SportAmnesiac woman in US makes ID plea

A woman, who was found in the US state of California suffering from amnesia and is believed to be Australian, asks for help to find her identity.

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SportStyrofoam ban: What is polystyrene?

New York City joins growing group of cities in banning EPS

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SportDonald Trump sues Univision network

Donald Trump is filing a lawsuit against Univision after the Spanish-language TV network cancelled its contract with him over comments about Mexican immigrants.

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SportVIDEO: When Iran and US wrestled for real

In 1998, Iran and the US took part in an historic wrestling match in Tehran. Shawn Charles was one of the wrestlers.

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SportUS and Cuba 'to announce embassies'

The US and Cuba will on Wednesday announce the opening of embassies in each other's capitals, a senior US official says.

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SportAffleck and Garner set for divorce

Hollywood couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner say they have made "the difficult decision to divorce" after 10 years of marriage.

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SportBlatter to miss World Cup final

Fifa president Sepp Blatter will not travel to Canada for the final of the Women's World Cup for "personal reasons".

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SportUS and Brazil set big energy goals

The United States and Brazil unveil ambitious energy goals in a sign of growing co-operation after a spying scandal damaged ties two years ago.

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SportUS ballet dancer makes history

The American Ballet Theatre has named Misty Copeland its principal dancer - the first time a black ballerina has held the prestigious role.

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SportApple launches Beats 1 radio station

Apple's Beats 1 radio station launches with Zane Lowe presenting the first show from New York.

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SportChristie enters race for White House

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has officially launched his bid to become the next president of the United States.

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weight loss fitnessResearchers seek to answer "obesity paradox"

A world-first study at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital is seeking to answer the "obesity paradox" of the link between being overweight and heart function.

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weight loss fitnessScientists discover new genetic form of obesity and diabetes

The first case of an inheritable protein deficiency in humans linked with diabetes, obesity and reproductive problems has been identified in a young woman.

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weight loss fitnessCranberry juice may help protect against heart disease and diabetes risk factors

Study finds polyphenol-rich cranberries to be a sustainable lifestyle approach to better healthA new study 1 reveals that drinking low-calorie cranberry juice cocktail may help lower the risk of...

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SportCalifornia passes tough vaccine bill

Lawmakers in California pass a contentious bill that would impose one of the strictest school vaccination laws in the US.

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SportWashington Post encrypts the news

The Washington Post begins encrypting parts of its website to make it harder for governments and hackers to monitor the articles people are reading.

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SportEx-Baltimore cop tells of brutality

Former police officer tells of brutality and racism

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SportRunner is blinded by mud run

Brittany Williams was taken to hospital in Dallas after getting mud in her eye and 12 hours later she could not see out of one of her eyes.

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weight loss fitnessStudy: Muscadine grape seed oil may help reduce obesity

Muscadine grape seed oil supplies a form of Vitamin E, giving scientists another clue to reducing obesity, a new University of Florida study shows.

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weight loss fitnessWhat effect does marijuana really have on weight gain?

While cannabis alters the functions of neurobiological circuits controlling appetite, its effect on weight gain is complex since several factors appear to be involved, says Didier Jutras-Aswad...

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SportVIDEO: Wildfires hit Washington state

A series of major wildfires have been burning across thousands of acres of Washington state, over 120 miles (190km) east of Seattle.

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SportThe online ballad of Bree Newsome

Flag activist becomes online folk hero

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SportApple aims for bigger bite of music market

Will Apple Music kill Spotify?

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SportMy 25 years as a prostitute

How to survive 25 years of prostitution and start living

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SportThe month that changed America?

Was June the month that changed America?

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SportTexas anti-abortion law blocked

Several abortion clinics in Texas will remain open after the US Supreme Court decided to put strict new measures against them on hold.

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SportNBC fires Trump over Mexico comments

US TV network NBC cuts ties with Donald Trump over "recent derogatory statements" made by the veteran businessman about Mexican immigrants.

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SportPuerto Rico 'can't pay $72bn debt'

Governor of US territory says it cannot pay its $72bn (£45bn) debt and that its creditors must "share the sacrifices" imposed on its residents.

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SportFBI investigating black church fires

A series of fires at African-American churches across the US south prompts the FBI to investigate whether the blazes are related.

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SportUS court blocks key pollution change

The US Supreme Court blocks a key government attempt to limit pollution from the country's power plants after industry challenges the changes.

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weight loss fitnessIs marriage good or bad for the figure? Comparative study of nine European countries

It is generally assumed that marriage has a positive influence on health and life expectancy. But does this "marriage bonus" also apply to the health indicator of body weight?

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SportUS Supreme Court backs execution drug

US Supreme Court ruling upholds use of controversial sedative used in some executions

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SportResistance to US gay marriage ruling

Top lawyer in Texas vows to support state workers who refuse to marry gay couples on religious grounds after US Supreme Court legalised gay marriage.

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SportWill Congress scupper US nuclear deal with Iran?

How US Congress could end up scuppering Iran accord

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SportAre Germany and the US still the best of friends?

Germany and the US go through a rocky patch

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SportVIDEO: Louisiana's Creole cowboys

Dancing and riding to the unique music of zydeco

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SportCrosby: Joni Mitchell unable to speak

Musician David Crosby says his friend Joni Mitchell is still unable to speak after being found unconscious in her home two months ago.

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SportThree holes-in-one in a round of 57

A 59-year-old American amateur golfer hits three holes-in-one in a single round as he cards a score lower than his age.

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SportSecond NY prison escapee 'caught'

Second New York prison escapee David Sweat in custody after being shot by police, US media report

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SportEngland Women 2-1 Canada Women

England knock out hosts Canada to reach the Women's World Cup semi-final and book a date with defending champions Japan.

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SportThe trouble with 'acceptable' language

Who decides what kind of language is acceptable?

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SportVIDEO: Fire breaks out at NY Trump building

One person has been injured after a fire broke out on the terrace of Trump Tower on the Upper West Side of New York in the US.

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SportWoman pulls down Confederate flag

A black woman removes the controversial Confederate flag from the flagpole in the grounds of the South Carolina State House in Columbia.

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SportVIDEO: Emotion of gay marriage winners and losers

The BBC speaks to supporters and opponents of the decision and asks what this ruling means to them.

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SportEscaped US prisoner 'killed by police'

One of two escaped murderers has been killed after spending weeks on the run from authorities in New York.

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SportThe world reacts to gay marriage ruling

How the world responded to the gay marriage ruling

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SportWill flag backlash strike Mississippi next?

In Mississippi, Confederate ties run skin deep

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SportThe world reacts to gay marriage ruling

How the world responded to the gay marriage ruling

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SportThe letter that summed up anger at Donald Trump

The Hispanic backlash after billionaire's Mexico comments

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SportVIDEO: 'Landmark' US ruling on gay marriage

Same-sex marriage is ruled a legal right in the United States in a 5-4 vote in the Supreme Court.

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weight loss fitnessExercising early in life yields rewards in adult years

Experiments on mice by UC Riverside biologists shows early-age exercise in mice has positive effects on adult levels of voluntary exercise, including a reduction in body massMore than one in...

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SportUS Supreme Court backs gay marriage

The US Supreme Court rules that same-sex marriage is a legal right across the United States in a 5-4 decision.

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SportObama to honour Charleston victims

US President Barack Obama is to deliver a eulogy in South Carolina for his friend, a pastor shot dead with eight others in a suspected racist attack.

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weight loss fitnessFructose produces less rewarding sensations in the brain

Fructose not only results in a lower level of satiety, it also stimulates the reward system in the brain to a lesser degree than glucose.

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weight loss fitnessOnline computer game can help shed weight and reduce food intake

A simple new computerised game could help people control their snacking impulses and lose weight.

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SportVIDEO: Lake vortex 'could swallow boat'

Video footage shows a large vortex in a lake in the US, as water is drained away following flooding.

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weight loss fitnessEating in the absence of hunger: A recipe for expanding waistlines

A QUT research study has concluded that compulsive snacking is another leading cause of weight gainA QUT researcher has had an article on how compulsive snacking is a major cause of weight gain...

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weight loss fitnessWeight loss plus vitamin D reduces inflammation linked to cancer, chronic disease

First study of its kind to test effect of vitamin D and weight loss on inflammatory biomarkersFor the first time, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have found that weight...

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SportChina 'lead suspect' in cyber hack

The head of US intelligence says that China is the "leading suspect" in a huge data breach of US government personnel files.

