SportChicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses re-election bid

She was the first black woman and the first openly gay person to serve as head of America's third-largest city.

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SportCovid: FBI director Christopher Wray says China lab leak 'most likely'

Christopher Wray says the FBI has "for quite some time" settled on a potential lab incident in Wuhan.

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SportUS Capitol riot tip-offs were ignored, government watchdog finds

The FBI and other agencies failed to act on "potential violence planned for that day", the report finds.

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SportTwitter CEO Elon Musk defends Dilbert creator's racist tirade

Twitter's CEO accused US media of racism after multiple newspapers dropped the popular cartoon.

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SportHow Supreme Court could kill student debt forgiveness

Experts say the legal challenges spell trouble for Biden's plan, as one warns - "it's doomed".

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SportWinter storm brings snow to California and tornadoes to central US

California's severe weather had moved eastward, with seven tornadoes reported in Oklahoma.

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SportAlex Murdaugh trial: Power, privilege, murder and the downfall of a dynasty

Alex Murdaugh's trial for the killing of his wife and son has uncovered fraud, drug abuse and a suicide plot.

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SportTwitter reportedly lays off 200 more employees

The cuts account for about 10% of Twitter's remaining 2,000 workers, down from 7,500 in 2022.

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SportDilbert comic strip dropped by US media over creator's racist tirade

The comic strip's creator Scott Adams said white people should "get the hell away" from black people.

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SportCalifornia storm brings flooding and leaves thousands without power

Mass power outages, flooding and the closures of motorways and beaches are reported in California.

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SportRare snow dusts Hollywood sign as winter storm tightens grip

San Francisco breaks a 132-year record low temperature, and snow is forecast for the Mojave Desert.

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SportCrypto-mining scheme run from US school crawl space

Police were called after a janitor noticed electrical wires, ductwork and computers that looked amiss.

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SportIdaho home where four students were murdered to be demolished

The house will be torn down to help the community grieve, university officials said on Friday.

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SportOver 2 million Cosori Air Fryers recalled due to fire and burn concerns

Cosori has received reports of air fryers catching fire and causing minor burns and property damage.

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SportLos Angeles blizzard warning is first since 1989

Up to 8ft of snow is forecast to blanket parts of usually balmy southern California.

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SportStar quarterback Aaron Rodgers emerges from 'dark retreat'

Aaron Rodgers said he dwelled in a small underground room devoid of natural light to "unplug from society".

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SportSnow in LA, sunbathing in DC - winter weirdness grips North America

Temperatures soared Thursday in some parts of the country, while others were deluged with ice and snow.

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SportPolice call Florida triple homicide a random act of violence

Police said the murder suspect is a known gang member, but that the attacks were not gang-related.

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SportUS ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh admits lying but denies killing family

The South Carolina scion weeps as he recalls finding his wife and son dead, but denies murder.

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SportEast Palestine, Ohio: Crew tried to slow train before toxic wreck - NTSB

The exact cause of the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, remains unclear as a report is released.

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SportWinter storm updates: Power outages and travel disruption continues across US

More than 800,000 are without power across several US states as a wild winter storm continues.

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SportFlorida TV journalist killed while reporting on a murder

A nine-year-old was also killed by a man accused of murdering a woman at the same site hours earlier.

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SportUproar as Fox host Tucker Carlson gets Capitol riot videos

Democrats say the Speaker's decision to give Tucker Carlson the footage is an "egregious security breach".

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SportCanada's military tracked Chinese surveillance in the Arctic

The military has said it is "fully aware" of efforts by China to conduct surveillance in the north.

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SportThe one unexpected way to see California's 'superbloom' this year

As crowds are kept away after damaging the poppies in 2019, a lucky few can still get a close-up view.

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SportBiden hails 'rock solid' Nato as Putin blames West for Russia's war

In separate speeches, Russia's leader targets the West but the US president says his lust for land will fail.

