SportVIDEO: 'UK must stick to defence pledge'

The US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter has said there is a risk that the United Kingdom will become disengaged, if it cuts its military budget any further.

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SportUS vows to play 'pivotal' Asia role

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter says the US will continue to play a "pivotal" role in Asia, amid fresh tensions over China's maritime claims.

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SportUS anti-terror spying powers expire

US anti-terror provisions that allow security services to bulk collect phone data expire after the Senate fails to reach a deal.

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SportPetraeus: 'Politics can defeat IS'

Former CIA Director David Petraeus tells the BBC that Islamic State militants can only be defeated through a dual military and political approach.

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SportTen hurt in New York crane accident

Ten people are injured after a piece of mechanical equipment being lifted by a crane breaks free and plunges 28 stories in central Manhattan.

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SportUS police 'kill two people a day'

The number of people shot dead by US police is twice as high as official figures show, suggests data gathered by The Washington Post newspaper.

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SportSenate in urgent surveillance debate

The US Senate is to hold an urgent session to consider extending the controversial Patriot Act on domestic surveillance, which is set to expire at midnight.

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SportKerry in hospital after bicycle crash

US Secretary of State John Kerry taken to hospital in Switzerland with likely leg injury after bicycle crash

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SportHawaii man killed by swordfish

A 47-year-old Hawaii man dies after being impaled by a swordfish he apparently tried to catch after spotting it swimming in the harbour.

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SportCanadians urge dress code fairness

Canadians urge dress code fairness

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SportJoe Biden's son dies from cancer

Beau Biden, the son of US Vice-President Joe Biden, dies from brain cancer at the age of 46.

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SportO'Malley enters US presidential race

Martin O'Malley, former governor of Maryland and mayor of Baltimore, says he is seeking the Democratic nomination for presidential elections in 2016.

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SportUS demands China halt reclamations

The US calls for an "immediate halt" to land reclamation in disputed areas of the South China Sea, saying China is "out of step" with international rules.

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SportVIDEO: US calls halt to land reclamation

The United States has called for an immediate and lasting halt to reclamation works by all claimants in disputed waters in the South China Sea.

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SportUS discovers more anthrax shipments

The US military orders a review into how it handles anthrax, after discovering more cases of live anthrax sent to laboratories, including one in Australia.

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SportSilk Road drug site founder jailed

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of online illegal drug marketplace the Silk Road, is sentenced to life in prison.

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SportAmerican Express president dies

American Express said its president, Ed Gilligan, died after becoming ill on a flight to New York

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SportUS gunman deemed 'legally sane'

A court-appointed psychiatrist has testified the gunman who carried out a 2012 attack on a Colorado cinema was mentally ill but "legally sane" when it happened.

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SportIs Martin O'Malley more just a back-up plan?

Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley is set to announce a presidential bid on Saturday. Could he challenge Hillary Clinton, or is he consigned to being his party's unlikely plan B.

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SportSpain to host US rapid reaction force

Spain has agreed to host a US rapid reaction military force to deal with crises in Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

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SportFifa vote goes into second round

The vote for the presidency of Fifa goes into a second round after neither Sepp Blatter nor Prince Ali won two-thirds of the vote.

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SportUS spelling bee champs tie for win

The two co-champions of Thursday night's annual Scripps National Spelling Bee are sharing a trophy, marking the second year in a row the contest ended in a tie.

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SportUS removes Cuba from terror list

The United States has removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terror, allowing the country to conduct banking in the United States, among other activities.

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weight loss fitnessIncreasing body mass index linked with worse localized prostate cancer outcomes

An increasing body mass index (BMI) was associated with a higher rate of prostate cancer relapse, prostate cancer death, and death from any cause among men treated with dose-escalated...

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SportUS economy shrank in first quarter

US economy contracts 0.7% after higher imports and lower investment taken into account.

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SportTransplant man meets donor's sister

A woman, whose brother was killed in a car accident, has met the man who was given his face in a pioneering transplant operation.

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weight loss fitnessEarning a college degree before, but not after, getting married protects against obesity

People who earn a college degree before getting married are much less likely to become obese than those who graduate from college after getting married, according to a new study"People who get...

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SportFish fossils found by 'creationist'

A man from Calgary reported to be a committed creationist finds five fish fossils dating back 60 million years whilst digging a basement.

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SportAlleged Nazi criminal dies in Canada

A suspected Nazi war criminal, Vladimir Katriuk, dies in Canada just weeks after being charged by Russia with war crimes.

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weight loss fitness'Balancing protein and carbs equal in benefit to cutting calories'

A new mouse study suggests that a diet that balances carbohydrate and protein consumption can be as beneficial to health as reducing calorie consumption.

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weight loss fitnessResearch links impulsivity and binge eating

Do you get impulsive when you're upset? If so, this could be putting you at risk for binge eating.

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SportUS ex-speaker charged over payments

Former US House of Representatives speaker Dennis Hastert faces charges of lying to the FBI over secret payments to cover up "prior misconduct".

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SportFifa to decide on Blatter presidency

The 209 members of Fifa are set to vote for their new president amid a huge corruption scandal, with Sepp Blatter seeking a fifth term.

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SportUS prophet subway cartoon is blocked

Transport officials in Washington DC block plans by a free speech group to display a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad on the subway.

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SportCorrupt Fifa official blogged travels

One corrupt football official's globe-hopping blog

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SportWhy Latinos outlive their US peers

Why Latino immigrants live longer than their white neighbours

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SportMEPs in new EU-US trade controversy

MEPs call for transparent and public handling of trade disputes with the US but soften their stance on controversial commercial courts.

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SportBlatter denies scandal responsibility

Fifa president Sepp Blatter says he cannot be held responsible for the current corruption scandal but vows to work to earn back trust.

