American bakers are reviving a long-lost tradition: election cake
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lundi 31 octobre 2016
SportUS election 2016: Clinton camp blasts FBI 'double standards'
The Clinton campaign blasts the FBI for "blatant double standards" over the new email inquiry.
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SportSpooked Clinton camp hits back
The Clinton campaign battles a controversy that has risen from the grave, as the Obamas do a zombie routine at the White House.
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SportUS election: What exactly is Clinton's email saga about?
A new FBI investigation has everyone talking about Hillary Clinton's emails again - but why?
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SportMadeleine Peyroux: 'I don't think in terms of record sales'
Jazz singer and composer Madeleine Peyroux talks about her new music and why she doesn't read reviews of her work.
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SportMontreal police monitored journalist Patrick Lagace's phone
A Montreal newspaper says police monitored a journalist's phone for several months.
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Sport'Juslim' girls are Halloween internet superheroes
Two school friends in the US, Casey who is Jewish and Yasmin who is Muslim, create 'Juslim' Halloween superheroes, and become an internet sensation.
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SportTrump: Clinton email 'motherlode' found
Donald Trump says FBI have found "motherlode" of Hillary Clinton's emails on laptop seized in separate investigation
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SportTippi Hedren claims Alfred Hitchcock sexually assaulted her
Actress Tippi Hedren says director Alfred Hitchcock sexually assaulted her while they worked together in the 1960s.
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SportNHL goalie's 'hell of a game' for cancer-stricken wife
Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson helps his team to an emotional victory following his wife's diagnosis with cancer.
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SportHow we got an unpopularity contest
Clinton and Trump have historically low favourability ratings - so how did voters end up with them?
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SportWhat's at stake in the US election: Supreme Court
One of the most important decisions for the next president is nominating a Supreme Court justice - potentially justices. Rajini Vaidyanathan
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SportOklahoma double killer dies in shootout
A double murder suspect said to have live-streamed a getaway is shot dead by Oklahoma police.
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SportHow Africans are integrating in the US
As the second and final term of the first African-American president of the US comes to an end, how has Barack Obama's presidency changed things for Africans in the US?
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SportWhose Halloween masks is a bestseller?
The inquiry into Hillary Clinton's email use dominates headlines, but there have also been secret meetings and Twitter spats.
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SportHilary Duff 'truly sorry' for Halloween costume
Actress and singer Hilary Duff and her boyfriend apologise for their controversial Halloween party costumes.
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SportWorld Series: Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland Indians to keep hopes alive
Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland Indians 3-2 at Wrigley Field to trail the best-of-seven World Series 3-2.
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dimanche 30 octobre 2016
SportWheely great
As trick-or-treaters get ready to hit the streets some children in America will be rolling out in the most spectacular costumes.
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SportClinton emails: FBI chief may have broken law, says top Democrat
A senior Democrat says the FBI chief may have broken the law for revealing the bureau was investigating emails possibly linked to Hillary Clinton.
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SportThe Unswayables
Each round of economic dislocation in the US since the 1930s has caused angry white men to join the Republican Party. Democrats are doing little to woo them back.
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SportNasa engineers carve hi-tech pumpkins in annual competition
Nasa scientists take a break from building spacecraft with a competition to carve the best pumpkin.
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SportTrudeau: EU trade deal is 'good news' for Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hails the signing of a long-delayed landmark trade deal between the European Union and Canada.
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SportWorld Series: Cleveland Indians beat Chicago Cubs to move one win from title
The Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago Cubs to move to within one victory of their first World Series title since 1948.
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SportClinton emails: Officials advised FBI not to reveal inquiry
The FBI was advised by the US justice department not to inform Congress of a new inquiry into Hillary Clinton's email use, officials say.
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SportTexas bake sale sparks racism protest
A Facebook Live showing a race-based bake sale is viewed over 200,000 times.
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weight loss fitnessMulberry compound aids weight loss by activating brown fat
A compound found in mulberries called rutin has been shown to activate brown fat in mice, leading to increased energy expenditure and fat reduction.
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SportCeta: EU and Canada to sign long-delayed free trade deal
Canada and the EU prepare to sign the long-delayed Ceta free trade deal at a summit in Brussels.
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samedi 29 octobre 2016
SportNew York opera halted after 'human ashes' sprinkled into pit
An opera is halted mid-performance in New York after someone sprinkles suspected human ashes into the orchestra pit.
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SportAustralia asylum: Arrivals by boat face lifetime visa ban
Australia unveils tough new plans to bar any asylum seekers who try to reach the country by boat from ever being able to enter the country.
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SportYemen conflict: Dozens killed as air strikes hit prison in Hudaydah
Dozens of people are killed at a Yemeni prison complex in air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition, reports say.
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SportElection isolation for US students in Canada
Young American voters studying in Canada are watching the US presidential election closely, even if they are far from home.
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SportBlond bombshell?
Donald Trump is pinning his hopes of winning the US presidential election on pulling off a Brexit-style shock - could he do it?
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SportMichael Buble: I was told my music wouldn't sell
Michael Buble reveals he raised thousands of dollars to persuade a music executive to sign him.
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SportUS election: Clinton campaign condemns FBI email move
The Clinton campaign attacks the FBI for briefing Congress on its new inquiry into her email use.
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SportJose Fernandez: Baseball star had cocaine and alcohol in system
Miami Marlins star Jose Fernandez had cocaine and alcohol in his system when he died in a boat crash, an autopsy finds.
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SportClinton and Trump react to FBI email action
US presidential contenders Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump react to the news that the FBI are to look again at Clinton's email use.
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SportUS election: FBI head Comey defends Clinton emails decision
The FBI's director defends his move to make public a new inquiry into Hillary Clinton's email use.
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SportUS election 2016: Clinton demands details of new email probe
Hillary Clinton urges the FBI to explain why it has reopened an investigation into her email use.
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vendredi 28 octobre 2016
SportCeta: EU-Canada trade deal to be signed on Sunday
Canada and the EU are to sign the long-delayed Ceta free trade deal at a summit in Brussels on Sunday.
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SportBob Dylan: Nobel Literature Prize left me speechless
Bob Dylan finally acknowledges being awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, saying the news left him "speechless".
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SportO'Hare plane fire: American Airlines jet aborts take-off
An American Airlines plane catches fire on the runway of Chicago's O'Hare airport while taking off.
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SportSupreme Court to hear transgender school bathroom case
The US Supreme Court is to rule on whether schools should allow students use bathrooms based on gender identity.
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SportA first Halloween for some tiny babies
Premature babies are dressed up as superheroes for their first Halloween in Kansas.
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SportHillary Clinton email probe reopens
The FBI reopens its inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s use of personal email while secretary of state.
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SportWisconsin student charged with sexual assault of five women
A student accused of sexually assaulting a woman is charged with sexually assaulting four others.
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weight loss fitnessDiet success: Does brain structure play a role?
If you are having a hard time losing weight and keeping it off, researchers say integrity of connections between certain brain areas may be the culprit.
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SportEx-Putin adviser's death in Washington hotel an 'accident'
The death of a former Vladimir Putin adviser in a Washington DC hotel was an "accident", US officials say.
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SportUS election: Illinois Senator Kirk mocks rival's Thai heritage
Republican Senator Mark Kirk under fire for mocking opponent Tammy Duckworth's Thai heritage.
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SportUS election: Clinton 'eyes Biden for top diplomat job'
Joe Biden is tipped for the secretary of state job if Hillary Clinton becomes president - US media.
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weight loss fitnessStatement provides blueprint for healthcare providers to translate nutrition recommendations into practical food choices
Healthcare providers who counsel people about choosing a healthier eating pattern are encouraged to consider personal, ethnic, and cultural preferences and use easy-to-understand language and food...
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SportUS economic growth rate fastest for two years
The US economy grew at the fastest pace in two years in the third quarter, initial figures indicate.
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SportCelebgate hack: Collins sentenced over nude photos theft
A Pennsylvania man is sentenced to 18 months in jail for hacking celebrity accounts.
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weight loss fitnessCut exposure to synthetic chemicals to ward off 150,000+ European diabetes cases
Cutting exposure to common environmental synthetic chemicals by 25 per cent might ward off more than 150,000 cases of diabetes in Europe and save €4.
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jeudi 27 octobre 2016
SportTwitter axes Vine video service
Social network Twitter announces it will close its video sharing service Vine.
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SportLoving leis
Meleana Estes has taken up her grandmother's tradition of teaching lei making.
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SportReady for some dirty laundry?
With just 11 days to go until election day, Donald Trump's sheets come under scrutiny, Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama have a love-in and Gary Johnson denies being a dummy.
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SportWhy is US turnout so low?
After a long campaign, it's less than two weeks before millions of Americans cast their votes. But turnout could be as low as 50%. Why do so few people vote?
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SportWhipping up Clinton fans
A left-wing news outlet with close ties to the Hillary Clinton campaign is trying to highlight the Democratic candidate's most passionate supporters.
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SportI do (vote Trump)
Gretchen and Tom are engaged. But she's voting for Clinton and he's voting for Trump.
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SportTrump running mate Mike Pence's plane skids off runway
Republican vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence has had a narrow escape after his plane slid off the runway while landing in New York City.
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SportOregon wildlife refuge occupiers cleared
The defendants in a standoff at a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon are acquitted of felony conspiracy charges.
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SportMichelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton
Michelle Obama appears for the first time during this election race with "my friend", Hillary Clinton.
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SportTopless selfie student crashes into Texas police car
A US student crashes into a police car while taking a topless selfie behind the wheel, Texas law enforcement officials say.
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SportTexas rejects vote-flipping complaints
Election officials deny there are problems with their voting machines, after several complaints.
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SportRiot police move in on N Dakota pipeline protesters
Riot police begin removing protesters from private land in the path of the Dakota Access pipeline.
