SportTrump: Third of Americans see media as 'enemy of the people'

The US president says he has "forcefully condemned hatred and bigotry" but this goes unreported.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Authorities have seized enough fentanyl to kill every American. It's a crisis that lines one major highway.

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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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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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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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Today's round-up includes a Hamilton ticket, a phantom tax cut and a spectacular family falling out.

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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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The Apple boss also praised the EU's new data protection regulation GDPR, in a speech in Brussels.

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A pilot has a lucky escape as a vintage plane crashes and burst into flames on a California motorway.

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A winning ticket for the record-breaking jackpot was bought in South Carolina, lottery officials say.

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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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Nasa believes it has fixed a malfunction with the Hubble telescope which threatened to limit the orbiting observatory's performance.

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The wife of US alt-right figurehead Richard Spencer accused him of assault in divorce papers.

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The US also announced on Tuesday that it is revoking the visas of suspected Saudi operatives.

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Evangelical women are rejecting the president and his candidates in the November elections.

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Trump aide John Bolton reveals the talks as he informs the Russians the US is ditching a key treaty.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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With 29 days to go to the mid-term elections, here's our daily round-up of the main stories.

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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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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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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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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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A tiny chip added to server circuit boards helped Chinese spies steal corporate data, Bloomberg says.

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There are calls for a US Supreme Court nominee to take a lie detector test. But do they work?

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Senators should be able to review the inquiry into sexual assault allegations within hours.

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An interview in EgyptAir's in-flight magazine got the star's fans talking - but is it all it seems?

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How faster mobile connectivity could help improve school security and make our cities smarter.

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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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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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Suspicious letters were also sent to the White House amid fears it contained deadly poison ricin.

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Millions are set to receive a presidential phone alert in the first nationwide test of an emergency system.

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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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The footballer says his "clear" conscience allows him to be calm over "any and all" investigations.

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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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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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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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Judges side with Iran in a dispute over measures imposed after the US pulled out of a nuclear deal.

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Christine Blasey Ford has not been contacted by agents investigating Brett Kavanaugh, lawyers say.

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A US paper claims the president helped his parents dodge millions in tax - which his lawyer denies.

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Democrat Beto O'Rourke is aiming to unseat Republican Ted Cruz in the mid-term elections.

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Edmonton in Canada has enlisted herds of goats in an effort to rid the city of noxious weeds in parks.

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Officials say the white supremacists went to the deadly 2017 Virginia rally to "commit violent acts".

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The project will carry 26m tons of liquefied natural gas annually to emerging Asian markets.

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The remarks come as his Supreme Court nominee faces accusations of sexual assault which he denies.

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Two packages containing a suspicious substance are being tested by the FBI, officials say.

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The US believes a new Russian missile may be breaching a Cold War arms control treaty.

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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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She describes her work as "fun", and is the first female Physics Nobel winner in 55 years.

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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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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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The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to a woman for the first time in 55 years.

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A man is charged with assault after rigging his home in Oregon like a "scene from Indiana Jones".

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The confrontation in the South China Sea comes amid worsening tensions between Washington and Beijing.

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Donald Trump's wife is set to visit Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Egypt to promote her Be Best campaign.

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People in Ghana, Kenya and Egypt speak up as the US first lady visits Africa for the first time.

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Trump was a poll's choice for the heroine's modern-day nemesis, the Roald Dahl Story Company said.

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The president says agents can interview anyone about his nominee as Republicans vow a vote this week.

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Where people live in the US makes a big difference to their chances of a long and prosperous life.

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A night of heavy drinking followed by a day of missing memories. A blackout. Why does it happen?

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The Kavanaugh hearings and #MeToo movement are shaping high school students' conversations about sex.

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A year since America's worst ever mass shooting, Rosemarie Melanson has only just left hospital.

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Ronald Shurer gave medical treatment to over a dozen men as he fought his way up an Afghan mountain.

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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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Two Primera Air flights from Stansted to Washington and New York are grounded as airline fails.

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Charges are 'pending' for the 25-year-old according to the police in New York city.

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The struggling US industrial giant appoints a new chief executive for the second time in two years.

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Sir Paul McCartney was riding his bike in Winnipeg when he passed a couple taking wedding photos.

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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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US president says a new trading deal with Canada and Mexico to replace Nafta is 'truly historic'.

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The new USMCA covers more than a trillion dollars in trade between the US, Canada and Mexico.

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A classmate has described Trump's Supreme Court nominee as "belligerent and aggressive" when drunk.

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The couple are said to have exchanged vows in New York over the weekend.

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