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SportBaseball welcomes first gay player

A 23-year-old pitcher is to become baseball's first openly gay professional when he takes the mound in a small league in California.

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SportTennis's reluctant transgender pioneer

The 1970s transgender pioneer who fought to play and won

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SportHustlers Convention: A lost classic

One of rap music's great forgotten classic

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SportVIDEO: Obama interviews Attenborough

The distinguished broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, has been on a visit to the White House at the personal invitation of President Obama.

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SportUnivision drops Miss USA and Trump

A Spanish-language US television network cuts ties with businessman Donald Trump because of disparaging remarks he made about Mexicans.

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SportNike reports 24% rise in profit

The US sportswear firm Nike reports a 24% increase in profit as it sells more high-end shoes and clothes.

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Sport'Watcher' frightens family from home

A New Jersey family will not move into their new million-dollar home after receiving threatening packages from a mysterious sender called "the Watcher".

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weight loss fitnessExperts call for dropping of total fat intake limits

Researchers recommend that restrictions on total fat consumption should be removed from the forthcoming 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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weight loss fitnessFasting: what are the health benefits and risks?

Fasting diets have become one of the most popular health trends in recent years. But can abstaining from food really be good for us? We investigate.

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weight loss fitnessEat protein before carbohydrates to lower post-meal glucose

A small pilot study suggests that the order in which we consume different food groups as part of a meal affects glucose and insulin levels.

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SportUS Supreme Court upholds Obamacare

US Supreme Court upholds key portion of President Barack Obama's healthcare law in a 6-3 decision.

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SportAffleck slavery row suspends US show

US broadcaster, PBS, is postponing its third series of Finding Your Roots, after the show omitted "embarrassing" details about Ben Affleck's ancestry.

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SportWhole Foods retailer 'overcharged'

Consumer regulators in New York say upmarket US grocery chain Whole Foods routinely overcharged customers by overstating weights.

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SportIndians mock Bobby Jindal on Twitter

Indian American's presidential bid sparks Twitter backlash

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SportObama warned over Iran concessions

Former advisers to US President Barack Obama express concern at the emerging deal between world powers and Iran over its nuclear programme.

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SportFirst funerals for Charleston dead

The first of the funerals for victims of the Charleston church shooting will be held on Thursday in the South Carolina city.

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SportSecond arrest over US jail break

A US prison worker who allegedly smuggled tools in hamburger meat to two prisoners who escaped a New York state jail is arrested.

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SportVIDEO: Wildfire spreads in Los Angeles

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes as a wildfire spreads north of Los Angeles.

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SportWhen the victims confronted the bomber

Boston bomber and victims speak up for first time

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SportUnderstanding Obamacare at the Supreme Court

What you need to know about the Supreme Court case

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SportA reading list for American racism

What books best educate Americans about race?

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Sport'Fast-track' trade bill passes Senate

Legislation key to US President Barack Obama's trade agenda has been approved by the US Senate, paving the way for a huge trade deal in Asia.

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SportVIDEO: Which countries pay ransoms? 60 secs

Which countries pay ransoms for hostages? - In 60 seconds

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SportJindal enters race for White House

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal launches his bid for US presidency, joining a large field of Republican candidates vying for the White House.

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SportHundreds mourn Charleston pastor

Hundreds mourn much-loved Charleston pastor

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SportSalazar: I will never permit doping

Athletics coach Alberto Salazar issues an open letter to address allegations that he practised doping techniques on athletes.

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SportCanadians told not to flush goldfish

Officials worried about impact of 'dinner plate-sized' goldfish in western Canada.

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SportAlabama takes Confederate flag down

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley says he does not want the Confederate battle flag to be a "distraction".

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SportBombing victims to face Tsarnaev

Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is facing his victims in court as he is formally sentenced to death for his role in the 2013 attacks.

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SportP Diddy was 'defending himself'

Hip-hop star P Diddy was "defending himself" during an incident that led to his arrest for assault with a deadly weapon in LA, says his representative.

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SportObama to changes hostage policy

President Barack Obama will announce changes to how the US government handles hostage situations that involve American citizens.

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SportGray died after 'high-energy' impact

A post-mortem examination obtained by the Baltimore Sun finds Freddie Gray suffered a "high-energy injury" after his arrest inside a police van.

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SportUS economy saw slight contraction

The US economy contracted at an annual pace of 0.2% in the first quarter of the year after being hit by bad weather, spending cuts by energy firms and a strong dollar.

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weight loss fitness'Fitness' foods may cause consumers to eat more and exercise

Weight-conscious consumers are often drawn to foods such as Clif Bars and Wheaties, whose packaging suggests that they promote fitness.

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SportCanada pilots X-rated chat broadcast

Canadian police apologise after an explicit conversation about sex from helicopter pilots in Winnipeg was broadcast to the public.

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SportFrance 'will not tolerate' US spying

France "will not tolerate" acts threatening its security, President Francois Hollande says, after Wikileaks reveals that the US spied on French presidents.

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SportVIDEO: Plastic pink flamingo creator dies

The creator of the pink plastic flamingo Donald Featherstone has died aged 79.

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SportRace, rage and the American condition

Charleston reflects history of rage and injustice

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SportWorld 'largely favours' US and Obama

The US is viewed favourably by a clear majority of people in 40 countries surveyed by Pew, but its interrogation techniques remain unpopular.

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SportWhy China warned the US to keep its distance

Why China told the US to keep away from this island

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SportUS universities on symbolic visit to Iran

US universities make symbolic return to Iran

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SportVIDEO: Moment Charleston suspect arrested

Dashcam footage has emerged of the moment Charleston suspect Dylann Roof was arrested.

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SportUS-Qatar group reportedly in F1 bid

The owner of the Miami Dolphins American football team is reportedly working with investors from Qatar to buy a stake in Formula 1 racing.

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SportUS 'spied on French presidents'

The US National Security Agency spied on French Presidents Jacques Chirac, Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande in 2006-12, the WikiLeaks website says.

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SportFast Track trade bill clears hurdle

Legislation key to US President Barack Obama's trade agenda has passed a key hurdle in the Senate, just two weeks after it appeared to have failed.

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SportTom Holland announced as Spider-Man

British actor Tom Holland has been announced as the new Spider-Man in the Marvel reboot.

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SportCalls to remove US rebel flag grow

A day after lawmakers in South Carolina called for the removal of the Confederate battle flag, pressure is mounting elsewhere in the US to retire symbols of Confederacy.

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SportUS to boost Europe arms deployment

The US is to deploy tanks, armoured vehicles and artillery in a number of European nations, amid Nato concerns over Russia's role in Ukraine.

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SportUS invests in 'Star Wars hoverbikes'

'Star Wars'-style hover bikes could be coming to the US military after engineers in the UK and US struck a deal with the US Department of Defense.

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SportVIDEO: Sinkhole opens on Kansas golf course

A giant sinkhole appears on hole 13 of the Canyon Farms golf course in Lenexa, Kansas.

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Gene previously linked to obesity is unrelated, says new studyA gene previously suspected of wielding the single greatest genetic influence on human obesity actually has nothing to do with body...

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weight loss fitnessGut microbe may improve metabolic health, body fat distribution, study finds

Researchers have identified a gut microbe - called Akkermansia muciniphila - associated with better metabolic health and leanness among overweight or obese individuals.

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weight loss fitnessOver two-thirds of Americans estimated to be overweight, obese

New estimates suggest that more than two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese. Experts state population-based strategies to reduce risk factors are required.

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SportP Diddy arrested over assault

Hip hop mogul P Diddy is arrested in Los Angeles on Monday on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

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SportUS says Benghazi suspect killed

The US says an air strike in Iraq has killed an Islamic State militant linked to a 2012 attack on a US diplomatic compound in Libya.

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SportUSA Women 2-0 Colombia Women

The United States - twice champions - are into the last eight of the Women's World Cup after beating Colombia 2-0.

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SportPlane diversion 'followed nuts row'

A plane en route from Rome to Chicago was forced to divert to Belfast after a man got angry over nuts and crackers, a court has heard.

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SportNYC parachuting trio convicted

Three men who used parachutes to jump from the top of One World Trade Center in New York are convicted of reckless endangerment.

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SportMan cited in 'Charleston manifesto' speaks out

Was Charleston suspect inspired by this man?

