US comedian Chris Rock is criticised for a joke he made at the expense of Asian-Americans while hosting the Oscars ceremony.
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lundi 29 février 2016
SportWill attacks on Trump be too little, too late?
Will attacks on Trump be too little, too late?
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SportJudge backs Apple in new access fight
A US judge rules that Apple cannot be forced to give the FBI access to a locked iPhone in a case that echoes an ongoing legal battle.
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SportVIDEO: Trump's 'uncompromising support' in South
Democratic and Republican presidential hopefuls are busy working for every vote ahead of Super Tuesday, when nearly a dozen states will cast their ballots.
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SportVIDEO: Scott Kelly's year in space
Astronaut Scott Kelly returns home after spending a year in space. He documented his journey on Twitter and Instagram.
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SportNaked Gun star George Kennedy dies
US actor George Kennedy, star of Cool Hand Luke and Naked Gun, has died at the age of 91, his grandson announces.
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SportUS Navy Seal honoured for hostage raid
A Navy Seal who helped rescue a US civilian held hostage in Afghanistan is awarded the nation's highest military honour at the White House.
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SportUS judge breaks 10-year court silence
One of the eight judges at the US Supreme Court, Justice Clarence Thomas, asks his first question from the bench in 10 years.
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weight loss fitnessOverweight, obesity linked to poorer memory for young adults
Young adults who are overweight or obese may have poorer episodic memory - the ability to recall past events - than those of a healthy weight, new research suggests.
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SportVIDEO: Mexicans on Trump: 'He has no values'
Donald Trump says Mexico would be 'thrilled' to pay for a wall on the borer of the US. We talked to Mexican citizens to find out their opinion.
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SportTop Republican rejects 'divisive' Trump
Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse says he won't back Republican front-runner Donald Trump, the highest-ranked party member to do so, on the eve of "Super Tuesday".
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weight loss fitnessMost Scots active through DIY, gardening and walking... not sport
Nearly two-thirds of adults in Scotland are meeting national physical activity guidelines in their spare time, the vast majority without playing any sport, research shows.
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weight loss fitnessOmega-3s could lower breast cancer risk in obese women, study suggests
A study has found that omega-3 fatty acids could reduce breast density - a risk factor for breast cancer - in postmenopausal obese women.
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dimanche 28 février 2016
SportEight women who decided to propose
Eight women who proposed to their partners
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SportUS student 'stole propaganda' in N Korea
A US student who was arrested in North Korea for a "hostile act" appears on state TV admitting to trying to steal a propaganda sign.
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SportOscars 2016: Rylance and Vikander win
British actor Mark Rylance wins his first Oscar for Bridge of Spies and Alicia Vikander wins for The Danish Girl and Mad Max wins six so far.
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SportVIDEO: Bernie Sanders tattoos offered for free
A tattoo studio in Winooski is offering Bernie Sanders tattoos free of charge to anyone who wants one.
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SportTrump retweets fascist parody account
Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump retweets a quote attributed to Italian Fascist leader Benito Mussolini.
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SportInfantino denies US World Cup promise
New Fifa president Gianni Infantino denies securing his election win with promises to the United States over the 2026 World Cup.
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SportObama's 'blackest' Black History Month
Was this Obama's 'blackest' Black History Month?
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SportPolicewoman shot dead on first shift
Police officer Ashley Guindon is shot and killed in US state of Virginia after responding to a domestic incident, just a day after being sworn in.
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samedi 27 février 2016
SportSpotlight triumphs at Spirit Awards
Spotlight collects best picture and director prizes at the Independent Spirit Awards, while Idris Elba wins best supporting actor.
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SportVIDEO: South Carolina sees 106-year-old voter
A 106-year-old woman has cast her vote in the South Carolina Democratic primary.
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SportFour stabbed in brawl at KKK rally
At least four people are stabbed in scuffles between Ku Klux Klan members and counter-protesters in Anaheim, California.
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SportClinton eyes big South Carolina win
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders face off in the South Carolina primary - the latest battleground for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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SportBohn has heart attack at Honda Classic
American Jason Bohn suffers a heart attack at the age of 42 after the second round of The Honda Classic in Florida.
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SportOn the road with Hillary Clinton
The long road to the Democratic nomination
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vendredi 26 février 2016
SportVIDEO: Escaped 'unicorn' rescued in California
An escaped "unicorn" was rescued after a four-hour chase through the streets of Madera County in California.
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SportYoko Ono admitted to New York hospital
Yoko Ono, widow of former Beatle John Lennon, is admitted to hospital in New York with "flu-like symptoms", her spokesperson says.
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SportOregon scraps goat landscaping scheme
A pilot scheme in Oregon's capital using goats to remove invasive plants will not be renewed amid cost over-runs and complaints they had a "barnyard aroma".
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SportVIDEO: Pop art's scandalous history
Pop art's far-reaching and scandalous influence
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SportFive very strange Trump-Rubio insults
Wet trousers, sweaty moustaches and other weird insults
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SportVIDEO: Trump and Rubio exchange insults
After a contentious debate on Thursday, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio continued to insult one another on the campaign trail.
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SportUS taxpayer data accessed by hackers
The US tax authorities (IRS) said Friday the personal information of a further 390,000 individuals may have been accessed by cyber criminals.
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SportWhy does the internet give a damn about Daniel?
Why is the internet so interested in Daniel and his shoes?
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SportUS professor to quit over Texas gun law
A dean announces he is leaving the University of Texas over a new law that will allow concealed handguns on university campuses in the US state.
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SportChristie endorses Trump in shock move
Donald Trump is endorsed for the Republican presidential nomination by ex-rival Chris Christie as "best hope" to beat Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.
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weight loss fitnessMetabolism protein found to also regulate feeding behavior in the brain
The molecular intricacies of hunger and satiety, pivotal for understanding metabolic disorders and the problem of obesity, are not yet fully understood by scientists.
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weight loss fitnessNew online tool launched to help people struggling with bipolar disorder make informed, positive lifestyle choices
The International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) has announced the launch of its free, online Behavioral Health Quality of Life Tool (BHQL) to empower people struggling with bipolar disorder to assess...
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weight loss fitnessBeing overweight linked to poorer memory
Overweight young adults may have poorer episodic memory - the ability to recall past events - than their peers, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge, adding to increasing evidence...
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SportUS growth rate revised upwards
US growth in the last quarter of 2105 was higher than first thought, according to the latest figures from the Commerce Department.
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weight loss fitnessThe body's response to low levels of oxygen may treat mitochondrial disease, study finds
A team led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) investigators has found that the controlled induction of the hypoxia response, the body's reaction to a reduced level of oxygen in the...
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SportRocky actor Tony Burton dies aged 78
Tony Burton, who appeared in six Rocky films with Sylvester Stallone, dies at the age of 78.
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SportLondon City Airport bought for £2bn
London City Airport in London's Docklands has been bought by a consortium led by a major Canadian pension fund for an estimated £2bn.
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SportMethane leak 'largest in US history'
A leaking natural gas well in southern California vented almost 100,000 tonnes of methane into the atmosphere before it was plugged.
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jeudi 25 février 2016
SportCasualties in Kansas factory shooting
At least 20 people have been injured in a shooting at a lawnmower factory in the US state of Kansas, police say.
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SportCan we predict Oscar winners using data analytics alone?
Can we predict Oscar winners without watching the films?
