SportGeorge Bush Senior: A look back at his life

From World War Two veteran to oil tycoon - the former US president has died aged 94.

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SportGeorge Bush Senior dies at the age of 94

Former US President George HW Bush has died at the age of 94, his son George W Bush has announced.

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SportThe safehouse for women and pets to flee abuse

A safehouse in the US is now allowing women and their pets to escape domestic violence together.

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SportAngelina Jolie and Brad Pitt reach custody agreement

The agreement ends a bitter row between the former couple over the custody of their six children.

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SportAriana Grande: Five things to know about Thank U, Next

The singer has released Thank U, Next's music video, parodying teen rom-coms and featuring cameos.

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SportMexico's drug war: Has the tide been turned?

Mexico's new president is promising to renew efforts to tackle the country's drug cartels.

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SportTEDWomen: Why it's OK to be average

What happens to the forgotten middle - those people who get average grades and don't shine in the office?

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IIFYM stands for “if it fits your macros.” This flexible dieting method focuses on counting macronutrients, namely proteins, carbs, and fats, instead of calories. In this article, we describe how to follow the IIFYM diet and explore potential benefits and risks.

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SportTijuana migrants: The growing asylum crisis on the US border

Thousands of migrants on the US-Mexico border face months of waiting for their claims to be processed.

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SportMichelle Obama's memoir Becoming breaks sales record in 15 days

Michelle Obama's memoir sells more than two million copies in the US and Canada within two weeks.

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SportBuildings shake and roads buckle in Anchorage

The powerful earthquake caused people to run from buildings. A series of aftershocks were recorded following the initial shock.

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SportAlaska gets tsunami warning after powerful earthquake hits

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake causes people to run from buildings and prompts a tsunami alert for coastal areas.

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SportCanada's top court rules Vice must hand over source information

Vice Media was fighting a police production order to hand over texts with a suspected terrorist.

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SportTrump signs trade deal with Mexico and Canada

The revised deal has been renamed as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.

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SportSt Louis police charged for beating black undercover officer

The officers had allegedly sent texts saying they were looking forward to beating up protesters.

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SportMarriott hack hits 500 million Starwood guests

The hotel chain says details of up to 500 million guests may have been accessed in a database breach.

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SportCameron Underwood: Face transplant means I can smile again

The 26-year-old welder and machinist has had a face transplant after a failed suicide attempt in 2016.

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SportAfghanistan war: US strike in Helmand killed 23 civilians, UN says

The air strike in Afghanistan's Helmand province mostly killed women and children, investigators say.

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SportFormer Autonomy chief executive Michael Lynch is charged with fraud in the US

A US court charges the founder of the former UK software giant with fraud seven years after its sale to Hewlett Packard.

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SportCharlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.

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SportStarbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.

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SportMeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

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SportGeorgia woman jailed after cops mistake candy floss for meth

A Georgia woman was erroneously charged with meth trafficking after police tested the sugary treat.

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SportHugh Jackman to tour with songs from The Greatest Showman

The Wolverine star will also perform songs from Les Miserables and other Broadway shows.

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SportSouthwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.

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SportUS family sues Cancun resort over 'poisonous' alcohol death

A US brother and sister were found drowning in the hotel pool shortly after checking in.

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SportAlabama mall Thanksgiving shooting suspect arrested

Erron Brown, 20, is held in connection with the attack, after admitting killing the wrong man.

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SportSyrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport

Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.

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SportJamal Khashoggi: Canada levels sanctions on 17 Saudi nationals

The US, France and Germany have also imposed sanctions related to the journalist's murder.

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SportDonald Trump: Michael Cohen is a 'weak person'

The US President dismissed the significance of his former lawyer Michael Cohen pleading guilty to lying to Congress in relation to the Russia inquiry.

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SportDrug and suicide deaths rise as US life expectancy drops

The fall is due in part to rising suicide and drug overdose rates, according to new government reports.

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SportTrump ex-lawyer 'to plead guilty'

Trump ex-lawyer Michael Cohen to plead guilty to lying to Congress in Russia inquiry, US media say.

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SportBobby Brown sues over Whitney Houston documentary footage

The legal claim alleges Whitney: Can I Be Me harmed Brown, his business and daughter Bobbi Kristina's estate.

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SportSamuel Little: US serial killer 'admits 90 murders'

Samuel Little, 78, has shared information with the FBI about murdering women over several decades.

