US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data.
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vendredi 31 juillet 2020
SportDangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US
Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California.
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SportCoronavirus: The bogus meme targeting Dr Fauci, and other fake claims
A round-up of false and misleading claims circulating on American social media this week.
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SportDr Fauci is asked if protests spread coronavirus
"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress.
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SportUS election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate
Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress.
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SportEllen DeGeneres apologises to staff over workplace 'issues'
The star is "disappointed" to hear allegations of harassment and intimidation on her chat show.
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SportRupert Murdoch's son James quits News Corporation
Rupert Murdoch's son James resigns from the board of News Corporation, citing "disagreements over editorial content"
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SportTwitter hack: Florida teenager arrested
A teenager has been arrested over the hijacking of high-profile Twitter accounts in the US.
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SportBoston Marathon bombing: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's death sentence overturned
An appeals court orders a partial retrial over the deadly bombing during the 2013 Boston Marathon.
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SportOprah Magazine to honour Breonna Taylor on cover
The 26-year-old health worker was killed earlier this year, after police entered her home.
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SportCalifornia amphibious vehicle accident: US marine dead, eight missing
A search is on after an incident involving an amphibious vehicle from Camp Pendleton, near San Diego.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell-Jeffrey Epstein emails revealed in new court papers
In the papers, a key accuser also alleges the pair were equally involved in sex trafficking.
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jeudi 30 juillet 2020
SportMichael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager
The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014.
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SportKylie and Kendall Jenner endorsed 'knock-off' Apple products on Instagram
They promoted AirPods clones, whose design may be in breach of Apple's intellectual property rights.
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SportMichael Flynn: Appeal court to re-hear case of ex-Trump aide
Michael Flynn was the highest ranking official brought down by the 2016 Russian meddling probe.
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SportUS election 2020: Obama calls for end to voter suppression
The former US president was delivering the eulogy at civil rights leader John Lewis's funeral.
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SportTrudeau denies 'preferential treatment' in ethics scandal
The Canadian PM is facing a political controversy over a massive federal student grant programme.
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SportRepublicans to Trump: You can't delay 2020 election
Top Republicans reject the US president's suggestion that November's vote be put back.
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SportAmazon, Facebook and Apple thriving in lockdown
Apple and Amazon saw sales surge during lockdown, while the number of Facebook users jumped.
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SportNBA: Basketball's unique role in the United States' discussion about racism
Basketball is perhaps the sport best placed to challenge racial inequality. Is the NBA doing it right?
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SportHerman Cain, Republican ex-presidential candidate, dies with Covid-19
Herman Cain, a Republican who ran for president in 2012, was a strong supporter of Donald Trump.
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SportDonald Trump suggests delay to 2020 US presidential election
Mr Trump cites concern over mail-in voting, despite little evidence of widespread fraud.
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SportCoronavirus: US economy sees sharpest contraction in decades
The impact of the pandemic meant the annual rate of growth in the second quarter collapsed by 33%.
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SportTrevor Reed: Ex-US Marine jailed in Russia for assaulting police
The 29 year old is sentenced to nine years in prison after a trial he says was politically motivated.
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SportBig Tech: What comes next for the US giants?
Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook's CEOs gave testimony, but voters will determine the outcome.
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mercredi 29 juillet 2020
SportMadonna's Instagram account flagged for spreading misinformation
The pop star was censured for sharing a video about a coronavirus conspiracy theory.
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SportBillions have been raised for racial equity groups - what comes next?
The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small.
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SportPortland protests: Federal forces ready for phased pull-out
Oregon's governor calls the officers "an occupying force", but the president says they saved the city.
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SportApple, Amazon, Facebook, Google face claims of 'harmful' power
US lawmakers are considering tougher regulation of the firms, which critics say are too powerful.
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SportUS to withdraw 12,000 troops from Germany in 'strategic' move
President Trump says the move is a response to Berlin's failure to meet targets on defence spending.
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SportLouie Gohmert: Mask-shunning lawmaker catches Covid-19
Louie Gohmert, a Republican, delivered the news of his positive result to his staff in person.
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SportUmbrella Man: Minneapolis suspect linked to white supremacists
The man was pictured smashing the windows of an AutoZone store in the city during protests.
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SportNew York City police accused of 'kidnapping' protester
The footage of a protester being snatched off the street was shared widely on social media.
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mardi 28 juillet 2020
SportTech giants Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon to face Congress
The bosses of Facebook, Google, Apple and Amazon are set to be grilled by Congress.
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SportUS election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality
The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses.
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SportRodney King: Camera that captured 1991 beating to be auctioned
A bystander used the Sony Handycam to film King's beating by Los Angeles police in 1991.
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SportPre-colonial communities’ history of gender fluidity
The BBC spoke to three people from cultures that have a long history of gender fluidity.
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SportShould police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?
Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump defends hydroxychloroquine again
The president said the drug is only rejected as a Covid-19 treatment because he suggested it.
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SportAre you an American voter?
Share your experiences and stories with the BBC
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SportMaine shark attack: US woman killed by great white
The 63-year-old was killed by a great white shark - in the first ever deadly attack recorded there.
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SportNiagara Falls tour boats show stark social distancing split
Niagara Falls boat tours highlight pandemic safety measure differences in the US and Canada.
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SportMacKenzie Scott donates $1.7bn since Amazon boss divorce
The charity donations by the novelist follow her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019.
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SportCoronavirus on campus: 'We already lost prom and graduation...'
The BBC spoke to three students about the uncertainty of schools reopening in the age of Covid-19.
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SportUS Attorney General defends deploying federal agents to Portland
US Attorney General accuses "rioters" of committing "an assault on the government of the United States".
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SportEmmy Awards 2020: Watchmen leads the way with 26 nominations
The Marvellous Mrs Maisel, Ozark and Succession are also heavily nominated at this year's ceremony.
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SportDonald Trump Jr suspended from tweeting after Covid post
US president's son's use of Twitter is limited for 12 hours after he broke its misinformation rules.
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SportTahlequah: Killer whale who carried dead calf for days is pregnant
Tahlequah captured the world's attention when spotted carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
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lundi 27 juillet 2020
SportPortland protests: US attorney general to condemn attacks on buildings
In congressional testimony, William Barr will defend sending federal security forces to the city.
