SportThe untold tale of America's first spelling bee victor

Marie Bolden, a black teenager, won the first US spelling bee in 1908. Her win was eclipsed by racism.

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SportUS carpenter helps rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral

Peter Henrikson uses medieval techniques to create the new roof for the fire-ravaged structure.

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SportCanada MPs vote to oust foreign interference tsar

But the special rapporteur, dismissed by critics as the prime minister's "ski buddy", vows to stay on.

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SportSackler family can be shielded from opioid lawsuits, court rules

The wealthy owners of Purdue Pharma will be protected in exchange for a multi-billion dollar settlement.

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SportWoman who accused Biden of sexual assault seeks Russian citizenship

Tara Reade accused President Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993, an allegation he denies.

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SportAl Pacino: The Godfather star expecting fourth child aged 83

The Godfather star has announced his 29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah is eight months pregnant.

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SportChinese fighter jet buzzed US military plane, says Pentagon

A Chinese fighter jet performed an "aggressive manoeuvre" in front of a US Air Force plane, says the US.

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SportManhattanhenge: How to see it this year

The biannual phenomenon draws locals and tourists alike to capture the perfect photo.

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SportFormer US first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia

The diagnosis comes as her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, receives hospice care in Georgia.

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SportDriver speeds through crowded beach into water

Police in Florida were surprised to find a car half submerged into water when they patrolled the beach.

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SportNine wounded in Hollywood, Florida boardwalk shooting

The Monday evening shooting sent beachgoers scrambling for safety on the US Memorial Day holiday.

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SportTimed Teaser: Why did Sam Smith stop singing?

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SportSuccession: Critics praise 'perfect, brutal' finale

Spoiler-free zone: The show is widely praised by critics, some of whom compare it with Shakespeare.

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SportLindsey Graham: Russia issues arrest warrant for top Republican

It comes after an edited video appeared to show the US senator celebrating Russian troops' deaths.

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SportUS war hero's remains returned home after 73 years

Cpl Luther Herschel Story died in the Korean War in 1950. His family is finally burying his remains.

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SportUS debt ceiling - what it is and why there is one

We have a deal on lifting the US borrowing requirement. But what is the debt ceiling and why does it exist?

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SportCanada: Dashcam captures driving through huge wildfire

The Canadian city of Halifax declares a state of local emergency after a wildfire causes power cuts and evacuations.

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SportWatch: Vast shelf cloud crawls over Newfoundland

A Canadian captured a timelapse of a shelf cloud formation slowly moving over Newfoundland.

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SportKen Paxton: Texas House votes to impeach Trump ally

Ken Paxton, Texas' Attorney General, is now suspended from office pending a trial in the state Senate.

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SportChatGPT: US lawyer admits using AI for case research

The lawyer told the judge he did not know content from the artificial intelligence could be false.

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SportUS debt ceiling: Negotiators agree a deal in principle, McCarthy says

The White House and the Republicans are now ironing out details of a bill to avert a massive default.

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SportIndiana funeral director found with dozens of rotting bodies guilty of theft

Randy Lankford will be sentenced in June for failing to complete funeral services he was paid for.

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SportUS and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak.

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SportSouth Carolina six-week abortion ban temporarily halted

The bill will undergo Supreme Court review following intervention by Judge Clifton Newman.

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SportHow Jords became the first UK rap act on Motown records

The Croydon-born musician says he "can't accept" he's keeping company with Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross.

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SportActors lose Romeo & Juliet nude scene lawsuit

Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey claimed they were coerced into filming a bedroom scene as minors.

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SportSupreme Court limits EPA power to police water pollution

The ruling curtails the federal government's authority to protect its wetlands from pollution.

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SportSupercell mesmerises storm watchers in New Mexico

Awesome flashes of lightning lit up the sky in New Mexico and people stopped to enjoy the show.

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SportFBI reveals 1980s plot to kill Queen Elizabeth II

Newly released FBI documents say there were “ever-present“ IRA threats during her US visits.

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SportEd Sheeran's surprise concert for high school students

The superstar gave these Florida high school band students the surprise of a lifetime.

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SportDust devil caught on camera in Maryland

A Twitter user captured the moment a large dust devil spiralled in downtown Frederick, Maryland.