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SportLike Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws

Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker.

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SportTrump threatens new car tariffs after GM closures

US president renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US.

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SportFederal Reserve hints at fewer interest rate rises

Wall Street shares rise sharply after the US central bank suggests there may be fewer rate rises.

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SportSix charts on the immigrants who call the US home

The US is a country shaped by immigrants - but what do we know about those who live there now?

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SportNancy Pelosi wins nomination for Speaker of the House

The veteran Democrat has once again outflanked rank-and-file rebels to win the nomination.

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SportYemen conflict: US defends backing for Saudi-led coalition

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stands by Saudi Arabia both over Yemen and the Khashoggi murder.

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SportNorwegian Magnus Carlsen retains World Chess Championship title

After 12 draws in 12 games, Magnus Carlsen beat US opponent Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker event.

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SportCanadian woman and baby on maternity leave killed by 'bear'

Valerie Theoret's husband returned home and was charged by the grizzly believed responsible.

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SportNabra Hassanen: Virginia man admits murder of teenage girl

Nabra Hassanen was attacked by the motorist as she walked with friends to a mosque.

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SportIvanka Trump says her private emails not like Clinton's

Donald Trump's daughter says there is "no equivalency" between her personal email use and Hillary Clinton's.

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SportMexico honour for US's Kushner sparks criticism

President Trump's son-in-law will join the Order of the Aztec Eagle for his work on a trade deal.

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SportGritty: How a US Hockey mascot became an internet sensation

Meet Gritty: a polarising seven-foot orange monster taking social media and the US hockey league by storm.

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SportDavid Schwimmer on enjoying the 'challenges' of producing

The Friends actor says he finds it more "intellectually stimulating" to work behind the camera.

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SportChess world championship heads towards Armageddon showdown

The World Chess Championship will be decided in a series of fast tie-breakers.

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SportActive shooter false alert at US military hospital

The biggest military hospital is evacuated when an active shooter alarm is wrongly set off.

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People use heavy cream to add thickness and creaminess to dishes or to create whipped cream for desserts. Here, we look at the best substitutes for heavy cream, including dairy, vegan, healthful, and savory options.

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SportUkraine-Russia sea clash: Trump says may cancel G20 Putin talks

"I don't like the aggression," the US leader says after Russia seizes Ukrainian boats off Crimea.

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SportOverseas students turn away from US

The Trump administration is blamed for a downturn in international students enrolling in the US.

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SportTrump loves the army. Do they love him back?

As commander-in-chief, Trump has led in an unconventional way.

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SportUS judge delays ruling on 'interesting' Julian Assange case

A legal challenge seeks to reveal purported charges in Virginia against the Wikileaks founder.

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SportTrump threatens to cut all GM subsidies

Mr Trump says he is looking at 'cutting all GM subsidies' but it is not clear what he has in mind.

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A new interventional treatment for obesity that is currently in clinical trials raises some concerns because it leads to loss of muscle as well as fat.

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SportSpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg dies aged 57

Stephen Hillenburg created the hugely popular animated series, which began in 1999.

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SportMississippi's ugly past casts long shadow on Senate election

The vote tightened after the Republican was recorded saying she would happily attend a lynching.

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SportTekashi 6ix9ine: Rapper pleads not guilty to racketeering

The rapper pleads not guilty to racketeering and firearms offences and is kept in custody.

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SportAfghanistan: US service members killed in bomb explosion

Three military personnel have died and three others were injured in the explosion near Ghazni city.

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SportShawn Mendes feels need to 'prove' he's not gay

The singer says he "hates the side of him" that cares about the ongoing rumours about his sexuality .

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SportMigrant caravan: Trump defends tear gas on Mexico border

Migrant women and children were among those seen fleeing the gas fired by the US border authorities.

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SportOprah Winfrey pays tribute to late mother Vernita Lee

The US star thanks friends and fans on Instagram after her mother died last week.

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SportPaul Manafort breached plea deal by lying - Special Counsel Mueller

The former Trump campaign chairman lied to the FBI, Special Counsel Robert Mueller says.

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SportGamer arrested 'after rape overheard on gaming stream'

Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, is facing two charges after allegedly being overheard assaulting a 15-year-old.

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SportThe White House unveils its Christmas decorations

First Lady Melania Trump designed them around a the theme of "American Treasures".

