The New York Stock Exchange will delist the three Chinese companies based on claimed military links.
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jeudi 31 décembre 2020
SportUS politics in 2021: What's in store for President-elect Biden?
A new president with an agenda that's already set - and an outgoing president who's not leaving quietly.
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SportMF Doom: Hip-hop star dies aged 49
A number of artists have paid tribute to the artist, real name Daniel Dumile.
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SportOntario finance minister Rod Phillips resigns over Caribbean vacation
The finance minister had visited the Caribbean while his province is under strict Covid lockdown.
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SportHacked home cams used to livestream police raids in swatting attacks
The FBI issues an alert saying offenders have sometimes spoken to police via breached smart devices.
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SportHilaria Baldwin 'misrepresented' over 'fake' Spanish roots
She says people who have accused her of faking her Spanish roots "don't understand" her upbringing.
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mercredi 30 décembre 2020
SportSamuel Little: America's 'most prolific' serial killer dies
Samuel Little is thought to have killed 93 women, with his murders going undetected for decades.
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SportNashville explosion: Police probe conspiracy theory motive
Police are trying to determine if conspiracy theories motivated the suspect in the Nashville attack.
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SportLos Angeles to offer vaccine record on iPhones
Los Angeles County will offer a digital record of vaccinations in the Apple Wallet app on iPhones.
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SportPenn Station: New train hall returns beauty to New York station
The newly-designed hall opens on Thursday after the original landmark was demolished in 1963.
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SportRepublican senator to dispute certification of Biden victory
The tactic is expected to change nothing, but will set the stage for what the Biden camp called "antics".
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SportThe Californian district attorney with a unique background
Chesa Boudin, San Francisco's controversial district attorney, talks to the BBC.
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SportGilligan's Island actress Dawn Wells dies of Covid complications
Dawn Wells played Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom about seven cruise ship castaways on a desert island.
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SportCan $15bn in Covid relief funds help arts venues survive?
Musicians, concert promoters, curators and other artists say the money may save venues from shuttering.
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SportNashville explosion: Suspect's girlfriend warned he was making bombs
A report shows authorities were aware of Anthony Warner a year before the Christmas Day blast.
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SportBreonna Taylor: Two officers linked to medic's death could be dismissed
Breonna Taylor was fatally shot in March in a raid gone wrong, sparking global outrage over racism.
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SportUS dietary advisory committee says no added sugar until age two
New US government guidelines recommend no added sugar for children under age two.
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SportIran plane crash: Victims' families to get $150,000
Tehran will give $150,000 to the families of the 176 people killed in the shot-down Ukraine plane.
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SportCoronavirus: Senate wrangles over boosting help for Americans
President Donald Trump's push for an increase in one-off payments to $2,000 stalls in Congress.
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SportApple removes app promoting private parties in pandemic
US platform Vybe Together advertised "gatherings every weekend" to its thousands of users.
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SportTamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting
The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests.
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SportTamir Rice killing: US closes investigation into 2014 shooting
The death of the 12-year-old boy, who had been holding a toy gun, led to widespread protests.
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SportJonathan Pollard: Israel spy greeted by Netanyahu after flying to Tel Aviv
The American, who was jailed for 30 years for selling US secrets, is welcomed by Israel's PM.
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mardi 29 décembre 2020
SportLuke Letlow: Newly-elected US lawmaker, 41, dies from Covid
Luke Letlow, 41, was due to be sworn in as a Republican Representative for Louisiana on Sunday.
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SportCovid-19: Biden says Trump vaccine roll-out is 'falling behind'
The US president-elect calls for vaccinations to be ramped up as he warns of a "tough period" ahead.
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SportBreonna Taylor statue smashed in California weeks after installation
The artist plans to rebuild the bust of Ms Taylor, a black woman killed by US police, in bronze.
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SportKeyon Harrold: Jazz trumpeter says son assaulted after false theft accusation
Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold says the incident happened after a woman falsely accused his son of theft.
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lundi 28 décembre 2020
SportCovid: US House votes to boost stimulus package payments
The chamber backs President Trump's call for $2,000 payments but the move could stall in the Senate.™
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SportDwayne Haskins: Washington quarterback released following Covid-19 breach
Washington have released quarterback Dwayne Haskins following his breach of coronavirus protocols.
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SportCovid in prison: 'We should be treated like humans'
Reports suggest one-in-five prisoners have tested positive for Covid in the US, and 1,700 have died.
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SportNashville explosion: Motives still unclear in Nashville 'suicide bomb'
The suspect, a 63-year-old man, died in the blast and his only previous offence happened decades ago.
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SportJoe Biden: 'Enormous damage' to US security agencies by Trump
The president-elect says his team is not getting the information it needs on national security.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell denied $28.5m bail in sex crime case
The British socialite, the ex-girlfriend of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested in July.
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SportWonder Woman 1984: 'Surprisingly robust' US debut for film sequel
The superhero sequel generates positive ticket sales despite coronavirus restrictions.
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dimanche 27 décembre 2020
SportCovid: Trump signs relief and spending package into law
The measure restores unemployment benefits and averts a partial US government shutdown.™
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SportNashville explosion: Camper van blast suspect named by police
Investigators say Anthony Quinn Warner, 63, died in the powerful explosion on Christmas Day.
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SportBoy Scouts of America accuse Girl Scouts of starting 'war'
The two organisations are caught in a legal battle after the Boy Scouts started recruiting girls.
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SportBrodie Lee: Former WWE wrestler dies age 41
The wrestling world pays tribute to Jon Huber, who was known to fans as Brodie Lee or Luke Harper.
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samedi 26 décembre 2020
SportNashville explosion 'probably suicide bombing'
Investigators conduct DNA tests after human remains are found and a house is searched.
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SportCoronavirus: Cases of new variant appear worldwide
Several European nations as well as Canada and Japan detect the variant first reported in the UK.
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SportCovid: Biden urges Trump to sign coronavirus bill into law
The US president-elect calls for immediate action as millions of people face losing jobless benefits.
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SportGingerbread monolith appears in San Francisco's Corona Heights
The tall, baked structure appeared in Corona Heights Park on Christmas Day, delighting locals.
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SportNashville explosion: Businesses and celebrities pledge $315,000 reward
Three people were injured when a camper van exploded in the city centre early on Christmas Day
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SportChinese economy to overtake US 'by 2028' due to Covid
A UK economic report says the pandemic has caused economic momentum to shift further in favour of Asia.
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Sport737 Max: Air Canada flight in unscheduled landing after engine issue
The plane with three crew landed safely after rerouting on a flight from the US to Canada.
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vendredi 25 décembre 2020
SportFur-st Family: The long history of US presidents and pets
From Socks the cat to Macaroni the pony, the US presidential tradition is returning with Joe Biden.
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SportNashville hit by deliberate explosion, police in Tennessee say
Three people have been taken to hospital after the blast on Christmas morning, police say.
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SportCovid: Millions of Americans face unemployment benefits lapse
Critical payments to 14 million people could stop from Saturday in a standoff over a stimulus bill.
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jeudi 24 décembre 2020
SportMichael Jackson: Neverland Ranch 'sold to billionaire for $22m'
Billionaire Ron Burkle reportedly buys the estate for a quarter of its initial asking price.
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SportHow delivery drivers became vital in the pandemic
They made sure no-one had to leave the house but now they are taking on an even more important role.
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SportBlack US doctor dies of Covid alleging racist hospital care
The 52-year-old doctor wrote in a post from her hospital bed that she had to "beg" for treatment.
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SportUS election 2020: FBI links Iran to websites targeting poll officials
The websites contained death threats and contact details of 38 US officials and election workers.
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SportUS parties wrangle in Congress after Trump shuns Covid stimulus bill
The president wants changes to the federal spending bill, but Congress cannot agree on which ones.
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SportNuro set to be California's first driverless delivery service
Nuro's autonomous vehicles will take to the streets as early as 2021.
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SportKarima Baloch: Activist's family mourns a 'mountain of courage'
Karima Baloch was found dead in Toronto. Her family says she never stopped getting threats, even in exile.
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Sport'Balloon boy hoax' parents pardoned in Colorado
The couple were convicted of the hoax in 2009 after saying their son was carried away by a balloon.
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SportCalifornia man 'kills fellow Covid patient with oxygen tank'
The victim, 82, was praying in his hospital bed when a patient in his room got upset, LA police say.
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SportChrissy Teigen 'sad she will never be pregnant again'
The US model lost the baby she was expecting with husband John Legend earlier this year.
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SportWashington quarterback Dwayne Haskins fined for Covid-19 breach
Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins is fined $40,000 (£29,400) and removed as a captain after being filmed at a party without a mask.
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mercredi 23 décembre 2020
SportNBA: Rockets-Thunder postponed after positive Covid-19 tests
The Houston Rockets' season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder has been postponed because the Rockets are unable to field enough players.
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SportTrump pardons: Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and Charles Kushner granted clemency
Two key allies jailed over the Russia inquiry benefit from the latest wave of presidential pardons.
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SportInauguration 2021: What happens on the day Biden is sworn in?
On 20 January, Joe Biden will officially become president. Here's what you need to know.
