Tens of thousands of people in Boulder County were forced to flee their homes on Thursday.
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vendredi 31 décembre 2021
SportBetty White: Biden leads tributes for Golden Girls actress
The long-time Hollywood star died on Friday at the age of 99 after an eight-decade film and TV career.
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SportTV's Golden Girl Betty White dies, 99
A look back at the life and career of the comedy actress, "American institution" and animal activist who has died aged 99.
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jeudi 30 décembre 2021
SportColorado wildfires: Tens of thousands evacuated as blazes spread
Some 30,000 people north of Denver are told to leave their homes and a state of emergency is declared.
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SportUkraine tensions: Putin tells Biden new sanctions could rupture ties
The US and Russian presidents spoke by phone for almost an hour amid rising tensions over Ukraine.
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SportThe 'heartbreakingly beautiful' art of Laurie Anderson
The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing.
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SportAvoid cruises even if vaccinated, CDC tells Americans
It says there has been an increase in onboard cases since the emergence of the Omicron variant.
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SportTeva Pharmaceuticals found liable in New York opioid trial
A New York State jury has found the drug maker help fuel the state's deadly opioid epidemic.
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SportVirginia Confederate monuments likely headed to black history museum
A black history museum and culture centre in Richmond may soon receive the controversial memorials.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Survivors speak of relief after guilty verdict
Ghislaine Maxwell could face the rest of her life in jail after being convicted of sex-trafficking.
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SportTiger shot dead at Naples Zoo in Florida after biting cleaner's arm
A cleaner had tried to pet or feed the animal in an unauthorised area, the sheriff's office said.
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mercredi 29 décembre 2021
SportGhislaine Maxwell guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse girls
A jury in New York convicts her of recruiting and trafficking teenagers in a "pyramid of abuse".
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: How accusers' testimony brought her down
This was a victory for the women who fought to bring Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator to justice.
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SportWho is Ghislaine Maxwell? The downfall of a favourite daughter
How Ghislaine Maxwell went from being the toast of high society to a convicted sex trafficker.
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SportUkraine tensions: Biden and Putin phone call seeks 'diplomatic path'
The presidents of the US and Russia will speak again in a bid to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine.
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SportAlaska 'Icemageddon' warning follows heat record
The coldest US state faces weather extremes after heavy snowfall and torrential rain.
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SportValentina Orellana-Peralta: US teen shot dead by police 'died in mother's arms'
The parents of a 14-year-old girl killed by a stray police bullet while shopping demand justice.
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mardi 28 décembre 2021
SportCovid: US and France report record daily case rises
However, US officials said it was possible the figures were an overestimate due to reporting delays.
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SportJohn Madden: Legendary NFL coach and commentator dies at 85
John Madden, the much-loved American football coach and commentator, has died aged 85.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell jury told to meet every day because of Covid
The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial asks jurors to deliberate every day.
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SportRobert E. Lee: Virginia workers open Civil War era time capsule
The 130-year-old capsule contained flags, books and bullets related to the Confederate States.
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SportRichard Marcinko: Seal Team Six founder dies at 81
Richard Marcinko played a vital role in boosting America's counter-terrorism capabilities but was a divisive figure.
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lundi 27 décembre 2021
SportCovid: US halves isolation time for asymptomatic infection
The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) recommends five days isolation for asymptomatic Covid cases.
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SportUS animal shelter shocked after 800 parakeets surrendered
A Detroit animal shelter said the birds were handed over in a "very unhealthy situation".
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SportJean-Marc Vallée: Canadian filmmaker dies aged 58
The director's works included Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and the TV series Big Little Lies.
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SportUS snowstorms: California and other western states battered
Almost 30in (76cm) of snow fell in parts of northern California and Nevada in a 24-hour period.
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dimanche 26 décembre 2021
SportCovid: Travel chaos spills into new week
More than 1,300 flights are scrapped on Monday, capping off a tough festive period for travellers.
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SportCovid: Travel misery for tens of thousands as flights are cancelled
Chinese and US airlines are hardest hit amid a surge in Covid cases in many countries.
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SportRoe v Wade US abortion rights lawyer Sarah Weddington dies
Sarah Weddington won the landmark 1973 US Supreme Court case that legalised abortions in the US.
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SportDemi Skipper plans to keep trading after hairpin-to-house swap
TikToker Demi Skipper made headlines this month when she successfully traded items until she got a house.
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samedi 25 décembre 2021
SportSurfer killed in apparent shark attack in California
Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve.
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vendredi 24 décembre 2021
Sport'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event
A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.
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SportPolice stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room
The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party.
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SportTesla disables gaming while driving feature
It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving.
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SportChris Noth: Fourth woman accuses Sex and the City actor of assault
US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002.
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SportJames Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview
Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school.
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SportJames Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong
The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students".
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SportOmicron: US to lift travel restrictions from southern Africa
The White House said the measures were no longer necessary amid a US explosion of Omicron cases.
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jeudi 23 décembre 2021
SportDaunte Wright death: US 'Taser mixup' ex-officer guilty of manslaughter
A former officer who fatally shot a black motorist during a traffic stop has been found guilty.
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SportCapitol riot: Proud Boy pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate with authorities
Matthew Greene is believed to be the first far-right group member to plead guilty and co-operate.
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mercredi 22 décembre 2021
SportWatch two babies plucked alive from tornado rubble
Their grandmother tucked them in a bathtub with a Bible and a blanket before the Kentucky twister hit.