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SportUS presidential debate moved amid virus fears
The location of the first Biden-Trump debate is moved from Indiana to Ohio over coronavirus precautions.
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SportRepublicans introduce $1tn pandemic recovery plan
The proposal would cut a $600 boost to unemployment benefits that has been paid during the pandemic.
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SportCoronavirus: Can this California prison save itself from Covid-19?
San Quentin is battling a devastating coronavirus outbreak that critics say could have been avoided.
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SportIn pictures: Civil rights icon John Lewis honoured at US capitol
The Georgia Democrat is the first African-American lawmaker to lie in state at the Capitol rotunda.
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SportCoronavirus: 'We’re still waiting at home for them to come back'
While Latinos represent 18% of the total US population, they account for 34% of cases.
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SportWhite House protest account disputed by National Guard officer
A National Guard major will say that police escalated the 1 June protest in Lafayette Park.
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SportMara Soriano: Celebs seek stolen teddy with dying mum's last message
Mara Soriano is appealing for help to find a teddy bear fitted with a voice recording from her mum.
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SportTom Hanks and Rita Wilson officially become Greek citizens
The Hollywood stars are granted honorary citizenship for helping victims of a wildfire in Greece.
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SportNaya Rivera: Glee star's ex-husband Ryan Dorsey posts emotional tribute
Late Glee star Naya Rivera's ex-husband says things will never be the same again for their son.
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SportGarmin begins recovery from ransomware attack
The fitness-tracking gadget-maker was hit by Wasted Locker, a program that scrambled its data.
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SportRobert O'Brien, key Trump adviser, tests positive for Covid-19
National security adviser Robert O'Brien is the highest-ranking aide known to become infected.
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SportHarry Harris: US envoy to South Korea shaves off controversial moustache
Harry Harris removes his facial hair, which reminded some South Koreans of colonial rule.
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SportBlack Lives Matter: Arkansas senator describes slavery as 'necessary evil'
Arkansas's Tom Cotton says he rejects the idea that the US is systemically racist to its core.
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SportThe millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires
A $600 boost to unemployment benefit is set to expire soon, leaving many people worried about money.
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dimanche 26 juillet 2020
SportUS diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures
China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston.
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SportJohn Lewis: US civil rights icon's body crosses Selma bridge a final time
The late civil rights activist is taken over the historic Edmund Pettus Bridge for a final time.
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SportGarrett Foster: Police investigate shooting at Austin Black Lives Matter protest
Garrett Foster was pushing his fiancée's wheelchair when he was shot dead by someone in a car.
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SportOlivia de Havilland, Golden Age of Hollywood star, dies at 104
Her career spanned more than 50 years and she was the last surviving star of Gone with the Wind.
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SportSeattle protest: Police and anti-racism demonstrators clash at march
Marches in support of anti-racism protests in Portland, Oregon were held across the US on Saturday.
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samedi 25 juillet 2020
SportHurricane Hanna batters southern Texas
A disaster declaration is issued for 32 counties, amid warnings of a life-threatening storm surge.
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SportJohn Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon
The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80.
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SportWE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau
How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy.
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SportThe frustration of trying to invest in my hometown
Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers.
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SportRegis Philbin, iconic US TV host, dies aged 88
The broadcaster became a national figure hosting talk shows with Kathie Lee Gifford and Kelly Ripa.
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SportPaw Patrol: Cartoon not cancelled despite White House comments
White House press Kayleigh McEnany got it wrong when she said the cartoon had been a victim of "cancel culture".
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vendredi 24 juillet 2020
SportDonald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US
The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical.
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SportSingapore man admits being Chinese spy in US
A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days.
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SportAmazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products
A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms.
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SportEx-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen released from prison after 'retaliation' ruling
The judge said the government was retaliating when it sent Michael Cohen back to prison this month.
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SportCoronavirus: Three years on, President Trump finds reverse gear
Coronavirus has been a foe like none that Donald Trump has faced - he has had to bend to its will.
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SportWhy US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades
Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next?
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SportViewer spots Florida reporter Victoria Price's cancer growth
After watching an on-air broadcast, an eagle-eyed viewer urged Victoria Price to see a doctor.
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SportNova Scotia shooting: Victims' families upset over review of Canada shooting
Victims' families from Canada's deadliest shooting are disappointed after a review is announced.
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SportUS consulate: China orders US consulate closure in tit-for-tat move
The move comes days after the US ordered China to shut its consulate in Houston, Texas.
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SportUS fighter jet challenges Iran passenger plane - Iran media
Iran reports injuries after the plane changed altitude, but the US says its jet was at a safe distance.
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jeudi 23 juillet 2020
SportTaylor Swift's new Folklore album sees the singer go indie
The star's eighth album, written and recorded in lockdown, finds her in a reflective, sombre mood.
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SportHarry and Meghan sue over 'drone photos' of son Archie
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex claim pictures of Archie were taken at their US home during lockdown.
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SportRap duo 4 Wheel City and the power of disabled rap
Namel and Ricardo were paralysed in shootings, now as rap duo 4 Wheel City they talk about the 'double drama' of being black and disabled.
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SportShopify: The tech giant you may have never heard of
Canada's Shopify provides websites for other firms looking to sell online and it is expanding rapidly.
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SportTrump cancels Republican convention in Florida as virus soars
The president says he told his team "it's not the right time" for a "big, crowded convention".
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SportMayors respond to Trump agent 'surge'
President Trump's announcement received backlash from various US mayors across the country.
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SportAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez denounces 'sexist slur by congressman'
"I am someone's daughter," says Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez following a heated exchange with a colleague.
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SportUS arrests three Chinese nationals for visa fraud
The FBI is also seeking to arrest a fourth national said to be in China's San Francisco consulate.
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SportWashington NFL franchise adopt new name for 2020 season
Washington's NFL side will be called the "Washington Football Team" during the 2020 season, as an interim move.
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SportBoxer Mike Tyson to return for exhibition aged 54
Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will return to the boxing ring for an exhibition fight against ex-four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr.
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Sport'Enough is enough': Why businesses are defying lockdowns
Despite rising Covid-19 cases and stringent orders in some states, not everyone is complying.
