SportVIDEO: African immigrants shut out in Canada

French-speaking newcomers feel shut out in Canada

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SportTrump: I will send Syrian refugees home

Republican Donald Trump says he would send home all Syrian refugees the US accepts, if he becomes president.

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SportDo murder 'masterminds' deserve death?

The murder plotters put on death row while killers live

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SportGoogle and Microsoft in lawsuit truce

Microsoft and Google agree to end a five-year battle over patents and say they will now work together on some fronts.

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SportVIDEO: Jonathan Franzen: 'Aghast at social media'

US writer Jonathan Franzen speaks to Kirsty Wark about his new novel Purity.

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SportWhole Foods stops selling prison goods

Upmarket US food chain Whole Foods says it will no longer sell goods made by prison labour after protests against the practice.

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SportVIDEO: US: Russia strikes 'didn't target IS'

Russian airstrikes in Syria appear to have targeted areas that do not include Islamic State fighters, the Defence Secretary Ash Carter has said.

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SportCaitlyn Jenner avoids crash charges

The TV reality star will not face charges over a fatal crash in which one woman died.

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SportVIDEO: How to build a Boeing Dreamliner jet

To coincide with the delivery of the latest Boeing Dreamliner jet to British Airways, the plane maker releases a time-lapse film of how it was built.

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SportFirst marijuana resort in US to open

A Native American tribe in the US state of South Dakota has said it plans to open the first marijuana resort in the US.

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SportVIDEO: Kerry: US welcomes efforts against IS

US Secretary of State John Kerry says action against the so-called Islamic State in Syria must not be confused with support for President Assad.

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weight loss fitnessMore obesity among the less educated in rich countries

In rich countries, obesity is more common among the lower educated, whilst in poor countries, obesity is more common among the higher educated.

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SportClinton Foundation head suffers stoke

Donna Shalala, a former cabinet secretary under US President Bill Clinton and president of his family's charitable foundation, suffers a stoke.

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weight loss fitnessAmong South Asians, risks of developing diabetes begins at birth, says research

New research suggests that the risks of developing type 2 diabetes for South Asians - a group long known to suffer from substantially higher rates of both diabetes and heart disease - begins...

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SportVIDEO: Five decades of the Ralph Lauren style

A look back at the fashions of Ralph Lauren

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SportPope tries to stop Oklahoma execution

Pope Francis appeals to the governor of Oklahoma to commute an inmate's death sentence.

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SportJoaquin becomes hurricane off Bahamas

A hurricane warning is issued for the central Bahamas, as storm Joaquin strengthens off its coast.

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SportUS judge clears Saudis in 9/11 suit

A US judge dismisses Saudi Arabia as a defendant in lawsuits brought by families of victims of the 9/11 attacks.

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weight loss fitness'Housing First' approach for homeless people doesn't help obesity

The "Housing First" approach of giving homeless people with mental illness a place to live without any preconditions such as sobriety or enrollment in a psychiatric treatment program has many...

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weight loss fitnessShining a light on polycystic ovary syndrome

In the largest genome wide association study (GWAS) into polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to date, new research conducted by scientists at the University of Cambridge and ten other institutions...

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SportCarrey 'shocked' by ex-partner's death

Hollywood actor Jim Carrey says he is "shocked and deeply saddened" by the death of his former partner in her Los Angeles apartment.

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weight loss fitnessPeople with genetic variant increasing vitamin D metabolism improve blood sugar control with high protein weight loss diet

New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) shows that people carrying a certain genetic variant relating to vitamin D metabolism are...

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weight loss fitnessDeaths from heart disease and stroke could rise unless countries address risk factors

Over the next decade, early deaths from cardiovascular disease are expected to climb from 5.9 million in 2013 to 7.

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SportAustralia bars anti-abortion campaigner

US anti-abortion campaigner Troy Newman is stopped from flying to Australia amid fears that he could incite violence.

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SportPope 'met gay marriage row clerk'

Pope Francis met Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who was jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licences, during his US visit, her lawyer says.

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SportVIDEO: Cocaine and marijuana seized

US Coast Guard have seized drugs worth more than $40 million in the Caribbean Sea.

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SportVIDEO: Honey bees escape in Oklahoma

A truck full of honey bees overturns in Oklahoma.

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SportUS fugitive found after 24 years on run

A man wanted on suspicion of kidnapping and torturing two women in Oregon is arrested in Mexico after more than two decades on the run.

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SportChris Brown pleas for Australia visa

US singer Chris Brown says he wants to go to Australia to raise awareness about domestic violence, despite earlier being warned he may not get a visa.

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SportRalph Lauren steps down as company boss

The designer Ralph Lauren is to step down as the head of the luxury fashion company he founded nearly 50 years ago, but will remain in other senior roles.

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Sport'US China deal will not end hacks'

The top US intelligence official tells a Senate hearing he doesn't think an agreement between the US and China will protect businesses from cyberattacks.

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SportUS state rebuffs Pope over execution

The US state of Georgia rejects calls from Pope Francis and other activists who call for clemency to be granted to a woman on death row.

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SportPlanned Parenthood defends itself

The head of Planned Parenthood defends her organisation before Congress, calling a series of secretly recorded videos a "smear campaign".

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SportVIDEO: Obama: US boosting anti-terror aid

US President Barack Obama says America is increasing its support to other countries in their fight against terrorism.

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SportUS slaps sanctions on IS figures

The US slaps financial sanctions on more than 30 leading members of Islamic State as President Obama chairs a counter-terrorism summit at the UN.

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SportSnowden launches Twitter account

Fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden opens an account on the social network website Twitter, following one other user - the NSA.

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SportPresident Obama and Raul Castro meet

US President Barack Obama meets his Cuban counterpart in New York, the second time the two leaders meet face to face after announcing a thaw in relations.

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SportDid Putin upstage Obama at the UN?

How Obama-Putin meeting at UN resembled a duel

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SportVIDEO: What did internet think of Trevor Noah?

The new host of the Daily Show, Trevor Noah, has just hosted his first show. What did the internet think?

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weight loss fitnessSugary drinks raise risk of heart attack, heart disease by more than a third

A new study urges action to reduce consumption of sugary drinks, as they are confirmed to contribute to heart disease, stroke, diabetes and gout.

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SportTa-Nehisi Coates among 'Genius winners'

A commentator on US race relations and the playwright behind the show Hamilton are among the winners of the 2015 MacArthur Foundation "genius" grants.

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SportDamon addresses comments on gay actors

Actor Matt Damon tells Ellen DeGeneres that comments he made in a recent interview, saying gay actors should keep their sexuality a secret, were taken out of context.

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SportTinder fights STD ad campaign in US

Tinder is calling for the removal of an advertising campaign by an Aids awareness group, which linked the dating app with sexually transmitted diseases.

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weight loss fitnessWeight loss surgery offers new hope to children and adolescents with Prader-Willi Syndrome

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a viable and safe solution for obese pediatric PWS patients, reports new study in Surgery for Obesity and Related DiseasesObesity is a leading cause of...

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weight loss fitnessDiabetes medication can reduce food intake

Many studies have focused on how much we eat when we are hungry, but sometimes we eat just to feel better.

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SportUS star's surprise for Syria refugee

An unlikely dream comes true for a teenage Syrian refugee and fan of the US soap Days of Our Lives, as the show's star comes "back from the dead" in her honour.

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SportTwin Peaks' Log Lady dies aged 71

US actress Catherine Coulson, best known for playing the Log Lady on David Lynch's Twin Peaks, dies aged 71.

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SportCritics mixed on Noah's Daily Show debut

South African comedian Trevor Noah makes his debut hosting The Daily Show, replacing Jon Stewart, who left last month after 16 years.

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weight loss fitnessChemical exposure linked to rising diabetes, obesity risk

Emerging evidence ties endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to two of the biggest public health threats facing society - diabetes and obesity, according to the executive summary of an upcoming...

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weight loss fitnessCU Anschutz researchers say hormone might break cycle of obesity

As obesity rates for pregnant women continue to climb, scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have discovered that increasing a specific hormone during pregnancy can reduce...

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SportMTV extreme sports star dies in accident

An extreme sports star who appeared on an MTV show dies after he hit a tree while skydiving in California.