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SportPhiladelphia congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight
The lawmaker's government phone and ID were among belongings that the two robbers also snatched.
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SportHow this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic
Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles.
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SportUSA stun Ireland in historic cricket game
Ireland are stunned by the United States, who win the historic first Twenty20 International between the sides by 26 runs in Florida.
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SportCovid-19: Canada expands pandemic relief programmes amid Omicron surge
Canadian provinces are reporting record-breaking case counts as Omicron becomes the dominant strain.
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SportCovid: Who is not vaccinated in the US and what's the risk?
We break down the facts on who's getting the shot and who's not - and each group's odds of survival.
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SportTurkey arrests US diplomat over alleged passport handover
Police say the US man gave the document to a Syrian trying to travel to Germany from Istanbul airport.
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SportUS safety body to probe Tesla on in-car gameplay
It follows a complaint from an owner who discovered he could play games while driving.
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SportRogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado lorry driver's sentence sparks uproar
The 110-year prison sentence for the Colorado lorry driver sparks calls for leniency and reform.
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mardi 21 décembre 2021
SportOnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief
The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.
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SportCovid Omicron: Biden buys 500m test kits to tackle surge
The US will also deploy more military medics amid fears the holiday season will boost a Covid spike.
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SportBoeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns
The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry.
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SportChris Noth: Sex and the City actresses show support for accusers
Three Sex And The City actresses issue a joint statement after co-star is accused of sexual assault.
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SportThe Matrix's real-world legacy - from red pill incels to conspiracies and deepfakes
As The Matrix returns, we explore the enduring legacy of the franchise in culture, tech and beyond.
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lundi 20 décembre 2021
SportHow Covid deepened America's teacher shortages
Classrooms across the US have been emptied of educators - and the pandemic has made it worse.
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SportElon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year
The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill.
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SportYoung pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school
An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC.
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SportProsecutors call Ghislaine Maxwell 'sophisticated predator' in closing arguments
Prosecutors say Ms Maxwell was a "sophisticated predator" of vulnerable children. She denies all charges.
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SportTimed Teaser: Bruce Springsteen's back catalogue - who bought it?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportWhat is the metaverse?
From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is.
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dimanche 19 décembre 2021
SportSenator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill
Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it.
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SportCovid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns
The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated.
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SportDrakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival
The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival.
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samedi 18 décembre 2021
SportBBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam
The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings.
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SportSports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award
American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award.
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vendredi 17 décembre 2021
SportEthiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US
Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US
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SportAfghanistan to Wisconsin: Refugees dream of home
Some of the 13,000 Afghan refugees living at a US military base in Wisconsin reflect on new lives.
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SportTheranos trial of Elizabeth Holmes hears closing arguments
The prosecution says Elizabeth Holmes ran a "house of cards"; the defence liken her to a brave captain of a sinking ship.
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SportSir Rod Stewart pleads guilty to battery over Florida hotel 'punch'
The singer and his son clashed with a Florida hotel guard who refused them entry to a party.
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SportSon's tribute to 'bawdy, fertile matriarch' goes viral
A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media.
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jeudi 16 décembre 2021
SportRust: Police obtain search warrant for Alec Baldwin's phone
Police investigating the fatal shooting on the Rust film set obtain a warrant for the actor's phone.
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SportUS Congress passes import ban on Chinese Uyghur region
The bill overcame opposition from Coca-Cola, Nike and Apple and an initial lack of White House support.
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SportUS FDA permanently allows mail-order abortion pills
The Food and Drug Administration made permanent a temporary pandemic-related measure.
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SportHow billionaires pay less tax than you
Corporate giants use a mantra known as Buy Borrow Die to avoid paying income tax, say analysts.
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SportBiden grants Medal of Honor to first black soldier since Vietnam
Sgt Alwyn Cashe was among three US veterans to receive the highest US military award from the president.
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SportUS panel recommends J&J shots be sidelined after clot deaths
Nine people have died from extremely rare side effects linked to Johnson & Johnson's jab.
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SportHaiti kidnappers release remaining missionaries
The missionaries from the US and Canada were abducted in mid-October by a powerful crime gang.
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SportTikToker Demi Skipper trades up from a hairpin to a house
Demi Skipper started with a hairpin and traded it up until she got a house.
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SportEx-McDonald's boss to repay $105m over sexual relationships
The fast food chain claimed that Mr Easterbrook had lied about three sexual relationships with employees.
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SportClaudette Colvin: Civil rights pioneer has record cleared
Ms Colvin was the first person to be arrested for challenging Montgomery's bus segregation policy
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mercredi 15 décembre 2021
SportKentucky tornadoes: Lost photos found 140 miles away
How a photo found on a Kentucky farm is being returned to its owner thanks to social media sleuths.
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SportMichelle Odinet: Louisiana judge faces calls to quit over home video slurs
Judge Michelle Odinet says she took a sedative and has "zero recollection" of the incident.
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Sport'If you eat here, you're dining with rats'
Some New Yorkers are cooling on the craze for street-side restaurant sheds, due to noise and vermin.
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SportFederal Reserve to withdraw stimulus more quickly
The US central bank will reduce its stimulus more rapidly, and expects to raise interest rates next year.
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SportKentucky tornado: My father was killed in the storm
Katie Fields lost her dad in the Kentucky tornadoes - moments after speaking with him on the phone.
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SportDerek Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd civil rights case
The former police officer is already serving a 22 year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd.