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SportVIDEO: US 'concerned' about China projects

State Department spokesman John Kirby warns that China's possible militarisation of islands in South China sea is 'not good for anybody'

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SportObama's evolving language on race

Obama's evolving language on race

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SportS Carolina urges rebel flag removal

Leaders in South Carolina are calling for the removal of a Confederate flag from the statehouse grounds, after a racially motivated shooting.

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SportMartha Stewart Living sold for $353m

Home and lifestyle firm Martha Stewart Living is being sold for $353m (£223m) to the clothes brand management firm Sequential Brands.

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SportUS court justice quotes Spider-Man

In a wink to comic book fans, a US Supreme Court justice includes several superhero references into a ruling involving a Spider-Man toy.

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SportUS fugitives 'spotted near prison'

Police hunting for two escaped killers have found evidence in a New York cabin after a witness reported seeing someone fleeing from the area.

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weight loss fitnessObesity: small intestine contributes to chronic inflammation

Obesity is caused by numerous and complex factors, some of which are as yet unsuspected.

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weight loss fitnessGrandparental support helps reduce the risk of child obesity

According to a study published in the journal Pediatric Obesity, emotional support from grandparents has a protective effect against child obesity, even with the presence of other risk factors.

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SportObama uses 'n-word' in interview

US President Barack Obama says in an interview that the United States has yet to overcome its issues with racism.

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SportSpace video cameras to circle globe

Canadian group Urthecast plans to put a 16-satellite constellation in orbit to image the Earth, including making small movies of what is happening at the surface of the planet.

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weight loss fitnessSmoking around your toddler could be just as bad as smoking while pregnant

Researchers publish first ever study looking into the effects of household smoking on children's later weight gainChildren whose parents smoked when they were toddlers are likely to have a...

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SportVIDEO: A poem for Charleston

The Poet Laureate of South Carolina, Marjory Wentworth, recites a dedication she has written to those who lost their lives in Wednesday's attack at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston.

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SportApple Music in Taylor Swift backdown

Apple Music reverses its payment policy, a day after Taylor Swift said she was refusing to allow the company to stream her album 1989.

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SportSpieth wins historic US Open title

America's Jordan Spieth becomes the youngest winner of the US Open in 92 years after Dustin Johnson three-putts the last.

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SportThe power of prayer in Charleston

Charleston remembers shooting victims with pride and sadness

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SportPregnant, Parenting and Pro-Choice

Pregnant advocates go online to make their point

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SportVIDEO: Racial attacks 'modern day lynchings'

Rev Waltrina Middleton, whose cousin was murdered in the Charleston shooting, says the attacks on black people in the US are "modern day lynchings".

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SportVIDEO: Balcony victims' bodies flown home

The bodies of four of the six students who died in a balcony collapse in Berkeley in California, have been flown back to Ireland.

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SportSwift pulls album from Apple Music

Taylor Swift writes open letter to Apple, explaining why she is pulling her hit album 1989 from its new streaming music service.

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SportVIDEO: 'Most people on a surfboard' record set

A new world record has been set in California when 66 people rode on a huge surfboard at once.

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SportHill, 16, sets 100m youth record

Sixteen-year-old Candace Hill runs a time that would have seen her finish seventh in the women's 100m at the 2012 Olympics.

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SportGalapagos tortoise put down in US

A 150-year old Galapagos tortoise has been put down in California after suffering from arthritis and numerous other ailments.

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SportCharleston church ready to reopen

The African-American church in which nine parishioners were shot dead in South Carolina is to reopen for services on Sunday.

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SportBuilding the perfect private library

How the libraries of the rich and famous are collected

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SportMissing US prisoners 'spotted'

Two major searches are under way after a reported sighting of two killers who escaped from a prison in New York state a fortnight ago.

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SportCharleston suspect photos found

Images appear on the internet purportedly showing Charleston church shooting suspect Dylann Roof with firearms and abusing the US flag.

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SportAmerican novelist James Salter dies

James Salter, an American author who was dubbed the "greatest writer you've never read," dies at the age of 90, according to his publisher.

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SportGoogle cracks down on revenge porn

The company says it's going to allow victims to request for certain images to be taken off search results.

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SportVIDEO: Firefighters battle Big Bear Lake blaze

Trails and roads have been closed and hundreds of people have been evacuated as firefighters tackle a raging wildfire at Big Bear Lake, California.

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SportVIDEO: Charleston relatives address suspect

A 21-year-old man has appeared in court via video link to face nine murder charges, after an attack on an African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina.

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SportVIDEO: 'Church was not primary target'

A friend of Dylann Roof, the man charged over a shooting in a church in South Carolina, tells BBC News the suspect had told him a week earlier he wanted to attack a local university.

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SportObama condemns 'blight' of racism

Racism remains "a blight" on society, US President Barack Obama says, after the killing of nine African-Americans in a Charleston church.

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SportVIDEO: Obama: 'We need gun reform debate'

President Barack Obama says the US "has to have a conversation" about gun safety, two days after nine people died in a shooting at a church in Charleston.

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SportIllegal ivory crushed in New York

More than a ton of confiscated ivory is crushed in New York's Times Square to send a message that the illegal trade will not be tolerated.

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SportUtah team cancels 'Caucasian night'

A minor league baseball team in Utah cancels plans for a "Caucasian Heritage Night" in August "in light of recent tragic events", its website says.

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SportBig rise in terror attacks, US says

The US State Department says the number of terror attacks around the world rose by a third in 2014 compared with the previous year.

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SportCharleston relatives 'forgive gunman'

Relatives of some of the churchgoers shot dead in South Carolina address the suspected gunman in court and say they forgive him.

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SportManitoba apologises for adoptions

The Canadian province of Manitoba has apologised to indigenous families for decades of forced adoptions.

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SportUS plans new lorry emission rules

US regulators propose new plans to reduce emissions from lorries and vans by 24% by 2027 as part of President Obama's drive to cut pollution.

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SportUS mother says she killed children

A Detroit mother says she wants to plead guilty to killing two of her children and putting their bodies inside her freezer.

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SportVIDEO: Obama, mass shootings and gun control

The BBC contrasts President Obama's reactions after mass shootings, with the levels of US gun ownership during his terms in office.

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SportCharleston shooting suspect charged

Charleston church shooting suspect Dylann Roof is charged with nine counts of murder, police say.

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SportHershey cuts sales forecast and jobs

US chocolate firm Hershey trims its annual sales growth forecast, and cuts 300 jobs, blaming weak sales in China.

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weight loss fitnessWSU scientists turn white fat into obesity-fighting beige fat

A new twist on the health benefits of resveratrolWashington State University scientists have shown that berries, grapes and other fruits convert excess white fat into calorie-burning "beige" fat...

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SportCourt hearing for Charleston suspect

The man suspected of shooting dead nine people at an African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina, is due to make his first court appearance.

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SportPlans to bring balcony victims home

Arrangements are being made to bring home the bodies of five students who died after a balcony collapsed in California in the United States.

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weight loss fitnessSedentary behavior 'could increase the risk of anxiety'

Researchers suggest that sedentary behavior, and in particular, sitting down, could be associated with an increased risk of anxiety.

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SportVIDEO: Charleston gunman 'taught to hate'

The gunman who killed nine people at an African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina, had been "taught to hate", civil rights activist Rev Jesse Jackson says.

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SportVIDEO: 'Carpet of crabs' covers US beaches

Hundreds of thousands of tiny crabs have been washing up on Southern California's beaches, after warm ocean currents carried them closer to the shoreline than usual.

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SportPrayers held for US church victims

Prayers are held in South Carolina and across the US after the killing of nine people at an African-American church in Charleston.

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SportVIDEO: Charleston family: 'We forgive him'

The teenage children of Sharonda Singleton, one of the victims of the shooting at a church in Charleston, say they've forgiven their mother's killer.

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SportClose-up on 'most ambitious game'

Close-up on the 'most ambitious video game'

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SportCharleston shooting opens old wounds

Black churches played a central role in the civil-rights struggle

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SportWhat's it like to work in a factory?

What's it like making the goods we consume?

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SportHave Israel-US relations reached a new low?

Are US-Israel ties in danger of fraying?

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SportBrian Williams to join MSNBC

US news anchor Brian Williams will not return to NBC Nightly News but will join cable news network MSNBC in an undisclosed role.

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SportVIDEO: Church attack opens historic wounds

The of nine people at a historic African-American church in South Carolina revives memories of Alabama bombing.