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SportTrump vetoes 'unconstitutional' defence bill
The president has vetoed a bipartisan defence funding bill passed by Congress earlier this month.
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SportCovid: Thanksgiving the cause of a spike in US infections?
Family reunions over the holiday period brought people together, but did they spread coronavirus?
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SportUN criticises Trump's pardons for Blackwater guards jailed over Iraq killings
Four American contractors were jailed over the killing of 14 Iraqi civilians in Baghdad in 2007.
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SportMuslim-Canadian's 'first Christmas' goes viral
As a Christmas first-timer, Mohammad Hussain shared his unique perspective on the holiday on Twitter.
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SportTwitter to wipe Trump's followers before Biden handover
The social media giant previously allowed President Trump to inherit Barack Obama's followers.
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mardi 22 décembre 2020
SportElon Musk says Apple's boss snubbed takeover deal
Tesla's founder claims Apple CEO Tim Cook refused talks during the car company's "darkest days".
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SportTrump urges Congress to amend 'wasteful' coronavirus aid bill
He asks lawmakers to "remove wasteful and unnecessary items", adding the package "really is a disgrace".
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SportTrump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation
Ex-campaign aide George Papadopoulos is among 15 people to benefit from a wave of clemency orders.
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SportJoe Biden: 'Darkest days in the battle against Covid are ahead'
President-elect Biden urges Americans to remain vigilant and prepare for tens of thousands more deaths.
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SportDr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel
Dr Deborah Birx says the criticism she has faced for a family get-together is "very difficult".
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SportUS sues Walmart for alleged role in opioid crisis
In a lawsuit, the US government says the major retailer "knowingly" violated prescription rules.
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SportUS election 2020: Fox News, Newsmax walk back voter fraud claims after legal threat
Fox News and Newsmax distance themselves from voting machine fraud claims following legal threats.
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SportPaul Whelan: Grim life of US 'spy' in Russian labour camp
Paul Whelan was convicted as an American spy earlier this year and sentenced to 16 years in prison.
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SportAlex Padilla to replace Kamala Harris in US Senate
He will be the first Latino to represent California in the upper house until Ms Harris's term ends in 2022.
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SportCovid: Fauci hopes receiving vaccine will encourage others
The top US infectious diseases official spoke to the BBC ahead of his first shot of vaccine.
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SportKarima Baloch: Pakistani rights activist found dead in Toronto
Karima Baloch, who was living in exile, was named in the BBC's annual list of 100 inspirational women.
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SportAncient mummified wolf pup in Canada 'lived 56,000 years ago'
Scientists say the pup, which died about 56,000 years ago, is "the most complete wolf mummy known".
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lundi 21 décembre 2020
SportTrump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'
An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style.
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SportWest Point faces worst cheating scandal in decades
Dozens of cadets at the top US military academy cheated on an online maths test, officials say.
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SportHow a young girl's fairy house sparked a magical friendship
When four-year-old Eliana created a fairy house at the start of the pandemic, she soon began finding notes and gifts from a fairy named Sapphire.
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SportWill pregnant women receive the Covid-19 vaccine? It depends
Without pregnant women in trials for the jab, countries are taking different approaches.
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SportCovid: US President-elect Joe Biden gets vaccine live on TV
The US president-elect says he wants to show Americans the vaccination is safe.
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SportLockerbie bombing: Alleged bomb-maker charged on 32nd anniversary of attack
The US attorney general announces charges for the alleged bomb-maker behind the 1988 disaster.
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SportKyle Rittenhouse: YouTube struggles with hero worship
Kyle Rittenhouse, awaiting trial for killing two protesters, is a hero on parts of YouTube.
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SportAriana Grande announces engagement to Dalton Gomez
The 27-year-old US singer and actress has been with her real estate agent boyfriend for about a year.
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dimanche 20 décembre 2020
SportCovid: US reaches long awaited deal for coronavirus aid
The deal on the $900bn package comes as millions are jobless or in poverty due to the pandemic.
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SportUS cyber-attack: Around 50 firms 'genuinely impacted' by massive breach
The expert whose company uncovered the hack also backs US officials' view that Russia was behind it.
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samedi 19 décembre 2020
SportBiden says 'no time to waste' as climate team unveiled
The US president-elect says the team will lead his "ambitious plan" to combat climate change.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump's Covid vaccine chief admits delivery mistake
The army general apologises to states who will get fewer Pfizer doses than they were expecting.
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SportEpstein ex-associate Jean-Luc Brunel placed under formal investigation
Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel is accused of rape and sexual harassment by French authorities.
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SportUS cyber-attack: Russia 'clearly' behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo
US secretary of state says Moscow is "clearly" responsible for a hack targeting government agencies.
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SportCaliphate: NY Times loses awards for Islamic State podcast over false reporting
The paper admits its blockbuster podcast about Islamic State group failed to meet editorial standards.
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vendredi 18 décembre 2020
Sport737 Max: Boeing 'inappropriately coached' pilots in test after crashes
US Senate investigators find problems with tests conducted in the wake of two deadly crashes.
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SportCovid: US approves Moderna as second vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration gives the green light for releasing millions of doses.
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SportUS evictions crisis: 'My pride has gone. We're pretty much homeless now'
Millions face being homeless as a moratorium of evictions ends - and a lifeline from Congress uncertain.
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SportUS judge says parents owe son over trashed porn collection
The 42-year-old sued his parents, saying they threw away an "irreplaceable" collection worth $25,000.
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SportUS fraternities busted for 'large-scale' drug ring
For two years, the group allegedly received 90kg (200lbs) of cannabis and 2kg of cocaine a week.
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SportThe Stand: Anger over actor cast in deaf role for Stephen King TV series
More than 70 people sign a letter saying Stephen King's new CBS show should have used a deaf actor.
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SportEminem uses song to say sorry to Rihanna for backing Chris Brown
The rapper uses a new song to apologise for "siding" with Brown, who assaulted the singer in 2009.
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SportCovid: US Vice-President Mike Pence to receive vaccine
Mike Pence is set to receive the vaccine publicly on Friday to 'build confidence" among Americans.
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jeudi 17 décembre 2020
SportTrump trade chief wants WTO leadership race reopened
Picking a new leader for the WTO will be a challenge for Joe Biden as the global economy struggles with coronavirus.
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SportCovid: Moderna vaccine moves closer to US approval
A panel of US experts say the Moderna vaccine should be given emergency use approval.
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SportGoogle sued again over anti-competitive search practices
US states accuse Google of unfairly abusing monopolies to dominate new tech like voice assistants.
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SportUS cyber-attack: Hack of government agencies and companies poses 'grave risk'
The US cyber-security agency says thwarting the attack will be "highly complex and challenging".
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SportBiden cabinet: Does this new team better reflect America?
The role of a president's inaugural cabinet goes beyond just policy - let's take a closer look.
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SportDeb Haaland: Historic Native American 'pick for Biden cabinet'
Deb Haaland would be the first Native American in a cabinet secretary role, overseeing public lands.
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SportTyler Perry, billionaire, opens up about mid-life crisis
The 51-year-old filmmaker says he's single and unsure about what the "next chapter" holds for him.
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SportAtlantic City to auction off demolition of former Trump casino
Atlantic City hopes to raise a million dollars from someone keen to send off the hotel with a bang.
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SportJeffrey Epstein ex-associate Jean-Luc Brunel held over sex crime claims
Modelling agent Jean-Luc Brunel faces accusations of rape and human trafficking, French media say.
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SportAfghanistan conflict: Top US general meets Taliban negotiators
General Mark Milley, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, met negotiators in Doha, the military said.
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SportUS election: Texas ex-officer charged for botched arrest in voter conspiracy
The Texas ex-police officer drove a man off the road at gunpoint trying to uncover election fraud.
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mercredi 16 décembre 2020
SportUS snow storm: Millions on east coast under advisory
The storm is expected to stretch from Colorado to Maine with warnings in place in 14 states.
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SportUK and US in talks over mini trade deal
US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs.
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SportUS Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'
Despite optimism over coronavirus vaccine distribution, other economic signals have worsened.
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SportHow Phoebe Bridgers made one of 2020's best albums
The making of Punisher, from break-ups and primal screams to learning how to drive a tractor.
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SportLockerbie bombing: New suspect soon to be charged - US media
The US will unseal charges against a suspected bomb-maker behind the 1988 disaster, US media report.
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SportPete Buttigieg: 'Eyes of history' on LGBT appointment to Biden cabinet
Pete Buttigieg is the first openly LGBT cabinet member to be sent for confirmation by the US Senate.
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SportFBI accuses man of al-Shabab-led '9/11-style' plot
A Kenyan man allegedly got a pilot's license in the Philippines in order to crash a plane in the US.
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SportTrump Twitter ‘hack’: Police accept attacker's claim
Victor Gevers was acting ethically when he guessed the president's password, "MAGA2020!", police say.
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SportFauci: 300,000 US Covid deaths makes vaccine rollout 'bittersweet'
Dr Anthony Fauci says there is still "a ways to go" and people must abide by public health measures.
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SportBritney Spears' father Jamie defends his conservator role
Jamie Spears tells CNN he is protecting his daughter, who "needs special care and protection".
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SportGilbert Rozon: Just For Laughs producer acquitted of rape charges
The comedy impresario resigned from several TV roles after sex abuse allegations emerged in 2017.
