The men and women hoping to be US president are making a final pitch to people in Iowa, where the first votes will be cast on Monday.
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dimanche 31 janvier 2016
SportVIDEO: The man creating castles out of ice
One ice sculptor in the United States has turned his hobby in to a business.
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SportBarclays facing $70m US trading fine
US regulators are set to fine UK-based Barclays Bank $70m (£49m) for misleading investors about its US "dark pool" trading operations.
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SportThe tragic story of journalist who shot herself on live TV
Rebecca Hall plays journalist who shot herself on live TV
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SportConfessions of a four-time caucus correspondent
The race that keeps me coming back for more
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SportVIDEO: Find Bernie! On a candidate crawl in Iowa
The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan hits the campaign trail in Iowa to see how many candidates she could see in a day.
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SportCanada ex-mafia boss shot dead
A former Mafia boss has been shot dead at his home in the Canadian city of Toronto and his son-in-law is charged with murder.
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samedi 30 janvier 2016
Sport'Diversity reigns' in acting awards
The journalism drama Spotlight wins the main prize at the Screen Actors Guild awards in Los Angeles, but the success of minority actors draws most attention.
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SportVIDEO: The Sikh man who stood up to Trump
The Sikh man who was kicked out of a Trump rally
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SportHillary's fight to the finish
Hillary Clinton fights to the finish in Iowa
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SportTwo escaped inmates held in California
Police in San Francisco catch two inmates who had been on the run from jail for more than a week, after a third surrendered on Friday.
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SportNYT endorses Clinton and Kasich
Liberal-leaning New York Times backs Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican John Kasich as they bid to become their parties' candidates in US presidential elections.
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SportOne dead and many hurt in US bike show
At least one person has died and several injured after a shooting and stabbing at a motorcycle show in the US state of Colorado.
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SportVIDEO: New York from the very top
Known for enormous images of deserts, geographic features and mass animal migrations, aerial photographer George Steinmetz has turned his lens on New York.
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SportVIDEO: Sinkhole opens up near US highway
A giant sinkhole opens up near a highway in the US state of Oregon.
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SportKerber stuns Williams to win title
Germany's Angelique Kerber beats world number one Serena Williams to win her first Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
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weight loss fitnessNegative food messages make sugary snacks more enticing
Negative messages about unhealthy food can make that food more attractive, whereas positive or balanced messages are more likely to discourage poor choices, researchers say.
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SportBowie leaves $100m fortune to family
David Bowie left an estate valued at about $100m, according to his will, and also requested that his ashes be scattered in Bali.
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vendredi 29 janvier 2016
SportFive snowmobilers die in avalanche
A "very large" avalanche in western Canada leaves at least five people on snowmobiles dead, authorities say.
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SportFacebook bans private gun adverts
Private individuals will no longer be allowed to advertise guns on Facebook and Instagram after the sites announced rule changes.
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SportVIDEO: 'Top secret' emails won't be released
The US State Department says it will not allow some of Hillary Clinton's private emails to be released because they contain information it considers "top secret".
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SportVIDEO: Iowa voters talk politics over pie
As the 2016 presidential hopefuls make their final pitch to candidates in Iowa, what are the issues which matter most to voters? Iowa voters talk about their differences over pie.
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SportOne of escaped trio held in California
Police in California have arrested one of three escaped inmates after the fugitive told a friend he wanted to turn himself.
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SportClinton emails declared 'top secret'
Seven email chains from Hillary Clinton's private account withheld from publication as "top secret" - US officials
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SportUS and UK 'hacked into Israeli aircraft'
US and UK spy agencies have hacked into Israeli air force communications since the 1990s, documents linked to US whistleblower Edward Snowden say.
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SportFour militants remain in US stand-off
The FBI is attempting to negotiate the surrender of the final four anti-government militants holed up at a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon.
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weight loss fitnessMaternal obesity and diabetes linked with increased infant autism risk
New research has found that children born to mothers with diabetes and obesity could be significantly more likely to develop the developmental disability.
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weight loss fitnessNew study shows exercise during pregnancy combats high blood pressure and oversized babies
A new study led by Western University and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid presents overwhelming evidence that women should, whenever possible, exercise during pregnancy to combat high blood...
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weight loss fitnessSecond-hand smoke increases fatness, hinders cognition in children
Exposure to second-hand smoke is associated with a larger waist and poorer cognition in children, researchers say.
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weight loss fitnessStandard BMI inadequate for tracking obesity during leukemia therapy
An interdisciplinary research team at The Saban Research Institute of Children's Hospital Los Angeles has found that body mass index (BMI) is an inadequate method for estimating changes in body fat...
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weight loss fitnessPolycystic kidney disease: a diet dividend
What if polycystic kidney disease (PKD) could be combatted with a strategy as simple as dieting?
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SportUS economic growth slows sharply
The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 0.7% in the fourth quarter of last year, official figures show.
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weight loss fitnessEpigenetics drives weight differences between identical twins
Having overweight parents significantly increases your risk of obesity, but the inheritance of specific mutations can't always explain why this is the case.
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SportMan jailed for Seoul Burger King murder
An American man is jailed in South Korea for murdering a man nearly two decades ago in the toilet of a Burger King restaurant in Seoul.
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jeudi 28 janvier 2016
SportVIDEO: Trump: 'Stick up for your rights'
Donald Trump has explained why he chose not to participate in a televised debate in Iowa, following a row with Fox News.
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SportFBI releases footage of Oregon shooting
Robert "LaVoy" Finicum, the Oregon militiaman killed by police on Tuesday, reached for a handgun before he was shot, the FBI says.
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SportCanadian charged over secrets in China
Canadian Kevin Garratt, detained in China since 2014, has been charged with stealing state secrets, official media says.
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SportVIDEO: Barbie becomes curvy and changes race
Barbie has finally had a makeover and will be sold in three new body shapes in response to falling sales and longstanding criticism.
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SportA day using Chinese goods in the US
From bacon to Grindr - taking over the US market
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SportSanders fans go on online attack
Sanders supporters turn aggressive online
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SportOscars presenters unveiled amid row
The Academy Awards unveils a diverse group of presenters and performers for this year's Oscars, amid an ongoing row about the lack of diversity.
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SportRepublicans to debate as Trump boycotts
Republican 2016 presidential candidates are due to take to the debate stage with Donald Trump notably absent, days before their first electoral test in Iowa.
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weight loss fitnessWhy does exercise alone not aid long-term weight loss?
Study uncovers why our weight loss plateaus after beginning a new exercise program, suggesting our bodies adapt to the higher activity levels - highlighting the importance of diet.
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SportFord reports record annual profit
US car giant Ford reports record profits for 2015 and a return to profits in Europe for the first time in four years.
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weight loss fitnessBoys & Girls Clubs of America curb childhood obesity with healthy lifestyle programs
New Programming Motivates Teens to Take Steps in a Healthy Direction.Recent data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that nearly one in five school-age children are...
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Sport'Affluenza' teen deported from Mexico
Ethan Couch, who made headlines for using "affluenza" as a defence after a fatal drink-driving crash, is being deported from Mexico back to the US.
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SportBarbie now in 'curvy, tall and petite'
Barbie, the iconic plastic toy doll model, is getting three new body types including "tall, curvy and petite", US company Mattel reveals.
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SportBed bugs resist widely used chemicals
A study shows for the first time that bed bugs in the US have developed resistance to neonicotinoids, the world's most widely used insecticides.
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SportEmergency team for 'explosive' Zika
The World Health Organization has set up a Zika "emergency team" after the "explosive" spread of the virus.
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weight loss fitnessLosing fat while gaining muscle: Scientists close in on 'holy grail' of diet and exercise
Researchers at McMaster University have uncovered significant new evidence in the quest for the elusive goal of gaining muscle and losing fat, an oft-debated problem for those trying to manage...
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SportFiennes 'shocked' to play Jackson
Joseph Fiennes admits he was "shocked" to be cast as Michael Jackson in a TV comedy about the singer allegedly taking a road trip with Elizabeth Taylor and Marlon Brando.
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weight loss fitnessSpending more on food is associated with a healthier diet and weight
According to an epidemiological study carried out by researchers at the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), increasing the money you spend on food is linked to a better quality...
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weight loss fitness'Eat more flavonoid-rich fruits and veg to prevent weight gain'
Increased intake of fruits and vegetables rich in flavonoids - including berries, apples and pears - was linked to less weight gain in a study of more than 124,000 men and women.
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SportRobert 'LaVoy' Finicum, a militiaman apart
Oregon militiaman was a polite and resolute fighter
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mercredi 27 janvier 2016
SportZika 'could become explosive pandemic'
Researchers in the US urge the World Health Organisation to take urgent action over the zika virus, linked to shrunken brains in unborn children
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SportSanders, Trump play for angry Americans
Trump and Sanders play to the disaffected masses
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SportGo home, Bundy tells Oregon protesters
Ammon Bundy, the leader of an armed siege at a wildlife refuge in Oregon who was arrested on Tuesday, urges the remaining occupiers to go home.