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SportThe agony over an American dream

They faced a perilous journey to reach the US. Now, there is a tortuous process to win asylum.

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SportBrexit: Trump hints May's Brexit could bar UK-US trade deal

The US president says the Brexit agreement is "great for the EU".

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SportFentanyl in cocaine: The deadly truth of new drugs cocktail

A surge in cocaine deaths is being blamed on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than morphine.

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SportChina defends holding fugitive businessman's US children

The American children of one of China's most-wanted fugitives are barred from leaving the country.

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SportTrump casts doubt on climate report: I don't believe it

"I don't believe it," the president said of his own government's report about climate change.

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SportMars: Nasa lands InSight robot to study planet's interior

The US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior.

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SportSyrian man stranded in Malaysia airport coming to Canada

Hassan al-Kontor, who spent months living in Kuala Lumpur airport, is coming to Canada as a refugee.

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SportAlabama cops offer new explanation for shooting wrong man

A black man killed by officers during a mall shooting "heightened the sense of threat", police say.

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SportThe natural beauty of a rainbow swamp stuns social media

A Florida swamp walk leader said the rainbow sheen is the result of natural oils released by decaying vegetation

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SportJohn Allen Chau: 'Incredibly dangerous' to retrieve body from North Sentinel

A human rights group says India should abandon efforts to retrieve the US missionary's body.

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SportSoros foundation to end work in Turkey amid 'baseless claims'

The Open Society Foundation said "baseless claims" about its work made it impossible to continue.

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SportGM announces job cuts and factory closures

The carmaker plans to halt production at eight factories globally by the end of 2019.

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SportArmageddon looms in World Chess Championship final

Two grandmasters vie for the crown and a €1m prize - but they may be headed to sudden death.

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SportGeorge Papadopoulos: Ex-Trump adviser denied jail delay

The adviser whose remarks sparked the Russia inquiry will begin his two-week prison sentence on Monday.

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New research examines the link between the consumption of fructose-containing foods, sweetened beverages, and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

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SportJackie Chan's daughter confirms marriage to Canadian girlfriend

The film star's estranged daughter Etta Ng, 19, says she has married her Canadian partner.

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SportTrans Mountain: The billion-dollar oil pipeline Canadians own and can’t build

Canada bought the pipeline despite fierce opposition to a project that would triple its capacity.

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Sport'The blackface scandal that rocked my campus'

The emergence of a photo of a student wearing blackface caused days of tension at Cal Poly university. Student journalist Megan Schellong was there.

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SportNasa's Mars InSight mission heads for '7 minutes of terror'

The InSight mission is about to make the hair-raising descent to the surface of the Red Planet.

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SportMigrant caravan: US fires tear gas at Mexico border

The US-Mexico border is closed at Tijuana, where thousands of migrants are waiting to cross.

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SportSan Francisco 49ers release Reuben Foster after domestic violence arrest

The San Francisco 49ers release linebacker Reuben Foster after he was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of domestic violence.

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SportJohn Allen Chau: Struggle to retrieve body of man killed by tribe

Indian police try to pinpoint the beach where a US missionary died, but later withdraw.

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SportSoldier awarded for Las Vegas bravery

Ross Woodward was off duty when he rushed to the aid of people injured in the Las Vegas shooting last year.

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SportAlabama police admit killing wrong man after mall shooting

Around 200 protesters marched to demand answers after Alabama police killed Emantic Bradford, 21.

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SportRicky Jay, American magician and actor, dies

The American was once described as "perhaps the most gifted sleight-of-hand artist alive".

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SportMigrant caravan: Mexican officials deny US border deal

The denial comes as a tweet from US President Donald Trump suggests an agreement was reached.

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SportShe survived the deadliest US race riot

Olivia Hooker, who has died aged 103, went on to become the first black woman to join the US Coast Guard.

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SportUS migrant held after leaving church where he sought sanctuary

Samuel Oliver-Bruno reportedly left the church to meet immigration authorities when he was held.

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SportPhil Mickelson beats Tiger Woods on 22nd hole in $9m showdown

Phil Mickelson claims the $9m winner-takes-all prize in a dramatic duel with Tiger Woods which goes to the 22nd hole.

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SportAn otter on the loose is eating koi from a formal garden

Vancouver's Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden hopes to capture and relocate the errant otter.

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SportClimate change: Report warns of growing impact on US life

Climate change could cost the US hundreds of billions of dollars and damage health, a major report warns.