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Sport'God Bless America,' football fans say

The US investigation of Fifa is garnering praise from a wide swath of soccer fans and the global media. Could the oft criticised global power have achieved a public relations coup?

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weight loss fitnessIncreased risks in pregnancy for obese mothers and their babies, says study

Women with obesity have a range of increased health risks in pregnancy, both for them and their babies, compared with those in the healthy weight category, according to a new systematic review of...

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SportUS charges Chinese in testing scam

The US Department of Justice has charged 15 Chinese nationals with developing a scheme to have imposters take university entrance exams.

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SportPataki launches US presidential bid

Former New York Governor George Pataki has entered contest for the Republican presidential nomination.

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SportUS lighthouse moves inland

The Gay Head Lighthouse in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, its being moved inland on Thursday to avoid falling into the Atlantic ocean.

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weight loss fitnessASCO: Trial creates 6 percent weight loss after breast cancer treatment

Carrying extra body fat increases the risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and also increases risk of cancer recurrence after a breast cancer diagnosis.

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weight loss fitness'Do' is better than 'don't' when it comes to eating better

Focus on the Broccoli Benefits rather than the Hamburger HarmsTell your child or spouse what they can eat and not what they can't.

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weight loss fitnessNYU researchers examine obesity perceptions among Chinese-American adults in NYC

Study finds one-third of Chinese Americans did not perceive their body weight correctlyWorldwide, obesity is becoming more prevalent.

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SportVIDEO: Putin shows his support for Blatter

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the US of trying to block Sepp Blatter from being re-elected as Fifa president.

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SportSepp Blatter 'refuses to resign'

Fifa president Sepp Blatter says he has no intention of resigning despite calls for him to step down amid a corruption scandal, the BBC understands.

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SportGoogle to add 'buy button'

Google has confirmed that it is to introduce a "buy button" to its search results imminently.

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SportVIDEO: 'Diblings' - the siblings created through donors

Being a 'dibling' - a child biologically connected through egg or sperm donation, can lead to a large family of half brothers and sisters, as the Victoria Derbyshire programme finds out.

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SportVIDEO: Canada's 'early adopter' looks back

Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney, described as "an early adopter" because of the reforms he made while in office, talks about his successes and failures.

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SportFitness tech firms in legal fight

Jawbone sues rival California fitness technology firm Fitbit, accusing it of stealing commercially sensitive data.

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SportFifa arrests spark sponsor concerns

Major sponsors express "serious concerns" after the US accuses Fifa officials of racketeering, fraud and money laundering.

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SportVIDEO: The comedy side of getting to America

What's so funny about illegal immigration?

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SportNew York City's ugly saviour

How demolishing Penn Station saved the rest of New York

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SportVIDEO: US prosecutors accuse Fifa of fraud

US prosecutors accuse Fifa officials of racketeering, fraud and money laundering over a period of 24 years.

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SportWhy the Americans took on Fifa

Why the US is policing a global game

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SportNebraska abolishes death penalty

The US state of Nebraska has abolished the death penalty after a veto-override was passed through its legislature.

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SportVIDEO: Texas dam reaches dangerous levels

Flood waters flow over a dam southwest of Dallas as a large part of the southern US continued to reel from floods brought on by powerful storms.

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SportHillary's 'everyday pantsuit tee'

Campaign-themed products aren't limited to bumper stickers and yard signs any more. But is there a secret strategy behind Rand Paul's "filibuster starter pack" and Hillary Clinton's pantsuit t-shirt?

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SportUS military shipped Anthrax to labs

The US military accidentally sent live Anthrax samples to multiple labs from Utah, but officials say no one was exposed.

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SportSantorum joins race for US president

Rick Santorum, a Christian conservative who came second in the 2012 Republican primaries for president, launched a second campaign for the White House.

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SportFifa officials 'corrupted football'

US prosecutors accuse Fifa officials of racketeering, fraud and money laundering involving tens of millions of dollars over a 24-year period.

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SportUS fraternity banned for three years

A US fraternity is banned from operating for three years after Penn State University officials accused the chapter of hazing, drug use and harassment by its members.

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SportTexas dam holds after severe storms

A large part of the southern US continues to recover from deadly floods brought on by powerful weekend storms.

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SportCriminals steal US tax returns

A security breach at the United States' Internal Revenue Service has allowed criminals to gain access to more than 100,000 tax returns.

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SportArrests over Pakistan 'fake degrees'

Pakistani investigators detain the head of a global internet technology firm suspected of an alleged multi-million dollar fraud selling fake degrees online.

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weight loss fitnessStudy adds to evidence that increasing dietary fiber reduces the risk of developing diabetes

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) indicates that consuming greater quantities of dietary fibre reduces the risk of developing...

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weight loss fitnessScientists identify origins of process that is key to diabetes

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists have pinpointed a cell that begins the process of scarring in fatty tissue.

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weight loss fitnessScientists identify origins of process that is key to diabetes

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists have pinpointed a cell that begins the process of scarring in fatty tissue.

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SportSwitzerland 'seeks Fifa arrests'

Swiss police move to arrest officials from football world body Fifa over US corruption charges, New York Times says

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SportTumblr blog takes aim at 'manels'

The blog calling out gender imbalance on panels

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SportVIDEO: Ice skating on Havana's waterfront

Ice skating in Havana's waterfront

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SportThe man who hid behind a trail name

How a US hiking tradition helped hide a fugitive

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SportVIDEO: Iraqi forces 'lack leadership'

Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Admiral James Stavridis says Iraqi forces lack leadership in fight against IS

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SportObama loses immigration appeal

A US court rules President Obama's plans to protect almost five million illegal immigrants from deportation must stay on hold.

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Sport'Free' university education in the US?

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is proposing a $70bn programme to pay university tuition for all young Americans. Will his proposal make Hillary Clinton embrace 'debt-free college'?