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SportVIDEO: What's behind US hate crimes?

According to the most recent FBI data available, over 7,000 people in the US were victims of hate crimes in 2013. The BBC takes a look at what the numbers say about who is committing these crimes and why.

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SportObama's 'hopeless' push for gun control

Barack Obama says the nation will have to address gun control "at some point", but Republicans counter that more government regulation can't stop attacks like the one in Charleston.

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SportUS lawmakers approve trade plan

The House of Representatives has approved a controversial trade bill backed by President Obama, just a week after Democrats voted it down.

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SportUS church shooting suspect arrested

Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, that killed nine people, officials say.

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SportFitbit shares soar on market debut

Shares in the wearable technology maker Fitbit soar on its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

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SportVIDEO: A look at Charleston shooting church

A look at the history of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, in the aftermath of the shooting there that left nine people dead.

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SportVIDEO: US church gunman 'was in congregation'

Police in the United States are searching for a white gunman who killed nine people at a historic African-American church in Charleston in the US state of South Carolina.

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SportUS inflation driven by petrol prices

US inflation rose 0.4% in May, mainly driven by a sharp increase in petrol prices, the US Department of Labor says.

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SportVIDEO: Suspect 'should not be approached'

Police have wowed to do "whatever it takes" to bring a man who killed nine people at an African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina, to justice.

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weight loss fitnessDaily weigh-in helps keep the weight off

New research finds that stepping on the scales every day and tracking the results on a chart is an effective way of losing weight and keeping it off.

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SportEx-president anger at balcony report

The New York Times "should be hanging its head in shame" over a report on the California balcony collapse, says former Irish President Mary McAleese.

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SportAga in talks about US takeover

Cast-iron cooker maker Aga Rangemaster has confirmed it is in talks about a possible takeover by a US kitchen equipment firm.

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weight loss fitnessExercise can help control blood glucose, and trim waist size and body fat in diabetics

Diabetics who exercise can trim waist size and body fat, and control blood glucose, even if they don't see cardiorespiratory benefits, new research by UT Southwestern Medical Center cardiologists...

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SportVIDEO: 'We will bring him to justice'

After nine people are killed at a shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, city police chief Gregory Mullen says the suspect will be brought to justice.

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SportVIDEO: 'Why do we have to live like this?'

Nine people have died in a shooting at a historic African-American church in Charleston in the US state of South Carolina.

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SportVIDEO: Shark sightings from the sky

Lifeguards in the US have come up with a new tool to protect beach goers from potential shark attacks.

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SportShooting 'at South Carolina church'

A shooting is reported at a church in the city of Charleston in South Carolina, US media say.

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SportUS to put woman on new $10 note

The US Treasury Department says a redesigned $10 note will feature a woman, but who she will be has not been decided.

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SportWater damage clue in balcony collapse

California engineers investigating a balcony collapse that killed six people say water damage may have caused the structure to give way.

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SportCanada government websites hacked

Multiple Canadian government websites have been brought back online after they went dark for several hours in a hacking attack.

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SportStage set for US rate rise by Fed

The US central bank , the Federal Reserve, has set the stage for the first rate increase this year, but kept rates on hold for now.

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SportCanada general sorry for sex remarks

Military sexual assault happens because people are "biologically wired in a certain way", Canada's top military general said on Tuesday.

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SportVIDEO: Six die in balcony collapse in California

Five Irish students and another young woman have been killed when a fourth-floor balcony in California collapsed.

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weight loss fitnessRunning a marathon: how to survive the historic endurance race

In this Spotlight, we have a look at what it takes to run a marathon, including training, nutrition and a brief history of these extreme endurance events.

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SportUber dealt employee blow in US court

Uber drivers are employees not contractors, a US court rules, in a move that could mean higher costs for the app-based taxi service.

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SportTexas braces for more flooding

Fresh off the back of its wettest month on record, Texas is bracing for heavy rain as Tropical Storm Bill remnants make their way inland.

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SportMeet the Supremes

Who's who in the US high court

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SportNokia ex-boss Elop to quit Microsoft

The former boss of Nokia, Stephen Elop, is to leave Microsoft as part of a management reshuffle.

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Sport'Heartbreak' over balcony deaths

Families of Irish students killed and injured after a balcony collapsed at a US apartment block are arriving in California.

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SportUnited States top group with nervy win

United States book their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup as Group D winners with a narrow win over Nigeria.

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weight loss fitnessHuman cell models accelerate research into brown fat

Since the 2009 discovery that energy-burning brown fat can be active in adults, research has raced ahead to understand this tissue and exploit it to treat the epidemic of obesity.

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SportVIDEO: 'Shark was biting my left arm'

Hunter Treschl, who survived a shark attack in North Carolina on Sunday, talks about the moment he was attacked and about losing his arm.

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weight loss fitnessSCOPE program developed to engage communities in preventing childhood obesity

Research highlights the need of community partnerships to create healthier environments for childrenA multidisciplinary group of researchers from British Columbia has developed a participatory...

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SportBoeing warns Airbus over state aid

Boeing warns arch-rival Airbus over unconfirmed reports that the European planemaker wants state aid for a new version of its A380.

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SportGolden State Warriors seal NBA title

The Golden State Warriors secure their first NBA title in 40 years by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 105-97.

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SportVIDEO: 'I was a soldier for civil rights'

The 1963 fight for equal rights in a small Maryland town

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SportNBA coaches have Middle-East ties

Coaches in basketball finals have Mid-East ties.

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SportFoo Fighters cancel Glastonbury gig

Rock group Foo Fighters cancel their headline slot at this year's Glastonbury Festival after frontman Dave Grohl broke his leg.

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SportTwitter already loves the Trump campaign

Twitter already loves the Trump campaign

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SportUS baseball team accused of hacking

The FBI is investigating St Louis Cardinals on charges that the baseball team hacked into the computers of a rival club to steal player information.

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weight loss fitnessPaying people incentives to make healthy choices only works in the long term if they are paid to NOT do something

Monetary incentives to encourage people to live healthier lifestyles only work in the longer term when they are designed to stop negative behaviour, rather than promote positive choices, suggests...

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weight loss fitnessLack of sleep affects long-term health

New research from the University of Copenhagen has found that maintaining a good night's sleep is important for our future health, partly because of how it affects lifestyle factors.

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weight loss fitnessNew review highlights principles of nutrition management of inherited metabolic disorders

Thanks to screening of newborns and newly developed therapies, the population of patients with inherited metabolic disorders has expanded.

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SportTrump to run for president in 2016

Property billionaire Donald Trump announces he will run for the White House in the 2016 election.

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SportUS orders ban on trans fats by 2016

Trans fats are unsafe to eat and must be banned from the food supply within three years, say US regulators.

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SportRachel Dolezal: 'I identify as black'

Rachel Dolezal, the US race activist accused of "pretending to be black", refuses to back down and says she identifies as black.

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SportVIDEO: Michelle Obama greeted with cheers

Michelle Obama has been greeted with cheers and applause as she arrived at Mulberry School for Girls in East London.

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SportUS balcony collapse 'kills five'

The balcony of a fourth floor flat in Berkeley has collapsed, killing five, including a number of Irish nationals, according to authorities.

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SportUS activist sued 'college for racism'

Rachel Dolezal, the US race activist accused of "pretending to be black", previously sued her university for racism, US media reports say.

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SportBombardier awaits crucial order news

Bombardier needs more sales of its new C-Series aircraft to restore confidence among investors and analysts, but the Paris show has so far failed to produce good news.

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SportVIDEO: 'Rachel Dolezal needs therapy'

Ruthanne and Larry Dolezal, the parents of US civil rights worker Rachel Dolezal, have urged their daughter to seek help for ''personal identity issues''.

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SportBlazer was Fifa informant since 2011

Former Fifa executive committee member Chuck Blazer co-operated with investigations into Fifa since 2011, it emerges.

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Sport'Explosive' wildfires rage in Alaska

Thousands of people are urged to leave their homes as "explosive" wildfires rage across Alaska, officials say.

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weight loss fitnessPatients struggle to stick to their diet when they choose a plan they like; myalgic encephalomyelitits/chronic fatigue syndrome

1. Patients struggle to stick to their diet when they choose a plan they likeResearchers say it's counterintuitive, but letting patients choose a diet plan based on personal preference may not...

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SportRaccoon pictured 'riding alligator'

A man walking in a national forest in central Florida has captured a rare image of a raccoon appearing to ride on the back of alligator.