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SportMicrosoft defends $69bn Activision deal

Opponents, including Sony, challenged the proposal at an EU hearing held behind closed doors.

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SportOriginal iPhone fetches $63k - but there's a catch

Karen Green got an iPhone in 2007, then did something with it most people don't.

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SportAlaskan woman trampled by moose while walking dog

A video shows the terrifying moment a woman was blind-sided by a moose in Anchorage, Alaska.

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SportOhio train derailment: Norfolk Southern ordered to pay for clean-up costs

Norfolk Southern faces a slew of lawsuits and mounting pressure following the 3 February derailment.

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SportAlligator kills 85-year-old woman in Florida

The woman was walking her dog when the alligator lunged at her and dragged her under water.

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SportAlec Baldwin firearm enhancement in manslaughter charge downgraded

New Mexico prosecutors drop firearm enhancement charges, lowering a potential prison sentence.

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SportTSA raises alarm amid increase in guns at US airports

In some parts, more passengers are attempting to bring guns through airport security.

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SportNew York alligator captured in Brooklyn's Prospect Park

The reptile was spotted by staff in Brooklyn's Prospect Park and later taken to the Bronx Zoo.

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SportNBA All-Star Game: Team Giannis beats Team LeBron as Jayson Tatum scores record 55 points

Jayson Tatum scores an All-Star Game record 55 points to lead Team Giannis to a 184-175 victory over Team LeBron in the NBA's annual showcase.

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SportBiden in Ukraine: How the president's surprise visit was kept a secret

Our North America editor on how Joe Biden's audacious trip to Kyiv was kept a secret.

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SportBiden visits Zelensky in Kyiv and says Putin 'dead wrong' on Ukraine war

The US president met Ukraine's Zelensky during the surprise trip and reaffirmed his support.

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SportGenesis Invitational: Jon Rahm regains world number one ranking with 10th PGA Tour win

Spain's Jon Rahm is back at the top of the world rankings with a two-shot victory at the Genesis Invitational in California.

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SportJeff Koons: Visitor breaks iconic Balloon Dog sculpture in Miami

The iconic Balloon Dog was knocked to the ground by an art collector in Miami.

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SportMeta to introduce paid-for verification for Instagram

The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year.

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SportChina may give Russia weapons for Ukraine war, Anthony Blinken warns

The US secretary of state said Beijing was considering "lethal support" for Russia in Ukraine.

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SportUkraine war: Russia has committed crimes against humanity, US says

Kamala Harris was speaking at a security conference, where leaders called for long-term support of Ukraine.

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SportAmazon worker from Maryland wins lottery twice in a row

The Amazon employee won $50,000 from a scratch card - having already won $30,000 last month.

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SportDistrust deepens over US-China balloon row

It's not only widened the rift between the two, but also threatens to polarise the global community.

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SportAnother six-year-old boy brings gun to school in Virginia

One mother says the boy threatened to shoot her daughter in a PE class before police were called.

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SportEndangered baby pygmy hippo Petunia is just the cutest

The adorable three-month-old and her mum, Iris, are making a big splash at a Virginia zoo.

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SportIn Canada, complex fraud schemes are targeting homeowners

In Toronto's red hot real estate market, homes are reportedly being sold out from under their owners.

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SportMichigan derailment: No hazardous material spilled in second rail crash

A train carrying chemicals derailed in Michigan, two weeks after the Ohio crash, but nothing leaked.

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SportUS cancer patient developed 'uncontrollable' Irish accent

Despite never having been to Ireland, the North Carolina man spoke with a "brogue" until his death, say researchers.

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SportOhio town rues chemical train derailment as 'our Chernobyl'

Residents of this close-knit community fear the railroad disaster has changed their lives forever.

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Sport'Never give up': Woman fights off attacker in US gym

A man who attacked a lone woman in a Florida apartment gym got much more than he bargained for.