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SportEx-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen's jailing 'was retaliation' for book
A judge found Michael Cohen's re-arrest to be in retaliation for a book critical of Donald Trump.
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SportUK and US say Russia fired a satellite weapon in space
The UK says the Russian satellite launched "a projectile with the characteristics of a weapon".
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SportTaylor Swift announces surprise lockdown album Folklore
The singer's hitherto un-announced eighth album will arrive on Friday.
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SportClint Eastwood sues over false cannabis endorsements
The Hollywood actor says he has no association with the companies that make CBD oil.
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SportNova Scotia shooting: Officials announce inquiry into deadliest mass shooting
The April shooting left 22 dead and families have been demanding a public inquiry for months.
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SportReopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'
The governor's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a backlash among teachers.
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SportChina-US row: Fugitive researcher 'hiding in San Francisco consulate'
A scientist who allegedly lied about military ties is said to be inside China's San Francisco mission.
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SportChina's Tianwen-1 Mars rover rockets away from Earth
The six-wheeled robot will arrive in orbit around the Red Planet in February.
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mercredi 22 juillet 2020
SportQAnon, coronavirus and the conspiracy cult
The bizarre, fringe theory has surged in popularity in the US during the coronavirus pandemic.
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SportTaika Waititi on charity, homeschooling, racism and Star Wars
Thor and Jojo Rabbit filmmaker Taika Waititi tells BBC News what life has been like during lockdown
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Sport'I just love helping, I'm not ready to give it up'
Dr Melissa Freeman is a doctor in New York City who has been practising for 65 years. The BBC spoke to her about her journey into medicine.
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SportTrump to send 'surge' of hundred of federal agents to cities
Officers will be sent to cities including Chicago, Albuquerque and Kansas City to fight crime.
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SportCanada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers
The US violates the human rights of asylum seekers by imprisoning them, a Canadian judge rules.
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SportGeorge Floyd death: The other names we're also saying now
For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful
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SportIn pictures: 'Wall of Moms' joins Portland's anti-racism protests
The US mums were moved to act after watching images of federal troops on the streets of their city.
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SportKim Kardashian West addresses husband Kanye West's mental health
The TV personality discusses her husband's bi-polar disorder, following a string of erratic tweets.
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SportFacebook and Instagram to examine racist algorithms
It says it has listened to concerns that its products and policies do not treat everyone equally.
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SportFacebook investigates misleading Trump post using Ukraine photo
The US president posts an ad purporting to show violence in the US - but the image is from Ukraine.
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SportChinese consulate in Houston ordered to close by US
Unidentified people were filmed burning paper in the consulate's courtyard after the order was made.
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SportUS immunity 'loophole' closed after Briton's death
The UK and US agree to amend an "anomaly" that allowed Anne Sacoolas to claim diplomatic immunity.
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SportAnnie Ross, jazz singer and actress, dies aged 89
The celebrated singer enjoyed a long career as both a stage performer and a film and TV actress.
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SportChicago violence: Fourteen mourners shot outside funeral home
The shooting comes amid a surge in violence and a threat by President Trump to send in federal agents.
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SportWhat to say - and not to say - about Kanye West
Erratic comments and a long-shot bid to become US president have raised questions about his welfare.
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mardi 21 juillet 2020
SportNatalie Portman to help fund women's football team
A group including Serena Williams is to fund a new Los Angeles-based women's team set to launch in time for the National Women's Soccer League in spring 2022.
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SportCoronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme
Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again.
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SportBritney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign?
The superstar's conservatorship and the social media movement - explained.
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SportQAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory
The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm".
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SportWhole Foods sued over staff BLM masks row
Whole Foods supermarket accused of discriminating against black staff over BLM face masks.
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SportPortland protests: US federal agents 'will not retreat', Chad Wolf says
Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf says officers will not leave the city until violence stops.
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SportTrump predicts pandemic will 'get worse before it gets better'
The president also asked all Americans to wear face coverings, saying they show "patriotism".
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SportToronto 'Chair Girl' spared jail for 2019 chair stunt
A video of Marcella Zoia throwing a chair from a Toronto high-rise onto a highway went viral.
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SportUS charges Chinese Covid-19 research 'cyber-spies'
The justice department has charged two men targeting companies researching coronavirus treatments.
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SportEx-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen sues William Barr for 'gag order'
Michael Cohen claims he was sent back to jail in retaliation for writing a book about the president.
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SportSeattle sued by family of man killed in autonomous protest zone
The man, who was shot in the city's autonomous zone, allegedly was not provided medical treatment.
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lundi 20 juillet 2020
SportWoman takes selfie as wild bear sniffs her hair
This brown bear definitely was not social distancing as he pawed at an incredibly calm park visitor.
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SportEsther Salas case: Main suspect in attack on judge's family found dead
The FBI names Roy Den Hollander as the suspect in the deadly attack on Esther Salas's family.
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SportMichigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case
The decision to send the 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention has sparked protests in the US.
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SportPortland protests: Trump threatens to send officers to more US cities
The president said more officers would be sent to a number of cities run by "liberal Democrats".
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SportSt Louis couple charged for pointing guns at protesters
Mark and Patricia McCloskey are charged with unlawful use of a weapon over the incident in St Louis.
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SportBreonna Taylor: Hunger strike begins amid US racism protests
Protesters in Kentucky are demanding the firing of police involved in the death of Breonna Taylor.
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SportCoronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks?
How face coverings meant to curb virus spread became grounds for political battle.
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SportUS protests: Is it legal to send in federal forces?
With protests continuing following the death of George Floyd, President Trump says he has the power to send in the military.
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SportGunman attacks family of US federal judge Esther Salas
An attacker dressed as a FedEx driver is sought after the shooting at the home of judge Esther Salas.
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SportAmber Heard: Johnny Depp hit me during row over pre-nuptial agreement
US actress Amber Heard takes the witness stand in ex-husband Johnny Depp's libel case.
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dimanche 19 juillet 2020
SportUS election 2020: Kanye West launches unconventional bid for presidency
Fans have questioned whether the rapper's last-minute bid for the presidency is genuine.