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SportUS election: 'Cruel' Trump claim annoys Muslim family
Republican Donald Trump is criticised by the family of a dead Muslim soldier after saying as president he would have kept him alive.
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Sport'Superhero' window cleaners surprise kids at US hospital
Children at an American hospital are surprised by three abseiling window cleaners dressed as Captain America, Batman and Spider-Man!
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SportOklahoma fugitive sought after for double murder
A manhunt is under way for an Oklahoma man who is suspected of killing two relatives and appeared to have a hit list.
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SportTwitter to cut jobs as revenue growth slows
Twitter plans to cut 9% of its workforce after reporting a sharp slowdown in revenue growth.
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SportKiller sought via text message broadcast
Ontario police are sending text messages to phones used near a murder site to help an investigation
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SportHairless hamster Silky gets new home in Oregon
A tiny hamster born without any fur in the US state of Oregon is adopted after the BBC publishes a story about her custom-made sweater.
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SportBelgians break EU-Canada deal deadlock
Belgian regions reach agreement on disputed EU-Canada trade deal, meaning it can be signed next week - Belgian PM
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SportEU-Canada summit scrapped as Belgium blocks Ceta trade deal
An EU-Canada summit is cancelled because of a Belgian region's objections to a key trade deal.
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mercredi 26 octobre 2016
SportWorld Series: Chicago Cubs beat Cleveland Indians to level scores
Pitcher Jake Arrieta stars as the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians to level the best-of-seven World Series at 1-1.
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SportClintonmania
Kosovan Albanians' adulation for Bill and Hillary Clinton persists years after Nato's military intervention, finds the BBC's Guy Delauney - but is it justified?
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SportClinton's Death Row Records chic
With 12 days to go, Donald Trump touts his new Washington DC hotel, Hillary Clinton celebrates her 69th birthday with Adele and talks Death Row chic.
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SportNo pirates here
Somali-Americans are tired of seeing themselves portrayed as terrorists. A new film tries to challenge stereotypes.
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SportWoodstock, Ontario shocked after nurse charged with eight murders
A string of alleged murders of Canadian nursing home patients raises more questions than answers.
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SportUS abstains from UN vote against Cuba embargo
In a historic first, the US abstains from a UN vote condemning its economic embargo on Cuba.
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SportOklahoma manhunt for live-streaming homicides suspect
Oklahoma police hunt a double murder suspect who live-streamed his escape after a shoot-out with officers.
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SportTesla reports first quarterly profit for three years
Electric car maker Tesla reports net income of $21.9m (£17.9m) for the third quarter after 13 consecutive quarterly losses.
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SportTrump's hectic campaign - and business - schedule
With under a fortnight to go until the election, Donald Trump attends the opening of his DC hotel.
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SportClinton to supporters: 'Don't take your foot off the gas'
Hillary Clinton ask supporters to keep up energy in campaign's final days.
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SportUS election: What Trump interviews with biographer tell us
More than five hours of previously unreleased interviews with Donald Trump have been released to the New York Times. What do the tapes tell us?
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SportMessage in a bottle returns to New Hampshire family 50 years later
A Utah man returns a message in a bottle from half a century ago that he found while on holiday.
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SportUS election as viewed from Jerusalem
US election: How Israelis view race for White House
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weight loss fitnessSleep loss alters gut microbiota
A small study of healthy men found just 2 days of sleep loss were associated with changes in gut microbiota that previous studies have linked to obesity.
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SportUS liver donor marries woman whose life he saved
A US man who donated half of his liver to a complete stranger reveals how they fell in love and wed.
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SportFive things not to do in US ballot booth
Five things some states in the US will not let you do in a polling station.
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SportUS veteran bonus repayment plan suspended after outcry
The Pentagon suspends plans to collect enlistment bonuses that were given to veterans in error.
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SportBack of the barn
If it really got physical, who would win a Trump-Biden bout?
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SportUS election: What's at stake for Supreme Court?
For Donald Trump, the election is "all about the Supreme Court". And his opponent has said the issue of the court raises the "central issue" of the election. So what is at stake?
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SportUS election: Trump breaks from campaign to open Washington hotel
Donald Trump breaks from campaigning to open a new hotel just blocks from the White House.
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SportCoke sales continue to lose their fizz
Coca-Cola's global sales slide 7% to $10.6bn in the three months to September as consumers keep the lid on carbonated drinks.
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weight loss fitnessAre There Any Health Benefits to Drinking Alkaline Water?
What is alkaline water and is it safe to drink? Learn if alkaline water may help with differing health conditions or more serious diseases.
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weight loss fitnessChildren of severely obese mothers at higher risk of ADHD
Babies born to severely overweight mothers have a greater chance of developing conditions such as ADHD, research has found.
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SportUS election: Newt Gingrich accuses Megyn Kelly of being 'fascinated by sex'
Newt Gingrich accuses Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly of being "fascinated" by sex during interview.
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SportGoogle Fiber broadband plan scaled back
Google scales back the expansion of its fibre broadband network, which it was rolling out in some US cities.
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SportPresident Obama ridiculed on Snapchat by daughter Sasha
The US president says his 15-year-old daughter Sasha mocked him on Snapchat in a message to friends.
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SportRodrigo Duterte wants US troops 'to leave Philippines'
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte says he wants US troops to leave his country
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SportThe Simpsons writer Kevin Curran dies aged 59
Television comedy writer Kevin Curran, who worked on The Simpsons for 15 years, dies at the age of 59.
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SportMan arrested for blocking traffic dressed as a tree
A man in the US brought traffic to a standstill while dressed as a tree.
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weight loss fitnessMechanism that triggers fat formation uncovered
The actions of a hormone that controls maturation of fat cells may help identify how high-fat diets, stress, and some steroid medications cause obesity.
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mardi 25 octobre 2016
SportWorld Series: Cleveland Indians beat Chicago Cubs 6-0 in Game One
The Cleveland Indians sweep to a commanding 6-0 win in the first game of the best-of-seven World Series against Chicago Cubs.
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Sport'Pirate' Joe
The US grocery chain Trader Joe's isn't in Canada. But one man has made a business of smuggling their snacks across the border.
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SportFree thinking
A university for coding without any teachers has opened in California this month.
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SportElection 2016: Where are the Asian American voters?
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing demographic in the US, but don't vote as often as other groups. Will that change in 2016?
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SportEarly voting gives Clinton a boost
With 13 days to go, early voting gives Democrats a boost, Rudy Giuliani takes aim at Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump's staff say they're voting for, er, Trump.
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SportPower and pipelines
Energy policy got scant attention this election season, but it could have global policy implications.
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SportTrump employees in Florida say they will vote for boss
Donald Trump's employees have told reporters they are voting for their boss - as the Republican nominee looked on approvingly.
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Sport'Miracle' US children survive after father's leap from bridge
Two young children survive after their father jumps off a bridge with them in the US state of New Jersey.
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SportJustin Timberlake investigated over election voting selfie
Pop star Justin Timberlake may be in trouble with the law after he posted a photo of his US election ballot on social media.
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SportTrump employees in Florida voting for the boss
Donald Trump's employees have told reporters they are voting for their boss - as the Republican nominee looked on approvingly.
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SportTrump: Clinton's foreign policy plan would start WWIII
Donald Trump says the US is going to "end up in World War Three over Syria if we listen to Hillary Clinton", who has been calling for a no-fly zone.
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SportMan Booker Prize: Paul Beatty becomes first US winner for The Sellout
Paul Beatty becomes the first US author to win the Man Booker Prize with his racial satire The Sellout.
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SportOutrage over US attempt to recoup veteran bonuses
Thousands of California National Guard soldiers are ordered to repay enlistment bonuses given to them a decade after they signed up to serve.
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SportA US man who covered himself in branches is arrested for obstructing traffic
A man in America, called "tree guy", is arrested after crossing the road dressed as - you guessed it - a tree.
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SportSuge Knight sues Dr Dre over 'hitmen' claim
Former rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight is suing hip hop star Dr Dre, alleging that the now Apple executive hired hitmen to kill him.
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SportThe NBA explained
The new NBA season begins on Wednesday as defending champions Cleveland Cavaliers host the New York Knicks.
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SportCanadian nurse charged with eight murders
A 49-year-old nursing home worker in Ontario is charged with eight counts of first-degree murder spanning several years.
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weight loss fitnessGP referral to weight loss programme is effective, acceptable and takes 30 seconds
Tackling obesity by offering the opportunity to attend a weight loss programme during a routine consultation is effective, welcomed by patients and takes 30 seconds of physicians' time, according...
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SportWhy are people confusing Tom Hanks and Bill Murray?
A photo from 2013 has really confused the internet - again.
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SportPrince's Paisley Park museum gets green light
Prince's famous former Paisley Park home is to become a permanent museum after a Minnesota city council approves plans.
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SportMississippi: Call for investigation over 'noose put on black student'
The parents of a black high school student in the US say white students put a noose around their son's neck in Mississippi.
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weight loss fitnessRestoring evolutionary fatty acid balance may curb obesity
Researchers suggest that the deviation from the evolutionary balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is responsible for the rise in global obesity.
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SportKim Kardashian West drops Paris robbery lawsuit
The reality star had said she would take US celebrity gossip site MediaTakeOut to court but has dropped the case.
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lundi 24 octobre 2016
SportObamacare rates will rise by 25% in 2017, US government says
The cost of healthcare insurance under the Affordable Care Act is expected to rise by an average of 25% in 2017, the US government says.
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SportUS changes toddler screen time advice
Until now the American Academy of Paediatrics has recommended that children under two have no screen time at all.
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SportWould the Terminator have beaten Trump?
With just two weeks until the election, Arnold Schwarzenegger is sad he can't run, Donald Trump is fighting back over sexual assault claims, and President Obama is really happy.
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SportThe millennials voting for Trump because they have 'no choice'
Donald Trump is struggling among millennial voters in recent polls so what are his remaining supporters saying?