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weight loss fitnessBread: is bread bad for you?

Some argue that industrial bread production means too many preservatives, additives, salt and sugar, making it unhealthy. However, is bread really bad for you? MNT finds out.

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SportRetailer Gap to close 175 stores

Clothing retailer Gap is to close 175 stores across North America over the next few years as it attempts to restore flagging sales.

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SportUS towns battle states over fracking

The Texas town that banned fracking, then lost

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SportHow many Earths do we need?

Is it true we'd need four Earths if everyone lived like Americans?

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SportVIDEO: Moment water tower demolished in Texas

A water tower in Plano, Texas, has been demolished to make room for a new commercial and residential development.

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SportJust Jeb! Five things Bush's logo tells us about him

Jeb Bush unveils his "Jeb!" campaign logo, which looks a lot like his past campaign logos. What are the messages behind his design?

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weight loss fitnessExisting drug used in transplants causes older rats to lose weight

Aging can cause many changes to the body, including obesity and a loss of lean mass.

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SportRachel Dolezal quits civil rights role

Rachel Dolezal, the activist in America who was at the centre of a row after allegations she had been "pretending to be black", has stepped down from her role.

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SportVIDEO: BBC Pop Up goes global

BBC unit relaunching to act as bridge between US and the world

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SportSak's Fifth Ave owner to buy Kaufhof

Hudson's Bay, owner of luxury retail chain Saks Fifth Avenue, to spend £2.03bn on Germany's biggest chain, Kaufhof.

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SportJeb Bush: I'm ready to lead the US

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush pledges to fix America as he launches his bid to become the Republican nominee for president.

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SportJurassic World in record weekend

The fourth instalment in the Jurassic Park series has become the first film to take more than $500m on its opening weekend.

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SportTeens injured in US shark attacks

Two teenagers are badly injured in separate shark attacks at a popular seaside resort in the US state of North Carolina.

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weight loss fitnessSetting the circadian clock

The first successful transplant of a circadian rhythm into a naturally non-circadian species could lead to precisely timed release of drugs and other innovative therapeutic applicationsOften...

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SportGun maker Colt files for bankruptcy

Storied US gun maker Colt Defense files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with heavy debts.

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weight loss fitnessWhy obesity predisposes to severe respiratory failure

A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels may be the key to reducing the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome in obese patientsThe lungs of seven percent of all intensive care unit...

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SportVIDEO: Jeb Bush enters race for White House

The former Governor of Florida, Jeb Bush, will officially launch his bid to become president of the United States on Monday.

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SportNew York's rent regulation fight

New York's rent regulation fight

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SportWhat is the future of US manufacturing?

Will Americans carry on making things?

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SportDense mayfly swarm closes US bridge

A vast mayfly swarm in the US causes motorcycle crashes and the closure of a Pennsylvania bridge, the authorities there say.

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SportFoos cancel two shows after Grohl fall

The Foo Fighters cancel two European tour dates after lead singer Dave Grohl sustains a fracture in a fall from the stage during a concert in Sweden.

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SportUS and Venezuela in high-level talks

US and Venezuelan officials meet in Haiti as both sides work to address strained relations between the two ideological opponents.

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SportStamos arrested for drink driving

Full House actor John Stamos has been arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles, California.

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weight loss fitnessHigh salt in high-fat diet found to prevent weight gain in mice

Researchers say their mouse study of salt content in high-fat diets highlights the effect noncaloric nutrients can have on weight gain.

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SportVIDEO: Why Texas women carry firearms

Images of Texan women, and their firearms

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SportThe town where dinosaurs and Jesus mingle

The town where Jesus and dinosaurs live side by side

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SportNudists challenge Canadian image

Canadian tourists who stripped on Malaysian mountain defy stereotypes

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SportDallas police HQ attack investigated

US authorities are investigating a gun and bomb attack targeting Dallas police headquarters which ended with the suspect being shot dead.

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SportClinton to hold first major rally

US Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton is due to hold the first major rally in her presidential campaign.

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SportRachel Dolezal case sparks furore

US activist's claim to be black sparks debate on racial identity

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SportShots fired at Dallas police headquarters

Shots fired from armoured vehicle at police headquarters in Dallas, Texas, police say

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SportUS moves six from Guantanamo to Oman

Six Yemeni prisoners held for years at Guantanamo Bay detention centre have been transferred to Oman, the US says.

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SportVIDEO: California farmers face water cuts

California lawmakers order farmers to reduce their water consumption, representing the largest cuts in the US state's history.

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SportVIDEO: US jail break: Prison worker arrested

A New York state prison worker who police say provided tool parts to help two convicted murderers escape is arrested.

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SportHackers 'hit US military data'

Hackers with suspected links to China appear to have accessed sensitive data on US intelligence and military personnel, officials say.

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SportFoo Fighters' Grohl in stage fall

Foo Fighters star Dave Grohl injures his leg after falling off the stage during a concert in the city of Gothenburg in Sweden.

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SportUS prison worker held over jailbreak

A New York state prison worker who police say provided tools to help two convicted murderers escape jail is arrested.

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SportCalifornia orders historic water cut

California lawmakers have ordered farmers to reduce their water consumption - the largest cuts in the US state's history.

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SportUS lawmakers reject trade proposal

The US House of Representatives rejected a trade bill backed by the White House on Thursday.

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SportRe-introducing Hillary to America

Re-introducing Hillary to America

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SportVIDEO: Black or white? Who is Rachel Dolezal?

A row has broken out in the US as to whether civil rights activist Rachel Dolezal, who says she is African-American, is in fact white.

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SportBoy, 3, shoots himself dead in US

A three-year-old boy dies after playing with his mother's handgun and shooting himself in the chest, say police in Ohio.

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SportNo charges against Virginia student

Police in the US state of Virginia drop charges of under-aged drinking against a young black man whose violent arrest sparked protests.

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SportYour questions on free degrees in Germany

No - you really can go to college for free in Germany

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SportThe hottest start-up is a factory

Why the hottest start-up is a factory

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SportWarning to US jail break workers

New York's governor warns of criminal proceedings after US media identify a female prison worker alleged to have helped in the escape of two murderers.

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weight loss fitnessHormone that differentiates sugar, diet sweeteners could exist in humans

We've all been there: We eat an entire sleeve of fat-free, low-calorie cookies and we're stuffing ourselves with more food 15 minutes later.

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weight loss fitnessScripps Florida scientists uncover unique role of nerve cells in the body's use of energy

While it is well-known that weight gain results from an imbalance between what we eat and our energy expenditure, what is not obvious is the role that the nervous system plays in controlling that...

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SportVIDEO: Fans snub World Cup in Montreal

The 2015 Women's World Cup is under way in Canada - but why are Montreal's football fans staying away?

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SportVIDEO: Manhunt for NY killers continues

Police dogs pick up the scent of two escaped convicts who have been on the run for six days.

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weight loss fitnessOverweight postmenopausal women at increased risk of breast cancer

Researchers find that overweight or obese postmenopausal are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer; a risk that appears unaffected by future weight change.

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weight loss fitnessReport: one in four Baltimore residents live in a food desert

A new report by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future (CLF), in collaboration with the Baltimore Food Policy Initiative, found that one in four of the city's residents live in...

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SportUS 'spends $9m a day' fighting IS

The US spends $9m a day on the war against Islamic State and the cost of the bombing campaign in total is more than $2.7bn, says Pentagon.

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SportWhy did Twitter boss stand down?

Why did Twitter boss feel he had to quit?

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SportUS wrestling star Dusty Rhodes dies

One of wrestling's biggest stars, Dusty Rhodes, who billed himself as "The American Dream", has died aged 69.

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SportUS police face Tamir Rice charges

A policeman who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice in Cleveland, Ohio, should be charged with murder, a judge has ruled.

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SportTwitter chief Costolo steps down

Dick Costolo is stepping down as chief executive of Twitter, the company says, while co-founder Jack Dorsey will act as interim chief until a replacement can be found.

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SportForeign policy crash course for 2016 hopefuls

As Jeb Bush concludes his European tour to mixed reviews, but many of his predecessors fared much worse. It's the stuff that keeps campaign foreign policy advisers up at night.

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SportIllegal buttocks surgeon jailed in US

A woman who performed illegal plastic surgeries under the name "Black Madam" has been sentenced to at least a decade in prison.