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SportPortland protests: Mayor demands federal troops leave city
Mayor Ted Wheeler accuses troops of "sharply escalating" protest-related violence.
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samedi 18 juillet 2020
SportPortland protests: Oregon state files lawsuit against federal US government
The state attorney general accuses the federal government of violating citizens' rights in protests.
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SportCoronavirus: The slow death of the American all-you-can-eat buffet
Buffets, beloved by many Americans, are rapidly changing their business model to adapt to the virus.
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SportJohn Lewis: Former presidents join tributes to civil rights icon
Former US presidents have paid tribute after the civil rights icon died of cancer, aged 80.
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SportObituary: Civil rights champion John Lewis
John Lewis forged his legacy as a champion for civil rights and racial equality in the 1960s.
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vendredi 17 juillet 2020
SportCivil rights icon and congressman John Lewis dies aged 80
Lewis, who was the last of the Big Six civil rights leaders, was diagnosed with cancer in December.
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SportWhy I fell in love with Irish dancing
Morgan Bullock was accused of "cultural appropriation" after a video of her Irish dancing went viral.
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SportCoronavirus: Donald Trump vows not to order Americans to wear masks
His remarks come as infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci urged people to wear face coverings.
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SportFederal agents 'abuse power' in Portland protester arrests
Men wearing camouflage and driving unmarked cars grabbed demonstrators without explanation.
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SportCoronavirus: US v other countries... did it mess up its reopening?
By the time most Americans emerged from lockdown restrictions, a second surge was already under way.
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SportCould Canada's worst mass shooting have been avoided?
Questions still remain three months after Gabriel Wortman went on a rampage across Nova Scotia.
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SportFahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada CEO's assistant charged with his murder
The body of Fahim Saleh was found decapitated and dismembered in his Manhattan apartment on Tuesday.
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SportUS Navy investigates massive four-day USS Bonhomme blaze
Temperatures on board raged up to 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit as flames ravaged the warship.
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SportUS military effectively bans Confederate flag with new policy
The flag of pro-slavery states during the US Civil War is no longer authorised on military property.
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SportRuth Bader Ginsberg: Supreme court justice has cancer again
Top liberal US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has recurrence of cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
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SportTwitter hack: FBI investigates major Twitter attack
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are among the public figures whose accounts were hacked by fraudsters.
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SportProtests after Detroit teen detained over missed homework
Michigan's supreme court says it will review the original family court ruling against 'Grace'.
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SportCoronavirus: Georgia governor sues Atlanta over face mask rules
It comes as Atlanta signalled it would defy an order barring the enforcement of public mask usage.
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SportCoronavirus aid: California man arrested over fraud claim
A California man is accused of gambling away federal aid intended for businesses hit by coronavirus.
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jeudi 16 juillet 2020
SportUS farmers' beef with Burger King over cow fart ad
The fast food chain released a video to promote efforts to change cow diets to combat climate change.
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SportUS firms 'collaborating' with China - Barr
Such dealings with Beijing risk undermining the liberal order, the US attorney general says.
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SportNorth Carolina's Asheville unanimously approves reparations for slavery
The city council approved a bill to use tax money to help black residents through community funding.
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SportCoronavirus: Russian spies target Covid-19 vaccine research
The UK, US and Canada say state-backed hackers tried to steal coronavirus vaccine research.
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SportJohnny Depp was never violent to me, says ex-partner Winona Ryder
Johnny Depp's ex-fiancee says it is "impossible to believe" claims from Amber Heard that he was violent.
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SportChina says a US travel ban on Communist Party members would be 'pathetic'
US media earlier reported the Trump administration was considering a travel ban on party members.
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SportPresident Trump and Ivanka criticised over Goya support
The pair shared endorsements for the Hispanic food brand on social media, prompting ethics concerns.
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SportBreonna Taylor: Kenny Stills arrested during Kentucky protest
Stills was one of 87 people detained during protests over the police killing of Breonna Taylor.
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SportDel Mar: Racing suspended as 15 jockeys at US track test positive for coronavirus
Racing is suspended at the Del Mar track in California after 15 jockeys test positive for coronavirus.
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SportMegan Thee Stallion 'suffered gunshot wounds', apparently injuring foot
The hit US rapper says she's "grateful to be alive" after apparently being injured in the foot.
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mercredi 15 juillet 2020
SportWayfair: The false conspiracy about a furniture firm and child trafficking
It's gone global, and involves a US-based furniture company and unfounded allegations of human trafficking.
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SportBrad Parscale replaced as Trump's campaign manager
Brad Parscale was reportedly blamed by Mr Trump's inner circle for a botched rally in Oklahoma.
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SportSay Her Name: 'Black women are killed by police too'
The campaign group Say Her Name believes deaths of black women at the hands of police are overlooked.
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SportGeorge Floyd's death: Police body camera footage emerges
George Floyd is seen pleading with policemen as they try to force him into their car, US media say.
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SportElon Musk and Bill Gates 'hacked' in apparent Bitcoin scam
Posts have appeared on a number of Twitter accounts requesting transfers in the cryptocurrency.
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SportTrump weakens environmental law to speed up infrastructure projects
The president hails the changes as "historic", but critics say they are designed to avoid scrutiny.
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SportCoronavirus: US disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci calls White House attacks 'bizarre'
Dr Anthony Fauci says recent efforts by the Trump administration to discredit him are "nonsense".
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SportJohnny Depp and Amber Heard: Couple rowed 'like schoolchildren', says ex-employee
A former employee tells a libel case that the couple's arguments escalated from "banal beginnings".
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SportRihanna and Jay-Z want justice for Danroy Henry
Rihanna, Jay-Z and other celebrities want justice for a black student shot by a white police officer.
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SportWhy Pompeo's dog photo may be a coded China insult
The US secretary of state's photo of his dog with her toys may carry a message for Xi Jinping.
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SportViola Davis: I betrayed myself and my people in The Help
The Oscar-nominated 2011 film was created in the "cesspool of systemic racism", the actress says.
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SportJeff Sessions loses bid for Senate seat to Trump-backed Tommy Tuberville
The US ex-attorney general, who incurred Trump's wrath in 2018, is defeated in Alabama.