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SportVIDEO: Syria: 'A wall of humanitarian demand'
The United Nations has spoken out about the world facing a 'mega crisis' and the difficulty of getting aid into Syria.
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SportKeeping football tough but safe
The rush to stop American Football taking lives
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SportVIDEO: Hagel: 'We underestimated Syria crisis'
Former Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel says the US "underestimated" the severity of the Syrian crisis, and its impact on the Middle East.
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SportVIDEO: Trump v the US TV networks
As Fox News fires back at Donald Trump for his refusal to participate in their debate on Thursday night, BBC News looks at his run-ins with US TV networks.
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SportThe 11 cards that sum up the Republican race
The 11 cards that perfectly sum up the Republican race
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SportOregon protesters blamed for violence
The armed occupiers of a wildlife reserve in Oregon were given the chance to avoid the violence that left one of them dead, say police.
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SportVIDEO: Skier survives 1,000 ft fall down mountain
Video showing the moment an American professional skier tumbled about 1,000 ft (305 metres) down an Alaskan mountain, has clocked up 350,000 hits on YouTube.
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weight loss fitnessSlender mice, heart disease and diabetes - what do they have in common?
Removal of a gene protected mice against arterial disease, and they stayed lean even when they ate more. The phenomenon underlying this beneficial phenotype is more active brown adipose tissue.
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SportClinton: I'd make Obama a top judge
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton says appointing President Barack Obama as a Supreme Court justice is a "great idea".
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SportZika vaccine 'could be 10 years away'
US scientists studying the Zika virus tell the BBC that it could be a decade before a vaccine is publicly available.
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SportFox bashes Trump over debate boycott
Fox News fires back at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for his refusal to participate in their debate on Thursday night.
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SportTwo dead in 'targeted' homeless attack
Police are searching for suspects after two were killed and three were injured in a "targeted" attack at a camp for homeless people in Seattle.
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weight loss fitnessResearch: Many Latino kids struggle to reach a healthy weight by kindergarten
More Latino kids are obese by ages 2-5 than white kids, due to maternal obesity, less exclusive breastfeeding, and workplace and childcare issues that affect nutrition and physical activity levels...
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SportThe first woman to run for US President
The black, female presidential candidate that history forgot
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weight loss fitnessCardiac and metabolic risk factors significantly more likely in severely obese teens
Compared to normal weight adolescents, severely obese teens had at least a 2-fold greater risk of having high total cholesterol, triglycerides, and fasting glucose levels, and a greater than...
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weight loss fitnessBeing married might hurt your chances of weight loss after surgery
Romantic relationships can also suffer, review finds.Spouses ideally could play a key role in helping patients lose pounds and keep them off after weight-loss surgery, but being married might...
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weight loss fitnessNudging us to health: how office competition can help
Creating a competition in your office could be a simple way to becoming more active and leading a healthier lifestyle.
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SportVIDEO: Bridge demolished in Pennsylvania
The 107-year-old Hulton Bridge in Pennsylvania has been reduced to debris in a controlled implosion.
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SportVIDEO: US coastal homes in perilous position
Homes have been evacuated near the city of San Francisco, after coastal erosion left properties in a perilous position.
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SportObama calls for urgent action on Zika
US President Barack Obama calls for the rapid development of treatments against the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects.
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SportYoga guru fined for sexual harassment
The founder of hot yoga Bikram Choudhury is ordered to pay nearly $6.5m to a lawyer who said she was sacked for investigating allegations of sexual harassment against the guru.
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mardi 26 janvier 2016
SportTrump says he will boycott next debate
Donald Trump says he will boycott the final Republican presidential debate before the Iowa caucuses and hold his own event instead.
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SportOregon leader seized in deadly clash
One person dies during an operation by US police to arrest the leader of an armed occupation at a wildlife refuge in Oregon.
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SportWhy is the US gun lobby so successful?
How did the US gun lobby become so successful?
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SportVIDEO: 'I could have been on board Challenger'
In January 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger was destroyed soon after take off, killing all on board. A member of the backup crew recalls the events of the day.
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SportCalls grow for gas facility shutdown
Angry residents call for gas leak facility to be shut down
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SportUS issues fresh Zika virus guidance
US health officials issue new guidance for doctors to deal with the Zika virus, which is suspected of causing serious birth defects.
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SportFirst Nation children 'short-changed'
Canada discriminates against First Nation children living on reserves by providing less funding for their child welfare system, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal says.
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SportCleveland officers sacked over shooting
Cleveland police fire six police officers who shot more than 100 rounds into car, killing an unarmed black couple in 2012.
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SportGodfather actor Abe Vigoda dies aged 94
The actor Abe Vigoda, who played a doomed Mafia soldier in the 1972 gangster classic The Godfather, has died aged 94.
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weight loss fitnessStudy links fatty liver and heart failure in obese people
Fatty liver is independently associated with subclinical heart failure in obese people, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.
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weight loss fitnessStudy finds smartphones may decrease sedentary time, increase activity
A pilot study finds that using smartphone reminders to prompt people to get moving may help reduce sedentary behavior.
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weight loss fitnessLink between food advertising and child food consumption
New research by University of Liverpool health expert Dr Emma Boyland has confirmed that unhealthy food advertising does increase food intake in children.
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weight loss fitnessVanderbilt study shows brain function differs in obese children
The brains of children who are obese function differently from those of children of healthy weight, and exhibit an "imbalance" between food-seeking and food-avoiding behaviors, researchers at...
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SportVIDEO: First US vegan 'butcher' opens
The first vegan butcher shop in America has opened in Minneapolis. Each meat-free meat is made from non-GMO wheat with added seasonings and sauces.
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SportShooting reported at San Diego hospital
An active shooting situation has been reported at the Naval Medical Center San Diego in California, according to the hospital's Facebook page.
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SportMy Little Pony sued over font dispute
Toymaker Hasbro is being sued by a fonts company over allegations it used a typeface to market its My Little Pony products without permission.
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Sport'Doomsday Clock' set for an update
Scientists behind the so-called Doomsday Clock are expected to announce if humanity is any closer to ruin on Tuesday.
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SportJP Morgan pays $1.42bn in Lehman claim
US bank JP Morgan Chase will pay $1.42bn (£990m) to settle most of the legal claims accusing it of draining Lehman Brothers of cash at the time of the 2008 financial crash.
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SportObama bans solitary jail for juveniles
President Barack Obama has said he will ban solitary confinement as a form of punishment for juvenile and low-level offenders in US federal prisons.
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SportAccidental gunman feared mass shooting
A man who accidentally wounded a woman in a suburban Seattle cinema tells police he brought his gun to theatre because he feared a mass shooting.
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weight loss fitnessBMI linked with complications after lung cancer surgery
Body mass index (BMI) affects outcomes following lung resection (removal of part of the lung) for lung cancer.
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weight loss fitnessYale team deciphers sugar's siren song
Sugar's sweetness and calorie content combine to give it lethal power to destroy diets, many scientists have assumed.
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SportUber driver 'pulls gun on' passenger
An Uber driver in Florida admits to police that he drew a gun after passenger said he felt sick in his car, despite the firm's firearms ban.
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SportDemocrats spar ahead of Iowa caucus
Democratic presidential hopefuls try to land a winning blow as they debate for the last time before the selection process begins in Iowa next week.
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lundi 25 janvier 2016
SportChina's on-off relationship with The Simpsons
China's on-off relationship with The Simpsons
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SportAnti-abortion filmmakers face charges
A Texas grand jury has cleared Planned Parenthood of misconduct after the abortion provider was accused of selling foetal body parts for profit.
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SportDo white rappers benefit from 'white privilege'?
The white rapper who says he has an unfair advantage
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SportManhunt for escaped US inmates
A manhunt is under way for three "dangerous" inmates who escaped from a maximum security prison in California.
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SportVIDEO: Drone footage of US snow - in 60 seconds
Drone footage captures some of the scenes following the snow storm that gripped many parts of the United States.
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Sport'Putin is corrupt' says US Treasury
The US Treasury tells the BBC that it considers Russia's President Putin to be corrupt - and many of his aides are already under Western sanctions.
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SportZika virus 'to spread across Americas'
The Zika virus is likely to spread across the nearly all of the Americas, the World Health Organization has warned.
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weight loss fitnessGVSU study: Are football players too obese?
In the world of American football, there is a stigma that players need to increase their overall body size to make an impact on the field.
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dimanche 24 janvier 2016
SportBroncos to face Panthers in Super Bowl
The Denver Broncos pip the New England Patriots 20-18 and will face the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.
