The US president says he has "forcefully condemned hatred and bigotry" but this goes unreported.
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mercredi 31 octobre 2018
SportUS mid-terms: What are the claims of voter suppression?
Critics say tougher identification and registration requirements are designed to limit voter participation.
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SportSupreme Court chief justice once proposed to fellow judge
Former Chief Justice William Rehnquist once asked Sandra Day O'Connor to wed him, letters show.
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SportWhat America's 'Blexit' gets wrong about history
The campaign blaming Democrats for slavery and the KKK ignores key facts about the past and present.
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SportWaco cult: How David Koresh persuaded 30 Britons to join
In 1993, a compound in Texas became a horrific fireball, killing members of a cult, including 24 Britons.
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SportBirthright citizenship: Trump lashes out at Paul Ryan
The president said the House Speaker should not be opining on "something he knows nothing about".
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SportIndian Relay rallies Canada's First Nation communities
Why Indian Relay is helping Canada's First Nation communities celebrate their culture and keep negative influences at bay.
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People who follow the ketogenic diet eat a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet to induce a bodily process called ketosis. There are several signs of ketosis that can indicate whether or not the diet is working. Learn more here.
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SportMystery surrounds deaths of Saudi sisters found in New York
The two were found duct-taped together on the banks of the Hudson River in New York City last week.
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SportEssex village used in 'appalling' Trump candidate advert
Jaywick Sands in Essex features in an advert for Republican congressional candidate Dr Nick Stella.
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SportUS missionary Charles Wesco shot dead in Cameroon
Charles Wesco was shot in front of his wife and son two weeks after the family moved to volatile region.
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Attending medical conferences and hiking for charity, the MNT editorial team really has been busy this month! Managing Editor Honor Whiteman reveals more.
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SportEdmonton Halloween costumes hearten sick babies' parents
A Canadian hospital is giving Halloween costumes to newborns to make parents feel less spooked.
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SportHawaii top court approves controversial Thirty Meter Telescope
Construction had halted in 2015 amid protests from native Hawaiians who consider the land sacred.
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SportTrump Russia: Bungled plot emerges to smear Robert Mueller
A saga involving right-wing conspirators unravelled in US media throughout Tuesday.
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SportUS mid-terms latest: Cybersecurity fears ahead of crucial vote
States may not be doing all they can to protect against vote hacking - read our mid-terms round-up.
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SportSylvester Stallone won't face sexual assault charges
The Rocky star will not be prosecuted for a 1990 rape claim.
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SportKanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics
Kanye West announces he's distancing himself from politics over Blexit campaign.
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mardi 30 octobre 2018
SportViola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism
Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.
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SportTrump visits Pittsburgh amid protests
The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend.
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SportTrump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history
The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power?
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SportPorn-loving US official spreads malware to government network
The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites.
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SportPittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests
Hundreds of demonstrators accused the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.
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SportFather of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home
John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria.
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SportCanada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft
A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged.
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SportUS mid-terms: What do American voters care about?
It's just over a week until the US picks a new Congress. We asked people across the country about their big issues.
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weight loss fitness'Natural protein' could reverse obesity-related diabetes, fatty liver
Increasing the 'natural protein' BP3 in obese mice reduces fat mass, high blood sugar, and fatty liver fats by firing up metabolism, a new study reveals.
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SportGangster James ‘Whitey’ Bulger killed in jail - US media
James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, Boston gangster whose life of crime sparked several films, killed in jail aged 89 – US media
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SportYosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India
The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other.
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SportPittsburgh shooting: First of 11 funerals held for victims
The president and first lady will arrive in the city later amid some controversy over their visit.
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SportPittsburgh shooting: Anger at Pence rally 'Jesus prayer'
Rabbi Loren Jacobs led prayers in the name of "Jesus the Messiah" at a Republican campaign rally.
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SportUS mid-terms latest: Trump vows to end birthright citizenship
Today's mid-terms round-up looks at immigration, irked musicians, and an historic race in Georgia.
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SportSoul singer Candi Staton diagnosed with breast cancer
The 78-year-old says she received the news in the summer on the first day of rehearsal for her tour.
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lundi 29 octobre 2018
SportWho is George Soros?
The billionaire financier was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign.
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SportStacey Abrams: The Deep South woman vying to make history
Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it.
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SportUS sending up to 5,200 troops to border with Mexico
The president has called the migrant caravan approaching the US an "invasion".
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SportCanadian mother reunited with kidnapped son after 31 years
Jermaine Allan Mann was allegedly abducted by his father as a toddler and was found living in the US.
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SportPittsburgh shooting: White House says Trump not to blame
The White House says it is "outrageous" to suggest Mr Trump was responsible for a synagogue attack.
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SportPittsburgh shooting: 'I'm broken and I can't pray' - survivor
Rabbi Doris Dyen recounts the horror of arriving at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, just moments after the shooting started.
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SportRed Hydrogen One: The internet reacts to the 3D-enabled phone
A smartphone with a pioneering 3D display fails to convince technology experts of its merits.
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SportWhite House: 'Trump 'adores Jewish Americans'
An emotional Sarah Sanders says the president will visit Pittsburgh, scene of the synagogue shooting.
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SportThe Simpsons producer responds to claims Apu is leaving
Apu has become controversial recently, with some people arguing that he is an Indian stereotype.
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SportAmber Heard film London Fields flops at US box office
The long-delayed London Fields makes a woeful $160,000 (£125,000) in its first weekend in US cinemas.
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SportAmerican held for 13 months over suspected IS links released
The dual US-Saudi citizen was seized by Kurdish forces in Syria in 2017 and then transferred to Iraq.
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SportYoung Greatness: US rapper shot dead in New Orleans at 34
The hip-hop artist, 34, was killed in his native New Orleans in the early hours of Monday.
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SportAs a Pittsburgh Jewish community reeled, its teenagers mobilised
Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change.
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SportKanye West designs anti-Democrat 'Blexit' merchandise
The clothes were made for Candace Owen's campaign to get black Americans to quit the Democrat party.
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SportPittsburgh shooting: 'What happened will not break us'
The tragic shooting resulted in the deaths of 11 members of the Jewish congregation in Pittsburgh.
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SportWorld Series: Boston Red Sox beat Los Angeles Dodgers to win ninth title
The Boston Red Sox claim a ninth World Series title with two games to spare after a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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SportDemi Lovato's mother says star is 90 days sober
The star's mother Dianna De La Garza told radio station Sirius XM that she "couldn't be more proud".
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SportPittsburgh shooting: Gab drops offline after attack
PayPal and others pulled support for Gab's "free speech" service after a gun attack on a synagogue.
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dimanche 28 octobre 2018
Sport‘The SOS in my Halloween decorations’
A Chinese dissident smuggled a letter into decorations he was forced to make. Years later, a woman in the US discovered it.
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SportPittsburgh shooting: Survivors relive synagogue ordeal
Worshippers hid in storage rooms as a gunman killed 11 of the Jewish congregation in Pittsburgh.
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SportPittsburgh shooting: Squirrel Hill mourns its dead
As tragedy hits a 'Jewish oasis', residents look elsewhere for answers.
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SportWho are the victims of the Pittsburgh shooting?
The gunman killed eight men and three women, aged between 54 and 97 years old.
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SportPittsburgh shooting: Synagogues boost security after attack
Eleven people died in the Pittsburgh attack, the worst anti-Semitic violence in recent US history.
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SportJacksonville Jaguars: Four players arrested at London nightclub for 'unpaid bar bill'
Four Jacksonville Jaguars players are arrested on suspicion of trying to leave a London nightclub without paying a large bar bill.
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SportBiles overcomes illness to shine for USA
Simone Biles overcomes illness to inspire the USA women to success at the Gymnastics World Championships in Doha.
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samedi 27 octobre 2018
SportPittsburgh synagogue shooting: Suspect charged with murder
The Pittsburgh attack killed 11 and is said to be the worst anti-Semitic attack in recent US history.
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SportThe women looking outside the law for abortions
With the future of abortion access in the US increasingly in question, more women are looking elsewhere.
