Many watching the Black Panther film know little about the radical political party with the same name.
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samedi 31 mars 2018
SportDonald Trump steps up attacks on Amazon
The president accuses the online retail giant of scamming the US Postal Service.
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SportOffice lunch theft: the internet reacts
One man and the disappearance of his shrimp fried rice led to many people sharing food theft stories
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SportTesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot
The company says a Model X vehicle involved in a fatal crash in the US was in Autopilot mode.
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weight loss fitnessChildhood friends may protect your adult health
New research suggests that spending time with your buddies as a kid may lead to a healthier weight and better blood pressure levels in adulthood.
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weight loss fitnessNew drug attacks cancer-causing genes
A new drug that targets cancer-causing genes may help to improve cancer survival rates. Researchers also hope that it might halt obesity-related cancers.
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SportAlton Sterling: Cop dismissed over deadly Baton Rouge shooting
Alton Sterling was killed in Louisiana in 2016 and his death sparked days of protests.
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vendredi 30 mars 2018
SportIs Trump ready for talks with North Korea?
What preparations is the White House making for a North Korea summit?
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SportIowa man wins legal battle to say hometown stinks
A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench.
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SportStephon Clark: Police shot unarmed man '7 times in back'
Stephon Clark was shot a total of eight times in the night-time confrontation in California.
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SportSchwarzenegger has heart surgery
The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a catheter valve at a Los Angeles hospital.
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SportTearful moment a deported US veteran's luck changed
Deported US Army veteran Hector Barajas weeps as he learns he will receive US citizenship.
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SportUS soldier killed fighting IS in Syria
The serviceman, embedded with US forces, was killed by a roadside bomb on Thursday.
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SportSan Francisco cop's close shave in barbershop gun fight
Four civilians and a police officer were wounded in the crossfire, and the gunman was killed.
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SportTexas woman jailed for five years for 'accidental' voter fraud
Crystal Mason, 43, said she did not know she was legally barred from casting a ballot in 2016.
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SportTerrifying moment Ohio cop is dragged by drug suspect's car
A Cleveland police officer found himself in a life-threatening situation when the car he pulled over took off.
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SportUN harassment whistleblowers 'victimised'
Female staff complained about sexual assaults from male colleagues, but say nothing was done.
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SportParkland student David Hogg rejects Fox News host's apology
David Hogg accuses presenter Laura Ingraham of "mudslinging at children" after she taunted him.
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SportAccountant, 36, makes stunning NHL debut
Scott Foster, a 36-year-old accountant, plays his first competitive game since 2005 as he makes his NHL debut when Chicago Blackhawks' goaltenders are injured.
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SportNoor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter's widow not guilty
Widow of gunman who killed 49 people at Pulse nightclub in Florida two years ago is found not guilty of helping him
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SportFacebook 'ugly truth' growth memo haunts firm
The firm denies it believes that growth at all costs is "good" even if it leads to deaths.
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SportRyan Seacrest's accuser files report with police
The US television host will be "cleared of any wrongdoing", his lawyer has said.
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SportLindsay Lohan loses GTA V privacy case appeal
The actress fails to convince judges that a character in the game was based on her.
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SportCoffee sold in California must carry cancer warning, judge rules
Coffee sellers in California must warn customers about the chemical acrylamide, a state court rules.
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SportHiggs factory a 'must for big physics'
The head of America's leading particle physics lab backs the construction of a "factory" to produce the Higgs boson.
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jeudi 29 mars 2018
SportAlligator 'gender reveal party' causes controversy
Family reveal baby's gender using their pet alligator and a watermelon, prompting concerns over safety.
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SportThe teenager sentenced to 241 years in prison
A man who committed a brutal robbery as a teenager will be in prison until he dies. Is that fair?
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SportIndustry ferment: US wine industry crushed over tariffs
What the wine industry tells us about US-China trade tensions.
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SportColorado senator explains white privilege to colleagues
Irene Aguilar speaks as lawmakers debate a bill to allow business-owners to pre-emptively shoot intruders.
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SportStormy Daniels loses bid for early Trump testimony on her sex claims
Stormy Daniels wanted the president to speak on oath about an alleged "hush agreement".
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SportUS Republican lawmakers discuss their 'unlikely' friendship
Republicans Trey Gowdy and Tim Scott discuss how the US must unify despite divisions.
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SportTrump: Billions spent protecting other countries' borders
Mr Trump says securing the Korean border comes at a big price while border security at home is failing.
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SportRussia expels US diplomats in tit for tat
Russia expels 60 US diplomats and closes St Petersburg consulate in response to American action over spy poisoning
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weight loss fitnessHow to stay active in the workplace
Do you have a desk-based job and struggle to find the time to be active during the day? We have some top tips to help you stay active at work.
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SportCycling the length of the Dakota Access pipeline
Martin Eberlen's images of those who live and work along the controversial route that transports oil across four US states.
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SportParkland student David Hogg urges boycott of Fox presenter
Laura Ingraham said David Hogg was whining after several of his college applications were rejected.
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SportTrump sons proclaim love for dad after Jeb Bush 'dig'
Jeb Bush said after losing the White House race he went home to children "who actually love me".
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SportCalifornia car cliff plunge kills US family
The family of eight are all believed to have died after their vehicle drove off a California cliff.
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SportDavid Shulkin: Sacked secretary in parting shot at Trump
David Shulkin says Washington's environment is "so toxic, chaotic, disrespectful and subversive".
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SportPresident Trump calls to congratulate Roseanne Barr
The White House confirms the US president called the TV star following her popular sitcom's return.
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mercredi 28 mars 2018
SportCarnival Cruise offers teen free trip for Snapchat handle
The cruise line showed up at a Virginia teenager's door to bid on his Snapchat handle, @CarnivalCruise.
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SportTrump picks his doctor to replace Shulkin as veterans secretary
Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, the White House doctor, is nominated to replace David Shulkin.
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SportWhy does Justin Trudeau apologise so much?
The PM has outdone other Canadian leaders when it comes to issuing mea culpas for historic wrongs.
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SportWomen fighting for equality on Wikipedia
An astonishing 87% of Wikipedia editors are men, so volunteers have gathered in Washington to take action.
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SportGroupon ad uses n-word to describe footwear
The online discounter blames the "completely unacceptable" language on a third-party seller.
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SportParkland students targeted by online smears
As Parkland shooting survivors pursue gun control, they are facing a new challenge - vindictive personal smears.
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SportHouston officer kills unarmed man walking with trousers down
Video shows Danny Ray Thomas, 34, walking towards police before he is shot once in the chest.
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SportTrump keen to meet Kim after 'successful' China talks
The US president gives a positive reaction to the North Korean leader meeting China's president.
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SportFormer Disney star Caroline Sunshine joins Trump's press office
Caroline Sunshine, who starred in the Shake It Up TV series, will work in Mr Trump's press office.
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SportPlanned Parenthood tweet calls for abortion Disney princess
The "disgusting" post provoked swift online criticism from the political right and even on the left.
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SportYouTube 'prankster' sued by In-N-Out Burger
The accused is alleged to have posed as the firm's chief executive and abused its food.
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SportAlexandre Bissonnette pleads guilty to Quebec mosque attack
Alexandre Bissonnette, 28, admits six counts of murder and six of attempted murder.
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SportLottery win teen: Did she choose wisely?
Charlie Lagarde took C$1,000 a week for life, rather than a C$1m lump sum, after winning a lottery.
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SportAdea Shabani: Body of missing actress 'found' in California
The body was discovered hundreds of miles from the Hollywood home of the 25-year-old missing woman.