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SportFahim Saleh: Pathao and Gokada entrepreneur found dead in New York
Fahim Saleh, 33, who co-founded Gokada and Pathao, was found dead in his flat.
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SportNick Cannon: US TV host fired by MTV owner in anti-Semitism row
The star is dropped by MTV's parent company, which said he "promoted hateful speech" in a podcast.
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mardi 14 juillet 2020
SportNew York Times to move Hong Kong staff to Seoul over press freedom fears
The paper warns the city's new security law is undermining Hong Kong as a global media hub.
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Sport'You call me selfish for not wearing a mask?'
Maskless Florida activists support a restaurant owner's decision to not require face coverings.
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SportNaya Rivera: Glee star died of accidental drowning, California officials say
Her body was found several days after she went missing last week during a boating trip with her son.
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SportTrump: 'What a terrible question to ask'
Asked why black Americans are still being killed by police, the US president says: "So are white people."
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SportTrump says he has ended preferential treatment for Hong Kong
The president says he has also signed a bill to impose sanctions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong.
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SportBiden sets out $2tn plan for carbon-free electricity by 2035
The Democratic presidential candidate says "let's not waste any more time" as he outlines $2tn plan.
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SportMichigan face mask row ends in fatal police shooting
A Michigan officer kills a man suspected of stabbing someone who chided him for not wearing a mask.
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SportRuth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court oldest justice treated for possible infection
The 87-year-old undergoes a procedure to clean out a bile duct stent in Baltimore's hospital.
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SportCoronavirus: The last-round fight for NYC's bastions of boxing?
With no clear path to reopening, New York's boxing gyms fear they may never return after the pandemic.
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SportForeign students in US: Trump administration drops deportation plans
Foreign students had been told they were at risk if their classes moved online during the pandemic.
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SportBig US banks set aside $28bn in downturn warning
JP Morgan, Citigroup and Wells Fargo warn loans may turn sour as the pandemic hits businesses.
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SportHarvey Weinstein: Judge rejects $18.9m settlement
Dozens of women would have shared the payout but other accusers had objected to its terms.
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SportOfficer saves three-week-old baby who choked on milk
The officer saved a three-week-old baby girl who was choking on milk, as her mother watched.
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SportAmazon's hand-washing policy in spotlight
As part of legal action brought by workers in New York, Amazon's policy on toilet breaks is debated.
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SportRare Super Mario becomes highest-selling video game
The auctioned game, still in its original 1985 packaging, sold to an anonymous bidder for $114,000.
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SportJohnny Depp 'insulted by Amber Heard during Bahamas trip', says his employee
The sixth day of a libel case hears that Amber Heard "berated" her then partner on a Christmas trip.
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SportCoronavirus surged as nightlife returned in Arizona
Jimmy Flores used to think coronavirus was "fake news" until he ended up in hospital.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell due to appear at bail hearing
The British socialite denies grooming underage girls for the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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SportIran executes man convicted of selling missile information to CIA
The ex-defence ministry employee was accused of selling information about Iran's missile programme.
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SportNaya Rivera: Glee cast and other stars pay tribute
Lea Michele and Jane Lynch are among those paying respect, after the actress's death was confirmed.
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lundi 13 juillet 2020
SportUS Supreme Court allows federal executions
US Supreme Court clears the way for first executions of federal prisoners for 17 years
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SportCoronavirus: California reimposes sweeping restrictions amid virus spike
The governor has rolled back reopening plans across the state as virus cases soar.
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SportJohnny Depp and Amber Heard: She was 'the abuser', says Depp's ex-PA
A libel case hears that Johnny Depp, who denies domestic violence allegations, was a victim of abuse.
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SportCoronavirus: How did Florida get so badly hit by Covid-19
Florida is becoming the new US epicentre - but what's behind the rising case counts?
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SportNaya Rivera: Glee actress's career in pictures
The actress, whose body has been found at a US lake, was one of the stars of the hit US TV series.
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SportCoronavirus: Why attitudes to masks have changed around the world
Boris Johnson and Donald Trump both publicly wore face masks for the first time. Why now?
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SportRoger Stone: President Trump's clemency wipes fine and supervised release
The president's former adviser was due to begin a prison term on 14 July after lying to Congress.
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SportSouth China Sea dispute: China's pursuit of resources 'unlawful', says US
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China is treating the disputed waters as its "maritime empire".
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SportTrudeau admits 'mistake' while facing third ethics inquiry in office
Canada PM says he should have recused himself from contract talks with charity that paid his family.
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SportCoronavirus: White House targets US disease chief Dr Anthony Fauci
A memo leaked over the weekend said several officials were "concerned" by Dr Fauci's past comments.
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SportNaya Rivera: Police find body in search for Glee star
The star went missing on Wednesday after going boating with her young son at a lake in California.
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SportNaya Rivera: Police doing 'everything we can' in search for Glee star
Divers and teams using sonar equipment resume the search for actress Naya Rivera in California.
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SportUbisoft: Sexual misconduct probe sees three senior heads resign
Three more top executives at game-maker Ubisoft step down as the company investigates allegations.
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SportCoronavirus: Disney heir and Ben & Jerry’s call for higher taxes
Some of the world’s richest people want governments to raise taxes on them to help pay for Covid-19.
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SportWashington Redskins to retire controversial team name following review
The review follows a fresh wave of calls to scrap a team name long-criticised as racist.
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SportRomance scam: US woman freed after year as hostage in Nigeria
The 46-year-old woman from Washington DC was held for more than a year and lost $48,000, police say.
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SportUS Navy ship fire: Sailors and fire crew injured
At least 21 sailors needed medical care following a fire on the vessel, moored at San Diego Naval Base.
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SportXinjiang: Rubio and Cruz hit with tit-for-tat China sanctions
The move comes after the US sanctions Chinese officials for Beijing's actions in Xinjiang.
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SportCoronavirus: Florida sets new state daily case record of 15,299
A 24-hour tally of 15,299 new coronavirus cases eclipses the worst rates seen in New York in April.
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SportActress Kelly Preston dies aged 57
The actress and wife of John Travolta died after a "two-year battle with breast cancer", he says.
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SportLisa Marie Presley's son Benjamin Keough dies at 27
Benjamin Keough was the only grandson of the late Elvis Presley.