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SportVIDEO: 'New Yorkers do it better'
The day after the blizzard New Yorkers and tourists were out in Manhattan enjoying the snow.
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SportAcademy diversity pledges welcomed
Pledges made to address the lack of diversity in the organisation behind the Oscars are welcomed by Don Cheadle, Matt Damon and others.
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SportIran eyes purchase of Boeing planes
Iran is considering buying planes from US manufacturer Boeing as it moves to upgrade its fleet following the removal of UN sanctions.
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SportSnowbound US east coast digs out
Millions of people in the US eastern seaboard wake to a thick blanket of snow that has paralysed transport links in New York and Washington DC.
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samedi 23 janvier 2016
SportVIDEO: Snowfall at the White House: Timelapse
Timelapse footage of The White House being covered in snow.
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SportDonald Trump and the politics of paranoia
Success of Donald Trump should not be a surprise
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SportTeenager charged over Canada shootings
A 17-year-old boy is charged with four counts of first-degree murder after shootings - one of them at a school - in Canada's western Saskatchewan province.
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SportVIDEO: Times Square snow timelapse
Timelapse video shows Times Square progressing from no snow on Friday evening into a blanket of snow by Saturday afternoon.
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SportBloomberg 'ponders White House bid'
The billionaire former mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, is thinking about running for president as an independent candidate, US media report.
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SportVIDEO: Washington mayor: 'Stay off the streets'
The Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser, urges people to stay off the city's streets.
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SportEastern US wakes up to mammoth snowfall
Parts of the eastern United States wake up to 46cm (18 inches) of snow after a huge blizzard sweeps across the region.
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SportUS 'ready for Syria military solution'
US Vice-President Joe Biden says the US and Turkey are prepared to seek a military solution in Syria if a political agreement proves impossible.
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SportReusable Bezos rocket revisits space
US entrepreneur Jeff Bezos reflies the New Shepard rocket and capsule system he launched and recovered last November.
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SportVIDEO: US toddler found on busy road
A toddler in the US state of Oregon is safely returned to his family after a police officer finds him wandering on a busy road.
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SportVIDEO: DC blizzard: How bad will it get?
As the East coast prepares for the ongoing snowstorm, Washington DC residents are stocking up for the weekend. How big will it get?
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vendredi 22 janvier 2016
SportUS nuclear missile damaged in accident
Three US airmen damaged a nuclear missile in its silo while carrying out maintenance in 2014, but officials insist there was no risk to public safety.
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SportVIDEO: The German POWs who picked US potatoes
The German prisoners of war who harvested US potatoes
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SportShkreli asks Congress for immunity
Former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli has asked US Congress for immunity in order to testify before a hearing next Tuesday.
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SportVIDEO: POWs who picked potatoes in Maine
Kay Bell looks back at the German prisoners of war who picked potatoes in Maine.
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SportVIDEO: Snow-hit cities give US advice
The US is facing a snowstorm which could dump near-record levels of snow from Washington to New York.
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SportOscars pledge to diversify membership
The Academy pledges to double the number of female and minority members by 2020 after a row over lack of diversity in this year's Oscar nominations.
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SportPolice respond to Canada school 'shooting'
Canadian police say they are responding to a “serious incident” at a school in Saskatchewan amid reports of gunshots.
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SportUS acts against Russia honorary consuls
The US withdraws the credentials of five out of Russia's six honorary consuls, citing the harassment of its own staff in Russia.
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SportIs Trump causing a Republican civil war?
Is Trump causing a Republican civil war?
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weight loss fitnessStudy identifies important regulator of chronic, low-level inflammation
Inflammation caused by obesity is highly dependent on levels of the signaling molecule hydrogen sulfide.
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weight loss fitnessLooking to lose weight in 2016? Step on the weighing scales
Using the latest connected-health technology, research from The University of Manchester indicates that the more often people engage with digital weighing scales, the more weight they lose.
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SportSotheby's to bring earnings back to US
New York-based auction house Sotheby's is to bring overseas earnings back to the US to help fund a share buyback programme.
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SportOlympic champion Johnson dies at 55
Bill Johnson, the first American man to win an Olympic gold medal in alpine skiing, dies at the age of 55 after a long illness.
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weight loss fitnessMorbidly obese patients may benefit from bariatric surgery prior to knee replacement
Previous research studies have linked obesity to adverse outcomes and increased costs following total knee replacement surgery (TKR).
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SportViola Davis joins Oscar diversity row
Two-time Oscar nominee Davis blames the "Hollywood movie-making system" for a lack of opportunity for black actors.
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SportGates: US 'should take more' refugees
The billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has told the the BBC that the United States “should set a better example” by taking in more refugees.
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weight loss fitnessHow a food packaging chemical could lead to weight gain
Researchers found that female mice exposed to DEHP - a chemical found in food packaging and other plastics - gained weight, an effect that was mediated by a hormone imbalance.
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jeudi 21 janvier 2016
SportNorth Korea arrests US student
North Korea says it has arrested a US student accused of committing a "hostile act" against the state, without giving further details.
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SportMariah Carey and James Packer engaged
American pop star Mariah Carey is engaged to Australian billionaire James Packer, the BBC has learned.
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SportThe crazy way Americans elect their presidents
The craziness of the US presidential election
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SportFlint: Life in a poisoned city
Flint residents learn to live without tap water
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SportVIDEO: 'Priest abuse cover-up went on too long'
Two of the real-life journalists who inspired the film Spotlight have spoken about their experiences exposing the scandal of paedophile Catholic priests in the US.
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SportVeterans fight Palin's PTSD claim
Veterans say Palin doesn't understand PTSD
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SportHow did Puerto Rico get into such a mess?
How did Puerto Rico get into such a mess?
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SportUS policeman jailed for life for rape
A police officer is sentenced to life in prison for raping and sexually assaulting black women in the poor part of Oklahoma where he worked.
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weight loss fitnessDoping in sports: is it worth it?
Doping in sports is a big issue. What is it and what is being done to stop it? This spotlight looks at some of the issues, including gene doping and blood boosting.
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SportLow oil price lifts United profits
United Airlines saw its fourth-quarter income boosted by low oil prices, the company reports.
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weight loss fitnessParental support has positive effect on children's eating behaviours
Parental support programmes in areas with the greatest needs can have a positive effect on the consumption of unhealthy food and drink and on weight increases in obese children.
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Sport'Crippling' snow could slam US east
Hundreds of thousands of people along the US mid-Atlantic region should be bracing for "perhaps crippling" snow, the National Weather Service has said.
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weight loss fitnessBrain study reveals mindfulness could help prevent obesity in children
Research links imbalance in brain connections to childhood obesity.Mindfulness, described as paying attention on purpose and being in the present moment with acceptance, could be an effective...
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SportRecord number of US drone crashes
A record number of US military drones crashed in 2015, according to an investigation by the Washington Post.
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SportWill Smith confirms Oscar no-show
Will Smith confirms he will not be attending the Oscars next month, as he weighs in on the row over the lack of representation among this year's nominees.
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weight loss fitnessMajority of Americans support strengthening Medicare law to require coverage of obesity programs
More than two years after the American Medical Association declared obesity a disease, a strong majority of Americans believe Congress should approve legislation to require Medicare to cover...
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SportMarkets overreacting, says Nasdaq boss
The recent stock market turmoil is an overreaction, says the head of the Nasdaq exchange, Bob Greifeld, but it could mean a slowdown in stock market listings.
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SportVIDEO: Arnie cycles wrong way down Edinburgh street
Arnold Schwarzenegger sets off cycling on the wrong side of an Edinburgh road despite alerts from passers-by.
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weight loss fitnessEndoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: A promising new weight loss procedure
In the fight against obesity, bariatric surgery is currently the most effective treatment; however, only 1 to 2 percent of qualified patients receive this surgery due to limited access, patient...
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weight loss fitnessEating the right fats could save 1 million lives per year
A large-scale study and analysis by the American Heart Association charts the impact of dietary fats on global heart health for the first time.
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mercredi 20 janvier 2016
SportNFL gains first full-time female coach
American football team the Buffalo Bills become the first in the NFL to appoint a full-time female coach, promoting Kathryn Smith to the role.
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SportStar Wars: Episode VIII is delayed
The release of the next Star Wars film has been delayed until the end of 2017, says Disney.
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SportObama irate over US water crisis
US President Barack Obama pledges his support to the Michigan city beset by a water contamination crisis, saying people have been "short-changed".
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SportVIDEO: 'Clinton could lose first two contests'
Top political analyst Matthew Dowd says Hillary Clinton could lose both New Hampshire and Iowa contests to rival Bernie Sanders.