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SportMegan Thee Stallion 'told to dance' by Tory Lanez before alleged shooting
Rapper Tory Lanez is accused of hurting the songwriter after a party in Hollywood in July 2020.
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mardi 14 décembre 2021
SportMark Meadows: Trump ex-chief of staff in contempt of Congress
The Democrat-led House of Representatives rebuked Mark Meadows for defying a congressional panel.
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SportUS Congress narrowly votes to raise debt limit
The measure, which raises the limit by $2.5tr (£1.9tr), comes days before a potential US default.
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SportCovid-19: US surpasses 800,000 pandemic deaths
More than a quarter of lives lost in the pandemic came after all US adults were eligible for a vaccine.
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SportKentucky tornadoes: I spent my 40th birthday trapped under rubble
Kyanna Parsons-Perez never imagined that her 40th birthday would be spent pinned to the floor of the Mayfield candle factory.
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SportToronto police release video of 'suspect' in billionaires' 2017 murders
Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead at home four years ago, but police have made no arrests.
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SportPhillip Adams: Ex-NFL player who shot six dead had CTE brain disease
US footballer Phillip Adams' brain showed evidence of damage linked to repeated head trauma.
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SportTrump's son urged father to intervene in 6 January Capitol riot
Donald Trump Jr urged his father's aides to get the ex-president to stop the mob, text messages show.
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SportApple launches Android app to address AirTags tracker fears
Apple releases an Android app to find its AirTag location trackers, in case they are misused.
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SportInstagram sorry for blocking user named metaverse
The company admits an artist with the Instagram name @metaverse was wrongly blocked for "impersonation".
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SportKentucky tornadoes: Two-month-old girl is youngest victim
The parents of Oaklynn Charleigh Koon say their hearts are "shattered" over their daughter's death.
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lundi 13 décembre 2021
SportAmazon criticised over safety at tornado-hit warehouse
The firm said events happened quickly at the Illinois site and it was "deeply saddened" by the deaths.
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SportCanada offers up to $40bn to compensate indigenous children
It comes after a lengthy legal battle over the abuse of native children held in government care.
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SportMiami is banking on cryptocurrency and New York wants in
MiamiCoin and NYCCoin are experiments designed to put these cities on the cryptocurrency map.
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SportApology to US teachers over 'dash for cash' charity stunt
The US bank that donated the cash said they will give more after the "degrading and insulting" event.
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SportUS tornadoes: Photos show devastation from deadly storms
Aerial images and photographs show the devastation on the ground across multiple states.
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SportGolden Globes: Belfast and The Power of the Dog lead field for troubled awards
The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and Sir Kenneth Branagh's Belfast lead the race.
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Sport'It's the definition of hell on Earth'
Residents in the US state are sifting through the rubble that was once a town.
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dimanche 12 décembre 2021
SportAnd Just Like That: Peloton responds with parody ad after shares tumble
The exercise equipment maker released an online parody after a scene that sent its shares tumbling.
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SportKentucky tornadoes: Death toll likely to pass 100, governor says
Rescue workers have continued to scour the rubble but hopes of finding survivors are waning.
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SportHoward University: Why these students slept out in tents on campus for weeks
After reports of mould and rodents in dorms, protesters at Howard University took over a campus building.
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SportKentucky tornadoes: 100 year-old-church destroyed in seconds
Nomia Iqbal reports from the ruins of the Mayfield First United Methodist Church in Kentucky.
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SportAnne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire, dies aged 80
The American author was best known for her 1976 gothic novel Interview with the Vampire.
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samedi 11 décembre 2021
SportKentucky tornadoes: Biden reaches out to affected US states
He promises the government will do all it can to help, as the death toll is expected to pass 100.
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SportAlan Shepard: Bezos space company sends first US astronaut's daughter to space
Laura Shepard Churchley's father, Alan, became the first American in space in 1961.
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SportUS Olympic boycott: Uyghurs and Hong Kongers react
Protesters at the US Capitol welcomed the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing games, but say more is needed.
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SportTornadoes causing chaos across several US states
People are reported to be trapped after a roof collapsed at an Amazon warehouse.
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vendredi 10 décembre 2021
SportGhislaine Maxwell trial: Prosecutors rest case after 10 days
Prosecutors have said Ms Maxwell ran "a pyramid scheme of abuse" with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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SportWho could be most affected by US abortion changes?
Any changes to US abortion laws will disproportionately impact younger, poorer and black women.
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SportIsabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire hit with US visa restrictions
Isabel dos Santos, daughter of a former Angolan president, is accused of "significant corruption".
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SportUS Supreme Court says Texas abortion clinics can sue over law
The Supreme Court leaves controversial Texas abortion law in place, but allows lawsuits
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SportUS inflation hits highest level for 40 years
Prices rose 6.8% in the year to November with the cost of fuel, used cars and food rising fastest.
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SportLarry Hoover: Kanye and Drake set aside feud for prisoner concert
The former friends stage a concert in a bid to free Larry Hoover, who's been in jail for decades.
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SportDonald Trump swears in criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu’s loyalty
The former president rails against his once-close ally, and says he saved Israel from destruction.
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SportJulian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
Judges are reassured by US promises to reduce the risk of the Wikileaks founder taking his own life.
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jeudi 9 décembre 2021
SportCapitol riot: US appeals court rejects Trump's request to block files
A panel investigating the Capitol riot wants to see the ex-president's White House records.
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SportJussie Smollett: Actor found guilty of lying about attack
A jury convicted the former Empire actor of five of six counts of felony disorderly conduct.