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dimanche 12 juillet 2020
SportDaniel Lewis Lee: First US federal execution to go ahead after 17 years
The execution of convicted murderer Daniel Lewis Lee had been blocked on Friday by a federal judge.
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SportThree generations on the impact of George Floyd's death
Three generations of one family discuss their experiences of racism and whether things are changing.
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SportRoger Stone: Robert Mueller defends indictment over Russia probe
Ex-US special counsel Robert Mueller intervenes after President Trump commutes an aide's jail term.
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samedi 11 juillet 2020
SportCoronavirus: Donald Trump finally wears mask in public
The US president previously said he could not see himself wearing a mask in public.
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SportChop in Seattle: Why this police-free protest zone ultimately failed
On 8 June protesters set up a police-free protest zone in the city. Less than a month later, it had been dismantled.
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SportCoronavirus: The chaplains toiling on the frontlines
Spiritual care workers have been thrust onto the frontlines in new ways during this global pandemic.
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SportWalt Disney World reopens in Florida amid Covid-19 surge
Visitors are required to wear masks, socially distance and have temperature checks on arrival.
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SportRoger Stone: Critics blast Trump for commuting ex-adviser's jail term
Democrats condemn the US president's decision to spare ex-adviser and friend Roger Stone from prison.
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vendredi 10 juillet 2020
SportRoger Stone: Trump commutes ex-adviser's sentence
The president has said all along the self-proclaimed political dirty trickster was treated unfairly.
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SportJada Pinkett Smith tells Will Smith of her 'relationship'
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith were talking on her Facebook chat show Red Table Talk.
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SportGoya Foods: Hispanic brand faces boycott for praising Trump
Democrats including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have urged customers to stop buying Goya Foods products.
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SportTikTok: Amazon tells employees to remove app from phones
The company asks its employees to remove the TikTok app from their phones over "security risks."
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SportGhislaine Maxwell requests bail due to 'significant' coronavirus risk
The British socialite denies grooming underage girls for the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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SportCoronavirus: How bad was the crisis in US care homes?
America's elderly are dying at an alarming rate in care homes, but the picture remains incomplete.
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SportTrump and Supreme Court: How has it changed America?
This court has been billed the most conservative in modern history. But does it vote that way?
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SportNaya Rivera: Glee star likely drowned in tragic accident, police say
Naya Rivera was reported missing after going on a boating trip with her four-year-old son.
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SportBlues singer Lady A responds to name row: 'I am not going to be erased'
The blues singer is being sued over her name by the band formerly known as Lady Antebellum.
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SportHushpuppi's lawyer says FBI 'kidnapped' Nigerian Instagrammer from Dubai
"Hushpuppi", who posts about his extravagant lifestyle, is accused of multimillion-dollar fraud.
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SportWhat are the questions for Ghislaine Maxwell?
The arrest of Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend has reignited interest in her and her alleged role in Epstein's abuse of minors.
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SportPop Smoke: Five arrested in connection to rapper's death
The rapper, whose debut album was released this month, was killed in a suspected robbery in February.
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jeudi 9 juillet 2020
SportBiden challenges Trump with ‘Buy American’ economic plan
The Democrat promises a jobs boom, savaging President Trump's record on the economy and Covid-19.
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SportUS Supreme Court rules half of Oklahoma is Native American land
The justices decide an eastern swathe of the state should be recognised as part of a reservation.
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SportBlack Lives Matter: From social media post to global movement
Black Lives Matter has sparked a hashtag, grass-roots organisations, and a collective of activists.
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SportRobert Fuller: Hanging death of black man ruled suicide
Robert Fuller's death sparked suspicion but investigators say he had history of mental illness.
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SportUS sprinter's 'world record' ruled 15m short
Noah Lyles briefly appeared to have set an astonishing new 200m world record - beating Usain Bolt's best by 0.29 seconds - before it was revealed he had run 15m short.
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SportTeachers express concern about US schools reopening
President Trump's press secretary said it was safe to reopen and that "the child will always come first".
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SportUS sanctions Chinese officials over Xinjiang 'violations'
China is accused of mass detentions and religious persecution of the Uighur Muslims.
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SportMichael Cohen, Trump's ex-lawyer, ordered back to jail
He had been released from prison to home confinement over coronavirus concerns.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Pew survey on US attitudes to police reveals changes
Support for officers has declined slightly, but most oppose cuts to police funding, a survey finds.
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SportTrump 'must hand over records to NY prosecutors'
He must pass his financial records to prosecutors but not to lawmakers, the US Supreme Court rules.
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SportUS student visas: 'A lot of students I know are scared for the future'
International students at US universities talk about the uncertainty immigration changes have caused.
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SportLady A sue Lady A: Ex-Lady Antebellum take legal action against singer
The band formerly known as Lady Antebellum take legal action against a 61-year-old blues singer.
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SportFacebook bans 'Roger Stone disinformation network'
The ally of US President Donald Trump was convicted of lying to Congress.
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SportJohnny Depp accuses Amber Heard of misleading psychiatrist
The Hollywood star tells a libel hearing his ex-wife told "porkie pies" about him to a doctor.
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SportUS Supreme Court to rule on revealing Trump tax returns
The court will test claims from President Trump's lawyers he enjoys total immunity while in office.
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SportMLS returns: Nani helps Orlando beat Inter Miami after powerful protest
Nani scores a 97th-minute winner for Orlando as MLS action returns and players from across the league stage a powerful protest.
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mercredi 8 juillet 2020
SportGlee star Naya Rivera missing after boat trip with son
A search is under way after the actress's four-year-old is found alone in a boat on a California lake.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Officer told dying man to 'stop yelling'
Newly released transcripts show the unarmed black man said more than 20 times he could not breathe.
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SportMelania Trump sculpture in Slovenia set on fire on US Independence Day
Police investigate after the statue of the US first lady was targeted in her hometown on 4 July.
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SportMe Too founder Tarana Burke: Movement not over now Weinstein is in jail
Tarana Burke says jailing Harvey Weinstein was "astonishing" but not what the campaign is about.
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SportWhy monuments in the US are being taken down
Statues of leading figures of the Confederacy, as well as those that depict people of colour as inferior, are being reconsidered.