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SportVIDEO: Man 'frozen to death' comes back to life
Doctors brought Justin Smith back to life after hours lying frozen in the snow
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SportVIDEO: Teaching self-defence to Muslim women
Amid a rise of attacks on Muslims in the US, one woman chose to react by teaching others the art of self-defence
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SportVIDEO: Sending sanitary supplies so African girls can learn
When Libby Bruce in Ohio posted about feminism on Facebook she didn't expect it to reach half-way across the world.
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SportIs Hyperloop the future of travel?
Is Hyperloop the future of high-speed travel?
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SportVIDEO: Keaton's film puts spotlight on Church
One of the front runners for the Oscars is Spotlight. It tells the true story of an American newspaper's investigation into child abuse within the Catholic Church.
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SportWhy is Leslie Nielsen STILL dead?
Why does Leslie Nielsen keep dying online?
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SportVIDEO: Trudeau: Diversity is 'a strength'
"We need societies that recognise diversity as a source of strength," says Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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SportTrudeau seeks to ease doubts on economy
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has told the World Economic Forum that his country's economy is strong, despite low oil prices.
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SportBBC journalist stopped from flying to US
A journalist with the BBC's Persian Service is stopped from travelling to the US after falling foul of changes to US visa rules.
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weight loss fitnessNew source of liver disease in obesity caused by saturated fat, but not unsaturated fat
In results published on October 19, 2015 in the Journal of Lipid Research, a team of translational scientists at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) report a new reason why...
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weight loss fitnessKeep exercising, say heart experts
Contrary to some reports, any level of exercise is good for the heart and for health generally. The important thing is to get ready and get moving.
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weight loss fitnessMost restaurants serve oversized, high-calorie meals
More than 90% of meals from 123 restaurants assessed in a new study were served in oversized quantities that exceeded the recommended calorie intake, researchers found.
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mardi 19 janvier 2016
SportVIDEO: Will Palin help or hinder Trump campaign?
Sarah Palin, the populist ex-governor of Alaska, has given her backing to Donald Trump's Republican presidential bid.
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SportSearch halted for missing US marines
The US Coast Guard is halting its search for 12 marines missing since two helicopters crashed near the Hawaiian island of Oahu.
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SportVIDEO: McQueen: Black stars deserve 'fair bite'
Non-white actors and storylines must be given "a fair bite", director Steve McQueen urges, amid a growing row over the lack of diversity among the Oscars' nominations.
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SportVIDEO: DiCaprio attacks corporate greed
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio criticises the "corporate greed" of oil, gas and coal companies, during a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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SportPalin to 'back Trump for presidency'
Sarah Palin is to endorse Donald Trump as Republican candidate for the US presidency, US media report.
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weight loss fitnessHeLP-her cluster randomized controlled trial shows weight gain prevention among women in rural Australian community
The year-long HeLP-her intervention prevented a weight gain of nearly 1 kg on average among women living in rural Australia, according to trial results published in PLOS Medicine.
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SportUS-UK press comment on MPs' Donald Trump debate
US media mocks UK Parliament over Trump ban debate
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SportCanada's Brazeau found injured at home
A controversial Canadian senator awaiting trial on fraud charges has been found seriously injured at his home near the capital, Ottawa.
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weight loss fitnessWater dispensers in schools: do they lower obesity in students?
After NYC implemented water dispensers in schools, researchers found that they were linked with decreased BMIs in students, suggesting a simple solution to childhood obesity.
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SportUS court to review Obama's migrant plan
The US Supreme Court has said it will consider a challenge to one of President Barack Obama's key immigration reform plans.
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weight loss fitnessSize matters
Small units on a big surface = fewer calories.How does the size of the table we eat at influence how much we eat?
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SportBank of America in profits jump
Bank of America reports a 10% rise in fourth-quarter profits compared with a year earlier, helped by a fall in expenses, including legal costs.
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weight loss fitnessDepression and obesity common among bipolar patients with exhausted stress system
New observations show that older bipolar patients often have decreased activity in the hormone system responsible for the secretion of the stress hormone cortisol.
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weight loss fitnessIntensive exercise with intervals "more effective"
Short bursts of intensive exercise provide a more "time-efficient" and realistic way of preventing, delaying and managing Type 2 diabetes and also losing weight, a study has found.
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SportTwitter suffers technical fault
The social network Twitter goes offline for many user, with web visitors being greeted by an error page.
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lundi 18 janvier 2016
SportVIDEO: British MPs v Donald Trump... who won?
MPs debate whether to allow Donald Trump into the UK after a petition with over 500,000 signatures called for him to be banned
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SportEagles guitarist Glenn Frey, 67, dies
The Eagles founder and guitarist Glenn Frey has died at the age of 67, the band announces on its website.
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SportCanada mourns Burkina Faso dead
Six Canadians killed by Islamist militants in Burkina Faso were doing humanitarian work, according to Canadian media.
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SportSpike Lee boycotts 'lily white' Oscars
An all-white acting list of nominees at this year's Oscars prompts film director Spike Lee and actress Jada Pinkett Smith to stay away.
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SportVIDEO: Elba on diversity and the American Dream
Idris Elba calls for greater diversity in the media - both in front of and behind the camera - in an address to MPs in Parliament.
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SportDon McLean 'arrest' reports in US
American Pie singer Don McLean has been arrested on a domestic violence assault charge, it is reported.
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SportNew York Times mocked over 'Canada is hip' article
When the New York Times decided Canada was suddenly hip, Canadians took it with a pinch of salt.
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SportTrump ban 'would make him a martyr'
Banning Donald Trump from the UK risks turning him into a martyr, a Labour MP claims as the House of Commons debates the issue.
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SportGeorge Washington slave book pulled
Children's picture book A Birthday Cake for George Washington is pulled from publication by publishers Scholastic following criticism of its depiction of slaves.
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SportIran condemns US missile-test sanctions
Iran denounces new sanctions by the US over its ballistic missile programme, a day after economic sanctions are lifted.
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weight loss fitnessLink found between obesity and blood clots in pediatric patients
Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center have found an association between obesity and the formation of blood clots in the veins of children and adolescents.
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weight loss fitnessGregarious chimps harbor richer gut microbiomes
Spending time in close contact with others often means risking catching germs and getting sick.
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weight loss fitnessLink between obesity and increased risk of colorectal cancer revealed
Obesity has long been associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer, but the link has never been understood.
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weight loss fitnessReport: Wide variation in cancer rates in Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders
A new report describes cancer among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs), and reports striking variation in the cancer burden within this population, reflecting vast...
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weight loss fitnessHow your taste buds could help tackle obesity
It is possible to increase fat taste sensitivity in taste buds, according to a new study, which may reduce intake of fatty foods - a strategy that could combat obesity.
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dimanche 17 janvier 2016
SportBowie gets first US number one album
David Bowie reaches number one in the American album chart for the first time with Blackstar, released two days before his death.
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SportVIDEO: US Democrats clash over gun control
Candidates for the Democratic race for the White House take part in a TV debate, with gun control and healthcare among the main topics.
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SportUS Democrats face off in TV debate
The three candidates for the Democratic nomination in the US presidential race take part in a TV debate, as the contest appears to be getting tighter.
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SportVIDEO: Why are MPs debating ban on Trump?
MPs are to debate whether Donald Trump should or should not be banned from the UK, following two online petitions that attracted thousands of signatures.
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SportA Latina Nancy Drew?
Rebooting old favourites with new faces
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SportUS checking missing Americans report
US trying to locate Americans missing in Baghdad after al-Arabiya reports they may have been kidnapped by militias
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SportOcean height mission blasts off
Jason-3, a US-European satellite that is fundamental to our understanding of the oceans, is launched from California.
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SportVIDEO: Panda makes Washington zoo debut
Fans stand in the cold for hours to see new baby panda, Bei Bei, at the Smithsonian zoo, in Washington, for his first public appearance.
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SportVIDEO: 'Iran will still face sanctions' - Obama
The US has imposed fresh sanctions on Iranian companies and individuals over a recent ballistic missile test.
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SportUS imposes new sanctions on Iran
US imposes sanctions on Iranian companies and individuals over missile programme, after lifting of nuclear sanctions
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SportVIDEO: US Coast Guard rescues stranded sailors
The US Coast Guard winch two people to safety, after their vessel becomes stranded off the Washington coast.
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Sport'Immunity' claim in Cosby case
A former prosecutor promised Bill Cosby he would not be charged with sex assault if he agreed to be deposed in a civil trial, according to reports.
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SportVIDEO: Corbyn: 'I'd take Trump to a mosque'
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he would invite Donald Trump along to a mosque if he comes to the UK.
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samedi 16 janvier 2016
SportState of emergency over Michigan water
US President Barack Obama declares a state of emergency in Flint, Michigan, where the water has become contaminated with lead.