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SportWill America's evangelical Christians still back Trump?
Will the allegations of sexual misconduct surrounding Donald Trump stifle Republican support in America's Christian evangelical churches?
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SportTrump 'n' cheese
What happened when Katy Watson visited the Pinche Gringo BBQ joint in Mexico City to gauge the reaction to the final televised US presidential debate.
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SportSenior aide testifies that Christie knew of Bridgegate plot
Governor Chris Christie knew in advance about bridge closures that prosecutors say was a political revenge plot, a former aide testifies.
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SportCeta talks: EU and Canada hold out hope for trade deal
Canada and the European Union say they remain hopeful for their landmark trade deal, despite three Belgian regions led by Wallonia blocking it.
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SportBaby LynLee 'born twice' after life-saving surgery
A baby girl is "born" twice after she is taken out of her mother's womb for 20 minutes for life-saving surgery.
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SportYoga pants letter to editor prompts Rhode Island parade
What would you do if someone said you shouldn't wear something because of age or size?
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SportBobby Vee: 1960s pop singer dies at the age of 73
Bobby Vee, best known for 1960s hits including Rubber Ball and Take Good Care of my Baby, dies at 73.
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SportUS election: Polling stations open in must-win state of Florida
Polling stations open for early voting in key battleground state of Florida, where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump remain in a tight race.
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SportChina's HNA snaps up 25% stake in Hilton
Chinese conglomerate HNA acquires a 25% stake in hotel group Hilton as part of its efforts to become a 'global tourism business.'
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weight loss fitnessMortality and cardiovascular disease: You don't have to be an Olympic athlete to reduce the many risk factors
Researchers, it is hoped, will one day find a miracle cure for all kinds of diseases.
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Sport15 revelations from Wikileaks' hacked Clinton emails
The revelations keep coming from Wikileaks' batch of hacked emails from the account of Hillary Clinton's campaign boss. Here are 11 things we've learned.
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SportBelgium Walloons block key EU Ceta trade deal with Canada
Belgium cannot sign a landmark EU trade deal with Canada, Prime Minister Charles Michel says, because of regional Walloon objections.
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SportUS 'consternation' over Philippines' Duterte comments
A senior US diplomat visits Manila and says recent statements by President Rodrigo Duterte are causing "consternation" in the US and other nations.
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SportTom Hayden, famous anti-Vietnam war activist, dies aged 76
Tom Hayden, progressive activist and a prominent figure in the US anti-Vietnam war movement, dies after a lengthy illness.
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dimanche 23 octobre 2016
SportCartoon king
A profile of Canadian business leader Michael Donovan, who after winning a best documentary Oscar for producing hit film Bowling for Columbine, went on to establish cartoon giant DHX Media.
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SportVoting on Twitter?
A hoax image designed to trick people into thinking they can vote via social media came from hard-core Donald Trump supporters.
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SportUS to examine AT&T deal to buy Time Warner
US lawmakers and both presidential candidates have raised questions about AT&T's deal to buy Time Warner for $85.4bn (£70bn).
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SportSinking ship
Rajini Vaidyanathan asks whether Donald Trump's unpopularity will hurt other Republican candidates on the ballot this year.
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SportBuilding trouble
Two developments in Canada, one still under development, have been hurt by Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
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SportUS election 2016: We are behind, says Trump campaign
The Donald Trump campaign admit the Republican lags behind Hillary Clinton with just over two weeks to go before Americans cast their votes.
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SportLeslie Jones hits out at hackers and trolls in SNL sketch
US comedian and Ghostbusters actress Leslie Jones takes aim at the hackers who published nude photos of her and private details online.
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SportUS election: Clinton says she will focus on issues, not Trump
US Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton says she no longer cares what her Republican rival Donald Trump might say and will focus on issues instead.
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SportChicago Cubs: City parties as baseball 'curse' ends after 71 years
Crowds celebrate in Chicago after the Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the baseball World Series for the first time since 1945.
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weight loss fitnessFitness, not physical activity, mitigates negative effects of prolonged sitting
Physical activity has numerous health benefits. However, a new study suggests that fitness, not physical activity, reduces cardiovascular risk factors.
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samedi 22 octobre 2016
SportAT&T announces it will buy Time Warner for $86bn
The US telecoms giant AT&T announces that it will buy entertainment group Time Warner for $86bn , but the deal will still need approval from regulators.
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SportTrump's last stand?
BBC Newsnight's Gabriel Gatehouse reports from Youngstown, Ohio on the appeal of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
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SportBricked up
An 1846 short story about a horrific revenge is perhaps the unlikeliest social media trend of the moment.
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SportCEO Secrets: Tattoo queen Kat Von D shares her tips
Tattoo parlour boss and cosmetics entrepreneur Kat Von D shares her CEO Secrets.
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SportUS election: Trump vows to sue all accusers
Donald Trump threatens to sue every woman who has accused him of inappropriate conduct, and again hits out at the media who reported the allegations.
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SportUS election: Trump outlines plan for first 100 days
Donald Trump outlines what he would do in his first 100 days if became president, including moves to start deporting up to two million people.
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SportBob Dylan's Nobel silence 'impolite and arrogant'
Bob Dylan's failure to acknowledge his Nobel Prize in literature is "impolite and arrogant", according to a member of the body that awards it.
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Sport'Very sad' Canadian minister on collapse of trade deal
A trade deal between the EU and Canada is on the brink of collapse because a Belgian region with a population of just 3.6 million objects.
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Sport'Smart' home devices used as weapons in website attack
Hackers used internet-connected home devices, such as printers and web cameras, to attack popular websites on Friday, security analysts say.
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SportTrump: 'All she wants to do is campaign'
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has launched a rare attack on Michelle Obama, saying "all she wants to do is campaign" for his rival.
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weight loss fitnessHunger 'not linked to calorie intake'
A review of more than 460 studies finds that there is no solid link between how hungry we feel and the amount of calories we consume.
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vendredi 21 octobre 2016
SportEuropean Parliament head tries to save EU-Canada trade talks
The European Parliament president calls for emergency meetings to try to save a free trade deal with Canada, after a Belgian region blocked it.
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SportPower couple
Barack and Michelle Obama have been hitting the campaign trail hard for Hillary Clinton - will it be enough to win her the White House?
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SportJamar Clark death: No police disciplinary proceedings
Two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old unarmed black man will not be disciplined, police in the US city Minneapolis say.
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SportClinton's not-so-secret weapon: Michelle
Michelle Obama is heading to Arizona as Democrats see the opportunity to turn the traditionally red state blue.
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SportUS election: Trump takes aim at First Lady Michelle Obama
Republican candidate Donald Trump has launched a rare attack on First Lady Michelle Obama, saying "all she wants to do is campaign" for his rival.
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SportIs Wonder Woman qualified to be a UN ambassador?
The United Nations has come under fire for appointing comic book character Wonder Woman as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls.
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SportThe Hillary Clinton campaign slogans that never were
Emails revealed by Wikileaks revealed other slogans the Clinton campaign was considering. We take a look.
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SportSouth China Sea: US sails warship near disputed islands
China says the US has committed an "illegal" act in sailing a navy warship near islands it claims in the South China Sea.
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SportFirefighter responder learns crash victim is son
A firefighter who discovered his 16-year-old son was the victim of a fatal car crash when he responded to a call will lay his son to rest later.
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SportMontana: Outrage over 60-day jail term for sex with young daughter
A judge in the US state of Montana, who sentenced to 60 days in jail a man for sex with his 12-year-old daughter, faces growing calls for his removal.
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SportTime Warner shares jump on AT&T bid rumour
Shares in Time Warner, the company behind Game of Thrones-maker HBO, CNN and Warner Bros, jump for a second day on fresh reports of a $73bn-plus tie-up with AT&T .
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SportChemical bike lock causes vomiting to deter thieves
Two inventors from San Francisco develop a bike lock that induces vomiting and shortness of breath if someone tries to cut the lock.
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SportMassive web attack briefly knocks out top sites
Twitter, Spotify, Reddit, Soundcloud and several other sites have been affected by a massive web attack.
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SportEU 'not capable' of signing Canada deal
A planned trade deal between the EU and Canada is on the brink of collapse after talks between Canada and a Belgian region broke down on Friday.
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SportMcDonald's sales rise despite South China Sea protests
McDonald's has reported an increase in global revenue despite falling foul of protests over the sovereignty of the South China Sea.
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SportCanadians want more done to curb abuse on social media
Canadians want social media companies to do more to combat online harassment but are split on just what constitutes inappropriate behaviour, a new poll suggests.
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SportSamsung 'blocks' exploding Note 7 parody videos
Samsung appears to file copyright claims against YouTube videos mocking its recalled Galaxy Note 7 handset.
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SportNSA contractor faces spying charges
An NSA contractor is accused of stealing vast amounts of government secrets over a 20-year period.
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SportMicrosoft shares at new high as cloud focus pays off
Microsoft's focus on cloud computing has helped it deliver better-than-expected quarterly profits and sent its shares to an all-time high.
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SportTeam Trump splash the cash
Donald Trump's campaign finally decides to splash the cash, Janet Jackson emerges as winner of the third debate, and Ivanka Trump defends her father.
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SportWho's ahead in the polls?
Follow the opinion polls as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton go to head-to-head in the run up to the US election on 8 November.
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Sport'Nasty woman' insult embraced
Donald Trump's "woman problem" probably wasn't helped by a comment he made during Wednesday's debate.
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SportWorld media give it to Clinton
Most media outlets across the globe say that Hillary Clinton won the third and final US presidential candidates' televised debate with Donald Trump.
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SportBombardier to cut 7,500 more jobs across its global operations
Canadian plane and train maker Bombardier is cutting another 7,500 jobs across its global operations - its second deep jobs cut this year.
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SportVideo game voice, stunt and motion actors go on strike in US over pay
Actors who provide voices, stunts or motion capture for video games are on strike in the US over pay and conditions.
