SportVIDEO: Turtle treated for buoyancy disorder

A turtle in Seattle has undergone experimental therapy involving a hyperbaric chamber to try and treat its buoyancy disorder.

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SportTesla launches 'affordable' Model 3

Telsa unveils its much-anticipated Model 3 electric car saying it will cost $35,000 and have a range of at least 215 miles (346km) per charge.

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SportMcDonalds to open 1,250 China outlets

McDonald's is to open 1,250 new restaurants in China as part of Asian expansion plans as it focuses on high-growth markets to boost sales.

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SportVIDEO: China and US to cooperate on nuclear safety

China and the United States agree to work together more closely on nuclear safety.

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weight loss fitnessOver fifty per cent of obese Spanish workers are metabolically healthy

About half of obese individuals in a working population in Spain are metabolically healthy - they are obese but do not present metabolic abnormalities like disturbed insulin signaling or...

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SportUS and China to co-operate over N Korea

China and the United States will work together to prevent further nuclear missile tests by North Korea, US President Barack Obama says.

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SportStars turn out for Bowie tribute

An all-star tribute concert to David Bowie, announced hours before he died in January, takes place in New York.

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SportCalifornia on track for $15 minimum wage

The US state is set to be the first to raise its minimum wage $15 per hour after a proposal passed both houses of the state legislature.

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SportNew evidence of Viking life in America?

A new discovery has revealed that the Vikings may have travelled hundreds of miles further into North America than previously thought.

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SportVIDEO: World On The Move: The Dancer

Dancer Richard Peacock explains why he is leaving the US to train with an Indian dance company in Mumbai.

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SportAt nuclear summit, experts talk strategy

Obama’s fight against red mercury

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SportVIDEO: Aerial footage shows US tornado damage

Buildings, including homes and churches, have been destroyed or severely damaged after a series of tornadoes struck southern US states.

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SportVIDEO: Ex-US football star: 'No more excuses'

Briana Scurry, Former goalkeeper for the US Women's team, tells the BBC "there are no more excuses" for paying the women less than the men.

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Sport'At least three shot' at US bus station

A gunman opened fire in a Greyhound bus station in Richmond, Virginia, and multiple people were hurt, local media report.

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SportMan shot by US police 'begged for life'

An unarmed man shot and killed by a police officer in the US state of Arizona had begged for his life, according to newly released reports.

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SportUS and China to sign climate treaty

The world's two largest carbon emitters have issued a joint statement confirming that both countries will sign the Paris Climate Agreement next month.

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SportUS travel 'Not a 10' tweet prompts scorn

The US State Department apologises for tweeting that Americans not considered attractive should not fall victim to scams overseas.

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SportControversy over Hamilton casting call

Multicultural musical Hamilton comes under fire for seeking "non-white men and women" for future roles in the show.

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SportVIDEO: Trump's twists and turns on abortion

Republican front-runner Donald Trump has changed his view on abortion several times, from pro-choice in 1999 to pro-life with exceptions today.

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weight loss fitnessDaily serving of pulses may aid long-term weight loss

Want to lose weight and keep it off? A new study suggests eating 130 g of dried beans, dried peas, chickpeas or lentils every day could help.

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SportCyber criminals 'hacked law firms'

Cyber criminals have been targeting major law firms in what may be an attempt to gather information for insider trading deals, according to reports.

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SportGE aims to lose 'too big to fail' label

General Electric's financing arm - GE Capital- asks regulators to remove it from the list of institutions deemed "too big to fail" after having shrunk its business.

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SportUS women footballers sue over pay

Five senior members of the World Cup-winning women's US football team sue the national federation for wage discrimination.

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weight loss fitnessCan videogames improve health outcomes in children?

The videogames for health (G4H) field is pursuing innovative, potentially highly effective methods for changing behaviors and affecting health outcomes in children, but more research, defined...

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weight loss fitnessParents' binge eating, restrictive feeding practices may be reactions to kids' emotions

A new study of more than 440 parents and their preschoolers offers insight into why some parents who binge eat also may try to restrict their children's food intake, placing their children at...

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weight loss fitnessResearchers uncover key scientific and statistical errors in obesity studies

A special statistical series in the journal Obesity identifies common scientific and statistical errors in obesity-relate studies, challenges assumptions about weight loss, and calls for increased...

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weight loss fitnessGenerating good fat by pushing the right buttons

Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have identified a protein complex that is required for conversion of "bad" white fat to "good" brown fat.

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SportFBI agrees to unlock another iPhone

The FBI offers to unlock another iPhone for police after revealing it could access the handset used by San Bernardino killer Syed Farook.

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SportVIDEO: Giant sinkhole opens up in Florida

Residents have been forced to leave their homes on a mobile home Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida, after a large sinkhole appeared nearby.

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SportVIDEO: Tornados tear through Oklahoma

At least nine people were injured when a series of tornadoes tore through the US state of Oklahoma.

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SportVIDEO: US to put more soldiers in Europe

Russia has criticised a US plan to station around 4,000 more soldiers in Europe from the beginning of 2017.

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SportUS to transfer more Guantanamo inmates

The Pentagon plans to move roughly a dozen inmates from the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to at least two countries.

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SportMapping safe toilets for transgender Americans

Mapping safe facilities for transgender Americans

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SportUS $86m spy plane 'never used'

The US Drug Enforcement Agency spent $86m (£60m) on a spy plane to be flown in Afghanistan, but it was never used, a government report says.

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SportSanders' minority voters speak up

Hashtag calls attention to ignored voting block

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SportNYC may regulate costumed performers

New York City's council is considering legislation to restrict where performers dressed as characters like Elmo and Spiderman can solicit business.

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SportTrump: Punish women for illegal abortions

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump calls for "some form of punishment" for women who have abortions, if it becomes illegal.

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SportNo charges over fatal US police shooting

Minneapolis police officers will not be charged in the fatal shooting of unarmed black man Jamar Clark.

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SportSex worker spied by drone pleads guilty

A woman in Oklahoma pleads guilty to a lewdness charge after being caught on camera by a local "drone vigilante".

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SportChicago murder rate up 84% this year

Chicago's troubled police force has a new boss, as new figures show murders up 84% so far in 2016 compared with last year.

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SportBacklash over 'anti-transgender' US law

Major firms including Bank of America reject North Carolina's new law which ends anti-discrimination protection for gay and transgender people.

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SportVIDEO: Clinton labels Trump a 'political arsonist'

Hillary Clinton has called Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump a "political arsonist".

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SportVIDEO: The world's most expensive trainers

The most expensive pair of trainers have been unveiled in New York, designed by Bicion and Mache Customs

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weight loss fitnessStudy explores carb-loading's effect on the heart

Drinking a high carbohydrate shake can have an acute and detrimental effect on heart function, a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) has found.

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weight loss fitnessClassroom program increases school breakfast participation, not obesity

Serving free breakfast in New York City's classrooms has boosted the number of students eating what some consider the most important meal of the day at school, according to research by New York...

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SportN Marianas rush to restrict gun access

"Sweeping" legislation is in the works after US court strikes down Pacific territory's handgun ban.

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SportTrump withdraws nominee pledge

US Republican frontrunner Donald Trump says he will not support any nominee but himself, backing away from a previous pledge to party unity.

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SportVIDEO: Donald Trump to 'stick by' aide

Donald Trump has said he will 'stick by' the campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, who has been charged with assaulting a journalist.

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SportMississippi woman guilty in IS case

A Mississippi woman pleads guilty to charges that she tried to join the so-called Islamic State militant group in Syria.

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SportMy life as a sex-trafficking victim

I applied for a job in the US - and was forced to do sex work

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SportThe battle against 'gay conversion' in US

The battle against 'gay conversion' in US

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SportVIDEO: Female WW2 pilots fight for Arlington burial

Female WW2 pilots fight for Arlington burial

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SportSeveral dead in Canadian plane crash

At least six people die after a small private plane crashes on an island off the east coast of the Canadian province of Quebec.