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weight loss fitnessNew research exposes the health risks of fructose and sugary drinks

Researchers call for more aggressive efforts to reduce consumption of products containing added sugarThere is compelling evidence that drinking too many sugar-sweetened beverages, which contain...

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SportPaul Walker's daughter 'sues Porsche'

The daughter of the late Fast and the Furious actor Paul Walker is to sue Porsche over the crash in which he died, US reports say.

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SportVIDEO: New artefacts from famous shipwreck

New photos from British explorer ship

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SportVIDEO: Where speaking English is a problem

Immigrants to Canada are isolated for speaking English

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SportFacebook down for second time in week

A 40-minute outage on Facebook was the second time in a week the popular site went down, and was followed by a shares tumble.

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SportForeign policy focus in Canada debate

Canadian leaders Stephen Harper, Justin Trudeau and Tom Mulcair will square off in Toronto on Monday night to discuss foreign policy issues.

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SportVIDEO: Escaped Florida monkey damages police car

A macaque monkey escapes its owner's home in an Orlando suburb, before pulling the moulding off a police car and rocking back and forth on a street sign.

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SportPrison worker jailed for aiding escape

A former jail worker has been sentenced to up to seven years behind bars for helping two convicted murders escape from a New York prison.

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weight loss fitnessEarly intervention improves preschoolers' heart healthy habits

Teaching 3 to 5 year olds about diet, exercise can also improve entire family's health behavior Introducing healthy lifestyle behaviors to children in preschool improves their knowledge...

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SportUS 'will work with Russia' on Syria

President Barack Obama tells the UN General Assembly the US is willing to work with any nation to resolve Syria's conflict, including Russia and Iran.

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SportTrump unveils reform plan for US taxes

Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump outlines his tax plan, which would eliminate income tax for millions of Americans.

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SportVIDEO: 'Liquid water has been found on Mars'

Scientists think they can now tie dark streaks seen on the surface of Mars to periodic flows of liquid water.

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SportChina anger at Clinton feminists tweet

China angered by Clinton tweet

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weight loss fitnessChildren with ADHD and their mothers may live less than average population

A study conducted by Brazilian researchers shows that hyperactivity can produce chromosome changes that affect healthPsychiatric disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)...

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SportUN: Seventy years of changing the world

Has it been a force for good?

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SportVIDEO: Key speeches at UN General Assembly

Leaders from around the world are in New York for the first day of the 70th session of the UN General Assembly.

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SportShell stops Arctic oil exploration

Royal Dutch Shell abandons Arctic exploration off the coast of Alaska after "disappointing" results from a key oil well.

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SportBobbi Brown's cause of death determined

The cause of death of Bobbi Kristina Brown - Whitney Houston's daughter - has been determined, but will be withheld by court order.

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SportVIDEO: Huge crowds for Modi's California visit

Crowds turn out both for and against India's Narendra Modi as he visits Silicon Valley in California - the first such trip by an Indian prime minister for more than three decades.

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SportWould America buy a used Fiat from this man?

Would America buy a used car from this man?

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SportPope holds large Mass to end US visit

Pope Francis appeals for unity and family love at a large open-air Mass in Philadelphia, ending his six-day visit to the US.

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SportScotland 39-16 USA

Scotland recover from a sloppy first half to overcome an abrasive USA 39-16 at Elland Road and sit atop Pool B.

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SportVIDEO: Pope blesses prisoners in Philadelphia

Pope Francis meets prisoners from Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia on the final day of his nine-day trip to the US and Cuba.

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SportArmstrong settles £6.6m dispute

Lance Armstrong settles a 10-year dispute with an insurance firm over the repayment of $10m (£6.6m) paid to the cyclist.

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SportPope meets US sex abuse victims

Pope Francis meets victims of clergy sex abuse in Philadelphia and promises those responsible will be held accountable, as his US visit concludes.

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SportVIDEO: Man sets petrol pump alight over spider

A US man sets a petrol pump on fire as he attempts to burn a spider on the side of his car.

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SportVIDEO: Pope to hold Mass for a million

On the last day of Pope Francis' trip to the US, a million people are expected to gather in Philadelphia to hear the Pontiff hold his final Mass.

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SportAustralia set to deny Chris Brown visa

Australia warns US singer Chris Brown that he will be denied entry for a planned tour of the country, because of his record of domestic violence.

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SportVIDEO: Pope in Philadelphia: 'It's worth being a family'

Pope Francis has attended the Festival of Families in Philadelphia in Pennsylvania - his last stop on his six-day US tour.

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SportVIDEO: Pope stops car to bless disabled child

Pope Francis stops his car as it leaves Philadelphia airport to bless a child in a wheelchair.

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SportItaly 23-18 Canada

Canada threaten to pull off another Rugby World Cup upset only to be denied by Italy at Elland Road.

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SportVIDEO: Thousands greet Pope Francis in New York

The Pope has concluded a momentous day in New York by celebrating Mass before 18,000 worshippers in Madison Square Garden.

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SportSo what if you moved somewhere before it was cool?

The man who said he moved to Brooklyn before it was cool

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SportUS and China agree cybercrime truce

US President Barack Obama and the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, have said they will take new steps to address cybercrime.

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SportTwitter loses its favourite tearjerker

Twitter loses its favourite tearjerker

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weight loss fitnessHow a Big Mac affects your body in 1 hour

A new infographic claims to reveal how the world-famous Big Mac from fast food giant McDonald's affects the body 10, 20, 30, 40 and 60 minutes after eating it.

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SportVIDEO: Obama and Xi hold news conference

The US and Chinese presidents hold a joint news conference at the White House.

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SportVIDEO: Pope defends 'right of environment'

Pope Francis calls on countries to respect the "right of the environment", in a speech to the UN General Assembly.

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weight loss fitnessFemale gamers a new risk group for overweight

Young women who play computer games are a new risk group for developing overweight and obesity. This is the finding of a study that includes more than 2,500 Swedes in their twenties.

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weight loss fitnessInflammatory response may fan the flame of dietary fats' role in obesity-related diseases

An enhanced inflammatory response could be the key link between high saturated fat intake - a recognized risk factor for obesity-related disorders - and the development of diseases like type 2...

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SportUS Speaker Boehner to leave Congress

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, John Boehner, will resign from his position at the end of October.

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SportPope to address world leaders at UN

The pontiff is set to address a huge gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York City, where he is expected to address the refugee crisis.

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SportVIDEO: Pope addresses UN General Assembly

Pope Francis, on a three-day visit to the US, addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

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weight loss fitnessFrom brain, to fat, to weight loss: New study reveals neural mechanism responsible for fat breakdown

Weight is controlled by the hormone leptin, which acts in the brain to regulate food intake and metabolism.

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weight loss fitnessExercise, dieting found to improve fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

New research suggests that healthy lifestyle modifications can improve fertility in overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome more than the birth control pill.

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SportVIDEO: VW scandal 'shows no sign of dying down'

Volkswagen is set to announce who will take over running the company, after the previous boss resigned over the diesel emissions test scandal

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SportVIDEO: Seattle: Students in fatal bus crash

Four people are killed and 12 critically injured when an amphibious tour bus and a charter bus carrying foreign exchange college students collide on a bridge in Seattle.

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SportVIDEO: What's for dinner at the White House?

Barack Obama is throwing a full state dinner for the Chinese President Xi Jinping and the chefs have been showing off the menu.

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SportVirtual reality: So near, yet so far

The long road to getting virtual reality right

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SportAt least two dead in Seattle bus crash

A tour vehicle and charter bus collide in Seattle, Washington, leaving at least two people dead and nine others critically injured.

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SportWho was Dorothy Day?

Who was the woman who helped inspire the Pope's speech?

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weight loss fitnessStudy highlights which fruits and vegetables can aid weight loss

A survey of more than 130,000 Americans has shown that consuming fruits and vegetables does lead to weight loss, and highlights the ones that are best for this purpose.

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SportCanada's Inuit seek unified script

New push under way to standardise the many writing systems of the native Inuit.

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SportCaterpillar plans thousands of job cuts

Equipment maker Caterpillar says it could cut its workforce by more than 10,000 by 2018 as sales fall in its key mining and energy sectors.