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SportWhat we know about Pittsburgh shooting
What we know so far about the shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
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SportThe life and death of Maddie Linsenmeir
After her sister died from an overdose, Kate wrote an obituary that was quickly read by thousands around the world.
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SportThe Kenyan school which changed an American boy's life
Devon Brown from Baltimore, US, says an educational project in East Africa changed his life.
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SportJason Derulo sings from balcony after arena gig gets cancelled
The singer performs from an arena balcony after a gig in Prague gets cancelled over safety.
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SportEmergency situation at US synagogue
Emergency situation at Pittsburgh synagogue, as police respond to reports of gunman
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SportLos Angeles Dodgers win longest game in World Series history, beating Boston Red Sox
Max Muncy hits the decisive home run in the longest game in World Series history as the Los Angeles Dodgers earn a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox.
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SportKentucky grocery gun shootings were 'possible hate crime'
Gregory Bush, 51, is accused of shooting dead two African-Americans on Wednesday.
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vendredi 26 octobre 2018
SportWill the Khashoggi affair reshape Saudi-US ties?
Turkey and Saudi Arabia both aspire to a leadership role in the region, writes Jonathan Marcus.
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SportBarry and Honey Sherman: Family offers $10m reward to catch murderer
A year ago Barry and Honey Sherman were found strangled to death, but police have made no arrests.
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SportKhashoggi fiancée snubs Trump invitation to White House
The murdered Saudi journalist's partner says the US leader is not sincere about finding the truth.
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SportMatthew Shepard: Hate crime victim interred in Washington DC
The 21-year-old gay student, murdered in 1998, became a worldwide symbol of the violence LGBT people still face.
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weight loss fitnessLow-carb foods for vegetarians and vegans
Low-carb diet plans often involve a lot of meat. However, there are plenty of low-carb options for vegetarian and vegan people. Learn more here.
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SportMan convicted of gruesome Washington DC mansion murders
The 2015 murder of three family members and their housekeeper shocked the nation's capitol.
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SportPerson arrested over US mail-bombings
A person is arrested in connection with the mail-bombing campaign aimed at Trump critics, US officials say.
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SportMegyn Kelly: Could 'blackface' row end TV anchor's career?
The future of Megyn Kelly, one of America's highest paid and best-known news anchors, is in doubt.
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SportTwo tourists fall to death from Yosemite National Park cliff
Officials say a man and woman were killed after they fell from Taft Point, a popular tourists overlook.
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SportTrump-Putin: US president invites Russia's leader to Washington
The formal invitation comes amid strained relations between the two countries.
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SportUS economy grows faster than expected
Growth in the third quarter slowed, but not by as much as some had feared.
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SportSuspicious item addressed to top Democrat
Suspicious package addressed to top Democrat Corey Booker after series of mail bombs target Trump critics - US media
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SportFatal 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges
The long list of suspected crimes relate to many other hoax calls to police, fraud and threats of violence.
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SportCaitlyn Jenner: Trump 'relentlessly attacking' trans people
The Republican activist says the president has "relentlessly attacked" the transgender community.
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SportThe Jinx's Robert Durst to stand trial for murder
The subject of HBO's documentary The Jinx will stand trial for the murder of Susan Berman in 2000.
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SportUS mid-terms latest: Trump mulls a 'mid-term border closure'
Today's round-up looks at the US border, a Georgia hotline and a bad day for a presidential hopeful.
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What is a person’s ideal weight, and how do height, age, and other factors affect it? Find out more and use our tools to get a better idea of how much you should weigh.
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jeudi 25 octobre 2018
SportSingapore trader denies laundering millions for North Korea
Tan Wee Beng is described as a "fugitive" from US justice but he denies all charges against him.
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SportMontreal museum partners with doctors to 'prescribe' art
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is launching a project that lets doctors prescribe museum visits.
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SportMail bomb investigators check Florida leads, say US media
Actor Robert De Niro and Vice-President Joe Biden are the latest to receive suspected bombs by post.
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SportGoogle sacks dozens over harassment
Google says it has sacked 48 people, including 13 senior managers, over sexual harassment claims in past two years
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SportMatthew Shepard: The murder that changed America
Wyoming is still haunted by a gay student's torture and murder in 1998 as he is finally laid to rest.
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SportPortrait by AI program sells for $432,000
The AI-generated portrait of a fictional Frenchman sold for 45 times its original estimate.
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SportUS to 'deploy 800 troops to border' ahead of caravan
The president called the migrant caravan approaching the US a "national emergency" on Thursday.
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SportFlorida schoolgirls arrested for 'satanic murder plot'
The pair, aged 11 and 12, planned to stab classmates to death and drink their blood, police say.
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SportChina says Trump should swap iPhone for Huawei amid bugging claim
Beijing jokes off a New York Times report that Donald Trump's iPhone calls are being bugged.
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SportNew York silicone death: Briton Donna Francis 'should be deported'
Kelly Mayhew died after having cosmetic surgery injections in her buttocks in New York in 2015.
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SportA specialist truck removes a suspect package sent to Robert De Niro
A "total containment vehicle" was sent to move the suspected device while police investigate at the actor's New York restaurant.
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SportWhen Trump has turned on the media
The president's been called hypocritical by some after asking the media to stop "endless hostility".
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weight loss fitnessShould you fast before a cholesterol test?
Fasting before taking a cholesterol test used to be standard practice. Now, some doctors recommend that people do not fast before taking the test. Here, learn more about when people should fast before a cholesterol test, how long to fast for, and what the test results mean.
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SportNew Jersey man breaks hip then wins $1m lottery
An 87-year-old man from Blackpool was taken to hospital after breaking his hip on the way to buying a lottery ticket but instead wins a mega million ticket in hospital.
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SportSuspect package 'found at De Niro restaurant'
US police investigate suspicious package found at New York restaurant owned by Robert De Niro, media reports say
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SportKhashoggi murder: CIA Director Gina Haspel 'heard Khashoggi audio'
Turkish officials allowed Gina Haspel to listen to recordings of the writer's killing, reports say.
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SportMigrant caravan: What is it and why does it matter?
Thousands of migrants have been travelling by foot towards the US-Mexico border. Here's what we know.
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SportUS mid-terms latest: How handwriting could affect your vote
Today's round-up looks at absentee ballots, the US opioid epidemic and a battle of the presidents.
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mercredi 24 octobre 2018
SportDiddy pledges $1m to new school for disadvantaged students
The school, which is aimed at helping disadvantaged students, will open in New York in 2019.
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Sport'Explosives' sent to Democrats and CNN were 'act of terror', says NYC mayor
Suspected explosives sent to CNN and senior Democrats are condemned by New York City's mayor.
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SportUS white supremacist leader Robert Rundo arrested in California
Robert Rundo and three other Rise Above Movement members are charged with inciting riots.
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SportSharp falls wipe out Wall Street's 2018 gains
US stock markets plunge on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq suffering its worst day since August 2011.
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SportOn America's trail of destruction
Authorities have seized enough fentanyl to kill every American. It's a crisis that lines one major highway.
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SportTrump v Obama: Battle of the presidents
President Trump and President Obama are both on the campaign trail, but can their supporters say anything positive about their opposition?
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SportScientist bets his life on plants in air-tight 'mini-Earth'
Kurtis Baute is spending three days in an airtight dome to help educate people about climate change.
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SportXXXTentacion: Secret recording has domestic abuse and stabbing confession
The late rapper apparently admitted assaulting his girlfriend and stabbing nine people.
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SportFrozen expat pensions: 93-year-old activist heads to Downing Street
The pensioner wants action on a UK law that freezes the pensions of more than 500,000 British expats.
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SportSuspected explosive devices 'despicable' says Pence
The vice-president says the suspected explosive devices sent to former officials are "despicable".
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SportUS watchdog: Agencies 'unaware' of child separation policy
Key agencies were not told in advance of the policy change, according to a US government report.
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SportCanadian rapper Jon James falls to his death in music video stunt
Jon James, 34, fell from the aircraft's wing after walking to the edge while shooting a music video.
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SportKhashoggi murder: Crown prince vows to punish 'culprits'
The Saudi crown prince vows there will be no rift with Turkey over the writer's murder.