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SportCanada loosens medical marijuana law

Medical marijuana users in Canada can legally consume all forms of the drug, the Canadian Supreme Court has ruled.

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weight loss fitnessDiet or exercise programs in pregnancy lower certain risks

Major weight gain in pregnancy is linked to several conditions, but a new review suggests antenatal diet or exercise interventions prevent excessive weight gain and decrease risks.

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weight loss fitnessLight-intensity exercise could prove beneficial to older adults, new research shows

An easy walk, slow dancing, leisurely sports such as table tennis, household chores and other light-intensity exercise may be nearly as effective as moderate or vigorous exercise for older adults ...

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weight loss fitnessNew obesity treatment prevents bone loss during weight loss

Using the intestinal hormone GLP-1 in obesity treatment prevents the loss of bone mass otherwise frequently associated with major weight loss.

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weight loss fitnessObesity linked to adrenal disorder in teens may increase risk for cardiovascular disease

Researchers at Children's Hospital Los Angeles have demonstrated that adolescents and young adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) have significantly increased amounts of abdominal fat...

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SportVIDEO: Texas pool party officer was 'stressed'

Lawyers for the Texas police officer filmed confronting black teenagers at a pool party say his actions were caused by stress, not racism.

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SportVIDEO: Making the 'American Serengeti'

Why ranchers are up in arms about a bison preserve

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SportInside a Texas biker gang funeral

Inside the funeral of a member of a Texas biker gang

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SportThe men taking their wives' names

The men who choose to take their partner’s name

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SportVIDEO: Inside US anti-IS command centre

The United States confirms it is sending an additional 450 troops to Iraq to help boost the training of government forces.

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SportFitness tracker firms in legal row

The wearable fitness tracker, Jawbone, has filed a second legal case against its rival Fitbit.

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SportNY killer fugitives 'now in Vermont'

Two convicted murderers who have been on the run for five days after breaking out of prison may have fled to Vermont, police believe.

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SportTexas pool party officer 'not racist'

The police officer filmed in a confrontation with black teenagers at a pool party in Texas was acting out of stress, not racism, says his lawyer.

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SportUS to boost army trainers in Iraq

US to send up to 450 military trainers to Iraq to help in fight against Islamic State, President Obama announces.

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weight loss fitnessPCOS sufferers appear to benefit from lifestyle modification combined with metformin

A systematic review publishing today in the journal Human Reproduction Update has found that women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) could manage some of the symptoms by combining a...

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SportNew York mulls salt warning on menus

New York City is considering introducing new rules requiring chain restaurants to warn customers of food with a high salt content.

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SportHow Moon River became a hit

Never-before heard recording of a beloved tune

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SportA factory grows in Brooklyn

How an abandoned yard became a manufacturing powerhouse

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SportUS prison guards charged over death

Two prison guards are charged over the death of a black inmate in New York City, say prosecutors in Manhattan.

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weight loss fitnessCurrent BMI tests underestimate obesity in teens with disabilities

New approaches, based on body mass index (BMI) or other simple measures, are needed to improve assessment of obesity in adolescents with physical disabilities, reports a paper in the American Journal...

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weight loss fitnessMean light timing may influence body mass index and body fat

Study provides further support that changes to environmental light exposure in humans may impact body weight regulationResults show that people with more exposure to moderate or higher...

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weight loss fitnessKeep calm and carry on -- for the sake of your long-term health

Reacting positively to stressful situations may play a key role in long-term health, according to researchers.

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SportBig band leader James Last dies at 86

German-born composer and big band leader James Last has died at his home in Florida, his manager says.

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SportObama 'to send more troops to Iraq'

US President Barack Obama is preparing to deploy as many as 500 additional troops to help train Iraqi forces to fight Islamic State, US officials say.

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SportVIDEO: Texas pool party officer resigns

A US police officer resigns days after a video appeared showing him pinning down a black teenage girl and pointing his gun at others at a pool party in Texas.

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SportVIDEO: Life after solitary confinement

After being released from solitary confinement, many prisoners find it hard to adjust to life outside of prison

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SportUS pool party policeman 'quits'

The US police officer filmed pinning a black girl to the ground and pointing his gun at teenagers in Texas resigns, local media report.

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SportUS solitary inmate release delayed

The release of a man who has spent more than four decades in solitary confinement is delayed after a request by Louisiana's top lawyer.

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SportCourt cuts Texas abortion access

Most of the abortion clinics in Texas will be closed, following a federal court ruling that requires clinics to operate more like hospitals.

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SportDo Rubio's money troubles matter?

The New York Times reports on presidential candidate Marco Rubio's struggles with personal finances. Does that disqualify him from office or make him more appealing to average Americans?

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SportAlibaba boss in US charm offensive

The boss of the Chinese internet firm Alibaba, Jack Ma, tells the US "we need more American products for China".

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SportWhite House and Senate evacuated

Parts of the White House and a Senate office building were evacuated on Tuesday, amid security concerns.

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SportDennis Hastert to appear in court

Dennis Hastert will appear in court for the first time after a federal indictment alleged he paid someone off to not reveal past wrongdoing.

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weight loss fitnessAre the data underlying the U.S. dietary guidelines flawed?

U.S. government-issued dietary recommendations continue to evolve over time.

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weight loss fitnessAre offspring of obese moms pre-programmed for obesity and metabolic disease?

Umbilical cord stem cells offer clues to mechanism by which obesity and diabetes are passed to next generationThe evidence is clear that the children of obese parents are prone to obesity...

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weight loss fitnessGLP-1 alters how the brain responds to food

Gut hormone-based medications used to treat diabetes, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, have also been shown to reduce body weight. Researchers have been working to understand how.

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SportUS 'sent live anthrax to UK'

A lab in the UK may have accidentally received a sample of live anthrax from the Pentagon in 2007, say US officials.

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weight loss fitnessStudy finds weight loss in obese adults can reduce severity of asthma

Behavioral weight loss program associated with improvements in airway hyperresponsiveness and quality of lifeA Canadian study published in the June issue of the journal CHEST found weight loss...

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weight loss fitnessTiny particles, big impact?

Researchers at Binghamton University believe understanding nanoparticles' ability to influence our metabolic processing may be integral to mediating metabolic disorders and obesity, both of which are...

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weight loss fitnessSmall molecules change biological clock rhythm

A team of chemists and biologists at the Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University have succeeded in finding new molecules that change the circadian rhythm in mammals by...

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SportPolice officer shot dead in Canada

Police in Alberta, Canada, say a British-born police officer working for the Edmonton Police force has been shot dead carrying out an arrest.

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SportUS school finds 1917 board lessons

The traces of classroom lessons from nearly a century ago have been found preserved on blackboards at a school in Oklahoma City.

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SportPiglets flee from overturned truck

A truck carrying 2,200 piglets overturns in the US state of Ohio, leading to the escape of hundreds of the animals.

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weight loss fitnessFirst CVD outcome trial of a GLP-1 agonist finds no cardiac risk or benefit

Popular glucose-lowering drugs also show no risk of hypoglycemia or pancreatic injury, and modest benefit for weight compared to placeboOne member of a widely prescribed class of drugs used to...

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SportUSA Women 3-1 Australia Women

Megan Rapinoe scores twice as the USA start their Women's World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Australia.

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SportProtest at Texas police gun incident

Close to 800 people march through the city of McKinney near Dallas after a video showed a police officer pointing his gun at black teenagers.

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SportVIDEO: Failure for Nasa 'flying saucer' test

A parachute has failed during a Nasa test of new technology for landing larger spacecraft and eventually astronauts on Mars.

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Sport'Angola Three' inmate to be released

A US judge orders the release of an inmate who has been in solitary confinement for 43 years - the last imprisoned member of the "Angola Three" group.

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SportUS army shuts website after hacking

The US army temporarily takes down its website after a hacking attack, claimed by the Syrian Electronic Army group.

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SportVIDEO: Warhol work in 'Dollar Art' London auction

A private collection of 21 works of art inspired by the US dollar, including some by Andy Warhol, is to be auctioned by Sotheby's London.

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SportA call to default on student loans

Is a call to default on student loans heroic or misguided?

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SportApple reveals its Spotify rival

Apple reveals a new music streaming service and reveals that its Apple Pay digital wallet system will launch in the UK in July.

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SportAbortion rate down 12% in US

The rate of abortions falls across almost all of the US since 2010, a new survey from the Associated Press suggests.