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mardi 15 décembre 2020
SportMacKenzie Scott gives away $4.2bn in four months
The ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has been focusing on women, people of colour and food banks.
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SportSolarWinds: Why the Sunburst hack is so serious
The hack of thousands of high-profile organisations, including the US government, could have major consequences.
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SportPeter Nygard: Canadian fashion mogul arrested
US authorities are seeking his extradition from Canada on charges including sex trafficking.
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SportLGBT-owned kilt maker denounces kilt-clad Proud Boys
The LGBT-owned business says it has pulled its now-infamous yellow kilts from shelves.
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SportFlorida puppy that escaped alligator's jaws becomes sheriff 'deputy dog'
Gunner, a five-month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, is honoured by his local sheriff in Florida.
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SportUS election: Top Trump ally breaks silence to congratulate Biden
Weeks after the election, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulates the president-elect.
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SportFDA finds Moderna vaccine safe and effective
Moderna's vaccine is safe and 95% effective, regulators say, clearing the way for US emergency authorisation
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Jeffrey Epstein associate seeks $28.5m bail deal
Ms Maxwell denies charges that she helped the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein groom young girls.
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lundi 14 décembre 2020
SportJoe Biden says 'will of people prevailed' after victory confirmed
The Democrat has been formally certified as the next US president by the country's electoral college.
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SportBarbara Kentner: Brendan Bushby found guilty in death of indigenous woman
Brendan Bushby had flung a trailer hitch from a vehicle at Barbara Kentner, leading to her death.
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SportWilliam Barr: US attorney general to leave post by Christmas
President Trump announces the departure of William Barr, who disputed his election fraud claims.
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SportHunger spikes, demand rises for US food banks
Amid the pandemic, one in eight Americans say their household has experienced a food shortage.
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SportUS imposes sanctions on Turkey over Russia weapons
Turkey's acquisition of a Russian-made missile defence system has angered other Nato allies.
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SportElectoral college begins casting votes that will cement Biden victory
The process will formally acknowledge the win, ending Donald Trump's hope of overturning the result.
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SportCovid-19: First vaccine given in US as roll-out begins
The first jab was given to a nurse in New York, kicking off the largest vaccination in US history.
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SportCleveland Indians baseball team to change name: US media
President Donald Trump tweets "cancel culture at work!" after reports of the move emerge.
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SportNew York cathedral gunman shot dead by police
Witnesses say the man yelled "Kill me" as he opened fire near the Cathedral of St John the Divine.
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SportCanada 'Sixties Scoop': Indigenous survivors map out their stories
Canada's "Sixties Scoop" saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.
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SportUS ends Sudan's listing as sponsor of terror
Sudan has agreed to pay $335m to US victims of terror and has normalised relations with Israel.
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SportUS treasury and commerce departments targeted in cyber attack
All federal civilian agencies are told to switch off a network tool exploited by "malicious actors".
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dimanche 13 décembre 2020
SportCovid-19: White House officials to receive some of first Pfizer vaccines
Top officials are set to be given some of the first vaccines, which are being rolled out in the US.
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SportCoronavirus: US starts huge vaccine delivery operation
The US has started distributing the vaccine to hundreds of locations across the country.
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SportJill Biden: Backlash after WSJ op-ed calls future first lady 'kiddo'
Opinion writer Joseph Epstein argued only medical doctors should call themselves Dr.
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SportUS election: Pro-Trump rallies see scuffles in US cities
"Stop the Steal" marchers gathered to back President Trump's push to reverse his election defeat.
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SportCharley Pride: Country music singer dies of Covid-19
The Grammy-winning artist was the first black singer to enter the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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samedi 12 décembre 2020
SportInterior Chinatown: The novel taking on Hollywood’s Asian tropes
This year's winner of the US National Book Award for fiction explores what it means to be Asian in America.
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SportCovid: First round of US vaccinations to begin on Monday
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was approved earlier this week and doses are being distributed this weekend.
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SportCarol Sutton: Steel Magnolias actress dies from Covid-19
The veteran actress appeared on stage and in films including Steel Magnolias and The Help.
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SportBlack Lives Matter: Driver charged after crashing into New York protest
Six were injured when the car ploughed into a crowd of 50 protesters on Friday in New York City.
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SportZodiac Killer: Code-breakers solve San Francisco killer's cipher
A three-strong amateur team decodes one of several messages attributed to a US serial killer.
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vendredi 11 décembre 2020
SportAlfred Bourgeois: Second death row inmate executed in two days
President Donald Trump has planned three more executions before he leaves office on 20 January.
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SportCovid-19 in the US: Bleak winter ahead as deaths surge
A vaccine may be on its way but the US must get through its toughest period of the pandemic first.
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SportUS Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election
The lawsuit sought to invalidate results in four states where President Trump lost the US election.
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SportFKA twigs sues ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf over alleged abuse
The singer accuses the Hollywood actor of sexual battery and assault, the New York Times reports.
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SportMike Lee: Lone US senator blocks women's and Latino museums
The move to create two new Smithsonian museums was otherwise unanimously supported by the Senate.
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jeudi 10 décembre 2020
SportHarrison Ford returns as Indiana Jones for fifth and final episode
The film is to be the 78-year-old actor's fifth and final instalment in one of his most famous roles.
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SportBiden and Harris named Time's Person of the Year
The US president-elect and his running mate beat three other finalists, including Donald Trump.
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SportMa Rainey's Black Bottom: Chadwick Boseman 'a character actor'
Oscar-winner, Davis, stars alongside Boseman in the highly anticipated Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
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SportDisney ramps up Star Wars and Marvel franchises
The move marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming.
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SportPlexiglass, sanitiser and masks: US mall Santas prepare for Christmas
Malls that have hosted visits with Santa for over 100 years are being forced to change their approach.
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SportRevenge of the secretaries: The protest movement that inspired the film 9 to 5
The 1980 hit comedy 9 to 5 was inspired by a real protest movement, which is profiled in a new documentary.
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SportCovid vaccine: US experts recommend Pfizer vaccine approval
A panel of advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration deem the vaccine safe and effective.
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SportCasey Goodson: Family demand answers after police shooting
Mr Goodson, 23, was killed by police as he returned home from a dentist's appointment, his family say.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump hosts Hanukkah events as Covid-19 deaths soar
The White House events were held as coronavirus-related fatalities rose to 3,053 - a record daily US high.
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SportBrandon Bernard: First execution of Trump's final days to go ahead
Brandon Bernard is set for federal execution in Indiana despite pleas from Kim Kardashian and others.
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SportTV Host Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for Covid-19
Production on her popular programme, the Ellen DeGeneres Show, will be suspended until January.
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SportTaylor Swift announces second surprise album of 2020
A “sister album” to July's Folklore will be released at midnight, the singer announces on Twitter.
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SportChina: Canadians Kovrig and Spavor 'tried for spying'
Their detention has been seen as retaliation for the arrest of a Huawei boss - something China denies.
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SportWhy 'preppers' are going mainstream
Why "preppers" are going mainstream and are no longer lonely survivalists on the fringes of society.
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mercredi 9 décembre 2020
SportNew Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China
The campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago.
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SportElon Musk's Starship prototype makes a big impact
The US entrepreneur's latest Starship rocket prototype impresses in flight, but crashes on landing.
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SportUS election: YouTube to ban videos alleging widespread voter fraud
The world's largest streaming site said the ban would affect any posts uploaded from Wednesday
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SportCovid-19: The mask-wearing US city that bucked the trend
Compulsory mask-wearing has been highly controversial in the US.
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SportHumpback whale snapped during New York City harbour visit
The giant marine mammal was pictured in front of the Statue of Liberty during a rare appearance.
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SportJoe Biden's son Hunter says he is under investigation over taxes
The US president-elect's son says he is confident an "objective review" will not find tax violations.
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SportIn his final days in office, Trump orders series of executions
The executions put Mr Trump on track to be the most prolific execution president in modern history.
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SportCher on Kaavan the 'lonely' elephant's rescue, Joe Biden and Mamma Mia 3
The singer helped to relocate Kaavan from a Pakistani zoo to a wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia.
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SportFacebook sued in US for 'illegally crushing rivals'
Regulators have asked the court to consider breaking up the firm, which owns Instagram and WhatsApp.
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SportCovid: Canada joins UK in approving Pfizer vaccine
Health Canada says it marks a "critical milestone" in the country's fight against coronavirus.
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SportTwitter boss Jack Dorsey donates $15m for income support
Jack Dorsey's support for universal basic income programmes comes as US government aid has faltered.
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SportElon Musk moves Tesla to Texas in Silicon Valley snub
The billionaire tech entrepreneur said the state of California had become "complacent" with innovators.
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SportTrump lawyer Rudy Giuliani receiving same Covid drugs as president
Rudy Giuliani revealed his treatment during a call to his radio show from his hospital room.
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SportPornhub bans user uploads after abuse allegations
The adult site makes major changes after it was accused of hosting rape and child-abuse videos.
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SportLori Loughlin's daughter Olivia Jade sorry for admissions scandal
Actress Lori Loughlin was jailed after paying to get her daughters into elite universities.