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SportRepublicans spar ahead of Super Tuesday
Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are determined to bring down frontrunner Donald Trump as US Republicans take the debate stage in Texas ahead of Super Tuesday.
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SportObama: 'Critical' weeks ahead for Syria
President Obama says the coming weeks will be 'critical' for Syria's future ahead of a two-week truce due to start on Friday.
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SportUkraine man poses as US school student
A Ukrainian man is arrested after he was found to be using the false identity of a high school student for four years in the US state of Pennsylvania.
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SportApple asks court to reverse iPhone order
Apple has asked a US court to overturn an earlier ruling forcing the company to help the FBI break into a phone used by one of the San Bernardino killers.
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SportSeaWorld spied on animal rights groups
US marine amusement park SeaWorld admits some of its employees posed as animal activists to spy on its critics.
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weight loss fitnessEven off-reservation, American Indian children at high risk of obesity
The obesity rate among American Indian children seen at an off-reservation Wisconsin clinic was double that of white children seen at the same health clinic, according to a study from the...
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Sport'Hard questions' in Apple phone row
The FBI director has said the row over access to a dead murderer's iPhone was the "hardest question" he had tackled in his job.
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SportRomney: Trump tax 'bombshell' coming
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney warns of a possible "bombshell" in the tax situation of the 2016 frontrunner Donald Trump.
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SportTeachers re-convicted of Indonesia abuse
Indonesia's Supreme Court overturns the acquittals of two men accused of sexually abusing children, ruling their sentences should be extended.
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SportUS hoax bomb caller has severe autism
A teenager charged with making bomb threat calls to major airports and a high school in the US has severe autism, a court has heard.
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SportHarvard abolishes 'master' in titles
Harvard University in the US is going to remove the word "master" from academic titles, after protests from students who clamed the title had echoes of slavery.
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mercredi 24 février 2016
SportVIDEO: Obama sings at Ray Charles event
President Obama leads the crowd in a sing-a-long at the end of a concert paying tribute to the late Ray Charles - despite initially saying that he would not sing at the event.
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SportNew York woman recants gang rape claim
New York City authorities are dropping sexual assault charges against five teenagers after their accuser recanted her story.
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SportStorms kill at least three in Virginia
At least three people are dead and thousands are without power after a strong storm system barrelled up the east coast of the US.
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SportVIDEO: Apple CEO on why he won't work with FBI
Apple CEO Tim Cook explains why he is refusing to build a system to break into the iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino killers.
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SportVIDEO: Ex-CIA boss 'frightened' by Trump
The former head of the CIA, Michael Hayden, says he's 'frightened' of a possible Trump presidency, based on the Republican frontrunner's comments as a candidate.
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SportApple boss hits back at FBI conduct
Apple boss Tim Cook hits back at the FBI over the handling of a court order to help unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino killer Syed Rizwan Farook.
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SportOregon occupiers plead not guilty
More than a dozen people plead not guilty to charges related to an armed takeover of wildlife refuge in the US state of Oregon.
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SportCharges against Rick Perry dismissed
The highest criminal court in Texas drops a charge against Rick Perry of abuse of power during his time as governor of the US state of Texas.
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weight loss fitnessEveryday mindfulness linked to healthy glucose levels
Dispositional, or "everyday" mindfulness is the inherent trait of being aware of one's present thoughts and feelings.
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weight loss fitnessFat cells outlive skinny ones
Cells with higher fat content outlive lean cells, says a new study from Michigan State University.
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weight loss fitnessCan virtual reality help fight obesity?
Virtual reality offers promising new approaches to assessing and treating people with weight-related disorders, and early applications are revealing valuable information about body image.
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weight loss fitnessHow sweet can you get?
A sweeter version of a widely used plant-derived sweetener is on the way. Researchers have found a way to make thaumatin -- one of the sweetest natural sugar substitutes on the market -- even...
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SportGoogle tax deal "seems small" say MPs
An influential group of MPs say the Google tax deal "seems disproportionately small"
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SportVIDEO: Why is America so politically divided?
The BBC is travelling across the American South to explore how the US became so divided.
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SportReyes suspended amid violence case
Jose Reyes has become the first player to be suspended under new MLB rules to address domestic violence issues in the sport.
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SportVIDEO: Boston robot fights against pushing
Google-owned robotics company builds humanoid that demonstrates remarkable balance - even when taunted by humans.
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weight loss fitnessTrehalose sugar may help prevent fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is linked to high fructose consumption. But trehalose, a different kind of sugar, may block the entry of sugar into liver cells, reducing the risk.
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SportHuge damages award in talc-cancer case
A US jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $72m (£51m) to the family of a woman who claimed her death was linked to use of the company's Baby Powder talc.
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mardi 23 février 2016
SportVIDEO: Portrait of the 46th president?
Why Frank Underwood portrait hangs in the US National Portrait Gallery.
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SportVIDEO: Tornado destroys US trailer park
Pictures have emerged showing waterspouts on a lake in Louisiana, where a trailer park was destroyed, killing two and injuring more.
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SportThree dead as tornadoes hit southern US
At least three people die as several tornadoes hit the southern US, officials say.
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SportUS polygamist sect leaders arrested
Eleven members of a polygamist Mormon offshoot group are arrested in the US on suspicion of food stamp fraud and money laundering.
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SportUS investigates 14 new Zika sex cases
US Centre for Disease Control (CDC) says it is investigating 14 new reports of possible sexual transmission of the Zika virus.
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SportVIDEO: NYC window washers stuck on 62nd floor
Two window washers became stuck on the 62nd floor of a New York City skyscraper.
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SportTrump betting on big win in Nevada
Republican presidential hopefuls are set to face off in the US state of Nevada in the fourth test to win the party's nomination for president.
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SportJP Morgan prepares for oil loan losses
JP Morgan will set aside an additional $500m (£357m) to cover potential loses from its exposure to the oil and gas sector.
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SportObama was 'raised white' - Ben Carson
Barack Obama was "raised white" and cannot understand the African-American experience the way he could, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson says.
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SportSenate to block Obama's court nominee
The US Senate will not allow a vote on any Supreme Court nominee from President Barack Obama, the Republican Majority Leader in the chamber warns.
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SportStrong housing market boosts Home Depot
Home Depot has reported better than expected sales growth, helped by a strong US housing market.
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SportChina pulls out of Western Digital deal
The merger of hard drive makers Western Digital and SanDisk will proceed at a lower price following the withdrawal of a key investor.
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SportVIDEO: 'I'm not ready for another President'
Millions have watched a video of a little girl sobbing after hearing Barack Obama must step down at the end of his current term.
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SportObama in bid to close Guantanamo prison
Plan to close Guantanamo Bay prison and move some detainees to US soil is submitted by President Barack Obama to Congress.
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weight loss fitnessCouples' lifestyle choices impact on obesity risk, study finds
The lifestyle a person shares with their partner has a greater influence on their chances of becoming obese than their upbringing, research suggests.
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SportGates calls for terror data debate
The row between Apple and the FBI over access to a dead murderer's phone should start a debate about access to data in terror investigations, says Bill Gates.
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SportHollywood star weighs into oil well row
A Hollywood superstar weighs into a dispute over a controversial oil well in Northern Ireland.
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weight loss fitnessLittle diet pain, big health gain
Those who struggle with obesity, take heart. Losing as little as 5% of your body weight is enough to reap significant health benefits, according to a study published February 22 in Cell Metabolism.