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Sport'Suspicious device' found at Clinton family home in New York
A suspected bomb was discovered at the home of former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton.
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SportUS mid-terms latest: How a Hamilton ticket is making waves
Today's round-up includes a Hamilton ticket, a phantom tax cut and a spectacular family falling out.
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SportFederal Reserve: Trump sharpens attack on central bank
The US president said Fed chair Jerome Powell almost seemed "happy" to be raising interest rates.
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SportBritney thanks fans 20 years after Baby One More Time release
The singer posts a video on Instagram to mark two decades since Baby One More Time was released.
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SportApple boss Tim Cook blasts 'weaponisation' of personal data and praises GDPR
The Apple boss also praised the EU's new data protection regulation GDPR, in a speech in Brussels.
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SportPlane bursts into flames on US motorway
A pilot has a lucky escape as a vintage plane crashes and burst into flames on a California motorway.
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SportWinning ticket in $1.6bn US Mega Millions lottery jackpot
A winning ticket for the record-breaking jackpot was bought in South Carolina, lottery officials say.
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mardi 23 octobre 2018
SportWhy author Judy Blume's classic novel still inspires fans
With a film of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret on its way, fans of the book talk about its impact on their lives.
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SportNasa 'fixes' Hubble malfunction
Nasa believes it has fixed a malfunction with the Hubble telescope which threatened to limit the orbiting observatory's performance.
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SportUS white nationalist Richard Spencer's wife says he abused her
The wife of US alt-right figurehead Richard Spencer accused him of assault in divorce papers.
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SportTrump calls Khashoggi murder 'worst cover-up in history'
The US also announced on Tuesday that it is revoking the visas of suspected Saudi operatives.
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SportThe evangelical women who reject Trump
Evangelical women are rejecting the president and his candidates in the November elections.
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SportTrump and Putin plan Paris meeting
Trump aide John Bolton reveals the talks as he informs the Russians the US is ditching a key treaty.
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SportSix children dead in virus outbreak at US health centre
A dozen other children have also been infected by an adenovirus outbreak at a New Jersey health centre.
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SportGrandma's act of kindness to remember stillborn baby
The mum on the receiving end of Vanessa Philip's anonymous gift explains what it meant to her family.
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SportJournalist Megyn Kelly criticised for blackface comments
The American NBC host said she doesn't see what is so offensive about blackface costumes on Halloween.
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SportGroping suspect says Trump said it was OK to grab women
A man accused of groping a woman on a plane says the US president said grabbing women was OK.
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SportUS Republican's relatives say he is 'wrong choice' for Nevada
A dozen family members of Republican Adam Laxalt pen an op-ed opposing his bid for governor.
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SportEx-Supreme Court Justice O'Connor announces dementia diagnosis
Justice O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the top court, says she is withdrawing from public life.
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SportGeorge Soros: Bomb squad blow up suspect package near billionaire's home
The FBI investigates after a suspected letter bomb is found at the billionaire's New York home.
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SportFake news follows migrant caravan's journey north
A row over the US southern border is being fuelled by misinformation and false statements online.
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SportBolton says Russia's nuclear treaty warnings 'overheated'
The world will not be endangered if the US pulls out of a missile deal with Russia, US National Security Adviser Bolton says.
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Sport'Instagram used more than Snapchat' by US teens
Instagram has overtaken Snapchat as the most used social media app among US teens, says a study.
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weight loss fitnessFitness and lifespan: Is too much exercise harmful?
When it comes to exercise and the risk of mortality, is there such a thing as too much physical activity? New research investigates.
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SportSelf-driving school bus test halted in US
The test, which involved transporting schoolchildren, was irresponsible, the NHTSA says.
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SportWWE's Roman Reigns gives up title due to leukaemia
Roman Reigns gives up the Universal Championship but declares he will be "coming back home".
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SportKanye West gives $73k to Chicago mayor candidate Amara Enyia
The rapper gives money to Amara Enyia, who has also been recently backed by Chance the Rapper.
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SportKavanaugh case: Graffiti at Yale supports Blasey Ford
Quotes from Christine Blasey Ford's testimony appear across the prestigious law school's campus.
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lundi 22 octobre 2018
SportTrump, Saudi Arabia and jobs in the US
It started as 40,000 jobs and ended up as a million. The president can't seem to settle on a figure.
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SportTrump and the facts about the migrant caravan
The recent caravan of Central American migrants has clearly been on the president's radar. How true are his claims?
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SportBible Museum says five of its Dead Sea Scrolls are fake
Five of the fragments are removed from display after tests indicate they are modern forgeries.
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SportUS mid-terms: The mystery of the vanishing candidate
Today's round-up includes an unexpected piece of advice, a Trump bump and a beautiful friendship.
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SportAmy Schumer announces pregnancy on Instagram
The comedian announced the news via a friend's Instagram story, and a photoshopped picture.
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SportWhy did this lioness kill the father of her cubs?
We ask the experts to share their theories on why a lioness killed her zoo companion of eight years.
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SportKhashoggi death: US meets Saudi crown prince despite criticism
The US treasury chief's meeting in Riyadh comes amid an outcry over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.
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SportAsk America: This is how Americans think Trump affects their life
We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.
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SportDonald Trump: US will build up nuclear arsenal
The US president says Russia has violated a key nuclear treaty, which he has threatened to abandon.
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SportUS teen is new Tetris world champion
A 16-year-old boy from California has won the grand final of the Classic Tetris World Championship
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SportHalloween: Jamie Lee Curtis reboot breaks US box office record
The slasher is the biggest debut ever for a film with a female lead over 55 years old.
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SportFour Americans killed in Costa Rica raft 'nightmare' identified
The four men and their guide were killed during a rafting trip on Saturday, investigators say.
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Sport#WeWontBeErased: Outcry over memo proposing US transgender change
A report in the New York Times suggests a government memo proposes fixing gender on birth genitalia.
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
Senator Ted Cruz avoids saying whether he sees Mr Trump as friend or foe ahead of their Texas rally.
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SportNew York police body-warn cameras recalled after explosion
Police in New York are told to stop using some body-worn cameras out of "an abundance of caution".
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SportPete Davidson speaks out for first time on Ariana split
The comedian was performing at a benefit gig when he made jokes about his split from the singer.
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SportWilly Wonka actress Diana Sowle dies, aged 88
The actress was best known for her role as the mother of Charlie in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
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dimanche 21 octobre 2018
SportClemson University: Floor collapse injures 30 in South Carolina
Dramatic footage showed a large sanction of the floor giveaway during a party in South Carolina.
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SportIndianapolis zoo lioness kills father of her three cubs
Lioness Zuri attacked the father of her cubs, Nyack, who had lived with her for eight years.
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SportYosemite: Photographer searches for Taft Point proposal couple
Freelance photographer Matthew Dippel is hunting for the pair who he caught on camera earlier this month.
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SportMigrant caravan on the move from Mexico-Guatemala border
Thousands of migrants en route to the US have now crossed into Mexico illegally from Guatemala.
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SportRussia nuclear treaty: US warned over threat to scrap deal
Russia threatens retaliation over President Trump's plan to scrap a landmark 1987 nuclear deal.
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SportUS tourists die as Costa Rica rafts capsize
Four US tourists die and a local tourist is missing after a rafting accident on a swollen river.
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samedi 20 octobre 2018
SportSelma Blair: Cruel Intentions star reveals MS diagnosis
Selma Blair shared the news in an emotional Instagram post, saying the news was "overwhelming".
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SportNew York witches place hex on Brett Kavanaugh
Across the country, exorcist Father Gary Thomas said a prayer in a bid to counter the hex.
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SportTwo Americas, only 30 miles apart
As US mid-term elections near, Rajini Vaidyanathan takes a look at America's political divisions.
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SportJamal Khashoggi death: Trump 'not satisfied' with Saudi account
Saudi Arabia's claim that journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in a fight meets scepticism.
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SportPresident Trump to pull US from Russia missile treaty
President Trump said the US will "terminate" a landmark 1987 deal over alleged Russian violations.