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SportSupreme Court rejects bid to overturn Pennsylvania result
The court rejects a Republican bid to overturn Joe Biden's electoral win in Pennsylvania.
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mardi 8 décembre 2020
SportFighting Covid-19 on the road across the US
Nurse Laura Liffiton has travelled across the US for six months, helping in the fight against Covid.
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SportWhere does the Republican Party go after Trump?
What places like Ohio reveal about President Donald Trump's legacy on the Republican Party.
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SportUS cybersecurity firm FireEye hit by 'state-sponsored' attack
FireEye says tools used for testing clients' security have been stolen, without naming the culprits.
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SportCovid: Biden vows 100m vaccinations for US in first 100 days
The US President-elect says he can't promise to end Covid quickly, but he can change its course.
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SportFinder of Forrest Fenn’s treasure reveals identity
This year, Forrest Fenn confirmed the discovery of the bronze chest he hid in the Rocky Mountains.
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SportFort Hood: Soldiers fired and suspended after Vanessa Guillen probe
The US Army launched an investigation into the base after soldier Vanessa Guillen was killed there..
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SportChristopher Nolan: Director criticises Warner's streaming plans
The Tenet director is unhappy that some major 2021 cinema releases will also be released on HBO Max.
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SportSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman denies sending hit squad to Canada
An exiled Saudi spy accuses Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of trying to have him assassinated.
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SportFauci: US mass Covid vaccinations could be days away
Vaccinations in the United States could begin in third or fourth week in December, says Dr Fauci.
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SportSafety data on Pfizer jab released by US
American regulators are yet to approve the vaccine, despite the UK pushing ahead with mass rollout.
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SportPolice raid home of Florida Covid-19 tracker creator
Rebekah Jones was fired from the Department of Health after accusing it of manipulating virus data.
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SportIn pictures: How presidents and first wives stamp their mark on the White House
As Melania Trump revamps the Tennis Pavilion, we look at how past presidencies have changed the White House.
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SportDavid Lew: Artist sues Los Angeles museum after work thrown out
David Lew is taking action against a museum, and the city of LA, after his work was discarded.
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lundi 7 décembre 2020
SportChuck Yeager: First pilot to fly supersonic dies aged 97
The US pilot broke the sound barrier in 1947, helping to pave the way for America's space programme.
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SportLloyd Austin: Biden picks ex-general as defence secretary
Lloyd Austin, who headed US Central Command, will be the first African-American defence secretary.
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Sport'Brother against brother' in Trump country
What's it like to be a Biden voter in a Trump heartland where many believe the election was rigged?
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SportGeorgia declares Biden winner for a third time
After two recounts, Joe Biden is declared to have won Georgia by about 12,000 votes.
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SportUS Supreme Court hears dispute over Nazi treasure trove
The 12-year fight over a medieval church art collection may set a precedent for artwork restitution.
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SportThe disabled activist who led a historic 24-day sit-in
Judy Heumann has fought all her life to challenge the stereotypes and misconceptions associated with disability.
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SportCovid: Fauci warns Christmas is 'greater challenge' than Thanksgiving
The US diseases expert says a surge after Thanksgiving could be even worse after the longer holiday.
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SportSchool photo is viral internet meme, Adrian Smith finds
Adrian Smith discovered a photo of him taken when he was eight years old had a life of its own.
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SportJocelyn Benson: 'Armed protesters' target Michigan official's home
The state's attorney general called the incident "disturbing behaviour masquerading as protest".
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SportPornhub: Mastercard reviews links with pornography site
The payment giant reacts after the New York Times publishes allegations about the pornography platform.
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SportUS Covid rules objector 'hits policeman with car' while fleeing arrest
Daniel Presti allegedly hit the officer after his bar was raided by police in New York City.
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SportJeremih thanks doctors for 'saving my life'
The US singer has now returned home from hospital after having been seriously ill with Covid.
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SportTrump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani asks witness to remove her face mask
President Trump's lawyer made the request days before testing positive to Covid-19 himself.
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dimanche 6 décembre 2020
SportWhat's it like moving back home (as an adult)?
The coronavirus pandemic has led millions of young Americans to move back in with their parents.
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SportCovid: Most of California faces strict new lockdown as cases surge
Over half of the US state's 40 million people will be affected as intensive care capacity plummets.
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SportCan Georgia's teenagers change Biden’s presidency?
Newly eligible voters could have a big impact on who controls the Senate and define the nature of Joe Biden's presidency.
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SportLetters to kids: Why it's a good time to write to your children
If you've been struck by the feeling of living through history, maybe it's time to write it down.
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SportTrump says lawyer Rudy Giuliani has Covid-19
Rudy Giuliani has been leading the Trump campaign's legal challenges to the 2020 election results.
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SportCovid: US vaccine chief Slaoui sees 'light at end of the tunnel'
Moncef Slaoui says life should get back to normal in spring as US approval of a vaccine edges closer.
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SportFire tears through New York Middle Collegiate Church
Middle Collegiate Church is known for supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and LGBTQ rights.
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samedi 5 décembre 2020
SportIndia farmers: Misleading content shared about the protests
Demonstrations over farming reforms in India have led to widespread misinformation online.
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SportCovid tensions in US hotspot of North Dakota: 'Grow up, mask up'
One in every 800 North Dakotans has now died from Covid, but people remain split on how seriously to take it.
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SportJerrold Post: The man who analysed the minds of world leaders
The former psychological profiler for the CIA died from coronavirus complications aged 86.
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SportTrump presses Georgia governor to help overturn result
The US president holds his first post-election campaign rally in Georgia ahead of key Senate runoffs.
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SportAlabama sheriff's 'thugshot' Christmas tree draws complaints
A sheriff department in Alabama posted a doctored image of a Christmas tree adorned with mugshots.
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Sport'Buddy the Elf' joke baffles dad in first meeting with son
Doug Henning confused his biological father after dressing as Buddy the Elf when they met last week.
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SportFort Bragg: Foul play suspected in two soldiers' deaths
The bodies of William Lavigne and Timothy Duma were discovered at the army base on Wednesday.
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SportJudge orders restoration of dreamers' scheme
The Trump administration is told to resume a programme that protects immigrants from deportation.
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SportAnti-doping bill: President Trump signs law allowing United States to prosecute dopers
A bill allowing the United States to prosecute anyone involved in doping at international events is signed into law by President Trump.
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vendredi 4 décembre 2020
SportObama and Jordan basketball vests sell for record sums
Sports shirts worn by the former president and the Chicago Bulls star were auctioned in Los Angeles.
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SportJoe Biden: Covid vaccination in US will not be mandatory
It comes as the Centers for Disease Control urges "universal mask use" anywhere outside the home.
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SportTrump orders withdrawal of US troops from Somalia
The US has about 700 personnel in the country targeting al-Shabab and Islamic State militants.
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SportTrump raises $200m for post-election legal battles
The money is going on legal challenges to Democrat Joe Biden's victory as well as other purposes.
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SportUS House passes federal cannabis decriminalisation bill
The More Act is the first legislation of its kind taken up by either chamber of the US Congress.
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SportJob growth slows in US as virus cases surge
The US economy added just 245,000 jobs in November - far less than expected.
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SportSuspected Hollywood 'Con Queen' arrested in UK
He is accused of swindling money out of aspiring stars by impersonating Hollywood executives.
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SportCoronavirus: US doctor who has worked 258 days straight goes viral
Dr Joseph Varon believes he is fighting two wars. A war against coronavirus and a war against stupidity.
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SportActress Letitia Wright criticised for sharing vaccine doubter's video
Black Panther's Letitia Wright says she's not against vaccines but it's important to "ask questions".
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SportTime Kid of the Year Gitanjali Rao aims to ‘solve world’s problems’
Gitanjali Rao, 15, says she proves that you don't have to look like a "typical scientist".
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SportNasa to pay company $1 to collect rocks from moon
The US space agency has awarded two American and one Japanese firm contracts to pick up lunar soil.
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SportUnemployed in the USA: 'I don’t know what to do'
Millions of Americans are due to lose jobless benefits as a rise in cases hinders economic recovery.
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jeudi 3 décembre 2020
SportPossible deal for arrested Huawei finance chief
The deal would let Meng Wanzhou return to China from Canada, where she was arrested in 2018.
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SportBiden to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 days
The president-elect says he expects universal masking will bring a "significant reduction" in Covid-19.
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SportWarner Bros' films set for simultaneous cinema and US streaming
Warner Bros says its 2021 films will be available to stream in US at same time as they hit cinemas.
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SportFacebook sued for 'denying opportunities to US workers'
The Trump administration accuses the tech firm of favouring foreign workers in its hiring policy.
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SportCovid: First batch of vaccines arrives in the UK
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines are being kept in a central hub ahead of distribution.
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SportTiger mauls volunteer at Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue
Carole Baskin's Big Cat Rescue said the volunteer had broken rules by sticking her hand in the cage.
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SportPuerto Rico: The moment the Arecibo Observatory telescope collapsed
Video shows one of the world's largest telescopes at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory come crashing down.
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SportThree Ex-US presidents pledge to film themselves getting Covid vaccine
Barack Obama, George W Bush and Bill Clinton want to promote confidence in Covid vaccine safety.