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SportWhy spy balloons are still useful in era of drones, satellites

A technology first used during the French Revolutionary Wars remains in demand today for good reasons.

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SportBankrupt Alex Jones spends nearly $100,000 a month

The Infowars host has nearly $10m in assets, and his outgoings include childcare, alimony and home upkeep.

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SportOhio train: Anger and fear over toxic chemical derailment

East Palestine residents left without answers after train company pulls out of local meeting.

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SportTexas shooting: One dead in El Paso shopping centre attack

Another three people were injured in El Paso, and two suspects are now in custody, US police say.

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SportFBI searches Biden papers at University of Delaware

Investigators retrieved multiple boxes from the college and are said to be reviewing the material.

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SportThe teenager who cycled from Alaska to Argentina

Liam Garner, 17, declared himself the youngest person ever to cycle the Pan-American highway.

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SportIs ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ the best advice for mass shootings?

The three-word message was sent to students during a shooting at a Michigan university on Monday.

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SportCars disappear as 'crazy' sandstorm engulfs Las Vegas

A swirling sand cloud drastically reduced visibility on a highway in the desert resort on Valentine's Day.

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SportSandwich chain Subway explores sale of business

The company is facing rising costs and increasing competition from rival fast food companies.

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SportElon Musk donates almost $2bn of Tesla shares to charity

Also on Wednesday, Mr Musk hinted he plans to find his successor to lead Twitter by the end of 2023.

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SportLouis Vuitton picks Pharrell Williams to lead men's designs

The role was previously held by high-profile designer Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.

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SportUnited flight 1722: US to investigate Boeing 777's mysterious nosedive

Passengers reportedly screamed as the flight from Hawaii plunged 1,400ft before the plane recovered.

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SportVictims identified in Michigan State University shooting

Police release the identities of those killed in a shooting at Michigan State University on Monday.

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SportUS suspects three unidentified objects it shot down were 'benign'

The White House says the unidentified aircraft may have been "tied to commercial or research entities".

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SportThree killed in mass shooting at Michigan university

Another five people are injured in the city of East Lansing, as police hunt for the suspect.

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SportChinese balloon sensors recovered from ocean, says US

Crews found "significant debris" from the suspected spy craft off the South Carolina coast, say the US military.

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SportSuper Bowl Jesus advert draws ire on left and right

An evangelical Christian group's advertisements peeves activists across the ideological spectrum.

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SportOscars class photo: 10 things we spotted

This year marks the triumphant return of the Academy's annual yearbook photo after a pandemic-induced hiatus.

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SportName a cockroach after your ex for Valentine's Day

A Texas zoo is naming the critters after former partners before they are fed to an animal.

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SportWitness saved me from Memphis police unit that stopped Tyre Nichols, man says

A woman cried out when Monterrious Harris was stopped by the same unit involved in Tyre Nichols' death.

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SportRihanna reveals pregnancy at Super Bowl half-time show

The singer surprised fans as she delivered a hit-heavy performance at the half-time show.

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SportWhat we know about the flying objects over North America

The US says China sent the first, but little is known of the three objects shot down in recent days.

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SportSuper Bowl 57: Kansas City Chiefs fight back to beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in thriller

The Kansas City Chiefs become NFL champions for the second time in four years after fighting back to claim a thrilling 38-35 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

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SportDavid Jolicoeur: Rapper and founding member of De La Soul dies

David Jolicoeur went by the name Trugoy the Dove and was notably absent from last week's Grammy's.

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SportMars Wrigley factory fined after two workers fall into chocolate vat

Two workers were rescued when a hole was cut in the bottom of a partly-full Mars Wrigley chocolate tank.

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SportUS military shoots down another flying object over Lake Huron

Washington has been on high alert since its military destroyed a suspected Chinese spy balloon on 4 February.