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SportPope to make historic US address

Pope Francis is to become the first pontiff to address a joint session of the US Congress, to include more than 500 lawmakers and top officials.

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weight loss fitnessBMJ investigation questions expert advice underpinning new US dietary guidelines

The expert report underpinning the latest dietary guidelines for Americans fails to reflect much relevant scientific literature in its reviews of crucial topics and therefore risks giving a...

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SportGirl gets through Pope's security

A five-year-old daughter of undocumented immigrants manages to deliver a hand-written message to Pope Francis during his visit to Washington.

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SportFingerprints lost in US federal hack

Hackers who breached US government networks stole millions more fingerprint records than first thought, officials have said.

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SportPenis shows up as 'anomaly' at airport

A transgender woman in America says she was held by airport security because her penis showed up as an "anomaly" on flight scanners.

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SportUS Republican condemns Pope on climate

One of the most influential US energy politicians, Republican Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn, rejects the Pope's plea to tackle climate change.

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SportStudy suggests Tube is 'too fast'

A modelling study suggests that if London Underground trains travelled slower, there might be less overall congestion.

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SportChinese leader meets US tech CEOs

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges to clear obstacles to foreign investment in China, in a meeting with US tech leaders in Seattle.

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SportThe prisoners fighting wildfires in California

Why one in three California firefighters is a prisoner

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SportDirector defends 'personal' Stonewall movie

Roland Emmerich's quest to make trans movie

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SportPope makes saint of controversial friar

The Pope makes an 18th-Century missionary a saint in a move cheered by Hispanics but criticised by others, in his first canonisation on US soil.

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SportCanada rail plotters get life in prison

A Canadian court sentences two men to life in prison for plotting to derail a train from New York to Toronto.

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SportVIDEO: Pope urges climate change action

Pope Francis has been given a 21-gun salute and a full ceremonial welcome at the White House in Washington by US President Barack Obama.

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SportXi says China open to foreign companies

As he begins a state visit to the US, Chinese President Xi Jinping says China welcomes foreign companies, and promises co-operation on cyber crime.

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weight loss fitnessEating more fruits and non-starchy vegetables is associated with less weight gain

Increased consumption of fruits and non-starchy vegetables is inversely associated with weight change, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine.

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weight loss fitnessOverweight firefighters more likely to attempt weight loss if advised by doctor

Overweight firefighters are twice as likely to attempt to lose weight if their health care provider gives them weight loss advice, according to new research from The University of Texas Health...

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SportWhite House red carpet for Pope Francis

Pope Francis, on his first official visit to the US, is due to hold talks with President Obama before canonising an 18th Century Spanish missionary.

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SportVIDEO: Pope meets Obama at White House

US President Barack Obama hosts Pope Francis at the White House, as the pontiff makes his first trip to the US as leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

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SportLA to tackle homeless 'emergency'

LA officials describe 26,000 people on the streets as a public emergency and announce a $100m (£65m) plan to tackle homelessness.

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weight loss fitnessA high fat diet leads to overeating because of faulty brain signaling

Defective signaling in the brain can cause overeating of high fat foods in mice, leading to obesity, according to one of the first research articles published in the new open access journal Heliyon.

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SportBaseball legend Yogi Berra dies

American baseball legend Yogi Berra, said to have inspired cartoon character Yogi Bear, dies at the age of 90.

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Sport'Happy Birthday' ruled out of copyright

The copyright to "Happy Birthday To You" is ruled invalid by a US judge, meaning an end to royalty payments for public performances of the song.

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SportDrug company to cut 5,000% price rise

A US drug company facing an outcry after raising the price of a drug used by Aids patients by over 5,000% says it will lower the price.

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SportWho is 'the most hated man in America'?

CEO suddenly becomes of target of online ridicule and even death threats

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SportWhy diesel sputters in the US market

The cars are common in Europe but rare in the US

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SportVolkswagen hit by multiple probes in US

Volkswagen is the target of several US investigations including reportedly a criminal probe by the Department of Justice.

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SportClinton opposes Keystone XL pipeline

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says she opposes a pipeline to carry Canadian crude oil to the US, breaking her silence on the issue.

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SportVIDEO: Pope Francis lands to cheers in US

President Obama and his Family have greeted Pope Francis upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

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SportFive tricky issues for the Pope in the US

Five tricky issues for the pontiff in the US

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SportUS clerk faces new legal challenge

Four couples ask a US judge to order Kentucky clerk Kim Davis to reissue their marriage licences after she altered them to remove her name.

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SportUS prepares to welcome Pope Francis

Pope Francis is poised to begin his tour of the US, where he is expected to greet thousands of America Catholics and address thorny issues like climate change and income inequality.

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SportDoes China hack US firms' secrets?

Does China's government hack US companies to steal secrets?

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weight loss fitnessMillennials, Gen Y need to eat less, work out more to stave off obesity: York U study

If you are struggling with weight gain, you might be surprised to know that your parents had it easier - they could eat more and exercise less, and still avoid obesity, according to a recent study...

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SportUS mystery walrus deaths investigated

A criminal investigation begins in the US state of Alaska into the deaths of 25 Pacific walrus found dead last week on an isolated beach.

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SportIndia to buy Boeing helicopters

India's cabinet approves a $2.5bn (£1.7bn) deal to buy 37 military helicopters from the US aviation company Boeing.

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weight loss fitnessObesity in the US highest in Midwestern and Southern states

A new report reveals that 23 of the 25 states with the highest rates of obesity in the US are located in the South and the Midwest.

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SportHomemade clock boy quits Texas school

The family of a Muslim teenager arrested after a homemade clock he brought to his Texas school was mistaken for a bomb withdraws him from the school.

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SportGoldman boss has 'curable' cancer

Goldman Sachs chief executive Lloyd Blankfein announces that he has a "highly curable" form of lymphoma.

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SportCD sales drop by 31% in the US

Sales of CDs in the US dropped by 31% in the first half of 2015, but the decline was offset by a growth in streaming revenues.

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SportEmmy Awards gets lowest-ever audience

Sunday night's Emmy Awards had a TV audience of 11.9 million, a record low for the show, down nearly 4 million on last year's ratings.

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SportVIDEO: HIV drugs price hike defended

The head of a US drugs company has defended his company's decision to raise the price of medication used by Aids patients by over 5,000%.

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SportVIDEO: 'I'm helping to clear the field'

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker drops out of the race for the Republican nomination to be US President.

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SportVIDEO: VW boss: 'We have totally screwed up'

The President and CEO of Volkswagen's US group admits that the company "totally screwed up" in using software to rig emissions tests.

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SportUS woman detained in China 'for spying'

A US woman has been held in China for the past six month accused of stealing state secrets, her husband tells US media.

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SportFox News censured for Muslim claim

Broadcasting regulator Ofcom finds Fox News in breach of the broadcasting code when one of its contributors called Birmingham a "no-go zone" for non Muslims.

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SportThailand firm 'refused to print NYT'

The New York Times says its local printer in Thailand refused to print its Asia edition because it featured an article on the ailing Thai king.

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SportGunmen kidnap tourists in Philippines

Two Canadians, a Norwegian and a local woman are kidnapped by gunmen from a resort in the Philippines island of Mindanao, says the army.

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SportVIDEO: Gay Catholics' message to Pope Francis

US faithful wait to hear from Pope on issues of sexuality

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SportBefore the Moon: Neil Armstrong's early career

Neil Armstrong's early career

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SportVIDEO: China v US: Citizens weigh in

What Americans and Chinese think about Xi's visit to the US

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SportUS peanut boss jailed over salmonella

The former owner of a US peanut company given a 28-year prison sentence for his role in a salmonella outbreak linked to nine deaths.

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SportVIDEO: US presidential campaign stirs controversy

With more than a year to go until the US presidential election, and already the campaign is stirring up plenty of controversy.

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SportUS drug company defends huge price rise

The head of a US pharmaceutical company defends a decision to raise the price of a 62-year-old medication used by Aids patients by nearly 5,000%.

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SportScott Walker out in presidential race

Wisconsin governor Scott Walker is dropping out of the 2016 US presidential race due to dwindling campaign donations, sources tell US media.

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SportAccused US killer called child 'demon'

Prosecutors in Boston say the man accused of killing a two-year-old girl known for months only as "Baby Doe" believed the toddler was "a demon".