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SportIvanka Trump questioned over inauguration funds 'misuse'
President Trump's daughter has denounced a lawsuit as "politically motivated".
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SportDr Fauci: The UK 'was not as careful' as US in vaccine approval
The UK is the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine.
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SportUS ends era of emotional support animals on planes
Only dogs can qualify as psychological service animals, says the US transportation department.
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SportGoogle fired employees for union activity, says US agency
The US National Labor Relations Board files a formal complaint against Google over staff firings.
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SportCoronavirus: US hits record Covid cases and hospitalisations
Two records are reached on Wednesday, amid fears the pace will not slow leading up to Christmas.
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mercredi 2 décembre 2020
Sport'Stay home,' says US mayor at Mexico beach resort
Steve Adler is the latest US politician accused of Covid-19 double standards, but he denies breaking rules.
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SportDefund the Police: Obama says 'snappy slogan' risks alienating people
His comments drew a backlash from progressive Democrats who want to see police funds diverted.
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SportChina influence 'on steroids' targets Biden team - US official
A US intelligence official says Beijing is targeting people close to the incoming US president.
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SportTrump 'stoking vast conspiracy' says Georgia election official
Gabriel Sterling, who's called out threats against workers, says the president's words "have consequences".
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SportWhy Donald Trump keeps outperforming the polls
He lost the election, but did better than most experts were predicting. How does this keep happening?
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SportPat Patterson, first openly gay professional wrestler, dies aged 79
Tributes are paid to the "trailblazer" and WWE Hall of Fame member whose career spanned six decades.
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SportEx-Arizona politician sentenced for adoption scheme
The former elected official had arranged over 70 illegal adoptions across three states since 2015.
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SportBaby girl born from record-setting 27-year-old embryo
One-month old Molly Gibson has broken the record set by her own sister, Emma, now three years old.
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SportAnimal crossing for Utah wildlife is 'working'
The overpass aims to help animals cross between two mountains while avoiding highway traffic.
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SportVaccine rumours debunked: Microchips, 'altered DNA' and more
We've looked at four false Covid vaccine claims that won’t go away.
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SportTrump pardons: US justice department unveils bribery inquiry
US prosecutors investigate claims that lobbyists sought a presidential pardon by offering kickbacks.
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SportWhy did the penguins go to the cinema?
These birds from a Chicago aquarium go on regular trips to unusual places. There's a good reason for it.
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mardi 1 décembre 2020
SportConception boat fire: Captain charged with 34 deaths
Prosecutors say the captain's alleged failure to follow safety rules sparked "a hellish nightmare".
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SportTrump travel ban: 'I might finally see my sons again'
A lorry driver who has never lived with his sons is waiting for Joe Biden to reverse Trump's travel ban.
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SportGeorgia official: Trump inciting election violence
"It's all gone too far!" says the voting systems manager as he rebukes fellow Republicans.
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SportUS attorney general finds 'no voter fraud that could overturn election'
US Attorney General William Barr, a top Trump ally, says no widespread voter fraud has been uncovered.
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SportIndia responds to Trudeau's 'ill-informed' remarks
The Canadian PM this week called ongoing farmer protests in India "concerning", prompting response.
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SportElliot Page: Juno star announces he is transgender
The Oscar-nominated actor says he feels lucky "to have arrived at this place in my life".
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SportOregon nurse on leave after claiming to flout Covid rules
A TikTok video suggested the nurse ignored guidelines like mask-wearing when she was not at work
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SportJoe Biden: President-elect seen in protective boot on fractured foot
Joe Biden is seen wearing a protective boot on his right foot, which he fractured playing with his dog.
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SportPuerto Rico: Iconic Arecibo Observatory telescope collapses
The telescope was used in decades of astronomical discoveries and as a backdrop for Hollywood films.
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SportCovid vaccine: Who will get vaccinated first in the US?
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will issue guidelines on how to distribute vaccines.
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SportBitcoin peaks at record high close to $20,000
The digital currency has traded as high as $19,920.53, beating a record set in December 2017.
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lundi 30 novembre 2020
SportCovid: Dr Scott Atlas - Trump's controversial coronavirus adviser - resigns
Dr Atlas clashed with other scientists after questioning the need for masks and other measures.
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SportMissing Florida sailor found clinging to capsized vessel
The man, 62, was rescued by a passing container ship, more than 80 miles off the Florida coast.
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SportCanada unveils largest economic relief package since WW2
Opposition Conservatives say the historic spending plan is "startling".
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SportTrump presidency's final days: 'In his mind, he will not have lost'
West Wing aides are keeping a low profile as the presidency slowly comes to terms with his loss.
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SportPublic's help sought after rare birds stolen from California zoo
The pigeon and cockatoo are both elderly long-time zoo residents that require special care.
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SportBiden to nominate Janet Yellen as US treasury secretary
She is among a diverse list of officials picked for top economic roles in the next US administration.
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SportUS election 2020: What legal challenges has Trump launched?
The president says the result was "stolen" but his lawyers may struggle to make a strong case in court.
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SportLaverne Cox says 'it's not safe if you're a trans person' after attack
The Orange is the New Black star was caught up in a "shocking" transphobic attack at the weekend.
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SportCovid vaccine: Moderna seeks approval in US and Europe
Regulators will decide if it is safe and effective enough to recommend for widespread use.
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SportDave Prowse: George Lucas remembers 'imposing' Darth Vader actor
The Star Wars creator says the actor made Darth Vader "leap off the page and on to the big screen".
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SportRansomware halts classes for 115,000 Baltimore pupils
Baltimore County public schools shut after a cyber-attack knocks lessons offline.
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dimanche 29 novembre 2020
SportJoe Biden: President-elect fractures foot while playing with dog
The president-elect will probably have to wear a medical boot for several weeks, his doctor says.
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SportBiden announces all-female senior press team
Joe Biden has pledged to shape one of the most diverse US presidential cabinets ever.
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SportCovid: Fauci warns of 'surge in cases' post Thanksgiving
Millions of people are returning home following the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.
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SportUtah monolith: Has the mysterious metal object disappeared?
Utah officials and images on social media suggest the shiny desert structure has been taken down.
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SportAdam King: Six-year-old Irish boy's space ambition 'inspires' Nasa
Adam King from County Cork captured the hearts of TV viewers with dreams of joining a space mission.
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SportThe Kraken: What is it and why has Trump's ex-lawyer released it?
How a lawsuit from an ex-Trump lawyer full of baseless voter fraud claims went viral.
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samedi 28 novembre 2020
SportDave Prowse: Darth Vader actor dies aged 85
The former bodybuilder was also given an MBE for his long-running role as the Green Cross Code Man.
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SportCanada bans mass exports of prescription drugs
The new policy comes in response to a US plan to import drugs from Canada.
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SportAmerican football: Sarah Fuller makes history as first woman in a Power 5 game
Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller becomes the first woman to play in an elite Power 5 match.
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SportUS election: Appeal court dismisses Trump camp's lawsuit in Pennsylvania
The three judges said no specific allegations or proof of election fraud were given by Trump's team.
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SportWilton Gregory: Pope appoints first African American cardinal
Wilton Gregory is one of 13 new cardinals installed by Pope Francis at a ceremony on Saturday.
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SportZappos ex-boss and Las Vegas entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, 46, dies after house fire
Tony Hsieh led online retailer Zappos, acquired by Amazon, and helped transform central Las Vegas.
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vendredi 27 novembre 2020
SportCoronavirus: Pandas leave Canada for China's bamboo
Calgary Zoo had to send the two Chinese pandas home early after the pandemic hit bamboo supplies.
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jeudi 26 novembre 2020
SportCitgo 6: US oil executives convicted of corruption in Venezuela
The men, who worked for a US company owned by Venezuela, were arrested in 2017.
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SportUS election: Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House
He has refused to concede the election but says he will quit if Joe Biden is confirmed the winner.
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SportUS election results: Why the most accurate bellwether counties were wrong
Of the 19 places in the US that usually correctly pick the president, only one got it right this time.
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SportSearching 80,000 miles for the American dream
Photographer Ian Brown travelled around the US in search of people's American dreams.
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SportQuebec City mosque shooter: Canada court reduces sentence
Alexandre Bissonnette will be eligible for parole after 25 years, down from 40 years.
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SportUtah monolith: Internet sleuths got there, but its origins are still a mystery
The metal monolith sits deep in a desert easy to get lost in, so officials did not reveal its location.
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SportTrump and pardons: How many people could be granted clemency?
Lobbyists are hoping Donald Trump will use his clemency powers liberally in the last days of his presidency.
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SportAWS: Amazon web outage breaks vacuums and doorbells
Smart-home owners are left without service as an AWS outage breaks device functionality.
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Sport'Please forgive me!': US tourist returns block of stolen Roman marble
In a letter, the traveller asks to be forgiven for taking a marble fragment from Rome in 2017.
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SportWhy don't Facebook and Apple like each other?
Relations between the two companies are at an all-time low.
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SportDrake calls for Grammys to be replaced after The Weeknd is snubbed
"This is a great time for somebody to start something new," the star says, after The Weeknd's snub.
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SportCovid-19: US Supreme Court backs religious groups over New York caps
The Supreme Court says attendance limits at places of worship in New York violate religious freedom.