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SportCleveland police agree to US reforms

The Cleveland police department, which has been criticised for aggressive tactics against African Americans, agrees to strict federal reforms.

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SportViolent Baltimore sees less arrests

The number of arrests made by Baltimore police in May has plummeted as shootings and homicides have dramatically increased.

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SportVIDEO: Aerial footage of swamped Houston

The mayor of Houston has asked the governor of Texas to declare the city a disaster area after flash floods left at least two people dead and turned streets into rivers.

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SportHeavy rains put Houston underwater

At least three people have died confirmed dead in the Houston area after major flooding and tornadoes swept the area over the weekend.

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weight loss fitnessObese male mice produce more disease-promoting immune cells than females

Study suggests fatty diets reprogram blood stem cells in male mice, promoting metabolic diseaseObesity may be tougher on male immune systems than females, a new study in mice at the University of...

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SportBB King's death to be investigated

The death of blues legend BB King is investigated after his daughters claim he was deliberately given medication to induce diabetic shock.

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SportCharter takes over Time Warner Cable

Charter Communications agrees to buy media giant Time Warner Cable in a cash and shares deal worth $78.7bn.

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weight loss fitnessLink observed between waist size and noise pollution

Living near a busy road, railroad or under aircraft noise was tied to greater waist sizes in a study that suggests a link between central obesity and these environmental stressors.

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weight loss fitnessBeing very overweight or obese in late teens may raise later-life colorectal cancer risk

Men who are very overweight or obese aged 16-20 were may be more than twice as likely to develop colorectal cancer later in life, according to a new study.

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SportWill truckers lose out to software?

Is the lorry driver of the future a piece of software?

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SportVIDEO: Hundreds of homes destroyed in US floods

Devastating floods have hit southern and central parts of the United States, killing three people and forcing thousands to leave their homes.

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SportUS jets escort NYC-bound flight

A pair of US fighter jets escorts an Air France airliner bound for New York City after the flight was the subject of an anonymous threat.

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Sport'Dancing Man' parties in Los Angeles

A British man who attracted global support after "fat-shaming" images of him were posted online attends a party in his honour in Los Angeles.

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SportBomb threat outside US Capitol

Police in Washington DC destroy a pressure cooker found inside a "suspicious" vehicle parked near the US Capitol.

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weight loss fitnessStudy links obesity, mood disorders to greater risk of weakened heart during childbirth

Women who are obese or have mood disorders are almost twice as likely to have peripartum cardiomyopathy - a weakened and enlarged heart - during childbirth, a new study finds.

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SportCanadians face midwife shortages

A Canadian province's dire shortage of midwives

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SportVIDEO: US floods: It was pretty drastic

A deluge of rainfall has burst rivers and brought flood warnings to several southern US states, with Texas and Oklahoma the worst hit so far.

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SportRain deluge hits southern US states

A deluge of rainfall bursts rivers and brings flood warnings to several southern US states, with Texas and Oklahoma the worst hit so far.

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Sport'Beautiful Mind' mathematician killed

Mathematician John Nash, subject of film A Beautiful Mind, dies in a New Jersey taxi crash with his wife, US media reports say

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SportUnrest follows US police acquittal

US police say they have made multiple arrests in protests in Cleveland after an officer was cleared over the fatal shooting of an unarmed black couple.

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SportVIDEO: US policeman cleared over deaths

A US police officer who climbed onto the hood of a car and fired repeatedly at its unarmed occupants has been acquitted of manslaughter charges.

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SportVIDEO: Composing an urban masterpiece

Composing an urban masterpiece

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SportCan California learn to live with drought?

Can California learn to live with drought?

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SportBen Carson wins Oklahoma straw poll

Republican activists give non-politician Ben Carson a boost after listening to Republican presidential hopefuls for three days.

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SportVIDEO: US police officer cleared in manslaughter case

A police officer in Cleveland has been cleared of all charges relating to the fatal shootings of two unarmed black people.

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SportUS officer cleared over shootings

A judge in the US city of Cleveland clears a police officer over the deaths of two unarmed black people killed in a barrage of police fire.

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SportVIDEO: World's oldest woman turns 116

An American woman, said to be the oldest person in the world, is celebrating her 116th birthday on Saturday.

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SportUS Senate blocks surveillance bill

The US Senate blocks a bill that would have ended bulk collection of phone records by the National Security Agency.

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SportDoes a death sentence always mean death?

Does a death sentence always mean death?

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SportThe element that made the 20th Century shine

The element that made the modern era gleam

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SportUS reality show taken off schedule

A US cable network pulls a long running reality TV show over allegations of sexual abuse by one of its members.

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SportCalifornia farmers agree water deal

California regulators accept an offer from farmers to reduce water usage by 25% in an effort to avoid deeper cuts in the state's battle with drought.

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SportUS woman shoots at police robot

An elderly Californian woman surrenders to police after a 22-hour stand-off, in which she shot at a police robot sent to communicate with her.

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SportFirst set of Clinton emails released

State Department releases hundreds of emails - many relating to the attack in Benghazi, Libya - from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private email account.

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SportVIDEO: The view from One World Trade Center

The observatory of New York's One World Trade Center, which was built on the site of the twin towers destroyed in the 9/11 attacks, opens for visitors this month.

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SportSantorum: Debate rules 'arbitrary'

Former Senator Rick Santorum, who finished second in 2012 Republican race, says limiting field of presidential hopefuls in debates is not 'fair' to Americans.

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weight loss fitnessMetabolic syndrome could increase cardiovascular risks

Two new studies have suggested that people with metabolic syndrome - particularly black women - may face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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weight loss fitnessObese teens' brains unusually susceptible to food commercials, Dartmouth study finds

A Dartmouth study finds that TV food commercials disproportionately stimulate the brains of overweight teenagers, including the regions that control pleasure, taste and -- most surprisingly -- the...