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SportVW boss 'to back' German inquiry

Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn will "support" the German transport ministry's investigation in to Volkswagen's emissions scandal.

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SportEx-Fifa man's extradition to go ahead

Extradition proceedings against former Fifa Vice-President Jack Warner to go ahead after being approved by Trinidad's attorney general.

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SportBen Carson 'should quit 2016 race'

Muslim groups in the US call on Republican Ben Carson to quit the 2016 presidential race after he said a Muslim should not lead the country.

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SportVIDEO: Chinese Obama speaks 'fake' English

A Chinese man who has made his name as a professional impersonator of US President Barack Obama has embarked on a new film career.

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SportMI5 boss warns of online terror risk

The head of MI5 tells the BBC how technological advances are increasing the challenge faced by the security service in monitoring terrorism suspects.

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SportVW apologises for 'breaking trust'

Volkswagen's chief executive apologises after US regulators find some of its cars disguised pollution levels.

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SportVIDEO: Game of Thrones, Veep win big at Emmys

HBO programmes Games of Thrones and Veep dominate the 67th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.

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SportGame of Thrones among Emmy winners

Game of Thrones is among the winners at this year's Emmy awards in Los Angeles.

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SportDotcom US extradition hearing begins

The long-awaited extradition hearing for internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom by US authorities opens in Auckland, New Zealand.

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SportThe chef who cooks for the stars

The college dropout serving the stars

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SportNeo-Nazi, radical feminist and violent jihadist - all at once

Was one man a neo-Nazi, feminist and jihadist - all at once?

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SportChina seeks 'new model' for relations with US

What to expect from President Xi's first state visit to the US

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SportObama 'heartbroken' as employee killed

US President Barack Obama says he is "heartbroken" after a senior White House employee is killed on a charity bike ride.

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SportToronto audience award goes to Room

Captivity drama Room picks up the People's Choice award at the Toronto Film Festival, after winning the popular vote from cinema audiences.

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SportVIDEO: Carson: 'I would not advocate a Muslim'

US Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson says he does not believe a Muslim should become president.

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SportCarson: President should not be Muslim

US Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson tells NBC's Meet The Press he does not believe a Muslim should be president of the United States.

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SportVIDEO: Sheikh's Ferrari filmed racing through LA

A Qatari sheikh has left the US after his Ferrari was caught on camera racing through Beverly Hills.

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SportVIDEO: Author Jackie Collins dies aged 77

The author Jackie Collins has died of breast cancer at the age of 77 according to a statement released by her family.

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SportUS driver shot from police helicopter

A driver involved in a high-speed chase in California was struck by gunfire from a police helicopter, officials have confirmed.

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SportNovelist Jackie Collins dies aged 77

The novelist Jackie Collins has died of breast cancer at the age of 77, her family says.

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Sport'Not my job to defend Obama' - Trump

Donald Trump says it is "not his job" to defend Barack Obama, after being criticised for not correcting a supporter who said the US president was Muslim.

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SportVIDEO: 'Violence in Syria must be tackled'

The US Secretary of State, John Kerry, has said there is an urgent need for countries to come together to resolve the war in Syria.

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SportLabs 'open their ears' to the cosmos

The Advanced Ligo experiment in North America formally begins the observations that will seek finally to detect the ripples in the fabric of space-time predicted by Einstein.

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SportVIDEO: In five words: How you feel about Canada

You told us how you feel about today's Canada

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SportUS soldier quit post 'due to concerns'

Testimony has shown that Sgt Bowe Bergdahl wandered away from his post in Afghanistan six years ago so he could try to show problems in his unit.

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SportVolkswagen to recall 500,000 cars in US

German carmaker Volkswagen is ordered by US regulators to pull half a million cars because of a device that disguises pollution levels.

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SportFerrari racing rankles Beverly Hills

A Qatari sheikh has abruptly left the US after his yellow Ferrari was caught on camera racing through Beverly Hills.

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SportRepublicans slam Trump in Muslim row

Donald Trump is taking flak from fellow Republicans for not correcting a supporter who said US President Barack Obama was a Muslim.

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SportUS moves to ease Cuban trade embargo

The US has announced eases restrictions on business and travel with Cuba, the latest move by President Barack Obama to improve relations with the country.

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Sport'Baby Doe' mystery solved in Boston

Boston police solve the mystery of "Baby Doe" - a girl who was found dead but remained unidentified despite appeals from investigators.

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SportWatching US Republicans with Canadians

Watching the Republican debate with Canadians

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SportVIDEO: A history of calling Obama a Muslim

After Donald Trump fails to correct one of his supporters calling Barack Obama a Muslim, we look back on the history of this phenomenon.

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SportVideo shows violent 'jaywalking' arrest

Police in California are investigating after a video posted online showed a group of officers tackling a teenager, reportedly for jaywalking.

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SportFilm debut pulled amid legal row

A Martin Amis film adaptation, featuring Johnny Depp and Billy Bob Thornton, is withdrawn from the Toronto Festival after the director sued the producers for "fraud".

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SportUS repatriates China Sky Net suspect

The United States has repatriated the first criminal suspect from the Sky Net list of economic fugitives, the Communist Party says.

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SportTrump under fire in Obama 'Muslim' row

Republican hopeful Donald Trump faces criticism for failing to correct a supporter who said President Obama was a Muslim and "not even an American".

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SportPope may ruffle feathers on US/Cuba trip

Why the Pope's trip to US and Cuba is so important

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SportCarly Fiorina: The new Trump?

Cancer, big business and a family tragedy

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SportFriend of Charleston 'gunman' arrested

A friend of the man accused of killing nine black worshippers at a church in South Carolina is arrested in connection with the killings.

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SportVIDEO: Philadelphia prepares for the Pope

The final leg of Pope Francis' US tour is Philadelphia. It's being billed as one of the largest events in the City of Brotherly Love in modern times, and could attract up to a million and half people.

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SportUS wildfires death toll rises to five

The discovery of two more bodies brings to five the number of deaths from two wildfires burning in California.

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SportAsthmatic US otter gets an inhaler

A wheezy sea otter in Seattle diagnosed with asthma receives a breathing boost from an inhaler.

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SportVIDEO: 'Is Jeb related to George Bush?'

After the latest GOP debate, we look at the strange searches people are putting into Google about Republican candidates.

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SportCarly Fiorina praised for US debate

The only woman in the Republican field of White House hopefuls, Carly Fiorina, is widely praised for her performance in a TV debate.

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SportEconomy focus of second Canadian debate

Economic issues facing Canada loom large as party leaders Stephen Harper, Tom Mulcair and Justin Trudeau prepare for their TV debate.

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SportUS holds interest rates unchanged

US central bank holds interest rates steady, keeping them at the same level since December 2008

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SportSwiss to extradite Fifa suspect to US

Switzerland says it has approved the extradition of Uruguayan football official Eugenio Figueredo, who is accused of taking bribes.

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SportAmerican Airlines flights halted in US

American Airlines flights are grounded across the US due to technical issues, the airline says.

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weight loss fitnessBlood tests reveal early signs of cardiovascular disease risk in obese African-American teens

Obese African American teens, particularly girls, may have immune system changes that can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in adulthood.

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SportScience world backs 'clock boy'

A 14-year-old Muslim boy arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school continues to receive an outpouring of support from scientists, politicians and celebrities.

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SportVIDEO: What would a Fed rate rise mean?

As the US Federal Reserve prepares to make an announcement about raising interest rates on Thursday, BBC News looks at the possible implications.

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SportMatt Damon 'sorry' over diversity row

Actor Matt Damon issues a statement saying he is sorry if people were offended by his comments about diversity but is glad to have started a debate.

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SportUS comic apologises for 9/11 lie

American comedian Steve Rannazzisi admits he lied over escaping from the twin towers during the terror attacks in New York on 2001.

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SportGM agrees faulty ignition settlement

GM agrees a $900m (£580m) settlement for faulty ignition switches which have been linked to more than 100 deaths.

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weight loss fitnessStudy suggests that patients with type 2 diabetes should be prioritised for obesity surgery

New research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology suggests that, when considering overall costs of healthcare, obese patients with type 2 diabetes, especially those with recent disease...