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mercredi 25 novembre 2020
SportObama attacks Hispanic voters who picked Trump
The ex-US president says some overlooked Mr Trump's rhetoric because of his stance on abortion.
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SportJohnny Depp libel case appeal bid turned down
A judge refuses to hear the case but the star can try to overturn the ruling at the Court of Appeal.
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SportTrump pardons ex-National Security Adviser Flynn
Michael Flynn was among former aides convicted in an investigation into Russian election interference.
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SportBiden Thanksgiving speech: We're at war with the virus, not each other
US President-elect Joe Biden calls for an end to division in a speech for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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SportMeghan: Duchess of Sussex tells of miscarriage 'pain and grief'
"I knew, as I clutched my firstborn child, that I was losing my second," Meghan writes in an article.
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SportTaylor Swift confirms boyfriend Joe Alwyn is mystery Folklore co-writer
Joe Alwyn was credited under a pseudonym on two tracks on Taylor Swift's latest album Folklore.
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Sport21 Savage: Rapper's brother stabbed to death in Lambeth
A man is arrested on suspicion of murdering Terrell Davis, 27, in Lambeth, south London, on Sunday.
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SportNetflix removes Dave Chappelle's show after comedian's complaint
Netflix pulls Chappelle's Show after the comedian said he wasn't getting paid for it being streamed.
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SportCalifornia cave depicts hallucinogenic plant, study finds
Researchers also found chewed remains of the plant, which has psychoactive effects, in the cave.
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SportSLS: Nasa 'megarocket' assembly begins in Florida
Nasa has stacked the first pieces of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
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mardi 24 novembre 2020
SportUS election 2020: Biden says White House co-operation 'sincere'
The president-elect describes the Trump administration's help with the transition as not "begrudging".
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SportUS-China trade war: Trump gives one last twist
The US says it will impose tariffs on twist ties, used to seal bread bags and tie up cables.
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SportA harsh reality in coal country - with or without Trump
Built on coal, Colstrip has been under threat for years. It may not matter who sits in the Oval Office.
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SportNew Brunswick outbreak: How a smalltown doctor became a Covid pariah
After being labelled "patient-zero", a small-town physician in Canada was shunned.
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SportUS shares set records as investor optimism grows
The Dow Jones index closes above 30,000 for the first time amid string of positive news.
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Sport'Hello Greta!': Justin Trudeau 'fields call from pranksters'
Pranksters posing as the climate activist told the Canadian PM to "drop your weapons, pick flowers".
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SportUS election 2020: Biden to present team as Trump allows transition
The US president-elect will formally introduce cabinet picks, as the transfer of power gathers pace.
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SportCoronavirus: The agonising Thanksgiving dilemma facing millions of Americans
We asked Americans from across the country how they plan on spending Thanksgiving amid a pandemic.
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SportMetal monolith found by helicopter crew in Utah desert
Wildlife officials spotted the "unusual" structure while counting sheep, leaving them baffled.
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SportCoronavirus: Millions travel for Thanksgiving despite warnings
Americans appear to disregard health officials' warnings as airports are their busiest since March.
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lundi 23 novembre 2020
SportDavid Dinkins: New York City's first black mayor dies
David Dinkins, who has died aged 93, served as the city's first and only black mayor from 1990-1993.
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SportMexico ambush: Arrest over Mormon massacre
Three Mormon women and six of their children were killed in the Sonora desert last year.
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SportPoignant reunion with accidental Thanksgiving guest
Wanda still invites Jamal to dinner four years after a misdial - but this year there was an empty seat.
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SportWhat Biden's new foreign policy team tells us
US foreign policy experts weigh in on what the new slate of top diplomats means for global affairs.
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SportMichigan votes to certify Biden's win over Trump
The Midwestern state's decision is a serious blow to Donald Trump's attempts to challenge the result.
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SportApple's security chief charged with bribery
The company's head of security is charged with planning to swap iPads for gun permits
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SportJanet Yellen: Biden to pick 'first female treasury secretary'
Janet Yellen served as the head of the America's central bank under Barack Obama.
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SportNew York Attorney General sues Buffalo Diocese for 'sex abuse cover-up'
The lawsuit claims the diocese and leaders protected priests accused of child sex abuse for years.
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SportUS election: Biden to name first cabinet picks on Tuesday
The Democrat will name his first cabinet picks on Tuesday, as Trump continues to refuse to concede.
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SportSidney Powell: Trump team cuts ties with lawyer who peddled bizarre fraud claims
Sidney Powell peddled conspiracy theories and promised to "blow up" Georgia with a "biblical" lawsuit.
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dimanche 22 novembre 2020
SportIt’s ‘sweet relief’ to be home, says US boy forced to threaten Trump in IS video
An American boy made to appear in an IS propaganda video in Syria is back in the US and doing well.
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SportPatrick Quinn: Ice Bucket Challenge activist dies aged 37
Patrick Quinn, who had the incurable neurological disorder ALS, helped raise millions for charity.
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SportCovid in North Dakota: One day inside a rural US hospital’s fight
Staff at a 14-bed hospital in North Dakota tell first-hand their fight to keep friends' family members alive.
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SportUS election 2020: Trump ally urges him to accept defeat in US vote
Former Republican governor Chris Christie calls the president's legal team an "embarrassment".
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SportCovid: First Americans 'could get vaccine in December'
US vaccine chief Moncef Slaoui says the vaccination programme could begin as soon as 11 December.
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SportCovid-19: FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Regeneron
Regeneron says its antibody treatment is effective when used early after a Covid-19 diagnosis.
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samedi 21 novembre 2020
SportUS election results: Why Trump increased support among non-whites
Joe Biden won the election, but support for Donald Trump increased among black and Latino voters. Why?
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Sport'Thanksgiving To Go': Americans splash out on takeaways
Restaurants across the US are drawing in customers with their Thanksgiving takeaway menus this year.
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SportUS election: Michigan Republicans seek to delay vote certification
The Republican Party requests a two-week adjournment in Michigan, citing unsubstantiated fraud claims.
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SportCalifornia's Covid curfew to begin as cases surge beyond past peak
The nightly stay-at-home order aims to reduce cases, which have surged beyond their August peak.
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vendredi 20 novembre 2020
SportTrump options narrow as Michigan backs Biden win
Two legislators pledge after a White House meeting to follow "normal process" in validating the vote.
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SportKyle Rittenhouse: Teen charged over Wisconsin protest deaths posts $2m bail
Kyle Rittenhouse is alleged to have shot three people at a protest over the shooting of a black man.
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SportCovid-19: Canada's largest city moves back into lockdown
Cases are rising across the country, and several other regions have had to increase restrictions.
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SportDonald Trump Jr tests positive for coronavirus
The president's son is said to be quarantining at his cabin after being diagnosed this week.
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SportCovid: Long queues for tests ahead of US Thanksgiving holiday
With many Americans still planning to visit family and friends, how effective is getting a test before you go?
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SportAttention-loving Trump disappears in final days of term
After a hectic campaign schedule, Mr Trump is now holed up in his office watching TV and firing people.
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SportUS election 2020: Fact-checking Trump team's main fraud claims
We've looked at some of the allegations of malpractice from President Trump and his supporters.
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SportUS executes federal inmate for 1994 murder
The execution was one of three planned before President-elect Joe Biden takes over in January.
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SportUS election: Georgia recount 'numbers don't lie' says Raffensperger
Georgia's secretary of state insists the recount, which confirmed victory for Joe Biden, is correct.
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SportCovid vaccine: Pfizer to apply for authorisation in US
Officials expect the vaccine to be given emergency approval in the first two weeks of December.
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SportUS election: How other incumbents left the White House after losing
Donald Trump joins a small group of US presidents who lost the election while in office.
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SportTiger King star Jeff Lowe sued over 'inhumane treatment' of animals
Jeff Lowe took over the Oklahoma zoo formerly run by Joe Exotic and seen in the Netflix hit.
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jeudi 19 novembre 2020
SportTrumplomacy: Mike Pompeo eyes history on Israel swansong trip
The visit is as much about putting pressure on Iran as it is about shoring up the Israeli right.
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SportCoronavirus: CDC urges Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving
The warning comes as US virus cases soar past 11.6 million, and the country records 250,000 deaths.
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SportUS election 2020: Biden says Trump denial 'sending horrible message'
The president-elect says Donald Trump has shown "incredible irresponsibility" in challenging defeat.
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SportTrudeau unveils Canada's net-zero by 2050 plans
Canada will have to report on its emissions goals every five years - but not until 2030.
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SportTyson Food managers bet on workers getting Covid-19, lawsuit says
As infection spread, plant managers organised a "winner-take-all betting pool", a lawsuit alleges.
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SportObama memoir: What he really thought of Putin and other leaders
The former US president's record-selling memoir contains some candid portraits of world leaders.
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SportPlastics an 'unfolding disaster' for US marine life
For the first time, advocates have tracked how animals in US waters are harmed by plastic pollution.
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SportPompeo makes unprecedented visits to Israeli settlement in West Bank and Golan
It is the first time a top US official visiting Israel makes such a trip, seen as controversial.
