremely effective and expensive.

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SportCanadian discount store Zellers hopes to lure shoppers with nostalgia

Zellers, an iconic but failed retail chain, will soon be revived. Can nostalgia rejuvenate the brand?

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SportHang on, what's Santa doing on a helicopter?

With Christmas fast approaching, the BBC tracked down Santa to see exactly what he is up to.

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SportHarry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

BBC Royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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SportUS brings back free at-home Covid tests as part of winter plan

The programme allows households to order four rapid tests with deliveries starting next week.

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SportSix states without power as deadly winter storm and tornadoes hit US

Thousands of people remain without power as a devastating storm system sweeps across the US.

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SportHenry Cavill: British actor will not return as Superman

The British star, who revealed his return as the superhero in October, is dropped from the role.

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SportSuedi Murekezi: Russia frees US man in Ukraine prisoner swap

The crypto investor was freed in a deal that saw 64 Ukrainian troops released, according to officials.

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SportSocial media influencers charged with $100m stock scheme

The defendants allegedly used their platforms to hype stocks before selling them off once the prices rose.

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SportSpace Force's first overseas base is in S Korea - here's why

The unit is the first command on foreign soil since the Space Force was established in 2019.

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SportTrump's conservative base deserting him for DeSantis - poll

According to the survey, Ron DeSantis also leads Joe Biden by 47%-43% in a hypothetical election.

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SportMegan Thee Stallion testifies Tory Lanez shot her

The Grammy winner tells a court the Canadian rapper offered her $1m to keep quiet about the alleged attack.

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SportCyndi Lauper and Sam Smith sing at White House

The White House invited the musical artists to perform as President Biden signed a same-sex marriage bill.

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SportIs there an immigration crisis at the US-Mexico border?

Migrants from Nicaragua and Cuba are being detained at the US-Mexico border in record numbers.

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SportDictionary.com chooses 'woman' as word of the year

Major news events made the term "inseparable from the story of 2022", says the online lexicon.

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SportLockerbie: An atrocity that caused heartbreak around the world

BBC Scotland's David Cowan recalls the trial 22 years ago of two men accused of the Lockerbie bombing.

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SportUS immigration: 'They'd rather die than return to Nicaragua'

A record number of Nicaraguans are heading to the US as conditions worsen at home.

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SportCanada: Families of murdered indigenous women call for landfill search

Winnipeg Police said they can't recover the remains of murdered indigenous women from a landfill.

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SportPaul Whelan: US officials to hold meetings on bringing home ex-marine

After the release of Brittney Griner from Russian custody, US officials to meet over Paul Whelan's case.

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SportArizona sheriff vows to stop 'illegal' shipping crate border barrier

Critics say Gov Doug Ducey's shipping crate barrier unlawfully cuts through tribal and federal lands.

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SportTwitter's paid blue tick re-launches after pause

Twitter will once again offer a blue tick badge and additional features for a monthly fee.

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SportGolden Globes 2023: Banshees of Inisherin leads nominations

The dark comedy about feuding friends in 1920s Ireland leads the pack going into next year's awards.

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SportNasa's Orion capsule makes safe return to Earth

After a 26-day flight around the Moon, Nasa's future astronaut ship parachutes into the Pacific.

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SportLockerbie bombing suspect in US custody

The Libyan man is accused of making the bomb which destroyed Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie.

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SportRita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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SportWorld Cup 2022: Veteran US sports journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar

Grant Wahl, 48, collapses suddenly while watching the Argentina-Netherlands game.

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SportSam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back

The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors.

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SportCanada: Premiers demand to meet Trudeau over health crisis

All 13 provincial leaders renew their calls for more funding from the federal government.

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SportPenguin Random House boss resigns after Simon & Schuster deal fails

The merger of the publishing giant with rival Simon & Schuster was scuppered by competition concerns.

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SportBackstreet Boys Christmas TV show pulled after Nick Carter rape allegation

ABC drops a Christmas TV special after a woman alleges pop singer Nick Carter raped her in 2001.

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SportFired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'

The cleaners, who were sacked on Monday, have been protesting outside the headquarters in San Francisco.

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SportEmancipation movie: The true story of 'Whipped Peter' in Will Smith's new film

Emancipation tells the true story of “Whipped Peter” and his escape during the US Civil War.

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SportFauci: 'Low-life trolls harass my wife and kids'

Dr Anthony Fauci speaks to Americast as he stands down as chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden.

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SportTrevor Noah: Who will take over The Daily Show?

Trevor Noah will leave big shoes to fill at the helm of the beloved late-night satirical show.

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SportRussia frees Brittney Griner in prisoner swap

The US and Russia swap jailed basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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SportViktor Bout: Who is the Merchant of Death?