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SportUS and Canada military shoot down new unidentified object

The flying object "violated airspace" over north-west Canada, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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SportJohn Tory: Toronto mayor quits after affair with ex-staffer during pandemic

John Tory said the relationship was "a serious error in judgement" after it was revealed by a newspaper.

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SportFederal agents search Mike Pence's home - reports

People familiar with the matter tell US media the search is consensual.

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SportBrett Favre: US football star files for defamation over Mississippi fraud claims

The ex-player takes action after being accused of fraud over the use of public funds in Mississippi.

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SportTech layoffs: Yahoo to slash 20% of its workforce

Yahoo joins the growing list of tech companies cutting jobs as consumer and corporate spending shrink.

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SportBurt Bacharach: 12 of the legendary composer's most magic moments

The composer, who has died aged 94, was behind classics like I Say a Little Prayer and Walk On By.

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SportWhat do these two leaders have in common?

As Biden and Lula meet, they will have a lot of familiar ground to cover.

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SportMike Pence summoned to testify in criminal probe of Trump

The subpoena is reportedly linked to Mr Trump's bid to overturn his defeat in the 2020 election.

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SportUS pledges $85m for Turkey-Syria earthquake relief

The aid package is intended to prevent people from dying of cold exposure, starvation and illness.

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SportTiny mouse named after actor Sir Patrick Stewart takes age record

The mouse, weighing about the same as three pennies, is named after Star Trek's Sir Patrick Stewart.

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SportJohn Fetterman: US Senate Democrat taken to hospital feeling lightheaded

The Pennsylvania lawmaker suffered a stroke in May, but is so far not showing signs of a new stroke.

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SportAlex Morgan: USA forward calls potential Saudi sponsorship deal for 2023 Women's World Cup 'bizarre'

United States forward Alex Morgan says a potential Visit Saudi sponsorship deal for the 2023 Women's World Cup is "bizarre".

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SportNFL's Damar Hamlin in surprise appearance for award

The Buffalo Bills safety walks on stage to address reporters a month after an on-field collapse.

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SportEl Paso Walmart gunman who killed 23 pleads guilty to hate crimes

The attacker showed little emotion as he pleaded guilty to one of the deadliest US mass shootings.

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SportRihanna: Super Bowl half-time show to mark singer's live return

The singer will headline one of the most prestigious gigs in music at Sunday's Super Bowl in Arizona.

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SportTyre Nichols: Policeman took and shared photos of injured man

A new report details the brutality and degradation the 29-year-old suffered by the Memphis officers.

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SportLeBron James breaks NBA all-time scoring record

LeBron James becomes the NBA's all-time leading scorer, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 39-year-old record.

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SportHarry and Meghan to be questioned in Samantha Markle defamation suit

The duchess's half-sister says Meghan "falsely and maliciously" said she was "an only child".

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SportState of the Union 2023: Biden urges Congress to finish economic fight-back

The president's State of the Union speech called for unity, but he was heckled by some Republicans.

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SportTrump-era Chinese spy balloons went undetected

They may have been classified as UFOs, or unidentified anomalous phenomenon, at the time, reports say.

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SportSix-year-old who shot his teacher allegedly assaulted another

Allegations of previous violent incidents are detailed in a legal notice filed by the injured teacher.

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SportTimed Teaser: Who rocked red leather at the Grammys?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Sport'Surprise' in Canada as NYC buses migrants to border

New York City's mayor confirms the city is giving migrants free bus tickets to the Canadian border.

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SportAnthony Lowe: New video released in police killing of double amputee

Police also released audio of an emergency call by a man who was allegedly stabbed by Anthony Lowe.

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SportWhen a Canadian weather balloon went rogue

A stray research balloon survived 1,000 rounds of ammunition from fighter jets on its travels back in 1998.

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SportGrammys 2023: Five takeaways from the ceremony

From bizarre speeches to Ben Affleck's general disinterest, here are the ceremony's highs and lows.