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lundi 22 février 2016
SportUnited Technologies rebuffs Honeywell
United Technologies rebuffs another merger offer from Honeywell International over concerns it will not be approved by antitrust regulators.
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SportVIDEO: When a Trump fan met a Muslim refugee
The BBC goes for brunch with a Donald Trump supporter, a Muslim refugee from Syria and the Alabama pastor trying to bridge the divide.
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SportEntitled Millennial or starving ex-employee?
Entitled Millennial or starving ex-employee?
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SportCanadian serial killer book withdrawn
A memoir apparently written by a Canadian serial killer and put on sale online angers victims' relatives, reports say.
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SportCruz sacks top aide over doctored video
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz asks his campaign spokesman to resign after the staffer promoted doctored video of rival Marco Rubio on Twitter.
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SportVIDEO: Gabourey Sidibe on Oscars race row
Gabourey Sidibe tells the BBC she is hoping for more diversity at the Oscars in years to come.
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SportKasich: Women 'left kitchens' for me
Republican presidential candidate John Kasich tells a rally that he got support from "many women, who left their kitchens" when he first ran for office in the 1970s.
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SportTrump questions Rubio's eligibility
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump questions whether his rival Florida-born Marco Rubio, who finished second in South Carolina, is eligible to run for US president.
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Sport'Charlie Sheen effect' on HIV
Google searches for HIV rocketed to a record high in the US in the hours after actor Charlie Sheen announced that he was HIV positive, research reveals.
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SportKalamazoo killings baffle US police
Authorities in the US state of Michigan search for a motive after a taxi driver went on a random shooting spree on Saturday, killing six people.
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weight loss fitnessMGHfC review articles examine early-life risk factors, interventions for childhood obesity
As the rate of obesity in the U.S. population has risen dramatically, more and more children are becoming overweight at younger and younger ages.
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weight loss fitnessExposure to air pollution increases the risk of obesity
If findings of rat study are verified in humans, urgent action needed.Laboratory rats who breathed Beijing's highly polluted air gained weight and experienced cardio-respiratory and metabolic...
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weight loss fitnessIs height, weight linked to rise in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma?
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has been on the rise for the last 30 years. The reasons for this are unclear, but investigations into height and weight are yielding fresh clues.
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SportVIDEO: US voters 'more divided than ever'
Polls in the US show that voters are angry at the Washington establishment and that American society is as divided as never before.
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weight loss fitnessHow much water should I drink each day?
Persistent messages for drinking more water seem to be based on myth - even official advice is questionable. How much daily water do we really need?
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dimanche 21 février 2016
SportThe truth about the torso
Why a 19th Century female murderer is an important part of black history
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SportTaxi driver held over Kalamazoo deaths
A taxi driver is being held over the deaths of six people in an apparently random shooting spree in the Michigan city of Kalamazoo.
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SportThe man who made 'the worst video game in history'
The man who made 'the worst video game in history'
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samedi 20 février 2016
SportPolice hunt after shootings in Michigan
US police hunt for suspect in Michigan town of Kalamazoo after reports of up to six deaths in shootings.
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SportVIDEO: Emotional Jeb Bush quits US election
Jeb Bush has dropped out of the US Republican presidential race after a disappointing finish in the South Carolina primary.
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SportVIDEO: Hillary Clinton: 'This one's for you'
Hillary Clinton wins a narrow victory in the Nevada caucuses, the latest stage in the contest for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.
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SportJeb Bush drops out of Republican race
Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush drops out of the Republican race to be the presidential nominee, after failing to rank high in the first three state primaries.
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SportHarper Lee buried in Alabama hometown
Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, is buried in a private funeral in her hometown of Monroeville in Alabama.
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SportWhy is Facebook shutting down legal marijuana pages in the US?
Why Facebook is shutting down legal marijuana pages in the US
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SportHillary Clinton wins Nevada caucuses
US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton narrowly wins the Nevada caucuses in the Democratic race for presidential nominee.
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SportMeet the 'founding father' of electronica
Meet the 'founding father' of electronica
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SportVIDEO: Bernie fans want 'bold ideas' not realism
Hillary Clinton says Bernie Sanders is "making promises he can't keep" - but his supporters in Nevada say they care more about "bold ideas" than practical politics.
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SportFuneral Mass for US Justice Scalia
A funeral Mass is celebrated in Washington for US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who died last weekend at the age of 79.
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SportWhite House race enters key third round
The contest for Republican and Democratic contenders to become US presidential candidates enters a third round, in Nevada and South Carolina.
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SportSanders taps into anti-Obama sentiment
How disappointment with Obama is boosting Bernie Sanders
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SportVIDEO: The influence of Harper Lee's Mockingbird
Following the death of author Harper Lee, BBC News asks the people of South Carolina what the author and her seminal novel To Kill A Mockingbird meant to them.
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weight loss fitnessViagra relieves life-threatening condition in swimmers and divers
Athletes and divers who find that swimming-induced pulmonary edema prevents them from swimming in cold water may find relief in a small dose of sildenifil, or Viagra.
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vendredi 19 février 2016
SportOne 24-year-old's search for love on a phone
One 24-year-old's search for love on a phone
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SportObama visits Scalia's coffin
US President Barack Obama pays tribute to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia who died last week, throwing the court into uncertainty.
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weight loss fitnessFizzy drinks need child-friendly 'teaspoon labels' to spell out sugar content, say UK councils
Fizzy drink companies should put child-friendly labels on the front of their products spelling out the sugar content in teaspoons, in a bid to beat tooth decay and child obesity, councils say.
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SportLibya group 'threatened US interests'
Militants from the Islamic State group killed in a US air strike in Libya posed a threat to US and Western interests, the Pentagon says.
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SportLifelong Republicans turned off by Trump
Lifelong Republicans turned off by Trump
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SportUS man freed after 40 years in solitary
A man who has been in solitary confinement for more than four decades in the US state of Louisiana has been freed, says his lawyer.
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weight loss fitnessHow safe is the Paleo diet?
The popular low-carbohydrate, high-fat 'Paleo' diet can cause weight gain and predispose followers to diabetes, say researchers, who recommend a Mediterranean diet instead.
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SportYosemite 'firefall' has hikers transfixed
A rare phenomenon known as "firefall" has drawn visitors and photographers to Yosemite National Park in California.
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Sport'No personal attack' on Trump - Vatican
A spokesperson for Pope Francis says the pontiff's comments about US Republican candidate Donald Trump's pledge to build a wall with Mexico was not "a personal attack".
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SportUS author Harper Lee dies
American novelist Harper Lee, author of Pulitzer Prize-winning To Kill A Mockingbird, dies aged 89.
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SportVIDEO: What do Cubans think about Obama visit?
The BBC's Will Grant took to the streets of Old Havana to find out what ordinary Cubans think about US President Barack Obama's planned visit
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weight loss fitnessStudy: commercial weight loss system expands diabetes prevention access
A new randomized controlled study conducted by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers and published online in the American Journal of Public Health found that adults with prediabetes who...
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SportUS 'militarising South China Sea'
China accuses the US of militarising the disputed South China Sea, days after Beijing is accused of placing missiles on a contested island.
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SportYahoo looks to separate its Alibaba stake
The US search engine Yahoo has confirmed its looking at "strategic alternatives" for its business - including splitting off its stake in Chinese online retailer Alibaba.