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Sport'My therapy animal is inspirational'
How animals can be a source of emotional support
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SportCeline Dion's older brother dies
The older brother of singer Celine Dion dies of cancer, two days after her husband also died of the disease.
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SportForeigners killed at Burkina Faso hotel
At least 28 people, including six Canadians and an American, die after Islamist militants attacked a hotel in Burkina Faso, in West Africa.
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SportVIDEO: Timeline of Jason Rezaian's captivity
Iran has released Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and three other Iranian-American prisoners in an apparent prisoner swap with the US.
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SportVIDEO: US air strike 'destroys IS cash depot'
The United States has released video footage of what it says is an air strike on an Islamic State cash depot in Mosul earlier this week.
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SportVIDEO: 'Back to work' after US Powerball win
A warehouse supervisor from Tennessee in the United States has been confirmed as one of the winners of the world's biggest ever lottery prize.
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SportJason Rezaian - Now a free man
Washington Post reporter who spent months in Iran jail
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SportFour US prisoners freed in Iran
Iran releases four Iranian Americans, one of them thought to be reporter Jason Rezaian, as it anticipates the likely lifting of international sanctions imposed over its nuclear programme.
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vendredi 15 janvier 2016
SportWhy are people arguing about 'Black Girl Magic'?
What is it and why are so many people arguing about it online?
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SportVIDEO: LA's roller skating paradise
The LA skating rink with lines out the door
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SportUS rapper ordered to leave South Africa
The American rapper best known as Mos Def is ordered to leave South Africa within 14 days after being arrested for breaking immigration laws.
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SportVIDEO: What does Obama keep in his pocket?
US President Obama reveals some of the "lucky charms and keepsakes" that people have given to him that he carries around in his pocket.
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SportMichigan seeks US aid in water crisis
Michigan seeks millions in US government aid for the water crisis in Flint, where the tap water has become contaminated with lead.
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SportVenezuela decrees economic emergency
The Venezuelan government announces a 60-day economic emergency to deal with the country's worsening crisis.
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Sport'Grizzly Adams' actor dies at 74
Actor Dan Haggerty who rose to fame starring as frontier woodsman Grizzly Adams in a film and TV series in the 1970s dies at 74.
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SportWalmart shuts 269 stores worldwide
Walmart announces it will close 269 stores globally as it struggles to compete with online retailers like Amazon.
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weight loss fitnessHow obesity promotes colorectal cancer
Scientists have identified the mechanism linking obesity to colorectal cancer and suggested an approved therapy to prevent the cancer's development.
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SportVIDEO: Penn breaks silence over 'El Chapo' meeting
US actor Sean Penn says he thinks the Mexican government felt humiliated after he conducted a magazine interview with on-the-run Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
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SportWould you rent out your home as an office workspace?
Meet the people renting out their homes as offices
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SportCiti profits jump as legal costs fall
US bank Citigroup reports a jump in fourth quarter profits, helped by a big fall in legal costs.
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SportTwo US helicopters collide near Hawaii
Two US Marine helicopters collide near the Hawaiian island of Oahu, each with six people on board.
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weight loss fitnessStudy finds how diabetes drug metformin inhibits progression of pancreatic cancer
Metformin-induced suppression of metastasis-promoting tumor microenvironment may be most prevalent in overweight, obese patients.
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weight loss fitnessWeight loss, quitting smoking and giving up alcohol may be aided by hormones from our guts
Scientists are investigating whether an infusion of gut hormones could help people to stop over-eating, quit smoking, or give up alcohol.
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SportVIDEO: US Church punished for gay marriage
Anglican Church leaders have effectively re-affirmed their opposition to same-sex marriage - by punishing the liberal US Episcopal Church over the issue.
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weight loss fitnessSeduced by the label - how nutrition information leads you to buy more
Have you ever been to the supermarket and chosen foods based on nutrition labels?
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weight loss fitnessTwo thirds of public back "activity equivalent" calorie labelling to tackle obesity crisis
Vast majority unaware of time it takes to walk or run off the calories in food.
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jeudi 14 janvier 2016
SportVIDEO: How Americans feel about their country - in five words
How do Americans feel about their country?
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SportTrump and Cruz to clash in US debate
Republican frontrunners Donald Trump and Ted Cruz are preparing for battle in a televised debate with their party's other White House hopefuls.
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SportIntel shares slide after earnings
Shares of US tech giant Intel plunge 5% in extended trading after its data centre revenue in the fourth quarter failed to impress investors.
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SportCeline Dion's husband and manager dies
Rene Angelil, the husband and former manager of singer Celine Dion, dies aged 73.
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SportGoldman in $5.1bn bond mis-sale deal
Goldman Sachs announces it has reached a deal with US authorities over charges it used fraudulent marketing material to sell mortgage bonds.
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SportAnglicans sanction US Episcopal Church
The US Episcopal Church is to be barred from key decision-making bodies over its stance on same-sex marriage and homosexuality, Anglican bishops say.
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weight loss fitnessWinter sports: have fun but stay safe
Winter sports are not as dangerous as many people think, but accidents do happen; following some tips and rules can help you stay safe.
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SportFiat Chrysler denies fraud charges
Italian-American carmaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is denying claims it encouraged dealers to inflate monthly sales.
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SportGuantanamo population drops below 100
The prison population of Guantanamo Bay drops to below 100 for the first time with the release of 10 Yemeni men who arrived in Oman on Thursday.
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SportRare January hurricane over Atlantic
A sub-tropical storm over the eastern Atlantic Ocean has developed into a hurricane, the first in January in the region since 1938.
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SportJP Morgan profits beat forecasts
US banking giant JP Morgan Chase has reported better-than-expected fourth quarter profit thank to lower legal expenses and better cost control.
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SportWhat's it like to have your emails investigated?
What's it like to have your emails investigated?
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SportDying boy's Great Wall wish fulfilled
A dying boy's wish, to be famous in China, is being fulfilled by thousands of Chinese people online.
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SportThe Revenant leads Oscars race
The Revenant is leading the race for the 88th Academy Awards with 12 nominations, with Mad Max: Fury Road scoring 10.
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SportArrest over Florence murder of US woman
Police in Italy arrest a man over the murder of American Ashley Olsen, who was found strangled in her flat in Florence.
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SportUS policeman in India man assault freed
A federal judge in the US frees a policeman charged over a serious assault on an Indian man.
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mercredi 13 janvier 2016
SportNumbers drawn in biggest-ever lottery
The draw has taken place in the US for the biggest single Powerball lottery jackpot in history - $1.5bn, but it is unclear if there is a winner.
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SportWhat's wrong with Sean Penn's writing?
Sean Penn v writing critics - who wins?
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SportVIDEO: Pilotless drone to transport humans
A human-carrying drone is one of the transport innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas.
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SportFriends cast back together for special
The cast of the hit sitcom Friends are to reunite for a two-hour special, according to US broadcaster NBC.
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SportGoPro shares plunge on revenue forecast
Shares of GoPro fall as much as 28% in after-hours trading after the wearable camera maker announces revenue forecasts below expectations.
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SportEx-NFL star 'kills himself' in prison
Former NFL player Lawrence Phillips, whose career was cut short by disciplinary problems in the 1990s, kills himself in a California prison.
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SportAl Jazeera America to shut news channel
Al Jazeera America will shut down its cable news channel despite spending heavily to break into the US market.
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SportUS turning to UN over migrant crisis
The US wants United Nations help in dealing with thousands of migrants fleeing to the US to escape violence in Central America.
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SportUS spy chief's personal accounts hacked
A spokesman for the US director of national intelligence, James Clapper, confirms that a hacker breached some of his personal accounts.
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SportUS woman 'strangled with rope' in Italy
Ashley Olsen, a US citizen living in Italy, was strangled to death with an object like a rope or cord, an Italian prosecutor says.
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SportUS frenzy for world's largest lottery
Shops across the US are bringing in extra staff to cope with demand for last-minute tickets in the $1.5bn (£1.04bn) Powerball lottery.
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SportGeneral Motors raises profit outlook
General Motors shares jump after it raises its profit forecast for 2016 and promises to return more money to shareholders.
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SportSoldiers deployed in US water crisis
The governor of Michigan deploys the National Guard to distribute bottled water and filters to residents in Flint amid a water crisis.
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weight loss fitnessImmigrant kids' diet is different, less nutritious than mom's
The diet of Mexican immigrant children in the U.S. is different from what their mothers eat, according to Penn State sociologists, and that may mean kids are trading in the generally healthy diet...
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weight loss fitnessWhy prostate cancer is more aggressive in obese patients
Obesity has direct consequences on health and is associated with the onset of aggressive cancers, but the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon are little known.
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weight loss fitnessDeep poverty puts young children at risk for poor health and development
Young children in deep poverty, whose family income is below 50 percent of the federal poverty line, fare even worse on health and development indicators than children in poverty, according to a...