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SportOhio train: Huge fire breaks out after derailment

Flames light the sky over a village near Pittsburgh after about 50 carriages reportedly derail.

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SportBeyoncé fans brace for North America pre-sale with Ticketmaster under scrutiny

It is seen as the first test for Ticketmaster since the company was overwhelmed by demand last year.

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SportGrammy Awards 2023: Beyoncé becomes the biggest winner in history

With her latest award, the star becomes the most celebrated artist in the ceremony's history.

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SportGrammys 2023: Red carpet fashion in pictures

All the looks from music's biggest stars at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

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SportGrammys: Viola Davis joins exclusive winners' club

The star is only the 18th person to win each of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award.

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SportChina balloon: US searches in Atlantic for wreckage

The US is trying recover debris from the suspected spy balloon that fell in shallow waters off South Carolina.

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SportGrammy Awards 2023: How to watch and who will win

Adele, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and Harry Styles are up for prizes at the 65th annual Grammys in LA.

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SportBiden's State of the Union: Agony and ecstasy of writing the president's biggest speech

It's often the US president's most important address of the year - but for speechwriters it's the assignment from hell.

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SportTyre Nichols: Sixth police officer fired

Preston Hemphill violated multiple rules, including stun gun deployment regulations, police say.

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SportChina urges calm over 'spy' balloon in US airspace

The US condemns China's intrusion as the Pentagon reports a second Chinese balloon over Latin America.

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SportUS proposes first-ever limits on sugar in school meals

The government wants to cut back on sweet and salty foods, but critics say children will eat fast food instead.

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SportEunice Dwumfour: New Jersey councilwoman fatally shot in car

The state's governor said the attack felt "specific" and did not appear politically motivated.

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SportRideau Canal skating rink still closed amid mild winter

The world's longest skating rink has been opening later and later as winter temperature creep up.

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SportTwo suspects arrested in California 'cartel-style' murder

One suspect in the murder of six family members is taken into custody after a shootout with police.

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SportSuspect arrested in Dallas Zoo monkey theft

The theft came after a string of suspicious incidents at the zoo involving multiple species.

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SportApple sales in biggest fall since 2019

The decline came as people cut back in the face of higher living costs, said Apple's boss.

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SportUS halts Blinken China visit after spy balloon row

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China is postponed after a spy balloon is tracked across the US.

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SportPolar vortex: A guide to surviving extreme cold

As a deadly Arctic cold sweeps North America, we look at the risks of a deep freeze.

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SportOhio man fatally shot by police was cleaning out grandmother's home - family

Joe Frasure died in hospital a day after being shot by officers who say he drove a van at them.

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SportLisa Marie Presley: When a celebrity dies, who gets what can get messy

With hundreds of millions of dollars at stake, celebrity wills can bring heirs out of the woodwork.

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SportPG&E to stand trial over deadly California wildfire

Pacific Gas & Electric will face trial for manslaughter over its role in a deadly Californian wildfire.

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SportBoeing 747: Last plane delivered in regal send-off

After 50 years in production, the last of the iconic planes to be built flies a crown-shaped route.

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SportDecade-old footage of Tyre Nichols skating goes viral

Videos of Nichols skateboarding have resurfaced on social media after his death.

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SportCanadian couple rescues moose with bare hands

Kirk Barharn and his wife spotted the moose tangled in a fence while driving in British Columbia.

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SportFive Canadian Mounties charged over indigenous man's death

Father-of-three Dale Culver, 35, died following a struggle with police in British Columbia.

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SportPhiladelphia Eagles player charged with rape before Super Bowl

Days before the NFL final, Philadelphia Eagles guard Joshua Sills is also accused of kidnapping.

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Sport'Shameful and inhumane' - Black officers reckon with death of Tyre Nichols

The 29-year-old died after a violent encounter with five black officers who have since been charged.

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Jermaine Jackson's son Jafaar, 26, will play the lead role in the film, simply titled Michael.

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