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SportStormy Daniels seeks Trump testimony on her sex claims
Stormy Daniels wants the president to testify about whether he was aware of a "hush agreement".
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SportMum's lesson to 'entitled' son goes viral
Cierra noticed her son making negative comments about second-hand clothes, so she decided to take action.
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SportStephon Clark's brother storms Sacramento council meeting
The brother of shooting victim Stephon Clark and others disrupt a Sacramento city council meeting.
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SportFlorida shooting survivor: Befriending killer wouldn't stop murder
"The idea that we are to blame, even implicitly, for the murders of our friends and teachers is a slap in the face."
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SportWalmart shelves 'hyper-sexualised' Cosmopolitan
Cosmopolitan, which is known for its frank discussion of female sexuality, is removed from checkouts.
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weight loss fitnessThe secret to avoiding weight gain: Don't diet
A new study flies in the face of popular opinion. The authors conclude that dieting is, in fact, a risk factor for putting on excess weight.
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SportTime Out signs lease to open food shop in New York
The events guide and e-commerce platform is further expanding its bricks-and-mortar offering.
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mardi 27 mars 2018
SportCanada teen wins $1000 a week for life on 18th birthday
A Canadian teen wins $1000 a week for life after buying a lottery ticket on her 18th birthday.
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SportHow Jackie Kennedy brought Mona Lisa to US
In 1963, one of the world's most famous paintings visited the US. The First Lady made it happen.
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SportExonerated Chicago man Nevest Coleman gets old job back
Nevest Coleman returns to a Chicago baseball park after 23 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit.
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SportCat's high-wire ordeal grips thousands
A cat was stranded on a power line for three days, in an ordeal broadcast to hundreds of thousands.
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SportWilliam Strampel: Michigan supervisor of Larry Nassar arrested
William Strampel is accused of storing nude photos of students and grabbing the buttocks of others.
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SportJacqueline Woodson: US teen author wins $600,000 Astrid Lindgren prize
Jacqueline Woodson picks up the prestigious - and highly lucrative - Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.
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SportWho bit Beyonce? Fans investigate claims star was bitten on face
Two actresses have already denied biting Beyonce on the face following speculation from the Beyhive.
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SportEagles of Death Metal shooting survivor: Parkland campaigners 'vile'
In posts he later deleted, Stuart Hughes called one Parkland student "the Awful Face Of Treason".
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SportRoseanne's back - 'still feisty and funny' but 'not as good as the original'
Critics say the rebooted sitcom is "still feisty and funny" - but doesn't quite match the original.
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SportThis 98-year-old sports mascot nun is captivating Americans
Sister Jean is the chaplain for basketball team Loyola-Chicago and people love her.
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SportOlivia de Havilland: Acting legend loses court battle over TV drama Feud
The legendary Gone with the Wind actress "does not own history", a California appeal court rules.
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SportCensus 2020: US adds controversial citizenship question
Opponents fear the question on the 2020 census could be used to target undocumented migrants.
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SportJustin Trudeau apologises for Canada Tsilhqot'in hangings
Justin Trudeau apologises for the hanging of indigenous Tsilhqot'in leaders by British colonial authorities.
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lundi 26 mars 2018
SportLinda Brown, centre of Brown v Board civil rights case, dies
Linda Brown was 9 when she was denied entry to a white school, becoming focus of Supreme Court case.
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SportGoing from slavery to being a millionaire
A new book tells the history of the first US black millionaires - and how they spent their riches.
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SportDid Martin Luther King predict his own death?
Fifty years ago, the civil rights leader gave his final speech. Did he conclude by predicting his assassination?
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SportPorn stars call for respect after spate of deaths
The deaths of five young women in the space of three months has shocked the porn industry.
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SportStormy Daniels: White House 'strongly' denies Trump's alleged affair
Deputy press secretary Raj Shah said the president denies the affair with Stormy Daniels.
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SportSuspected Quebec City mosque shooter pleads not guilty
The accused man faces six counts of murder and six of attempted murder for the 2017 shooting.
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SportChance the Rapper attacks Heineken for 'racist' advert
The US star says he believes some companies are purposely putting out "racist ads" for more views.
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SportDeported US Army veteran blames PTSD for drug conviction
Miguel Perez says his drug conviction was a result of his PTSD after two tours in Afghanistan.
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SportFired Vancouver waiter: I'm not rude, just French
A waiter claims discrimination against his French culture after being fired for "rude" behaviour.
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SportFacebook faces Federal Trade Commission privacy inquiry
Facebook's stock price plunges as a federal agency investigates if it broke laws data security laws.
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SportUS to expel 60 Russian diplomats
Various European countries are also expelling Russian diplomats over the poisoning of an ex-spy in the UK.
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SportRemington: US gunmaker files for bankruptcy
The firm has been in business for more than 200 years but has been hit by slowing sales.
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SportFacebook boss apologises in UK and US newspaper ads
The firm could have done more to stop data breach that affected "millions", Mark Zuckerberg says.
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dimanche 25 mars 2018
SportStormy Daniels: 'I was threatened'
The adult film actress says she was threatened over an alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump in 2006.
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SportHundreds of thousands rally for gun control legislation
The BBC followed groups from Parkland, Florida and Newtown, Connecticut, to the biggest march in Washington DC.
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SportFederal Flight Deck Officers: The airline pilots trained to shoot hijackers
Thousands of US airline pilots carry guns in the cockpit. Why do they do it - and how are they trained?
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SportUber is selling its south-east Asia operations to rival Grab
Uber is expected to announce a retreat in the region as it prepares for a share listing in 2019.
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SportStormy Daniels to tell her story of Trump 'affair' on CBS
Stormy Daniels says she had an affair with Donald Trump in 2006-07 - an allegation he denies.
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SportTrump-Russia: President's legal team shake-up falters
Two lawyers will now no longer join President Trump's team, despite an earlier announcement.
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SportMarch For Our Lives: Six key takeaways from the US gun control rallies
The leading events in some of the biggest rallies in the US since the Vietnam War era.
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SportKiller Mike: Rapper defends gun ownership in NRA video
The Run The Jewels rapper criticises anti-gun activists in an NRA video released on the weekend of the March For Our Lives protests.
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SportYolanda Renee King calls for 'a gun-free world'
The granddaughter of Martin Luther King calls for "a gun-free world", at a rally in Washington DC.
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weight loss fitnessIs this how abdominal fat leads to diabetes?
New research shows that an enzyme produced by the liver causes inflammation in the abdominal fat, raising the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes.
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weight loss fitnessWhy does obesity blunt our sense of taste?
Obese people have a dull sense of taste. A new study uncovers the molecular mechanism behind this phenomenon, revealing how obesity blunts your taste buds.
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samedi 24 mars 2018
SportObituary: The 9/11 rescuers who died a day apart, 17 years on
Thomas Phelan and Keith Young played key roles after the attack. Their deaths are not isolated cases.
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SportNaomi Wadler - the girl inspiring America?
Naomi Wadler provoked a strong reaction from Americans with her speech at the March for Our Lives.
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SportMarch for Our Lives: Gun violence survivors rally for change
Thousands came to Washington DC for the "March for Our Lives" to campaign for stricter gun laws.
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SportMarch For Our Lives: Americans gather for gun control rallies
Marches are taking place across America to call for change.
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SportSandy Hook survivors to Parkland: 'Thank you'
Just children when a gunman opened fire at their school, they came to Washington to protest.
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SportGun marchers: 'Our message to the world is...'
Tens of thousands of people protested in Washington over gun laws. What was their message to the rest of the world?