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SportBelgium-Canada Ceta trade dispute bedevils EU summit
The EU-Canada free trade deal (Ceta) is held up by a regional government in Belgium - despite the Belgian national government and all 28 EU leaders backing the deal.
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jeudi 20 octobre 2016
SportBritish American Tobacco in $47bn Reynolds merger deal
British American Tobacco is to merge with its US partner Reynolds to combine brands including Rothmans and Camel.
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SportUS election: Trump takes aim at Clinton at gala
Donald Trump takes aim at Hillary Clinton in a speech at a traditional charity dinner in New York.
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SportProp Q
Wealthy San Francisco tech investors are bankrolling a law to ban the city's homeless from pitching tents - will it work?
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SportUS election: Clinton and Trump share jokes at Al Smith dinner
White House rivals Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump poke fun at each other at an NYC charity dinner, a day after their bitter debate.
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SportWhat if he refuses to accept defeat?
If Donald Trump refuses to accept a loss to Hillary Clinton in the US election, the implications could reach far beyond the courts.
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SportMosul: Islamic State is 'a brutal opponent', says US general
The head of the coalition forces for Iraq and Syria tells the BBC that the Islamic State group is "a brutal opponent" in the fight for Mosul.
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SportApple complains Amazon's US site is selling fake products
Apple says there is a "flood" of potentially life-threatening counterfeit goods being sold via Amazon.
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SportThe Four Tops nearly boarded Lockerbie plane, says Duke Fakir
The last surviving original member of The Four Tops reveals the Motown group almost boarded the plane that was blown up over Lockerbie in 1988.
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SportRapper Bobby Shmurda gets seven years on weapons and conspiracy charges
The 22-year-old is sentenced to seven years in prison on weapons and conspiracy charges in New York.
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SportTrump accusations: Karena Virginia recounts 1998 incident
A tenth woman comes forward to accuse US presidential candidate Donald Trump of inappropriate sexual contact.
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SportTrump will accept result 'if I win'
US presidential hopeful Donald Trump says he will "totally accept" the results of the presidential election "if I win".
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weight loss fitnessBasal Ganglia Stroke: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
What happens when a stroke occurs in the basal ganglia? Learn about its symptoms, treatment, and how to prevent strokes from occurring.
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SportIs Trump planning a news channel?
Rumours suggest Donald Trump is planning to launch his own TV channel to rival the mainstream media that he called "biased" and "crooked".
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SportEmmys respond to Clinton/Trump 'rigged' remark
The body that organises the Emmys speaks out after Hillary Clinton accuses Donald Trump of claiming the annual television awards were rigged.
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weight loss fitnessShorter-time between bariatric surgery and childbirth associated with increased risk of complications for infants
Infants who were born less than two years after a mother's bariatric surgery had higher risks for prematurity, neonatal intensive care unit admission, and small for gestational age status compared...
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weight loss fitnessExchanging sedentariness for low-intensity physical activity can prevent weight gain in children
As little as 10 minutes of high-intensity physical activity per day reduces the amount of adipose tissue and enhances cardiorespiratory fitness in 6-8-year-old children, according to a new study...
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weight loss fitnessRegular exercise may safeguard against memory loss
Regular exercise has been found to improve overall thinking skills and cardiovascular capacity in people with vascular cognitive impairment.
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mercredi 19 octobre 2016
SportPresidential debate: The moment Trump v Clinton turned nasty
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton argue over Russia's role in the US election during their third and final presidential debate.
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Sport'Bad Hombres' inspires mucho memes
A solitary Spanish word uttered by Donald Trump during Wednesday's debate prompted an online storm of outrage.
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SportUS election: Clinton and Trump clash over Putin
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have clashed over the role of Russia and Vladimir Putin in the US election.
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SportUS election 2016: Clinton and Trump clash on experience
Hillary Clinton highlights her achievements over 30 years in comparison with Donald Trump's, in the final US presidential debate.
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SportAuntie mum
What's it like to find out your parents are in fact your aunt and uncle? Those affected describe their feelings.
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SportCleveland Indians beat Toronto Blue Jays to reach first World Series for 19 years
The Cleveland Indians reach their first World Series in nearly 20 years with a 4-1 series win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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SportNew York police officer kills mentally ill black woman
A New York police officer is stripped of his gun and badge the day after he shot a mentally ill black pensioner dead.
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SportTwo Americans killed at military base in Afghanistan
Two Americans were killed and a further three injured after a gunman opened fire at a military base in the Afghan capital Kabul, officials say.
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SportPro-Clinton bots 'fought back but outnumbered in second debate'
A study says more tweets were posted by suspected bots in favour of Clinton and Trump in the second presidential debate.
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SportUS election 2016: Clinton and Trump face final debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are preparing for their final televised debate in an increasingly personal and bitter fight for the US presidency.
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SportMore than 130 animals saved from 'farmyard of horrors' in Ohio
More than 130 animals, including sheep, chickens and goats have been rescued from "deplorable conditions" from a farm in Brown County, Ohio.
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weight loss fitnessDid you just lose weight? These nine foods will help you keep it off
The Daily Meal report on how to maintain weight loss, including a list of foods to help keep the weight off while helping you feel full and satisfied.
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weight loss fitnessAre Protein Shakes OK for People with Diabetes?
Protein shakes are used as nutritional supplements but why might they be an issue for diabetics? Learn about different protein shakes and nutrition tips.
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weight loss fitnessReplacing diet beverages with water may help diabetic patients lose weight
In a study of 81 overweight and obese women with type 2 diabetes who usually consumed diet beverages and were on a weight loss program, those who substituted water for diet beverages after their...
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weight loss fitnessShort walks after meals may prove important tool in managing diabetes
New research from New Zealand's University of Otago suggests that people managing type 2 diabetes should walk after meals to gain the greatest blood sugar-lowering benefits.
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weight loss fitnessHow your BMI might affect your brain function
There are plenty of reasons it's important to maintain a healthy weight, and now you can add one more to the list: It may be good for your brain.
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SportUS air force base leaks toxic chemicals into sewer system
A US air force base says it has accidentally released 150,000 gallons of contaminated water into the sewer system of Colorado Springs.
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mardi 18 octobre 2016
SportLong honeymoon
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau remains popular in Canada a year after his election win but how long will the honeymoon last?
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SportUS election: Anti-Trump Republicans feel the heat
Polls show Donald Trump well behind Hillary Clinton. Part of that may be down to the splits in his own party, as Aleem Maqbool reports from Wisconsin.
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SportBad blood
When Brryan Jackson's father injected his infant son with HIV-infected blood, he hoped he'd never see him grow up. More than two decades later, he's full of life and hope for the future.
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SportNobody for President!
Faced with two unpalatable options, some Americans are urging voters to reject both of them.
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SportWhy these debates are getting worse
As Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off for the final time, we look at what's behind the rise in personal attacks during US political debates.
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SportWikiLeaks: Ecuador admits limiting Assange's internet access
Ecuador acknowledges it has partly restricted internet access for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is staying at the country's embassy in London.
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SportDonald Trump's suburban woman problem
Women voters are fleeing from Donald Trump, and may end up costing him big in swing states.
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SportCohen: 'Re-taking Mosul is one thing, governing another'
Former US Defense Secretary William Cohen says that while coalition troops have shown some success in re-taking Mosul, governing the city will be another challenge entirely.
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SportBruce Springsteen on music, depression and Trump
Singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen speaks to BBC arts editor Will Gompertz about his music, depression and the state of US politics, as he launches his autobiography.
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SportExtra-marital affairs: who stands by their man?
As Melania Trump says the sexual assault claims against her husband are "lies", we look at some other famous people whose relationships have been tested by allegations and revelations.
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SportFinal stand
As both sides in the presidential campaign prepare for the final debate, James Naughtie sees how the campaign is being fought in Las Vegas
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SportYahoo boosted by profits rise as Verizon reviews hacking impact
Yahoo's profits more than double in the last three months, a boost for the beleaguered firm whose plan to sell its core business was thrown into doubt.
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SportStand by your man
As Melania Trump says the sexual assault claims against her husband are "lies," how do her comments compare to Hillary Clinton's?
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SportBruce Springsteen: 'Trump is a conman'
Bruce Springsteen has told the BBC's Will Gompertz that he thinks Donald Trump is a conman.
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SportWomen protest at Trump buildings across the US
Women in 15 cities across the US have gathered at Trump buildings to protest against the presidential candidate.
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SportObama criticises Trump over Putin
US President Obama says Donald Trump’s "continued flattery" of Russia's President Putin is unprecedented
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SportChuck Berry announces new album on 90th birthday
S rock and roll star Chuck Berry marks his 90th birthday by announcing his first new album in 38 years.
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SportPennsylvania mayor resigns over racist Facebook posts
A Pennsylvania town mayor bows to pressure to quit, four months after he compared the Obama family to orangutans in a Facebook post.
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SportUS-Iranians jailed by Iran for 10 years
A US-Iranian businessman and his elderly father have been sentenced to 10 years in jail in Iran for collaborating with the US government, the judicial news agency says.
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SportGoldman Sachs sees profits soar to $2.1bn
US investment bank Goldman Sachs reports a 58% rise in its profits for the third quarter of the year.
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Sport#TellAmericaItsGreat
Canadians have been lifting Americans' spirits by telling them they are awesome.
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SportJennicam
In 1996 Jennifer Ringley switched on a webcam and opened her life to the public for seven years. Then she logged off - completely. What was it all about?
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SportUS election 2016: Your daily dig from campaign trail
With just three weeks to go until Americans go to the polls, here's your daily election dig, including a possible visit to Moscow and plans for Trump TV....
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SportSaudi teen arrested for flirting online
How online chats with an American YouTuber have got one Saudi teenager in trouble.