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SportApple apologises for iPhone 'error 53'
Apple has said sorry to iPhone customers whose phones were disabled after third-party repairs and issued a fix for the problem.
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SportTrump praises Pope after US wall row
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump heaps praise on Pope Francis, hours after the pontiff questioned his Christian faith.
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weight loss fitnessBariatric surgery before knee replacement cost-effective in improving outcomes in obese patients
Obesity is not only a risk factor for developing knee arthritis. It is also linked to less favorable outcomes after joint replacement surgery.
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SportBig Lebowski house to open to public
A luxury house featured in the 1998 film The Big Lebowski is donated to an LA art museum.
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weight loss fitnessSugar tax could prevent 3.7 million cases of obesity over next decade, UK
A 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks could reduce obesity rates in the UK by five per cent1 by 2025 - equal to 3.
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SportCondom-for-porn measure rejected
California workplace safety officials vote against forcing porn actors to wear condoms to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
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jeudi 18 février 2016
SportObama imposes new North Korea sanctions
US President Barack Obama signs off new expanded sanctions on North Korea, weeks after the country fired a test missile.
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SportNordstrom sales disappoint investors
Department store Nordstrom sees its share price fall more than 7% in after hours trading after it reported lower than expected profits in the fourth quarter.
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SportHow Democrats are vying for black voters
How Clinton and Sanders are wooing African Americans
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weight loss fitnessGetting the right amounts of sleep and regular exercise lower stroke risk
Getting seven to eight hours of sleep a night and exercising 30 to 60 minutes, three to six times a week, are healthy behaviors that can greatly reduce adults' stroke risk, according to research...
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SportLA methane leak 'permanently sealed'
A gas well near Los Angeles that has caused a massive methane leak for four months has been "permanently sealed", state officials say.
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SportWorld economy 'needs urgent action'
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development calls for urgent action by world leaders to tackle slowing growth as it cuts global economic forecasts for 2016.
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SportUS plans to boost cable TV competition
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approves a proposal on Thursday that could boost competition in the cable set top box industry.
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SportPope questions Trump's Christianity
Pope Francis questions US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's Christianity over his call to build a border wall with Mexico.
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weight loss fitnessThe global healthy weight registry
If there is one thing to avoid when trying to lose or maintain a healthy weight, it's a restrictive diet! Instead, simple routine behaviors may be key.
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weight loss fitnessStudy finds stigma regarding weight loss may be overblown
A qualitative study from North Carolina State University finds that most people who have lost a lot of weight don't perceive themselves as being "judged" because they used to be overweight or obese...
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SportTeen 'fake doctor' says he wanted to help
Malachi Love-Robinson, 18, denies pretending to be a medical doctor after police arrest him in an undercover operation.
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SportObama used in Russia anti-smoking ad
An altered image of US President Barack Obama with a cigarette in his mouth is being used as part of an anti-smoking campaign in Russia.
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weight loss fitnessResearch sheds new light on whether we are all getting fatter
A study of trends in Body Mass Index (BMI) since 1992 for England has found that whilst BMI is rising across both sexes and within all social groups, there have been larger increases in those who...
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Sport'Unauthorised trousers' kill zoo otter
Canadian zoo staff disciplined after animal drowns inside pair of trousers.
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SportNike ends Pacquiao deal after gay slur
Nike terminates its relationship with Manny Pacquiao after the boxing great described homosexuals as "worse than animals".
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weight loss fitnessThe alcohol harm paradox explained
New research from a collaboration including Bangor University, Liverpool John Moores University and Alcohol Research UK explains why people in deprived communities have higher levels of...
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weight loss fitnessResearchers reveal new links between heart hormones, obesity and diabetes
Natriuretic peptide receptors proposed as new target for metabolic disorders.
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SportHacked hospital pays $17,000 ransom
A Los Angeles hospital has paid $17,000 (£11,800) to hackers after its computer systems were taken offline by ransomware.
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SportMan cleared in Paltrow stalking case
A man charged with stalking actress Gwyneth Paltrow is found not guilty.
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weight loss fitnessInsulin Resistance: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention
Find out what insulin resistance is and what role it plays in type 2 diabetes. Also see how this risk factor is tied to obesity and others, before prediabetes and diabetes develop.
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mercredi 17 février 2016
SportObama 'to make historic Cuba visit'
President Obama is to visit Cuba in the coming weeks as part of a broader trip to Latin America, reports say.
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SportVIDEO: Booker: 'Happy with the job I have'
Senator Cory Booker discusses his new book and how partisan politics are dividing Americans.
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SportS Carolina governor 'to endorse Rubio'
South Carolina Republican Governor Nikki Haley is endorsing Florida Senator Marco Rubio for president, US media report.
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SportHoverboard firm counter-attacks rival
A Chinese hoverboard maker whose stand was raided at the CES tech show is now claiming damages from the US firm that made a complaint.
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SportFed considered changing course on rates
Members of the Federal Reserve considered changing plans to raise interest rates throughout 2016 amid worries about heightened economic risks, minutes show.
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SportDonald Trump backs FBI on Apple ruling
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump says Apple should back down to the FBI's demands to access data on a phone belonging to the San Bernardino gunman.
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weight loss fitnessShocking amount of sugar found in many hot flavoured drinks
Up to 25 teaspoons of sugar per serving: equivalent to 3 cans of Coca Cola.With an estimated 1.
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SportPlanes collide on ground at Detroit
Two planes collide on the ground at an airport in Detroit but there are no reports of any injuries.
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SportLumineers: Nu-folk wore out its welcome
The Lumineers on being playlisted by Barack Obama
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weight loss fitnessMotivating employees to exercise: loss may be more effective than gain incentives
A trial of a workplace wellness program to encourage overweight and obese employees to exercise suggests that averting loss works better than seeking gain.
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weight loss fitness'Beiging' white fat cells to fight diabetes
Researchers are getting closer to learning how to turn white fat cells into brown fat cells, in a process called "beiging," to bring down blood sugar levels and fight diabetes.
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SportBombardier to cut 7,000 jobs worldwide
Canadian plane and train maker Bombardier will cut its workforce by about 7,000 - including 580 in Northern Ireland - over the next two years, it has said.
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SportJeb Bush's gun tweet backfires
Jeb's pro-gun tweet earns mockery online
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weight loss fitnessGut bacteria hold clues about type 2 diabetes
A study of the microbiome composition of identical twins suggests that, in future, type 2 diabetes could be diagnosed before symptoms show.
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weight loss fitnessWhere you live affects your health and risk of obesity
Where you live and how you feel about it affects your chances of being healthy or becoming obese, says a study based on data from Google Street View and self-reports by residents.
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SportApple rejects order to unlock killer's phone
Apple chief executive Tim Cook says his company will contest a court order to help FBI investigators access data on the phone belonging to San Bernardino gunman Syed Rizwan Farook.
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SportPolice Academy star George Gaynes dies
The actor George Gaynes, star of Police Academy and Punky Brewster, died on Monday, at the age of 98, his daughter confirms.
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SportVIDEO: Obama: 'Trump will not be president'
US President Barack Obama says Republican hopeful Donald Trump would not win the presidency because it is a "serious job".
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mardi 16 février 2016
SportTrump will not be president, says Obama
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump will not be president because it's a serious job, President Barack Obama has said.