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SportMarch for Our Lives: Protesters take to the streets globally
People around the world have gathered to call for stricter gun control laws in America.
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SportMarch For Our Lives: 'He points a pistol in my face'
Chicago student Mya Middleton tells the March For Our Lives of an encounter with a gun that haunted her.
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SportMarch For Our Lives: US set for mass rallies to back gun control
March For Our Lives events are being held nationwide, with hundreds of thousands expected to protest.
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SportTrump signs new transgender military ban
The policy scraps his blanket ban but bars those who have undergone gender transition from serving.
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SportKansas water park boss charged over death of boy, 10
A 10-year-old boy died after his raft went airborne and his head hit a pole in Kansas in 2016.
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vendredi 23 mars 2018
SportElon Musk pulls Tesla and SpaceX from Facebook
Entrepreneur Elon Musk has the official Facebook pages for his Tesla and SpaceX companies deleted.
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SportIowa family found dead in Mexico holiday home
Police say the Sharps did not suffer any traumatic injury and no foul play is suspected.
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SportJohn Bolton: Who is Trump's new national security adviser?
John Bolton has been a regular on the BBC over the years - here's what we know about him.
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SportTrump on spending bill: 'I will never sign a bill like this again'
President Trump signed a $1.3tn (£921bn) package to fund the US government until September - but he let Congress know he wasn't happy about it.
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SportFormer Blockbuster owner Wayne Huizenga dies at 80
The college dropout made his fortune in waste disposal before he owned the video store chain.
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SportUS sanctions Iranian hackers for 'stealing university data'
An Iranian company allegedly stole data from 320 universities in the US and 21 other countries.
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SportMaryland school shooting victim taken off life support
The 16-year-old girl was put on life support after she was shot in the head by a classmate at school.
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SportGoogle's 'secret' smart city on Toronto's waterfront sparks row
Torontonians have concerns about Google's latest project - a "future city" that tracks their data.
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SportCraigslist drops dating ads after new law
The site said keeping its "personals" section open in the US was too much of a risk.
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SportKaren McDougal: Trump 'tried to pay ex-playboy model for sex'
Karen McDougal says she had a 10-month affair with Donald Trump in 2006.
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SportReddit: Guns, beer and tobacco transactions now banned
At least 38 communities have been banned as Reddit distances itself from transactions of illicit goods.
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SportJohn Bolton: Five things new Trump security adviser believes
The new US National Security Adviser is a confrontational advocate for the use of American power.
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SportThrills and chills at Broadway's Frozen musical
Olaf a minute? Our verdict on a musical version of Disney's hit film that's just opened on Broadway.
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SportStephon Clark: Protests over police shooting shut NBA arena
Police shot dead Stephon Clark, who was holding an object that turned out to be a phone.
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jeudi 22 mars 2018
SportTrump's cabinet: who's next for the firing line?
US National Security Adviser HR McMaster is the latest victim of the President's line up changes.
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SportTillerson bids farewell to 'mean-spirited' Washington
In a speech to state department employees, outgoing Secretary of State Rex Tillerson advised staff to perform one act of kindness each day.
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SportWhy this mass shooting is different - the evidence
The paradigm of the US gun control debate gradually fizzling out after mass shootings has changed.
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SportJohn Bolton: Bush-era war hawk makes comeback
The decision is a surprise, not least because Mr Trump was reported to have disliked his moustache.
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SportTrump replaces McMaster with Bolton
President Trump replaces US National Security Adviser H R McMaster with Bush-era defence hawk John Bolton
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SportToys R Us founder Charles Lazarus dies at 94 as his company folds
The firm Charles Lazarus founded in 1948 said last week it was game over for its US and UK stores.
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SportAn incomplete history of American protest
An exhibit at the Whitney Museum in New York looks back at moments in US history that inspired mass protest.
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SportEdmonton police target violent teenage 'flash mobs'
A woman was kicked down a flight of stairs in one of a string of assaults and robberies in Canada.
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SportStephon Clark: Sacramento police shoot dead unarmed man
Officers who followed Stephon Clark to his grandmother's backyard say they thought he had a gun.
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SportMassive spending bill moves to Senate ahead of shutdown deadline
The bill now moves to the US Senate ahead of a Friday deadline to fund the federal government.
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SportMeet SoFi - the soft robot fish developed by MIT
Scientists hope a robotic fish will guide aquatic life and help clean up pollution in the ocean.
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SportPoliceman discharged after Salisbury attack
Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey discharged from hospital after nerve agent attack in Salisbury earlier this month
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SportUS senators have snowball fight on Capitol Hill
Democrat Cory Booker and Republican Jeff Flake faced off on Capitol Hill in Washington DC.
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SportTrump hits back at 'physically weak' Joe Biden
This is not the first time the two septuagenarians have discussed the prospect of a tussle.
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SportCitigroup imposes restrictions on clients who sell guns
The Wall Street bank joins a growing corporate backlash against gun violence in the US.
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SportPolice video shows fatal shooting of unarmed black man
Authorities say they mistook Stephon Clark's mobile phone for a weapon and fired off 20 shots.
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SportEU and six other countries exempted from US metals tariffs
The US trade representative says the import duties have been "paused" while further talks take place.
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SportDonald Trump's top Russia lawyer John Dowd resigns
John Dowd is reported to have concluded that Mr Trump was increasingly ignoring his advice.
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SportYouTube gun ban drives bloggers to PornHub
The video-sharing site has banned videos that show people how to manufacture or modify guns.
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SportTennessee grants $1 million to wrongly convicted man
Lawrence McKinney was at first given just $75 after 31 years in jail for a crime he did not commit.
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SportFlorida school shooting students told to wear clear backpacks
Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where a gunman killed 17 people will be asked to wear clear backpacks as part of extra security measures.
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SportUber self-driving crash: Footage shows moment before impact
Police release footage of the moments leading up to a crash involving a self-driving car in Arizona.
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Sport'People against gun control haven't been shot at'
From the survivors of mass shootings to gun owners, Newsbeat speaks to four different people about gun control in the USA.
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mercredi 21 mars 2018
SportJoseph Mifsud: The mystery professor behind Trump Russia inquiry
A Maltese professor, the "selfie king" of the diplomatic circuit, has played a key part in the Russia inquiry.
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SportTrump set to announce China sanctions after IP probe
The White House says its investigation finds that China encourages the theft or transfer of intellectual property.
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SportPuerto Rico still in the dark six months after hurricane
Six months after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, many in Puerto Rico are still going to school and looking after the elderly in the dark.
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SportPutin 'will use World Cup like Hitler's Olympics', agrees Johnson
Boris Johnson says Moscow's "glorying" in the event sickens him, as he seeks fan safety reassurances.
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SportStormy Daniels case: Legal questions mount for Trump
Three women who accuse President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct this week mounted legal challenges to try to tell their stories.
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SportTesla boss Elon Musk's $2.6bn pay day
Shareholders have approved a deal that could award shares worth billions to Tesla's chief executive.
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SportFed announces US rate increase
The US central bank signals growing confidence that US tax cuts and spending will boost the economy.
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SportAustin bombings: Texas city rattled by bomb attacks
Residents of the Texas capital have been on high alert following a series of parcel bombings.
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SportSpring season snow storm hits eastern US
Despite what the calendar may say, most of the eastern US is not feeling very spring-like.
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SportFacebook's Zuckerberg admits mistakes over Cambridge Analytica
Mark Zuckerberg promises changes will be made following the Cambridge Analytica case.
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Sport'Anti-military' California teacher fired for video rant
A history teacher has been fired for making disparaging remarks about members of the military.