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SportPayton Summons: Girl at centre of life support battle in Texas dies
The nine-year-old Texan, said by doctors to be brain dead, "passed naturally", her parents say.
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SportUS Mega Millions lottery jackpot hits record $1.6bn
The Mega Millions competition hits a record sum after failing to produce a jackpot winner since July.
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SportKhashoggi killing: Turkey vows to reveal 'truth' on Saudi critic killing
Turkey's threat comes as Saudi admits for the first time the journalist was killed - in a fistfight.
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SportMigrant caravan: 'May God soften Trump's heart'
Thousands of Central American migrants are stuck at the Mexico-Guatemala border hoping to make it to the US.
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vendredi 19 octobre 2018
SportKhashoggi 'died after fight' - Saudis
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi died after fight in consulate, initial results of probe suggest - Saudi state TV
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SportToxic masculinity: Life as a man isn’t always easy either
Men on social media open up about how toxic masculinity negatively affects them.
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SportPompeo: Migrant caravan reaching 'a moment of crisis'
The US urges Mexico to stop the caravan of thousands of Central American migrants heading for the US.
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SportRussian woman charged with attempted US election meddling
The St Petersburg woman is the first to be charged with interfering in the US mid-terms elections.
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SportJayme Closs: Nationwide search for 13-year-old after parents murdered
The FBI believes the girl, who has been missing since Monday, witnessed the murder and is endangered.
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SportHurricane Michael: 'World's biggest peanut' cracked by fierce winds
A city in Georgia launches a fundraising campaign to restore the monument damaged by Hurricane Michael.
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The hCG diet combines using a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone supplement and restricting food intake to 500 calories a day. However, hCG weight loss products are illegal in the United States, and there is no evidence to show that the diet is safe or effective. Learn more here.
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SportMan 'fought snakes' to survive after falling down 100ft mineshaft
The Arizona man fell down an abandoned mineshaft and went for two days without food or water.
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
Why we're seeing the return of the veteran turned politician this year, in our latest round-up.
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SportTrump hails body slamming Congressman Greg Gianforte in Montana
"He's my guy," says the US president as he jokes about Greg Gianforte's assault on a reporter last year.
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SportColin Kaepernick: Rihanna 'declined Super Bowl invitation in support of quarterback'
The NFL refuses to comment on reports that US singer Rihanna declined an invitation to headline the Super Bowl half-time show in support of Colin Kaepernick.
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jeudi 18 octobre 2018
SportCannabis in Canada: Shortages, fines and Girl Guide cookies
Elation is mixed with disappointment, as retailers quickly sell out and turn away customers.
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SportJamal Khashoggi case: Turkish police 'search forest'
Turkish officials believe the Saudi journalist's body may have been disposed of outside Istanbul.
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SportOregon Zoo shares animal X-rays
Oregon zoo posted images taken during routine health checks.
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SportConvicts 'blackmail US soldiers in sexting scheme' from prison
Inmates pretending to be underage girls demanded cash from US troops, according to Army investigators.
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SportUS 'opens Catholic church sex abuse probe' in Pennsylvania
Prosecutors have reportedly requested documents from secret church archives and confidential files.
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SportHurricane Michael: Returning to a city that no longer exists
Families from Mexico Beach are returning to homes destroyed by Hurricane Michael - or nothing at all.
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SportIsraeli Supreme Court allows US 'boycott' student to stay
Lara Alqasem was denied entry into Israel amid claims she supports an anti-Israel boycott campaign.
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SportUS to merge Jerusalem consulate general with new embassy
Palestinians say merging it with the new embassy there shows the US is "imposing 'Greater Israel'".
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SportTrump makes new threat over US-Mexico border
Donald Trump says he may call upon the military to shut the border if the Central American caravan continues.
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SportUS commander survives Afghan gun attack in which police chief dies
Gen Scott Miller escapes unhurt but a Taliban gunman kills a powerful Afghan police chief in Kandahar.
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SportEmma Bunton to host the US version of Bake Off
The Spice Girl will present The Great American Baking Show with Paul Hollywood as judge.
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SportGuy-Blache: The untold story of first female film director
Actor Jodie Foster talks about the work of Alice Guy-Blache, who made her first film in 1896.
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SportHarvey Weinstein accuser told to delete phone files
Prosecutors admit that one of the Hollywood producer's accusers was told to remove personal files.
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
There are pretty big indications people are keen to vote this year. Find out more in our daily round-up.
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mercredi 17 octobre 2018
SportSteve Penny: Ex-USA Gymnastics head held over Nassar case
Steve Penny had been indicted for evidence tampering in the Larry Nassar sexual abuse investigation.
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SportCannabis in Canada: How it went down on Legalisation Day
Cannabis-users celebrated across Canada on the first day of marijuana legalisation in the country.
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SportUS shies away from calling China a currency manipulator
The US Treasury held back from blaming Beijing for holding down the value of China's currency.
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SportJayme Closs: Hunt for 13-year-old after parents murdered
The FBI and Wisconsin police are looking for 13-year-old Jayme Closs, whose parents were shot dead.
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SportEBay files lawsuit against Amazon over 'seller recruitment'
In a lawsuit, eBay says the retail giant used its internal message system to recruit sellers.
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SportJamal Khashoggi disappearance: US asks Turkey for recording evidence
Turkish officials say it shows the Saudi journalist was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
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SportHealthcare in US: The big election story not being talked about
In one of the unhealthiest states, the US healthcare crisis is affecting thousands of lives every day.
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SportTrump launches process to quit 144-year-old postal treaty
The White House says the 144 year old arrangement gives Chinese firms an 'unfair' advantage.
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SportSesame Street's Big Bird puppeteer retires
Puppeteer Caroll Spinney is flying the nest after a 50-year long career as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.
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SportHurricane Michael: Death toll continues to rise amid searches
The number of deaths blamed on Hurricane Michael continues to increase, with others still missing.
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SportMelania Trump : 'Smoke-filled' plane forced to land
Passengers on board were handed wet towels as the smoke-filled aircraft was forced to turn around.
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SportCalifornia student 'baked grandma's ashes into cookies'
A student handed the sugar cookies to unaware students at her California high school.
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SportRoseanne objects to manner of character's spin-off exit
Roseanne Barr calls the reason behind her non-appearance in spin-off show The Conners "morbid".
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
With 20 days to go, we look at a bitter debate and what one tiny donation means.
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mardi 16 octobre 2018
SportCanada becomes second country to legalise recreational marijuana
The country becomes only the second nation in the world, after Uruguay, to legalise recreational use.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: Saudi crown prince 'denies knowledge' of missing critic
His reported comments come as Turkish sources say they have more evidence the journalist was killed.
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SportHow California is changing the US
In privacy law, marijuana and minimum wage, California is shaping national debate.
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SportLegal cannabis in Canada: Should pot convicts get amnesty?
As cannabis becomes legal, 500,000 people with possession convictions want their records expunged.
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SportMary Bono: USA Gymnastics boss quits after Simone Biles & Aly Raisman criticism
The interim boss of USA Gymnastics resigns after her appointment was criticised by Olympic champions Simone Biles and Aly Raisman.
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SportTrump calls Federal Reserve 'my biggest threat'
The US President has escalated his war of words against America's central bank.
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SportUS mid-terms: The most surprising candidates
Thousands of races will take place all over the US. Here are some of the more intriguing candidates.
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SportUS senator apologies for revealing names of 'sex crime victims'
The Democrat's campaign says it was a "mistake" to publish names of victims without their permission.
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SportNetflix surges on strong subscriber growth
The firm added nearly seven million subscribers in the quarter against a forecast of five million.
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SportMissing pianist believed to be buried by wrong family
Friends of missing pianist Scott Cushnie believe he was buried in a case of mistaken identity.
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SportUS senator Elizabeth Warren faces backlash after indigenous DNA claim
President Donald Trump goes on the attack after the Cherokee nation dismisses Elizabeth Warren's claim.
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SportTrump threatens to cut aid to Honduras over migrants
A group of at least 1,500 migrants is currently in Guatemala, heading north toward the US border.