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SportChina firms in US high-speed rail deal

A consortium of Chinese rail firms teams up with a private US company to build a high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

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weight loss fitnessOverweight, obesity may increase brain tumor risk

A new meta-analysis draws together results from 18 studies to find a possible link between being overweight or obese and brain tumor.

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SportVIDEO: Can Trump 'trump' his US rivals?

The BBC's Jon Sopel looks at the success of the Donald Trump campaign as the politician takes part in a Republican debate.

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SportSparks to fly in Republican 2016 debate

The top Republican candidates in the 2016 presidential election are about to square off in a TV debate, with Donald Trump expected to come under attack

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SportOklahoma inmate's execution halted

The execution of an Oklahoma inmate charged with murder-for-hire set for Wednesday has been delayed two weeks so lawyers can review new evidence.

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SportColorado holds marijuana tax holiday

Colorado has temporarily suspended taxes on marijuana after the US state brought in more tax revenue than anticipated.

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SportVIDEO: Homemade clock boy 'pleased' charges dropped

Texas police have decided not to charge a 14-year-old Muslim boy arrested for bringing a homemade clock to school.

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SportThe first person to stand with Ahmed

The first person to stand with teen clock maker

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SportVIDEO: Kayak couple survives whale encounter

A couple who survived a close encounter with a humpback whale while kayaking say they "thought [they] were going to die".

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SportCanada flight diverted to save dog

An Air Canada flight was diverted on Sunday after the pilot realised that a cargo hold heating unit failed, threatening the life of a pet dog.

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weight loss fitnessStudy from England shows no garden access for young children linked to childhood obesity later in childhood

A study of 6467 children from England--presented at this year's annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Stockholm--shows that no access to a garden at age 3-5...

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weight loss fitnessImmune cells may help fight against obesity

While a healthy lifestyle and "good genes" are known to help prevent obesity, new research published on September 15 in Immunity indicates that certain aspects of the immune system may also play an...

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weight loss fitnessNew data on Saxenda show early response predicts improvements in weight loss and cardiometabolic risk factors

New data from a post-hoc analysis of the phase 3a SCALE™ clinical development programme were presented at the 51st European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting.

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SportVIDEO: Helicopter uses robot legs to land

The Pentagon is funding research into robotic legs for helicopters to let them land on uneven and moving surfaces.

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SportVIDEO: Does N Korea have nuclear capability?

BBC News has taken a look at what is known about North Korea's nuclear capabilities.

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SportUS consumer prices unexpectedly drop

US consumer prices unexpectedly drop for the first time in seven months says the US Department of Labor.

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SportBudweiser firm in SABMiller bid move

The prospect of a tie-up between the world's two largest brewers is raised after Anheuser-Busch InBev says it has made a bid approach for rival SABMiller.

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weight loss fitnessNutritional deficiencies common before weight loss surgery

Malnutrition is a known complication of weight loss surgery, but findings from a small study by researchers at Johns Hopkins show many obese people may be malnourished before they undergo the...

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SportUS boy held over clock taken for bomb

A 14-year-old boy in Texas has been arrested after a homemade clock he wanted to show his school teachers was mistaken for a bomb.

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SportVIDEO: Deadly flash floods sweep through Utah

At least 15 people have been killed in flash floods in the US state of Utah.

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SportVIDEO: 'West must beat China to Mars'

Buzz Aldrin, who landed on the surface of the moon in 1969, speaks to the BBC about the Mars mission, space tourism, and his place in history.

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SportExplaining 'Damonsplaining'

The actor faces criticism for his comments on diversity

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SportThe brain surgeon who wants to be US president

The brain surgeon who wants to be US president

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SportWildfires in California rage on

In Northern California a blazing wildfire has grown to 104 square miles while central California residents begin to return home after.

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SportHewlett-Packard to cut 25-30,000 jobs

Hewlett-Packard said it plans to cut between 25,000 and 30,000 jobs.

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SportUS presses Russia on Syria build-up

US Secretary of State John Kerry calls his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov for a third time to clarify Moscow's military build-up in Syria.

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SportVIDEO: California wildfire evacuees return

In the US state of California more than 20,000 people have been forced to flee their homes by wildfires and some are now returning to see the damage.

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SportThree dead in Alaska plane crash

A plane carrying 10 people crashed in Alaska, killing three passengers on board and injuring the other seven.

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Sport'Dislike' button coming to Facebook

Facebook is to add a 'dislike' button to its social network, founder Mark Zuckerberg says.

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SportUS 'campus killer' left apology note

The man suspected of shooting dead his girlfriend then killing a colleague at a Mississippi university left a note saying sorry, say police.

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weight loss fitnessTall and slim: They go together, genetic study shows

University of Queensland scientists have found a genetic basis for height and body mass differences between European populations.

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SportTwo children dead in Texas bus crash

Two students have been killed and three other were injured after a school bus veered off an overpass and plunged into a motorway in the US state of Texas.

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SportCar sales push US retail figures up

US retail sales rose 0.2% in August, helped by spending on cars, but factory production slipped.

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SportPulitzer winner makes Booker shortlist

A US Pulitzer Prize winner and two British authors are among the six writers shortlisted for this year's Man Booker Prize.

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SportCosby accusers to appear in TV special

A TV show featuring interviews with some of the women who have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault is to air in the US on Thursday.

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SportRains trigger deadly floods in Utah

Flash floods in the western US state of Utah kill at least eight people and leave five others missing, state officials say.

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SportRaging fires prompt drone law change

Raging fires prompt California drone law change

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weight loss fitnessProlonged sitting linked to increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

A link has been established between sedentary behavior and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, regardless of whether person does a high level of moderate to vigorous exercise.

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SportWhen soldiers also breastfeed

Photographer captures breastfeeding soldiers

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SportWhy 'Happy Birthday' will cost you

Why singing 'Happy Birthday' could cost you

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SportVIDEO: Footage of 'missing' space balloon's fall

Scientists in the US who lost a weather balloon carrying a camera sent to the edge of space have found it - and two years on are able to view its spectacular footage.

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SportO'Dowd: Foster's drug use 'was smart'

Actor Chris O'Dowd says his co-star, Ben Foster, was "really smart" to take performance enhancing drugs while playing Lance Armstrong in a new biopic.

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SportWhitney Houston 'hologram' to tour

A 3D moving image of the late singer Whitney Houston is being developed by a US entertainment firm.

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weight loss fitnessLarger-sized portions, packages and tableware lead to higher consumption of food and drink, Cochrane review finds

A new review has produced the most conclusive evidence to date that people consume more food or non-alcoholic drinks when offered larger sized portions or when they use larger items of tableware.

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SportProfessor shot and killed on US campus

A gunman has shot and killed a professor on the campus of Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi.

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SportVIDEO: Fight against IS 'a long-term struggle'

Ending the conflict in Syria and Iraq is key to solving the migrant crisis facing Europe, a senior US official has told the BBC.

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Sport'Wrong plane' flies from LA to Hawaii

A plane not certified to fly for long over water safely flew from Los Angeles to Hawaii last month, American Airlines has confirmed.

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SportVIDEO: News briefing on Fifa corruption probe

The Swiss and US attorney generals are holding a briefing on their investigation into allegations of corruption within football organisation Fifa.

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SportUS clerk relents in gay marriage row

A Kentucky clerk who was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licences to gay couples has returned to work, saying she will not block the process but her name not appear on the paperwork.

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SportVIDEO: Airbus builds first US production facility

Airbus is opening its first manufacturing facility in the Alabama in the United States, where labour laws are less restrictive than in Germany or France.

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SportCruise crew members killed in crash

Two pilots working on Tom Cruise's new film, Mena, are killed in a plane crash in the Colombian Andes, while a third man is seriously injured.

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SportMiss America apologises to Williams

Organisers of the Miss America pageant apologise to actress and singer Vanessa Williams, who had to resign her title in 1984.

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SportVIDEO: State of emergency over California fires

The governor of California has declared a state of emergency after wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes.

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SportThe Black Lives Matter backlash

How movement was blamed for the killing of US police officers

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SportThousands flee California wildfires

Thousands of California residents flee their homes as 4,000 firefighters tackle wildfires across the north of the state.