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SportJust for Laughs comedy festival sold to Howie Mandel
The comedian partnered with a US talent agency to buy the Montreal-based summer festival.
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SportCanadian Melina Roberge 'sorry' for role in Australian cruise ship drug scheme
Melina Roberge told an Australian court she was recruited to make the scheme look like a holiday.
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SportAustin bombings: Deceased suspect named as Texas man
Mark Anthony Conditt, 23, has been named by US media as the suspect who died after triggering a device.
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SportThe Pink House: The last abortion clinic in Mississippi
Life inside the only abortion clinic in the state with the toughest restrictions in the United States.
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SportTrump 'warned' not to congratulate Putin in Russia election
Mr Trump was reportedly told not to congratulate the Russian president on his win, but he did anyway.
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SportMississippi's strict abortion law temporarily blocked
The new law banning abortions at 15 weeks is delayed 10 days by a federal judge.
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SportLawsuit after Malaysian flag reported as 'IS symbol' in US
A US employee association is being sued after restricting a Muslim man's membership over the row.
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SportAustin bombings: Suspect dead, say US media
The suspect in a series of parcel bombings in Texas is dead after a police operation, media say.
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weight loss fitnessCholesterol deposits in the eyes: Symptoms and treatment
Cholesterol can deposit around the eyes and form fatty, yellow lumps. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for cholesterol deposits here.
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mardi 20 mars 2018
SportStormy Daniels and Trump: Polygraph backs affair claim
A lie test says Stormy Daniels was truthful in saying she had sex with Donald Trump, which he has denied.
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SportCanada introduces new gun control measures
The federal Liberals table legislation with new measures that include tougher background checks.
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Sport'Heroes' save trapped man from burning car
Police are trying to identify the Good Samaritans who saved a Pennsylvania man trapped in a burning car.
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Sport#DeleteFacebook trends after data row
#DeleteFacebook trends after Cambridge Analytica is accused of using personal data of 50 million Facebook users.
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SportGoogle pledges $300m to support journalism and fight fake news
The search giant says it will help news organisations to fight fake news and grow their businesses.
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SportFacebook shares slip as scrutiny continues
Investors are reacting to calls for tighter regulation of tech firms from politicians in the US, UK and Europe.
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SportBody of missing Australian Allison Raspa found in Canada
Bystanders found her body in a lake near the resort town of Whistler, British Columbia.
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SportUS school shooting: Gunman dies after being shot in Maryland
A security guard shot the attacker after he had shot and wounded two students, police say.
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SportUS Boy Scouts revoke badges from Down's syndrome boy
The boy's father accuses the organisation of discrimination against those with mental disabilities.
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SportTexas explosions: FBI 'investigating new blast at FedEx plant'
The reports of an explosion at a FedEx site near San Antonio follow four bombings in Austin.
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SportUS retail giants ask Trump to reconsider China tariffs
The potential tariffs could affect a list of as many as 100 products including shoes and footwear.
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lundi 19 mars 2018
SportMississippi passes strictest abortion law
The bill bans most abortions after 15 weeks, with no exceptions for rape or incest.
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SportSeeding 'punished' Serena maternity leave
Seeding rules are a "kind of punishment" for players after maternity leave and "should be changed", says the Miami Open tournament director.
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SportAre conservatives fighting back on US college campuses?
A conservative group formed only six years ago has 1,200 branches and a $10m budget. So who are they?
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SportTrump urges death penalty for drug dealers
The US president claims other countries with a zero tolerance approach 'have no drug problem'.
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SportTrump urges death penalty for drug dealers
He outlined the plan during a speech in New Hampshire, a state hard hit by the crisis.
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SportSex and the City star Cynthia Nixon to run for NY governor
Cynthia Nixon played Miranda Hobbs on the hit television show Sex and the City.
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SportUber halts self-driving car tests after death
A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a self-driving Uber car in Arizona.
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weight loss fitnessA big breakfast could aid weight loss, glucose control
Starting the day with a big breakfast, followed by a medium lunch and a small dinner, may benefit people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, new study finds.
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SportThe drug addict who became a judge
A pioneering court in Buffalo, New York, is trying to keep drug addicts alive. It's presided by a judge who knows well the perils of abuse.
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SportLawmaker sorry for spreading anti-Semitic weather conspiracy
Trayon White Sr says he "did not intend" to spread a conspiracy theory based in anti-Semitic thought.
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weight loss fitnessBreast cancer: Obesity may hinder some treatments
Obesity, which is linked to lower survival in many cancers, may be why drugs that inhibit growth of blood vessels that feed cancer don't work, says study.
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SportFacebook shares fall amid privacy backlash
US and British politicians have called on the firm to testify over its protections for customer information.
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SportMiami bridge collapse: Victims honoured as students return
The university will hold a moment of silence for victims killed in last week's tragedy.
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SportRachel Crooks: Why Trump accuser is running for office
Turning a personal story - and anger against the president - into a bid for office is a different kind of challenge.
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SportMarlon Bundo: John Oliver lampoons Mike Pence with LGBT book
Tonight Show host John Oliver spoofs Vice President Mike Pence's children's book - by turning the main character gay.
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weight loss fitnessTargeting these brain cells may aid weight loss
Scientists may have found a new obesity treatment, after exploring mice's 'feed or flee' responses and finding that they could target the 'control switch.'
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weight loss fitnessLow-calorie sweeteners may promote metabolic syndrome
New research now suggests that low-calorie sweeteners may actually help to increase fat formulation and lead to metabolic syndrome.
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SportVideo console death: US boy, 9, 'kills sister, 13, over controller'
The girl, 13, was shot in the head in Mississippi after refusing to give up the controller, police say.
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SportTexas explosions: New Austin blast 'may be tripwire-activated'
Austin police say the explosion, following deadly parcel bombings, may have been tripwire-activated.
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SportSpielberg hails 'watershed' Time's Up
The director praises Time's Up saying it's "more important than any of us can ever really realise".
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dimanche 18 mars 2018
SportFlorida shooting: How teenagers started a political campaign in 30 days
The survivors of a high school shooting in Florida refused to be ignored just because they were teenagers.
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SportDonald Trump warned by Republicans over Mueller's Russia inquiry
It came after he attacked Robert Mueller's inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 US election.
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SportCirque du Soleil: Aerialist Yann Arnaud dies in Florida show
Frenchman Yann Arnaud died after falling on to the stage during a show of the world-famous circus.
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SportUS Army St Patrick's Day video splits opinion
A video uploaded to the US Army's official Twitter account features 'shamrocks' being fired from weapons.
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SportDonald Trump lambasts Mueller's 'biased' Russia inquiry
Mr Trump said it was dominated by "hardened Democrats" and supporters of Hillary Clinton.
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samedi 17 mars 2018
SportThe pioneering sergeant turned activist
Millie Dunn Veasey, who has died aged 100, was in World War Two's only all-female, all-black unit.
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SportAndrew McCabe: Ex-FBI deputy director gave notes to Russia inquiry
The memos could support claims of obstruction of justice against President Trump, US media say.
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SportTrump campaign data firm accused of harvesting Facebook data
A US attorney general is investigating reports that millions of Facebook profiles were accessed.
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SportPaige Vanzant: UFC gave me an eating disorder
UFC star Paige Vanzant tells Newsbeat the extreme measures she took to reduce her weight.
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SportRuPaul is first drag queen to get Hollywood star
The star was overcome with emotion as fans lined Hollywood Boulevard to help celebrate.