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SportLouisiana lottery: Couple 'find winning ticket while cleaning'

Tina Ehrenberg found the winning ticket while she was cleaning her home for before Thanksgiving.

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Peanut butter is high in protein and essential minerals, though it also contains saturated fats and is high in calories. In moderation, peanut butter can provide many health benefits and help people lose weight. Learn more here.

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SportIrish man killed in New York City on Thanksgiving day

Police say the 21-year-old died after being punched in the head outside a bar in New York.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Camp Fire nearly fully contained

The Camp Fire, which killed at least 83, is almost contained - but rain could hinder rescue efforts.

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SportSandra Parks: Anti-gun student, 13, killed by stray bullet

Sandra Parks, who wrote an award-winning essay against gun violence, was shot by a stray bullet.

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SportKhashoggi killing: CIA did not blame Saudi crown prince, says Trump

The US president denies reports the CIA concluded the crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

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SportErik Guay: Canadian skier retires after team-mate breaks leg in crash

Canadian skier Erik Guay announces his immediate retirement after watching a team-mate's season end in a training crash.

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SportGuido Amsel: Canadian mail bomber gets life in prison

Guido Amsel sent bombs to several businesses and placed a device at his ex-wife's home in Winnipeg.

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SportTrump renews threat to close Mexico border over migrants

The US president also says he has authorised troops to use lethal force, as more migrants arrive.

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Sport'Family and money' give Americans meaning

Americans obtain more meaning from career and money than friends or religion, research finds.

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Americans around the world are marking their annual Thanksgiving Day holiday with parades and celebrations.

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A new study identifies four subtypes of obesity, and the authors warn that experts must focus on individuals if they are to find effective treatments.

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SportFacebook v Soros: 'Congress must probe'

One of George Soros's lieutenants says US politicians must investigate Facebook's smear campaign.

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SportUS-Israeli bomb hoaxer given 10 year jail sentence

Michael Kadar made thousands of hoax calls to airlines, hospitals and Jewish schools worldwide.

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SportJohn Allen Chau 'tribal death': Family forgives killers

In a statement, his family says John Allen Chau had 'nothing but love for the Sentinelese people'.

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SportUS adviser hints at evicting China from WTO

One of President Trump's top advisers says that China has 'misbehaved'.

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Military officers will not have guns or be able to arrest migrants, the US defence secretary says.

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The argument about Little Mix posing nude has been bubbling all week.

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The American space agency says its InSight Mars lander is on a near-perfect Thanksgiving trajectory.

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The holiday getaway is under way in the US, with over 48 million drivers expected on the roads.

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Devin Lima was one third of the pop group, who had hits with Summer Girls and Girl on TV.

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SportChief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump's 'Obama judge' gibe

It is extremely rare for any member of the Supreme Court to clash with a US president.

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James Cordier blames the losses that could total $150m on a "rogue wave" in the oil and gas markets.

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A sixth grade student in the US left a note for a driver telling him who had hit his vehicle.

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John Allen Chau, who was killed by arrow-wielding islanders, was an adventurer on a religious mission.

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Canadian Jessica Clark-Bojin bakes the portraits of pop culture characters directly on to her desserts.

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A century ago Gordon Parks was born into poverty and segregation in Kansas. Now his photography is on show in Washington.

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Gold-plated rifles and a fatal handshake snub - what we've been told about Joaquin Guzman so far.

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A man has died after a concrete block thrown onto a highway from a bridge hit him in the face.

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Thousands send messages for RAF veteran Harry Leslie Smith, with #IStandWithHarry trending on Twitter.

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SportCindy McCain: I'll never get over Trump's war hero slur on husband

In an interview with the BBC, Senator John McCain's widow Cindy defends her husband's record.

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SportNY Stock Exchange President: 'A man wouldn't get that question'

Stacey Cunningham is the first female president of the New York Stock Exchange.

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SportUS man 'killed' in India by endangered Andamans tribe

The isolated Sentinelese tribe of the Andaman islands has always resisted outside contact.

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SportFour reasons that Apple shares have been falling

Shares in the tech giant have dropped 25% since their October peak - so what's the problem?

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SportVenus Williams settles car crash lawsuit

Tennis star Venus Williams reaches an agreement over a collision that resulted in a man's death.

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SportTrump asked to determine Saudi prince's 'role' in Khashoggi murder

The US president is asked to determine whether the crown prince was involved in Khashoggi's murder.