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SportApple ordered to unlock gunman's phone
Apple is ordered to help FBI investigators access data on the phone of San Bernardino gunman Syed Rizwan Farook.
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SportUS flies stealth jets over South Korea
The US has flown four F-22 stealth jets over South Korea, in an apparent show of force following the North's recent nuclear tests.
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SportChina urges US Liu Xiaobo plaza veto
Beijing voices anger at a move to rename the street outside China's embassy in Washington after jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo, calling it a "political farce".
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SportMega bug may hit thousands of devices
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in some widely-used code. Device makers are being urged to act immediately to protect users.
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SportVIDEO: Why Americans love their guns
BBC News meets three US gun enthusiasts and tries to get beneath the surface of America's obsession with arms.
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SportObama warns Senate about Scalia seat
President Barack Obama urges the US Senate to consider a replacement on the Supreme Court for Justice Antonin Scalia, as a constitutional crisis looms.
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SportVIDEO: Moment Oklahoma bridge demolished
A 67-year-old bridge over the Fort Gibson Lake in Oklahoma has been demolished in a controlled implosion.
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SportBacardi and Cuba fight for Havana Club
Rum-maker Bacardi calls for US authorities to reverse a decision granting the Cuban government rights to the Havana Club label.
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SportApple to sell up to $12bn in bonds
Apple jumpstarted the US bond market on Tuesday with the announcement that it would sell up to ten groups of corporate bonds.
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SportUS Fed member wants break-up of banks
The newest policymaker at US Federal Reserve has called for banks to be broken up and says post-financial crisis safety measures do not go far enough
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SportUS to restore air service with Cuba
The United States is restoring regular air service with Cuba, a major step in normalising relations between the two countries after nearly five decades.
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weight loss fitnessRunning wheel sets off chain reaction to shrink tumor size
Mice that ran on a wheel for exercise started a process that led to natural killer cells fighting their tumors and shrinking them by 50%.
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SportIraq frees three kidnapped Americans
Three American citizens who were abducted in Iraq by unknown gunmen last month have been freed and handed over to the US embassy, US and Iraqi officials say.
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SportApollo pays $7bn for home security firm
Private equity fund Apollo plans to buy security company ADT for $6.9bn (£4.8bn).
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SportRubio campaign mistakes Canada for US
US presidential candidate Marco Rubio releases a new advert promising a return to "morning in America," but the ad has the sun rising on the Canadian city of Vancouver.
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SportUS Justice Scalia death questioned
Questions are raised over the handling of US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia's death, as Republicans and Democrats battle over his successor.
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SportBahrain charges US journalists
Prosecutors in Bahrain charge four US journalists with participating in an illegal gathering but release them pending investigations.
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lundi 15 février 2016
SportVIDEO: Obama approves US factory in Cuba
The Obama administration has approved the first US factory in Cuba in more than half a century.
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SportStars begin to arrive for Grammys
Stars from the music world have begun arriving at the Staples Center in Los Angeles for this year's Grammy Awards.
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SportUS hospital held to ransom by hackers
Computer systems at a Hollywood medical centre have been offline for more than a week following a "ransomware" attack.
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weight loss fitnessPaying employees to exercise doesn't work, but the reverse might
Financial incentives for promoting daily physical activity goals are most effective when the award can be lost, according to a randomized, controlled trial published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
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SportVIDEO: Scalia a 'Justice of great consequence'
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales pays tribute to Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia who died on Sunday
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SportGeorge W Bush to campaign for Jeb
Former President George W Bush is to hit the campaign trail in South Carolina to boost younger brother Jeb's faltering presidential bid.
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weight loss fitnessDoes eating fish during pregnancy lead to childhood obesity?
Pregnant women who eat fish more than three times a week may be putting their child at risk of rapid growth and obesity, due to potential hormone disruptions caused by pollutants.
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SportObama to make Scalia pick ‘in weeks’
A new Supreme Court judge to replace Justice Antonin Scalia will be nominated by President Obama after next week, says the White House.
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weight loss fitnessObesity crisis: make pub, restaurant and cinema chains show calorie counts, say UK councils
The Government should make it a requirement for pub, restaurant and cinema chains to spell out calorie content in food and drink, as part of its upcoming child obesity strategy, councils say.
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SportVIDEO: 'I'm so sorry': Columbine killer's mum
After years of silence Sue Klebold - the mother of one of the Columbine High School killers - has been speaking to BBC Newsnight's Kirsty Wark.
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weight loss fitnessManager supported wellness
Increase employee wellness and motivation by tying 10% of managerial salary increases to health initiatives.
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weight loss fitnessEating breakfast could help obese people get more active
Eating breakfast causes obese people to be more active, according to the latest research published from researchers at the University of Bath (UK).
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weight loss fitnessStudy finds mechanism by which obesity promotes pancreatic and breast cancer
Suppression of metastasis-promoting microenvironment by blocking signaling pathway may be particularly effective in obese patients.
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weight loss fitnessFrom huts to cities: Changes in dwellings impact microbe exposure for human immune system
The shift from living in jungle huts to cities has dramatically changed human exposure to certain microbes, which could have implications for healthy immune function, according to a study led by...
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dimanche 14 février 2016
SportRow over US Supreme Court future
The death of one of the most conservative members of the US Supreme Court, Justice Antonin Scalia, sparks a battle for its control.
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samedi 13 février 2016
SportTrump and Bush go head to head in debate
Front-runner Donald Trump and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush trade sharp blows over foreign policy in the latest Republican presidential debate.
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SportWhy Trump and Sanders aren't as revolutionary as they appear
Are the US firebrands really as revolutionary as pundits say?
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SportUS Supreme Court Justice Scalia dies
The Conservative US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has died, the Texas governor and media reports say.
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SportRepublicans trade blows ahead of debate
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz attack each other ahead of a debate between the remaining Republican contenders for US president in South Carolina.
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SportSeveral die in Pennsylvania pile-up
A number of people have died in a motorway pile-up involving more than 50 vehicles in Pennsylvania, authorities say.
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vendredi 12 février 2016
SportBill Murray 'throws phones from bar'
Hollywood actor Bill Murray offers to reimburse drinkers after allegedly throwing their mobile phones from a rooftop bar after they tried to take photos.
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SportLife as the mother of the Columbine killer
Dylan Klebold's mother breaks years of silence
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SportThe exoneration capital of the US
Harris County, Texas, has most convictions overturned
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SportVIDEO: Surfers take on 'hazardous' competition
Surfers in northern California compete in what has been dubbed one of the world's most dangerous sporting competitions.
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SportOhio police kill diner machete attacker
Police in the US state of Ohio shoot and kill a man who attacked four people with a machete in a Mediterranean diner.
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weight loss fitnessResearchers come up with new answers concerning a weight-regulating hormone
For years, scientists have failed to locate the DNA variants that control the weight-regulating hormone, leptin.
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weight loss fitnessTSRI study reveals new link between brain and fat burning circuit
A new study in animal models, led by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), is the first to show that oxygen sensing in the brain has a role in metabolism and sensing an organism's...
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SportMan missing 30 years remembers identity
A Canadian man who suffered a head injury and went missing for 30 years is set to be reunited with his family after remembering his identity.
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SportPakistan 'foils plot to free Pearl killer'
Pakistan's military says it has foiled a plot to free the British-born killer of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl from jail.