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SportHarry Shearer sues Vivendi over Spinal Tap profits
Actor Harry Shearer, the voice of The Simpsons' Mr Burns, takes legal action against entertainment group Vivendi, claiming it has denied him and others profits from 1984 film This is Spinal Tap.
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SportBob Dylan: 'No word' from singer on Nobel Prize for Literature
The body that awards the Nobel Prize for Literature says it has stopped trying to contact US singer Bob Dylan about being this year's honouree.
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SportBilly Bush leaves NBC after Trump tape scandal
NBC television host Billy Bush, who was caught on tape making lewd comments with Donald Trump in 2005, leaves the US channel.
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weight loss fitnessExercise vs. diabetes: New level of detail uncovered
One million participants across four continents provide the most in-depth analysis of exercise and its ability to stave off type 2 diabetes.
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weight loss fitnessMom's pre-pregnancy BMI may affect newborn's lifespan
Women who have a higher BMI before pregnancy are likely to have newborns with shorter telomere length - a biomarker for biological age, says new research.
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lundi 17 octobre 2016
SportWilliam Hill and Amaya abandon merger talks
British bookmaker William Hill and Amaya, owner of the world's biggest poker website, end talks of a possible £4.5bn merger.
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SportNorth Dakota pipeline: Journalist Amy Goodman riot charge dropped
A US judge rejects riot charges against journalist Amy Goodman, over her filming of Native American-led protests against an oil pipeline in North Dakota.
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SportIt's a Good Hair Day for Coty with £420m GHD takeover
British hair straightener maker GHD is being sold to an American beauty firm behind brands including Wella and Clairol. for £420m.
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SportMLB scouts for African baseball stars
African players are hoping to hit the big time, as Major League Baseball (MLB) launches a talent hunt outside the US.
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SportArkansas judge who 'traded sexual favours' in return for lighter sentences indicted
A former Arkansas judge accused of of giving lighter sentences to male defendants in exchange for nude photos faces federal fraud and bribery charges.
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SportIs the US election really rigged?
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has alleged that "large scale voter fraud" is occurring in the US, but is there any evidence of election rigging?
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SportFlirting with disaster
What happened when I went speed dating in Washington DC and talked about nothing but the election.
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SportIn the bank
With early voting starting in various states, which candidate has the advantage?
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SportTrump's Twitter debate lead was 'swelled by bots'
Web robots - or bots - posted many more pro-Trump tweets than pro-Clinton ones during and after the first presidential debate.
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SportUS Elections 2016: What do Germans make of Clinton and Trump?
How do countries around the world view the US election? What's at stake for them? We take a look at the view from Germany.
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SportUS election: Melania Trump stands by Donald over sex boast tape
Melania Trump tells CNN that obscene comments caught on videotape by her husband were unacceptable but did not represent the man she knows.
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SportThe Simpsons broadcasts its 600th episode
The 600th episode of The Simpsons has been broadcast in the US, making it one of only two scripted primetime shows to reach the milestone.
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SportNetflix shares soar as video service posts jump in subscribers
Netflix shakes off worries over growth with new subscriber numbers that beat estimates and sends its share price soaring 20%.
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SportColin Kaepernick: San Francisco 49ers quarterback booed on return
San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick, who has been protesting during the USA anthem, is booed as he makes his first start in a year.
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SportWhite House to respond to call to ban rap track
Petition against song said to incite crime against Chinese Americans gets enough signatures to obligate White House to respond.
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SportConcern over missing man's Facebook page updates
Friends and relatives of a missing American man are concerned because his Facebook page has become active, but they have not seen him for more than a month.
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SportClinton emails: 'Quid pro quo' bid to hide Benghazi message
A State Department official "pressured" the FBI to change the classification of a Hillary Clinton email in a "quid pro quo", according to FBI documents.
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SportTrinity Gay death: Three held in shooting of Tyson Gay's daughter
Police charge three men - including a father and son - in the fatal Kentucky shooting of Trinity Gay, the daughter of US track athlete Tyson Gay.
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SportWikileaks: Julian Assange's internet access 'cut'
Wikileaks says an unidentified state actor has shut internet access for its founder Julian Assange, who is in London's Ecuadorean embassy
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SportNorth Dakota pipeline: US journalist Amy Goodman faces riot charge
US journalist Amy Goodman faces riot charges after filming Native American-led protests over an oil pipeline in North Dakota.
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weight loss fitnessIt's not just what you eat, it's how you cook it: Nine kitchen techniques to aid weight loss
The Daily Meal report on kitchen techniques we can implement that will help with weight loss, without robbing us of flavorful, satisfying food.
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weight loss fitnessStudy: Sleep-deprived preschoolers eat more
The preschoolers, all regular afternoon nappers, were deprived of roughly three hours of sleep on one day - they had no afternoon nap and were kept up for about two hours past their normal bedtime...
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dimanche 16 octobre 2016
SportRising hate crime
A series of recent racist incidents suggest Canada is not immune to the right-wing extremism that is being seen in other western nations.
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SportMystery algorithm
Are algorithms used to give US criminals computer-generated "risk scores" as fair as they first appear?
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SportSyria conflict: West considers new sanctions over Aleppo
The US and UK warn the Syrian and Russian governments that new economic sanctions could be imposed if the bombing of Aleppo continues.
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SportUS election: Republican office in North Carolina vandalised
A Republican Party office in North Carolina has been damaged by fire, with a nearby building spray-painted with an anti-GOP slogan, authorities say.
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SportUS election 2016: Trump 'will accept result' - Mike Pence
Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence says Donald Trump will accept the election result, despite his claims of media bias and a rigged election.
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SportTyson Gay's daughter killed in Kentucky
US Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay's 15-year-old daughter has been killed in a shooting in the US state of Kentucky, police and local media say.
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SportTrump says Alec Baldwin spoof 'stinks'
The US presidential nominee criticises Alec Baldwin's portrayal of him on the weekly American comic show.
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SportActress accuses Hollywood boss of rape
Actress claims the attack is an "open secret" in Hollywood during string of tweets.
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weight loss fitnessWhy are women more vulnerable to eating disorders? Brain study sheds light
A study using virtual reality to test body perceptions finds that in response to obesity, women have more negative feelings about their body than men.
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samedi 15 octobre 2016
SportHot-footing it
An active volcano is a truly spectacular sight - but getting up close in the wrong footwear is a nerve-wracking business, finds Simon Parker.
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Sport11 things from Clinton emails
The revelations keep coming from WikiLeaks' batch of hacked emails from the account of Hillary Clinton's campaign boss. Here are 11 things we've learned.
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SportYemen conflict: Two US hostages freed
Two US citizens held by Houthi rebels in Yemen are released and flown to Oman with victims of a recent funeral bombing, the US says.
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SportNorth Korea: US says it detected failed missile test
The US military says it detected a failed test launch of an intermediate ballistic missile by North Korea.
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SportTrump challenges Clinton to drug test before next debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump challenges Hillary Clinton to a drugs test after accusing her of being "pumped up" during the last debate.
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SportOne man stabbed and another shot at Miranda Kerr's Malibu mansion
Reports claim a security guard was stabbed in the eye during an attempted break-in.
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SportUS aid worker 'seized in Niger'
A US aid worker is reported to have been kidnapped in western Niger and taken towards the border with Mali.
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vendredi 14 octobre 2016
SportUS election 2016: Trump says sex assault claims aimed to hurt him
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump rejects new claims of sexual assault, saying it was aimed at damaging his campaign.
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SportEl Chapo: Mexico to extradite drug lord to US 'by February'
Mexico expects to extradite drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the US by February, a top official says, despite efforts by his lawyers to delay transfer.
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SportThree accused of plot to bomb Somalis at Kansas mosque
Three men have been charged with plotting to bomb a Kansas apartment building and mosque where Somali immigrants live and worshipped.
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SportUS bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights
The US Department of Transportation has banned Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones on flights after reports of the device catching fire.
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SportJudge dismisses families' case against Remington Arms
A judge in Connecticut dismisses a lawsuit brought by families of the students killed at Sandy Hook primary school in 2012.
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SportEx-Alberta Premier Jim Prentice killed in plane crash
Ex-Alberta premier Jim Prentice is killed in a plane crash in British Columbia, according to Canadian media.
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SportSurgeons in New York separate twins conjoined at the head
Twin boys who were conjoined at the tops of their heads have been separated by a team of surgeons in New York.
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SportBelgium snag for EU-Canada trade deal Ceta
A landmark EU-Canada trade deal hits a serious snag as a Belgian region rejects it, putting its signing at risk.
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weight loss fitnessNonalcoholic fatty liver disease: Hormone that limits fibrosis discovered
Scientists discover the hormone IGF-I limits the fibrosis associated with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis - a progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
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SportUS election 2016: Mike Pence says evidence will back Trump grope denial
Republican vice-presidential candidate Mike Pence says new evidence will emerge on Friday to undermine the sexual accusations against Donald Trump.
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SportUS-Cuba ties: Rules eased on cigars and rum
American travellers to Cuba will now be able to bring back far more rum and cigars, as the Obama administration announces new trade measures.
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SportWells Fargo profits hit by legal costs
US bank Wells Fargo reports a fall in quarterly profits after setting aside funds for potential costs associated with its fake accounts scandal.
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SportBlack US doctor's anger at Delta Air Lines 'snub'
A black US doctor is left frustrated after a Delta Air Lines flight attendant rejected her offer to provide emergency care for an in-flight patient.
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weight loss fitnessHigh BMI and type 2 diabetes linked to liver cancer
Liver cancer is an uncommon but serious condition. Breaking research shows that BMI, waist circumference, and diabetes are risk factors for the disease.
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weight loss fitnessIndigenous group add to evidence tying cesarean birth to obesity
A Purdue University study of an indigenous group of Maya people reinforces the link between Cesarean births and obesity.