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weight loss fitnessSnacking on protein can improve appetite control and diet quality in teens

Soy-protein snacks promote feelings of fullness and reduce unhealthy eating habits in young peopleSome study participants ate a chocolate-peanut-caramel-flavored pudding snack formulated with...

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weight loss fitnessObesity and weight loss change splicing pattern of obesity and type 2 diabetes genes

Alternative splicing of obesity and type 2 diabetes related genes may contribute to the pathophysiology of obesity, according to research from the University of Eastern Finland.

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SportHuge audience for Letterman finale

After a 33-year career, The Tonight Show host David Letterman's goodbye attracts more than 13 million viewers

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weight loss fitnessThunder god vine used in traditional Chinese medicine is a potential obesity treatment

An extract from the thunder god vine, which has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine, reduces food intake and causes up to a 45% decrease in body weight in obese mice.

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SportUS embassy man 'cyberstalked women'

A worker at the US embassy in London is accused of cyberstalking women, threatening to post their private photos unless they met his demands.

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SportVIDEO: Making art underground

Turning urban tunnels into gallery space

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SportUS officers indicted in Gray case

Baltimore's top prosecutor has announced that a grand jury has brought indictments against all six police officers charged in relation to the death of Freddie Gray.

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SportBoy Scouts' gay ban 'unsustainable'

The head of the Boy Scouts of America says defiant chapters and possible legal challenges should give organisation pause.

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Sport'Children died' in US air strike

A US air strike on Syria probably killed two children, the Pentagon says, acknowledging civilian casualties for first time.

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SportToilet training for armed US police

Armed police officers are being trained in how to use public toilets safely, after leaving firearms behind on several occasions.

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SportUS mansion family 'killer' named

Police in Washington DC name a man they believe held a family and housekeeper hostage in their home before killing them.

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SportMcDonald's faces worker protests

Thousands of workers and union supporters protest outside McDonald's headquarters, as the fast food firm continues to face wage pressure.

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SportCalifornia probes oil spill cause

Clean-up crews are working around the clock as investigators look into how tens of thousands of gallons of oil spewed into the sea off California.

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SportRolling Stones play surprise show

The Rolling Stones play a surprise gig in Los Angeles during which they perform the entire Sticky Fingers album.

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Vermont is the healthiest state for seniors, rising from fourth place last year, according to the third edition of United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings® Senior Report: A Call to...

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weight loss fitnessSkipping meals tied to increased belly fat, prediabetes

A study shows mice that ate all their daily food in a single meal every day and fasted in between gained fat in their abdomens and developed insulin resistance in their livers.

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David Letterman has presented his last edition of his late night talk show.

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SportVIDEO: Silicon Valley attracting women

New programmes and social media are focused on training more women to become leaders in technology.

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SportMcDonald’s under worker pressure

Thousands of workers and union supporters protest outside McDonald’s headquarters, as the fast food firm continues to face wage pressure.

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SportVIDEO: California oil spill spans nine miles

Two oil slicks, stretching nine miles, have formed off the coast of southern California in the US, after an onshore pipeline ruptured.

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SportThe US police chief fighting racism

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SportCan social media save water?

Outing water cheats in California

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SportRace to cleanup California oil spill

Two oil slicks, stretching nine miles, have formed off the coast of southern California after an onshore pipeline ruptured.

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SportPilot charged over US Capitol stunt

A US man who flew a gyrocopter into Washington's restricted airspace, landing at the US Capitol, has been charged with violating national defence airspace.

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SportOn top of the One World Trade Center

A first look from the observatory of New York's One World Trade Center, built on the site of the twin towers destroyed on the 9/11 attacks.

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SportRamadi rings 'alarm bells' for Obama

The fall of Ramadi prompts new questions about the effectiveness of the president's strategy in dealing with the Islamic State and who bears the ultimate responsibility for the region's chaos.

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Figures show Tiger Woods is responsible for 70% of complaints from golf's US television viewers - for his foul language.

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weight loss fitnessMetabolic syndrome affects more than a third of Americans, study finds

Almost 35% of American adults have metabolic syndrome, according to new research. The condition is most common among seniors, affecting almost 50% of those aged 60 and older.

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Spotify adds non-music content to its streaming app including brief news bulletins and longer video and audio podcasts.

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SportUS releases Bin Laden raid documents

US intelligence officials release what it says are some of the documents recovered during the raid on Osama Bin Laden's compound in 2011, which resulted in the al-Qaeda leader's death

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US retail giant Target reports a 52% increase in quarterly profits, helped by a boost from online sales.

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weight loss fitnessUK population is becoming overweight and obese at younger ages

Children born since the 1980s are two to three times more likely than older generations to be overweight or obese by the age of 10, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine.

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weight loss fitnessIn study, skipping meals is linked to abdominal weight gain: Research in animals shows spikes, drops in insulin affect liver

A new study in animals suggests that skipping meals sets off a series of metabolic miscues that can result in abdominal weight gain.

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SportPayPal penalised for 'deception'

PayPal agrees to pay $25m following accusations that it deceived customers by signing them up to a credit-card-like scheme without their knowledge.

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SportUS bakery backing 'gay cake' appeal

A US couple, fined after refusing to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple, encourage County Antrim-based Ashers bakery to appeal the 'gay cake' judgement

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Searching a racist word and "house" on Google takes you to the home of the US President, Barack Obama.

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SportCanada detains 'IS-bound' youths

Ten youths have been arrested by Canadian police on suspicion of planning to travel to Iraq and Syria to join Islamic State.

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Why are US police killing so many unarmed black men?

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SportVIDEO: California drought: Farms v homes

California is in the midst of a long drought and it does not have enough water.

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David Letterman signs off

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SportWeighing the threat of Chinese spies

How big of a threat are Chinese spies?