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SportWatch: Vast shelf cloud crawls over Newfoundland

A Canadian captured a timelapse of a shelf cloud formation slowly moving over Newfoundland.

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SportDramatic video shows firefighters running in Alberta

Thousands of firefighters have been battling multiple fires in Western Canada.

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SportSilicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens

The move comes two months after SVB's collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis.

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SportThe campaign launch Ron DeSantis will want to forget

His choice of venue fuels questions over how he handles scrutiny, our North America editor says.

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SportWill these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?

Republicans tell the BBC why the Florida governor is an attractive alternative in the 2024 race.

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SportMiami zoo apologises for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird

A Florida zoo's handling of one of New Zealand's most beloved birds has sparked public outrage.

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SportChip war: Apple strikes major US-made semiconductor deal

The move comes as a trade row centred on the tech industry intensifies between Washington and Beijing.

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SportUS professor fired after machete threat to New York Post reporter

Shellyne Rodriguez is seen on video wielding a large knife at a reporter from the New York Post.

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SportDonald Trump hush-money trial date set for March 2024

The ex-president says a judge's decision to hold the trial in March next year is "very unfair".

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SportThe US 365 days after the Uvalde school shooting

In the year since 21 people were killed at Robb Elementary School, the US has seen at least 600 other mass shootings.

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SportRisk and reward as Ron DeSantis links arms with Elon Musk

Ron DeSantis may have spotted an opportunity to bypass traditional campaign launches with Twitter.

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SportTimed Teaser: Zelensky on tour – but where?

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SportIdaho murder suspect 'stands silent' at plea hearing

A judge entered a not guilty plea for Bryan Kohberger, accused of fatally stabbing four students.

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SportCarmelo Anthony retires after 20-year NBA career

Carmelo Anthony confirms his retirement from basketball after a 20-year career in the NBA.

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SportTim Scott: Republican senator is running for president

The Republican from South Carolina enters the race with more campaign cash than any of his rivals.

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SportGrandad's grenade kills US man and injures teens

A 47-year-old dad dies and his two children suffer shrapnel wounds as the old ordnance explodes.

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Sport'Pay your writers!' Students boo Warner Bros boss

Warner Bros CEO David Zaslav was speaking a graduation ceremony for students at Boston University.

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SportUS PGA Championship 2023: Brooks Koepka beats Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland at Oak Hill

A resurgent Brooks Koepka holds off Scottie Scheffler and Viktor Hovland to claim his third US PGA Championship title at Oak Hill.

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SportUS debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse

The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.

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SportKurt Cobain: Guitar smashed by Nirvana frontman sells for nearly $600,000

The black Stratocaster destroyed by Nirvana's frontman is signed by all three band members.

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SportThe school in an empty department store

How one US school found a clever solution when they had to quickly find a new home.

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SportBritish novelist Martin Amis dies aged 73

The influential author of Money and London Fields was one of the most celebrated writers of his generation.

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SportDebt ceiling talks: US inches to default with no backup plan

Most Americans think a default is impossible, and few have planned for the potential economic chaos.

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SportThe Satanic Temple: Think you know about Satanists? Maybe you don't

Rituals, blasphemy, and English breakfast tea: Step inside The Satanic Temple's annual convention.

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SportJordan Neely: Subway chokehold victim laid to rest in New York

Jordan Neely is mourned at a service in Harlem following his death after being restrained on 1 May.

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SportShop clerk and colleague charged with stealing misplaced $3m lottery ticket

Officials opened an investigation after Carly Nunes claimed her prize with a torn and burned ticket.

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SportOfficer clings to roof in wild Iowa car chase

What started as a typical traffic stop took a turn when officers found out the passenger had a warrant.

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SportSenator Dianne Feinstein suffered brain inflammation

The 89-year-old California senator developed encephalitis and Ramsay Hunt syndrome, her office said.

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SportAbortion: Pressure grows on Virginia as new bans arise in the south

Virginia could become the only southern state to allow abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy.

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SportJudge rules for Tiger Woods in NDA dispute with ex-girlfriend

The golfer's ex-girlfriend Erica Herman was seeking to have the non-disclosure agreement tossed out.

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SportTikTok: Montana to become first US state to ban app on personal devices

The Chinese-owned platform said the ban "infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana".

