SportTornado caught on camera moving across Little Rock, Arkansas

Nearly 70,000 people are without power in Arkansas, which is in a state of emergency.

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SportTrump and Stormy Daniels cash in on merchandise after indictment

The adult film star pops the champagne as she says orders for T-shirts and other gear are "pouring in".

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SportHigh-wire artist Philippe Petit values life too much to risk it

Philippe Petit is famous for his daring performances such as walking between the Twin Towers in New York.

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SportDuchess of Sussex: Meghan wins bid to throw out Samantha Markle legal case

Samantha Markle was suing the duchess, including over Meghan saying she was an "only child".

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SportTrump indictment: A simple guide to what it means

Former US President Donald Trump is being charged with a crime. Here is what the case is about.

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Sport'QAnon Shaman' freed early from federal prison

Jacob Chansley, 35, has moved to a halfway house in Arizona ahead of his full release in May.

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SportGwyneth Paltrow: 6 ski trial moments, from treats to Taylor Swift

There has been a blizzard of publicity surrounding the actress's recent trial in Utah.

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SportWhat happened between Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump?

The former president's alleged night with a porn actress has turned into a mammoth legal battle.

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SportTaiwan's Tsai arrives in US to warnings from China of 'serious confrontation'

Beijing said the Taiwan leader's stopovers on her Central America trip risked "serious confrontation".

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SportJair Bolsonaro returning to Brazil for first time since 8 January riots

The far-right ex-leader has not been home since supporters stormed government buildings in January.

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SportDisney sidesteps DeSantis board with royal clause

The Florida governor's oversight board says Disney circumvented it with an agreement citing King Charles.

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Sport'Yes, I have billions... but billionaire label unfair'

Former Starbucks boss Howard Schultz pushes back during a congressional roasting.

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SportDNA from leftover burrito leads to explosive arrest

The suspect might still be free if only he'd finished his meal.

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SportSwimmers in Hawaii accused of harassing dolphins

Swimming with dolphins is popular with tourists in Hawaii but federal law bans getting too close.

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SportHow California floods affect US food prices

Flooded farmlands in America's "bread basket" have big consequences for US and global food supplies.

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SportNashville shooter sent a former classmate messages moments before attack

""I'm still trying to wrap my head around what we're going through," former classmate Averianna Patton told the BBC.

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SportHow police stopped Nashville shooting in four minutes

Police fatally shot the suspect just minutes after arriving at Nashville's Covenant School.

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SportBodycam footage shows police response in school shooting

The video shows Nashville officers confronting and shooting the attacker in the Covenant School.

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SportNashville shooting: Survivor of Illinois tragedy makes angry plea

After surviving a mass shooting in Illinois, a woman visiting Nashville confronts media.

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SportCreed III actor Jonathan Majors charged with assault and harassment

A 30-year-old woman says she was injured in an altercation with the Creed III star on Saturday.

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SportGwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Accuser heard 'blood-curdling scream'

A man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski crash says it sounded "like someone was out of control".

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Sport'God saved me': Mississippi tornado survivors reckon with destruction

Searching through the rubble of a town, residents tell their harrowing stories of survival.

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SportTimed Teaser: How did Macron annoy TV viewers?

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

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SportGwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Who's who

Paltrow's accuser Terry Sanderson will testify on Monday, as will three members of her family,

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SportItalian art experts astonished by David statue uproar in Florida

The school principal, who resigned after an uproar over art lesson, has been invited to Florence.

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SportSix girls killed in Tennessee car crash

Officials said the ages of the girls range from one to 18 - the driver, an adult male, survived.

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SportJonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star's lawyer says his client is innocent and expects charges to be dropped imminently.

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SportMore storms feared after Mississippi tornado

Friday night's tornado in the southern US killed 26 people and has displaced hundreds more.

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SportDeadly Mississippi tornado brings devastation to US state

Crushed cars and glass litter the streets of Rolling Fork, a rural town wiped out by the storm that claimed 26 lives.

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SportKamala Harris Africa trip: Can US charm offensive woo continent from China?

US Vice-President Kamala Harris embarks on a tour of the continent amid fierce competition for influence.

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Sport'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally.

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SportTrucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

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SportTornadoes kill 19 and bring devastation to Mississippi

Hail the size of golf balls and strong wind brought destruction to rural areas on Friday night.