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SportIdaho wildlife official resigns over dead baboon photo
A state wildlife commissioner has resigned amid an outcry over gruesome hunting photos.
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weight loss fitnessDiabetes: Surprising new role of fat revealed
New research challenges existing beliefs on the origins of diabetes, suggesting that overall fat tissue may be to blame, rather than the liver or pancreas.
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SportAntelope named Taylor Swift escapes Sacramento zoo enclosure
The eastern bongo calf briefly escaped its enclosure at Sacramento Zoo before being recaptured.
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SportKidman: 'Cruise marriage protected me from harassment'
The Hollywood star says "being married to an extremely powerful man kept me from being sexually harassed."
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
Today's round-up includes many, many Pelosis. So many Pelosis. A plethora of Pelosis. Plus a game!
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lundi 15 octobre 2018
SportJudge dismisses Stormy Daniels' defamation case against Trump
The adult film star, who is pursuing a second case against Donald Trump, plans to make an appeal.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: Mike Pompeo to visit Saudi Arabia
Turkish investigators have now left the Istanbul consulate where the Saudi journalist was last seen.
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SportPaul Allen: Microsoft co-founder and billionaire dies aged 65
The billionaire businessman, who also owned the Seattle Seahawks NFL team, died in Seattle on Monday.
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SportMore Than Me CEO temporarily resigns amid Liberia rape scandal
A Liberian panel is reviewing a report that found the charity failed to protect girls from a predator.
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SportWould you eat slaughter-free meat?
There's a looming crisis over the world's appetite for meat. This chicken nugget may be the answer.
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SportUS gymnast questions Bono appointment
Olympic champion and sex abuse victim Aly Raisman questions USA Gymnastics' choice to lead their organisation, saying "survivors deserve better".
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SportWas Bill Clinton's Lewinsky affair an 'abuse of power'?
Some say Hillary Clinton's comments about her husband's affair are at odds with the #MeToo movement.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: Trump suggests 'rogue killers' to blame
Saudi and Turkish investigators enter the consulate in Istanbul where the Saudi journalist was last seen.
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SportAffirmative action: Harvard racial admissions trial begins
Numbers of Asian students were kept artificially low to promote campus diversity, a lawsuit claims.
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SportBryan Adams concert photograph shows off Delhi pollution
The Canadian singer-songwriter shares an image of his "ghost" cast over an Indian concert crowd.
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SportElizabeth Warren reveals DNA test
Elizabeth Warren reveals "strong evidence" she has Native American blood after jibes from Donald Trump.
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SportUS gymnastics new interim boss Mary Bono 'regrets' anti-Nike tweet
The new boss of US gymnastics "regrets" a tweet appearing to criticise Nike for making NFL star Colin Kaepernick the face of a new campaign.
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SportMounir al-Motassadek: Germany releases 9/11 accomplice
Mounir al-Motassadek is deported to Morocco after 15 years in prison for his part in 9/11.
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SportPresident Trump given 'flat denial' by Saudi King over disappearance of journalist
The US president says King Salman denies all knowledge of the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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SportPainting of Trump among past presidents seen at White House
The painting of Trump with past presidents was spotted at the White House during a TV interview
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SportBuckethead the bear cub's head freed from jar after three days
Rangers in Maryland help "Buckethead", three days after it is spotted with a plastic jar on its head.
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
A bump for Trump and a row over a candidate's hat headline today's round-up, with 22 days to go.
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SportHurricane Michael: Dozens still missing on Florida coast
The death toll from Hurricane Michael is due to rise as teams search ruined homes in coastal areas.
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SportUS embassy in Australia apologises for Cookie Monster cat email
A "training error" caused a bogus meeting invitation to be distributed last week, officials say.
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dimanche 14 octobre 2018
SportUS retailer Sears files for bankruptcy
The retail giant has been struggling with mounting debt and with the shift to shopping online.
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SportTrump: Climate change scientists have 'political agenda'
The US president says he accepts the climate is changing, but does not want to "lose millions of jobs".
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SportTrump on Blasey Ford: 'She was treated with great respect'
The US president brushes off accusations he made fun of Christine Blasey Ford at a campaign rally.
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SportUS and the British royals: A long-distance love affair
An exhibition of royal portraiture has come to Texas from London, offering clues to a longstanding fascination.
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SportEdward Curtis: Was this the most ambitious photo project ever?
Edward S Curtis spent years living with Native American tribes to chronicle their lives, in a project that took decades.
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samedi 13 octobre 2018
SportMelania Trump says 'don't care' jacket was a message
Mrs Trump's own team had denied that her clothing during a visit to a detention centre had any meaning.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: UK and US 'could boycott' Saudi conference
The BBC learns key Saudi allies may not attend event over disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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SportI've been an ‘abortion doula’ 2,000 times
Doulas support women during childbirth, but in New York The Doula Project helps women through abortions too.
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SportCanada cannabis legalisation: ‘We know the world is watching’
Four "ganjapreneurs" in Canada give their take on legalised cannabis.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: Trump to 'punish' Saudis over journalist
The US president pledges to uncover the truth about the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi.
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SportHurricane Michael: Fears deaths will rise as 'war zone' searched
Areas of north-west Florida worst hit by Michael's devastation have yet to be fully searched.
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vendredi 12 octobre 2018
SportDeciem founder Brandon Truaxe removed by Canada judge
Brandon Truaxe has been removed from the skincare company after months of erratic online behaviour.
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SportBucket list for Finn, the Vermont dog dying of cancer
Cynthia and Finn find a global community on social media for families whose pets have cancer.
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SportAndrew Brunson: US pastor leaves Turkey after release
The detention of Andrew Brunson for more than two years had strained ties between Turkey and the US.
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SportCanada politician says crucifix 'not religious symbol'
Quebec's new leader wants to ban all religious symbols, but says the crucifix does not count.
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SportMelania Trump: Donald Trump and I are fine
The US first lady says that speculation about her marriage to Donald Trump is not "pleasant".
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weight loss fitnessHow to increase your metabolism
Many factors influence the speed of a person’s metabolism, including their muscle mass, activity level, and genetics. There are several ways to boost metabolism, including eating at regular times, trying high-intensity interval training, and reducing stress. Here, learn about these and other strategies.
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SportHumanoid 'rescue robot' learns parkour
Atlas, a humanoid robot by tech firm Boston Dynamics, has learned the art of parkour.
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SportUS bank gains help lift share markets
Jamie Dimon cites a strong economy despite "geopolitical issues".
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SportTurkey to release US pastor Brunson
Turkish court to release US pastor Andrew Brunson, who was accused of terror links in case that hit US-Turkey ties
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SportHurricane Michael erases beach town like 'mother of all bombs'
The storm snapped boats in two and knocked over 30-ton freight rail cars like toys.
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SportPope accepts Donald Wuerl's resignation as Washington DC archbishop
Donald Wuerl had faced criticism over his handling of sexual abuse cases when bishop of Pittsburgh.
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SportThe world's longest non-stop flight arrives in New York
The Singapore Airlines aircraft flew 15,000km over almost 18 hours from Singapore to New York.
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
A seriously catchy country song and a $25m gift lead our round-up, with 25 days until the mid-terms.
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SportLindsey Buckingham sues Fleetwood Mac over his dismissal
The singer claims he lost $14m after being dropped from the band's upcoming tour.
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SportColin Kaepernick: NFL quarterback calls for further protests against racial injustice
Colin Kaepernick calls for further protests against racial injustice after receiving a prestigious award for his contributions to black history and culture.
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jeudi 11 octobre 2018
SportAndrew Brunson: Hopes rising as US pastor due to court
Andrew Brunson could soon be free, according to US media, after more than two years' detention.
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SportWashington state abolishes death penalty
The north-western US state becomes the 20th to ban capital punishment following a court decision,
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SportEstée Lauder seeks to oust skincare brand Deciem's founder
The legal move comes after Brandon Truaxe announced online he would close the company's storefronts.
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SportFyre Festival: Founder Billy McFarland jailed for six years
Founder Billy McFarland admitted fraud after the disastrous event left fans stranded on an island.
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SportMatthew Shepard to be interred 20 years after brutal murder
The killing of Matthew Shepard, who was beaten and left tied to a fence, led to changes in US law.