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Sport'No charges' over US balcony collapse

A District Attorney investigating a balcony collapse in Berkeley, California, that killed five Irish students and one Irish-American says she will not be bringing any criminal charges in connection with the incident.

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SportOscar-winning US actress Patty Duke dies

American actress Patty Duke, who won an Oscar for playing Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker in 1963, dies aged 69.

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SportYellen: Fed should 'proceed cautiously'

US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen says global risks mean that the Fed should "proceed cautiously" before raising interest rates.

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SportUS orders families out in S Turkey

The US military says it is ordering families of defence personnel out of southern Turkey amid fears for their safety.

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SportTrump aide charged with assault

Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski charged with assaulting journalist at campaign event

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SportUS pulls Tanzania aid over Zanzibar poll

A US government aid agency pulls $472m (£331m) of funding for a Tanzanian electricity project after criticising elections in Zanzibar.

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weight loss fitnessEnzyme may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease caused by HIV medications

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 37 million people are living with HIV. Antiviral medications are used to control the disease and prevent its progression to AIDS.

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SportObama blames media for Trump's success

US President Barack Obama says the media is partly to blame for the rise of Republican Donald Trump as a political force.

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weight loss fitnessCell-free DNA triggers obesity-related inflammation

The release of cell-free DNA from dying fat cells may contribute to obesity-linked tissue inflammation and metabolic dysfunction, a new study in mice suggests.

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weight loss fitnessGenetic cause found for loss of beta cells during diabetes development

Understanding a hidden killer.New research by Dr. Sylvie Lesage, scientist at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital (CIUSSS- East Montreal) and associate research Professor at University of Montreal...

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weight loss fitnessVoice-controlled nutrition tracker may aid weight loss

Spoken-language app makes meal logging easier, could aid weight loss.For people struggling with obesity, logging calorie counts and other nutritional information at every meal is a proven way...

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weight loss fitnessNew hope for a type 2 diabetes cure

Leukemia drug holds promise for patients with type 2 diabetes.The cancer treatment drug Imatinib, otherwise known as Gleevec is approved to treat various forms of cancer, mostly notably chronic...

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SportUS-Turkey: The strained alliance

Can Turkey patch up relations with Washington?

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SportFBI breaks into dead gunman's iPhone

FBI breaks into dead San Bernardino gunman's iPhone without Apple's help, ending court case

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SportVIDEO: US shooting 'act of a single person'

Capitol Police Chief Matthew Verderosa says he believes a gun suspect at the US Capitol building's visitor centre in Washington acted alone.

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SportVIDEO: 'They told us to hit the floor so we did'

A man who was in the US Capitol building's visitor centre when shots were fired describes the moment they were told to get down.

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SportVIDEO: Visitor Centre 'told us to be quiet'

Tourists Madelyn and Jared Morris describe what happened when shots broke out during their trip to the US Capitol building's visitor centre in Washington.

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SportValeant boss to testify on drug pricing

The chief executive of Valeant Pharmaceuticals has been ordered to give evidence about rising drug prices to a Senate committee.

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SportVIDEO: Footage of Washington shooting scene

Gunshots have been reported at the visitor centre at the US Capitol in Washington and workers have been told to take shelter.

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Sport'Gunshots' at US Capitol in Washington

Gunshots are reported at the visitor centre at the US Capitol in Washington DC and workers are told to take shelter.

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SportAnbang ups offer for Starwood to $14bn

Chinese insurance firm Anbang raised its offer for Starwood Hotels to $14bn (£9.8bn), extending a bidding war with Marriott.

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SportMusic streaming service boss departs

Shares in Pandora have fallen more than 10% after the US music streaming service said chief executive Brian McAndrews had left the company.

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SportGeorgia vetoes 'religious freedom' bill

The governor of the US state of Georgia vetoes a "religious freedom" bill after facing pressure from business interests.

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SportCracks emerge in US Supreme Court fight

Several Republican senators are considering Merrick Garland's nomination to the Supreme Court despite calls to leave the selection to the next president.

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SportToronto says goodbye ex-mayor Rob Ford

The former mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, who died of cancer this month, is lying in repose in a ceremony in Toronto and visitors are paying their respects.

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SportFidel Castro scorns Obama's Cuba visit

Fidel Castro breaks his silence over President Obama's Cuba visit in a damning letter published in a state-run newspaper.

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weight loss fitnessAll-out sprints may do more harm than good

Intense exercise training may help you boost your cardiovascular health and lose calories, but starting from scratch can lead to a buildup of unhealthy levels of free radicals.

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SportUS museum returns statue to Cambodia

A US museum returns to Cambodia an ancient statue of a Hindu god, stolen from the South East Asian country during its civil war.

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weight loss fitnessLosing weight with a high-protein diet can help adults sleep better

Overweight and obese adults who are losing weight with a high-protein diet are more likely to sleep better, according to new research from Purdue University.

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weight loss fitnessHeart attack patients getting younger, more obese

Despite increased understanding of heart disease risk factors and the need for preventive lifestyle changes, patients suffering the most severe type of heart attack have become younger, more obese...

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weight loss fitnessSleep tight -- gene responsible for sleep deprivation and metabolic disorders identified

The sleep habits of fruit flies are remarkably similar to humans. They get most of their sleep at night, certain drugs and stimulants like caffeine can negatively affect their sleep, and if they...

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SportTV nun Mother Angelica dies aged 92

Mother Angelica, a US Roman Catholic nun who founded a global media empire, dies aged 92.

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SportBatman v Superman takes $424m globally

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice takes $424m (£300m) at the box office worldwide in its first five days - despite poor reviews.

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SportTrump laments 'ripped off' America

US presidential hopeful Donald Trump vows an "America First" foreign policy and says many nations, including allies, have "ripped off" the US.

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SportTribeca festival withdraws MMR film

New York's Tribeca film festival will not show Vaxxed, a controversial film about the MMR vaccine, its founder Robert De Niro says.

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SportVIDEO: US police find Mexico border drug tunnel

US police have released pictures of a drugs smuggling tunnel that runs from a restaurant in Mexico to a house in California.

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Sport'The Obama Show' in Havana

Backstage with President Obama on his trip to Cuba

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SportActivist investor wants new Yahoo board

Activist investor Starboard Value calls for replacement of entire Yahoo board after its "dismal performance".

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SportSanders battles to claw back Clinton

Bernie Sanders takes his battle with the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination for the US presidency, Hillary Clinton, to Hawaii, Washington and Alaska.

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SportBrussels shows a vast gap between US parties

Will Clinton bring parties together on counter-terrorism?

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weight loss fitnessFruit juices and smoothies have 'unacceptably high' sugar content

Fruit juices and smoothies may contain more sugar than you expect. New research reveals that one juice may contain a child's recommended sugar intake for a whole day.

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SportVIDEO: Bird steals the show at Sanders rally

US Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was interrupted by a bird landing on the podium at a campaign rally.

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SportThe 40-year hurt

How Springsteen helps makes sense of this year's election

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SportThe families whose homes were demolished by mistake

The families who lost their homes in a disastrous mistake

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SportChina's complex relationship with Trump

Why some in China love the Donald

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SportCruz blames Trump for 'tabloid smear'

The feud between Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Donald Trump is becoming increasingly personal, with Mr Cruz accusing "sleazy Donald" of spreading rumours.

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SportLong voting lines in Arizona decried

Officials in Arizona are asking the US Department of Justice to investigate the lack of polling stations in poor or minority areas for the state's primary.

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SportUS man arrested over old video rental

A North Carolina man is arrested after he failed to return a movie he rented 14 years ago.

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SportUS man 'stole N Korea state secrets'

A US citizen detained in North Korea says he stole military secrets to aid South Korea, during a press conference organised by Pyongyang.

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SportUS economic growth revised upward

The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2015, according to official figures.

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SportVIDEO: John Kerry: 'We will not be intimidated'

The US Secretary of State John Kerry has delivered a message of defiance to so-called Islamic State militants while visiting Brussels.