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Sport'Asking about suicide doesn’t cause suicide'

Suicide rates in America are rising, particularly among white, middle-aged men. This summer camp helps families deal with their grief.

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SportGlamour magazine to go online only in the US

The magazine said it would target its readers online "on the platforms they frequent most".

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SportUS judge blocks Mississippi 15-week abortion ban

The nation's most restrictive abortion ban is "unequivocally" unconstitutional, a judge rules.

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SportTrump submits answers to Mueller's Russia inquiry

The US president provides "unprecedented co-operation" over alleged campaign collusion with Russia.

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SportE. coli outbreak: Romaine lettuce probed in US and Canada

At least 50 people in the US and Canada have been infected, health officials say.

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A colon cleanse is an alternative remedy that some people claim removes waste and toxins from the colon. Learn about natural colon cleanses and whether they work here.

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weight loss fitnessHealth benefits of coconut milk

Coconut milk is made from the flesh of coconuts. It may support weight loss, heart health, and the immune system. Here, we discuss the benefits and nutritional contents of coconut milk, and some other factors to consider.

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SportTrump jokes about vote recounts at turkey pardon

The president managed to squeeze the mid-terms and Democratic subpoenas into a light-hearted speech.

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SportTrump defends Saudi Arabia ties despite Khashoggi murder

The president points to Saudi investments in the US amid anger over writer Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

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SportChicago hospital shooting: Doctor, pharmacist and policeman mourned

A doctor who worked two jobs in medical college, a young policeman and an engaged pharmacist died.

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SportTekashi 6ix9ine: What the latest charges could mean for the US rapper

New charges relating to his involvement with a violent gang could land him in jail for 32 years.

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SportCardi B fulfils 'childhood dream' of buying her mum a house

The rapper gives a tour of the house she's bought for her mother, saying it's the "happiest day of my life".

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SportChicago lift fall: 'I believe were going to die'

People trapped in a falling Chicago lift thought they were going to die as they plummeted 84 floors.

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SportUS migrant caravan: Trump's asylum ban halted by judge

The US president issued the proclamation at a time of political tension over a migrant caravan.

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SportElon Musk renames his BFR spacecraft Starship

The entrepreneur would not reveal why he had renamed the craft, which has still not yet been built.

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SportPolice line streets to honour fallen Chicago officer

A doctor, a pharmacist and a police officer were killed after a gunman opened fire at a hospital in Chicago.

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SportWhat's gone wrong at Victoria's Secret?

A new boss has been named to lead the brand, which is grappling with declining sales.

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SportIvanka Trump used personal email for White House business

President Donald Trump's daughter used her own account to send hundreds of messages to officials.

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SportChicago policeman critically wounded in hospital shootout

A gunman opens fire at a hospital in Chicago, leaving several people wounded including a policeman.

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SportJim Acosta row: White House restores CNN reporter's pass

The White House backs down from a legal fight over the reporter but sets rules for news conferences.

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SportFather sues McDonald's over 'advertising' of Happy Meals

A class-action lawsuit alleges McDonald's Happy Meals break local laws against marketing to children.

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SportCalifornia wildfire destroys police officer's home

On patrol with a Paradise police officer, who is hunting for survivors and for bodies in the wreckage of his town.

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SportInstagram targets fake likes and comments

The photo-sharing service say it will warn those using popularity-boosting services before taking action.

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SportSt Michaels: Alleged gang sex assault shocks Canada

The alleged gang sexual assault with a weapon took place on a classmate at a Canadian private school.

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SportAnti-vaccine community behind North Carolina chickenpox outbreak

Most kindergarteners at the school where the outbreak began have religious vaccine exemptions on file.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Concern over rain in search efforts

The search for those unaccounted for amid the ashes may be complicated by heavy rain, officials say.

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SportSan Ysidro border crossing briefly shut to beef up security

The US briefly shut parts of the busy San Ysidro border crossing to boost security.

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SportDiddy pays tribute to Kim Porter

It's the first time the rapper has spoken about the death of his ex and mother of three of his children

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SportUS mid-terms: Rick Scott wins contested Florida Senate race

Democratic Senator Bill Nelson concedes after a fraught and protracted recounting process.

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SportJamal Khashoggi: Trump won't listen to 'terrible' murder recording

He says he was briefed on a recording of the murder, but will not listen to the "terrible tape" himself.