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SportHurricane Michael leaves 'unimaginable destruction'
Recovery workers fan out across the Florida coastline assessing the damage from Hurricane Michael.
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SportAerial footage shows Hurricane Michael destruction
In Mexico Beach, Florida, helicopter cameras capture a trail of devastation left after Hurricane Michael swept through.
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SportKanye lavishes praise on Trump
President Donald Trump and rapper Kanye West met in the Oval Office on Thursday.
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SportWidowed bride's final photos with her groom
Jessica and Kendall were due to marry but when he was killed, she didn't cancel their plans.
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SportKanye: 'Trump hat made me feel like Superman'
The rapper also banged his fist on the Oval Office's desk and discussed his bipolar diagnosis.
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SportJudge dismisses one of the charges against Weinstein
Prosecutors say actress Lucia Evans gave a witness a different version of the alleged sex assault.
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SportBusiness tycoon Frank Stronach suing family over fortune
The Austrian-Canadian founder of Magna International named his daughter and others in the suit.
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Risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes include being overweight and having high blood sugar levels. Although fruit does contain sugar, eating it as part of a balanced and healthful diet is unlikely to cause diabetes. Learn more here.
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SportPayton Summons: Brain dead girl denied further life support
The ventilator for Payton Summons, 9, is to be turned off after a judge refused an extension.
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SportBeadnose wins Alaska's Fat Bear Week contest for putting on most weight
A brown bear called Beadnose piles on the pounds to win the annual Alaska Fat Bear title.
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SportAstronauts escape malfunctioning Soyuz rocket
US astronaut Nick Hague and Russian Cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin landed safely, say space officials.
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SportUS military grounds all F-35 jets
The Pentagon's move comes in the wake of a crash in South Carolina last month.
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SportTrump says Chinese 'lived too well for too long'
The US president says his tariffs have had "a big impact" on the Chinese economy.
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SportMelania Trump: 'I'm the most bullied person on the world'
In a wide-ranging television interview, the first lady she also says she does not trust some people in the West Wing.
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SportMini-Me actor Verne Troyer's death is ruled a suicide
The Los Angeles coroner said the Austin Powers star died from the effects of alcohol.
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SportUS weapons systems can be 'easily hacked'
A government report has found mission critical cyber-flaws in the US's cutting-edge weapon systems.
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
With 26 days to go, healthcare is at the forefront of many minds.
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mercredi 10 octobre 2018
SportMan charged over US mid-term elections 'bomb plot'
The suspect wanted to detonate a 200lb (91kg) explosive device in Washington DC, US prosecutors say.
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SportHurricane Michael: Record-breaking 'hell' storm mauls US
Michael's rapid intensification was turbo-charged by unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico.
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SportChinese man charged with US aviation 'espionage'
Prosecutors say Yanjun Xu tried to steal trade secrets from US aviation and aerospace companies.
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SportPolice called on Atlanta man for 'babysitting while black'
A black man in suburban Atlanta says police were called on him as he was "babysitting while black".
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SportSchoharie limo crash: Operator charged with homicide
The stretch limo was taking a group to a party when it lost control, killing 20 people.
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SportUS mid-terms: Will young people bother to vote?
Young turnout in the US mid-terms is historically low but there are some signs that things may be different this year.
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SportUS shares suffer sharpest drop in months
The technology-based Nasdaq index falls 4% and S&P 500 marks biggest one-day fall since early February.
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Belly fat, or excess fat around the abdomen, has causes that include lack of exercise, poor diet, and stress. Being more active, improving nutrition, getting better sleep, and cutting alcohol intake can all help people to shed belly fat. Learn more about the causes of belly fat, and how best to lose it, here.
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SportWhy Trump’s slamming Medicare for all as 'socialist' healthcare
Donald Trump is not the only Republican to accuse opponents of seeking to bring socialism to the US.
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SportJames Murdoch tipped to lead Tesla board?
Tesla must replace Elon Musk as board chairman as part of a settlement with US financial regulators.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: Trump condemns Saudi writer's disappearance
The US president said he wanted to invite the Saudi journalist's fiancée to the White House.
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SportSears shares falter on bankruptcy fears
The firm is facing a $134m debt payment that is due on Monday.
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SportHurricane Michael: Category 4 storm nears Florida coast
The governor warns residents who stayed to seek shelter from the 'most destructive storm' to hit Florida in a century.
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SportSimone Biles: Speaking about Larry Nassar abuse empowered me
Simone Biles says she felt "empowered" after speaking out against her sexual abuser and US gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar.
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SportKavanaugh confirmation: Why I'm sending a postcard to his accuser
Women are writing to the California professor at the centre of the Supreme Court nomination firestorm.
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SportWalmart planning 'net-connected trolley'
Patent for a trolley that measures heart rate, walking speed, temperature and grip is lodged in US.
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SportRihanna urges US fans to register to vote
Celebrities have been getting political on social media ahead of the US mid term elections in November.
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SportTaylor Swift breaks all-time American Music Awards record
The pop star wins four trophies at the American Music Awards, and again urges fans to vote.
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SportWine theft: Man accused of stealing rare bottles falls to death
He was accused of stealing rare bottles worth more than $1.2m from Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
The latest mid-terms news with 27 days to go, including a key Supreme Court ruling on Native Americans.
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mardi 9 octobre 2018
SportHurricane Michael: 'Monstrous' storm set to hit Florida
More than 370,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Michael heads towards Florida.
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SportTaylor Swift v Kanye West: A history of their on-off feud
After feuding on-off for almost a decade, the pair now back opposite sides in the US mid-terms.
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SportSkincare brand Deciem shuts stores following online post by founder
The founder of the Toronto-based beauty brand said its stores would close because of "criminal activity".
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SportNikki Haley: 'Jared is such a hidden genius'
As the US ambassador to the UN resigns, she leaves her position singing the praises of the president's son-in-law.
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SportTrump 'Ivanka would be dynamite' at the UN
But President Trump says he can't give his daughter the UN ambassadorship because he would be accused of nepotism.
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SportCapturing the neon relics of the American West
Once a familiar sight by the side of the road, neon motel and drive-in signs are becoming a thing of the past.
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SportThe young Americans who are bucking the divorce trend
New data shows that the divorce rate in the US has fallen and 'millennial marriage' may be a factor.
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SportCanada farm that gave birth to the McIntosh apple up for sale
The McIntosh apple was once the most popular apple in North America, but its time in the sun is over.
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SportUN ambassador Haley in surprise resignation
America's ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, senior Trump cabinet member, has resigned unexpectedly, US media report
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SportKanye West to lunch with Donald Trump this week
The pair will discuss prison reform, gang violence and manufacturing resurgence in the US.
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SportGoogle drops $10bn battle for Pentagon data contract
The tech giant, under scrutiny over a data lapse, has scrapped plans to bid for a high-profile contract.
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SportHurricane Michael: 'Monstrous' storm strengthens to category two
Tens of thousands of people have been told to evacuate before the storm hits Florida on Wednesday.
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SportHimToo: How Pieter Hanson's mother made him internet famous
How one man's mother unwittingly made him an internet celebrity, for all the wrong reasons.
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SportRod Rosenstein: Trump has 'no plans' to sack Russia probe official
Speculation swirled only recently that the man in charge of the Russia probe could be fired.
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
With 28 days to go to the mid-term elections, here's our daily round-up of the main stories.
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SportBrees breaks Manning's NFL passing record
New Orleans Saints' game against Washington Redskins is temporarily stopped to celebrate Drew Brees breaking Peyton Manning's record.
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lundi 8 octobre 2018
SportTrump tariffs make world 'poorer and more dangerous'
The IMF says a US trade war with China risks putting a significant dent in economic recovery.
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SportTrump 'likes Taylor Swift 25% less' after political post
The US president reacts after the singer endorsed two Democrats in November's mid-term elections.
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SportTrump apologises to Kavanaugh over 'unfair' treatment
He says the new Supreme Court justice, who has faced sex assault claims, has been treated unfairly.