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SportDeSantis limits trans treatments, drag shows, pronoun use in Florida

The governor says the laws will make Florida a "refuge of sanity". Critics called them "mean spirited".

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SportWoman, 97, among those killed in Farmington, New Mexico shooting

She and her 73-year-old daughter were killed by a teenage gunman who shot at random people, police say.

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SportNigeria ambush: Four killed in attack on US convoy in Anambra

Washington says no US citizens were in the convoy attacked in the south-eastern Anambra state.

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SportCourt orders Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to go to prison

Holmes was also ordered to pay $452m to the victims of the blood testing scandal.

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SportUS Secret Service probing break-in at National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's home

An investigation is launched into how a man entered Jake Sullivan's home while under Secret Service guard.

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SportUS student suspended for filming teacher using racial slur

The school says the girl was removed for "inappropriate use of electronic devices", but family wants an apology.

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SportSalman Rushdie warns free expression is under threat

The author made a rare public address nine months after he was stabbed on stage in New York.

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SportTom Hanks: I could appear in movies after death with AI technology

The Forrest Gump star says technology could be used to recreate his image in movies after his death.

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SportMartha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover star

The businesswoman says she wants to inspire other women, adding: "This is kind of historic."

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SportDirty-bomb antidote: Drug trial begins in US

Volunteers will test a pill designed to remove radioactive contamination from the body.

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SportThe secret race through Death Valley

No website, no rules, no official route, no spectators. The Speed Project, a 350-mile race between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, has become the hottest event in ultra-running.

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SportRussia detains former US embassy employee - report

State-owned TASS reports that Robert Shonov has been arrested by Russian authorities for "conspiracy".

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SportTimed Teaser: Why is the Pope peeved about pets?

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SportTrapped dog rescued from tornado destruction

A news crew helped the pup escape after a tornado in Texas killed one person and injured 11.

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SportFlorida professor breaks record for time spent living underwater

Researcher Joseph Dituri has been living underwater in the Florida Keys for more than 70 days.

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SportNBA play-offs: Jayson Tatum's 51-point haul leads Boston Celtics to series win

Jayson Tatum's 51 points guides the Boston Celtics past the Philadelphia 76ers and into the Eastern Conference finals.

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SportShould social media face-altering filters be regulated?

With photo manipulation technology now extending to videos some want authorities to intervene.

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SportWhy Ryan Reynolds wanted to buy this ice hockey team

Ryan Reynolds, Snoop Dogg and the Weeknd want to be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Why?

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SportBrittney Griner plays first match for Phoenix Mercury since release from Russian custody

American Brittney Griner plays for the first time since leaving prison in Russia in a preseason match for Phoenix Mercury on Friday.

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SportUS regulator urges recall of 67m airbag inflators

The parts maker rejected the request, saying investigators had not found any "systemic" defects.

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SportThis steam-powered motorcycle runs on beer

A Minnesota inventor created a 'boozer-cruiser' he hopes can reach speeds up to 150mph (240km/h).

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SportJordan Neely: Ex-Marine surrenders to police over New York subway death

Daniel Penny, 24, is accused of causing the death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely.

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SportFive times the US wowed Eurovision

Viewers worldwide will be able to vote for the first time but the US's role in the contest goes way back.

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SportRobot camera spies scaly guest in Florida water pipe

A robot camera, looking for anomalies under the road, came across a wandering five-foot beast.

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SportE Jean Carroll: Donald Trump appeals against $5m verdict in sex abuse trial

A jury on Tuesday found Mr Trump liable for the sexual assault and defamation of writer E Jean Carroll

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SportUS ends ban on blood donations from gay men

Restrictions on blood donations have been in place in many countries since the 1980s HIV/AIDS crisis.

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SportAdidas to sell Yeezy shoes and donate proceeds

The sportswear giant has about 1.2bn euros of Yeezy shoes sitting in storage.

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SportConfusion and fear at US border as law change looms

A dramatic shift in US policy is just hours away, which could spark a surge of people at the southern border.

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SportAn American watches Eurovision for the first time

US journalist Chloe Kim reacts to some of the song contest's most memorable performances.

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SportPolice respond to a yelling...goat?

Police in Oklahoma responded to a call for a man screaming "help". They were in for a surprise.

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SportGeorge Santos: Congressman charged with fraud, money laundering

The beleaguered New York Republican has faced scandal since his term started in January.