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SportUS rebuts Jerusalem passport law

The US Supreme Court invalidates a controversial law allowing Jerusalem-born American citizens to claim their birthplace on their passports as Israel.

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SportUS officer to face murder trial

A white police officer in South Carolina is to go on trial for the murder of an unarmed black man after shooting him in the back as he ran.

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SportPrison builders quizzed on US escape

Police are questioning contractors working at a maximum security prison in New York following the audacious escape of two murderers.

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weight loss fitnessDaily sugar-sweetened beverage habit linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

A daily sugar-sweetened beverage habit may increase the risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), researchers from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HRNCA)...

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SportVIDEO: US officer aims guns at teens in Texas

A police officer in Texas has been taken off duty after a video showed him pinning a 14-year-old African-American girl to the ground and pointing his gun at other teenagers.

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SportMirren reigns at Tony theatre awards

Dame Helen Mirren is named best actress, while The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time picks up honours including best play at the Tony theatre awards in New York.

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SportUS jail break is 'crisis situation'

The escape of two murderers from a maximum security jail in New York is described as a "crisis situation" by the state's governor.

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SportIs the death penalty dying out in the US?

US death penalty comes under increasing scrutiny

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SportSecret US mission to heal Saudi king

The medical mission that tied the US and Saudi Arabia together

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SportHamilton eases to Canada win

Lewis Hamilton takes a controlled victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, fending off team-mate Nico Rosberg.

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SportDocuments 'show Fifa bribe payments'

A BBC investigation sees evidence that details what happened to the $10m sent from Fifa to accounts controlled by former vice-president Jack Warner.

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SportUS manhunt for jail break killers

Two convicted murderers are on the run after they used power tools to escape from a maximum security jail in New York state.

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SportVIDEO: US searches for prison escapees

Police in New York are searching for two murderers who escaped from a maximum security prison with the help of power tools.

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SportCanada Women 1-0 China Women

Christine Sinclair scores a late penalty for hosts Canada as they beat China in the first game of the Women's World Cup.

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SportAmerican Pharaoh wins Triple Crown

American Pharaoh becomes the first horse to win the US Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978 after winning the Belmont Stakes.

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Sport'Aloha' to whitewashing films

Why does Hollywood look to white actors for Asian roles?

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SportObama leads tributes to Beau Biden

President Obama delivers an emotional eulogy at the funeral of former Delaware Attorney-General Beau Biden, the son of US Vice-President Joe Biden.

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SportFarah 'wants answers' over Salazar

Mo Farah is angry at "being dragged through the mud" and will leave coach Alberto Salazar if doping allegations are proven true.

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SportWilliams wins 20th Grand Slam title

Serena Williams wins a dramatic French Open final against Czech 13th seed Lucie Safarova to claim her 20th Grand Slam title.

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SportUS policewoman convicted of assault

A jury in Los Angeles convicts a female police officer of assault for repeatedly kicking a handcuffed woman who died soon afterwards.

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SportVIDEO: Do you know your World Cup stars?

BBC Sport's Sarah Mulkerrins tests the people of Edmonton on their knowledge of the best players at the Women's World Cup.

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SportVIDEO: US warns of growing hacking threat

The US says it faces a "dedicated adversary" and an "ever evolving threat" to the nation's cyber security, after a major data breach.

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SportVIDEO: Sinkhole swallows US police car

A sinkhole has swallowed a police car in Denver, Colorado, following violent storms.

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SportBillion could see Women's World Cup

The World Cup could reach up to a billion TV viewers as hosts Canada kick off the biggest staging of the tournament on Saturday.

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SportVIDEO: Replica French warship arrives in US

A replica of the Hermione, the ship that transported a French general to America in 1780 to support the US in its fight for independence, has arrived in Yorktown, America.

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SportUS archdiocese charged in abuse case

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is facing criminal charges after US officials said the church leaders ignored reports that a priest was molesting children.

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SportWoman says Hastert abused her brother

A woman says former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert sexually abused her brother while Mr Hastert worked as a high school teacher in the 1970s.

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SportMexico and Canada seek US sanctions

Mexico and Canada request a meeting with the World Trade Organisation in order to impose sanctions worth $3bn in an ongoing row over meat-labelling.

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SportJail term over Boston bomb cover-up

A friend of Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for obstructing the police investigation.

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weight loss fitnessEating less during late night hours may stave off some effects of sleep deprivation

New studies point to clues for how to offset cognitive deficits and weight gain associated with sleep deprivation by altering timing of meals and snacksEating less late at night may help curb the...

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SportUS warns victims of 'Chinese' hack

Four million US government employees are being told to take precautions after having personal information stolen, in a hack blamed on China.

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SportMichelle Obama to make London return

US First Lady Michelle Obama is to visit London to highlight her efforts to boost girls' education across the world.

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SportLibrary finds 'missing' art in library

Artworks by Rembrandt and Durer reported missing from Boston Public Library are found, in the library.

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SportUS economy adds 280,000 jobs in May

The US economy adds 280,000 jobs in May, beating analysts' expectations.

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weight loss fitnessCU Anschutz study shows low-cost weight loss program has long-term results

Those who stayed in TOPS program kept weight offAs America's obesity epidemic continues to grow, a new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus shows that a low-cost...

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weight loss fitnessProtein maintains double duty as key cog in body clock and metabolic control

Around-the-clock rhythms guide nearly all physiological processes in animals and plants.

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weight loss fitnessReprogramming of DNA observed in human germ cells for first time

Some genes that escape reprogramming may contribute to human diseases in subsequent generationsA team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge has described for the first time in humans...

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SportStar Trek's Lt Uhura suffers stroke

Nichelle Nichols, 82, is reported to be "in good spirits" following a mild stroke at her home in Los Angeles.

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Sport'Female Viagra' nears US approval

A US government panel recommends approval for a drug treating low female libido, providing patients are warned of possible strong side effects.

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SportVIDEO: Lennon's 'lost' guitar to be auctioned

A guitar owned and used by John Lennon, which was lost after a gig, is going to be auctioned in the United States.

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SportBieber pleads guilty to assault

Singer Justin Bieber pleads guilty to crashing into a photographer's van while out with ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez.

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SportVIDEO: World's first skull-scalp transplant

The first skull and scalp transplant has been performed on 55 year old Texas man James Boysen in a 15-hour operation, say doctors in the US.

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SportUS House backs Cuba travel curbs

The US House of Representatives votes to keep restrictions on US citizens travelling to Cuba, despite a recent thaw in relations.

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SportWill a Texan be back in the White House?

Seven years after George W Bush left the White House, the 2016 Republican nomination battle will have an even more distinct - if unexpected - Texas twang.

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SportSurviving Canada's 'cultural genocide'

Survivors of Canada's 'cultural genocide' share their stories

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SportIs Ferguson unrest behind murder spike?

Why has murder rate spiked in some US cities?

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SportUS hit by 'massive data breach'

US government agencies have been hit by "massive breach" affecting millions of federal workers, officials said.

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Sport'Terror cell' targeted anti-Islamist

Two men who plotted to "randomly" behead Boston police officers had initially planned to target a conservative blogger.

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SportMan has first skull-scalp transplant

The first skull and scalp transplant has been performed in a 15-hour operation, say doctors in the US.

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SportIs US now overreaching in Fifa scandal?

Is US now overreaching in Fifa scandal?

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SportRetrial over US intern Levy's murder

A US judge grants the man convicted of killing intern Chandra Levy a retrial, 14 years after her disappearance made headlines.

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SportDog which had mouth taped has surgery

A dog in the US state of South Carolina has surgery after having its muzzle bound shut with black electrical tape.

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SportIMF asks Fed to delay rate rise

The International Monetary Fund urges the US Federal Reserve to delay any interest rate rise until 2016.

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weight loss fitnessUK consumers are struggling to differentiate between sugar and fat

Findings from the Grocery Eye study, conducted by business intelligence consultancy, Future Thinking, show that the UK population is struggling to understand whether they should be cutting out...

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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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SportPerry makes second White House run

Rick Perry, the former governor of Texas, launches his second attempt to earn the Republican nomination for US president.

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SportVIDEO: Fifa's Jack Warner: I fear for my life

Former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner says in a televised address that he fears for his life in the wake of the US corruption investigation.

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SportTexas executes 67-year-old killer

Texas executes a 67-year-old man who was convicted of killing four men in 1983 after the US Supreme Court denied him a final appeal.