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SportNew York’s Met museum to remove Sackler name from exhibits
The Sackler family founded Purdue Pharma, which manufactured opioids linked to the deaths of thousands.
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SportUS-led coalition against IS ends combat mission in Iraq
Troops will remain to "advise, assist and enable" Iraqi security forces to stop a resurgence of IS.
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SportJosh Duggar: Ex-reality TV star found guilty of child porn charges
Images of children as young as toddlers were traced back to a computer linked to the US TV star.
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SportAstroworld: Travis Scott says he was unaware fans were hurt
The US rapper says he only discovered the impact of a deadly crowd surge after the festival in Texas.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Jury sent home for day after lawyer falls sick
The lawyer - who has a non-Covid-related illness - is needed for questioning of an upcoming witness.
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SportFather and son arrested on suspicion of starting Caldor fire
The massive blaze burned through more than 220,000 acres in California this past summer.
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SportCanadian man charged over ransomware attacks
The 31-year-old is accused of co-ordinating cyber-attacks on businesses and individuals.
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mercredi 8 décembre 2021
SportUS Coast Guard pull body from a car near brink of Niagara Falls
The US Coast Guard recovered a body from a car stuck in the rapids at the edge of the Niagara Falls.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Ex-boyfriend of accuser corroborates account
The accuser, known in court as Carolyn, alleged she had sex with Jeffrey Epstein from age 14 to 18.
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SportRussia Ukraine: Sending US troops not on table - Biden
The US president says a Western response to a Russian invasion would not include boots on the ground.
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SportCapitol riot: Lawmakers to hold ex-Trump chief of staff in contempt
Donald Trump has urged his former aides to refuse cooperation with the 6 January House panel.
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SportDaunte Wright: Manslaughter trial of ex-police officer begins
The former officer said she meant to use a Taser when she shot dead black motorist Daunte Wright.
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SportBoss says sorry for 'blundered' mass Zoom firing
Vishal Garg says he "is deeply sorry" for sacking 900 staff in an online meeting.
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mardi 7 décembre 2021
SportAmazon services down for thousands of users
Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: Suspect in murder of journalist arrested in Paris
French media say Khaled Aedh Alotaibi was arrested at Charles-de-Gaulle airport on Tuesday.
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SportInstagram announces changes ahead of political grilling
Platform boss unveils new safety features a day before being quizzed by the US Senate.
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SportRohingya sue Facebook for $150bn over Myanmar hate speech
The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar.
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SportBillionaire hands over antiquities worth $70m
Michael Steinhardt is banned for life from buying such treasures following an investigation.
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SportGrammy Awards: Drake withdraws nominations
The decision has reportedly been made at the request of Drake and his management.
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lundi 6 décembre 2021
SportEmmett Till: US closes investigation without charges
The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied.
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SportWall Street watchdogs probe Trump media firm deal
At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of investment.
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SportJussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'
Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'
An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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SportUS boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.
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SportNasa unveils new class of astronaut candidates
The six men and four women could fly to the space station and on future missions to the Moon.
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SportAmid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves
The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.
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SportTimed Teaser: Donald Trump raised $1bn for a social media app called...?
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SportNew York's workers must all have vaccine by 27 December
The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December.
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dimanche 5 décembre 2021
SportThomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo
The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting.
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SportBob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.
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SportVeteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98
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samedi 4 décembre 2021
SportAfghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces
US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces.
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SportPacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat
Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings.
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SportChris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother
The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother fight off sexual harassment claims.
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SportBiden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion.
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SportMichigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week
The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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vendredi 3 décembre 2021
SportMichigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents
US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun.
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SportRussia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'
Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports.
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SportParag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms.
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SportWest Side Story: Spielberg on casting the film from Latin American community
Director Steven Spielberg on why he cast the film's Latin American characters from that community.
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Sport'Don’t do it,' mother texted Michigan suspect
The Michigan teen suspect's parents are accused of "egregious" conduct and overlooking warning signs.
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SportBiden signs stopgap funding bill, averting government shutdown
US lawmakers have avoided a shutdown that would have left millions of federal employees unpaid.
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SportMichigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter
Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun.
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SportActor Kal Penn to play Toronto Raptors 'superfan' in biopic
Nav Bhatia has attended almost every Raptors home game since the team was established in 1995.
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SportOregon police seek clues in poisoning of eight wolves
Conservation groups call the deaths a "huge setback" for Oregon's endangered wolf population.
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SportEx-nurse gets 10 years in prison for raping incapacitated patient
The woman later gave birth at the Arizona clinic where she has been since she was a toddler.
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SportUS jobs growth falls far short of expectations
Employers took on 210,000 new workers in November, less than half the number that had been expected.
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SportFourteen arrested over spate of Los Angeles smash-and-grab raids
The mayor says Covid rules which allowed all the suspects to be released pending trial should change.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Employee told 'not to look Jeffrey Epstein in the eye'
A former housekeeper said Ghislaine Maxwell acted as 'lady of the house' at Jeffrey Epstein's US home.
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jeudi 2 décembre 2021
SportUS government shutdown averted hours before deadline
The US Congress passes a bill to fund federal agencies until 18 February, avoiding a costly shutdown.
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SportUS creditors can now DM debtors on social media
The new rule lets debt collectors text and direct message millions of Americans who default on loans.
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SportBiden blasted for reviving Trump's Remain in Mexico policy
Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death".