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SportWatch Gwyneth Paltrow's jaw drop as lawyer says this

From jaw dropping comments to questions about Taylor Swift, Paltrow's court testimony wasn't shy of drama.

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SportGuo Wengui: How a Chinese tycoon built a pro-Trump money machine

Guo Wengui is accused of masterminding a billion-dollar fraud. His followers tell the BBC their stories.

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SportWaco, Texas: Donald Trump rallies on anniversary of deadly standoff

Waco, Texas, was the site of a deadly standoff in 1993 between the US government and an "Army of God".

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SportFake Trump arrest photos: How to spot an AI-generated image

Pictures of former President Trump being "arrested" are all over social media - but don't be fooled.

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SportUS bombs Syrian targets after deadly drone attack

The US says it hit Iran-linked militia after a drone attack killed a US contractor and injured others.

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SportUtah is first US state to limit teen social media access

One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages.

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SportWhat are abortion pills and could they be banned?

They have become the new frontier in the US battle over abortion access but their future is at risk.

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SportBiden visits Canada: What's bothering America's friendliest neighbour?

President Joe Biden faces thorny issues from migration to trade wars on his first official trip to Canada.

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SportAaron Sorkin reveals he suffered a stroke: 'It was a loud wake-up call'

The West Wing creator describes the scare as "a loud wake-up call" but says he is now "fine".

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SportJustin Roiland: Domestic violence charges against Rick and Morty creator dropped

Justin Roiland says he is "thankful" but is "deeply shaken by the horrible lies that were reported".

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SportHow a TikTok ban would - or wouldn't - work in practice

The US government is threatening to ban TikTok - how would that work?

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SportCalifornia considers ban on caste discrimination

California could become the first US state to make caste discrimination illegal if a new bill is passed.

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SportRon DeSantis says his Ukraine remarks 'mischaracterised'

The Republican was criticised in the US and Ukraine for calling the war a "territorial dispute".

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SportImmigration fuels Canada's largest population growth of over 1 million

Canada's largest surge in population growth was largely due to immigration, the government said.

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SportJack Daniel's and dog toy in Supreme Court showdown

The liquor company is arguing that a dog toy infringes on its iconic trademark.

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Sport'What is that?' Space junk seen flying over California

The flaming trash was discarded by the International Space Station in 2020 and has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.

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SportDick Van Dyke crashes his car into a gate in Malibu

The film and television icon is said to have sustained minor injuries but avoided going to hospital.

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Sport8 dolphins dead after washing ashore in New Jersey

Rescue teams arrived to find two dolphins already dead, while the other six were euthanised.

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SportThe US interest-rate decision the world is watching

Can the Federal Reserve continue to raise interest rates in the middle of a banking panic?

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SportCalifornia battles heavy floods with more rain and wind to come

Another large storm is forecast to hit the state's central and southern coast this week.

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SportBard: Google's rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s

The tech giant is rolling out its new AI chatbot, called Bard, to users in the US and UK first.

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SportNew Jersey Fountain of Life Center church engulfed in flames

A senior pastor at the Fountain of Life Center says it is a devastating loss for his community.

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SportBad Bunny sued for $40m by ex-girlfriend over 'Bad Bunny baby' recording

The woman says the Puerto Rican pop superstar used a recording of her in songs without permission.

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SportWhat a man freed from a 241-year prison sentence finds strangest of all

Bobby Bostic was released in November - after being told as a teenager he would die in prison.

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SportSaad Ibrahim Almadi: Saudi Arabia releases US man jailed over tweets

Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested in November 2021 when he arrived in Riyadh to visit his family.

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SportUS police forces on alert ahead of possible Trump arrest

Police in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are expected to mobilise in case of potential unrest.

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SportMiami Beach: Curfew imposed amid rising chaos and violence

"We don't want spring break in our city," said Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber on Sunday.

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SportThe Weeknd settles copyright case over Call Out My Name

The star had been sued over alleged similarities between his song and a 2017 track called Vibeking.

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SportBruce Willis's wife speaks of her grief at his dementia on his 68th birthday

Emma Heming Willis discusses the impact her husband's dementia is having on the family.

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SportLiam Plunkett and Aaron Finch sign up for new US T20 league

Former England bowler Liam Plunkett and ex-Australia batter Aaron Finch sign up for Major League Cricket in the United States.