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SportPaige Vanzant: UFC gave me an eating disorder
UFC star Paige Vanzant tells Newsbeat the extreme measures she took to reduce her weight.
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SportMiami bridge collapse: Engineer reported cracks in voicemail
But transport officials did not hear the voicemail until after the bridge collapsed killing six.
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weight loss fitnessStep up for health: Pedometers 'boost exercise levels for years'
Scientists have found that using pedometers may not only offer short-term benefits, but they also could help to increase exercise levels for up to 4 years.
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SportTrump lawyers seek $20m in damages from porn star Stormy Daniels
The legal filings mark the first time the president has become directly involved in the case.
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vendredi 16 mars 2018
SportFlight mix-up takes German Shepherd to Japan
A 10-year old German Shepherd was supposed to join his family in Kansas. Instead, he landed in Japan.
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SportBlack man beaten at Charlottesville rally 'cleared of assault'
DeAndre Harris was reportedly cleared of assault charges related to the incident in which he was beaten.
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SportTrumplomacy: Who's going to represent US at N Korea talks now?
After Tillerson's quick exit - who will be part of high-stakes talks with North Korea?
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SportTwo convicted 'honour' killers to be deported from Canada
Mohammad Shafia and Tooba Yahya, convicted of "honour killings", will be deported to Afghanistan.
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SportUS couple accused of hoax kidnap win $2.5m settlement
A US city settles with a couple after police publicly called the woman's 2015 abduction a "hoax".
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weight loss fitnessWhat are the best teas for health?
Do you enjoy tea for its flavor or the soothing feeling brought by holding a steaming cup? In this Spotlight, we tell you which brews are best for heath.
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SportHillary Clinton treated for minor injury in India, says hospital
Local media quote unnamed sources as saying Mrs Clinton had slipped in the bath at a luxury hotel.
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SportFlorida bridge collapse: Hope fades for more survivors
Police say the operation in Miami has shifted from rescue to body recovery.
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SportUS helicopter crashes in western Iraq
Seven US soldiers were on board the military helicopter when it went down, officials say.
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SportBanksy protest artwork unveiled in New York
The artist reveals a new artwork in New York, drawing attention to a jailed Turkish artist.
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jeudi 15 mars 2018
SportVanessa Trump files for divorce from Donald Trump Jr - US media
Vanessa Trump is reportedly seeking an uncontested divorce from Donald Trump Jr in New York's court.
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SportUS opioid crisis: Seattle's battle over safe injection plan
A plan to open the nation's first safe consumption sites for drug use has split Seattle residents - here's what both sides have to say.
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SportFlorida school attack: Video shows cop lingering outside
CCTV shows deputy Scot Peterson waiting outside the school in Parkland as a shooter kills 17 people.
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SportFlorida university bridge collapses 'leaving people trapped'
People are reportedly trapped under the buckled span, which only went up on Saturday.
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SportTrump 'admitted making up figures to Justin Trudeau'
The president reportedly told donors: "I said, 'Wrong, Justin... I didn't even know. I had no idea."
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SportUS sanctions 19 Russians over vote meddling and cyber-attacks
The US said the moves were an attempt to stop "nefarious attacks emanating from Russia".
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SportOklahoma mother will go to jail for marrying her daughter
Patricia Spann said she believed the union to her biological daughter, Misty, was legal.
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SportCharleston church gunman Dylann Roof's sister in knife arrest
Morgan Roof also posted on social media that she hoped students calling for gun reforms "get shot".
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SportPompeo replaces Tillerson. Where does that take US foreign policy?
A look at key foreign issues on which new Secretary of State Mike Pompeo might sway President Trump.
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mercredi 14 mars 2018
SportToys R Us 'set to close all US stores'
The sale or closure of the firm's 885 US stores puts 33,000 jobs at risk, US media report.
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SportThe seven places where women earn more than men in US
A new analysis by Stateline found only seven communities where women make significantly more than men.
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SportFlorida shooting: Students vow 'never again' in US walkout
Thousands of students across the country left their classrooms in a call for gun reform.
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SportOklahoma to use nitrogen gas for executions
The state would be the first in the US to use nitrogen-induced hypoxia on death-row inmates.
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SportFox News sued by family of dead Democratic employee
Seth Rich's parents have sued the network for publishing the "sham story".
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SportTV pundit Lawrence Kudlow 'to be Trump economic adviser'
The CNBC contributor will reportedly lead the National Economic Council after Gary Cohn quit.
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SportTheranos founder Elizabeth Holmes charged with £700m fraud
The blood testing company, its founder and former president are charged with deceiving investors.
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weight loss fitnessHow brown fat could lead to better weight loss drugs
New research suggests that by understanding the specific characteristics of brown fat we may be able to find better therapies for weight management.
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SportUS housing secretary 'picked out' $31,000 dining set despite denial
The US cabinet member's spokesman said last month he "had no awareness" it was being bought.
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SportHaley Anderson homicide: Ex-boyfriend arrested in Nicaragua
Nicaraguan police confirm to the BBC the arrest of 22-year-old Orlando Tercero.
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SportFlorida shooting: US high school students plan mass walkout
They will stop lessons for 17 minutes to remember the 17 people killed in Parkland a month ago.
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SportTight race for US House Pennsylvania seat
The poll in a conservative area is seen as a test for Republicans ahead of November's mid-terms.
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mardi 13 mars 2018
SportRex Tillerson: Secretary of state fired by Trump in Russia warning
The secretary of state fired by Mr Trump warns of Russia's "troubling behaviour" as a parting shot.
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SportDog dies in overhead locker on United Airlines plane
The United Airlines attendant had ordered the owner to put a bag with the pet in the locker.
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SportA co-working space only for women
There have been men-only clubs for centuries. The Wing is a co-working space in New York exclusively for women.
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SportShoes laid outside the US Capitol in Washington represent young victims of gun violence.
Shoes laid outside the US Capitol in Washington represent young victims of gun violence.
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SportTrump inspects border wall prototypes in California
On his first visit to California, the US president discusses what type of wall he would like to see.
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SportTrump personal aide John McEntee forced out - US media
Mr McEntee, who is reportedly facing a financial crimes investigation, was escorted from the White House.
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SportTrump v Tillerson: A short history of disagreements
Rex reportedly called the president 'a moron', while Trump sought to 'castrate' his secretary of state.
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SportFlorida shooting: Prosecutors seek death penalty for Nikolas Cruz
Nikolas Cruz is accused of killing 17 people at a school before escaping and visiting McDonald's.
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SportBen Affleck and Matt Damon's company signs up to use inclusion riders
The duo's film company will add the clauses to its contracts to improve diversity on and off screen.
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SportGina Haspel - Trump's pick as CIA director
She is named by the president as head of the spy agency, succeeding Mike Pompeo.
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SportTrump on Tillerson - I like Rex a lot, but we disagreed
The president says goodbye to one Secretary of State and says he has 'total confidence' in the next.
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SportHouse intelligence pane's Trump-Russia probe ends in rancour
Republicans say they have found no evidence of collusion, but Democrats accuse them of capitulation.
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SportMike Pompeo: Trump's loyalist new diplomat and ex-spymaster
The CIA director and former Republican congressman is tipped to be the next US Secretary of State.
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SportTrump sacks Rex Tillerson as state secretary
US President Donald Trump sacks Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, replacing him with CIA chief Mike Pompeo
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SportCharles Manson death: Grandson to get body
A California judge awards custody of the death cult leader's remains to his grandson, Jason Freeman.
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SportArgentine navy rescues US scientists from Antarctica
The scientists and a contractor were carrying out research on Joinville Island in Antarctica.