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weight loss fitnessSerious heart attacks affecting younger people

The age at which people have a serious heart attack fell over 2 decades, from 64 to 60; rates of all risk factors increased, despite growing awareness of cardiovascular risks.

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weight loss fitnessUltrasound-estimated fat content in muscles may be an indicator of physical health

Ultrasound-estimated percent intramuscular fat of muscles in the lower extremity was inversely associated with physical activity level and positively associated with body mass index in a recent...

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weight loss fitnessGenetically altering female mice prevents diet-induced obesity, study shows

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeking a way to combat the growing epidemic of obesity have found that deleting microRNA-155 in female mice prevents diet-induced...

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SportVIDEO: US and Russia in Syria peace process pledge

US Secretary of State John Kerry says he has agreed with Russia to accelerate work towards a political transition in Syria.

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SportVIDEO: Driver survives fall from rooftop car park

Baltimore County officials have released security camera footage showing the moment a car fell from the fourth floor of a parking garage.

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SportVIDEO: BBC Pop Up heads to India

India is not only home to the world's largest democracy, but it will soon also be home to our travelling documentary unit, BBC Pop Up.

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weight loss fitnessNew computational simulation method reveals significant degeneration of knee cartilage in overweight people over time

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease in which the articular cartilage protecting the joint starts to degenerate and wear off over time.

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weight loss fitnessProlonged sitting responsible for more than 430,000 deaths

Sitting for more than 3 hours a day accounts for around 3.8% of all-cause deaths over 54 countries, according to the result of a new study.

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weight loss fitnessSmoking cessation benefits persist in spite of weight gain in patients with mental illness

The weight gain that can result from quitting smoking does not eliminate the reduction in cardiovascular risks associated with smoking cessation among patients with serious mental illness, at least...

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weight loss fitnessExercise in older age may protect memory and thinking skills

Moderate or intense exercise in older age could slow brain aging by 10 years, a new study suggests, providing further evidence of the brain benefits of physical activity.

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SportVIDEO: Obama invited to tango in Argentina

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were both invited to step out and try Argentina's national dance, the tango, at an official state dinner.

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SportVIDEO: 'Dog carer' for cheetah cubs born by C-section

Five cheetah cubs who lost their mother just after they were born, are being taken care of by a companion dog at the Cincinnati Zoo in the US.

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weight loss fitnessDigital health tool helps cardiac rehab patients shed more pounds

Study shows smartphone app, Web portal help patients adhere to diet, exercise plans post-heart attack.

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SportProject Greenglow and the battle with gravity

The mystery behind Project Greenglow

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weight loss fitnessFootball training reduces the risk of disease in elderly men

A new scientific study shows that long-term recreational football training produces a number of marked improvements in health profile for 63-75 year old untrained men -- including a reduced risk of...

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weight loss fitnessChemical exposure linked to 1.4 billion euros in women's health care costs

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may raise risk of developing endometriosis, uterine fibroids.

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weight loss fitnessBPA substitute in food packaging triggers fat cell formation

Researchers have found that exposure to bisphenol S - a substitute for the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A - induces human fat cell formation.

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SportWhy Rob Ford was a typical Canadian

Why the former mayor of Toronto was a typical Canadian

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SportTrump and Clinton roll on with Arizona

US presidential front-runners, Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump, have won the Arizona primaries, US media project.

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SportUS air strike 'kills Yemen militants'

A US air strike kills dozens of fighters from al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) in a mountainous region of Yemen, the Pentagon said.

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SportArgentine tornado Macri has Obama in his sights

Argentine president has Obama in his sights

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SportVIDEO: Cubans hear of Obama's 'hand of friendship'

On the last day of his historic visit to Cuba, President Barack Obama has urged Cubans to look to the future with hope.

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SportTrump struggles to win over Mormons

Presidential candidate Donald Trump has won over large blocs of religious voters, but one group of faithful conservatives has resisted - Mormons.

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SportObama invokes 'future of hope' for Cuba

In his keynote speech during his visit to Cuba, US President Barack Obama says it is time to bury the past and build a brighter future of US-Cuban relations.

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SportFormer Toronto Mayor Rob Ford dies

Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford has died at 46 after fighting cancer, his family says.

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weight loss fitnessThe weight of rejection

For heavier individuals, the anticipation of rejection drives down self-esteem and ratchets up stress, say UCSB psychologists.

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SportWith court fight ahead, Obama 'plays it straight'

Why President Obama's nomination disappointed right and left

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weight loss fitnessUS adults get failing grade in healthy lifestyle behavior

Only 2.7 percent of the U.S. adult population achieves all four of some basic behavioral characteristics that researchers say would constitute a "healthy lifestyle" and help protect against...

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weight loss fitnessReverse your diabetes - and you can stay diabetes-free long-term

A new study from Newcastle University has shown that people who reverse their diabetes and then keep their weight down remain free of diabetes.

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SportSpielberg lured Ford to Indiana role

Harrison Ford says he did not want to appear in a fifth Indiana Jones film unless Steven Spielberg was directing the film.

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SportFormer Intel chief Andrew Grove dies

Andrew Grove, one of the architects of semiconductor giant Intel's success, dies aged 79.

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SportIndian Wells CEO quits in equal pay row

Indian Wells tournament chief Raymond Moore resigns after his controversial comments about equal pay in tennis.

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SportTrump reveals unorthodox foreign policy views

Trump fleshes out his international policy priorities

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SportVIDEO: Cuba dissidents: 'We have the right to protest'

As US President Barack Obama holds talks with the Cuban President, Raul Castro, on day two of his visit to Cuba, citizens and dissident groups give their reaction.

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SportFBI 'may be able to unlock iPhone'

The FBI says it may have found a way to unlock the San Bernardino attacker's iPhone without Apple's assistance.

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SportHogan wins more damages over sex tape

US ex-wrestler Hulk Hogan wins $25m in extra damages from Gawker over a leaked sex tapes, days after he was awarded $115m from the gossip site.

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SportMurder charge for pianist's wife in US

The estranged wife of world-renowned concert pianist Vadym Kholodenko is charged with killing their two daughters in Texas, US officials say.

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SportObama and Castro: Embargo must end

President Barack Obama and President Raul Castro hold a joint news conference in Cuba, discussing human rights and lifting the trade embargo.

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SportVIDEO: Obama in Cuba for historic visit

President Obama arrives in Cuba for a historic visit marking a new chapter in US-Cuban relations, dogged until recently by decades of Cold War animosity.

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SportVIDEO: Cuba visit: View from Little Havana, Miami

The BBC's Nick Bryant finds out how Cuban exiles in Miami's Little Havana are reacting to President Obama's historic visit to Cuba for talks with its communist leader.

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SportTrump names foreign policy advisers

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reveals the first members of his foreign policy team.

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SportApple unveils smaller iPhone and iPad

Apple has announced a smaller version of the iPhone and iPad Pro at an event hosted in San Fransisco and streamed online.

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SportVIDEO: Cheetah cubs born in rare c-section

Five cheetah cubs are in critical care after being born in rare caesarean section procedure

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SportVIDEO: Airbnb cashes in on Cuba tourism

As Cuba opens up to visitors from the US and elsewhere, Laura Trevelyan reports on one American company aiming to take advantage of a shortage of places for tourists to stay.

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weight loss fitnessCould your commute improve your physical health?

Research using data from 150,000 commuters shows that even catching the bus or train to work could help shed weight and reduce BMI compared to driving.

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SportDjokovic questions tennis equal prize

Tennis champion Novak Djokovic questions equal prize money saying men should get more than women, as he celebrates a win in California.

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SportVIDEO: Obama visits new US Embassy in Cuba

President Obama arrives in Cuba for a historic visit marking a new chapter in US-Cuban relations, dogged until recently by decades of Cold War animosity.

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SportObama making historic Cuba visit

President Obama will make history on Sunday when he flies to Cuba to visit the island and hold talks with its communist leader, Raul Castro.