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SportProsecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans

Members of the ex-president's party claim prosecutors investigating him are part of the "radical left".

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SportCentral banks to boost flow of US dollars amid market unease

Six central banks move to keep credit flowing worldwide after two big institutions collapsed.

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SportEx-US President Donald Trump expects to be arrested on Tuesday

The former president calls for protests but his lawyer says there has been no word from prosecutors.

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SportAbortion pills banned in Wyoming as Texas judge considers nationwide decision

The ban comes as a Texas judge considers revoking nationwide approval of a common abortion pill.

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SportPutin arrest warrant: Biden welcomes ICC's war crimes charges

The International Criminal Court accuses the Russian leader of unlawfully deporting Ukrainian children.

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SportSouth Lake Tahoe: The mountain town buried by California winter chaos

Atmospheric river storms have buried South Lake Tahoe in a snowfall for the history books.

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SportWhy US mothers are more likely to die in childbirth

Maternal mortality spiked by 40 percent in 2021, with black women more likely to die.

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SportClean-up of radioactive water leak ongoing at Minnesota nuclear plant

A local nuclear plant is recovering 400,000 gallons of contaminated water that spilled in November.

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SportTicketmaster offers partial refunds to The Cure fans

The company came under fire after added fees doubled the cost of some tickets to see The Cure.

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SportThe prison mum experience Elizabeth Holmes is desperate to avoid

The US is one of four countries that routinely separates incarcerated mothers from their babies.

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SportSettlement after US student athlete Grant Brace died begging for water

University wrestler Grant Brace was ridiculed shortly before he died from heat stroke, lawyers say.

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SportDeath, blindness and eyeballs removed after US eyedrops recall

Patients lose vision and have eyes surgically removed after using eyedrops now recalled in the US.

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SportVideo shows moment Russian fighter jet hits US drone over Black Sea

The US had to crash the drone into the water after the collision over the Black Sea on Tuesday.

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SportGiant, stinky seaweed bloom headed for Florida

It is 5,500m long, weighs 10m tons, and it is going to spend summer on the beach

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SportCanadian Supreme Court judge on leave after Arizona resort altercation

Justice Russell Brown has been off the bench since a complaint was filed alleging a drunken dispute.

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SportTikTok says US threatens ban if China stake not sold

TikTok, owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, says it has been contacted about a change in ownership.

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SportSeven US deputies charged with murder of man in custody

Prosecutors accuse the deputies of suffocating 28-year-old Irvo Otieno earlier this month.

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SportLaw Roach: The looks that made Zendaya's stylist an icon

The celebrity stylist who creates stunning looks has stunned fans by announcing his retirement.

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SportGrandson of the 'Father of Iditarod' wins Alaska dog sled race

Ryan Redington won the dog sled race 50 years after his grandfather co-founded the arduous contest.

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SportParty's over as judge cuts Miami Beach last call for alcohol

It's a victory for the city which wanted last orders to be 2am, three hours earlier than it is now.

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SportFamily of black man found dismembered in Mississippi calls for probe

Before he disappeared, Rasheem Carter told his mother he was being chased by white men in trucks.

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SportWhy Lunchables are making a comeback for school lunch

The popular boxed lunch aimed at children will now be offered in school cafeterias across the US.

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SportRussia pilots 'reckless' in drone collision - US

A US surveillance drone plunged into the Black Sea following an encounter with Russian fighter jets.

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SportWild horses found shot dead, Canadian police say

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the horses are of significance to a local indigenous band.

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SportUS court rules Uber and Lyft workers are contractors

Labour groups had opposed contractor status, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave.

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SportOscars ratings record 18.7 million viewers, 12% higher than 2022

Roughly 18.7m US viewers tune in, making Sunday the third-least watched Oscars since tracking began.

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SportCanada: Truck ploughs into pedestrians, killing two

Two people have died and nine have been injured after being hit by a truck in Quebec province.

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Sport'Cop City' activist Manuel Paez Teran's family release own autopsy

The family say the report shows Manuel Paez Teran was sitting with their hands up when they died.

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SportNYC bike path killer Sayfullo Saipov spared death penalty

Sayfullo Saipov will spend life in prison for the city's deadliest terrorist attack since 9/11.