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SportHeather Locklear charged with four counts of battery
Police were called to the former Dynasty star's home over a fight with her boyfriend.
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SportCraig Mack: Rapper and P Diddy protege dies aged 46
Hip-hop royalty pays tribute to the star, whose biggest hit was Flava in Ya Ear.
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lundi 12 mars 2018
SportUS House Republicans find no proof of Trump-Russia collusion
Republicans on the House intelligence panel say Russia did not try to get Donald Trump elected.
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SportBroadcom's proposed Qualcomm bid blocked on security grounds
Broadcom's attempt to buy US rival Qualcomm "threatens to impair national security", Trump decrees.
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SportMetropolitan Opera fires James Levine after sex abuse claims
The New York opera house says there is "credible evidence" for abuse claims against the conductor.
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SportJudge rules mystery Powerball winner can keep name private
The winner of a $560m (£400m) lottery jackpot wins a legal battle to keep her identity hidden.
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SportWhat this boy did to cope with his mum dying
When Noah's mother was diagnosed with cancer, he came up with an idea to express his grief.
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SportApple acquires digital magazine platform Texture
Apple is buying an app that gives readers unlimited access to 200 magazines for a monthly fee.
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Sport'Drone crash' starts forest fire in Arizona
Firefighters fought the grassland blaze for a day before finally bringing it under control.
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SportDeadly Texas parcel bomb attacks 'linked'
Police say they cannot rule out a hate crime as the victims in both cases were black.
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SportHaley Anderson homicide: Police seek dead student's ex
A student, with whom she was previously romantically linked, left the US on an international flight.
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SportTrump-Russia: Putin criticised for Jew election meddling comments
Russia's president faces a backlash for comments about alleged US poll interference by Jews and other groups.
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SportBlack Panther film: 'Game-changing' movie takes $1bn
Analysts say the superhero film, which has a predominantly black cast, is a watershed moment.
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SportOJ Simpson: Fox airs 'hypothetical confession' interview
Simpson hypothetically discusses his role in two murders in an interview that was originally shelved.
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SportWhy gun control isn't a factor in this Pennsylvania election
Gun control is not a factor in the first congressional election since the Parkland school shooting.
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SportFlorida shooting: Trump backs off on assault rifle curbs
White House plans in response to school shootings fall short of President Trump's public remarks.
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SportUS country music star collapses on stage
His wife Faith Hill said the country star had been suffering from dehydration.
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Sport'No response' yet from North Korea on talks with the US
Pyongyang has remained silent since the US agreed to participate in talks.
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dimanche 11 mars 2018
SportA one-man rescue mission in Vietnam War
Dick Swanson first went to Vietnam as a war photographer. He returned on a rescue mission.
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SportHelicopter crashes in New York City's East River
A light helicopter hit the water near Roosevelt Island on Sunday evening.
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SportTrump: N Korea talks could bring world's 'greatest deal'
President Trump said meeting Kim Jong-un could fail or bring about "the greatest deal for the world".
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samedi 10 mars 2018
SportClaudette Colvin: The 15-year-old who came before Rosa Parks
How Claudette Colvin helped spark America's Civil Rights Movement at the age of 15.
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SportThe Stormy Daniels-Donald Trump story explained
Adult film star Stormy Daniels is suing President Trump: this is how the story has unfolded.
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SportMiami nightclub shut over horse stunt
Video from Miami's Mokai Lounge shows a scantily clad woman riding a white horse among clubbers.
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SportKaty Perry lawsuit: Nun involved in property row 'dies in court'
Sister Catherine Rose Holzman was fighting the singer's bid to buy her former convent in California.
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SportTop US figure skating coach suspended over alleged sexual misconduct
A watchdog will investigate decades-old allegations against top US figure skating coach Richard Callaghan
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SportTrump's military parade set for Veterans' Day
The Pentagon sets a date in November for a grand military parade requested by Donald Trump.
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SportYountville attack: California hostage-taker was former patient
Three women were killed at the Yountville veterans' home by former Army rifleman Albert Wong.
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SportBernie Sanders stirs Texas crowd, is he running for something?
The next presidential election is over two years away, but Bernie Sanders sounds like a candidate.
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SportTillerson in Africa: US diplomat 'feeling unwell', cancels Kenya plans
The US secretary of state is on a five-nation diplomatic tour of Africa.
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vendredi 9 mars 2018
SportThe Forbidden: A modern opera breaking cultural taboos
An opera created by international artists challenges cultural rules and crosses musical boundaries.
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SportFive things Kim Jong-un can learn from Trump's 'Art of the Deal'
Dennis Rodman once gave the North Korean leader Donald Trump's book - so what can he learn from it?
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SportSunlight helps identify 17th Century painting at Hearst Castle
A ray of sunlight helped two guides spot the artist's name on the painting for the first time.
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SportImmigration agents detain mother in front of screaming children
A woman is detained near a California school by US immigration officers as her children scream.
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SportNorth Carolina officer charged for tasing jaywalker
A former North Carolina officer faces assault charges after an encounter with a pedestrian.
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Sport'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli sentenced to seven years
He wept at the hearing where his own lawyer said he sometimes wants to punch him in the face.
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weight loss fitnessToo much TV may raise men's colorectal cancer risk
Men who watch at least 4 hours of TV every day could see their risk of colorectal cancer increase by more than a third, a new study suggests.
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SportReport finds US hospital failed to protect infants from abuse
A nurse was suspended after five infants were found with bruising and skull and arm fractures.
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SportBarack Mirror? Ideas for Obamas' new Netflix show
The pitches, puns and parodies possible with Barack and Michelle Obama in talks for a Netflix show.
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SportUS job growth surges in February
The economy created 313,000 jobs last month, but growth in wages slows.
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SportTrump Kim talks: US surprised at 'dramatic' North Korea shift
President Donald Trump is set to have historic talks with the North's Kim Jong-un by May.
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jeudi 8 mars 2018
SportTrump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un to meet 'as soon as possible'
A meeting between sitting leaders of North Korea and the United States would be unprecedented.
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SportTrump tariffs: Three takeaways on trade bombshell
President Trump's protectionist policy is a major departure from decades of US free trade policies.
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SportWhat links Trump, Lincoln and Ferris Bueller?
Critics may say Trump skipped economics, like a certain movie truant, but Abe would back his policy.
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SportWhy Quebec doctors rejected a pay rise
Five hundred doctors from the province refuse a pay rise in favour of funding patient services.
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SportMystery Powerball winner claims prize amid anonymity battle
A New Hampshire lottery winner picks up prize amidst lawsuit with the state to stay unnamed.
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SportTrump approves controversial tariffs
Countries had warned a new trade war could be triggered by the new tariffs on steel and aluminium
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SportCourt rules parents do not need to lie about Easter Bunny
The couple lost custody of their foster children for refusing to lie about Easter Bunny.
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SportAmelia Earhart: Island bones 'likely' belonged to famed pilot
A new study claims the bones discovered on a Pacific island are a 99% match with the explorer.
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SportMissouri police officer sent to wrong address and shot dead
The officer and two others were given the wrong address while responding to a 911 call, police say.
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SportCalifornia boy accused of posing as sheriff's deputy
The 14-year-old boy allegedly dressed in police uniform and attempted to investigate homes, police say.
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SportWinter storm dumps snow and knocks out power on US East Coast
The second storm to hit the eastern seaboard in less than a week snarled commutes and closed schools.
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SportMcDonald's Women's Day tribute labelled 'McFeminism'
Fast food chain faces living-wage criticism after flipping logo upside-down for International Women's Day.