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jeudi 13 octobre 2016
SportVerizon says Yahoo data breach could affect deal
US telecoms firm Verizon says Yahoo's massive data breach could have a "material" impact on its deal to buy the internet firm.
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SportRhymes they are a-changing
Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize reignites the debate about whether song lyrics can ever be considered literature - is it time to finally tear down the cultural barriers?
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SportUS election 2016: Your daily dig from campaign trail
Donald Trump calls women alleging sexual assault "horrible liars" and First Lady Michelle Obama condemns obscene remarks as "shocking and demeaning".
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SportHillary Clinton 'cannot recall' email server details
US Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has said she cannot recall key details about using a private email server while secretary of state, documents show.
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SportMy accidental life as a Trump fan
How I went from being a left-leaning north Londoner to becoming one of Texas's most prominent conservatives.
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SportHP cuts up to 4,000 jobs worldwide
US computer company HP Inc says it expects to cut 3,000 to 4,000 jobs over the next three years as part of a larger restructuring effort.
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SportThe torture of dumping Trump
Several of the US Republicans who have distanced themselves from Donald Trump have agonised over where they stand.
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SportUS election 2016: Trump says groping claims 'absolutely false'
Donald Trump rejects accusations of sexual misconduct as "totally and absolutely false", as First Lady Michelle Obama calls his lewd remarks "shocking".
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SportCriminal summons for NJ's Christie
Criminal summons accusing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie of misconduct over bridge closure is signed by judge
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SportGerman top court backs EU-Canada trade deal CETA
Germany's top court rejects a legal challenge to the EU-Canada trade accord brought by campaigners who say it is undemocratic.
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SportYemen conflict: US strikes radar sites after missile attack on ship
The US launches its first strike against Houthi rebels in Yemen after a US warship is targeted by a missile for the second time in days.
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SportPrince's vault of unreleased music on sale for $35m
Pop star Prince's much-vaunted "vault" of unreleased music is offered for sale, according to US reports.
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SportChina tops US in numbers of billionaires
China's annual rich list indicates that, once again, the country has more dollar billionaires than the US, and the gap is widening.
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SportBob Dylan wins Nobel Literature Prize
Nobel Prize for Literature awarded to US folk singer Bob Dylan
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SportApple fires staff amid claims intimate photos shared in Australia store
Apple fires a number of employees in Australia amid allegations they shared photos of female customers and colleagues and ranked them out of 10.
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SportAmerican skateboarder and model Dylan Rieder dies aged 28
The skateboarder and model from California dies "surrounded by family and friends" after complications with leukaemia.
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weight loss fitnessStudy finds differences in obesity rates between children/teens with and without autism
Children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be more likely to be obese and stay obese during adolescence than their peers without ASD, according to a new epidemiological study led by...
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mercredi 12 octobre 2016
SportUS Election 2016: Catholic outcry at Clinton aide's email
Donald Trump calls on White House rival Hillary Clinton to fire an aide involved in leaked emails in which Catholics were apparently disparaged.
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Sport#repealthe19th
Calls for women to be denied their right to vote have trended on Twitter as polls suggested Donald Trump would win if only men could cast ballots in next month's White House election.
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SportOffice politics
Hacked emails of Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman lift the lid on the catty exchanges and office politics of her inner circle.
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SportDown to the wire
President Obama is racing to accomplish important goals during his remaining months in office, but many are sceptical about what he can get done
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SportWomen say Trump touched inappropriately
Two women tell New York Times that Donald Trump touched them inappropriately, but the Trump campaign calls it "fiction"
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SportStudent pilot 'deliberately crashed plane4' in Connecticut
A Jordanian flight student deliberately crashes a small plane in the US state of Connecticut, killing himself and injuring his instructor.
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SportUS election: Two Muslim voters’ views on Donald Trump
What do American Muslims in Miami, Florida, make of the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump?
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SportWells Fargo boss John Stumpf steps down
Embattled Wells Fargo boss John Stumpf resigns amid a scandal over the bank's sales tactics involving two million unauthorised accounts.
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SportIs Canada's healthcare system as bad as Donald Trump says?
Donald Trump says Canadians are desperate to cross the border into the US to get better healthcare, but are things really that bad?
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SportFed decision to hold interest rates a 'close call'
Minutes from the US Federal Reserve's September meeting show officials were closer to raising interest rates than at any time since last December.
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SportFrench MEP Jose Bove denied entry into Canada
Jose Bove, a French politician who has opposed a trade deal between Canada and the European Union, is detained in Montreal.
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SportStar Wars firm fined £1.6m over Harrison Ford injury
The production firm involved in Star Wars: The Force Awakens is fined £1.6m over injury to Harrison Ford on Pinewood Studios set in 2014.
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SportTrump urges people to vote - on wrong date
At a rally in Florida, Donald Trump urges people to vote on the 28 November, but the election is 20 days earlier.
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SportArkansas bridge refuses to budge
Demolition of a bridge in the US state of Arkansas proved more challenging when explosions failed to bring it down.
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SportDavid Bowie and Prince new entries on Forbes dead celebrity list
David Bowie and Prince are new entries in the latest list of top-earning dead celebrities to be compiled by Forbes.
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SportUS election: FBI investigating hacking of Clinton campaign chief
Hillary Clinton's campaign chief John Podesta says the FBI is investigating whether Russia was behind a hack on his email.
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SportObama generation on his legacy
As Barack Obama’s time in office nears its end, young black voters reflect on his legacy. From California to Chicago to DC, first-time voters in 2008 look back on his Presidency.
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SportJanet Jackson to have first child at 50
Singer Janet Jackson has confirmed she is expecting her first child, at the age of 50, calling it "our blessing".
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Sport'Man Tax': The shop where men pay 7% more
Outcry at New York pharmacy which says it will charge men 7% more than women.
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weight loss fitnessHigh-protein diet curbs metabolic benefits of weight loss
Dieters sometimes consume extra protein to stave off hunger and prevent loss of muscle tissue that often comes with weight loss.
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SportKim Kardashian West sues over claims she faked robbery
US reality TV star Kim Kardashian West sues a celebrity gossip website for claiming that she faked being the victim of a robbery in Paris.
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SportMeet James Charles, CoverGirl's first ever cover boy
CoverGirl cosmetics introduces its first ever male ambassador. James Charles will front the beauty campaign for their latest mascara.
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SportUsers accuse Yahoo of email 'trick'
Some of Yahoo's users are angry that a feature allowing them to migrate emails to another provider has been disabled.
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SportJoan Marie Johnson, founding member of The Dixie Cups, dies aged 72
Joan Marie Johnson, co-founder of pop trio The Dixie Cups who recorded such classics as Chapel of Love and Iko Iko, dies aged 72.
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SportUS election: Trump presidency 'dangerous', says UN rights chief
Donald Trump's "deeply unsettling and disturbing" comments make him a danger internationally, the UN's human rights chief says.
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SportCreepy clown craze: McDonald's mascot to limit appearance
McDonald's has said its iconic mascot will keep a low profile following creepy clown sightings around the world.
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mardi 11 octobre 2016
SportObama: 'Republicans shouldn't endorse Trump'
President Obama has urged senior Republican politicians to formally withdraw their endorsement of Donald Trump as their candidate for the White House.
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SportUS election: Obama urges Republicans to shun Trump
President Obama urges senior Republicans to formally withdraw their endorsement of Donald Trump following his controversial remarks about women.
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SportUS start-up Geofeedia 'allowed police to track protesters'
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram revoke access to their data to an analytics firm accused of selling information that allowed US police to track protesters.
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SportBlind injustice
The weekend's revelations about Donald Trump's sexually aggressive boasts overshadowed comments he made last week about the 1989 Central Park Five case. This deserves more attention.
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SportAmerican Sidney Kilmartin posted cyanide to suicidal Briton
A US man has been convicted of posting cyanide to a suicidal man in England, who used it to take his own life four years ago.
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Sport'No laughing matter'
Professional clowns are struggling to fight back against the hysteria surrounding the "evil" imposters that threaten their livelihood - and even their safety.
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SportUncovering Capote
A new exhibit in Brooklyn, New York, features photographer David Attie's never-before-seen images of a young Truman Capote from the 1950s.
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SportPolitics of fear
Barry Glassner, author of Culture of Fear, breaks down how American presidential campaigns have focused on fear-mongering, and how this year differs.
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SportThe Hillary haters
Few US presidential candidates have been disliked as much as Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton - but attacks on Clinton in particular have sometimes displayed open hatred. Why?
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SportJim Carrey now sued by ex-girlfriend's mother
The mother of Jim Carrey's ex-girlfriend is suing him for the wrongful death of her daughter.
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SportTerence Crutcher, shot by Oklahoma police, had PCP in blood
An unarmed man shot dead by a police officer in Tulsa, Okalahoma, last month had the hallucinogenic drug PCP in his system, say officials.
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SportBelgian province may sink EU-Canada trade deal
A long-awaited trade deal between Canada and the European Union could be blocked by a region of Belgium, in a setback that is being blamed on Brexit.
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SportRecord flooding in North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew
Heavy flooding has arrived in North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew dumped more than a foot (30cm) of rain into parts of the state.
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SportUS election: Trump lashes out at Republican chief Paul Ryan
Donald Trump labels House Speaker Paul Ryan 'weak' after the leading Republican said he would no longer defend the nominee.
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SportUS to work with private firms on Mars plan
President Barack Obama says the US will work with private companies on its plan to send humans to Mars in the 2030s.
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SportObama signs law for male toilets in the US to be equipped with baby change
Male toilets in public buildings in the US must now have baby changing facilities, according to a new law signed by President Barack Obama.
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SportDonald Trump comments: Apprentice creator 'unable' to release footage
A British TV executive has said he is unable to make public previously unreleased footage of Donald Trump on the US version of The Apprentice.
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SportSamsung permanently stops Galaxy Note 7 production
Samsung has ceased production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones after reports of devices it had deemed safe catching fire.