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SportJoe Biden uses The Daily Show interview to criticise anti-trans laws

Appearing on The Daily Show, the US president calls Republican efforts to curb trans rights "cruel".

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SportWillow project: Biden curbs drilling ahead of decision on Alaska oil project

The limits on oil and gas drilling in Alaska and the Arctic Ocean come as a huge project may be approved.

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SportUK PM to invite Biden to NI for peace deal anniversary

President affirmed US government's support for Belfast Agreement at a St Patrick's Day event in 2022.

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The famous Hollywood red carpet may have changed colour, but the glamour was the same as ever.

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Sport7 best Oscars moments from the 95th Academy Awards

A full-circle moment, a very hyperactive bear and a reference to The Slap feature in the ceremony.

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SportTikTok users shrug at China fears: 'It's hard to care'

Political outcry about TikTok national security risks has made little dent among users.

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SportSilicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say.

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SportSan Diego: Eight dead after boats, possibly used for people smuggling, capsize

Two boats, possibly used for people smuggling, overturned near Black's Beach on Saturday night.

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SportUS accuses Iran of cruel false prisoner swap claims

Iran's claims that an exchange was imminent would cause "heartache" for relatives, the US says.

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SportUS summit to finalise Aukus defence pact

The UK, US and Australian leaders are set to agree plans to supply Canberra with nuclear submarines.

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SportThe Serbian who inspired US Capitol rioters, then emigrated to Texas

The scientist emigrated to Texas after the riot and continues to call for political violence in the US.

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SportWatch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.

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SportThe Mexican kidnapping saga explained in 80 seconds

Two US citizens have been returned and the cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know.

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SportTiger Woods denies he had a tenancy deal with ex-girlfriend

Lawyers for the golfer argue Erica Herman was a "guest" who had been "invited" to stay with him.

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SportUS fight over abortion pills waged state by state

Tussles in California, Texas and elsewhere over the drug mifepristone could affect millions of US women.

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SportSilicon Valley Bank: Regulators take over firm behind market slump

Silicon Valley Bank's scramble to raise money had sparked industry panic.

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SportDonald Trump: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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SportAtmospheric river to bring more snow, rain and floods to California

The National Weather Service said lives and property are in "great danger".

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SportSilicon Valley Bank share slump rocks financial stocks

The four largest US banks lost a total of more than $50bn in market value on Thursday.

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SportUS grandfather survives week in snowbank on croissants and biscotti

Jerry Jouret, 81, ate snow and croissants, too, while waiting to be rescued from a California snowbank.

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SportRobert Blake, actor who was once tried for murder, dies at 89

The Hollywood actor's long career was overshadowed by accusations that he murdered his wife.

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SportHow the US power grid is a target for far-right groups

Terrorism experts say extremist groups are increasingly talking about targeting that key infrastructure.

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SportUS man puts phone on drone to send rescue message

After getting stuck in snow in Oregon, one man uses an unusual method of attracting attention.

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SportHow #OscarsSoWhite changed the Academy Awards

#OscarsSoWhite changed Hollywood, new data shows, but there is still a long way to go.

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SportUS Senate blocks controversial Washington DC crime bill

The rare move comes in response to a city bill that congressional critics say is soft on crime.

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SportUS black couple settles lawsuit over 'white-washed' home valuation

The couple's house was valued for nearly half a million dollars more when a white friend posed as the owner.

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SportBig Sur residents told to stock up on essentials ahead of storm

Parts of California, including Big Sur, south of San Francisco, are preparing for a new storm.

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SportOklahoma rejects referendum on recreational cannabis

The decision in a referendum is described as a "clear message" against unfettered access to weed.

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SportCovid origins investigation: US House of Representatives holds first hearing

The panel, formed by a new Republican majority, is aiming to establish how the coronavirus emerged.

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SportTwo survivors of Mexico kidnapping recovering in US hospitals

One of them has gunshot wounds and two of their friends were killed by gangs at a Mexico border town.

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SportTucker Carlson said he hates Trump 'passionately', lawsuit reveals

The text messages sent by the Fox News host were released as part of a 2020 election lawsuit.

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SportRepublicans slam Fox News' Tucker Carlson over Capitol riot clips

The Senate Republican leader says it was a "mistake" for Fox News to air footage playing down the riot.