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SportCuba establishes banking ties in US

Cuban diplomats will now have access to banking services in the US, clearing a major hurdle to restoring diplomatic ties between the two counties.

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SportLos Angeles votes for $15 minimum wage

Los Angeles becomes the largest city in the US to agree a $15 (£9.67) minimum wage.

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SportWhales told apart 'by their voices'

US researchers say that they can distinguish individual right whales based on the sound of their vocalisations.

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The US charges six Chinese nationals with economic espionage, accusing them of stealing mobile phone technology to benefit Beijing.

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SportMusical chairs at the Republican debates

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SportRecord US car recall over airbags

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SportTexas overrules local fracking bans

Similar bills - backed by the oil and gas industry - are being considered in US states including Colorado, Ohio, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

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A California prostitute has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to killing a Google executive with an overdose of heroin.

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The trial of Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, detained in Iran for almost 10 months on espionage charges, will begin next week.

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weight loss fitnessMaternal obesity linked to reduced immunity in newborns that may last a lifetime

A new study finds infants born to obese mothers have weaker immune systems at the time of birth that persist throughout their lifetime, making them more prone to illness.

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An appeals court in San Francisco rule a US-produced film called Innocence of Muslims, which sparked global riots after its release in 2012, should not be banned from YouTube.

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George Clooney has told the BBC that he intends to do more to help the people of Syria - but without being formally involved in politics.

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A look inside deadly biker gangs of the US

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Where mobile phones are banned for 13,000 square miles

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President Barack Obama bans the US government from giving military-style equipment to local police forces, saying it ''can alienate and intimidate local residents''.

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Emma Sky spent seven years in Iraq as an advisor to the American military.

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President Barack Obama bans the US government from giving certain military-style equipment to local police forces.

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Nine people have been killed in a shootout between rival biker gangs in Waco, Texas, police say.

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Our bodies' hormones work together to tell us when to eat and when to stop. But for many people who are obese, this system is off-balance.

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A teenager who was taken to Mexico by her father eight years ago is returned to her mother in the United States.

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Teenager Alondra Diaz Garcia is reunited with her mother and returns to the United States eight years after being taken to Mexico by her father.

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Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney entered the ring with former heavyweight boxing champ Evander Holyfield on Friday night for a charity match.

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A US federal appeals court orders the immediate release of three anti-nuclear activists, including an elderly Catholic nun, the group's lawyer says.

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Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is sentenced to death over the 2013 attack that killed three people and injured 260.

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A jury has reached a sentencing decision on whether to put Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to death.

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U2 guitarist The Edge says he is fine after falling off stage during the opening night of the band's world tour.

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Two of Hollywood actor Johnny Depp's dogs are flown from Australia after being threatened with being put down for violating quarantine rules.

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President Barack Obama says the US must invest more in its infrastructure, in the wake of a train derailment in Philadelphia that claimed eight lives.

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The US and Cuban governments are to hold talks next week to discuss practical measures to re-establish diplomatic relations.

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US President Barack Obama pledges to stand by his Gulf allies, with military force if needed, amid heightened tensions with Iran.

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Pregnant women who exercise can significantly lower the risk of undergoing Caesarean sections and giving birth to large babies, a University of Alberta study has found.

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US actor Harry Shearer appears to indicate he is to leave his voice roles on animated sitcom The Simpsons in a series of tweets.

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Actor Johnny Depp has been told he has until Saturday to remove his dogs - Boo and Pistol - from Australia or they will have to be put down.

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SportUS House rejects NSA phone data trawl

The US House of Representatives votes to end the National Security Agency's bulk collection of Americans' phone records.

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Camp for children questioning gender identity

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SportHillary, the inaccessible

Hillary Clinton launched her presidential bid over a month ago but has only answered a handful of questions from reporters. Will voters care?

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US train risks explained - in three charts

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SportDerailed Amtrak train 'was speeding'

A commuter train that derailed in Philadelphia, killing at least seven people, was travelling at twice the speed limit, say safety experts.

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SportWhite House backs Facebook wage policy

The White House praised Facebook's new policy to require a $15-per-hour (£9.53) minimum wage for contractors who do a "substantial amount of work" for the firm.

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SportUS stripped of Olympic relay medals

The USA 4x100m relay team are stripped of their London 2012 Olympic silver medals because of Tyson Gay's drugs ban.

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A man suspected of attacking four strangers in Manhattan within hours on Monday is shot and wounded by police.

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The Conservative Party candidate in Canada has resigned his candidacy, revealing it was a "performance art project".

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Voters of an online poll have overwhelmingly chosen famous abolitionist Harriet Tubman to replace seventh U.S. president Andrew Jackson on the twenty dollar bill.

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Efforts to introduce US trade deals with Europe and Asia have been dealt a blow after a vote in the Senate.

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How much food your dining companion eats can have a big influence on how much you consume, a UNSW Australia-led study concludes.

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weight loss fitnessEase of weight loss influenced by individual biology

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SportAmtrak train derails in Philadelphia

An Amtrak train travelling from Washington to New York has derailed in Philadelphia, injuring a number of people, reports say.

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A teenage girl appears in a Mexican court in a custody case filed by a US woman, weeks after another girl was wrongly sent to America.

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Last September Bill De Blasio and Ed Miliband heralded a new rise in progressive politics. Miliband is gone, but De Blasio is presses on.

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A song praising the perfect Afro hairdo features in the new album by Ethiopian artist Meklit Hadero.

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A Wisconsin prosecutor decides not to charge a white police officer in the death of a mixed race man in Madison.

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A US Marine helicopter involved in disaster relief efforts in Nepal has been declared missing by the Army.

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The number of Americans identifying as Christians has fallen nearly eight percentage points in only seven years, according to a new survey.