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SportVIDEO: FBI: Oregon stand-off ends 'peacefully'
A stand-off at a US wildlife sanctuary in the state of Oregon has ended peacefully, the FBI's agent in charge, Greg Bretzing, has confirmed.
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SportBarry Manilow rushed to hospital
The singer was taken to a Los Angeles hospital due to complications from emergency oral surgery.
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jeudi 11 février 2016
SportNY officer convicted in stairwell death
A New York City police officer has been convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting an unarmed black man in a darkened stairwell.
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SportWhat's Hillary Clinton's next move?
The Democratic nomination has become a real race
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SportMorgan Stanley to pay $3.2bn settlement
Morgan Stanley will pay $3.2bn (£2.2bn) to US authorities to settle claims that it misled investors about risky mortgage bonds sold before the financial crisis.
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SportAnxiety hits US and European markets
The FTSE 100 has fallen 2.4%, with US and European markets also posting sharp declines amid continued anxiety about the state of the global economy.
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SportIs there such a thing as a 'black vote?'
The Democratic voting bloc may not be a lock for Clinton
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SportClinton and Sanders vie for minorities
The concerns of minority voters will loom large in the next debate between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.
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SportThree Oregon armed occupiers surrender
One armed protester remains in an Oregon wildlife reserve, as three surrender after a 41-day stand-off over government control of local land.
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SportVIDEO: Cruise passengers on 'terrifying experience'
Passengers on board a cruise ship battered by a major Atlantic storm off the US east coast, have been speaking about their voyage on the high seas.
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SportGoogle defends UK tax arrangements
Google's UK chief defends the search giant's tax arrangements in a hearing before MPs on the Commons Public Accounts Committee.
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SportTwitter hit by faltering user growth
Shares of Twitter fall in after-hours trading as the companies earnings announcement shows growth faltering.
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weight loss fitnessScientific study review reveals health promoting potential of red raspberries
Components in red raspberries may have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and metabolic stabilizing activity, according to a comprehensive review of the available scientific literature published in...
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weight loss fitnessThe new health 'desert'? Reliable weight loss programs hard to find
A new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers concludes that people with medically serious weight problems can rarely find or have access to proven, reliable programs to help them shed pounds.
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SportVIDEO: WW2 lovebirds' emotional reunion
A couple who were separated following the Second World War have been reunited after more than 70 years apart.
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weight loss fitnessBeing lazy might shrink your brain
A sedentary lifestyle has numerous negative health implications, including obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. Now, it seems, we can add 'smaller brain' to that list.
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mercredi 10 février 2016
SportFBI surrounds last Oregon occupiers
The FBI moves in on the last occupiers of a wildlife reserve in Oregon who are protesting against federal control of local lands.
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SportUS government sues Ferguson on policing
The US government files a lawsuit against the Missouri town of Ferguson, after it rejects reforms outlined following the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager.
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SportAUDIO: Has Sesame Street been gentrified?
Sesame Street's Elmo explains why his neighbourhood seems to have gone upmarket.
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SportLA to spend $1.9bn on homeless crisis
The US city of Los Angeles, known as the homeless capital of America, is passing a $1.87bn (£1.29bn) plan to help get 40,000 people off the streets.
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SportChristie ends bid for the White House
Republican Chris Christie drops out of the US presidential race after a disappointing finish in New Hampshire.
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weight loss fitnessBarley 'reduces appetite and improves metabolism'
Study participants who ate barley kernel bread for 3 days had improved metabolisms for up to 14 hours and decreased blood sugar and insulin levels, researchers say.
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weight loss fitnessGastric bypass surgery at ages older than 35 years associated with improved survival
Lance E. Davidson, Ph.D., of Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, and colleagues examined whether gastric bypass surgery is equally effective in reducing mortality in groups undergoing surgery at...
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SportTrump: I'd beat Clinton to White House
Republican Donald Trump says he would easily beat Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in a presidential contest for the White House after a convincing win in New Hampshire.
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SportThieves steal Pins from US tax agency
The US government's tax collection agency says attackers fooled its computers into generating more than 100,000 tax return Pin codes.
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weight loss fitnessStudy offers treatment hope for sleep disordered breathing
People with a condition that causes them to stop breathing in their sleep could be helped by new research.
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weight loss fitnessCommon gene variant influences girls' food choices
The same gene variant may lead girls to make healthy or unhealthy food choices - depending on their early socio-economic environment.If you're fat, can you blame it on your genes?
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SportYellen warns US economy has worsened
US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen pours cold water on the prospect of a second rise in interest rates any time soon.
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weight loss fitnessWound-healing intestinal bacteria: Like shrubs after a forest fire
In injured mouse intestines, specific types of bacteria step forward to promote healing, scientists have found.
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weight loss fitnessResearch shows weight loss and improved cholesterol levels with walnut-rich diet
A walnut-rich, higher fat diet showed comparable weight loss to a lower fat, higher carbohydrate diet among overweight and obese women.
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weight loss fitnessA math test a day keeps the weight away, by activating brown fat
Mildly stressful situations can activate brown fat to burn energy and metabolize glucose, implying a potential role for low-level stress in treating obesity and diabetes.
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mardi 9 février 2016
SportTrump and Sanders win New Hampshire
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders both win decisive victories in the New Hampshire primary, the second contest in the race for US presidential nominees.
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SportObama proposes $10 a barrel oil tax
President Obama releases his final budget proposal, which includes a $10.25 per barrel tax on oil.
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SportThe chair modelled on a baseball mitt
The chair designed to fit like a baseball glove
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SportCourt halts Obama's key climate plan
President Obama's plans to regulate emissions of carbon dioxide from US power plants are stalled by the Supreme Court.
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SportMan 'hurls alligator' into restaurant
A man in Florida is facing charges of aggravated assault after allegedly throwing an alligator into a fast-food restaurant.
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weight loss fitnessBarley helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce appetite
A recent study from Lund University in Sweden shows that barley can rapidly improve people's health by reducing blood sugar levels and the risk for diabetes.
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weight loss fitnessBacterial molecules discovered in processed foods could unlock key to healthier diets
Our favourite foods could be made healthier thanks to a new technique developed by the University of Leicester which has identified harmful bacterial molecules in certain processed foods such as...
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SportWhy more Americans are giving up their passports
Why expats are handing back their passports
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weight loss fitnessMore evidence that "metabolically healthy obesity" is not a harmless condition
According to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine, patients who are overweight or obese, even in the absence of metabolic abnormalities, are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease...
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SportPaltrow takes stand in stalking trial
Gwyneth Paltrow tells a Los Angeles court she feared for her family's safety after receiving multiple letters from a man accused of stalking her.
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SportGoogle boss becomes highest-paid in US
The chief executive of Google, Sundar Pichai, has been awarded $199m (£138m) in shares, a regulatory filing reveals.
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lundi 8 février 2016
SportNew Hampshire set for key US primary
People in New Hampshire prepare to vote for Democrats and Republicans seeking their party nomination in the first primary of the US presidential race.
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SportBloomberg 'looks at' US presidency bid
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he is considering running for US president, the first time he has confirmed he is eyeing a bid.
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SportIS widow charged over US hostage death
The widow of a former senior Islamic State leader is charged over the death of US hostage Kayla Mueller last year, the US justice department says.
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SportViewpoint: Are Donald Trump and his rivals a big joke?