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SportApec summit ends without statement over US-China division

There is no formal leaders' statement for the first time amid competing visions for the region.

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SportCleveland Browns 'want to interview Condoleezza Rice for head coach role'

Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is reportedly wanted by struggling NFL franchise the Cleveland Browns.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Why are so many listed as missing?

Local officials say more than 1,200 people reported missing - but that number could fluctuate.

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SportThe streaming wars: Can Disney topple Netflix?

Netflix is the leader in online video. Will Disney's plans check its growth?

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SportOlympic Games: Why cities are snubbing the 'greatest show on Earth'

Bids to host the summer and winter Games are falling. Is time up for the 'greatest show on Earth'?

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SportDream job: ‘My 9-to-5 is a US road trip’

Financial adviser Leo Millward has found a way to turn his job into an American road-trip odyssey.

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SportJonestown: Rebuilding my life after surviving the massacre

Laura Johnston Kohl reflects on surviving the events of November 1978, when more than 900 died.

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SportFlorida mid-terms: Democrat Andrew Gillum concedes to Ron DeSantis

Andrew Gillum admits defeat in the governor's race following a recount in Florida.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Trump to visit state's deadliest wildfire

The toll from the Camp Fire in California has risen to 71 with more than 1,000 people reported missing.

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SportHailey Baldwin and Justin Bieber appear to confirm marriage

The couple have both referenced marriage on Instagram, just months after getting engaged.

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SportUS to join Australia in Papua New Guinea naval base plan

The joint base on Manus Island is seen as a move to curb China's growing regional influence.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: More than 1,000 believed missing

Another eight bodies have also been found, bringing the death toll in the Camp Fire to 71.

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SportGeorgia Democrat Stacey Abrams to challenge governor poll loss

Stacey Abrams plans a lawsuit over "gross mismanagement" after saying she lost the vote for governor.

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SportTrump 'personally answers Mueller Russia questions'

The US president added that he responded to the questions on alleged Russian collusion "very easily".

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SportEx-Dallas Cowboy Jeff Rohrer to wed same-sex partner

Jeff Rohrer will make history when he marries his gay partner in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Air quality rated 'world's worst'

The air quality in northern California has plummeted as devastating fires continue to blaze.

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SportNavy SEALs and Marines charged in death of Special Forces soldier

Four elite US troops in Mali are accused of ambushing and killing Staff Sgt Logan Melgar as he slept.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: The day Paradise burned down

The full story of the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California's history.

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SportStudents say Dartmouth ignored professor 'predator club'

The lawsuit accuses the top school of ignoring sexual harassment and assault complaints for 16 years.

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SportElvis Presley to get US Presidential Medal of Freedom

A White House ceremony will award the star and six other recipients the Medal of Freedom.

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SportThree myths about Florida elections recount

Myths like "forged ballots" and "newly found votes" have been doing the rounds in Florida.

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New research suggests that a diet low in carbs may help people burn more calories, lose weight, and maintain the weight loss in the long run.

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SportTrump ordered to allow CNN journalist back

Judge orders White House to restore CNN journalist Jim Acosta's access, revoked after clash with Donald Trump

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SportWilliam Goldman, Butch Cassidy screenwriter, dies at 87

The two-time Oscar-winner wrote All the President's Men, The Princess Bride and many other films.

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SportJournalist criticised for 'sexist' Ocasio-Cortez tweet

"That jacket and coat don't look like a girl who struggles," the journalist wrote on Twitter.

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A recent study found that people burn 10 percent more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than they do in the early morning hours.

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weight loss fitnessWhat are the treatments for obesity?

Treatments for obesity include lifestyle remedies, such as dietary changes and exercise. If these do not work, medication or surgery may be possible. Find out more about the options available.

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SportWikiLeaks founder Julian Assange charged in US, papers show

The unspecified charges against the WikiLeaks founder were mentioned in a separate court case.

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SportNorth Korea to expel detained US citizen, state media says

State media said the man entered the country illegally from China in October.

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SportWelsh violence tackling scheme rolled out in United States

The Cardiff Model for Violence Prevention is used in cities to help find trouble hotspots.

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SportDiddy's ex, Kim Porter, dies at 47

It's not been confirmed how the actress and model, who had three children with US rapper Diddy, died.

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SportHockney painting breaks auction record for living artist

The price of Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) is the highest for a living artist.