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SportTiger Woods pulls out of Safeway Open over 'vulnerable' game concerns
Tiger Woods, the 14-time major champion, withdraws from the Safeway Open, delaying his comeback after more than a year out.
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SportWarren Buffett releases tax details after Trump's debate comment
US investor Warren Buffett releases his tax details after Republican candidate Donald Trump accused him of using loopholes to avoid paying tax.
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SportKobe Bryant: Five-time NBA champion auctions face mask
Former LA Lakers captain Kobe Bryant auctions off a face mask for charity - with bids starting at $15,000 (£12,204).
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lundi 10 octobre 2016
SportHack attack
US fears grow that Russia is seeking to disrupt its presidential election via a series of cyber-breaches.
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SportBeauty of maps
Geographic illustrator David Imus says digital maps lead to a decline in geographic literacy - and curiosity in the wider world.
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SportA house divided
The BBC visits a family in Pennsylvania who are divided between voting for Hillary Clinton and voting for Donald Trump.
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SportActress Shailene Woodley arrested during pipeline protest
US actress Shailene Woodley is arrested during a protest in North Dakota against a huge oil pipeline that will cross four states.
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SportLatinos v Hispanics
Donald Trump says Hispanics in Las Vegas prefer to be called Latinos. So what is the preferred term?
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SportTrump v Clinton: Sex, lies and videotape at US presidential debate
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton threw deeply personal insults at each other in a brutal presidential debate. Here are the highs and lows.
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SportHurricane Matthew unearths civil war cannonballs on US beach
A bomb squad is called to a beach in South Carolina after civil war cannonballs appear in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, officials say.
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SportYemen conflict: US 'could be implicated in war crimes'
The US could be implicated in potential war crimes in Yemen because of its support for a Saudi-led coalition air campaign, official documents suggest.
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SportUS presidential debate: Clinton doubts Trump 'groping' apology
Hillary Clinton casts doubt on Donald Trump's apology for remarks made 11 years ago about groping women, which he has described as "locker-room talk".
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SportBilly Bush suspended by NBC after Trump tape emerges
Television host Billy Bush is suspended from the Today show following the broadcast of a tape in which he and US presidential candidate Donald Trump made lewd comments.
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SportSamsung 'pauses Note 7 production', say media reports
Smartphone giant Samsung has reportedly paused production of its Note 7 phone amid claims that replacement devices are still at risk of catching fire.
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SportSpielberg and Alibaba in global movie tie-up
China's Alibaba teams up with Steven Spielberg to "bring more of China to America, and bring some more of America to China".
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SportTom Brady: New England Patriots quarterback makes winning return after 'Deflate-gate'
Tom Brady makes a winning return to action with the New England Patriots following his "Deflate-gate" ban.
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SportThe Girl on the Train steams to top of US box office
The Girl on the Train steams ahead of its rivals to top the US box office on its opening weekend.
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SportUS presidential debate: Donald Trump supporters give their verdict
The BBC joins a family of Donald Trump supporters as they watch the second US presidential debate.
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weight loss fitnessCoca-Cola, PepsiCo funded almost 100 health organizations over 5 years
A new study reveals that at least 96 national health organizations received funding from soda giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo between 2011-2015.
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dimanche 9 octobre 2016
SportUS election: Clinton says Trump's comments 'are who he is'
Hillary Clinton has discussed the video on which Donald Trump makes insulting comments about women.
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SportA man for all seasons
How Isadore Sharp founded and built up the Four Seasons hotel chain, and why at the age of 85 he still plays an active role in leading the business.
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SportUS election: Trump appears with Bill Clinton accusers
Ahead of the US presidential debate, Donald Trump appears with women who accuse Bill Clinton of sexual assault.
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Sport'He pumps himself up by putting other people down,' says Obama
'He pumps himself up by putting other people down,' says Obama
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SportHurricane Matthew: Haiti in national mourning
Survivors of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti attend Sunday Church services to remember the dead, some worshipping outside because buildings were destroyed.
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SportUS election: Trump camp on attack ahead of debate
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his team come out fighting after a slew of attacks over his obscene remarks about women.
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SportSamsung Galaxy Note 7: Second 'safe' replacement catches fire
A second replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device has caught fire, US media report, following a mass recall of the phones in September.
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SportHurricane causes floods and power cuts
Haiti begins three days of national of mourning for the hundreds killed by Hurricane Matthew, amid fears of cholera and food shortages.
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samedi 8 octobre 2016
SportUS election: More top Republicans drop support for Trump
More senior Republicans withdraw support for US presidential candidate Donald Trump after his lewd remarks about women became public.
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SportPassenger train derails near New York
A passenger train derails near New York, injuring a number of people, US officials say.
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SportD is for Donald
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton go head-to-head again on Sunday: here's our A-Z guide on what to expect.
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SportUS election: Donald Trump says he will not quit over video
US presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he will not withdraw from the race after a tape of him making lewd comments emerged.
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SportHurricane Matthew: Floods in S Carolina after landfall
Hurricane Matthew has made landfall in South Carolina, causing flooding in the city of Charleston.
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SportHillary Clinton's Wall St speeches published by Wikileaks
Transcripts of private speeches by US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton are released by the whistle-blowing site Wikileaks.
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vendredi 7 octobre 2016
SportUS election: Donald Trump sorry for obscene remarks on women
Donald Trump apologises for obscene comments about women made in a 2005 video, saying "these words don't reflect who I am".
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SportHand over heart
Body language expert Mary Civiello helped us decode Donald Trump's more common gestures. Now she does the same for Hillary Clinton.
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SportPresident Obama has already voted 31 days before the election
Early voting has started in several states and President Obama has cast his ballot in his home state of Illinois.
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SportTrump apologises over lewd comments
Donald Trump apologises after a video tape emerges showing him making lewd comments about women.
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SportUS accuses Russia of cyber attacks
US officials formally accuse Russia of cyber attacks on political organisations 'to interfere with the US election'
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SportOnline fundraiser for blind can collector
Well-wishers raise tens of thousands of dollars for a blind man who collects tin cans to sell as scrap metal to support his four granddaughters.
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SportBoeing receives order for 40 planes form Qatar
US aircraft maker Boeing announces a multi-billion dollar deal to supply Qatar Airways with wide body jetliners.
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weight loss fitnessBinge eating could be halted by activating novel brain receptor
Activating a brain receptor called TAAR1 blocked compulsive eating and junk food consumption in rats, making it a promising drug target for binge eating.
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SportLady Gaga: Clips from new album 'leak' on Amazon
Snippets of Lady Gaga's new album have been shared online after fans "tricked" the Amazon's virtual assistant into playing preview clips.
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SportHurricane Matthew: Pilot Tim Gallagher flies into storm's eye
"Hurricane hunter" Captain Tim Gallagher flies into the eye of the storm to gather scientific data off the Miami coast.
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SportTV reporter can barely stand
It may be the strongest storm to hit the US for 12 years, with the threat of 120-mile-an-hour winds and storm surges.
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SportTiger Woods to return to action at Safeway Open after 14 months out
Tiger Woods will return to action for the first time since August 2015 by playing at the Safeway Open in California from 13-16 October.
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SportReach for the stars
Space has no sound and you don't need to be good at maths: astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield's five lessons from life beyond Earth.
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SportHadfield: 'You should be afraid of the dark'
Astronaut Chris Hadfield discusses with Sarah Montague the importance of fear.
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SportGiant Putin banner appears on New York's Manhattan Bridge
A large, mysterious banner of Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the word "peacemaker" printed on it, appears on New York's Manhattan Bridge.
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SportWoman's giant 'Rapunzel syndrome' hairball cut out of stomach
A 15cmx10cm hairball has been removed from a woman with 'Rapunzel syndrome'.
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SportHurricane Matthew: Matt Drudge conspiracy comments kick up storm
Conservative US blogger Matt Drudge suggests warnings over Hurricane Matthew are a government conspiracy, but critics say his comments are wrong and dangerous.
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SportUS creates 156,000 jobs in September
The US created more than 150,000 jobs in September, official figures show, while the unemployment rate rose to 5%.
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SportTrump turnaround
Donald Trump has said he won't bring up stories about Bill Clinton's infidelities in this Sunday's US Presidential debate - having previously threatened to do so.
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SportInstagram star Christopher Serrano dies 'subway surfing' in New York
Christopher Serrano, who photographed extreme views of the New York City skyline, dies after climbing on top of a train carriage.
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jeudi 6 octobre 2016
SportFlorida feels Hurricane Matthew approach
Florida is beginning to feel the force of Hurricane Matthew as it makes its way towards the US after wreaking havoc in the Caribbean.
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SportHurricane Matthew leaves at least 283 dead in Haiti
Hurricane Matthew has left at least 283 dead in its wake in Haiti, as survivors struggle to cope without aid.
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SportFright night
After a wave of "creepy" clowns were spotted across the United States late this summer, the phenomenon seems to have migrated north to Canada. Why does this phenomenon endure?
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SportMissing identity
States like Wisconsin and Virginia have new voter ID laws in time for November's general election and the new requirements are frustrating some would-be voters.
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SportMounties reach multi-million sexual harassment settlement
Royal Canadian Mounted Police have reached a multi-million dollar settlement agreement with female members and civilian staff of the national police force after decades of workplace discrimination, bullying and harassment.
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SportIn pictures: Hurricane Matthew hits Haiti and Cuba
One of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in years, Matthew, is pounding the Bahamas on its way to Florida, after devastating parts of Haiti and Cuba.
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SportMore than 100 dead in Haiti
More than 100 people have been killed by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, the country's interior minister is quoted as saying.
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SportHow Kat Von D went from tattoos to lipstick
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D has launched a make-up range, saying that the worlds of body art and cosmetics are very similar.