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SportIran frees US sailors held in Gulf
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have released US sailors held for entering its territorial waters in the Gulf, State TV says.
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weight loss fitnessUse small plates to lose weight
There are small easy steps that we can take to tackle the burgeoning problem of obesity. One of those solutions is surprisingly simple: use smaller plates.
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weight loss fitnessBrain receptor regulates fat burning in cells
Decreasing levels of p75 neurotrophin receptor prevented obesity and metabolic diseases in mice fed a high-fat diet.
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mardi 12 janvier 2016
SportSt Louis Rams to move to Los Angeles
The St Louis Rams will relocate to Los Angeles after a vote of NFL owners - and the San Diego Charges could join them.
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SportVIDEO: What to do with $1.5 billion
A record jackpot will be drawn in the US this week but will anyone actually win and what can be purchased for that amount?
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SportObama puts 'focus on the future'
President Barack Obama has begun his final State of the Union address, aiming to strike an optimistic tone about the country.
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SportCanadian pilot dies in Antarctica
A Canadian helicopter pilot has died after falling 20m (65ft) into an icy crevasse at an Australian Antarctic base.
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SportVIDEO: Has Obama presidency helped Chicago?
As President Obama prepares to deliver his final State of the Union address, the BBC visits Chicago where his campaign for the presidency began.
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SportIran holds US boats and sailors
Iran holds two US Navy boats and crew, Pentagon says, adding it has assurances Tehran will return them "promptly"
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SportObama to give upbeat State of the Union
President Barack Obama is set to strike an optimistic and hopeful tone in his final State of the Union address.
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SportVW recall plans rejected by US regulators
US regulators reject Volkswagen's recall plan for diesel cars equipped with emissions 'cheat' devices.
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weight loss fitnessSedentary behavior linked to poor health in adults with severe obesity, independent of exercise
Sedentary behavior is associated with poor cardiovascular health and diabetes in adults with severe obesity, independent of how much exercise they perform, a University of Pittsburgh Graduate...
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SportVIDEO: Window cleaners rescued from skyscraper
Two window washers are rescued from the 71st floor of the Chase tower in Houston, after their scaffolding malfunctioned.
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SportClinton calls for deportation raid halt
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton calls for an end to US deportation raids targeting Central Americans living illegally.
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SportObama offered Biden money when son ill
President Barack Obama offered Vice-President Joe Biden money when Mr Biden was concerned about his son's finances, it is revealed.
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weight loss fitnessMental health conditions common before bariatric surgery
Depression and binge-eating disorder are more prevalent among patients seeking or undergoing bariatric surgery, but the rate and severity of depression fall after the operation.
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weight loss fitnessNovel enzyme could protect against toxic effects of sugar
Researchers have discovered an enzyme - called G3PP - that they say can rid cells of excess glucose, which could prove an effective tool against obesity and diabetes.
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SportVIDEO: What to watch for in Obama speech
Can one speech help shape how we will remember Obama?
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weight loss fitnessA G-Protein-Coupled Receptor may be a drug target for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
New research published in the January 2016 issue of The FASEB Journal suggests that the G-protein-coupled receptor 119 (GPR119) could be a viable treatment target for nonalcoholic fatty liver...
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weight loss fitnessLife-extending hormone bolsters the body's immune function
A hormone that extends lifespan in mice by 40% is produced by specialized cells in the thymus gland, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers.
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SportUS coalition strike 'destroys IS bank'
A US-led coalition air strike destroys a bank used by the Islamic State group in the Iraqi city of Mosul, officials say.
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SportCanadian freed from Taliban captivity
Canadian Colin Rutherford, who was captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan five years ago, has now been freed, officials say.
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SportVIDEO: Who has Jerry Hall just got engaged to?
Former supermodel Jerry Hall and media mogul Rupert Murdoch announce their engagement.
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lundi 11 janvier 2016
SportDalian Wanda to buy Legendary for $3.5bn
China's Dalian Wanda Group will buy a controlling stake in Hollywood film studio Legendary Entertainment in a deal valued at $3.5bn (£2.4bn).
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SportChinese firm buys major Grindr stake
Chinese firm Beijing Kunlun Tech buys a controlling stake in Grindr, the world's biggest gay social networking app, for $93m (£64m).
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SportVIDEO: 'Bowie was really special'
Fans in New York have been paying tribute to the singer David Bowie, who has died of cancer at the age of 69.
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SportLululemon shares jump on holiday sales
Shares of yoga wear maker Lululemon Athletica jump over 8% in after-hours trading after the Canadian firm raised its forecasts on strong holiday sales.
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SportTerminal childhood cancer: the game
The astounding way grieving parents mourned their son
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SportChanges since Obama's first speech
Since Mr Obama gave his first address to Congress?
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SportTesla chief: Apple is making rival car
The owner of electric-car maker Tesla says it is an "open secret" that Apple is building a rival vehicle.
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SportDid Sean Penn break the law?
Penn isn't the first to interview the infamous
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SportPlayboy mansion for sale with a catch
The Playboy Mansion, site of hundreds of wild parties, is up for sale, with but a catch - it comes with its current owner Hugh Hefner.
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SportNI peace broker to lead NYC parade
The US diplomat George Mitchell, who played a major role in the Northern Ireland peace process, is to lead this year's St Patrick's Day parade in New York.
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SportSean Penn defends 'El Chapo' interview
Sean Penn says he has "nothing to hide" in response to criticism for interviewing Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
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SportFour teens held in New York gang rape
Police in Brooklyn, New York have detained four teenagers and are seeking a fifth in connection to an alleged gang rape at a playground.
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SportUS fraudster Stanford vows to clear name
Convicted US fraudster Allen Stanford vows to clear his name in an exclusive interview with the BBC, refusing to apologise for a $7bn (£5bn) scam.
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SportUS fugitive sends selfie to police
A man suspected of arson and vandalism sends a selfie to police in the US because he thought the one on his arrest warrant to be unflattering.
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SportBelching cows and the LA methane leak
How many belching cows = the LA methane leak?
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SportShire buys US drugs rival for $32bn
UK pharmaceutical firm Shire reaches a $32bn (£22bn) deal for US rival Baxalta to create rare-disease drugs giant.
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weight loss fitnessSugar: should we eliminate it from our diet?
Sugar has been associated with obesity and diabetes, among other conditions. But while some health experts believe cutting it from our diet is the way forward, others disagree.
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SportItalian police probe murder of US woman
Police are giving "maximum attention" to investigating the death of an American woman in Florence found strangled in her apartment.
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weight loss fitnessTurning on the thyroid
Thyroid disease affects about 12 percent of the U.S. population. While many people with thyroid disease don't even know they have it, an overactive or underactive thyroid can cause a slew of...
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dimanche 10 janvier 2016
SportMusic legend David Bowie dies
Music legend David Bowie dies aged 69 following a battle with cancer, his son says.
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SportThe men who sell Brooklyn’s cool
The friends who run New York's favourite street markets
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SportThe girl who 'dared' Hillary Clinton to run
A teenager’s three words that inspired Hillary Clinton to run
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SportSean Penn's 'El Chapo' interview scorned
The Obama administration and a US presidential hopeful criticise Sean Penn's interview with Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
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SportObama declines to back a candidate
President Obama will not endorse a presidential candidate before the Democrat nomination is settled, his chief of staff Denis McDonough tells NBC.
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SportBritish stars await Golden Globes event
This year's Golden Globes will be handout in Los Angeles later with British hopes pinned on the likes of Eddie Redmayne and Dame Maggie Smith.
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SportMan sent 'tumour' in courier mix-up
A man who ordered a Kindle book reader apparently received a patient's tumour sample instead due to a courier delivery error.
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SportMountain lion had forehead teeth
A mountain lion killed in the US state of Idaho had a set of fully-formed teeth growing out of its forehead, wildlife officials say.
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weight loss fitnessSubstitute rewards makes smaller portions more palatable
Offering a small reward alongside a smaller food portion is as attractive as a larger portion of food, suggesting that non-food incentives could be used to discourage overeating.
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samedi 9 janvier 2016
SportSean Penn met fugitive Mexico drug lord
Hollywood actor Sean Penn interviewed Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman at a secret location when he was on the run, it is revealed, after his recapture.
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SportTrump urged to apologise to protester
A Muslim advocacy group calls on Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump to apologise to a Muslim protester ejected from one of his rallies.
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SportAre these the nicest cabins in the world?
Are these the nicest cabins in the world?
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SportDoes it matter where a country's leader is born?
Does it matter where a country's leader is born?
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SportTreating medical emergencies in space
What can be learned from preparing for a medical emergency in space?
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SportFuneral in LA for Motorhead's Lemmy
The funeral of Motorhead frontman Lemmy, who died last month aged 70, is taking place in Los Angeles.