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Florence 'SeeSee' started working at Tacoma General Hospital in Washington state in 1946 and has not stopped.

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President Obama's foundation makes it official: library and presidential center will be on Chicago's South Side.

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Anger and joking online after George Zimmerman is injured

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US telecoms giant Verizon says it will buy AOL in a deal worth $4.4bn.

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weight loss fitnessSweet FA? Online fat acceptance and the body beautiful

Media and healthcare institutions have long commanded that the ideal and desirable body shape should be thin. If you are fat are you irresponsibly risking your health?

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weight loss fitnessFood industry achieved only baby steps to improve nutritional quality of foods advertised to kids

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weight loss fitnessNew insights on obesity, dementia, & mobility highlights at AGS Annual Scientific Meeting

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SportMississippi police accused in court

Four men appear in court charged over the fatal shooting of two police officers in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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SportShell gets US Arctic approval

Royal Dutch Shell wins approval from the US Department of Interior to explore for oil in the Arctic.

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A judge sentences a former CIA officer to three-and-a-half years in prison for revealing classified information.

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Chess prodigy, 11, beats all comers in the US

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Former New England Patriots player and convicted killer Aaron Hernandez is charged with witness intimidation, say prosecutors.

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SportBrady banned over 'Deflate-gate'

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is suspended for four games after an investigation into under-inflated balls.

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SportGeorge Zimmerman 'shot in face'

George Zimmerman, the man acquitted in 2013 of the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, in the face on Monday, local media reported.

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Sir Elton John says he believes Aids can be eradicated in his lifetime if research funding is continued.

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SportQuestions swirl around Bin Laden report

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Seymour Hersh says Osama Bin Laden operation was a joint US-Pakistani operation, raising a storm of criticism.

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SportTornadoes rip through southern US

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US police urge public to understand dangers they face

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The defence team of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has finished its case to spare him from the death penalty.

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SportGulf leaders 'snub' Obama summit

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US talent show American Idol will end after its 15th and final season, which will be broadcast next year, TV network Fox announces.

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President Obama marked Mother's Day in the US by calling three mums to thank them "for being great".

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weight loss fitnessCranial radiation therapy in childhood linked to later-life obesity

A new study looks at the risk factors behind a previously reported association between childhood cancer treatment and obesity in later life.

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weight loss fitnessIRF5, a new player in the occurrence of obesity complications

Metabolic complications of obesity and overweight, such as type 2 diabetes, are an important challenge to public health.

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weight loss fitnessRole of obesity and depression in excessive daytime sleepiness

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The extreme weather that devastated Texas on Mothers' Day weekend has claimed a life and left dozens missing.

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History suggests a third Democrat White House win will be tough

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The celebrity chef who brought posh curries to Canada

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SportThe toothy legacy of Painless Parker

How teeth necklaces and cocaine syringes built a dental legend

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SportTwo police shot dead in Mississippi

Two police officers have been shot dead during a traffic stop in the southern city of Hattiesburg in Mississippi.

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Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen told IMF managing director Christine Lagarde there are "potential dangers" in high stock market valuations.

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Facebook's virtual reality division Oculus reveals when its much anticipated headset will go on sale to the public.

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Tourists at Yellowstone National Park in the US have been chased over a bridge by a family of black bears.

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weight loss fitnessUsing a shopping list may aid food desert residents

Shopping based on a list was associated with better diet and lower weightFor residents of areas with limited access to healthy foods, also known as food deserts, multiple barriers exist that...

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SportVIDEO: Deadly tornadoes rip across US states

One person has died and a number of others are missing after tornadoes, heavy winds and hail storms caused widespread damage in several American states.

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Could a New York derby be football's next great rivalry?

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weight loss fitnessMoving to a poorer neighborhood may raise obesity risk

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Noah and Emma are the most popular baby names in the US, according the Social Security Administration.

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President Obama's visit to South Dakota now means he has visited every state in the US while serving in the White House.

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The US military has increased its threat level at facilities across North America, although most installations were already operating at a higher level of protection.

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An appeals court overturns sabotage convictions against an elderly Catholic nun and two other activists who broke into a US nuclear defence site in 2012.

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Four people are killed after a small aeroplane slams into one of Atlanta's main motorways.

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President Barack Obama marks the 70th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany with a special address, ahead of a flyover in Washington.

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The US justice department is to investigate Baltimore's police for routine bias or excessive force after the death of Freddie Gray, US media say.

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US and Italian agents dismantle a cocaine trafficking network run from a New York pizzeria, making several arrests.

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A study reports that up to 95% of modern parents with overweight children think their child is the right weight, with the misperception more pronounced among low-income families.

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A US appeals court rules that bulk collection of phone records by the National Security Agency is illegal.

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US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to New York police officer Brian Moore who has died after being shot in the head.

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Mexican police have rescued more than 100 migrants kidnapped by a human trafficking gang near the capital in Mexico state.

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Olympic gold medal winner Bryan Clay helped to extract his daughter's wobbly tooth by using one of his javelins.

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Sir Elton John says he believes Aids can be eradicated in his lifetime if research funding is continued.

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New data from the Pew Research Center shows that a majority of Americans approve of the charges facing police officers involved in the death of Baltimore's Freddie Gray.

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A $5.5m reparations package to the victims of police torture in Chicago has been agreed by the city council.

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Eyewitness Stephanie Conway tells the BBC some people were opposed to a conference on cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in a suburb of Dallas, but she saw nothing threatening.

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Anthony Zurcher finds that the Liberal Democrats coalition-making has both harmed and helped them this election

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The dangers of using treadmills

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Hot Chocolate lead singer Errol Brown has died aged 71, his manager says.

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Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen told IMF managing director Christine Lagarde there are "potential dangers" in high stock market valuations.

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Facebook's virtual reality division Oculus reveals when its much anticipated headset will go on sale to the public.