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SportVIDEO: No respite as California battle fires

Firefighters are still struggling to contain wildfires that have broken out in California, forcing thousand of people to leave their homes.

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weight loss fitnessGut microbes determine what diet is best for you

With a new mathematical model, researchers are able to explain how different levels of diversity in gut microbes lead to different responses to diets.

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SportVIDEO: Exercise makes people 'younger' in later life

There is evidence that exercise in later life life can make your body behave as if it is much younger.

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SportUS hiker's body found in Spain

Police in Spain say they have found the body of an American woman who went missing on the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail in April, and arrest a suspect.

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SportVIDEO: California fires continue to surge

Thousands of residents in northern California are leaving their homes as wildfires continue to rage.

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SportVIDEO: Parade for France train attack 'heroes'

The Californian capital, Sacramento, holds a parade for three US men who helped foil an attack on a French train.

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SportObama: China cyber attacks 'unacceptable'

President Obama says alleged Chinese cyber attacks are 'not acceptable', with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping due to visit Washington later this month.

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SportMistrial over US police 'assault' of Indian

A federal judge in Alabama has declared a mistrial in the case of a police officer accused of assaulting an Indian man who had recently moved to the US.

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SportVideo shows officer tackling Blake

New York police have release video footage of a plain-clothed officer tackling a retired professional tennis player after he mistook him for a theft suspect.

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SportVIDEO: Girl gets stuck in claw game machine

A six-year-old girl in Texas had to be rescued by firefighters after she became stuck inside a claw game machine.

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SportRick Perry end bids for US president

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry has dropped out of the race for US president - the first departure among a large field of Republican candidates.

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SportAim for lower blood pressure - study

New research shows that aggressive treatment of high blood pressure can significantly reduce risks of heart disease and death in people over 50.

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SportVinci stuns Williams to make final

Roberta Vinci beats Serena Williams in the US Open semi-finals to end the American's hopes of a calendar Grand Slam.

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Sport'Headsetgate' mars NFL opener

The National Football League says it will investigate claims that Pittsburgh Steelers staff were unable use their headsets in the league's season opener.

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weight loss fitnessSedentary lifestyle and overweight weaken arterial health already in childhood

Arterial wall stiffness and reduced arterial dilation are the first signs of cardiovascular diseases that can be measured.

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SportUS man 'posed as Australian jihadist'

A 20-year-old from Florida who posed as an Australian jihadist is charged with helping to plan an attack on a 9/11 memorial in Missouri.

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weight loss fitnessHigh blood pressure 'greatest risk factor for global death,' study finds

Researchers find high blood pressure is the leading risk factor for death among men and women across the globe, followed by smoking and high body mass index.

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SportNew York remembers 9/11 victims

Two moments of silence are held in New York at the exact time 14 years ago that the two planes struck the towers of the World Trade Center.

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SportMayor of riot-hit US city to quit

Baltimore mayor won't seek re-election following riots over death in police custody of black man Freddie Gray

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Sport'Smile' tool draws criticism at Apple launch

Women rail against perceived sexism at Apple product launch

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weight loss fitnessPancreatic cancer stem cells could be 'suffocated' by an anti-diabetic drug

Cancer cells commonly rely on glycolysis, the type of metabolism that does not use oxygen to generate their energy, however researchers from Queen Mary University of London's Barts Cancer Institute...

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SportImages show Colorado shooter traps

Prosecutors release images of elaborate traps laid by Colorado cinema shooter James Holmes in his apartment, as well as pictures of the shooting's aftermath.

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weight loss fitnessGut bacteria may impact body weight, fat and good cholesterol levels

For better cardiovascular health, check your gut. Bacteria living in your gut may impact your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels, factors necessary to help maintain a healthy heart, according to...

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weight loss fitnessYou'd have to be smart to walk this lazy... and people are

Those of you who spend hours at the gym with the aim of burning as many calories as possible may be disappointed to learn that all the while your nervous system is subconsciously working against you.

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SportGyllenhall film opens Toronto festival

Jake Gyllenhall tragicomedy Demolition opens the 40th Toronto International Film Festival in Ontario.

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SportBiden still unsure of presidential run

In an emotional interview for a late night talk show, US Vice President Joe Biden says he is still unsure about whether to run for president.

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SportVIDEO: Arizona's highway shootings

Police confirm that 11 vehicles have been shot at on a major road through the city of Phoenix in the US state of Arizona.

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SportTrump a victim of hair 'double standard'?

Is insulting women's looks the same as mocking Trump's hair?

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SportThe blind hiker who takes on the wilderness

The blind man who walks thousands of miles in the wilderness

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SportNoose self-portraits question how equal black Americans really are

Viral art questions how equal black Americans really are

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SportThe truth behind AI fiction

How evil and clever will real robots become?

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SportUS official: 'IS making chemical arms'

A US official has told the BBC that there is growing belief within the US government that the so-called Islamic State is making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria.

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SportUS Democrats clear path for Iran deal

A measure to derail the Iran nuclear deal has been blocked in the US Senate, securing a major foreign policy victory for President Barack Obama.

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SportEngine breach suspected in BA fire

An initial report on a British Airways plane which caught fire at a Las Vegas airport suggests parts of the engine flew out and landed on the runway.

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SportUS to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees

President Barack Obama is calling for the US to prepare for "at least" 10,000 Syrian refugees next year, according to a White House spokesman.

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SportUS lawmakers face sack for gay sex ruse

Two Michigan politicians could be fired after concocting a story about a gay affair in order to cover up their extramarital relationship.

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SportVIDEO: BA jet fire: 'People evacuated with luggage'

Passengers who had to evacuate a British Airways jet when one of its engines caught fire say some travellers left the aircraft with their hand luggage, despite instructions not to.

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SportUS tennis star arrest 'not racial'

The boss of New York police says the mistaken detention of former tennis star James Blake was not racially motivated.

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weight loss fitnessStudy finds children eat healthier at daycare centers than at home

A recent study conducted by researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center has found that preschool age children are consuming more calories and fewer fruits, vegetables and milk...

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weight loss fitnessNew enzyme-replacement therapy shows promise for genetic lipid disease treatment

First-of-its-kind therapy, Sebelipase Alfa, has potential to effectively treat Lysosomal Acid Lipase DeficiencyOf the more than 50 known lysosomal storage diseases (LSDs)-rare inherited metabolic...

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weight loss fitnessPhotovoice: A useful method to learn about the food environment

Childhood obesity is linked to diet habits and food environment, but gaining information about these topics from children can often be difficult.

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weight loss fitnessNew model for the treatment and prevention of obesity in the United States

About 79 million adults in the United States now suffer from obesity, a number that will stay unacceptably high unless there is radical change in both the U.S.

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SportVIDEO: Vegas plane fire: 'Please remain seated'

Footage has emerged of the moment passengers on board a British Airways plane on a runway in Las Vegas realised it was on fire.

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SportBA blaze pilot: 'I'm finished flying'

The pilot of a British Airways plane which caught fire at Las Vegas airport, forcing the evacuation of 170 people, says he is "finished flying".

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SportCalifornia drops petroleum cut plan

California has dropped plans to halve petroleum use in vehicles by 2030, after intense lobbying from the oil industry.

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SportUS hostage Mueller 'killed by IS'

American hostage Kayla Mueller was murdered by Islamic State after being raped repeatedly by the group's leader, two Yazidi girls who escaped from the militants tell the BBC's Paul Wood.

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SportVIDEO: Iran nuclear deal dominates US campaign

US presidential candidates take opposing sides over the nuclear deal with Iran, which allows it to restart enriched uranium production.

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SportEx-tennis star mistakenly arrested

New York City police officers mistakenly detain a former professional tennis player as he waits for a car to take him to the US Open.

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SportThe chicken that lived for 18 months without a head

The chicken that lived for 18 months without a head

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SportThe fury over 'hand luggage' plane evacuees

When evacuating a plane, would you take hand luggage?

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SportCalifornia considers right-to-die law

California lawmakers pass legislation that would allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with a doctor's supervision.

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SportVIDEO: iPad grows up at giant Apple event

Apple chief Tim Cook unveils a large new iPad Pro, an updated Apple TV set-top box and two updated iPhones.