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SportMexico moves to extradite 'El Chapo'
The Mexican attorney general's office says it will begin the process of extraditing recaptured drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the US.
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SportVIDEO: Muslim protester ejected from Trump rally
A Muslim woman staging a silent protest has been ejected from a rally held by the Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump.
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SportUS lottery jackpot reaches record $900m
The largest jackpot in US history is on offer to US lottery players, with a jackpot of about $900m (£620m) ahead of the Saturday night draw.
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SportLast photo of crash death pilot emerges
The family of a US pilot who died when his jet crashed in a field say they are "thankful" after the last known photo of him emerges, showing him waving on the runway.
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weight loss fitnessMitigate obesity genes with an active lifestyle
While genetic predisposition contributes to obesity, genetic-environmental interactions can mitigate this, indicating that a physically active lifestyle can reduce obesity.
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vendredi 8 janvier 2016
SportPolice thwart 'Obama dog kidnap plot'
Police in Washington arrest a man who allegedly plotted to kidnap one of US President Obama's two pet dogs.
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SportVIDEO: Paper, pleats and patience - intricate origami
Robby Kraft is an American origami artist with a penchant for complicated mathematics who creates wonderful paper sculptures.
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SportWhy is US gun lobby NRA so controversial?
Why is US gun lobby NRA so controversial?
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SportWhite House seeks tech help on terror
Senior US officials are meeting Silicon Valley leaders on Friday to discuss ways that technology can thwart terrorists.
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SportPhiladelphia officer ambushed by gunman
A gunman in Philadelphia ambushed a police officer as he sat in his cruiser at a junction.
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SportVW sales fall for first time in 11 years
German carmaker Volkswagen reports its first drop in sales in 11 years as the company continues to cope with its emissions scandal.
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SportTwo US refugees held on terror charges
Authorities arrest two men from the Middle East who came to the US as refugees on federal terrorism charges.
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SportUS economy adds 292,000 jobs
US jobs growth remained solid in December as the economy added 292,000 jobs.
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weight loss fitnessReview finds 7 CDC physical-activity strategies relevant to rural areas
Do obesity-reduction programs targeted to rural populations use CDC's 12 Common Community Measures for Obesity Prevention (COCOMO) for physical activity - and if so, do these strategies work?
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SportClinton on Blair's 'choirboy' look
Bill Clinton told Tony Blair he had "that choirboy look" - and offered to babysit for his children when he left office, newly released records show.
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weight loss fitnessLow-income communities more likely to face childhood obesity
For a long time researchers have tracked high rates of obesity among black and Hispanic kids, but a closer look at communities shows family income matters more than race in predicting which kids...
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weight loss fitnessMotor control exercise may help lower back pain
A review of different methods of treating lower back pain suggests that motor control exercise may help improve levels of pain, disability and perceived quality of life.
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jeudi 7 janvier 2016
SportObama accuses NRA of misleading US
US President Barack Obama attacks the most powerful US gun lobby during a televised public forum dismissed as a PR stunt by the NRA.
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SportUS Hellfire missile winds up in Cuba
An inert US Hellfire missile sent to Europe for a training exercise was wrongly shipped on to Cuba, the Wall Street Journal reports.
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SportHoverboard booth raided at CES
A Chinese hoverboard-maker has its CES booth raided following a complaint that it illegally copied a US firm's designs.
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SportHateful Eight violence 'necessary'
Quentin Tarantino explains Hateful Eight's violence
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SportVIDEO: US lottery $700m prize largest ever
The largest jackpot in US lottery history is on offer.
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SportWhy America remains segregated
Why don't black and white Americans live together?
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SportOregon protesters reject sheriff offer
The leader of an armed group occupying a wildlife refuge centre in the US state of Oregon refuses a sheriff's offer to end the stand-off.
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SportCES: Where even the showers are "smart"
CES show unveils smart cocktail makers, smart showers
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SportVIDEO: Shedding light on South Africa's issues
Light artist hopes to illuminate dark history
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SportLA methane leak firm denies catastrophe
The company behind a massive gas leak in California denies it is responsible for an environmental catastrophe.
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SportUS Army veteran 'murdered by police'
A police officer who killed an unarmed Air Force veteran should be charged with murder, says a state prosecutor.
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SportTrump proposes high tariff on China
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump supports a hefty export tariffs on Chinese goods coming into the US.
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SportVIDEO: Makers of 'Murderer' defend TV show
BBC Newsnight speaks to the creators of the real-crime documentary series Making a Murderer.
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SportBoeing delivers record aircraft in 2015
Boeing looks to have cemented its position as the world's biggest aircraft manufacturer after delivering a record 762 planes last year.
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weight loss fitnessSugary drinks sales down by 12% in Mexico after new tax
A tax on sugar-sweetened beverages implemented in Mexico at the start of 2014 has significantly decreased purchases of the sugary drinks, which contribute to obesity.
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SportVIDEO: Pilotless drone to transport humans
A human-carrying drone is one of the transport innovations on display at the CES tech show in Las Vegas.
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SportVIDEO: Gas leak turns LA enclave to ghost town
A massive leak has been spewing natural gas on suburban Los Angeles communities since late October forcing residents to flee.
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weight loss fitnessWhat motivates people to walk and bike? It varies by income
Lower- and middle-income King County residents who live in denser neighborhoods -- with stores, libraries and other destinations within easy reach -- are more likely to walk or bike, according to...
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SportBiden 'regrets not entering 2016 race'
Vice President Joe Biden says he regrets not entering the race for the White House, but said he believes he made the right decision for his family.
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weight loss fitnessReducing sugar in sweetened drinks by 40% could prevent 1.5 million cases of overweight and obesity and 300,000 cases of diabetes in the UK
A new study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal suggests that reducing sugar content in sugar sweetened drinks (including fruit juices) in the UK by 40% over five years...
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weight loss fitnessBeing overweight or obese could cause around 700,000 new UK cancers by 2035
Almost 700,0001 new cases of cancer linked to being overweight or obese could be diagnosed in the UK during the next 20 years, according to a new report2 from Cancer Research UK and the UK Health...
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weight loss fitnessResearchers uncover new details linking stress, fat metabolism
If you're under constant stress and can't lose weight, there might be a protein to blame.
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weight loss fitnessFactors in the blood during dieting may have anti-diabetes properties
Factors in the blood from calorie-restricted rats can modify energy-producing mitochondria within the insulin-producing cells that regulate blood sugar levels, new research shows.
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mercredi 6 janvier 2016
SportGuantanamo detainees sent to Ghana
Two Yemeni detainees held at the controversial US military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have been transferred to Ghana, the Pentagon says.
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SportUS officer charged with Bland perjury
A Texas police officer is charged with perjury over his confrontation with a woman who died in jail shortly after being arrested.
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SportVW promises emissions fix 'soon'
Embattled German carmaker Volkswagen says it is close to an approved fix for US cars with emissions deceiving devices.
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SportMacy's to cut jobs and shut stores
US department store giant Macy's to cut thousands of jobs and close stores after disappointing sales over the holiday season.
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SportStar Wars breaks box office record
JJ Abrams' Star Wars: The Force Awakens unseats Avatar to become the top film of all time in North America, Disney reports.
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SportVIDEO: Young, Arab, female, and fed up
The young women leading the charge against anti-Muslim sentiment
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SportNo charges for Cosby over LA sex claims
Prosecutors in Los Angeles say no charges will be brought against Bill Cosby over two alleged sex assault claims. from 1965 and 2008.
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SportAlabama judge urges gay marriage halt
The top judge in Alabama asks judges in his state not to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples.
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SportMan denies San Bernardino terror links
Man accused of buying the guns used in the San Bernardino attacks pleads not guilty to the five charges he faces.
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SportWhat's behind California's 'health catastrophe'?
What's behind California's massive gas leak?
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weight loss fitnessWhat are the best diets for 2016? New report reveals all
US News & World Report have revealed the best diets of 2016, based on a review of 38 of the most popular diets by a panel of health experts. Which diet has come out on top?
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weight loss fitnessHigh rate of symptoms, hospitalization following gastric bypass surgery for obesity
Although the vast majority of patients reported improved well-being after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery, the prevalence of symptoms such as abdominal pain and fatigue were high and nearly...
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weight loss fitnessAmericans are gluttons for diet fads
The #1 New Year's resolution is to lose weight. But while the media highlights the health concerns associated with obesity, it generally overlooks the fact that the tremendous amount of gratuitous...
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SportTrump questions Cruz's citizenship
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump questions whether rival candidate Ted Cruz is eligible for the presidency because he was born in Canada.
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weight loss fitnessDo heavier waiters affect how much we order?
Food consumption and psychology intersect in a new study that suggests diners order more food and drink at restaurants when they are served by heavier waiters.