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SportBoy aged eight survives two days in Michigan wilderness by eating snow

Nante Niemi went missing for two days while camping in remote woodland in Michigan state.

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SportWATCH: People flee car stuck on train track seconds before crash

Dramatic footage shows three people running away from their car before a train crashes into it.

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SportHow big are Donald Trump's 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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SportUS Senator Diane Feinstein returning to DC after resignation calls

California Senator Diane Feinstein, 89, faced calls to resign during an extended absence due to illness.

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SportGoldman Sachs to pay $215m in sex discrimination case

The bank will pay a "substantial" sum after facing claims it underpaid female staff in the US.

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SportUtah bereavement author charged with husband's murder

Kouri Richins said she wrote the book to help her three children cope with the loss of their father.

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These mysterious black holes lurk in most big galaxies, but it is hard to grasp their sheer size.

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SportTexas mall shooting: Officials investigate gunman's political beliefs

The 33-year-old who killed eight people as they were shopping may have had far-right links.

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SportJoe Biden wants US airlines to pay stranded passengers

A proposal to compensate US airline passengers for delays and cancellations is announced by Joe Biden.

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SportThree children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas

More details are emerging about the victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at an outdoor mall in Allen.

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SportAllen, Texas mall shooting: How graphic videos spread on Twitter

The footage went viral, often with no warnings. Experts say it's a disturbing failure by moderators.

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SportUS Immigration: What happens when Title 42 is lifted?

US officials are expecting the flow of would-be migrants and asylum seekers to spike after 11 May.

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SportSecurity guard and Indian engineer among Texas dead

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Sport'Like a kidnapping': Migrant family separated under Trump reunited after four years

Campaigners say the Trump-era policy has caused irreparable harm for migrant families years later.

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SportJanet Yellen: US treasury secretary warns of debt ceiling 'catastrophe'

The US treasury secretary warns Congress it must act to raise the country's borrowing limit.

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SportTexas mall shooting: Suspect identified by US media as 33-year-old man

US media outlets name the suspect in the shooting of eight people as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia.

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SportBrownsville: Seven dead as car strikes people in Texas border town

The driver has been arrested - it is not known whether the crash was an accident or deliberate.

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SportCanadian province of Alberta declares wildfire emergency

More than 100 wildfires rage in the western province of Alberta and 25,000 people are evacuated.

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Mr Trump defended himself via video while Ms Carroll shared in detail how the alleged rape harmed her.

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SportUS FDA recalls over 500,0000 Covid tests over bacteria risk

The FDA said the liquid solution in some Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests may pose safety concerns.

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SportPolice arrest man for opening store selling hard drugs in Canada

Jerry Martin of Vancouver has said he wanted to sell drugs without fentanyl to help prevent harms.

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It is part of the criminal investigation into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

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NBA star Luka Doncic says he will pay for the funerals of eight children and a security guard killed in a Belgrade school shooting on Wednesday.

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SportNew York subway passenger chokehold death sparks protests

Demonstrators are calling for justice for Jordan Neely, who died after being placed in a chokehold.

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SportDonald Trump denies ever knowing rape accuser E Jean Carroll

The ex-president told reporters he may cut his trip to Ireland short to "confront" E Jean Carroll.

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SportHidden cameras found in bathrooms of rental home in Canada

A group of young women were on vacation in British Columbia and were shocked after their discovery.

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SportTori Bowie: American three-time Olympic medallist and ex-world champion dies aged 32

American sprinter Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medallist and former 100m world champion, has died aged 32.

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SportJudge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against the New York Times

The former president tried to sue the newspaper over an investigative series about his tax affairs.

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The Star Wars actress's siblings are not invited to her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.

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Experts say garbage containers with food are an ideal spot for bears who eat just about anything.

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SportMobile home sucked under bridge in extreme flood in Canada

Two firefighters were swept away by the water trying to help residents in Charlevoix, Quebec.

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Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert's talk shows are among those taken off air as TV writers strike.

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"People are scared," the mayor of Davis, California, says after a spate of attacks.

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The singer-songwriter of the popular tune talked to the BBC about the inspiration behind the song.

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Republican lawmakers accuse the Montana Democrat of stoking violence with her remarks.

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Republican lawmaker Calvin Bahr casts a vote at a legislative meeting streamed live on YouTube.

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