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SportUS surpasses three million coronavirus cases
Despite surges in new infections, the White House wants to press forward with school reopenings.
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SportCanada projects $343bn deficit amid Covid 'uncertainty'
The government has been pumping money into the economy to mitigate the effects of the pandemic.
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SportTexas set to resume prisoner executions amid pandemic
The death penalty will be the first issued by Texas in five months and comes as the virus rages in the state.
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SportUniversity of California names first Black president
Michael Drake will be the first black president in the university system's 152 year history.
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SportAlexander Vindman, witness 'bullied by Trump', quits US military
Alexander Vindman testified against the president ahead of his impeachment trial.
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SportBrooks Brothers seeks bankruptcy protection amid pandemic
Founded more than 200 years ago, the business clothier is the latest US retailer hit by the pandemic.
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SportCoronavirus: Elite universities sue over US visa ruling
They say withdrawing visas from foreign students whose courses move fully online is "chaos".
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SportMary Kay Letourneau: Teacher who married boy she raped dies at 58
Mary Kay Letourneau had two children with Vili Fualaau, both conceived when he was under 15.
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SportKanye West: Presidential hopeful wants to run the White House like Wakanda
The rapper and presidential hopeful wants to run the White House like Wakanda.
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SportCoronavirus: Biden vows to reverse Trump WHO withdrawal
President Trump's Democratic rival will put the US back in "on day one" if he wins November's poll.
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mardi 7 juillet 2020
SportJK Rowling joins 150 public figures decrying 'cancel culture'
The letter, also signed by Malcolm Gladwell and Gloria Steinem, denounces "a vogue for public shaming".
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SportFBI director: China is 'greatest threat' to US
China is working be the world's superpower "by any means necessary," Christopher Wray said.
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SportFive shocking passages in Mary Trump's tell-all book
Mr Trump allegedly cheated his way into university and cannot "experience the entire spectrum of human emotion".
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SportWhat unites young people against Obama and Trump
The push to bring down memorials has renewed criticisms of "cancel culture" from current and past presidents.
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SportBlack America Speaks: What black radio makes of this moment
"Hunted" because of my race: The BBC tunes in to black-owned radio stations amid national upheaval.
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SportCoronavirus: Trump moves to pull US out of World Health Organization
The president follows up his vow to leave the world health body by formally notifying the UN.
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SportCoronavirus: Moguls and lobbyists get millions in government aid
Kanye West's apparel brand, Jared Kushner's family and Donald Trump's lawyer were among the recipients.
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SportIndiana officials probe alleged lynching of black activist
Vauhxx Booker says he was attacked by men with a Confederate flag who threatened to 'get a noose'.
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SportDeSean Jackson: Philadelphia Eagles to take 'appropriate action' over anti-Semitic posts
Philadelphia Eagles say they will take "appropriate action" after wide receiver DeSean Jackson shared anti-Semitic quotes on social media.
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SportWashington Redskins: Major retailers drop merchandise
The American football team is under increasing pressure to change its name.
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SportVanessa Guillen: Army confirms remains are of slain soldier
Specialist Vanessa Guillen, who went missing in April, was allegedly killed by a fellow soldier.
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SportDeutsche Bank faces $150m fine for Jeffrey Epstein ties
New York regulators cited "significant compliance failures" at the German bank.
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SportCoronavirus: Anger over US decision on foreign students' visas
Foreign students whose courses move completely online may have to move universities to stay in the US.
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SportDakota Access Pipeline: Judge suspends use of key oil link
The pipeline, which protesters fought against, is ordered to conduct a fresh environmental review.
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lundi 6 juillet 2020
SportStephanie Winston Wolkoff: Melania Trump's former aide to publish book
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff has claimed she was "thrown under the bus" by the White House.
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SportUS to withdraw visas for foreign students if classes moved fully online
Some foreign students may need to move to a university with in-person classes to stay in the US.
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SportCoronavirus: Disease detectives track an invisible culprit
They're working frantically to stop the pandemic spreading. And sometimes that means some awkward conversations.
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SportCharlie Daniels: Country and southern rock legend dies at age 83
The US singer and songwriter was best known for his country hit The Devil Went Down to Georgia.
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SportBubba Wallace: Nascar driver's defiant tweet over Trump's 'hate'
"Love over hate," Bubba Wallace says, after the president calls a story over a garage noose a "hoax".
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SportCharges filed against woman who called police on black birdwatcher
Amy Cooper was shown on video falsely claiming that a black birdwatcher had threatened her life.
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SportFrederick Douglass: Historic US black activist's statue toppled
Activists say the incident may have been in retaliation for recent attacks on slavery-linked monuments.
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SportEU threatens escalation in tariff fight over Boeing and Airbus subsidies
The EU says it will act "decisively" if the US imposes new tariffs, escalating a row about aviation subsidies.
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SportNick Cordero: Broadway actor dies aged 41 of coronavirus complications
Nick Cordero suffered sepsis infections and mini-strokes and had a leg amputated while in hospital.
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SportRyan Adams apologises for 'mistreating' women
"I will never be off the hook," says the musician, a year after allegations of abuse surfaced.
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Sport'Spaghetti Western' composer Ennio Morricone dies
The prolific composer's credits included the "spaghetti" Westerns that made Clint Eastwood a star.
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dimanche 5 juillet 2020
SportBrain-eating amoeba: Warning issued in Florida after rare infection case
Since 1962, Florida has reported only 37 cases of the deadly pathogen, which attacks brain tissue.
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SportViewpoint: What Donald Trump gets wrong about Somalia
Somalia has become caught up in the US election campaign thanks to Donald Trump, writes Ismail Einashe.
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SportBlack Lives Matter: Can viral videos stop police brutality?
Do viral videos like the one captured of George Floyd's death actually reduce police abuse?
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SportCoronavirus: FDA chief refuses to back Trump's vaccine prediction
Unlike President Trump, Dr Stephen Hahn says he "can't predict" when a Covid-19 vaccine will arrive.
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SportGettysburg 'flag-burning hoax' sees armed far-right groups assemble
A fake call served to mobilise far-right militias to descend on the Gettysburg battleground site.