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SportAfter 43 years in jail, exonerated man on life outside
After 43 years in jail, exonerated US man Kevin Strickland describes bewilderment at life on the outside.
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SportLaverne & Shirley star Eddie Mekka dies aged 69
The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom.
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SportAntonio Brown: Tampa Bay Buccaneers player banned for misrepresenting vaccination status
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is one of three players to be disciplined for misrepresenting their Covid-19 vaccination status.
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SportEpstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22.
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SportOmicron: Biden to unveil new Covid-19 winter measures
Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant.
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SportMeghan wins ruling in Mail on Sunday privacy fight
The Duchess of Sussex took action after the paper carried extracts of a letter to her father.
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SportMLB lockout: Baseball owners and players' union in impasse after agreement expires
Major League Baseball locks out its players after failing to agree a new collective bargaining agreement with the players' union - preventing clubs from signing or trading players.
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SportCovid: Trigger of rare blood clots with AstraZeneca jab found by scientists
Researchers in Cardiff and the US work out how the Covid jab may be linked to the extremely rare clots.
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SportUS and Mexico to restart Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
More than 60,000 asylum seekers have been sent back to Mexico under the controversial programme.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Defence lawyers seek to discredit key accuser
Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial.
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SportHome Alone house available to book on Airbnb
The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only.
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mercredi 1 décembre 2021
SportEpstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22.
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SportCanadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'
MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed.
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SportWhen Jesus is used to steal from his flock
William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions.
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SportMichigan school shooting: Suspect, 15, charged as an adult
Ethan Crumbley, 15, allegedly killed four students and injured seven others on Tuesday.
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SportArizona officer fired after fatally shooting man in wheelchair
Tucson police officer Ryan Remington fired nine shots at the 61-year old suspected shoplifter.
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SportUS Supreme Court hears landmark abortion case
The court's eventual ruling may cut off abortion access for tens of millions of American women.
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SportAstroworld: Half of victims' families reject Travis Scott's funeral costs offer
The star's offer to pay funeral costs was a bid to "lessen public outcry", say victims' families.
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mardi 30 novembre 2021
SportFacebook reverses Kyle Rittenhouse search policy
The company had blocked searches for the US teen after he was acquitted of killing two people.
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SportHow a Mississippi challenge could upend abortion rights
The Supreme Court is being asked to overturn the 1973 ruling that legalised abortion in the US.
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SportVictims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage
Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida.
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SportLara Logan: Fox News host condemned over Fauci Nazi doctor comments
Lara Logan compared Dr Anthony Fauci to Joseph Mengele - the Auschwitz doctor known as the "Angel of Death".
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SportCNN's Chris Cuomo suspended over help to governor brother
The CNN anchor provided extensive advice to Andrew Cuomo while he was facing sex abuse allegations.
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SportAlice Sebold apologises to man cleared of her rape
Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold.
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SportMichigan school shooting: Student kills three and wounds six
The suspect, a 15-year-old student, was taken into custody five minutes after police were called.
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SportEmma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years
Emma Coronel Aispuro pleaded guilty to conspiracy and drug charges in June
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Epstein pilot testifies he flew Prince Andrew
The paedophile financier's pilot tells a court he also flew Bill Clinton and Donald Trump on the jet.
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SportWhy US abortion laws could be changed by Supreme Court ruling
If Roe v Wade is overturned, millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions.
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SportMike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights
The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court.
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lundi 29 novembre 2021
SportJack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder?
The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.
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SportCapitol riot: Michael Jackson imitator clashes with judge in court
The Jesus Christ Superstar cast member was accused by a judge of spewing "gobbledygook" in court.
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SportLabour shortage: Is Santa Claus coming to town this year?
With less Santas donning their suits and more demand for holiday cheer, Santa will be in short supply.
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SportMark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release
Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir.
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SportCovid: Biden urges calm over Omicron fears
No cases of the strain have been detected in the US, but Mr Biden called its arrival "inevitable".
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SportTimed Teaser: Which mammal made its last crypto trade?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportEnes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship
Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name.
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SportVirgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'
Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind.
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SportIran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks
The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus.
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SportTwitter founder Jack Dorsey expected to step down as chief executive - reports
The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company, media reports say.
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SportJussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial
The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies.
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SportWeek in pictures: 20-26 November 2021
A selection of powerful images from across the globe, taken this week.
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dimanche 28 novembre 2021
SportGhislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City
The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
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SportUS and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal
Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause.
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SportVirgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41
Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer.
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SportKevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m
Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit.
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samedi 27 novembre 2021
SportCovid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?
The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine.
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vendredi 26 novembre 2021
SportMusical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91
The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.
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SportBiden: Fact-checking claims about US economic progress
President Biden says things have improved for the US economy, but is he right?
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SportCovid: US joins EU in restricting flights from S Africa over new coronavirus variant
Flights from eight African nations to be blocked as new variant is classified as being "of concern".
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jeudi 25 novembre 2021
Sport'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'
Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend.
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SportUpcoming Moon missions spur the search for new spacesuits
Nasa has asked the private sector to design new spacesuits that can be used on the Moon.
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mercredi 24 novembre 2021
SportWhat Ahmaud Arbery's murder exposes about America
Ahmaud Arbery died in a 'modern-day lynching' - locals say the spectre of racism is always present.
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SportWhat I learnt eating at 8,000 Chinese restaurants
David R Chan's decades of dining at 8,000 Chinese eateries has taught him about America and himself.