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SportUS state passes 'Burning Man tax'

The US state of Nevada has approved a new tax on live entertainment, which includes a 9% charge on tickets for events such as the Burning Man festival.

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SportInternet grieves with Sheryl Sandberg

Facebook users respond to Sheryl Sandberg's sorrow

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SportUS students go to Germany for free college

US students head to Germany for free college degrees

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SportRevving the engine of US manufacturing

Midwestern manufacturing powers ahead

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SportChafee announces US presidential bid

Former US senator and Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee will seek the nomination of the Democratic party to run for US president in 2016.

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SportVIDEO: Pentagon shows anthrax safety precautions

The Pentagon has confirmed that live samples of anthrax have been sent to 51 laboratories across the US and to three foreign countries.

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SportCanada committed 'cultural genocide'

A study has found rules that required Canadian aboriginals to attend state-funded church schools led to abuse and isolation.

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SportHolmes sought help before shooting

James Holmes had called a crisis hotline before he killed 12 people and wounded 70 others at a cinema, according to a video interview.

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SportEx-Fifa's Blazer details bribes

Former Fifa official Chuck Blazer admits accepting bribes for France and South Africa World Cups in New York court.

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SportUS anthrax scare widens to 51 labs

More than 50 labs in 17 US states and three foreign countries have been posted samples of live anthrax, the Pentagon says.

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SportAthletics coach faces doping claims

One of the world's best known athletics coaches is at the centre of doping allegations, according to a BBC investigation.

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SportVIDEO: Pele & New York Cosmos visit Cuba

BBC Sport's Alex South reports as the Cuban national team play a friendly against New York Cosmos in Havana.

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SportEastwood to direct 'Sully' film

Clint Eastwood is to direct a film based on the memoir of Chelsey 'Sully' Sullenberger, the pilot who crash-landed a passenger jet on New York's Hudson River in 2009.

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"No taxation without representation!" As we learned in American history class, restrictions to personal liberties often trigger strong emotional reactions instead of deliberate, rational economic...

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SportBoston police in more terror raids

Police have arrested a man in Boston, hours after shooting dead a terror suspect whom they say he knew.

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SportApple boss hits out at rival firms

Tim Cook makes a thinly veiled attack on Facebook and Google for "gobbling up" user data.

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weight loss fitnessWeight-loss surgery puts spark back into relationships

Going through bariatric surgery is part of a 'joint journey' for couplesBariatric surgery does not only benefit the health of patients who undergo this weight loss procedure.

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SportVIDEO: US man escapes from sinking truck

A Californian man escapes from his sinking truck after reportedly failing to properly detach his boat from it at a launch in Santa Barbara.

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weight loss fitnessYeast protein network could provide insights into human obesity

A team of biologists and a mathematician have identified and characterized a network composed of 94 proteins that work together to regulate fat storage in yeast.

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weight loss fitnessAt peak fertility, women who desire to maintain body attractiveness report they eat less

Three independent studies find women near peak fertility who desire to maintain body attractiveness are motivated to eat less -- unlike women who are not near ovulation, using hormonal birth control...

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SportWhy do so many Chinese students choose US universities?

Why do so many Chinese students choose US universities?

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SportVIDEO: The artist who sold people's Instagram photos ... without asking

Other people's social media photos taken without permission and sold

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SportSaudi con artists use photos of sick American girl to solicit donations

How Saudi con artists used photos of sick American girl

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SportJohn Kerry's leg surgery a success

US Secretary of State John Kerry undergoes successfully surgery on a broken leg and will be "walking by Wednesday", his doctors say.

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SportBlatter 'under investigation in US'

Sepp Blatter is investigated by US officials as part of the Fifa corruption inquiry, reports say.

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SportUS Senate approves data collection

The US Senate approves the Freedom Act so spy agencies can resume data collection, but with major restrictions.

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SportVIDEO: Secret tests show US airport security lapses

A top US official has pledged reforms after tests found that airport screeners allowed mock explosives and weapons through security checkpoints 95% of the time.

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SportEx-retail boss in restraining order

The retailer American Apparel has been granted a restraining order against its former boss, Dov Charney.

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SportUS medals for overlooked WWI heroes

President Barack Obama awards two World War I army heroes, one black and one Jewish, posthumous medals for their heroics 100 years ago.

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SportJail term for Boston bomber's friend

A friend of Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is sentenced to 72 months in prison for obstructing the investigation into the attacks.

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weight loss fitnessWeight management is critical for survival in motor neuron disease

Researchers from around the UK, led by a team at the University of Sheffield's Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), have found new evidence to support early nutrition management in...

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SportUS terror police shoot man dead

Boston officials say a man has been fatally shot by law enforcement agents with the Joint Terrorism Task Force.

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SportQuebec separatist Parizeau dies

Jacques Parizeau, the former Quebec premier who nearly led the French-speaking province to independence, dies at the age of 84.

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SportFitbit flotation to raise up to $358m

Wearable tech company Fitbit says it will price its shares between $14 and $16 each, raising up to $358m (£234m) from its initial public offering.

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weight loss fitnessObesity may lead to type 2 diabetes via bacteria

Researchers reproduced type 2 diabetes in rabbits by continually exposing them to a superantigen released by a type of bacteria that typically increases in people who gain weight.

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weight loss fitnessMassive weight loss fuels surge in plastic surgery

After losing significant weight, more patients are opting for plastic surgery to trim excess skin and reshape their bodiesAn increase in the number of weight loss surgeries in the U.S.

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SportWilliams estate settlement delayed

Robin Williams's wife and adult children are given two more months to resolve a dispute over the division of the comedian's estate.

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SportCaitlyn Jenner breaks Twitter record

After gaining more than a million followers in four hours, Caitlyn Jenner breaks a new Twitter world record.

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weight loss fitnessOffice workers 'should stand for at least 2 hours of working day'

A panel of experts have laid out a set of guidelines designed to combat the health risks that come with a sedentary working environment.

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SportUS airport security reforms ordered

A top US official has pledged reforms after tests found that airport screeners allowed mock explosives and weapons through security checkpoints 95% of the time.

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SportVIDEO: Sport plays part in US-Cuba thaw

As relations improve between the US and Cuba, sport is also playing it part.

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SportCigarette makers fined billions

A Canadian court orders three tobacco companies to pay 15.5bn Canadian dollars (£8bn, $12bn) - the largest award for damages in the country's history.

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SportThe myth that America doesn't like football

America has fallen in love with the beautiful game

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SportBringing books to the barbershop

Can barbershops help raise literacy in black boys?

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SportRussian planes fly near US warship

Russian warplanes have made several close passes in recent days over a US destroyer in the Black Sea, the Pentagon said.

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SportFellow Republicans can't stand Rand

The US Senate was the scene of high drama on Sunday, with Kentucky Republican and US presidential hopeful Rand Paul at the centre of the storm.

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SportKerry injury 'won't slow Iran talks'

Negotiations with Iran about its nuclear programme will continue despite US Secretary of State John Kerry's recent injury, US officials say.

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SportRepublican Graham launches 2016 bid

Senator Lindsey Graham underlined his foreign policy experience and taunted Hillary Clinton as he launched his White House run.

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SportCaitlyn Jenner, the new name for Bruce

Vanity Fair magazine reveals its cover shoot which features the first photograph of Bruce Jenner as a woman, whose name is now Caitlyn.

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SportKim Kardashian expecting second child

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are expecting their second child, she announces on Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

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SportUS manufacturing picks up pace

US manufacturing picks up pace in May, providing hope that the US economy is rebounding from the first quarter of the year.

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SportUS Muslim in Abercrombie hijab win

The US Supreme Court rules in favour of a Muslim woman denied a job at Abercrombie & Fitch because of her headscarf.

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SportProtesters target Facebook's 'real name' policy

Activists target Facebook over 'real name' policy

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SportRare Apple I computer discarded

A San Francisco recycling centre is seeking a woman who may have handed over a rare Apple I computer by mistake.

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SportHollywood 'antiquated' towards women

Hollywood's ageist attitude to women is "antiquated, backward and discriminatory", Jurassic World actress Bryce Dallas Howard says.

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SportSan Andreas storms US box office

Earthquake disaster movie San Andreas, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has topped the US box office with $53.2m over the weekend, allaying fears that audiences in quake-prone regions would be put off seeing it.

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weight loss fitness'Slimming chocolate' study fools the world media

A study of chocolate designed to expose the junk-science diet industry has been widely reported across the world, despite major shortcomings.

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