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SpaceX puts its Dragon astronaut capsule through a practice abort - a demonstration of how the ship would cope with a pad emergency.

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A baker in Manila has made a life-size edible replica of Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao, as he prepares to fight rival Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas.

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The BBC's Alex South meets the ''ring girls'' who provide an element of glamour in the big fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.

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SportFlash crash trader back in jail

A UK financial trader accused of contributing to the 2010 Wall Street "flash crash" is back in custody after a third court hearing as he failed to raise £5.05m bail.

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weight loss fitnessEffectiveness of school competitive food policies appears tied to neighborhood socioeconomics

Policy changes in California to make the food and beverages that compete with school meal programs more healthy for students appear to have improved childhood overweight/obesity prevalence trends...

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weight loss fitnessWeight loss may increase risk of premature death in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

In contrast to the general population, low body mass index has been associated with premature death in patients with rheumatoid arthritis -- a situation known as the "obesity paradox.

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weight loss fitnessCompetitive food and beverage policies found to reduce childhood obesity

Policies adopted to regulate competitive food and beverages available to public school students have been found to reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity.

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SportCanada conservatives in shock defeat

A left-leaning party wins a surprise victory in Alberta, one of Canada's most conservative provinces.

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SportUS offers rewards on 'IS leaders'

The US government offers rewards totalling $20m for information on what it says are four leaders of the Islamic State militant group.

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Low-income students share struggles online

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SportVIDEO: Asia battle for US bullet train deal

Two titans of Asian business and technology battle for the contract to build America's first bullet train.

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SportUS approves Cuba-Florida ferry

Ferries are set to run between Florida and Cuba for the first time in more than 50 years after the US government approved new services.

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SportVIDEO: Baltimore: 'Charges will be filed'

Baltimore's top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby, says she plans to file criminal charges against six police officers over the death of Freddie Gray.

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SportDisputed NY award for Charlie Hebdo

French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is to receive a controversial freedom of speech award in New York, but six writers boycott the ceremony.

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Sport'Texas invasion' rumours derided

The exercises, called Jade Helm 15, are drawing concerns that the federal government could implement martial law or confiscate citizens' guns.

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SportKiwi waves slam California coast

A storm off the coast of New Zealand has produced large waves that are slamming parts of California - thousands of miles away.

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SportUS man caught 50 years after escape

A convicted killer who escaped from a prison camp has been arrested in Florida after more than 50 years on the run.

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SportVIDEO: The role of Nasa in desegregation

The authors of We Could Not Fail profile some of the first African Americans to work in the US space program

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SportThe nuclear dimension to UK election

Could Scottish nationalism sink the British nuclear submarine programme?

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SportHuckabee makes second White House bid

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has said he will make a second attempt at getting the Republican nomination for the presidency.

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SportDjango actress to apologise to police

Django Unchained actress Daniele Watts, accused of having sex in a car in public, is ordered to apologise to police officers over her arrest, after admitting disturbing the peace.

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SportCostco heir seeks Baltimore change

Is it better to call it the Baltimore 'uprising'?

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John Kerry becomes the first US secretary of state to visit the Somali capital Mogadishu, which is recovering from years of conflict

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SportUS trade deficit rises to $51.4bn

The US's trade deficit rose 43.1% to $51.4bn in March, its highest level since October 2008.

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weight loss fitnessTwo-minute walk every hour may reduce hazard of prolonged sitting

Researchers suggest people add 2 minutes of walking per hour to the recommended 2.5 hours of moderate exercise a week to offset the hazard of prolonged sitting.

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NYC's 'Chinese' Met Ball as viewed from China

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Avengers: Age of Ultron tops the US and Canada box office with $191.3m (£126.5m) in its opening weekend, but fails to beat the debut of 2012's Avengers film.

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SportIS claims US Prophet cartoon attack

Islamic State group says it was behind attack on Dallas Prophet Muhammad cartoon event in which two gunmen died.

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weight loss fitnessBeyond chicken fingers & fries: New evidence in favor of healthier kids' menus

New research in Obesity is first of its kind to look at ordering patterns and sales data following healthy menu changesContrary to popular belief, more healthy kids' meals were ordered after a...

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SportChris Brown denies Las Vegas fight

The singer's publicist denies Chris Brown was involved in a fight on a Las Vegas hotel basketball court.

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SportStars out for New York's Met Gala

Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Beyonce are the star turns on this year's Met Gala red carpet in New York.

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SportStabbed driver manages to deliver pizza

A delivery driver in America was stabbed in the back as he went to drop off a pizza but struggled on to deliver the takeaway.

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SportVIDEO: Lava overflow from Hawaii volcano

There have been stunning scenes at Hawaii's Kilauea volcano which has been overflowing lava.

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SportVIDEO: Obama pays tribute to shot NY officer

US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to New York police officer Brian Moore who has died after being shot in the head.

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SportTexas gunman had been terror suspect

One of two gunmen shot dead outside a Texas event showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad was a previous terrorism suspect, court documents show.

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SportScots could decide England's fate

Could a northern revolt dash Labour's election hopes? The BBC's North America reporter heads to Scotland to find out.

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SportCanada contests war criminal's bail

The Canadian government tries to block the release of an ex-Guantanamo Bay inmate as he appeals against his war crimes conviction in a US court.

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SportPuerto Rico's population swap

Middle class exodus as millionaires move in

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SportSilicon Valley executive died at gym

The Silicon Valley entrepreneur and SurveyMonkey Chief Executive Dave Goldberg died of severe head trauma, according to local officials.

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SportCanadian mother fights radicalisation

The Canadian mother fighting against radicalisation

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SportBoston bomber breaks down in court

Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, who has maintained a stoic demeanour throughout the court proceedings, cries as an aunt testifies.

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SportNY policeman dies from gunshot wound

A plainclothes policeman dies two days after he was shot in the head while attempting to question a man in the New York borough of Queens.