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SportUS hotel firm strikes historic Cuba deal

US hotel company Starwood becomes the first American firm to agree a deal with Cuba since the revolution of 1959, on the eve of President Obama's visit to the island.

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SportVIDEO: Obama appears on Cuban comedy show

US President Barack Obama has appeared on a Cuban comedy show ahead of his visit to the country on Sunday.

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weight loss fitnessCrunch effect: how the sounds of eating curb the appetite

A new study suggests that if we can hear the sound of our own mastication, we will probably eat less. Researchers say the findings could help reduce the risk of obesity.

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SportVIDEO: Ladies in White prepare for Obama visit

In Cuba, President Barack Obama will meet some of the Ladies in White - a dissident group formed in 2013 by the wives of Cuban political prisoners.

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SportVIDEO: The photo blogger calling out Donald Trump... and other trends of the week

... and other trends of the week

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SportHighway blocked by anti-Trump protest

An Arizona highway is blocked by protesters before a Donald Trump rally in Arizona, as demonstrations take place in New York.

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SportUS marine dies in Iraq rocket strike

A US marine has died and several other American servicemen have been injured by rocket fire from outside the city of Mosul, the Pentagon says.

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weight loss fitnessHigh-fat diet may put future generations at risk of disease

Eating a high-fat diet may put your children at risk of diabetes and obesity, says a study that indicates the tendency may be passed on through epigenetic mechanisms.

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SportVIDEO: Cheetah cubs given critical care

Five cheetah cubs born last week by caesarean section at a Cincinnati Zoo in the United States are now under critical care in the zoo's nursery.

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SportIs this Canada's most dangerous woman?

Is this Canada's most dangerous woman?

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SportVIDEO: Key moments in Cuba-US relations

President Barack Obama's visit to Cuba is the latest stage in the dramatic relationship between the US and its neighbour.

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SportHulk Hogan wins Gawker sex tape case

Retired pro wrestler Hulk Hogan is awarded $115m in damages from Gawker website over sex tape

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SportMitt Romney: Vote Cruz over 'Trumpism'

The former presidential candidate will vote for Texas Senator Ted Cruz, saying he is "repulsed" by the Republican front-runner Donald Trump.

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SportUS nuclear arms guards in drug case

The US Air Force is investigating 14 guards at a nuclear weapons site after they were accused of using illegal drugs, including cocaine.

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SportTexas pianist finds two daughters dead

Police in the US state of Texas are investigating after a world-renowned concert pianist found his two daughters dead in the home of his estranged wife.

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SportVIDEO: Bald eagle hatches in Washington DC

A camera has captured the hatching of bald eagles in Washington DC.

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SportTrudeau recommends seven new senators

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recommends seven new senators for appointment to the Governor General, aiming to make the chamber more independent.

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SportPentagon nominates female combat chief

US Defence Secretary Ash Carter nominates General Lori Robinson as the first female to lead a combatant command at the Pentagon.

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SportFBI warns on risks of car hacking

The FBI issues a public bulletin laying out the risks of car hacking and suggests ways the public can protect their vehicles.

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SportCuban woman receives letter from Obama

US President Barack Obama sends a letter to a Cuban woman as direct mail services are restored between the two countries.

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SportChina's Anbang closes in on Starwood

Chinese insurer Anbang agrees to buy a US hotel chain, Starwood, after it offers more than the previous suitor, Marriott International.

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weight loss fitnessStudy shows bariatric surgery better than intensive lifestyle and drug interventions at reversing diabetes in mildly to moderately obese patients

New research shows that bariatric surgery (also known as obesity surgery) is much more effective than an intensive lifestyle/medication intervention at reversing type 2 diabetes in patients with...

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weight loss fitnessEnzyme controls food intake and drives obesity

Researchers have identified an enzyme in the brain that plays a key role in regulating how much food mice eat in one sitting, finding that deletion of this enzyme caused the mice to increase their...

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weight loss fitnessAppetite controlled by brain enzyme, researchers find

Scientists believe they have stumbled across a neurological key to appetite control, with potential applications for obesity prevention.

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SportLA worker dies after 53-storey fall

An electrician dies in Los Angeles after falling 53 storeys from the site of what will be the US West Coast's tallest building.

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SportFBI: IS inspired California attacker

A student who is accused of stabbing four people at a California university was inspired by the so-called Islamic State, the FBI says.

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SportVIDEO: How dangerous is Donald Trump?

Group rates Trump president a threat to global security

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SportVIDEO: Afghan artisans back on the rise

'Living exhibition' introduces artisans to the US

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SportVIDEO: Dog found five weeks after being lost at sea

A dog that was lost at sea and presumed dead for five weeks has been found alive. BBC News spoke to her owner Nick Haworth.

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SportUS troops punished over hospital attack

The US military disciplines more than a dozen service members after an air strike on an Afghan hospital killed 42 people last year.

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SportCanada's retirement age 'back to 65'

Justin Trudeau says that he will restore eligibility for Old Age Security to age 65 from 67, reversing his predecessor Stephen Harper's policy.

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SportAUDIO: The 'last American' in Damascus

Thomas Webber is believed to be the last American living in Damascus. He tells the BBC he feels safer there than in any US city.

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SportVIDEO: Trudeau: 'I'll keep saying I'm a feminist'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will continue saying he is a feminist "until it is met with a shrug."

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weight loss fitnessAging happens faster with poor diet and no exercise

A fast-food diet leads to weight gain and faster development of disorders normally associated with aging, but exercise can mitigate the effects.

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SportIslamic State 'has committed genocide'

US says Islamic State group has committed genocide against Yazidis, Christians and Shia Muslims.

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SportSeaWorld to end orca breeding programme

US animal theme park SeaWorld says it is ending its controversial orca breeding programme

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weight loss fitnessThis necklace hears what you eat

The food-tracking wearable device may help fight diabetes, obesity and more.Carrots and apples not only taste different. They make distinct sounds when chewed.

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SportTrump presidency rated top global risk

Donald Trump winning the US presidency is considered one of the top 10 risks facing the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

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SportObama issues new North Korea sanctions

US President Barack Obama issues an executive order imposing new sanctions on North Korea, following a recent nuclear test and satellite launch.

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weight loss fitnessHealth effects of sit-stand desks and interventions aimed to reduce sitting at work are still unproven

An updated Cochrane Review, published in the Cochrane Library, says that the benefits of a variety of interventions intended to reduce sitting at work are very uncertain.

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SportFrank Sinatra Junior dies, aged 72

The American singer Frank Sinatra Junior, who carried on his father's legacy, dies hours before he is due to give a concert in Florida.

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SportVIDEO: Film relives first mass US college shooting

A documentary about the infamous 1966 University of Texas tower shootings has been making an impact at the SxSW film festival in Austin, Texas.

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SportWho is funding the US election?

Who is funding the US election?

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SportDC metro to reopen after shutdown

Washington's Metro, the second busiest subway system in the US, will reopen on Thursday after a unprecedented daylong shutdown over safety concerns.

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SportTrump predicts 'riots' if not nominee

Presidential hopeful Donald Trump has said his supporters will "riot" if he is denied the Republican nomination despite winning the popular vote.

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SportUS urges North Korea to free student

The US calls on North Korea to immediately release an American student sentenced to 15 years' hard labour for crimes against the state.

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SportProsecutors out in election night surprise

A huge night for Black Lives Matter at the ballot box

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SportApple: 'US Founders would be appalled'

Apple calls the US government's request to help it unlock an iPhone a "stretch" of the law and says the US Founders would be "appalled".

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SportOscars board gets new 'diverse voices'

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which awards the Oscars, adds "diverse voices" to its board after a row about ethnic diversity.

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weight loss fitnessMechanism revealed linking liver disease and obesity

Kanazawa University researchers find similarities in the impeded signalling between central insulin activity and glucose production in the liver for both obese mice and mice that have had the vagus...

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SportPeabody Energy on verge of bankruptcy

The largest coal mining firm in the US - Peabody Energy - says it is considering filing for bankruptcy protection.