The Russian has been freed by the US, in a prisoner swap with basketball star Brittney Griner.

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SportJaylen Smith: Arkansas elects youngest black mayor in US

Fresh out of high school, 18-year-old Jaylen Smith has big plans for the little town of Earle, Arkansas.

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SportWhy this Trump loyalist is willing to serve months in Rikers prison

The former president's family business is sticking by the man whose evidence saw it convicted of tax crimes. Why?

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SportElon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff

One photo shows a double room with wardrobe and slippers, as Elon Musk seeks to instil a "hardcore" work culture.

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SportNew York Times faces first major walkout since 1970s

More than 1,100 union members are planning to participate in the 8 December stoppage.

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SportGeorgia Senate election: Polls close in high stakes run-off

The vote will determine whether President Joe Biden's Democrats win an outright majority in the Senate.

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SportMatt Lucas ends run as Great British Baking Show host

The presenter leaves the tent after three series helping oversee signature bakes and show stoppers.

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SportTrump Organization found guilty of tax crimes after New York trial

The business is synonymous with the former president, but neither he or his family were on trial.

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SportHertz to pay $168m for falsely accusing customers of theft

Some innocent customers say they were arrested after the car rental company accused them of theft.

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SportUS Capitol riot committee to make criminal referrals, chairman says

The House committee investigating the attack will make criminal referrals to the justice department.

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SportMegan Thee Stallion: Tory Lanez trial due to begin

The rapper has accused her ex Tory Lanez of shooting her in the foot after a Hollywood party.

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SportCanada: Hockey star criticises Justin Trudeau over gun law

PM Justin Trudeau said he is listening to feedback from hunters who worry their guns will be banned.

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SportNike ends Irving sponsorship after post

Nike has ended its sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving one month after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material on social media.

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SportNeil Diamond surprises with 'Sweet Caroline' singalong

The legendary singer surprised guests on the opening night his Broadway musical 'A Beautiful Noise'.

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SportTaylor Swift: 'Swifties' sue Ticketmaster over tour sale problems

Taylor Swift fans have filed a lawsuit over "unlawful conduct" after a chaotic tour ticket sale.

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SportBob McGrath: Sesame Street icon dies aged 90

The veteran actor was one of the founding cast members on the hit children's TV show.

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SportMeta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs won't destroy American dreams of Indians’

Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with.

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SportUS midterms: Georgia Senate run-off looms after bitter campaign

Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter, campaign.

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SportNetherlands 3-1 USA: Dutch overcome USA to book quarter-final spot

The Netherlands survive a late scare against the United States to move into the World Cup quarter-finals with a ruthless display of finishing.

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SportRail strike is cancelled - at the cost of paid sick leave

The pandemic and a vicious flu season has re-energised the fight for paid sick leave.

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SportPolice arrest elderly Alabama woman over unpaid $77 trash bill

The arrest of the elderly woman has sparked outrage in Alabama.

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SportPrince William meets US President Joe Biden ahead of climate prize

The Prince and Princess of Wales will hand out awards for their Earthshot Prize on Friday evening.

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SportSanta Claus is coming to town (via video call)

The pandemic upended life for millions around the world - and Santa was no exception.

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SportPeanut allergies: Parents worry after Palforzia drug sales flop

World-first peanut allergy drug Palforzia’s poor sales spark concerns over future drug research.

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SportAlex Jones files for bankruptcy after Sandy Hook verdict

He was recently told to pay almost $1.5bn (£1.2bn) for claiming a 2012 school shooting was a hoax.

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SportUS jobs growth signals tough inflation fight ahead

The jobs market remains robust despite rate rises aimed at cooling the economy and reining in rising prices.

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Sport'Rats will hate this job posting' - New York City seeks rat tsar

New York City is recruiting a director of rodent mitigation - or rat tsar - for its war on the pest.

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SportIdaho student murders: the things we still don't know

Rumours and web sleuths are plaguing the probe into the grisly stabbing of four Idaho students.

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SportKanye West no longer to buy Parler social media platform

The rapper has repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks, alienating business partners and fans.

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SportUS appeals court denies Trump 'special master' request in documents case

The ruling is a win for the US justice department, which is probing Mr Trump over classified documents.

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SportCanada: Alleged serial killer accused of murdering four indigenous women

The alleged serial killer was arrested for one murder in May. On Thursday police laid more charges.

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SportWorld's most expensive cities: New York and Singapore top list

The cost of living in both cities is now the joint highest worldwide, with Tel Aviv in third.

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SportTrump taxes: US lawmakers get access to former president's returns

The former president had fought for years to keep his records from being disclosed.

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