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SportAhmaud Arbery: Three US men guilty of murdering black jogger
The white men pursued and shot dead Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia in what some called a modern-day lynching.
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SportAntique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists
Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s.
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SportPentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace
It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena".
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mardi 23 novembre 2021
SportAhmaud Arbery: 'He was wonderful in every way'
In an exclusive BBC interview, Ahmaud Arbery's sister remembers the jogger killed by three white men.
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SportChild is sixth fatality in Wisconsin parade car-ramming
Prosecutor say a sixth person - a child - died in the attack on a Christmas parade in Wisconsin.
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SportKevin Strickland exonerated after 42 years in Missouri prison
Kevin Strickland was arrested at age 18 and convicted of a triple murder he did not commit.
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SportCrypto US constitution bidder refunds hit by high fees
Investors in an ill-fated scheme to buy the rare US document are being offered refunds with a catch.
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SportUS jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally
Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence.
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SportWalgreens, CVS, and Walmart fuelled opioid crisis, Ohio jury finds
A federal court finds Walgreens, CVS and Walmart helped create an oversupply of addictive painkillers.
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SportUS to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices
The move is being taken together with other major oil consuming nations, including China and the UK.
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SportThrone Speech: Trudeau's Liberals lay out parliamentary agenda
Justin Trudeau needs cross-party support to pass indigenous rights, climate and affordability laws.
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SportAhmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder
Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia.
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SportBrian Laundrie: US blogger Gabby Petito's fiancé 'died by suicide' - family lawyer
Brian Laundrie, who was found dead last month, was a person of interest in his fiancée's murder.
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SportGun makers ask US court to dismiss Mexico's claim for damages
The firms reject Mexico's accusation they are responsible for the violence inflicted by drug cartels.
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SportParkland shooting families settle FBI lawsuit
The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode".
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SportLush to stop some social media until it's 'safer'
The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges".
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lundi 22 novembre 2021
SportKyle Rittenhouse says his case 'has nothing to do with race'
"I support the BLM movement," says the teen, who was acquitted of shooting three during racial unrest.
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SportWaukesha Christmas Parade: Who were the victims?
A nurse, a teacher and a bank worker are among the dead in the Waukesha Christmas parade horror.
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SportKevin Spacey to pay $31m to studio after abuse claims
The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims.
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SportLeBron James given first ever NBA suspension
LeBron James is suspended for one match for the first time in his career after clashing with Isaiah Stewart as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.
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SportWisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers
"Little girls flying through the air." Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror.
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SportWisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims
At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade.
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SportGroveland Four: US judge clears men wrongly accused of rape after 72 years
Four black men wrongly accused of raping a white teenager are exonerated after 72 years.
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SportWisconsin: Suspect named after car ploughs into Waukesha Christmas parade
At least five people have been killed after a speeding SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration.
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SportJerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair
President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Brother Ian says she will not get fair hearing at trial
Ian Maxwell says negative reporting of his sister may prejudice her trial on sex trafficking charges.
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SportTimed Teaser: For how long did Kamala Harris have presidential powers?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportTiger Woods shares a clip for first time since accident of him hitting shots
Former world number one Tiger Woods shares the first footage of him hitting golf balls since he was seriously injured in a car accident in February.
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dimanche 21 novembre 2021
SportWaukesha: Fatalities after car ploughs into Wisconsin parade
Police say some people have died after a car drove into a Christmas parade in the city of Waukesha.
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SportThe art of a great urban wildlife photo
Andrew Budziak spends his nights photographing the animals of Toronto, Canada.
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SportHaiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted
Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe.
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SportKyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US
Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one?
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samedi 20 novembre 2021
SportKyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder
Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder.
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SportSan Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money
Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash.
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vendredi 19 novembre 2021
SportKyle Rittenhouse: Biden 'angry' after teen cleared of shootings
The president expresses dismay after a teen who shot dead two men during racial unrest is cleared.
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SportKyle Rittenhouse: US reacts to teen’s acquittal
Here is how the public reacted as a jury cleared Kyle Rittenhouse of homicide in a Kenosha protest last year.
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SportBritish Columbia: Petrol rations after Canada storm
More than 100 soldiers have so far been deployed to Canada's west, with thousands more on standby.
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SportIn pictures: British Columbia devastated by catastrophic floods
The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history.
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SportKyle Rittenhouse: The moment court hears 'not guilty' verdict
The jury delivers its verdict - not guilty on all charges - after more than three days of deliberations.
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SportKyle Rittenhouse: US teenager cleared over Kenosha killings
A jury clears the 18-year-old of homicide and all other charges following a politically divisive trial.
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SportAntony Blinken: What we've learnt from new US policy on Africa
"Africa is the future," says US Secretary of state Antony Blinken, but what will change?
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SportCovid: Canada authorises Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5-11
It is the first vaccine approved for use among children of this age group in the country.
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SportUS House votes to pass $1.9tn social spending plan
The Build Back Better Act now heads to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles.
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SportKamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)
Vice-President Kamala Harris will take control as Joe Biden undergoes his annual health check.
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SportElijah McClain: Family of murdered black man to receive $15m
Elijah McClain was put in a chokehold and injected with ketamine after being stopped by police.
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SportJimmy Hoffa: Deathbed confession sparks long missing US union boss body hunt
The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case.
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jeudi 18 novembre 2021
SportInstagram: US states investigate how platform targets children
A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated.
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SportThe doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid
The former head of the US state's vaccine rollout has been forced out after threats and taunts.