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SportTory Lanez denies shooting Megan Thee Stallion
The rapper has pleaded not guilty to shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet in July.
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SportBobby Brown's son found dead aged 28 at LA home
The R&B singer's namesake son was found dead after police were called to a "medical emergency".
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SportBDS Israel boycott group is anti-Semitic, says US
Human rights activists condemn the move against the prominent pro-Palestinian campaign group.
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SportNaya Rivera: Wrongful death lawsuit filed over Glee star's drowning
The Glee star died of accidental drowning during a boating trip with her son in the summer.
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mercredi 18 novembre 2020
SportIntubated Covid patient plays violin to thank Utah hospital staff
This music teacher shows his appreciation, while intubated, for those who cared for him.
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SportUS election 2020: How much did it cost and who paid for it?
The US elections in 2020 cost a record $14bn. BBC Reality Check takes a look at who paid this and how it was spent
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SportCovid: US records quarter of a million deaths from coronavirus
The US passed the milestone figure on Wednesday, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
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SportTiny owl rescued from New York Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
The saw-whet owl is doing well after its unplanned three-day road trip to the Big Apple.
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SportApple to pay $113m to settle iPhone 'batterygate'
The lawsuit argued the iPhone-maker slowed down device performance to make users buy newer models.
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SportCoronavirus: Facebook accused of forcing staff back to offices
Content moderators say the tech giant is "risking lives" for profit in the pandemic.
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SportUS election 2020: Why Republicans are fighting in Georgia
Sparks fly as the traditionally Republican state opts for Joe Biden, and might also hand him the Senate.
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SportJudge rules US can't use Covid-19 to expel migrant children
More than 9,000 unaccompanied children have been turned away at the US border since March.
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SportUS election: Trump campaign seeks partial recount in Wisconsin
Two counties will be asked to recount votes as Donald Trump continues to contest the election result.
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SportBen Watkins: US MasterChef Junior star dies aged 14
Watkins, who appeared on the US version of the TV cooking show, died from a rare form of cancer.
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SportPfizer vaccine has '95%' efficacy in new analysis
The jab works equally well in people of all ages and ethnicities, further data suggests.
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SportSalvador Cienfuegos: US to drop charges against Mexican ex-minister
Salvador Cienfuegos was charged with drug trafficking in what investigators said was a "strong case".
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SportRockefeller Center’s famous Christmas tree 'on brand for 2020'
This year's New York City holiday season landmark is dubbed "balding" by social medic critics.
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Sport'Newsmax does not want to become Trump TV'
But CEO Chris Ruddy hopes the president will be on the conservative news outlet "quite a bit" after the White House.
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SportBoeing's 737 Max cleared to fly in the US after crashes
The jet has been grounded since March 2019, after two crashes that together killed 346 people.
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mardi 17 novembre 2020
SportAfter Trump, what will Biden do about Iran?
The incoming president must decide whether to change course - but his options might be limited.
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SportTrump fires election security official who contradicted him
Chris Krebs' reportedly angered Trump by running a website debunking election misinformation.
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SportChuck Grassley: Senior Republican senator gets coronavirus
Chuck Grassley's illness caused him to skip a Senate vote for the first time in 27 years.
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SportCoronavirus: Five signs that show how bad El Paso's outbreak is
The west Texan county has become the nation's latest Covid-19 hotspot. Here's a closer look.
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SportCanada Covid cases rise, Nunavut to enter lockdown
The northern territory confirmed its first community case last week and has seen a rapid rise since.
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SportUS troops in Afghanistan: Nato chief warns against hasty withdrawals
The head of Nato warns of the risks if US and allied forces leave Afghanistan too quickly.
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SportUS man fails Bond-esque underwater escape from FBI using 'sea scooter'
Agents watched the suspect's bubbles rise to the surface for 25 minutes before he emerged and was handcuffed.
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SportHow Dolly Parton is 'playing an important role in Covid battle'
Parton's $1m donation helped fund a vaccine's trials and research into other coronavirus treatments.
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SportUS senators Sherrod Brown and Dan Sullivan clash over face masks in chamber
Democrat Sherrod Brown asked Republican Dan Sullivan to put on his mask while speaking in the chamber.
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SportUS senators Sherrod Brown and Dan Sullivan clash over face masks in chamber
Democrat Sherrod Brown asked Republican Dan Sullivan to put on his mask while speaking in the chamber.
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SportFacebook and Twitter's chiefs get grilled again
Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey face questions about how their platforms handled the US election.
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SportTrump 'asked for options on strike on Iran nuclear site'
Advisers warned the US president last week that an attack could spark a wider conflict, report say.
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lundi 16 novembre 2020
SportBiden vows to set 'rules of the road' on trade
US president-Elect's comments come as 15 Asia Pacific countries including China sign historic trade pact.
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SportZuckerberg and Dorsey to be quizzed by Senate following Biden vote victory
Facebook and Twitter's chiefs are being quizzed by senators again, and it's Democrats they now fear.
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SportTaylor Swift master tapes sold by Scooter Braun to investment fund
The singer confirms reports the rights to six of her albums have been sold to an investment firm.
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SportUS election 2020: Is Trump right about Dominion machines?
President Trump has challenged the integrity of a widely used electronic voting system.
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SportUS hate crime highest in more than a decade - FBI
The report says 7,314 hate crimes were recorded in the US in 2019, the highest number since 2008.
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SportBiden: 'More people may die' as Trump transition stalls
As the president-elect rebukes his rival, Michelle Obama suggests Donald Trump is playing games.
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SportTrump 'to order further troop withdrawal' from Afghanistan and Iraq
US troops in Afghanistan and Iraq will be reduced to about 2,500 in each country, US media report.
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SportCovid-19 in the US: Is this coronavirus wave the worst yet?
The pandemic has quietly been getting worst across the US, with record numbers of cases in recent days.
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SportHiker alive and well after 'dying' for 45 minutes
Michael Knapinski got lost in the Mount Rainier national park in freezing conditions.
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SportFTSE 100 and Dow Jones jump on second Covid vaccine hopes
News of a breakthrough by US drugs firm Moderna follows last week's positive results from Pfizer.
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dimanche 15 novembre 2020
SportCovid: Michigan and Washington State clamp down as US cases pass 11 million mark
Michigan and Washington State act to stem coronavirus, which claims more than 900 lives a day in America.
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SportHow to move on after the US election
No matter how you voted, it's probably been an emotional time. Happiness expert Tal Ben-Shahar has some advice.
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SportTrump's legal battles: How six cases may play out
Defeated in the election, Trump will soon become a private citizen again. A legal storm awaits him.
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SportBarack Obama: One election won't stop US 'truth decay'
America faces a huge task in reversing a divisive conspiracy culture, Barack Obama tells the BBC.
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SportMasters 2020: Dustin Johnson wins at Augusta at record 20 under par
World number one Dustin Johnson wins his first Masters title by five strokes as he finished with a record-breaking low score of 20 under par.
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SportUS election: Trump appears to admit Biden victory in tweet
The president says for the first time his rival won the election but repeats unsubstantiated rigging claim.
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SportNasa SpaceX launch: Astronaut crew primed for 'routine' flight
Nasa says we're now in the new "operational" era of commercial astronaut taxi services.
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samedi 14 novembre 2020
SportCoronavirus: Elon Musk 'likely has moderate case'
The tech entrepreneur says he has minor cold symptoms but test results have been "wildly different".
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SportHow the sanctuary movement in the US is advocating for immigration reform
Across the US, a number of Lutheran churches have formed a sanctuary movement to support undocumented migrants - and their work has doubled due to Covid
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SportMillion MAGA March: Protesters gather for pro-Trump rallies
Far-right groups such as the Proud Boys say they will attend the Washington DC rallies.
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vendredi 13 novembre 2020
SportTrump: Who knows which administration it will be
The US president speaks publicly for the first time since the election was called for Joe Biden.
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SportDoug Emhoff: The first 'second dude' in the White House
By way of Kamala Harris's historic candidacy her husband will also be breaking barriers.
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SportUS election 2020: Biden takes Georgia to solidify victory
The president-elect is the first Democrat projected to win in Georgia since 1992.
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SportJill Biden: Who is the next first lady?
She's set to become the first First Lady to keep working in the role. Who is Jill Biden?
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SportKim Ng: Miami Marlins hire first female general manager in MLB history
Kim Ng becomes the first female general manager in Major League Baseball history after being hired by the Miami Marlins.
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SportGeorgia judge denies bond for father and son in Ahmaud Arbery case
Gregory and Travis McMichael have asked the judge to throw out the charges against them.
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SportCoronavirus: California hits one million cases as outbreaks grow across US
California is the second state to reach a million cases as outbreaks put a pause on reopenings.
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SportFriends reunion 'put back to March', says Matthew Perry
"Looks like we have a busy year coming up," tweets cast member Matthew Perry.
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SportUS election: China congratulates Biden after long silence
China says it "respects the choice of the American people" as Russia continues to withhold well wishes.
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jeudi 12 novembre 2020
SportUS election: Obama says fraud claims undermining democracy
The former president says fellow Democrat Joe Biden has "clearly won" the race for the White House.
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SportTikTok lives to see another day in US
US Commerce Department halts ban on Chinese owned company.
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SportDo these Republican voters accept election result?