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SportOscars 2023: 16 bitesize facts - from Cate Blanchett to Michelle Yeoh

Quirky coincidences and possible record breakers from this year's Academy Award nominations.

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Sport'Granby Girl' identified as Patricia Ann Tucker 45 years after her murder

Patricia Ann Tucker was identified after a DNA match with her son, who was five when she disappeared.

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SportChris Rock addresses Will Smith slap in Netflix special

The comedian cracked a joke about last year's Academy Awards row with Will Smith in his new special.

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SportCanada's Trudeau launches China election meddling probes

An "independent special rapporteur" will examine reports of Chinese meddling in recent elections.

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SportUS Senator John Fetterman recovering from depression, says aide

The Pennsylvania senator checked himself into a hospital near DC last month to seek treatment.

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The man ruled to be fugitive Nicholas Rossi refused to get into a prison van to attend court.

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SportFour Americans kidnapped from minivan in Mexico, FBI says

Unidentified gunmen fired at the four Americans and took them away in a vehicle, the FBI said.

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SportNovak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells because of vaccination status

World number one Novak Djokovic withdraws from this week's Indian Wells Masters event with the Serb unable to enter the United States.

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SportGary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71

Guitarist Gary Rossington had survived a 1977 air crash that killed several of his bandmates.

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SportHarry and Meghan weigh up coronation invitation

Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not say if they plan to attend after receiving an email from the Palace.

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SportEverything Everywhere sweeps Independent Spirit Awards

The absurdist sci-fi won nearly every major award at an event honouring independent film and television.

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SportUS Disability rights activist Judy Heumann dies aged 75

She was regarded as "the mother" of the disability rights movement whose demonstrations led to law changes.

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SportRafael Viñoly: Uruguayan architect of London's 'Walkie Talkie' dies aged 78

The Uruguayan also worked on Tokyo's International Forum and Manchester City's training ground.

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SportUS-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere".

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SportMurdaugh's defiant words as judge calls him 'monster'

A tense exchange unfolded between the judge and the convicted murderer as his sentence was handed down.

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SportVideo shows aftermath of violent turbulence on flight

Multiple people were injured after a plane started to shake, prompting an emergency landing.

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SportCanada grandma helps stop fraud scheme targeting senior citizens

The savvy senior citizen wasn't fooled when a man pretending to be her grandson called her for money

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SportMan wades through waist-high snow in California

At least 13 counties declare a state of emergency from the severity of the winter storm.

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SportWayne Shorter: Legendary jazz saxophonist dies at 89

The 12-time Grammy award winner is credited with shaping much of 20th Century jazz music.

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SportTennessee curbs trans treatment and drag for children

The governor signs the laws as questions are asked about an old photo apparently of him in women's clothing.

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SportRos Atkins on... The creeping TikTok bans

The app has been banned from employee phones by various governments amid security concerns.

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SportTulsa race massacre survivors granted Ghanaian citizenship

Viola Fletcher and Hughes Van Ellis visited Ghana in 2021 to mark 100 years since the Tulsa massacre.

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SportSeven in hospital from US plane turbulence

A Germany-bound Lufthansa flight was forced to make an emergency landing near Washington DC.

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SportSirhan Sirhan: Robert F Kennedy assassin denied parole again

The board said Sirhan Sirhan must do more work to understand what makes someone a political assassin.

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SportMan arrested after explosive found in luggage at US airport

The device, detected in screening at a Pennsylvania airport, "posed a significant risk to the aircraft".

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SportJalen Carter: NFL hopeful accused of racing in deadly crash

Jalen Carter says he expects to be "fully exonerated" of misdemeanour charges in the fatal collision.

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Sport1894 shipwreck confirms survivor tale of treacherous lifeboat

The Ironton yields a secret, jealously guarded until now by the deep, about the sailors' demise.

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SportDrugs giant Eli Lilly caps monthly insulin costs in US at $35

The cap on the diabetes medication by the drugs giant could bring cost relief to million of Americans.

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SportAlex Murdaugh jurors to visit Moselle estate in murder trial

Mr Murdaugh's wife and son were found dead near dog kennels on the 1,700-acre piece of land in 2021

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SportBeer and wine sales in Canada fall to all-time low

Total alcohol sales dip for the first time in a decade, even as ciders and alcopops gain ground.

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