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SportBiden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses.
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SportTravis McMichael says Ahmaud Arbery was no threat during chase
One of the men accused of murdering black jogger Ahmaud Arbery testifies that the victim didn't threaten him.
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SportGirl shot by police and teenagers charged: Who is responsible?
An eight-year-old died from police gunfire - so why are two teenagers being charged for her murder?
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SportJulius Jones: School walk-outs and protests as execution looms
Julius Jones is due to be executed on Thursday, but his last hope rests with the Oklahoma governor.
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SportVancouver storm: A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia
British Columbia was hit with a major storm this week that cut transport links.
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SportMalcolm X's 1965 assassination: Convictions of two men to be quashed
Two of the men convicted of the 1965 killing did not get the justice they deserved, prosecutor says.
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SportCrypto bid to buy US constitution print raises over $40m
A group called ConstitutionDAO is crowd-funding an auction bid, but there are concerns.
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mercredi 17 novembre 2021
SportThe Office star who made a million dollars on Cameo
The Office star, Brian Baumgartner has made more than $1m making personalised videos on Cameo.
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SportBritish Columbia storm: Cows rescued from storm floods by jet ski
People had to move cows to higher ground after devastating flooding in Canada's British Columbia.
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SportAlec Baldwin: Rust script didn't call for gun to be fired, lawsuit alleges
A crew member is suing the actor over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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SportYoung Dolph: Rapper fatally shot in Memphis cookie store
Stars such as Megan Thee Stallion and Chance The Rapper are paying tribute to the rap star.
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SportCapitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley sentenced to 41 months in prison
Jacob Chansley became one of the most recognisable figures from the 6 January siege on the Capitol.
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SportUS annual drug overdose deaths hit record levels
Experts say the pandemic and an increase in synthetic opioids like fentanyl contributed to the rise.
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SportBritney Spears grateful for 'little things' in life after conservatorship
The singer says having "little things" like car keys and a bank card back makes "a huge difference".
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SportLA's Staples Center to be renamed after cryptocurrency firm
The Staples Center in Los Angeles will be renamed the Crypto.com Arena in a $700 million deal.
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SportDaBaby: DaniLeigh charged with assaulting partner
Rapper DaBaby calls police after allegedly being assaulted by his girlfriend, US police say.
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mardi 16 novembre 2021
SportHeated protests outside court ahead of Rittenhouse verdict
Demonstrators argue angrily in Wisconsin as a jury deliberates in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
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SportDeadly storm cuts transport links around Vancouver
A woman has died in what one official described as the "worst weather storm in a century".
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SportUS Congress to punish lawmaker over violent meme
Republican Paul Gosar tweeted a video depicting sword attacks on Joe Biden and a congresswoman.
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SportNew York allows revellers at New Year's Eve celebrations
People who are vaccinated will be allowed into Times Square with proof of vaccination.
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SportWhat are President Biden's challenges at the border?
He has faced a spike in border crossings and criticism over deportations among other concerns.
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SportLife after deportation: 'Living the Mexican dream'
The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside.
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SportAhmaud Arbery: What you need to know about the case
The fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery drew national attention. The trial over his death is underway.
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SportAmazon to pay $500,000 for not sharing Covid data
The delivery giant left its workers "terrified and powerless", says California's attorney general.
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SportBritish Columbia left devastated after storm
Some areas in the province saw more rain in 24 hours than the average for the month of November.
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SportCovid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill
The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill.
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SportGoogle: US technology giant to invest $740m in Australia
The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity.
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SportOllie the comfort dog makes getting jabbed a little easier for California children
Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab.
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Sport‘Democrats aiming for a 21st Century FDR moment’
US President Biden’s agenda will do an enormous amount of good, congressman Ritchie Torres says.
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lundi 15 novembre 2021
SportBiden-Xi talks: Leaders begin first face-to-face virtual summit
Taiwan has recently become a point of growing contention between both countries.
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SportThe harmonious US city run by Muslim Americans
Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government.
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SportKyle Rittenhouse: Weapons charge against accused US teen dropped
The judge dismissed the charge ahead of closing arguments by prosecutors and defence on Monday.
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SportSteve Bannon surrenders to face contempt charges
Mr Bannon, a former White House advisor to Donald Trump, has surrendered to FBI officials.
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SportTimed Teaser: How did Adele help a marriage proposal?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportDanny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail
Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence.
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dimanche 14 novembre 2021
SportAstroworld: Boy, nine, dies days after crush at Travis Scott festival
Ezra Blount is the youngest of 10 people killed after panic broke out during rapper Travis Scott's show.
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SportTrump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say
The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group.
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SportJoe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks
The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade.
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SportJair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil
Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact?
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SportJapan's former princess Mako leaves for New York after giving up title
Mako was forced to give up her titles when she married her "commoner" husband last month.
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SportUS covered up deadly air strike in Syria, New York Times reports
The strike occurred in the last stronghold of the so-called Islamic State in Syria in 2019.
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SportFBI probes cyber-attack emails sent from internal server
The agency is investigating after thousands of messages were sent warning of a possible cyber-attack.
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SportUS bank robber identified after decades-long hunt
Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago.
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samedi 13 novembre 2021
SportGlen de Vries: William Shatner's spacecraft partner dies in plane crash
Glen de Vries went to the the edge of space with Star Trek actor William Shatner just one month ago.