Some 70% of Trump supporters say the election "free and fair" and are struggling to come to terms with the result.
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SportUS election 2020: More Republicans back giving Biden briefings
But allowing him the daily intelligence memo does not mean most Republicans have accepted his win.
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SportUS bars investments in 'Chinese military companies'
President Donald Trump says China is 'exploiting' US investors to build up its military.
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SportThe Weeknd to perform Super Bowl 2021 half-time show
The Blinding Lights singer will follow in the footsteps of Lady Gaga, Prince and the Rolling Stones.
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SportUS election 2020: Does this compare to 2000 Florida recount?
Donald Trump's vow to go to the Supreme Court raises comparisons with the Florida recount of 2000.
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SportWar hero honoured in Ireland and Canada
Edmund De Wind, a Victoria Cross recipient who died in WWI, is honoured in Comber and Canada.
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SportSinai peacekeepers killed in helicopter crash, Israeli sources say
Israeli sources say seven personnel from a multinational force, including five Americans, are dead.
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mercredi 11 novembre 2020
SportJoe Biden picks Ron Klain as White House chief of staff
Ron Klain has served as an aide to Mr Biden since the 1980s on the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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SportNew Yorker fires Jeffrey Toobin for exposing himself on Zoom
Jeffrey Toobin, who is also senior legal analyst for CNN, confirmed in a tweet he had been sacked.
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Sport'Murder hornets': More nests likely to be found in US
Around 200 queen hornets were found in a nest extracted in Washington in October, scientists say.
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SportCoronavirus: US hospital admissions reach record high as cases surge
The US has surpassed 10 million total Covid cases and experts warn hospitals could be overwhelmed.
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mardi 10 novembre 2020
SportBritney Spears loses court bid to remove father's control over estate
The singer is "afraid" of her father, and won't perform as long as he controls her affairs, her lawyer says.
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SportWhat Trump could do after leaving the White House
Will he run again, relaunch his TV career, or make retirement great again at his golf resorts?
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SportBiden: Trump refusal to concede 'an embarrassment'
President Trump meanwhile tweeted he would ultimately win the race that he has been projected to lose.
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SportBiden defends Obamacare as top court hears case
The president-elect vows to protect the healthcare law Republicans have been keen to dismantle.
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SportToronto van attack: 'Incel' killer Minassian pleads not criminally responsible
Alek Minassian ploughed down pedestrians in Toronto in the 2018 attack.
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SportCatholic Church abuse: Vatican defends handling of McCarrick case
Theodore McCarrick was expelled from the priesthood after an inquiry found him guilty of sex abuse.
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SportUS election: Technical error blamed for PM's Biden tweet glitch
Boris Johnson's congratulatory message included the word Trump faintly in background.
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SportUS-Mexico border: Bid to reunite migrant families 'finds 121 more separated children'
Lawyers are trying to reunite families split apart by Donald Trump's "zero tolerance" border policy.
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SportMichael J Fox goes back to Back To The Future for Lil Nas X video
The star reprises his role as Marty McFly for a cameo in Lil Nas X's new video.
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SportTransplant a success after donated heart retrieved from LA helicopter crash
A hospital performs a successful transplant operation after retrieving the organ from the aircraft.
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lundi 9 novembre 2020
SportUS election: Trump camp vows legal fight just began
The president files more lawsuits as a top Republican insists Mr Trump "has every right" to do so.
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SportWomen and women of colour continue to change the face of Congress
The US election sent a record number of women to Congress. Here's how the numbers break down.
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SportJoe Biden: How the president-elect plans to tackle climate change
What will a Joe Biden presidency mean for the global battle against rising temperatures?
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SportStacey Abrams: The woman behind Biden's biggest surprise
The new VP is history-making but another black woman played a pivotal role in getting Biden his win.
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SportDonald Trump fires defence secretary Mark Esper
Mark Esper and President Donald Trump fell out over the use of the military during recent unrest.
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SportEmily Harrington becomes first woman to free-climb El Capitan in a day
Emily Harrington made history by reaching the storied summit of the granite rock-face in 21 hours.
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SportUS election: Joe Biden backs Covid vow with new task force
The US president-elect sets out his plans on the "important battle" of tackling surging Covid cases.
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SportUS election: Champ, Major and other White House pets
A Joe Biden presidency means the return of a long-held tradition of pets in the White House.
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SportUS Election: 'I think we can all get along'
Trump supporters share their thoughts on the election result in Pennsylvania.
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SportTropical Storm Eta makes landfall in Florida
Schools and public transport are closed amid warnings of flash floods and storm surges.
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dimanche 8 novembre 2020
SportUS election results: Why did so many Latinos back Trump?
The president received more votes than expected in Texas and Florida.
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SportJoe Biden victory: 'Now the world sees our vote matters'
Joe's Biden's victory was built on overwhelming support from black voters - they won't let him forget.
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SportUS election results: Five US voters who changed the race
About 160 million Americans voted - here's a sampling of some that swayed the election.
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SportUS election 2020: 'Without Joe Biden, I wouldn't be talking to you'
A 13-year-old who was helped with his stutter by Joe Biden, says it's just crazy "how far the president-elect has come".
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SportUS election: Joe Biden pushes forward with plans for office
His team says his priorities are the coronavirus pandemic, the economy, racism and climate change.
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SportAlex Trebek: Jeopardy! gameshow host dies after cancer battle aged 80
Alex Trebek, the beloved host of US quiz show Jeopardy!, had been battling cancer for some time.
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samedi 7 novembre 2020
SportUS election: Being with Trump the day he lost
How the president who has never wavered dealt with defeat after four years in the White House.
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SportUS election 2020: How Biden fans think nation can heal
Joe Biden has vowed to bring unity to the US. Here's how his supporters think he will do it.
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SportUS election: Joe Biden vows to 'unify' country in victory speech
"This is the time to heal in America," the Democrat says in his first speech as president-elect.
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SportUS election 2020: How US networks reported the Biden win
After days of waiting, US networks reacted to Joe Biden being victor in Pennsylvania and therefore winning the election.
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SportUS Election 2020: Moment BBC projects Biden victory on TV
The BBC projects that Joe Biden has topped the 270 electoral votes needed to defeat Donald Trump.
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SportUS election results: Biden has won election. What happens now?
The former vice-president is projected to win the White House - but does not get to move in straight away.
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SportWhat Biden's victory means for world
From Beijing to Berlin - the BBC looks at the impact of the ideological shift in the White House.
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SportKamala Harris - the first woman vice-president
The California senator will make history as the first female, black and Asian American vice-president.
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SportJoe Biden profile: Third White House run lucky for 'Middle Class Joe'
The president-elect has 40 years of political experience to call on, and to defend.
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SportUS Election 2020: Joe Biden wins the presidency
The BBC projects that Biden has topped the 270 electoral votes he needs to defeat Donald Trump.
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SportAlex Cora: Boston Red Sox rehire manager after MLB sign-stealing suspension expires
Alex Cora rejoins the Boston Red Sox as manager, less than a fortnight after his season-long suspension from baseball expired.
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vendredi 6 novembre 2020
SportUS Election 2020: Battle for US Senate to be decided in January
In Georgia, both Senate races will go to run-offs, leaving the balance of political power uncertain.
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SportCovid-19: White House chief of staff Mark Meadows tests positive
Mark Meadows, who has often been seen without a mask, is the latest Trump aide to be infected.
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SportUS Election results: Biden predicts victory over Trump as counts go on
Joe Biden says he is confident of winning the US election as his leads over Donald Trump widen in key states.
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SportKanye West election: How many votes did he get?
Kanye West took his first stab at the presidency this year. Will we be seeing him in Washington?
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SportUS results: 'Look at us, we matter’
A party has started in Philadelphia as Joe Biden leads the count in Pennsylvania.
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jeudi 5 novembre 2020
SportUS Election 2020: Trump alleges 'shenanigans' as Biden urges calm
Mr Trump makes an unsubstantiated claim of election rigging as Mr Biden again predicts victory.
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SportUS results: 'All of a sudden Trump's losing? Come on'
While a handful of US states count their final ballots, voters in Pennsylvania face rising tension and uncertainty.
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SportUS results: Trump sons attack Republicans for 'weak' backing
Donald Trump Jr accuses the rising stars of the party of "cowering to the media mob".
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SportTrudeau and Macron speak after cartoon remark controversy
The Canadian PM faced criticism for comments he made about terrors attacks in France.
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SportUS election 2020: Ways Americans are coping with the anxiety
As the days pass and still no winner of presidential race, many are finding creative ways to help the count.
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SportMadison Cawthorn: America's youngest Congressman since 1797
The would-be Republican Representative has already courted controversy in his short political career.
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SportRing doorbells to send live video to Mississippi police
Privacy campaigners describe the development as their "worse fears come true".
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mercredi 4 novembre 2020
SportCoronavirus: Record 100,000 new Covid cases reported in US
It is the highest one-day rise in a country that has recorded more cases and deaths than any other.
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SportUS election 2020: Could it be decided in courts?
We still don't know who the next US president will be, and legal challenges are looming.
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SportUS election results: Trump and Biden each claim victory as lawsuits brew
The Trump campaign challenges vote counts in the key states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan.
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