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SportVIDEO: Hugging robots and electric cars
Rory Cellan-Jones looks at some of the most innovative gadgets on offer at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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weight loss fitnessPeople face subconscious urges to over-eat in Winter, research shows
People have evolved to have subconscious urges to over-eat, and limited ability to avoid becoming obese, especially in winter, a University of Exeter study has found.
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weight loss fitnessPremium-based financial incentives did not motivate obese employees to lose weight
Results shed light on potential challenges of health insurance premium adjustments in wellness programs.
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SportBill Cosby wife evidence postponed
Bill Cosby's wife will not have to give evidence on Wednesday in a defamation case filed against the comedian after a judge grants her time to appeal.
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weight loss fitnessMiriam Hospital, R.I. Community Food Bank study dispels belief healthy diets are costly
Research conducted by The Miriam Hospital and The Rhode Island Community Food Bank demonstrated that - contrary to popular belief - healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables are affordable.
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mardi 5 janvier 2016
SportUS Republicans attack Obama gun moves
Leading US Republicans denounce President Barack Obama's move to tighten gun controls in the wake of mass shootings.
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SportMissing 18 minutes of US attackers
Authorities investigating the San Bernardino shooting, which killed 12 people, appeal for public help in tracking the attackers' movements.
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SportFitbit watch sends shares into a dive
Fitbit's shares plunge after it announced a new smartwatch at CES, where Huawei and Misfit also unveiled new smart wristwear.
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SportThe students running 'white unions' on US campuses
The students running white unions on US campuses
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SportVIDEO: Tearful Obama outlines new gun controls
An emotional President Obama has outlined plans to tighten controls on gun purchases in the US.
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SportVIDEO: US toddler found safe after carjack
A three-year-old girl who was strapped into a car when it was stolen in New Mexico, US, has been found unharmed.
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SportMPs to debate calls to ban Donald Trump
MPs are to debate whether to bar Donald Trump from entering the UK in response to a public petition calling for action against the US Presidential candidate.
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SportCanada stable fire kills 43 horses
A stable fire in Puslinch, Ontaro killed 43 horses on Monday night, with dozens of fire fighters working to fighting flames as water lines froze.
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weight loss fitnessExercise and diet improves ability to exercise for patients with common type of heart failure
Among obese older patients with a common type of heart failure, calorie restriction or aerobic exercise training improved their ability to exercise without experiencing shortness of breath...
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SportEnd inaction on gun control - Obama
US President Barack Obama unveils new restrictions on guns, saying “constant excuses for inaction" have to stop
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weight loss fitnessOverweight young people can avoid diabetes risk if they lose weight early enough, says new research
Obese young people can still turn their chances of developing life threatening illness around if they change before middle age, says new research.
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SportCasualties feared in US Afghan mission
An unknown number of US special forces are either killed or wounded in Afghanistan's southern Helmand province, US officials say.
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weight loss fitnessBU study: Effects of obesity on death rates understated in prior research
Researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health and the University of Pennsylvania have found that prior studies of the link between obesity and mortality are flawed because they...
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weight loss fitnessSocial networks as important as exercise and diet across the span of our lives
The more social ties people have at an early age, the better their health is at the beginnings and ends of their lives, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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SportCalifornia braces for El Nino storms
Communities across California are preparing for two weeks of heavy rains generated by the El Nino system.
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SportBroadway sees 2015 audience dip
Broadway's 2015 box office takings were down more than $8m (£5m) from 2014 despite a strong Christmas period.
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SportUS gun sales rise ahead of controls
Sales of guns in the US rise, just as President Barack Obama unveils control measures designed to limit the availability of weapons.
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weight loss fitnessSchool meals more nutritious, thanks to revised standards
The Healthy Hungry-Free Kids Act that came into force in 2012 has improved the nutrition of school meals without negatively impacting meal participation rates, new research finds.
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lundi 4 janvier 2016
SportPuerto Rico in second debt default
Puerto Rico has defaulted for the second time in five months, as the island struggles with massive debt obligations and a flagging economy.
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SportInside the US refuge seized by militiamen
Inside the US bird sanctuary seized by militiamen
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SportNYC commuters lament retirement of Dr Zizmor
Is this the most famous face in New York?
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SportUS gun buyers face stronger checks
Obama to announce stronger background checks on buyers of firearms in US, in measures to address gun violence
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SportVIDEO: Inside an American gun show
From revolvers to rifles, gun shows in America are popular but as Jon Sopel reports, a loophole means background checks are not always carried out.
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SportNew gun laws 'will save lives' - Obama
President Barack Obama says the tighter gun laws he will announce this week will "save lives" and potentially spare families the agony of bereavement.
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SportFBI giving armed Oregon occupiers space
The FBI has taken over as the lead agency in charge of responding to the seizure of US government building by armed protesters in Oregon.
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SportVW sued by US justice department
The US justice department is suing Volkswagen over the emissions scandal that saw the German car giant fit software to millions of cars to cheat emissions tests.
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SportUS manufacturing and construction slip
US manufacturing slowed by the greatest amount for six years in December, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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weight loss fitness5 year olds eat and drink their body weight in sugar every year
A new campaign launches today (4 January 2016) encouraging parents to get "Sugar Smart" and take control of their children's sugar intake.
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SportGM and Lyft to develop driverless cars
US car giant General Motors is teaming up with car sharing service Lyft to develop a fleet of driverless vehicles.
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SportCosby wife to testify in legal case
Bill Cosby's wife is ordered to give evidence in a defamation case against the comedian filed by seven woman who accuse him of sexual assault.
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weight loss fitnessBottles and cans of alcoholic drinks should include calorie count signs
Breweries and alcoholic drinks manufacturers should introduce calorie count signs on all bottles and cans in a bid to beat the obesity crisis, councils say.
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SportVIDEO: How US shale oil is forcing prices down
Oil prices jumped over Saudi Arabian and Iranian tensions as trading began for the new year - however - most predict this rise will be short lived
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SportVIDEO: Clinton tells heckler 'you are very rude'
US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tells a heckler she is "very rude" during a town hall event in New Hampshire.
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dimanche 3 janvier 2016
SportThe American taking on British banks
The contrarian American taking on the big banks
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SportVIDEO: Protestors take 'hard stand' in Oregon
Protestors in Oregon have overtaken a federal wildlife building, after becoming angry over the government's treatment of two ranchers convicted of arson.
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SportArmed protest at US wildlife building
Armed protesters occupy a US government building in Oregon in support of a ranching family who have been ordered to return to jail.
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SportBlanchett and Damon win festival prizes
Oscar hopefuls Cate Blanchett and Matt Damon are among winners at the Palm Springs Film Festival, with Damon saying The Martian director Ridley Scott deserved an Academy Award.
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SportTrump defiant after al-Shabab video
Donald Trump again defends his call for a ban on Muslims entering the US after it is used for propaganda by al-Qaeda-linked Somali militants.
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samedi 2 janvier 2016
SportDefending the 'affluenza' teen
The lawyer taking on the case of the 'affluenza' teen
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SportVIDEO: Beginner's guide to wingsuit jumping
Wingsuit base jumpers have been explaining the basics of the popular extreme sport.
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SportMike Bartlett's 'astounding' year
Playwright Bartlett on 12 months of success in UK and US
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SportThe spy pilot the US did not love
Why was the US cool towards U2 spy pilot Gary Powers?
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SportAl-Shabab uses Trump in propaganda film
Somali Islamist group al-Shabab releases a propaganda video which uses footage of the US presidential hopeful Donald Trump calling for a ban on Muslims.
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weight loss fitnessHow healthy foods could lead to overeating
While eating healthily is considered a key factor in reducing obesity, a new study suggests healthy food labels may be causing us to overeat, fuelling the obesity epidemic.
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vendredi 1 janvier 2016
SportObama to bypass Congress on gun control
US President Barack Obama says he will take unilateral action to tackle gun violence, because Congress has failed to act.
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SportSinger Natalie Cole dies aged 65
Natalie Cole, whose songs included the duet Unforgettable with her father Nat King Cole, dies in Los Angeles.
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SportTwitter 'confuses' activist for IS leader
An Arab Spring activist claims his popular Twitter account was suspended after the social media platform confused him with the leader of so-called Islamic State.
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SportLucas sorry for 'white slaver' remark
The Star Wars filmmaker has apologised for remarks he made in an interview in which he referred to Disney as 'white slavers'.
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SportMash star Wayne Rogers dies aged 82
Actor Wayne Rogers, who starred opposite Alan Alda as US army surgeon Trapper in TV's Mash, dies in Los Angeles.
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weight loss fitnessNew Year's resolution: switch diet to improve sleep and get fit
A change to a healthier diet with less fat content made mice in experiments more alert after just 1 week, with implications for the treatment of obesity.
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