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SportKatie Stubblefield: Coping with our daughter's new face
Katie and her parents describe what it has been like adjusting to life since she received a rare face transplant.
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SportTrump: 'I like Taylor's music about 25% less now'
Donald Trump responds to Taylor Swift endorsing two Democrats in the upcoming US mid-term elections.
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SportFlorida urges residents to brace for 'life-threatening' hurricane
A state of emergency has been declared in Florida as Hurricane Michael approaches the US mainland.
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SportSpaceX lights up California skies
Residents have been sharing images of a satellite launching over California.
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SportAstronaut Scott Kelly attacked for quoting Winston Churchill
Scott Kelly apologises for quoting the ex-British PM, only to be attacked again for his apology.
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SportHope Hicks: Trump's ex-adviser joins Fox News
The 29-year-old - who left the White House in April - will be chief communications officer for Fox.
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weight loss fitnessWeight loss drug may prevent and treat diabetes
A new clinical trial reports that a weight loss drug can reduce diabetes risk and increases the chances of remission among those who have the condition.
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SportTrump: Kavanaugh sex assault claims were 'all made up'
The president condemns Democratic calls to impeach the judge as an "insult to the American public".
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SportGeorge W Bush's daughter Barbara weds screenwriter in Maine
The bride was escorted at the wedding by her father and grandfather, both former US presidents.
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SportBrett Kavanaugh 'caught up in a hoax' - Trump
President Trump says sex assault claims against his new Supreme Court Justice were "all made up".
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SportNew York limo crash: Newlyweds and young couples among 20 dead
The deadliest US transport accident since 2009 also claimed the lives of four sisters, families say.
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SportAmerican economists win Nobel prize
William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win prize for research on how climate and technology affect the economy.
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SportKhabib Nurmagomedov v Conor McGregor: How does UFC move on from ugly scenes in Las Vegas?
After the violent scenes that marred the aftermath of Khabib Nurmagomedov's victory over Conor McGregor, Simon Head asks what the future holds for the fighters, and the sport.
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SportTaylor Swift breaks political silence in favour of Democrats
The singer says events in "the past two years" mean she's no longer reluctant to share her views.
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SportElon Musk's SpaceX rocket lights up California sky
Launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Falcon 9 rocket took an Argentine satellite into orbit.
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SportYour US mid-term elections daily digest
With 29 days to go to the mid-term elections, here's our daily round-up of the main stories.
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dimanche 7 octobre 2018
SportDon't shoot, I'm disabled
A large proportion of those who die during interactions with US police officers have a disability. Why?
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SportNew York wedding limousine ploughed into crowd
All 18 people in the vehicle died along with two pedestrians.
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SportHomeless in Portland: A deepening crisis on the streets of America
Rising living costs are sending more people to the streets in the US. Some fear things will get worse.
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Sport'Limousine crash' leaves twenty dead in New York State
An SUV-style stretch limousine ploughs into a crowd of pedestrians in New York State, witnesses say.
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SportTina Turner: 'Ike took me to sex show on wedding night'
The legendary singer says new husband Ike took her to watch a live sex show.
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SportKanye West deletes Twitter and Instagram accounts - again
It's not the first time that the rapper, who wants to be known as Ye, has shut down his social media accounts.
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SportThe Walking Dead actor Scott Wilson dies aged 76
The show's stars and fans pay tribute to Scott Wilson, who played Hershel Greene in the show.
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samedi 6 octobre 2018
SportBrett Kavanaugh secures Supreme Court win
During the vote, protesters shouted "shame" from the public gallery.
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SportIn pictures: Melania Trump's whistle-stop Africa tour
The US First Lady undertakes her first major foreign trip alone to Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt.
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SportMelania: I don't always agree with Trump
The US first lady gives the president her honest opinion about his tweets, but he doesn't always listen.
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SportCan chocolate sweeten a bitterly divided US?
Can chocolate tasting sweeten a divided America?
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SportBrett Kavanaugh nomination: Victory for Trump in Supreme Court vote
The US Senate votes to confirm the president's nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, ending weeks of rancour.
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SportBrett Kavanaugh: Senate set for final vote on Supreme Court nominee
The Senate is expected to confirm Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court after weeks of wrangling.
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vendredi 5 octobre 2018
SportBrett Kavanaugh: Key senators back embattled Supreme Court pick
Brett Kavanaugh looks all but certain to be confirmed as a Supreme Court judge in a vote on Saturday.
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SportMums' anger at 12-minute school lunchtime
Brindi Marina discovered her five-year-old daughter had just 12 minutes to eat her school lunch.
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SportMichigan meteorite used as doorstop for 30 years 'worth $100,000'
The rock found in Michigan in the 1930s could now be worth $100,000.
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SportLaquan McDonald: Verdict reached in Chicago police shooting
The Illinois city prepares for protests in the case of an officer who shot an unarmed teen 16 times.
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SportAerial photos capture inequalities in US cities
'Unequal Scenes' is a photography project by Johnny Miller that uses a drone to show how infrastructure decisions affect different communities, particularly African-Americans.
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SportUtah toddler puts more than $1,000 in the shredder
Ben and Jackee Belnap had saved $1,060 (£810) to pay back a debt but found it destroyed.
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SportUS jobless rate hits 49-year low of 3.7%
The US jobless rate falls to 3.7% in September, the lowest level since December 1969.
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SportApple and Amazon hit back over China soy chip report
Tech firms dispute claims they were hit by a spy chip that tried to steal corporate secrets and data.
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SportBrett Kavanaugh: First test vote due on Supreme Court nominee
Republicans appear confident over the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh who has faced sexual assault claims.
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jeudi 4 octobre 2018
SportCaptain America actor Chris Evans to 'retire' from role
Chris Evans tweets that it's been "an honour" to play "Cap", after finishing filming Avengers 4.
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SportAlessia Cara on her Grammy backlash and making music in a cupboard
The star shrugs off her critics and explains why she can only write in confined spaces.
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SportBen Affleck thanks family after completing rehab stint
Ben Affleck says he is fighting for himself and his family after going to rehab for alcohol issues.
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SportElon Musk: Tesla boss mocks US regulator days after settlement
Tesla boss takes to Twitter days after reaching a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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SportTexas hospitals trial robot nurse
Moxi is a "socially intelligent" robot that can autonomously pick up and deliver medical supplies.
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SportBrett Kavanaugh: Hundreds arrested in Supreme Court protest
Angry scenes as Brett Kavanaugh edges closer to winning confirmation for the US Supreme Court.
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SportWhy a US national park is holding a 'Fat Bear Week' contest
Bulky bears are facing off online in an annual competition hosted by a US National Park.
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SportCanada is not inviting the US or China to WTO reform meeting
Officials say a small group of "like-minded" countries are being invited to the ministerial meeting.
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SportFitbit data used to charge US man with murder
Data from a fitness tracker used in case of 90-year-old accused of murdering his stepdaughter.
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SportAmber Heard's 'anger' at Johnny Depp's domestic abuse denial
Her lawyers reportedly hit out at an "outrageous" interview in which Johnny Depp denied abusing her.
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SportEx-rap mogul Suge Knight sentenced to 28 years for hit-and-run death
The rapper was expressionless as his victim's family called him a "disgrace to the human species".
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SportCristiano Ronaldo rape allegation: Nike expresses deep concern
The US sportswear giant has a contract worth a reported $1bn ($768m) with the Portuguese footballer.
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SportOsaka cuts San Francisco ties over 'comfort women' statue
The Japanese city ends its 60-year "sister city" relationship over a monument depicting WW2 sex slaves.
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SportMinnesota town alerts residents over 'tipsy' birds
Residents of a Minnesota town reported intoxicated birds "flying into windows and acting confused".
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SportSouth Carolina: Police shooting suspect is disabled war veteran
A 74-year-old man remains in custody after an officer was killed and six more injured.
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Sport'China hack attack hits Apple and Amazon'
A tiny chip added to server circuit boards helped Chinese spies steal corporate data, Bloomberg says.
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SportPolygraphs - the truth about lie detector tests
There are calls for a US Supreme Court nominee to take a lie detector test. But do they work?