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SportCampaignspotting 2015: Three days left

The US presidential campaign may just be getting started, but the 2015 UK General Election is approaching its possibly chaotic finale.

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SportVIDEO: Baltimore riot mother: 'It's unacceptable'

A mother filmed berating her son for his involvement in the Baltimore riots has spoken about the incident to US TV programme CBS This Morning.

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SportCarly Fiorina joins White House race

Former tech firm boss Carly Fiorina announces her 2016 presidential ambitions, becoming the first female Republican in the field.

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SportMcDonald's announces shake-up plans

Fast-food chain McDonald's announces plans to restructure its business and increase its number of franchised restaurants globally.

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SportPolice 'search Dallas suspects home'

US police search home of suspected gunmen who attacked event on Prophet Muhammad cartoons in Dallas suburb, media reports say.

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SportUnited States country profile

Provides an overview of the United States, including key events and facts about this superpower

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weight loss fitnessObesity linked to increased health care costs after plastic surgery

After common plastic surgery procedures, obese patients have more complications and make more hospital visits--leading to higher healthcare costs, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and...

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weight loss fitnessIncrease in types and brands of same food items could contribute to overconsumption

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have found that people who eat different types and brands of commonly available food items, such as pizza, are more likely to overeat than people who tend...

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weight loss fitnessBusy Americans can reap health benefits by balancing protein intake throughout the day

Research has shown that eating more protein can support weight loss and prevent weight gain by boosting metabolism, increasing feelings of fullness and helping the body retain muscle while losing fat.

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SportThe death that changed Nascar

The fatal crash that changed motor racing

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SportVIDEO: 'Some were opposed to US cartoon event'

Eyewitness Stephanie Conway tells the BBC some people were opposed to a conference on cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in a suburb of Dallas, but she saw nothing threatening.

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SportShots fired at US cartoon conference

Shots are fired outside a conference on cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in a suburb of the US city of Dallas, police say.

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SportVIDEO: Inside a ransacked Baltimore shop

The owner of a local pharmacy shows the BBC the damage done to his business. Meanwhile, residents try to clean up the destruction.

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SportVIDEO: Call for Baltimore 'soul searching'

US President Barack Obama has said that rioting in the city of Baltimore has highlighted a crisis in policing in some American communities.

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SportIs the US love affair with McDonald's waning?

Why some in the US are losing their love of McDonald's

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SportTiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn split

Former world number one golfer Tiger Woods and his skiing champion girlfriend Lindsey Vonn have split up, they have announced.

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SportBaltimore lifts overnight curfew

Baltimore lifts overnight curfew imposed earlier this week after riots sparked by death of man in custody

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weight loss fitnessThree secrets to healthier eating

The CAN approach"A healthy diet can be as easy as making the healthiest choice the most convenient, attractive, and normal." - Brian Wansink, Ph.D.

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SportNew York policeman shot in the head

A plainclothes policeman is seriously injured by a shot to the head while attempting to question a man in New York's Queens borough.

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SportMayweather beats Pacquiao on points

Floyd Mayweather beats Manny Pacquiao on points to maintain his unbeaten record and win the richest fight in boxing history.

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SportVIDEO: Heavyweight: Manila baker's boxer cake

A baker in Manila has made a life-size edible replica of Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao, as he prepares to fight rival Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas.

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SportVIDEO: Meet the Vegas big fight's 'ring girls'

The BBC's Alex South meets the ''ring girls'' who provide an element of glamour in the big fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas.

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SportHow manicures saved Vietnam refugees

Why are all the manicurists in Los Angeles Vietnamese?

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SportAmerican Pharoah wins Kentucky Derby

The favourite American Pharoah lands victory in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs for jockey Victor Espinoza.

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weight loss fitnessWhy do obese men get bariatric surgery far less than women?

Demographic, socioeconomic and cultural factors all add to sizeable gender gapA new study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has identified demographic...

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weight loss fitnessReplace soda with water, tea or coffee to fight diabetes, study suggests

A new study recommends swapping a sugary drink per day for water or unsweetened tea or coffee in order to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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SportVIDEO: The $50,000 a night Las Vegas hotel room

The richest fight in the history of boxing takes place on Saturday in Las Vegas.

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SportBaltimore police 'did nothing wrong'

A lawyer for six Baltimore police officers says they "did nothing wrong", as they face serious charges over Freddie Gray who died in police custody.

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SportNew Jersey aide admits conspiracy

An ex-aide to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie pleads guilty to conspiracy over traffic chaos on the George Washington Bridge in 2013.

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SportVIDEO: Asia battle for US bullet train deal

Two titans of Asian business and technology battle for the contract to build America's first bullet train.

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SportVIDEO: Baltimore: 'Charges will be filed'

Baltimore's top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby, says she plans to file criminal charges against six police officers over the death of Freddie Gray.

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weight loss fitnessMarkers predicting obesity 'can be detected in urine'

A new study suggests that people at risk for obesity and metabolic disease could be identified using a simple urine test to detect telltale metabolic patterns.

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SportBaltimore police to face charges

Baltimore's top prosecutor says Freddie Gray's death was a homicide and plans to file criminal charges against officers involved in the case.

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SportFreddie Gray 'died from bolt injury'

Freddie Gray, the Baltimore man whose death sparked rioting in US cities, died in a police van when his head struck a bolt, TV report says.

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weight loss fitnessJoslin research finds gastric band and weight management therapies offer similar benefits

Clinical trial highlights effectiveness and tradeoffs of intensive treatments for people with type 2 diabetes who invest sufficient time and energyWeight loss is never easy, but it's important...

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SportTesla unveils battery to power homes

US electric carmaker Tesla Motors unveils batteries that can power homes and businesses in a bid to expand beyond its vehicle business.

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