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SportMore than 600 missing in California's Camp Fire

Seven more bodies have also been found in northern California, taking the state-wide death toll to 66.

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There are several common substitutes for butter, including coconut oil, mashed bananas, and avocado. Learn about the possible alternatives to butter here.

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SportViral US act of kindness that raised $400,000 'a lie'

A homeless man and couple who crowd-funded thousands have been charged with conspiracy and theft.

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SportWhy is Canada running out of marijuana?

Supply problems in the month-old legal cannabis industry could last well into next year.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Survivors share stories of heroic rescues

Some Californians fled by lorry, while others had no choice but leap into a frigid mountain lake.

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SportTaylor Swift, Adele and other smuggled celebrities

Zayn Malik appears to have revealed how some of the top A-listers evade attention.

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SportTrump attacks Mueller's Russia inquiry as 'absolutely nuts'

The US president says the Russia inquiry is a "total mess" and calls investigators "a disgrace".

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SportCalifornia wildfires: Is Trump right when he blames forest managers?

Is poor management of forests to blame for deadly fires in California?

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SportWhite House aide Ricardel removed after Melania Trump row

The first lady earlier said the aide "no longer deserves the honour" of serving in the White House.

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SportMichael Avenatti 'arrested for domestic violence'

Michael Avenatti is in custody in Los Angeles on suspicion of domestic violence, US media report.

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SportFlorida recount: Governor Rick Scott 'will not certify result'

Rick Scott, a candidate in a close US Senate race, says he will step away from his elections role.

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SportMichelle Obama on Barack, her mother and the school run

Michelle Obama talks politics, family and the important role her mum played in their time at the White House.

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SportMid-terms 2018: Patience running thin at Florida recount

It's not the first time Florida hasn't been able to confirm a result more than a week on from voting.

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SportConservation land in British Columbia gets $11m investment

The funds will help the Nature Conservancy of Canada expand a protected area in the Rocky Mountains.

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SportFour arrested over 2016 Ohio murders of eight family members

A family is accused of "execution-style" killings of another family over a child custody battle.

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SportJim Acosta: White House defends revoking CNN man's access

"No journalist has a First Amendment right to enter the White House," its legal memo reads.

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SportTrump's attack on Macron lacked 'common decency', France says

The US president's derisive tweets came on the anniversary of the deadly Paris terror attacks.

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Sport'Too short' Tom Cruise to be replaced for Jack Reacher reboot

The action hero's creator Lee Child finally admits Tom Cruise was too short.

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SportNational Guard troops help search for Camp Fire victims

The deadliest blaze is 35% contained as the search for victims in the town of Paradise continues.

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SportHollywood red carpets cancelled out of respect after wildfires

Hollywood scales down its red carpets out of respect to those suffering in California.

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SportCall of Duty 'swatting' death prankster pleads guilty

The 25-year-old had fooled police into thinking a father-of-two had murdered a family member.

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SportMigrant caravan: Hundreds reach Tijuana on US border

Some 400 people, including a number of LGBTQ, had broken off from the larger caravan crossing Mexico.

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SportCalifornia 2018 wildfires: Should you escape on foot or in a car?

Fires have claimed dozens of lives in California. What's the best way to escape such deadly blazes?

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SportStan Lee was working on final superhero Dirt Man with daughter, she says

The comic book creator's daughter says a new character, Dirt Man, was in the works before his death.

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SportTrump mocks French leader Macron after Armistice Day visit

The US president attacks Emmanuel Macron on Twitter after an awkward Armistice Day visit.

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SportCalgary votes against Winter Olympics bid

More than 56% of residents in the Canadian city reject the idea amid high turnout.

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SportHopper's Chop Suey in record-breaking $92m sale

Edward Hopper's masterpiece was one of a collection of US modern art paintings for sale in New York.

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SportCalifornia wildfires survivor's tearful account of escape with son

Californian wildfires survivor Sorrell Bobrink fled her home in Paradise, California with her son.

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SportJoaquín 'El Chapo' Guzmán is scapegoat, says defence lawyer

Defence lawyer's statement opens alleged Mexican cartel leader's trial in the US amid high security.

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SportHas a new racing ban in Florida doomed these dogs?

Florida has voted to ban greyhound racing, but adoption groups warn thousands of dogs could be euthanised.

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Sport'Superwoman' Lilly Singh to take a break from YouTube

The popular comedian says she is suffering from burnout after eight years on the platform.