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SportCoronavirus: Records broken at socially distanced hot dog contest
Safety measures did not put off the champions, who ate 75 and 48.5 hot dogs respectively in 10 minutes.
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SportKanye West again says he will run for president
The US rapper claims that he has entered the 2020 race but it is unclear if he has actually registered.
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samedi 4 juillet 2020
Sport'Email from dad after his death made my birthday’
How one father's email after his death has led people to share their stories of grief and loss.
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Sport'I left her as a baby - 16 years later she saved my life'
When Matjames Metson hit rock bottom after Hurricane Katrina, it was the daughter he hadn't seen for 16 years who turned his life around.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell 'won't speak about Prince Andrew', says friend
Ghislaine Maxwell will not speak about Prince Andrew as part of a potential plea deal, according to a friend.
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SportCoronavirus clouds US 4 July Independence Day events
Beaches are closed and fireworks cancelled as the US scales back 4 July amid surging Covid cases.
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SportDonald Trump orders creation of national heroes garden
Angry at the toppling of statues, President Trump wants US heroes honoured in a new national garden.
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SportSeattle protest: Two women seriously injured by car
The women are seriously injured as the vehicle careers into protesters on a closed highway.
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SportElijah McClain: Denver officers fired for pictures mocking man's death
Three officers are sacked in Denver, Colorado after they shared photos re-enacting a chokehold.
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vendredi 3 juillet 2020
Sport'Fourth of July isn't for people who look like me'
What does the Fourth of July mean to black Americans?
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SportCoronavirus: What makes a gathering a ‘superspreader’ event?
How can a two-hour choir practice lead to 53 Covid-19 infections? We ask an expert.
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SportMount Rushmore: Trump to host 4 July event despite virus concerns
The president promises a tremendous 3 July, but critics fear the event is risky as virus cases rise.
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SportDriving into the art of Vincent Van Gogh
Toronto's immersive exhibition allows audiences to experience art from the comfort of their car.
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SportWe Charity pulls out of $664m Canada student grant contract
The decision comes amid criticism over the sole-source $664m contract to administer the programme.
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SportRideau Hall: Canada Armed Forces member faces 'multiple charges'
Justin Trudeau lives on the estate but was not home when an armed forces member entered the gates.
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SportWhite couple charged for threatening black family
Footage of the incident in Orion Township near Detroit has been viewed millions of times.
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SportReckful: Twitch and gamers pay tribute after star's death
Streaming platform Twitch said it was "devastated" at the loss of a "streaming pioneer".
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SportRedskins sponsor, FedEx, urges team to rebrand
FedEx has told the Washington DC-based American football team to change its controversial name.
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jeudi 2 juillet 2020
SportVanessa Guillen: Woman charged over missing soldier 'killed with hammer'
Cecily Aguilar is accused of helping to dismember and bury the body of a missing Fort Hood soldier.
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SportArmed man held after entering Trudeau's estate
Justin Trudeau was not home when a member of Canada's armed forces drove into Rideau Hall's gates.
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SportCoronavirus: Protest, rally or eating out - Where is riskier?
Dr Georges Benjamin breaks down the risks of going into crowds and how best to protect yourself.
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SportCoronavirus: Texas governor mandates wearing of face masks
Texans who refuse to don the coverings in public settings could be fined up to $250.
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SportFourth of July: Why this Independence Day will be unlike any other
With the usual parades and events on hold, it's set to be a unique year for US Independence Day.
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SportWNBA player helps secure release of man wrongfully convicted
Jonathan Irons, 40, was behind bars for 20 years for a crime that occurred when he was just 16.
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SportZuckerberg: Advertisers will be back to Facebook 'soon enough'
Facebook's chief dismisses claims in leaked comments that the ads boycott poses a financial threat.
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SportJeffrey Epstein ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell arrested by FBI
She faces charges including conspiracy to entice minors to travel to engage in illegal sex acts.
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SportUS firms create record 4.8 million jobs in June
The reopening of businesses has spurred job growth but a rise in Covid-19 cases may hamper recovery.
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SportXinjiang: US seizes 'forced labour' Chinese hair imports
The products came from Xinjiang - where a million Muslims have been detained for "re-education".
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Sport'Why is Trump calling Black Lives Matter a symbol of hate?'
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany defends Trump's comments on the Black Lives Matter movement.
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SportHong Kong: US passes sanctions as nations condemn new law
The US House Speaker said the law was a "brutal, sweeping crackdown" against Hong Kong's people.
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mercredi 1 juillet 2020
SportWhy Texas is seeing a surge in coronavirus cases
In the last week, the state has seen upwards of 6,000 new cases every day and hospitals are reaching capacity.
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SportCIA did not verbally brief Trump on Russia report, says official
Mr Trump wasn't briefed on Russian allegations due to unverified information, a CIA official says.
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SportCoronavirus: 'I'm all for masks,' says Trump in change of tone
The president shifts course after his fellow Republicans urge Americans to wear face coverings.
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SportSeattle police move in to clear protesters from Chop zone
A number of people are arrested in the zone, set up amid protests over the killing of George Floyd.
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SportCoronavirus: US buys nearly all of Gilead's Covid-19 drug remdesivir
The US will acquire almost all the next three months' production of the drug from Gilead.
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SportTrump, Russia and the Taliban: The story in 300 words
It's a complicated story about bounties and back channels. Let's break it down.
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SportCoronavirus: How we are living with the virus in Florida and Texas
Residents of two US states where infections are ballooning describe how it's affecting them.
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SportEd Henry: Fox News anchor fired over 'wilful sexual misconduct' claim
A complaint against Ed Henry involving a co-worker was made last week, Fox News said.
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SportUnidentified human remains found in search for Vanessa Guillen
The unidentified remains were found in the hunt for a 20-year-old soldier missing since April.
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SportHarvey Weinstein: Some accusers denounce $19m 'sellout' settlement
Dozens of women would share a proposed $18.9m (£15.3m) payout to settle two lawsuits.
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SportOklahoma woman shot while trying to remove Nazi flag
Authorities say a man shot her in the back after she took it from his front porch in Oklahoma.
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SportTrump approves plan to withdraw 9,500 US troops from Germany
The president has accused Germany and other Nato members of not contributing enough to the alliance.
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