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SportObama 'picks Supreme Court nominee'

President Obama nominates Merrick Garland to be the next US Supreme Court Justice, ABC News reports.

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weight loss fitnessA boost in microRNA may protect against obesity and diabetes

Obesity, which is associated with low-grade inflammation, is an important contributor in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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SportHillary Clinton sparks 'shouting' row

Clinton 'shouting' comments spark complaints of sexism

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SportVIDEO: What's it like being Donald Trump's butler?

Anthony Senecal has been Donald Trump's butler for almost 30 years.

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weight loss fitnessPlanned C-section after previous one does not increase child's health risk

Babies born by planned Cesarian section to mothers who previously gave birth by one do not have a significantly higher risk of poor health outcomes in the future.

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SportVIDEO: Confetti and tears in Republican race

After five key states voted for the party nominees, which Republican took the top spot?

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SportHomeless man gets $100,000 police reward

A homeless man from San Francisco is to receive a reward of $100,000 (£71,000) for helping police recapture two prison inmates who had escaped.

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SportUS student jailed in North Korea

An American student is sentenced to 15 years hard labour for crimes against the state in North Korea, after admitting trying to steal a propaganda sign.

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SportVIDEO: Donald Trump speech after Florida win

Donald Trump has won the crucial Republican presidential primary in Florida. He is speaking to supporters at a rally in the US state.

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SportWashington DC metro shuts for 29 hours

Washington DC's subway system will be shut down for 29 hours for emergency safety checks.

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SportBig Florida wins for Trump and Clinton

Decisive wins projected for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in crucial Florida presidential primary, as Marco Rubio drops out of the Republican race.

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SportVIDEO: Results of US election primaries

Five US states are holding primary elections for November's presidential poll, in a crucial round that could give Democratic and Republican front-runners a chance to cement their leads.

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SportRussian state TV swings behind Trump

A top presenter on Russian state TV comes out firmly in favour of Donald Trump in his bid to become US president.

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SportGoogle urges self-drive rules shake-up

Google and other tech firms tell US lawmakers that individual states should be prevented from creating a patchwork of self-driving car laws.

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SportMan pleads guilty to Celebgate hacks

A US man is charged with hacking the Apple iCloud and Gmail accounts of celebrities and stealing nude photos and videos from them.

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weight loss fitnessWhat incentives work best to get a team to exercise more?

Allocating rewards among both the individual and team performance is most effective for increasing physical activity.Does it help to reward people if you want them to exercise more?

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weight loss fitnessGood news! You're likely burning more calories than you thought when you're walking

Leading standardized equations used to predict or estimate walking energy expenditure -- calories burned -- count too few calories in nearly all cases on level surfaces, study finds; new method...

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SportFifth Indiana Jones film announced

Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg are teaming up for a fifth Indiana Jones film, the Walt Disney Company announces.

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SportValeant shares dive as it cuts forecast

Shares of pharmaceuticals company Valeant plunge by more than 40% after it misses revenue expectations and cuts its forward guidance.

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weight loss fitnessStudy examines link between genetically elevated maternal BMI and higher offspring birth weight

In a study that included more than 30,000 women, genetically elevated maternal body mass index (BMI) and blood glucose levels were potentially causally associated with higher offspring birth...

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SportUS states vote in Super Tuesday II

Five US states hold primaries, known as Super Tuesday II, for November's election, giving Democrat and Republican front-runners a chance to cement their leads.

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weight loss fitnessNo dramatic shifts in BMI for overweight girls a year after receiving fitness assessment

Teens being classified as overweight in school fitness reports does not appear to have any impact on short-term changes in body mass index, finds a new study by New York University's Institute for...

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SportVIDEO: Obama lends a hand for White House rap

President Obama assisted musician Lin-Manuel Miranda in his performance of a government-related rap freestyle at the White House.

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SportNFL admits football-brain disease link

An NFL official acknowledges a link between head trauma in American football and the brain disease CTE.

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SportSony buys Michael Jackson music venture

Sony is paying Michael Jackson's estate $750m (£526m) for the late pop star's share of a joint music venture that it does not already own.

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SportCould Hillary Clinton face jail time?

Will Hillary Clinton get off easy?

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SportNew faces in the US National Portrait Gallery

The new faces of American portraits

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SportVIDEO: Florida showdown in US election campaign

Ahead of another important day of primary voting on the US election campaign trail the BBC's Nick Bryant assesses the battlefield.

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SportIS commander Omar Shishani 'dead'

Omar Shishani, a senior commander of so-called Islamic State, has died following a US air strike, the Pentagon has confirmed.

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SportVIDEO: Palin blasts 'punk-ass thuggery stuff'

US Republican politician Sarah Palin has criticised protesters' "punk-ass thuggery" at a rally for presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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SportAvon to move headquarters to UK

The cosmetics company Avon plans to move its headquarters to the UK and cut 2,500 jobs worldwide as part of a turnaround plan.

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SportVIDEO: How Trump deals with rally protesters

US presidential candidate Donald Trump often yells at protesters to "get out" of his rallies and says that he wish he could knock them out.

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SportDriver 'blames Uber' for shooting spree

A US Uber driver who is accused of killing six people tells police that the Uber app took over his "mind and body".

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SportGross proceeds with suit against Pimco

Investor Bill Gross can move forward with a lawsuit against his former company, Pimco, a judge ruled.

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SportDriver sorry for US snow dog race crash

The driver of a snowmobile that killed a dog and injured several others has apologised and said he did not deliberately drive into the dog-sled teams.

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SportSarah Palin's husband seriously hurt

Sarah Palin's husband Todd is injured in a snow machine crash, with the former Alaska governor pulling out of a campaign event for Donald Trump.

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weight loss fitnessObesity is risk factor for rare type of stroke in women using oral contraceptives

Obese women who used oral contraceptives appeared to have increased risk for a rare type of stroke known as a cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) compared with women of normal weight who did not use...

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SportApollo buys The Fresh Market for $1.3bn

Private equity group Apollo has agreed to pay $1.3bn (£906m) for grocery chain The Fresh Market.

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weight loss fitnessLack of TRPV2 impairs thermogenesis in mouse brown adipose tissue

Brown adipose tissue (BAT), a major site for mammalian non-shivering thermogenesis, could be a target for prevention and treatment of human obesity.

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weight loss fitnessRetirement is good for your health

Study finds that retirement leads to positive lifestyle changes.A landmark study led by University of Sydney has found that people become more active, sleep better and reduce their sitting time...

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weight loss fitnessA younger sibling may be good for your child's health

Becoming a big brother or big sister before first grade may lower a child's risk of becoming obese, a new study led by the University of Michigan suggests.

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weight loss fitnessAlmost 1/3 of infertile men at increased risk of metabolic diseases as they age

Men with fertility problems are at increased risk of metabolic diseases as they age, according to work being presented at the European Association of Urology conference in Munich.

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SportChina's Anbang in $6.5bn US hotel deal

Chinese insurer Anbang agrees to buy a US luxury hotel collection from private equity giant Blackstone for a reported $6.5bn (£4.5bn).

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US Democratic hopeful Bernie Sanders calls Donald Trump a liar after the Republican front-runner accused him of sending protesters to disrupt his rallies.

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An Amtrak derails near Dodge City, Kansas, with about 20 people injured, the company says in a statement.

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Will the 15 March primary in Florida be the end of the beginning or beginning of the end for Trump opposition?

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Harassed scientist channels her rage online

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Why is maths education a huge political issue in America?

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How Tim Robbins has cut prison reoffending rates

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Why daylight saving time riles many Americans

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weight loss fitnessKeep moving to halve the risk of Alzheimer's

Put on your dancing shoes. Any kind of exercise appears to boost brain volume and decrease the risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, says a new study.

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weight loss fitnessSalt could lead to weight gain by driving fatty food intake

Two new studies suggest salt may lead us to overeat by interrupting the biological mechanisms that tell us when we are full. As such, too much salt could lead to weight gain.

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Is there anything to back up Donald Trump's claim?