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SportVIDEO: Greek envoy: 'We warned of the crisis'

Greece's Ambassador to the US says his country has been warning other European countries of a coming refugee crisis for years.

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SportVIDEO: Division in US over Iran nuclear deal

The talk of the town Washington on Wednesday was the deal over Iran's nuclear programme.

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SportArkansas set to resume executions

The US state of Arkansas is set to resume executing death row inmates after a 10-year hiatus brought on by legal concerns and drug shortages.

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SportApple unveils iPad Pro and Apple TV

Apple unveils a larger iPad, an app-centric TV set-top box and new iPhones at a launch event in San Francisco.

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SportKentucky clerk delays return to work

The Kentucky clerk who was jailed for refusing to issue gay marriage licenses says she "needs time to rest" before she returns to work.

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SportShould the US do more on migrants?

Should the US do more on migrant crisis?

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weight loss fitnessMen with a high BMI at lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis

A high BMI in men and the type of fat men develop could be reducing their risk of getting rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research from Sweden.

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SportUS inmate accuses juror of racism

A black inmate appeals to the US Supreme Court for a new sentencing hearing, arguing one of the jurors who sent to him to death row was racist.

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SportVIDEO: Mueller killed by IS, says ex-sex slave

US hostage Kayla Mueller was murdered by the so-called Islamic State, and not killed in a coalition airstrike as IS claims, according to a Yazidi woman who escaped the group.

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SportVIDEO: Flames, black smoke and a mayday call

There were dramatic scenes on a Las Vegas runway when a BA plane bound for London burst into flames before take off.

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Sport'There's a fire' - terror on BA jet

Passengers describe the terrifying moment a fire breaks out on board their British Airways plane at Las Vegas airport, as an investigation gets under way.

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SportJohn McAfee to run for US president

John McAfee, the anti-virus software creator, declares he will run for US president.

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SportAustralia strike threatens US games

Australia women go on strike over pay and conditions, putting in doubt next week's two games against the United States.

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SportStephen Colbert debuts on Late Show

Stephen Colbert makes his debut as the new host of the Late Show on US TV network CBS with guests George Clooney and Jeb Bush, succeeding David Letterman.

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SportClinton 'sorry' for private emails

Hillary Clinton apologises for using a personal email account for official business whilst US secretary of state.

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SportQuiksilver files for bankruptcy in US

The surfing clothing firm Quiksilver has filed for bankruptcy in the US after it lost 79% of its market share.

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SportBA plane catches fire in Las Vegas

A British Airways plane bound for London catches fire at Las Vegas airport, forcing the evacuation of all 172 people on board on emergency slides.

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SportUnited Airlines CEO quits amid probe

The chief executive and chairman of the board of United Airlines, Jeff Smisek, resigns amid a federal corruption investigation.

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SportMicrosoft battles US over 'drug' emails

Microsoft is returning to court to resist a US government demand that it hand over emails stored on computers in Dublin.

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SportJury recommends death for Kansas killer

Kansas jurors recommend that a white supremacist who shot and killed three people receive the death penalty.

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SportVIDEO: Released gay marriage row clerk greets crowd

A county clerk in the US state of Kentucky who was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licences to gay couples has been released, on the condition she does not interfere with her deputies when they issue such licences.

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SportUS backing for Iran nuclear deal grows

Democrats in the US Senate gain enough support to block a Republican resolution against the Iran nuclear deal.

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SportDefiant Kentucky clerk to be released

A US judge orders a Kentucky official who refused to issue marriage licences to gay couples be released from jail.

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SportFreddie Gray family in $6.4m payout

The city of Baltimore agrees a multimillion-dollar settlement with the family of Freddie Gray, who died while in police custody.

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SportUS dentist returns amid Cecil anger

The US dentist who generated an outcry after killing a lion called Cecil in Zimbabwe returns to his dental practice after weeks in hiding.

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SportVIDEO: Fury as lion killer returns to work

There were angry scenes in Minnesota on Tuesday as the US dentist who sparked an international outcry by killing a lion in Zimbabwe returned to work.

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SportTackling New York's housing crisis

Tackling New York's housing crisis

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Sport'Glaring errors' in Kercher probe

An Italian court issues harsh criticisms of "glaring errors" in the investigation into the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher.

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SportNY governor's aide shot in the head

Violence preceding the West Indian Day Parade in New York leaves one man dead and a top aide to the state governor fighting for his life.

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SportCecil the lion killer breaks silence

The US dentist who killed Cecil the lion says he did nothing wrong and is planning to return to work this week.

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SportCanada candidate 'urinated in mug'

A businessman caught on camera urinating into a coffee cup while working in someone's home drops out of running for Canada's parliament.

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SportAmerica’s national vacation problem

Why Americans don't take the vacation days they have

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SportVIDEO: Scientists create the 'vomit machine'

Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a "vomit machine".

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SportSilicon Valley's 91-year-old designer

Silicon Valley's 91-year-old designer

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SportWill Uber drivers turn on Uber?

Will Uber drivers round on the company?

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weight loss fitnessVitamin C 'as effective as exercise' for obesity vascular health

A small study on the effects of vitamin C finds the supplement is as effective as exercise against a blood vessel-constricting protein, benefiting cardiovascular health.

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SportThe delays that make train travel fun

The trains where delays make the ride more fun

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SportWill people use free suncream?

Will a Florida project be a success?

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SportVIDEO: Dispensing free sun cream to Miami

The City of Miami Beach has installed 50 sun cream dispensers around the city, giving residents and tourists access to free sun cream.

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SportRally for jailed Kentucky clerk

Hundreds gather in support of a county clerk in the state of Kentucky jailed for refusing to issue marriage licences to gay couples.

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SportUS cadets hurt in mass pillow fight

A huge pillow fight at the prestigious US Military Academy to mark the end of summer training leaves at least 30 cadets injured, US media reports.

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SportBrady sorry over 'deflate-gate'

Quarterback Tom Brady says he is sorry the NFL "had to endure" the 'deflate-gate' scandal, after his ban is overturned.

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SportBaseball in the League of Fire

The professional baseball teams playing in 43C heat

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SportVietnamese embrace new US relations

What Vietnamese think of old foe America

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SportMeet the legal team behind Kentucky's defiant clerk

Meet the legal team behind Kentucky's defiant clerk

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SportClinton regrets using private email

Hillary Clinton says she wishes she had made a "different choice" and not used a private email account while serving as US secretary of state.

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weight loss fitnessUnhealthy diet increases pain sensitivity

Unhealthy diet among obese individuals Increases pain sensitivity. This is suggested by a US study which Investigated the associations between diet, body fat and pain.

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weight loss fitnessGenetic factors drive roles of gut bacteria in diabetes and obesity

Joslin study examines how bacterial and mammalian genomics interact to boost insulin resistance and other metabolic disordersThe trillions of bacteria in your digestive system play a major role...

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SportSaudi king and Obama to discuss Iran

King Salman of Saudi Arabia is to meet President Barack Obama in Washington, on his first trip to the US since assuming the throne in January.

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SportGay couples wed in holdout US county

Authorities in a county of the US state of Kentucky start issuing marriage licenses to gay couples after a county clerk was jailed for refusing to do so.

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SportArrest after drone disrupts US Open

A teacher in New York is arrested on charges of flying and crashing a drone into a row of empty seats during a tennis match at the US Open, police say.

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weight loss fitnessLocal food environments don't affect diet or weight in Los Angeles

Local food environments may not affect the diet or body mass index (BMI) of adults living in Los Angeles, according to a Pardee RAND Graduate School and Los Angeles County Public Health study.

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SportUS economy adds 173,000 jobs in August

The US economy adds 173,000 jobs in August in the last unemployment report before September's interest rate decision by the Federal Reserve.

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weight loss fitnessHealth risks of saturated fats aggravated by immune response

High levels of saturated fat in the blood could make an individual more prone to inflammation and tissue damage, a new study suggests.

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SportVIDEO: Tom Brady 'Deflategate': Reaction

A hospital announcement and an array of memes are among the way National Football League (NFL) fans reacted to a judge overturning a four-game suspension for quarterback Tom Brady

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SportJoe Biden: No idea if I will run

US Vice President Joe Biden says he "just does not know" if he has the "emotional energy" to run for president.