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SportJuvenile held after Texas special needs boy set on fire
A juvenile is charged over an arson attack on a 10-year-old Texas boy with special needs, who is in a coma with burns covering 20% of his body.
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SportYahoo 'scanned emails to help FBI hunt terrorists'
Yahoo was ordered to scan users' emails to help the FBI hunt terrorists, reports the New York Times.
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SportTheranos will shut labs and cut 40% staff
Controversial US blood-testing company Theranos is shutting clinical and medical facilities and slashing jobs three months after its founder was banned from owning a laboratory.
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SportComic Con: Doctor Who stars join New York event
The cast of Doctor Who will join Matt Damon, Keanu Reeves and Kate Beckinsale at this year's New York Comic Con.
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SportHurricane Matthew: Florida warned of 'direct hit'
Florida residents are warned to prepare for a "direct hit" from Hurricane Matthew, as the storm pounds the Bahamas after devastating parts of Haiti.
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SportUFC middleweight Josh Samman dies following probable drug overdose
Toxicology tests suggest UFC star Josh Samman died of a probable drug overdose, says a medical examiner.
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mercredi 5 octobre 2016
SportHaitian town split by Hurricane Matthew flood
While Hurricane Matthew moves through the Caribbean, Haiti is still struggling to deal with the damage the storm inflicted.
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SportStraw poll
The latest developments from the election trail - diced and sliced - with tasty morsels like pic of the day, key stats and the latest polls.
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SportUS election 2016: Black voters in Ohio voice frustration
Black voters in cities like Cleveland could help Hillary Clinton win the election, if they are motivated to turn out.
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SportHuman lie detector
Sunday's second presidential debate may well see some porkies peddled - one former FBI interrogator tells us how to look out for them.
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SportMeet the first hijab-wearing Muslim to pose for Playboy
Libyan-American journalist Noor Tagouri is the first-hijab wearing Muslim to pose for Playboy.
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SportDisappearing trail
Andrew Arreak spends much of the winter out on the sea ice in Canada's far north, tracking the changes in ice conditions caused by climate change.
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SportWhat are Clinton and Trump's best hopes of winning?
It's been a long, unpredictable US election and it isn't over yet - so what are Clinton and Trump's best hopes of winning?
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SportUS shuts down sex trafficking ring targeting Thai women
Seventeen people will face charges over a sex trafficking ring that brought hundreds of Thai women to US cities and "forced them to live a nightmare".
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SportTrump courts the terminally ill vote
"I don't care how sick you are", vote, says Donald Trump, attempting to boost Republican turnout in his own unique way.
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SportGirl alerts bus driver to parents' death from apparent overdose
A Pennsylvania couple is found dead in their home after their seven-year-old girl went to school and told a bus driver she could not wake them.
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SportTexas inmate drops appeals 'to expedite death sentence'
A Texas man convicted of killing a couple in 2003 is due to be executed later after ordering his lawyer to drop appeals to his death sentence.
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SportSuperhero funeral for school shooting victim
People dressed in superhero costumes are attending the funeral of a six-year-old boy who was shot to death at his school in South Carolina last week.
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SportUS government contractor 'stole classified files'
A government worker has been arrested on accusation of taking "highly classified" information, US officials say.
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SportHurricane Matthew: US states order evacuations as 'serious' storm looms
Hundreds of thousands of people in Florida and South Carolina are ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Matthew prowls towards the US east coast.
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SportUS woman dies in Ethiopia van attack
An American woman dies in Ethiopia after the van she was travelling in was hit by stones during anti-government protests.
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SportStill a diva
As a new MAC make-up range in her name sells out within a single day, we ask who Selena Quintanilla-Perez was and why she is still an icon today.
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SportPolice in India detain 750 over US scam
Police in the western Indian city of Thane arrest more than 750 people suspected of defrauding US citizens via a fake call centre.
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weight loss fitnessWearable trackers 'may not increase activity enough to benefit health'
New research finds even with charity or cash incentives, regularly wearing activity trackers may increase exercise levels, but not enough to boost health.
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SportThe Big Bang Theory actors top list of highest-paid US television stars
The highest-paid US television stars are revealed, with the stars of The Big Bang Theory topping the list for comedy and drama.
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SportThriller songwriter Rod Temperton dies
Rod Temperton, British songwriter best known for Michael Jackson's Thriller and Rock With You, dies
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weight loss fitnessFood preferences altered by specific brain pathways
People with a gene defect have greater preferences for high-fat, but not high sugar foods, drawing a direct link between food choice and genetic variants.
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mardi 4 octobre 2016
SportUS election: Trump 'fool' and Clinton 'weak', say VPs
Donald Trump is likened to a "fool or maniac" while Hillary Clinton is dismissed as "weak and feckless" in a punchy vice-presidential debate.
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SportSwitching sides
What made a liberal social media star Cassandra Fairbanks switch allegiance to Donald Trump?
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SportHot car death 'never planned' by father
A man accused of killing his young son by leaving him in a hot car was responsible for the boy's death but it was not intentional, a court hears.
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SportNew Jersey house exploded after gas leak, says fire chief
Two houses collapsed minutes after local firefighters attended a property in Paterson, New Jersey, over complaints of a strong gas odour.
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SportPremier League's first US boss appointed
New boss Bob Bradley says the chance to manage Swansea in the Premier League is "special" personally and for USA football.
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SportLagerfeld reacts to Kardashian robbery
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has questioned the lack of security around Kim Kardashian West in Paris.
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SportPhilippine Duterte tells Obama to 'go to hell'
US President Barack Obama can "go to hell" over his criticism of the Philippines brutal war against drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte says.
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SportArnold Palmer memorial: US Ryder Cup team attend Pennsylvania service
Members of the triumphant United States Ryder Cup team attend a memorial service for golfing great Arnold Palmer.
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SportChild sex 'predator' from Cambridgeshire admits US offence
A child sex offender from Cambridgeshire caught in the US in a sting by undercover officers faces 13 years in jail after admitting taking pornography into the country.
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SportHurricane Matthew makes its way across the Caribbean
Tomasz Schafernaker looks out for where the Hurricane will strike next.
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SportWashington Post journalist Jason Rezaian sues Iran over 'torture'
Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post's former bureau chief in Tehran, sues Iran's government for "irreparable harm" during his 18-month imprisonment.
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SportThe levy was dry
Partial leaks of Donald Trump's 1995 tax returns raise more questions than they answer about the Republican presidential candidate's finances.
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weight loss fitnessHow Does Stress Affect My Cholesterol Levels?
What exactly does stress mean? What is cholesterol? This article will examine these questions as well as the relationship between the two.
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lundi 3 octobre 2016
SportUS election 2016: Clinton rips into Trump over taxes
Democrat Hillary Clinton casts Republican Donald Trump as the symbol of a "rigged system" after it emerged he may not have paid income tax for 18 years.
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SportCooling a hotspot
Canada will close a tax loophole used by foreign real estate investors as it struggles to cool red-hot property markets in Vancouver and Toronto.
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SportTaking the rap?
Chinese Americans are petitioning President Obama to act against a rap track they say incites criminals to target their homes.
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SportPutin v Pence
More than 40% of Americans cannot name the vice-presidential nominee of either major party. We tested some people in New York to see if they could identify the VP candidates.
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SportClinton says Trump 'dissing America'
Democratic White House candidate Hillary Clinton has mocked Donald Trump's tax return at a rally in Ohio.
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SportKim Kardashian robbery: Paris police hunt armed attackers
Police in Paris hunt the armed robbers who targeted Kim Kardashian West, as the US reality TV star arrives back in New York.
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SportDying woman picks road trip over chemotherapy
When Norma Bauerschmidt was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she immediately refused treatment, opting to spend her final days on an incredible road trip.
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SportTrial over Atlanta toddler's hot car death begins
The trial of a father accused of killing his 22-month-old son by leaving him in his car is getting under way in the US state of Georgia.
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SportEnd NY fundraising, Trump foundation told
Donald Trump's charitable foundation is ordered by the New York attorney-general to stop fundraising in the state.
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SportOhio to resume executions using a three-drug combination in January
The US state of Ohio is to resume executions in January using a three-drug combination after stalling lethal injections for nearly three years.
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SportRussia suspends weapons-grade plutonium deal with US
Russia suspends a deal with the US on the disposal of surplus weapons-grade plutonium, the latest sign of worsening bilateral ties.
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SportE-cigarette 'shoots fireball' on Universal Studios Hogwarts ride
Orlando police say that a 14-year-old girl suffered burns on a Harry Potter ride when a passenger's electronic cigarette exploded.
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SportRyder Cup 2016: United States beat Europe 17-11 to regain trophy at Hazeltine
The United States dominate the final-day singles to win the Ryder Cup for the first time since 2008, beating Europe 17-11 at Hazeltine.
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SportEx-Apprentice insiders blast Trump's 'sexist' remarks
Former staff and contestants on reality show The Apprentice brand Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump sexist.
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dimanche 2 octobre 2016
SportKim Kardashian robbed of millions by Paris gunmen
Police say reality TV star Kim Kardashian was robbed at a discreet luxury residence in Paris by at least two gunmen dressed as police officers.
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SportKim Kardashian held at gunpoint in Paris
Kim Kardashian has been held at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room.
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SportIt's a dog's life
Montreal's pitbull ban comes into effect amid an outcry by animal welfare groups, threats to boycott the city over the bylaw, online petitions, and international attention.
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SportPrison strike
The debate about prison reform has reached the highest levels of government. Now, on the other end of the hierarchy, the actual inmates are trying to have their say with a huge, multi-state prison strike.
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SportRoadkill festival
Deep in America's backcountry, among the forested hills of West Virginia, residents of a small town have taken to eating roadkill to revive their flagging economy. The BBC's Charlie Northcott travelled to the region to find out more.
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SportSan Diego police release Alfred Olango shooting videos
Police in the US city of San Diego release video footage of the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man outside a shopping centre on Tuesday.
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