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SportSnowmobile hits dog-sleds in US race

One dog has been killed and several others injured after a snowmobile was deliberately driven into two dog-sled teams in Alaska, officials say.

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President Barack Obama warns White House contenders to avoid fanning tensions, a day after a Donald Trump rally was called off amid clashes.

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A 107-year-old grandmother, famous for dancing with President Obama, has received the Presidential Medal of Honor for her years of volunteer service.

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Protester Jedidiah Brown went up on the stage at the cancelled Donald Trump rally in Chicago and says he was told to "go back to Africa".

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US Republican favourite Donald Trump cancelled his latest presidential rally after clashes erupted between his supporters and protesters

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SportTrump calls off rally amid protests

US Republican Donald Trump calls off Chicago rally on safety grounds after protesters clash with supporters.

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Barack Obama finds leadership can only take you so far

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SportClinton in Nancy Reagan Aids gaffe

Democrat presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton praises Nancy Reagan for starting a "national conversation" on Aids in America, infuriating activists.

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Russian officials criticise a lack of communication by the US authorities over the death of Mikhail Lesin, a former aide to President Putin.

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Progressive rock legend Keith Emerson has died aged 71, a former Emerson, Lake and Palmer bandmate confirms

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SportFans revolt after gay TV character killed off

How gay fans protested when TV character was killed off after lesbian kiss.

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US carmakers General Motors and Ford both announce strategies geared at taking on the tech world's growing influence in the car industry.

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weight loss fitnessYounger siblings: are they better for older child's health?

They do more than wreak havoc on the older sibling's life; a new study suggests the birth of a younger sibling lowers the chances of the older child becoming obese.

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Former US Republican hopeful Ben Carson confirms his support for frontrunner Donald Trump in the presidential race.

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weight loss fitnessFamily-based counselling increases physical activity and improves diet quality in children

A recent Finnish study showed that individualised and family-based lifestyle counselling helps 6-8-year-old children increase their physical activity levels and improve their diet quality during a...

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weight loss fitnessBurning more calories associated with greater gray matter volume in brain, reduced Alzheimer's risk

Whether they jog, swim, garden or dance, physically active older persons have larger gray matter volume in key brain areas responsible for memory and cognition, according to a new study by...

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weight loss fitnessNew gene variants found in childhood body mass index

An international team of scientists has identified novel gene locations associated with childhood body mass index (BMI)--an important measurement related to childhood obesity.

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weight loss fitnessLead exposure changes gut microbiota, increases chance for obesity

Exposure to lead during early development can alter the the gut microbiota, increasing the chances for obesity in adulthood, researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health have...

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SportVIDEO: Obama and Trudeau trade jokes

US President Barack Obama and Canada's new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have lavished praise on each other during the first official visit by a Canadian leader in nearly 20 years.

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weight loss fitnessBrown fat keeps blood sugar in check

Australian scientists have shown that brown fat - a special type of fat that burns energy to produce heat - may also help to keep blood sugar steady in adults.

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weight loss fitnessScientists watch activity of newborn brain cells in mice; reveal they are required for memory

Findings may offer insight into a range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety and mood disorders.

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The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan and Anthony Zurcher explain how the Republican primary contest could end up in a contested convention.

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SportHow did Obama and Cameron fall out?

How did Obama and Cameron fall out?

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Will Canada's Trudeau eclipse Obama?

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Presidential hopeful Marco Rubio has his last chance to make an impact in a Republican debate before Tuesday's do-or-die contest in Florida.

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SportApple stance in iPhone row 'corrosive'

The US Department of Justice says Apple "deliberately raised technological barriers" in bid to block the government over the iPhone access row.

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President Obama dismisses suggestions that he is responsible for the rise of Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump.

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A chemical weapons expert from the group Islamic State (IS) has been captured by the US, the Pentagon said.

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weight loss fitnessBus drivers' health at risk due to sedentary behaviour

Bus drivers are typically sitting for more than 12 hours a day due to the demands of the job - three hours longer than office workers.

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Wired magazine, which mistakenly replaced Donald Trump's name with the text "Someone With Tiny Hands" on its website, has explained how the error occurred.

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weight loss fitnessTracking the social networks of genes disrupted in complex diseases

Innovative software tools allowed the scientists to construct accurate "maps" of gene networks for about 400 different human cell and tissue types, ranging from immune cells to brain tissues...

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weight loss fitnessBreast cancer has a higher incidence in obese women because fat facilitates cancer stem cells expansion

An international team of researchers, with the participation of the University of Granada (UGR), has revealed new data on why breast cancer has a higher incidence and is more aggressive in obese...

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weight loss fitnessEarly childhood offers opportunity to head off metabolic syndrome, obesity

Research conducted at LSU Health New Orleans School of Public Health has found that exposure to poverty does not produce metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers in young, healthy children.

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weight loss fitnessResearchers at the University of Bonn boost fat-burning

The number of overweight people is increasing worldwide -- and thus the risk of developing diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

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weight loss fitnessKansas State University researcher finds integrated approach critical to teen health

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SportCanada's Trudeau begins US state visit

Canada's newly-elected liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives in Washington for the first state visit by a Canadian leader in nearly 20 years.

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weight loss fitnessChinese exercise is good for the heart

Tai Chi, Qigong and other Chinese exercises can improve cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure and reducing 'bad' cholesterol levels.

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weight loss fitnessOver half of America's calories come from 'ultra-processed' foods

New research, published this week in The BMJ, finds that ‘ultra-processed’ foods contribute to 90% of the total added sugar in American diets.

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SportGunmen kill five at Pennsylvania party

At least five people are killed in a shooting near Pittsburgh, in the US state of Pennsylvania, officials say, with two suspects still at large.

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SportClinton and Sanders spar in Florida

Democratic Party presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders spar over immigration at a TV debate in Florida, ahead of a key vote in the state.

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Democratic US presidential hopefuls Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton unite against Donald Trump in a televised debate held in Miami.

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Liberal Member of Parliament Mauril Belanger, diagnosed with ALS last year, is "speaker for a day" in the Canadian House of Commons.

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SportNancy Reagan's casket viewed by public

The casket of former US First Lady Nancy Reagan is placed in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California for public viewing before her funeral.

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Latinos in the US have become increasingly frustrated that actors from their community are struggling to win Oscars and secure significant parts in films.

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Volkswagen's top executive in the US steps down nearly six months after the German carmaker became engulfed in the diesel emissions scandal.

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A New York federal court finds a US Air Force veteran guilty of trying to join the self-styled Islamic State (IS).

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is having talks and a state dinner with President Obama, bringing his star power to the White House.

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Mobile payment firm Square, founded by Twitter's Jack Dorsey, beats earnings expectations in its first financial report as a public company.

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Donald Trump plugged some steaks at his latest press conference. But was the meat even his own brand?

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A dog which got stuck on a frozen lake in Utah had to be rescued by air boat after being trapped for several days.

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SportWhat Canadians think of the US election

What Canadians think of the US election

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A chemical weapons expert from the self-styled Islamic State group in Iraq has been captured by US special forces and is being questioned, reports say.

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A four-year-old boy accidentally shoots and injures his mother in their car in northern Florida, US media report.

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weight loss fitnessRevisiting breast density, exercise and breast cancer

A new study challenges commonly held views about the causative relationship between physical activity, breast density and breast cancer.

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The father of a British IndyCar driver who was fatally injured during a race in the US describes it as a "freak accident".

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weight loss fitnessStudy shows exercise DOES curb your hunger

Scientists at Loughborough University have found exercising is more effective than food restriction in helping limit daily calorie consumption.

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weight loss fitnessCan mindful eating help lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease?

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Amazon is criticised for trying to scare warehouse workers with videos that show how it caught and fired employees accused of stealing.

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weight loss fitnessResearchers unlock mechanisms in the brain that separate food consumption from cravings

Researchers investigating eating disorders often study chemical and neurological functions in the brain to discover clues to overeating.