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SportSnake joke slithers into New York Times story
The New York Times mistakenly publishes an article modified by joke software.
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SportGary Oldman's son defends father over abuse allegation
Gulliver Oldman writes an impassioned letter defending his "hero" father after accusations resurfaced.
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SportOscars 2018: Man denies stealing Frances McDormand's best actress Oscar
Terry Bryant pleads not guilty to stealing the best actress statuette after Sunday's ceremony.
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SportStormy Daniels: Trump lawyer obtains restraining order
The revelation comes a day after adult film star Stormy Daniels filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump.
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mercredi 7 mars 2018
SportFlorida shooting: Gun control law moves step closer
State lawmakers pass a bill that raises the legal age to buy a firearm from 18 to 21.
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SportTexas primary: Support for Democrats and women surges
The first major vote of 2018 saw a surge in women candidates and a million Democrats turn out.
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SportBored of bowling? Give axe throwing a go
The craze started in Canada and organisers hope it could turn into a mainstream sport in the US.
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SportCanada's homeless piano player dies at 46
Ryan Arcand, who became famous when a video of him playing piano in the street went viral, has died.
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SportUS looks to loosen Dodd-Frank crisis-era banking rules
The US Senate is set to approve a measure to ease oversight for banks with less than $250bn in assets.
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Sport'Boxer Barbie': Nicola Adams 'honoured' to be turned into doll
Barbie are adding boxer Nicola Adams to their 'Shero' range ahead of International Women's Day.
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SportUS metal tariffs: Mexico and Canada may be exempt, White House says
US plans to impose tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium face opposition at home and abroad.
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SportHarlem Globetrotters teach 109-year-old woman new tricks
Virginia McLaurin famously danced with the Obamas on her 106th birthday - now she has been taught a few basketball moves.
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SportConviction overturned for man electrocuted by Texas judge
The judge violated the accused man's rights after he refused to answer questions, a court ruled.
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weight loss fitnessAnxiety: Does waist size have anything to do with it?
Anxiety is a common occurrence in women, especially after menopause, and it has been tied to physiological changes. But could waist size be a risk factor?
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SportMarjory Stoneman Douglas wind symphony plays Carnegie Hall
"Music soothes all the pain," says a young musician dealing with the aftermath of the mass shooting.
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SportTrump administration sues California over 'sanctuary' laws
The US justice department is suing to block state laws protecting undocumented immigrants.
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SportGoogle tech used by Pentagon 'to analyse drone videos'
Search giant confirms its image recognition tech is being used, reportedly to analyse drone videos.
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SportTrump trade row: EU adds to US trade retaliation list
Peanut butter and orange juice are added to list of goods that face higher EU import tax.
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SportMississippi lawmakers approve earliest US abortion ban
The state senate approves a bill that would prevent women accessing terminations after 15 weeks.
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mardi 6 mars 2018
SportWeinstein Company rescue deal collapses
A takeover of the film business has failed after a higher level of debt was reportedly discovered.
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Sport'Haunted by nightmares' of working for US Border Patrol
Francisco Cantú talks about working at the US border and what stays with him from the experience.
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SportWashington DC dumps homeless people's belongings
Washington, DC has the highest rate of homelessness in the US. The city's remedy is under scrutiny.
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SportCanadian man pleads guilty to US terrorism charges
The 50-year-old, who moved to Toronto in 1993 as a Kurdish refugee, gave money to suicide bombers.
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SportTrump economic adviser Gary Cohn to quit
US President Donald Trump’s top economic adviser Gary Cohn is to resign, White House says.
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SportTrump tariffs: President says EU making business 'impossible'
"Trade wars aren't so bad," says Mr Trump, adding that tariffs will be imposed in a "loving way".
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SportMichelle Obama dances with Parker the portrait girl
The former first lady met Parker after a photo of the toddler mesmerised by the painting went viral.
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SportOpioid crisis: Overdose rates jump 30% in one year
The US Midwest is worst hit with overdoses surging by 70%, according to the study.
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SportDonald Trump cautious on N Korea nuclear disarmament talks
The US president says he sees possible progress on the thorny issue, but warns of a "false hope".
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SportSerena Williams: Statistics on deaths in pregnancy or childbirth 'heartbreaking'
Tennis great Serena Williams says it may be time for "women to be comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations".
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SportNashville mayor resigns and pleads guilty to felony theft
Megan Barry quit after pleading guilty to stealing money from the city while carrying on an affair.
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SportVirgin islanders still in shelter, six months after Irma
Six months after Hurricane Irma tore a path of destruction through the Caribbean, how are UK citizens faring?
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SportNet neutrality preserved by Washington State law
Washington State has enacted its own law to stop service providers offering fast lanes.
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SportNursery workers arrested for giving melatonin to toddlers
Three workers are accused of giving children gummy bears laced with the sleep aid, officials say.
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SportCrowd catches little girl from ski lift fall
A five-year-old girl was dangling from a ski lift in California when a crowd rushed to her rescue.
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SportSerena Williams says 'I'm back and ready' before WTA Tour comeback
As she prepares to return to the WTA Tour, Serena Williams says she is "ready to play" even if it is at a "turtle's pace".
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SportMonarch butterfly numbers down for second year in Mexico
Scientists measuring the area where the insects spend the winter say numbers have fallen by 14.8%.
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SportRuPaul apologises after trans drag queens comments
RuPaul comes under fire after suggesting he would be uncomfortable with trans Drag Race competitors.
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SportBikes, bourbon and T-shirts on EU tax list
Europe has a draft list of over 100 US goods it could tax should Trump go ahead and tax steel imports.
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SportGuns banned on dating app Bumble
Photos of people posing with weapons will be banned following the shooting in Parkland, Florida.
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SportFlorida shooting: State lawmakers pass gun control measures
They voted to raise the legal age to buy rifles from 18 to 21, and rejected a plan to arm teachers.
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SportThe story of women's football in 10 objects
100 years ago, women's football was popular and profitable. Then the Football Association banned it
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SportIt's been hard, but I'm ready - Serena Williams
Serena Williams says she frequently wondered how she would keep going after returning to the courts following the birth of her first child.
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lundi 5 mars 2018
SportA different portrait of black fatherhood
Zun Lee was raised in Germany by Korean parents - but as an adult he discovered his real father was a black American.
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SportYusuf, 14, aims to be first US Muslim president
Yusuf is like any other 14-year-old, except he's figured out exactly how he'll become US president.
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SportOscars 2018: US TV audience smallest for awards ceremony
However it was still expected to be most-watched non-sporting US television event of 2018.
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SportTowering waves crash over Massachusetts homes in storm
Towering waves crash over homes in Marshfield, Massachusetts, during a severe winter storm.
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SportTrump-Russia: Ex-aide refuses to co-operate with Mueller probe
Sam Nunberg also suggests the special counsel's team believes they have something on Mr Trump.
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SportTree 'planted by George Washington' toppled in winter storm
The 200-year-old tree was planted by the founding father at his Virginia estate, an official says.
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SportOscars 2018: Man arrested for theft of France's McDormand's Oscar
A man is arrested for grand theft for taking Frances McDormand's best actress Oscar.
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SportEmails show UAE-linked effort against Tillerson
A UAE-linked businessman urged President Trump to fire his top diplomat, leaked emails reveal.
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Sport'Fair' Nafta could ease tariffs for Canada and Mexico - Trump
Talks about updating the free trade agreement are under way, but changes are not likely to be quick.
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SportBurger-flipping robot begins first shift
Flippy, a burger-turning robot, has begun work at a restaurant in Pasadena, Los Angeles.