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SportVIDEO: Gay marriage row clerk jailed in US

A US judge has ordered a Kentucky official jailed for contempt of court after she has repeatedly refused to issue marriage licences to gay couples.

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SportVIDEO: Mother gives birth to own grandchild

A 51-year-old woman in the US has been talking about how she gave birth to her own granddaughter.

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SportUS court in key transgender ruling

A US appeals court grants a transgender illegal immigrant the right to stay, as she would face discrimination in Mexico.

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SportFrosty relations over future of the Arctic

US and Russia at odds over Arctic territory

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SportUS tightens mobile tracking rules

The US justice department says federal agencies will have to get search warrants to use technology that tracks mobile phones under new guidance.

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SportUS army orders new toxins crackdown

The US military orders a new crackdown on laboratories producing biological toxins, after another anthrax contamination scare.

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SportDeath penalty sought for Dylann Roof

Prosecutors in South Carolina are to seek the death penalty for the man accused of shooting dead nine people at a church in Charleston in June.

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Sport'Sext' to boss ends US man's job offer

A Chicago area man loses a job offer after accidentally sending nude pictures of himself to a manager.

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SportTrump 'not to run as independent'

US presidential hopeful Donald Trump agrees not to run as an independent candidate if he loses the Republican nomination for the 2016 presidential elections.

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SportUS clerk jailed in gay marriage dispute

US official who refuses to give marriage licences to gay couples in Kentucky to go to jail for contempt, judge rules.

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SportVIDEO: Pop Up wants your Canada story ideas

What Canada stories do you want to share with the rest of the world?

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SportUS trade deficit lowest in five months

The US trade deficit with the rest of the world fell to a five-month low in July, official figures show.

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SportCanada denied Syrian boy asylum

A relative of the three-year-old Syrian boy whose body was found washed up on a beach in Turkey says his family had been denied asylum in Canada in June.

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SportJudge overturns Tom Brady suspension

A US judge has overturned a four-game suspension against National Football League (NFL) quarterback Tom Brady, calling the league's disciplinary process "fundamentally unfair".

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SportKing cobra escapes from Florida home

Florida wildlife officials are on the hunt for an 8-foot-long (2.4m) king cobra snake that has escaped from an Orlando home.

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weight loss fitnessFood insecurity linked to adolescent obesity, metabolic syndrome

New research indicates that household food insecurity dramatically increases the likelihood of metabolic diseases in children, with many showing chronic disease markers before they graduate from...

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weight loss fitnessNew study reveals how changes in lifestyle are contributing to dramatic rise in obesity

New research from Royal Holloway, University of London has found that changes in lifestyle over the past 30 years have led to a sharp reduction in the strenuousness of daily life, which researchers...

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SportVIDEO: The model who's bringing a rare skin condition into the open

The model who's bringing a rare condition into the open

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SportUS state executing killers faster than any other

The US state executing more killers than any other

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SportVIDEO: Rise and fall of the Black Panthers

A new film chronicles the rise and fall of the Black Panthers, the US radical political organisation which marks its 50th anniversary in 2016.

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SportShould flamethrowers be sold in the US?

Anger as US firm markets "cool tool" flamethrower

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SportVIDEO: How bad are US maternity benefits?

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has sparked a maternity leave debate in the US. So how much time should parents take off work?

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SportVideo suggests slain US man was armed

Texas authorities say a new video shows that a man killed by police officers was holding what appears to be a knife when he was shot.

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SportChinese navy ships seen off US coast

Five Chinese naval ships are spotted for the first time in the Bering Sea off the coast of the US state of Alaska, US defence officials say.

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SportLove Bug actor Dean Jones dies

The American actor Dean Jones, best known for starring in Disney's The Love Bug, dies from Parkinson's disease at the age of 84.

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SportVIDEO: Jake Gyllenhaal wows crowds in Venice

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal apparently found it difficult to tear himself away from adoring fans as he arrived for the 72nd Venice Film Festival.

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SportFox News anchor sues over hamster toy

Fox news anchor Harris Faulkner sues US toy company Hasbro for more than $5m over a toy hamster over a toy hamster that she says resembles her and shares her name..

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SportVIDEO: Kerry: Iran nuclear deal 'has benefits'

US Secretary of State John Kerry spells out why he believes the Iran nuclear deal is the best way forward, as President Barack Obama secures enough support for the agreement in the US Senate.

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weight loss fitnessOverweight, obesity in midlife linked to earlier onset of Alzheimer's

Researchers find individuals who are overweight or obese at the age of 50 may be at increased risk of earlier onset of Alzheimer's disease than those of a healthy weight.

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SportObama has enough support for Iran deal

US President Barack Obama secures enough support in US Senate to ensure that the Iran nuclear deal will go into effect.

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SportBaltimore tense ahead of Gray hearing

A pre-trial hearing is under way for six US police officers charged over the death of a black man in police custody, a case that sparked rioting in Baltimore in April.

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SportHow Harry Styles sent SeaWorld's image diving

How Harry Styles sent SeaWorld’s image diving

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SportWhy do businesses change their typeface?

Why would Google change its typeface?

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SportKermit denies he has a new girlfriend

Kermit the Frog denies reports that he's in a relationship with the show's marketing executive, Denise.

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SportCalifornia judge allows Uber lawsuit

A judge has allowed Uber drivers in California to take legal action to determine whether they are contractors or employees.

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SportVIDEO: Baby hippo has pool play day

A five-month-old baby hippopotamus explores San Diego Zoo's pool with her mother as visitors stopped to watch their aquatic play.

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SportUS swoop on secret 'steroids labs'

US federal agents arrest more than 90 people and shut down 16 underground labs making illegal steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.

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SportUS picks LA as Olympics 2024 bid city

The US Olympic Committee (USOC) names Los Angeles as the US bid city for hosting the 2024 games after Boston drops out.

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SportVIDEO: Cutting edge cyber security to hunt hackers

As companies around the world re-examine their cyber security following a data breach at the Ashley Madison website, the BBC's James Cook reports from California on the fight against computer hackers.

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SportVIDEO: Obama buys cinnamon buns for reporters

US President Barack Obama has treated a crowd of people to cinnamon buns during a visit to a coffee shop in Alaska.

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SportPolitician wanted, politicians need not apply

Bring on the neurosurgeon and the hotel builder

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SportUS police 'shoot man with hands up'

Video footage in Texas appears to show police shooting and killing a man with his hands up, as they respond to a domestic dispute.

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SportUS murder rate soars in 2015

Murder rates are soaring in many US cities after years of decline, with at least 30 major cities reporting a rise in violence.

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SportGoogle updates main company logo

Google has made a series of changes to the main logo it uses for its core services.

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SportVIDEO: What a Kanye presidency would look like

What do Kanye West's lyrics tell us about the policy positions he might focus on in a presidential campaign?

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SportYahoo boss Mayer expecting twins

The chief executive of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer, announces she is expecting twin girls but plans to take "limited" time off.

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SportVIDEO: US clerk refuses gay marriage licence

A Christian official has refused to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples in Kentucky despite exhausting all of her legal options.

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weight loss fitness"Happy Meals" Bill could improve healthfulness of fast food meals for kids in New York City

A bill to improve the nutritional value of fast food restaurant meals marketed to children - like McDonald's Happy Meals - could have a wide enough impact to reduce calories, fat, and sodium...

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weight loss fitnessWatching more TV as a young adult predicts obesity

The more hours young adults spend watching television each day, the greater the likelihood that they'll have a higher body mass index and bigger waist circumference, a 15-year analysis by the...

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weight loss fitnessRelationship between feeding and development of infants set out for parents for the first time

A brand new resource for parents combines the developmental stages of infants and young children and their relationship with food and feeding. This influence starts as early as in the womb.

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SportCanadian economy enters recession

Canada's economy fell into recession in the first half of the year, official figures show, as falling oil prices took their toll.

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SportUS clerk defies gay marriage court order

A Christian official continues to refuse to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples in Kentucky despite exhausting all of her legal options.

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SportUS clerk loses gay marriage battle

A Christian official who refused to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples in Kentucky is ordered to do so by the US Supreme Court.

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SportThousands of Clinton emails released

Thousands of pages detailing Hillary Clinton's emails while US secretary of state are released, including many censored after being deemed classified.

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