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weight loss fitnessA gut check for PCOS-related obesity

In a mouse model of polycystic ovary syndrome, researchers find links between changes to gut bacteria and obesity, diabetes.

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weight loss fitnessTrouble sleeping? The size of your tongue and tonsils could be why

UB research calls on dentists to increase role in treating people with obstructive sleep apnea, sleep-related disorders.

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weight loss fitnessKids with high BMI more impatient and impulsive - greater risk of pedestrian injury

Child development experts already know obese children are at greater risk than their peers for developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, and joint problems.

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weight loss fitnessDiabetes treatment can reduce mammographic density

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weight loss fitnessBeing overweight or short could hinder life prospects

People who are overweight or shorter in height are more likely than normal-weight or taller peers to have a poorer socioeconomic status, a new study reveals.

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Michael White, the British producer behind cinema and stage productions, dies aged 80 in California, his ex-girlfriend reveals.

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In March 1999, communist Cuba's national baseball team played a US major league baseball team for the first time.

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In search of Donald Trump's Scottish roots

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US production focuses on Othello's Muslim roots

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Soldiers get set at Alaska training centre

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US presidential hopefuls face voters in Michigan, Mississippi, Idaho and Hawaii, in the latest party contests ahead of November's election.

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Sexual transmission of the Zika virus is more common than previously thought, the World Health Organization says.

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A US tourist has died and several people have been hurt in a spate of stabbings and shootings near Tel Aviv and in Jerusalem, Israeli officials say.

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SportSecond arrest over Tyshawn Lee murder

A second man is charged with murder after being linked to the fatal Chicago shooting of a nine-year-old, apparently because of his father's gang ties.

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SportFreddie Gray officer 'must testify'

A Maryland court rules a police officer must testify in the cases of colleagues charged over the custody death of Freddie Gray, local media report.

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SportHarper Lee's will to be kept private

The will of To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee is to remain private, a court in the US state of Alabama orders.

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weight loss fitnessCardiovascular safety of obesity treatment naltrexone-bupropion uncertain

The cardiovascular safety of the obesity treatment naltrexone-bupropion remains uncertain because of the unanticipated early termination of a trial to determine its safety, according to a study...

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weight loss fitnessCardiovascular safety of obesity treatment naltrexone-bupropion uncertain

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SportPena Nieto: 'Trump's tone like Hitler's'

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto has likened the rhetoric of US presidential candidate Donald Trump to that of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

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SportUS 'exaggerated' al-Shabab deaths

Militant Islamist group al-Shabab dismisses as exaggerated US claims that more than 150 of its fighters were killed in an air strike in Somalia.

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weight loss fitnessObese people burn calories less efficiently, even after weight loss surgery

Having a hard time losing weight? It just might be your metabolism after all, new research from Touro College suggests.

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weight loss fitnessPenn researchers identify cause of insulin resistance in type 2 diabetics

More than 29 million Americans are currently living with diabetes. The majority have type 2 diabetes, and for them insulin resistance - their body's inability to effectively process sugar - is a...

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weight loss fitnessTime to rethink your vegetable oil? Leaner bodies, less heart disease and diabetes risk found in people with higher levels of linoleic acid

Risk of heart disease and diabetes may be lowered by a diet higher in a lipid found in grapeseed and other oils, but not in olive oil, a new study suggests.

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SportNetanyahu rejects Obama talks criticism

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejects a White House claim that it was surprised by his decision to turn down the offer of talks with President Obama.

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A 21-year-old ex-US missionary is sentenced to 40 year in jail by an US court for sexually abusing children at an orphanage in Kenya's capital.

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weight loss fitnessFitness and strength in youth predicts diabetes, regardless of weight

Type 2 diabetes already affects millions of people worldwide. A new study shows that strength and fitness in youth might be good predictors of diabetes in later life.

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SportAC/DC postpone US tour over deaf warning

Rock band AC/DC postpone the rest of their US tour as singer Brian Johnson is advised by doctors he risks "total hearing loss".

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SportGoogle hires creator of notorious 4chan

The search giant hires Chris Poole, known online as "moot", to work on its online communities.

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Could it be the thing that costs him the nomination?

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How will she be remembered?

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A student pilot from Egypt agrees to leave the US after posting on Facebook that the world would thank him if he killed Donald Trump.

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Why Trump has wide appeal in Michigan

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US sports broadcaster Erin Andrews is awarded $55 million (£39m) after she was secretly recorded nude in her hotel room by a stalker.

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Keeping body fat low as you age is more important than achieving a low number on the scale, according to an article published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

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SportBloomberg will not run for presidency

Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will not run in the US presidential election.

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SportManning quits after Super Bowl win

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning announces his retirement from the NFL, ending a sparkling 18-year career.

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Michigan Governor Rick Snyder stands firm after Democratic presidential hopefuls urged his resignation over the Flint water crisis.

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Oscar winner’s family photo provokes furious online debate

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More than 150 are killed in a US drone strike on an al-Shebab training camp in Somalia, US officials say.

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Has US politics become too raunchy for children?

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SportObama leads tributes to Nancy Reagan

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan - whose marriage to Ronald Reagan was described as the US presidency's greatest love affair - has died aged 94.

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I was kidnapped by a paedophile but it didn't break me

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Marco Rubio is set to win the latest contest in the battle to be the Republican US presidential candidate, a day after being urged to quit the race by Donald Trump.

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will announce his retirement from the NFL on Monday, ending a sparkling 18-year career.

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Three people have been injured in a fire at an oil refinery in Pasadena, Texas.

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weight loss fitnessDrinking more water reduces sugar, sodium and saturated fat intake

A new study investigating how increasing water intake can affect health finds that it reduces energy intake and lowers intakes of sugar, sodium and saturated fat.

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SportTrump and Cruz seek 'one-on-one' battle

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz urge other candidates to quit the race for the Republican US presidential nomination after they win two states each in the latest voting.

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SportUS candidates head for new battles

The front-runners for the nominations in the US presidential race both aim to extend their leads in primaries and caucuses on Saturday.

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Los Angeles police test a knife said to have been found at a former home of OJ Simpson, whose acquittal at his 1995 murder trial captivated the US.

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SportPrince of Tides author Conroy dies

US novelist Pat Conroy - whose best-selling novels include "Prince of Tides" and "Water is Wide"- dies aged 70.

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SportSpaceX Falcon makes clean getaway

SpaceX has at last managed to launch its latest mission - for Luxembourg satellite operator SES - after a series of frustrating delays.

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SportVIDEO: Can Trump ever claim to be '100% clean'?

Newsnight's John Sweeney examines Donald Trump's claims that he is a modern day Midas, worth billions of dollars, and that his wealth means that he cannot be bought and sold.

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weight loss fitnessLatin dancing may have health benefits for older adults

A Latin dance program was more effective than health education alone in boosting older Latinos' physical fitness.

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SportUS Republican Carson ends campaign

US Republican politician Ben Carson officially ends his campaign for his party's nomination for this year's presidential election.

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SportVIDEO: Drones film festival takes off

Drone film festival takes off

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SportTrump abandons conservative conference

US Republican front-runner Donald Trump drops out of a major conservative political conference, opting instead to campaign in Kansas and Florida

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Sport'Knife found' on OJ Simpson property

Los Angeles police are testing a knife found on the property of OJ Simpson, who was acquitted in the murder of his former wife and her friend.

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SportHarvard scraps crest in slavery row

Harvard Law School is to change its official seal, after protests that it included the emblem of a brutal slave owner.

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weight loss fitnessPeanuts, peanut butter may hold key to preventing obesity

Hispanic middle school children, at high risk for being overweight or obese, reduced their Body Mass Index (BMI) when they adhered to a nutrition intervention that included a snack of peanuts...

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SportUS creates 242,000 jobs in February

The US economy added 242,000 jobs in February, figures show, far better than the 190,000 expected by economists.

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SportZika vaccine possible 'within months'

A Zika vaccine could be ready for human trials in the summer, according to the man in charge of the US government's research programme.