Are Trump and his rivals a big joke, asks PJ O'Rourke
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SportSikh barred from flight 'over turban'
Sikh actor Waris Ahluwalia claims he was barred from boarding an Aeromexico flight because of his turban.
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SportUS to help S Korea missile defence
The US will help South Korea deploy an advanced missile defence system as soon as possible, officials from the Pentagon have said.
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SportHillary Clinton's problem with women
She has a problem with women and especially younger women.
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SportCanada to end IS strikes by 22 February
Canada will stop bombing targets in Syria and Iraq belonging to the Islamic State group by 22 February, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says.
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SportCanadian twins die in bobsled accident
Canadian authorities identify the teenage twin brothers who were killed over the weekend in a toboggan accident in Calgary.
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SportEmpire State Building hit by drone
A man charged with crashing a drone into the Empire State Building has apparently tweeted that a policeman had told him it was "fine" to fly there.
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SportFiat shares fall as investigation widens
Shares of Fiat Chrysler fall more than 7% on Monday as an investigation into its vehicles widened.
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SportObamas bemoan White House wi-fi
The Obamas lament the patchy wi-fi coverage in the White House during a TV interview.
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SportWhy was Beyonce's Super Bowl show significant?
Beyonce, the Black Panthers and the Super Bowl
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SportChicago officer sues shot teen's family
A white Chicago police officer who fatally shot a black teenager sues his family for $10m (£6.9m), claiming emotional distress.
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dimanche 7 février 2016
SportBroncos beat Panthers in Super Bowl
Peyton Manning's Denver Broncos upset the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Santa Clara to win their third Super Bowl.
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weight loss fitnessUK public back ban on children's junk food advertising
Three quarters of the UK public back a ban on junk food advertising before the 9pm TV watershed, according to a new YouGov survey* published by Cancer Research UK today (Monday 8th February).
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SportThe 'fat girl' everybody loved
Remembering the 'fat girl' everybody loved
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SportHow the British and Americans started listening in
How did the Five Eyes come to work together?
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SportVIDEO: The UK and US intelligence relationship
A look at why the UK and US have a strong intelligence relationship.
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SportGerman arm of Maple Bank shut down
The German arm of Canada's Maple Bank is closed by German authorities over concerns about its financial position.
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SportVIDEO: Frozen 'car park' unexpectedly melts
A frozen lake being used as a car park at the annual Winter Fest event in Wisconsin, US, melts leaving vehicles submerged in the water.
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SportHot Licks singer Hicks dies at 74
Singer-songwriter Dan Hicks, best-known as the lead musician with the acoustic band Hicks and His Hot Licks, dies at the age of 74.
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SportRevenant director wins top award
Alejandro Inarritu wins the top prize at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) awards for his film The Revenant, boosting his hopes for the Oscars.
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samedi 6 février 2016
SportA troubled year for American football
Super Bowl brings curtain down on troubled year
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SportVIDEO: Rubio and Christie clash in TV debate
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie attacks Senator Marco Rubio in the latest TV debate among Republican candidates running for US president.
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SportVIDEO: What's Marco Rubio's story?
The BBC's Emily Maitlis travels to Marco Rubio's hometown in Miami to find out more about about the Republican rising star.
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SportVIDEO: A taxi ride with a difference
In the run up to the New Hampshire primary, BBC Pop Up is picking up voters to talk about their thoughts on the presidential candidates.
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SportRepublicans prepare for latest TV battle
Republicans seeking the party's nomination to run for the White House are set for the latest TV debate in New Hampshire, ahead of a key primary there.
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SportLA mayor's slow jam about road closure
The mayor of Los Angeles comes up with novel way of warning residents about a major traffic closure: singing a slow jam.
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SportPentagon releases prisoner abuse photos
The Pentagon releases nearly 200 photographs linked to allegations of abuse by the US military in Iraq and Afghanistan over a decade ago.
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vendredi 5 février 2016
SportHollywood tackles concussion head-on
New Will Smith movie tackles head injuries in sport
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SportSixth man on Moon Edgar Mitchell dies
US astronaut Edgar Mitchell, who was the sixth man to walk on the Moon and believed in aliens, dies at the age of 85.
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SportTwitter shuts 125,000 'terror' accounts
Twitter has suspended more than 125,000 accounts since mid-2015 "for threatening or promoting terrorist acts", the social media company says.
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SportWhat does it mean to be a US progressive?
The political term is at the centre of the Democratic race
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SportSecurity ramped up for Super Bowl 50
Security is tight as Santa Clara prepares to host the Super Bowl on Sunday, and protests continue over the plight of homeless residents in nearby San Francisco.
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SportUS economy adds 151,000 jobs in January
The US economy added 151,000 jobs in January, helping to push the country's unemployment rate down to 4.9%, official figures show.
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weight loss fitnessImpact of high fructose on health of offspring
In a study to be presented on Feb. 5 in the oral session at 1:15 p.m. EST, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting™, in Atlanta, researchers will...
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weight loss fitnessStudy: Vacations can lead to weight gain, contribute to 'creeping obesity'
A week's vacation may leave many adults with a heavier midsection--extra weight that can hang around even six weeks post-vacation.
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SportMassive crane collapses in New York
A large construction crane has collapsed in lower Manhattan in New York City, killing one person and injuring at least two others.
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SportLeBlanc 'amazed' by Top Gear reaction
Former Friends star Matt LeBlanc says he "can’t believe the response" to news he will co-host the new series of Top Gear, when the BBC show returns in May.
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weight loss fitnessGraphical display of nutrition information helps keep health-conscious eaters on target
Diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease can often be prevented or treated by managing the intake of certain nutrients.
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weight loss fitness'Stop using BMI as measure of health,' say researchers
New study shows using BMI alone mislabels over 54 million Americans as unhealthy when blood pressure, cholesterol and other cardiometabolic measures show they are not.
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weight loss fitnessEarly poverty disrupts link between hunger and eating
How much you eat when you're not really hungry may depend on how well off your family was when you were a child, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the...
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jeudi 4 février 2016
SportPlans put forward to cap US gas leak
Plans have been put forward to cap a huge gas leak near Los Angeles by the end of next week, a Californian official says.
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SportClinton and Sanders in first showdown
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are to go head-to-head for the first time in a TV debate, as they vie to be the Democratic presidential pick.
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SportUS in $450m aid plan for Colombia peace
President Barack Obama says he will ask the US Congress for $450m (£309m) in aid to help Colombia implement a peace deal with the Farc rebel group.
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SportEarth, Wind & Fire founder White dies
Maurice White, founder of US soul band Earth, Wind & Fire, has died aged 74, his brother says.
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weight loss fitnessObesity associated with ADHD in females
Obesity and ADHD have been found to coincide in females, says a new study that has followed participants from 1976-2010, suggesting a need for greater awareness of the risks.
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SportEx-drug CEO mocks Congress amid inquiry
Former head of Turing Pharmaceuticals refuses to answer questions at a congressional hearing focused on the company's drug pricing policy.
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SportRubio see surge of support after Iowa
US presidential hopeful Marco Rubio has received several high-profile endorsements, after a surprising and strong finish in the Iowa caucuses.
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SportCDC's alcohol advice for women is mocked
Internet users mock US alcohol advice for women
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weight loss fitnessObesity and weight gain in HIV-infected adults on antiretroviral therapy: what's the harm?
The percentage of HIV-infected adults who were obese-body mass index >30 kg/m2-when they began antiretroviral therapy (ART) doubled over a 12-year period.