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SportCalifornia fires: Firefighters hold containment lines in north

Crews contain 30% of the fire in the north but the search for dozens of missing people continues.

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SportJUUL suspends flavoured e-cigarette sales to curb teen use

The company, under pressure to curb its popularity with teenagers, is temporarily stopping retail sales.

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SportMelania calls for national security aide Mira Ricardel's firing

The first lady's office says the aide "no longer deserves the honour" of serving the White House.

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SportRefugee family arrives in Canada just in time for snow

The Eritrean family have just arrived in Canada from a refugee camp in Sudan.

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SportFBI: Spike in US hate crimes for third year in a row

The US saw a 17% increase in hate crime incidents last year compared with 2016, according to FBI data.

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SportParadise: Before and after the town's wildfire destruction

Before and after images from Paradise show how homes, roads and local businesses have been destroyed.

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SportStan Lee obituary: The genius of the superhero creator

Stan Lee was the man responsible for a string of comic superheroes that have become household names.

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SportQueen and I bonded over sore feet, reveals Michelle Obama

The former US first lady says she didn't expect their hug in 2009 to be seen as an "epic faux pas".

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Depression and obesity are known to be linked, but science has found the relationship between them hard to unpick. A new study uses genetic data to find answers.

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SportNo, these photos are not from the California wildfires

As California's deadliest wildfires have spread, so too have photos misattributed to the current blaze.

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SportCNN sue Trump over Jim Acosta's credential suspension

Jim Acosta had his White House access revoked hours after a confrontation with the President.

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SportAmazon names locations for new US HQs

The online giant plans major new campuses in New York and next to the Pentagon near Washington DC.

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SportJoseph Tydings legacy: A gift from Stalin and a row with Trump

A man who worked closely with JFK speaks to the BBC about 60 years of US politics.

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SportWisconsin school students' Nazi salute photo provokes uproar

The Wisconsin school district and local police have launched an investigation into the image.

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A recent study examines the relationship between obesity and cancer from a new angle. The researchers look at the potential role of the immune system.

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SportUS mid-terms: Why the elections still aren't over

It's been a week since polls closed, but some results still haven't been declared. Here's why.

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SportCalifornia fires: Winds propel fires as death toll rises

Firefighters are battling deadly blazes in the north and south of the US state.

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SportCalifornia wildfires: 'I saw cars become metal and bones'

Hundreds of thousands of people have fled wildfires in California - here are some of their stories

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SportCalifornia wildfires: At least 42 are killed in deadliest blaze

The Camp Fire in the north of the US state has now surpassed the 1933 Griffith Park disaster.

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SportEl Chapo trial to begin in New York City

The Mexican cartel leader's trial in New York is to start amid huge security measures in New York.

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SportSinema wins tight Arizona Senate race

Kyrsten Sinema becomes the US southern state's first Democratic senator since 1994.

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SportNew federal report says Americans should get active by age three

The report, an effort to "get America moving", is the first update to health guidelines in 10 years.

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SportComedian Dave Chappelle photobombs engagement shoot

Comedian Dave Chappelle photobombs a young, American couple's engagement photoshoot.

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Sport#ThisIsOurLane: Doctors hit back at pro-gun group NRA

The National Rifle Association told doctors to "stay in their lane" after a report on gun violence.

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SportStan Lee: Marvel Comics co-creator dies aged 95

Lee, the brains behind Spider-Man, Black Panther and X-Men, is survived by his daughter.

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SportMid-term elections 2018: Trump calls for end of Florida recounts

Amid narrowing margins in Florida's senate and governor races, Donald Trump says recounts should end.

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SportOutcry after police shoot African-American security guard 'hero'

An armed private security guard was killed by police after he detained a gunman, witnesses say.

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SportAsia Bibi: Canada 'in talks with Pakistan over asylum'

Canada is one of several nations that has offered the Pakistani Christian woman potential asylum.

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SportUS editor: Journalists facing threats

Washington Post Executive Editor Martin Baron on the effects of President Trump's 'rhetoric'.

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SportCindy Hyde-Smith: Senator's 'public hanging' joke criticised

A Republican senator's quip draws condemnation from her Democratic opponent in a run-off race.

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SportJamal Khashoggi murder: Canadian intelligence 'has heard tape'

Canada's prime minister says it has listened to a purported recording of the Saudi writer's killing.

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