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SportObama to stay in DC after election

US President Barack Obama will be moving out of the White House in 2017, but he will not be moving far.

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SportBobbi Brown cause of death revealed

Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown died as a result of immersion in water and drug intoxication, medical records show.

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SportUN human rights chief backs Apple

Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, high commissioner for human rights at the United Nations, warns that a "Pandora's box" will be opened if Apple co-operates with the FBI by unlocking a killer's phone.

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weight loss fitnessResearchers say Boston schools' sugary drink policy is one to model

When it comes to sugar-sweetened drinks and other competitive beverages sold at school, Harvard researchers report that Boston Public Schools are making strides in the right direction.

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weight loss fitnessCommon genetic variant in a tumor suppressor gene linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes

P53, a tumor suppressor gene that is mutated and inactivated in the vast majority of cancers, has often been described as the "guardian of the genome" because of its protective effects against...

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SportTrump predicts onslaught from rivals

Presidential contender Donald Trump expects further attacks at a Republican debate later, hours after being hammered by Mitt Romney.

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SportSamsonite bags luxury luggage rival Tumi

The world's biggest luggage maker reaches a takeover agreement with luxury rival Tumi in a $1.8bn (£1.3bn) deal.

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SportA new life in Canada for Syrian refugees

Syria refugees start life in a new home

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SportIn pictures: American airmen in World War Two

American airmen living in England during WW2

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SportTech giants back Apple on iPhone unlock

Twitter, AirBnB, Ebay, LinkedIn and Reddit are among 17 companies who have formally backed Apple in its court battle with the FBI.

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SportDow DuPont heads get $80m leaving bonus

The heads of Dow and DuPont will get a combined $80m (£56.5m) in "golden parachute" leaving bonuses following the tie up of the two companies.

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SportVIDEO: African-American woman shoved at Trump rally

Video footage shows an African-American woman being pushed by people in the crowd until she leaves a Donald Trump rally.

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SportFemale football star to donate brain

American women's football star Brandi Chastain pledges to donate her brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

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SportTrump-jibe student faces US deportation

A student pilot from Egypt is facing deportation from the US after posting on Facebook that the world would thank him if he killed Donald Trump.

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SportClinton employee 'gets email immunity'

An ex-state department employee who set up the private email server used by Hillary Clinton when she was secretary of state has been granted immunity, according to US media reports.

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weight loss fitness'Gut' bacteria may help put a kink in family obesity cycle

Obesity is a global epidemic and the evidence is clear: if a mother is obese or gains too much weight during pregnancy chances are the child will be at higher risk of being obese throughout its...

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weight loss fitnessIncreased protein consumption linked to feelings of fullness: new study

Many people turn to high-protein foods when trying to lose weight because eating protein-rich meals is commonly believed to make dieters feel fuller.

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SportRomney warns against 'phony' Trump

Republican ex-presidential candidate Mitt Romney urges his party to reject Donald Trump, calling him a "phony" and "fraud" in a leaked speech.

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weight loss fitnessActivating brown fat tissue

In recent decades, obesity has become a global problem. The disease goes hand in hand with a dramatic increase in the proportion of body fat.

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SportVIDEO: Dramatic smash-and-grab at US gun store

Dramatic CCTV footage shows at least 10 masked robbers break into a gun store in Houston, Texas, and steal more than 50 weapons.

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SportVIDEO: Richard Gere: 'Trump's campaign is disgusting'

Hollywood actor Richard Gere speaks to the Victoria Derbyshire programme about his latest project posing as a down-and-out to highlight the plight of the homeless.

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SportVIDEO: Who are Donald Trump's voters?

Donald Trump has won with moderate voters in the Northeast and evangelicals in the South. The BBC looks at how far his reach goes.

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SportJunior hits hole-in-one at Woods course

Tiger Woods watches an 11-year-old hit a hole-in-one with the inaugural tee shot at his new course, the Playgrounds, in Texas.

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SportHarvard drawn into US race battle

Harvard ditches titles linked to racism

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SportHow to fake a US presidential campaign

How an Italian novelist faked a US presidential campaign

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SportFormer energy boss dies in car crash

Former head of Chesapeake Energy- seen as a "father of fracking" - was killed in a car crash on Wednesday , one day after he was accused of fixing bids for oil and gas leases.

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SportVIDEO: Cashier wrestles with armed robber

A woman cashier fended off an armed robber in the US state of Georgia on Tuesday, grabbing his weapon before he fled.

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SportBrazil mudslide £800m deal reached

The owners of a Brazilian mine that breached a dam, setting off a deadly mudslide, has agreed to pay $4.4bn reais (£804m) in damages.

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SportUS Republicans express Trump fears

Senior Republicans are speaking out against front-runner Donald Trump after his seven-state victory in the race for the party's presidential pick.

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SportMan admits Virginia student murders

A US man is given four consecutive life sentences after admitting the murder and abduction of two students, including Briton Hannah Graham.

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SportUS top court hears key abortion case

The US Supreme Court starts hearing arguments in an abortion case that may have implications for millions of women across the country.

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SportUS reporter 'humiliated' by nude video

US sports broadcaster Erin Andrews tells a jury how a nude video secretly taken of her by a stalker and posted online devastated her life.

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weight loss fitnessNew discovery opens doors to manipulating fat production in the body

Move over diet and exercise, a new weight control method is in the works and it involves manipulating the production of fat cells at their source.

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SportUS invites experts to hack the Pentagon

The US defence secretary Ash Carter invites hackers to help find security holes and backs strong encryption, amid the fight between Apple and the FBI.

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weight loss fitnessTurning on blood flow turns on fat-burning brown fat in mice

Increasing the blood flow in brown fat causes it to burn more calories in mice and may help treat obesity, a new study in the Journal of Applied Physiology reports.

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SportRolls-Royce shareholder wins board seat

Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce has given a board seat to a representative of its biggest shareholder, ValueAct Capital.

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SportWho is this new Donald Trump?

Who is this new Donald Trump?

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SportAmerica debates a world without privacy

Apple fends off angry congressmen in FBI row

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SportEncryption: How governments lost control

How governments lost control of encryption

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SportRefugees' move to US was 'the happiest day'

Refugees' move to US was 'the happiest day

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SportClinton 'to win Georgia and Virginia'

Hillary Clinton is projected to win Georgia and Virginia in the Democratic race for presidential nomination, with Bernie Sanders winning Vermont, exit polls suggest.

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SportVIDEO: Photos of the moon from all angles

Millions of images of the moon taken from space

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SportVIDEO: BBC Rewind: A history of Super Tuesdays

As 11 US states cast their vote for presidential nominees, BBC Rewind looks back on Super Tuesdays of the past.

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SportBin Laden left $29m fortune for jihad

Osama Bin Laden's will shows he left a personal wealth of around $29m (£21m), which he wanted to be used "on jihad".

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SportBlack students 'moved' from Trump rally

About 30 black students were ejected from a rally for US Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump at his request, one of the students tells the BBC.

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SportHoneywell scraps bid for United Tech

Aircraft parts maker Honeywell drops its $90bn (£65.4bn) bid to buy rival United Technologies.

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weight loss fitnessHelmholtz researchers identify genetic switch regulating satiety and body weight

A team of researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München, Technische Universität München and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) has identified a new mechanism that regulates the effect of...

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weight loss fitnessIncreased risk of obesity for Filipino immigrants in New York as they reside longer in the US

A study led by SUNY Downstate Medical Center has found increased risk of obesity among Filipino immigrants living in the New York City metropolitan area.

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SportNYSE owner considers bid for LSE

The London Stock Exchange could face a rival bid from Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange.

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weight loss fitnessSleep deprivation increases hunger in similar way to marijuana

Researchers find lack of sleep increases blood levels of an endocannabinoid called 2-AG to increase appetite, similar to the way in which marijuana use boosts hunger levels.

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SportUS hopefuls gear up for Super Tuesday

Candidates bidding for their party's ticket in the November US presidential election face their biggest test yet in the so-called Super Tuesday primaries.

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