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mercredi 3 octobre 2018
SportBrett Kavanaugh: Senate to get FBI report within hours
Senators should be able to review the inquiry into sexual assault allegations within hours.
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SportDrew Barrymore: EgyptAir article goes viral
An interview in EgyptAir's in-flight magazine got the star's fans talking - but is it all it seems?
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Sport'We turn the lights off... and sit huddled in the corner'
How faster mobile connectivity could help improve school security and make our cities smarter.
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SportSouth Carolina: Five police officers shot, suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after what officials called "an active shooting situation".
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SportUS to end Treaty of Amity with Iran after ICJ ruling
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the treaty's end after the US was ordered to ease sanctions.
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SportBrett Kavanaugh accusations: Are young men in America scared?
After President Trump said young men in the US were in "peril", the BBC spoke to some to find out how #MeToo changed their lives.
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SportPentagon quarantine 'sparked by castor seeds' not ricin poison
Suspicious letters were also sent to the White House amid fears it contained deadly poison ricin.
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Sport'Trump alert': US mobile phone owners braced for test
Millions are set to receive a presidential phone alert in the first nationwide test of an emergency system.
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SportRyder Cup: Spectator blinded in one eye says she could have died on golf course
A spectator blinded in one eye at the Ryder Cup says she could have died when she was hit by a wayward tee shot.
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SportCristiano Ronaldo rape allegation: Footballer denies attack
The footballer says his "clear" conscience allows him to be calm over "any and all" investigations.
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SportCanada surgeon operates on teddy bear for 8-year-old boy
The doctor diagnosed the teddy bear, named Little Baby, with a torn underarm and stitched him up.
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SportRepublicans deplore Trump mocking Judge Kavanaugh's accuser
The US president poked fun at Christine Blasey Ford for not recalling details of her alleged assault.
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SportMelania Trump, US first lady, visits Ghana slave fort
The US first lady, on her first visit to Africa, says the slave trade was "really a tragedy".
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SportTrump's parents and siblings: What do we know of them?
Donald Trump and his siblings have been accused of helping his father and mother dodge millions in taxes. So what do we know about them?
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SportTrump rally: Kavanaugh or Ford?
President Trump has said this is a scary time in America for young men.
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SportLos Angeles: Teenager charged with stealing from celebrity homes
Tyress Williams allegedly targeted famous stars including Rihanna, says prosecutors in Los Angeles.
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SportSanctions on Iran: International Court of Justice rules against US
Judges side with Iran in a dispute over measures imposed after the US pulled out of a nuclear deal.
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mardi 2 octobre 2018
SportKavanaugh investigation: FBI 'hasn't spoken to Christine Blasey Ford'
Christine Blasey Ford has not been contacted by agents investigating Brett Kavanaugh, lawyers say.
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SportTrump taxes: New York authorities examine president's tax affairs
A US paper claims the president helped his parents dodge millions in tax - which his lawyer denies.
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SportBeto O'Rourke: Can a liberal Democrat win in Texas?
Democrat Beto O'Rourke is aiming to unseat Republican Ted Cruz in the mid-term elections.
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SportThese goats work for the government
Edmonton in Canada has enlisted herds of goats in an effort to rid the city of noxious weeds in parks.
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SportUS arrests four Charlottesville Unite the Right 'rioters'
Officials say the white supremacists went to the deadly 2017 Virginia rally to "commit violent acts".
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SportPartners announce $31bn investment in Canada LNG project
The project will carry 26m tons of liquefied natural gas annually to emerging Asian markets.
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SportTrump: 'Scary and difficult time for young men' in US
The remarks come as his Supreme Court nominee faces accusations of sexual assault which he denies.
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Sport'Ricin poison' packages sent to Pentagon
Two packages containing a suspicious substance are being tested by the FBI, officials say.
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SportUS threatens to 'take out' Russian missiles
The US believes a new Russian missile may be breaching a Cold War arms control treaty.
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SportPeggy Sue Gerron, inspiration for Buddy Holly song, dies aged 78
Buddy Holly named his 1957 hit after Peggy Sue Gerron, who was dating a member of The Crickets.
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SportUS ends diplomatic visas for UN same-sex partners
The reversal means domestic partners of UN diplomats will need to get married to keep their visas.
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SportDonna Strickland: The 'laser jock' Nobel prize winner
She describes her work as "fun", and is the first female Physics Nobel winner in 55 years.
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weight loss fitnessYo-yoing weight linked to higher cardiovascular risk
Researchers warn that fluctuations in a series of health measurements, including body weight, are linked with a heightened risk of cardiovascular events.
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SportCristiano Ronaldo rape allegation: Las Vegas police reopen case
A woman says she was attacked by the Portuguese footballer in a hotel room in Las Vegas in 2009.
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SportAmazon raises wages for lower-paid workers
The online giant is lifting UK hourly pay to between £9.50-10.50 an hour and US pay to $15.
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SportCanadian is third woman to win physics Nobel
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to a woman for the first time in 55 years.
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SportFBI agent shot by booby-trapped wheelchair in Oregon
A man is charged with assault after rigging his home in Oregon like a "scene from Indiana Jones".
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SportSouth China Sea: Chinese ship forces US destroyer off course
The confrontation in the South China Sea comes amid worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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SportMelania Trump: US first lady set for solo Africa trip
Donald Trump's wife is set to visit Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Egypt to promote her Be Best campaign.
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SportMelania Trump Africa trip: Reaction from Ghana, Kenya and Egypt
People in Ghana, Kenya and Egypt speak up as the US first lady visits Africa for the first time.
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SportMatilda statue stands up to President Donald Trump
Trump was a poll's choice for the heroine's modern-day nemesis, the Roald Dahl Story Company said.
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SportTrump: FBI can question 'anybody' about Kavanaugh
The president says agents can interview anyone about his nominee as Republicans vow a vote this week.
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SportThe places America's rich and poor call home
Where people live in the US makes a big difference to their chances of a long and prosperous life.
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SportHow commonly do drinkers suffer blackouts?
A night of heavy drinking followed by a day of missing memories. A blackout. Why does it happen?
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SportKavanaugh and #MeToo: How US teens talk about sexual assault
The Kavanaugh hearings and #MeToo movement are shaping high school students' conversations about sex.
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SportLas Vegas shooting: 'The bullet went through my chest'
A year since America's worst ever mass shooting, Rosemarie Melanson has only just left hospital.
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SportRonald Shurer: Medal of Honor awarded to Secret Service agent
Ronald Shurer gave medical treatment to over a dozen men as he fought his way up an Afghan mountain.
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SportUSMCA trade deal: Who gets what from 'new Nafta'?
From carmakers to dairy farmers, who's happy and who's not, after Canada, US and Mexico struck a new deal?
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SportPassengers stranded as airline collapses
Two Primera Air flights from Stansted to Washington and New York are grounded as airline fails.
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SportCardi B 'turns herself' in to police over strip club 'fight'
Charges are 'pending' for the 25-year-old according to the police in New York city.
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SportGE chief executive departs amid profit warning
The struggling US industrial giant appoints a new chief executive for the second time in two years.
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SportSir Paul McCartney photo-bombs newlyweds in Winnipeg
Sir Paul McCartney was riding his bike in Winnipeg when he passed a couple taking wedding photos.
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SportTrump: I'd be the world's worst drinker
The US President said he was surprised by Brett Kavanaugh's drinking revelations and pointed out he doesn't drink himself.
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SportDonald Trumps heralds 'new dawn' with trade deal
US president says a new trading deal with Canada and Mexico to replace Nafta is 'truly historic'.
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SportUS and Canada reach new trade deal to replace Nafta
The new USMCA covers more than a trillion dollars in trade between the US, Canada and Mexico.
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SportBrett Kavanaugh's classmate says he lied about drinking
A classmate has described Trump's Supreme Court nominee as "belligerent and aggressive" when drunk.
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SportGwyneth Paltrow marries TV producer Brad Falchuk
The couple are said to have exchanged vows in New York over the weekend.
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weight loss fitnessAre our brains trying to stop us from exercising?
What is the so-called exercise paradox, and why does our brain want us to stay home rather than head to the gym? A new study investigates.
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