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SportLe Blanc to be Top Gear co-presenter
New Top Gear line-up to include US actor Matt Le Blanc as Chris Evans' co-presenter, BBC announces.
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mercredi 3 février 2016
SportGoPro shares fall 19% on quarterly loss
GoPro shares fall as much as 19% in after-hours trade in the US after the firm's latest results show a loss-making December quarter.
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SportI am a progressive, insists Clinton
Hillary Clinton has defended her progressive record after Democratic rival Bernie Sanders mounted an attack on her links to Wall Street.
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SportVIDEO: President Obama visits Baltimore mosque
President Obama makes his first trip to an American mosque since taking office.
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SportAmbitious TPP trade deal signed
The long-awaited Trans Pacific Partnership, one of the biggest multinational trade deals ever, is formally signed in Auckland, New Zealand.
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SportRedstone steps down from CBS board
Sumner Redstone steps down from his position as executive chairman of the CBS board of directors.
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SportColombia leader to seek US help on Farc
Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos says he will ask President Obama to help implement an imminent peace agreement with the Farc.
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SportUS judge allows Cosby assault case
US prosecutors can proceed with a sexual assault charge against comedian Bill Cosby, a judge in Pennsylvania rules.
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SportVIDEO: Escaped NY prisoner 'sorry for causing fear'
David Sweat, who escaped from a New York prison in 2015, sparking a three-week manhunt, appears in court.
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Sport'NFL star had brain trauma disease'
NFL legend Ken Stabler suffered from a brain disease linked with repeated head trauma, a report claims.
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SportRick Santorum ends bid for US president
Republican Rick Santorum is dropping his bid for US president, according to US media reports.
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SportObama condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric
Barack Obama condemns "inexcusable political rhetoric" about Islam in his first visit to a US mosque as president
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SportNew trial sought in 'Serial' case
A convicted murderer whose case was the focus of a wildly popular podcast is in court for a chance at a new trial.
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weight loss fitnessCNIC researchers discover a new target for the treatment of fatty liver disease
Two proteins, p38 gamma and p38 delta, control the accumulation of fat in the liver, a process linked to the development of insulin resistance and diabetes, which are common outcomes of obesity.
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weight loss fitnessClean kitchens cut calories - Cluttered kitchens cause over-snacking
Cluttered and chaotic environments can cause stress, which can lead us to grab more of the indulgent snacks-- twice as many cookies according to this new study!
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SportTrump wants Iowa rematch over 'fraud'
Presidential candidate Donald Trump calls for a new election in Iowa, accusing the Republican winner, Ted Cruz, of fraud.
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weight loss fitnessBrain wiring explains why weight loss is more challenging for women
A hormone that regulates body weight is less efficient in women's brains than in men's, a new study finds, making it harder for women to lose weight.
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weight loss fitnessNew syndrome which causes obesity and intellectual disability identified
Scientists at The University of Manchester have discovered a new genetic syndrome of obesity, over-eating, mental and behavioural problems in six families, from across the world.
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weight loss fitnessNew study finds simplified nutritional labels spur healthier choices in grocery stores
When it comes to making healthier food purchases in our nation's grocery stores, the simpler the nutritional packaging is, the better.
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SportRand Paul drops out of White House race
Republican Senator Rand Paul drops out for race for US president after a disappointing fifth place finish in the early voting state of Iowa.
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weight loss fitnessPenn Nursing study answers: What's a good breakfast for kids?
A team of researchers, led by Tanja Kral, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, concluded that a breakfast...
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weight loss fitnessNew research shows each hour of sedentary time is associated with a 22 percent increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Each extra hour of daily sedentary time (for example spent sitting at a computer) is associated with a 22% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, concludes new research published in...
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SportUS state executes oldest death row man
The US state of Georgia executes its oldest death row inmate, Brandon Astor Jones, after a last-minute appeal by his lawyers is rejected.
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mardi 2 février 2016
SportCalifornia firm sued over gas leak
California Attorney General Kamala Harris files a lawsuit against SoCal, the company responsible for a huge gas leak near Los Angeles.
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SportChipotle's profit hit by food scare
Chipotle Mexican Grill has posted a 44% drop in profit to $67.9m for the three months to December, following last year's E. coli outbreak.
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SportMissing US children from 1979 identified
Missing US children from 1979 identified - after BBC story
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SportAmerican exceptionalism in a time of American malaise
An empty boast at home and term of derision abroad?
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SportCosby case 'should be dismissed'
A former district attorney says his decision not to charge US comedian Bill Cosby with sex crimes is 'binding' and further prosecution is not possible.
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SportYahoo to cut its workforce by 15%
The internet company Yahoo is cutting its workforce by about 15% in an attempt to improve its profitability.
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SportSexually transmitted case of Zika in Texas
The first known case of the Zika virus being sexually transmitted in the US has been reported in Texas.
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SportVIDEO: Meet Phil the psychic groundhog
Thousands of people in the Pennsylvanian town of Punxsutawney have been celebrating Groundhog Day, alongside a groundhog who predicts when winter will end.
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SportWhite House race moves to New Hampshire
Republicans and Democrats vying to stand in the US presidential election arrive in New Hampshire after Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton win in Iowa.
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weight loss fitnessYoung African-Americans underestimate stroke risk, according to nursing study
Young African-Americans often hold a distorted view of their personal risk for a stroke, two nursing researchers at Georgia State University's Byrdine F.
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weight loss fitnessStudy strengthens evidence linking autism to maternal obesity-diabetes
Scientists show they can use electronic medical records and birth information to verify and strengthen an already suspected link between autistic children and pregnant mothers with obesity and...
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weight loss fitnessWhen food alters gene function
As the study shows, a high-fat diet during pregnancy and lactation leads to epigenetic* changes in the offspring.
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lundi 1 février 2016
SportTed Cruz wins Iowa Republican vote
Texas Senator Ted Cruz has won the Iowa Republican caucuses, the first vote of the US 2016 presidential election, ahead of Donald Trump and Marco Rubio.
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SportSan Francisco police probed over Woods
The US Justice Department announces an investigation into the San Francisco police force after the fatal shooting of a black man, Mario Woods.
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SportLandmark deal for Canada rainforest
Indigenous tribes, timber firms and environmental groups in western Canada hail a deal to protect one of the world's largest temperate rainforests.
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SportGoogle owner takes top spot from Apple
Alphabet- Google's parent company- has surpassed Apple as the world's most valuable company.
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SportCanada radio host in sex assault trial
Former Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) radio host Jian Ghomeshi goes on trial on charges of sexual assault and choking.
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SportTwitter shares jump on possible deal
Shares of Twitter shoot up, following speculation of a potential deal between the social media company and the private equity firm Silver Lake.
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weight loss fitnessGreater weight loss during aging associated with increased risk for mild cognitive impairment
Increasing weight loss per decade as people age from midlife to late life was associated with an increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to an article published online by JAMA...
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weight loss fitnessPuberty earlier for overweight, later for obese boys
On finding evidence of earlier puberty for overweight, and later puberty for obese boys, researchers call for further studies into the links between race, gender, BMI and puberty.
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weight loss fitnessCholesterol levels improve with weight loss and healthy fat-rich diet
Weight loss in overweight women reduces risk of disease.A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine study finds that weight loss programs that provide healthy fats, such as olive oil...
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