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SportThe double life of a teacher and her white nationalist podcast
A Florida teacher has been 'removed' from her post after it was discovered she hosts a white nationalist podcast
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SportWhite House shooting: Man who fatally shoots himself named
Cameron Ross Burgess, 26, of Alabama, committed suicide outside the White House on Saturday.
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SportNFL wowed by one-handed player Shaquem Griffin
The 22-year-old impressed coaches with his strength and speed at event which showcases young talent
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SportRoger Deakins finally wins his Oscar on 14th attempt
It's taken 14 nominations and two decades but at last the cinematographer gets his statuette.
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SportJordan Peele is the first African-American to win the best original screenplay Oscar
Jordan Peele makes history becoming the first African-American to win the best original screenplay Oscar.
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SportTrump trade row: EU considers tax on Levi jean imports
Europe has a draft list of US goods it could tax should Trump go ahead and tax steel imports.
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dimanche 4 mars 2018
SportUS aircraft carrier Carl Vinson in historic Vietnam visit
The visit represents the largest US military presence in Vietnam since the end of the war in 1975.
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SportPatrik Hermansson: 'I went undercover in the alt-right'
The anti-racism activist who spent a year infiltrating the white nationalist alt-right and saw the violence in Charlottesville up close.
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SportIS video 'shows deaths of US soldiers in Niger ambush'
The video purports to show US soldiers being ambushed by IS-linked militants in Niger.
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SportJailed school shooter praises Florida student activists
Jon Romano, who took a shotgun into school in 2004, praised student activists and gun control calls.
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SportTrump trade war: China vows retaliation if tariffs bite
The warning comes after Donald Trump announced steel tariffs and said that trade wars were good.
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SportPresident Trump mocks Jared Kushner at annual dinner
The US president joked about his son-in-law, White House "chaos" and Kim Jong-un at the event.
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samedi 3 mars 2018
SportOscars 2018: Get Out wins Spirit Awards best film
The horror film has won best film at the event - the same honour Moonlight won there last year.
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SportA coincidence too far
Celia recovered from a parent's worst nightmare. Then it happened again.
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SportTrump steps up war of words on trade with threat to tax EU cars
The US president steps up the war of words on trade, condemning the "big trade imbalance".
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SportShooting reported outside White House
The US Secret Service says the person suffered a "self-inflicted gun shot wound"
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SportRick Ross: Celebs praying for hospitalised rapper
Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliot and Gucci Mane are asking people to pray for Rick Ross, who is in hospital.
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SportLawsuit over Jonathan Udall's Grand Canyon crash death
Jonathan Udall was on honeymoon with new wife Eleanor Udall when the helicopter crashed.
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SportThe Razzies: Emoji Movie named worst film of 2017
The animated film triumphs at Hollywood's Razzie awards, on the eve of the Oscars.
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vendredi 2 mars 2018
SportTrump steel tariffs: IMF warns plan would hurt US
Others could follow Washington's example and hit the US with tough trade restrictions, it says.
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SportChief of staff expresses regret over security protocol
The White House chief of staff says he wishes he’d been better at managing the security-clearance process.
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SportFour key dates that shaped the US gun debate
The Second Amendment set the direction on gun rights, but what other events brought us here now?
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SportIs #meToo changing Hollywood?
Female writers and directors are suddenly in hot demand in Hollywood. But will the change last?
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SportBilly Graham laid to rest and 'in the presence of God'
The famous preacher's funeral was attended by more than 2,000 people, including President Trump
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SportWinter storms batter US eastern seaboard
Thousands of flights are cancelled and more than a million East Coast homes have no power.
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SportTrump's video games warning ignites debate
Twitter users are mocking Donald Trump after it is announced he will meet with game industry executives.
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SportCancer survivor fined for driving patients to hospital
The woman's service was described as "indispensable" for patients, but was hit with a hefty penalty.
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SportDrunk guy passes out in an Uber - pays $1,600 for ride
This is what happens when you don't check your final destination.
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SportTrump steel tariffs: EU warns it will respond 'firmly'
"We will not sit idly while our industry is hit," says European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker.
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SportFirst male gymnast accuses Larry Nassar of sexual abuse
It comes on the same day Olympian Aly Raisman sued US Gymnastics and the US Olympic Committee.
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SportCentral Michigan University: Two shot dead in 'dispute'
A suspect is at large after the "domestic dispute" at Central Michigan University, says officials.
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SportCalifornia children lived in desert box 'for four years'
The malnourished victims, aged 11, 13 and 14, and had lived in the box for four years, say police.
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SportOregon dad made son shoot him to delay prison
Shannon Egeland said he was shot after stopping to help a pregnant driver. But his plot backfired.
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SportWhat is the Einstein visa? And how did Melania Trump get one?
In 2001 Melania Knauss scored a coveted visa reserved for people of "extraordinary ability".
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SportWhy success still smells sweet for Britney Spears
The star's fragrance line has become almost as important to her brand as her music.
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SportTrump steel tariffs: Trade wars are good, says Trump
The US is "losing billions of dollars on trade", the president says after announcing new tariffs.
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SportSteel tariffs - what impact will they really have?
Can President Trump's trade tariffs save jobs in the industry?
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SportHarvey Weinstein statue appears in Hollywood ahead of Oscars
The disgraced producer is depicted in his dressing gown as a golden artwork called Casting Couch in LA.
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SportTrump hails 'great' meeting with NRA lobbyist
Thursday's NRA talks came a day after the president said lawmakers were "petrified" of the group.
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SportOscars 2018: Me Too founder doesn't mind if stars don't wear black
Me Too founder Tarana Burke says she doesn't mind if stars don't wear black to the Oscars.
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SportWeinstein Company assets sold to female-led group
A largely female board will run a new company made up of the near-bankrupt film business.
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jeudi 1 mars 2018
SportUS housing boss cancels order for $31,000 dining room set
The move comes a day after a congressional oversight committee opened an inquiry into the purchase.
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SportTrump steel tariffs: Trading partners threaten retaliation
Plans to impose tariffs in steel and aluminium imports bring an angry international response.
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SportBride ordered to pay photographer $115,000 for online attacks
The judge said it was 'no coincidence' the wedding business failed after her disparaging comments.
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SportPolice chase puppies across Arizona highway
Two dogs escaped and ended up on a busy highway in Phoenix, Arizona.
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SportWhy would Putin want to nuke Florida?
The Sunshine State is home to Mr Trump's golf resort, but bigger targets lie elsewhere in the US.
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SportCanadian air force raft crashes through Miami woman's roof
A homeowner was left covered in dust after it dropped in while she was in bed and on the phone.
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SportTrump imposing big tariffs on steel imports
President Trump says he will sign off on steep tariffs on steel and aluminium imports next week.
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SportFlorida offshore: 7,000-year-old burial site found
The amateur diver's chance discovery while looking for shark teeth is described as "unprecedented".
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SportMassachusetts man arrested for sending white powder to Trump Jr
The hoax threat led to the hospitalisation of Vanessa Trump, the daughter-in-law of President Trump.
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Sport#OscarsSoWhite tweeter on race and change
Three years ago April Reign was a regular filmgoer - now, she has helped make Hollywood history.
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SportEquifax finds more victims of 2017 breach
Credit-rating company Equifax reveals more people were hit in a massive data breach than previously thought.
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SportBlack Panther style 'repatriation specialist' required
The Smithsonian museum references Black Panther in job advert for a repatriation research specialist
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SportTarantulas: Canada becomes top exporter of Mexican pet
Canadian exporters breed their own animals for the pet market, beating Mexico into second place.
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