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vendredi 12 novembre 2021
SportIqaluit: A month without clean water in Canada's north
Frustration is growing in the Canadian city of Iqaluit after fuel contaminated the water supply.
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SportCan California save itself from the flames?
Unprecedented drought and heat, combined with bad land management, have culminated in historic wildfires.
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SportSummer Zervos: Ex-Apprentice drops lawsuit against Trump
Mr Trump declares himself "totally vindicated" as Summer Zervos abandons her long-running lawsuit.
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SportBritney Spears released from 13-year conservatorship
An LA judge terminates a legal guardianship set up by the 39-year-old pop star's father in 2008.
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SportDontae Sharpe: US man wrongfully imprisoned for 26 years pardoned
Dontae Sharpe's pardon follows a BBC documentary on the miscarriage of justice in his case.
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SportTeddy bear lost in Glacier park returned to 6-year-old girl
Naomi Pascal and her beloved bear are back together again after a long year apart.
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SportSteve Bannon charged with contempt of Congress
Former Trump strategist charged after refusing to testify to committee investigating US Capitol riot.
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SportAstroworld: Dozens more lawsuits filed over deadly festival crush
A woman who was at the festival told reporters that said didn't know she was buying a "death ticket".
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SportUS police officer sues boss over KKK note
Keith Pool says superiors ignored numerous examples of racist abuse by former Chief Anthony Campo.
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jeudi 11 novembre 2021
SportUS journalist Danny Fenster gets 11 years jail in Myanmar
A Myanmar military court has sentenced US journalist Danny Fenster to 11 years in jail.
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SportUS Olympian Sunisa Lee 'pepper sprayed in racist attack'
Gold medallist Sunisa Lee says the suspects also shouted slurs at her during the incident in Los Angeles.
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SportCapitol riot: Court temporarily blocks release of Trump files
Files chased by the Capitol riot inquiry will not be released until an appeals court hears the case.
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SportUS women are being jailed for having miscarriages
More and more American women are facing prison for allegedly harming their unborn baby by using drugs.
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SportTomb of the Unknown Soldier now 100 years old
A century ago an unnamed serviceman was laid to rest in America's most venerated military cemetery.
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SportLateral flow tests: Americans react to seeing UK rapid testing
A British nurse explains how at-home, fast Covid tests changed her life - and what the US can expect.
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SportElon Musk: Tesla boss sells $5bn of shares after Twitter poll
Part of the share sale was based on a pre-arranged trading plan set up in September.
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SportJudge says Texas school mask mandate ban violates disabled student rights
A US judge said the ban cannot be enforced as it violates the federal rights of disabled students.
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mercredi 10 novembre 2021
SportAlabama boy certified as world's most premature baby
Curtis Means defied all odds after he was delivered in Birmingham, Alabama, weighing just 420g.
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SportKyle Rittenhouse: US teen gunman's lawyers seek mistrial
Attorneys for Kyle Rittenhouse ask for the murder case to be tossed after the judge rebuked prosecutors.
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SportUber sued by Justice Department for overcharging disabled people
The Justice Department says Uber's 'wait time' fees discriminate against people with disabilities.
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SportFlint water crisis: $626m settlement reached for lead poisoning victims
Twelve people died and many children in a Michigan city were exposed to lead poisoning in 2014-15.
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Sport'Wilson' volleyball head from Cast Away film sold for $308,000
The iconic film prop was Tom Hanks' only companion in the Oscar-nominated 2000 film Cast Away.
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SportKyle Rittenhouse: Accused teen takes stand in his own defence
Kyle Rittenhouse, 18, broke down in tears as he told he court he shot three men in self-defence.
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SportMyanmar charges US journalist with terrorism
Danny Fenster, already on trial, is now facing new charges which could lead to a life sentence.
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SportUS prices rising at 6.2%, fastest rate for three decades
Prices rose 6.2% in the year to October, pushed up by higher costs for food and fuel.
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SportJoe Biden to host first 'Three Amigos' summit since 2016
The three leaders will likely affirm neighbourly ties after strained relations under Donald Trump.
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SportNasa's Moon return pushed back to 2025
The first Nasa mission to return to the surface of the Moon has been delayed by one year to 2025.
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SportHuma Abedin: Hillary Clinton aide on laptop that may have lost the election
The FBI reinvestigated Hillary Clinton's emails after seizing a laptop from Huma Abedin's then-husband.
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mardi 9 novembre 2021
SportLife at 50C: Lytton - the town that burned down in a day
Lytton saw the highest-ever temperature recorded above the latitude of 50 degrees north.
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SportHarry says he warned Twitter boss ahead of Capitol riot
The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest.
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SportAstronauts return to Earth on SpaceX capsule
The astronauts spent 200 days in orbit on the International Space Station.
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SportLast rites rights of condemned around the world
A US death row inmate is fighting for a last rite. What rights to the condemned have around the world?
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SportCapitol riot: Trump's closest aides summoned to testify
Ten former White House aides are among the latest figures asked to testify by congressional investigators.
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SportAstroworld: Travis Scott should have stopped concert earlier, says fire chief
The US rapper had a responsibility to fans at his Astroworld event in which eight people were killed.
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SportNFL Pro-Bowler Frank Gore to fight NBA All-Star Deron Williams on Fury-Paul undercard
Retired NFL running back Frank Gore and ex-NBA point guard Deron Williams will meet in a heavyweight boxing match on the undercard of Tommy Fury's fight with YouTuber Jake Paul.
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SportAstroworld: Who were the victims?
Eight young people, aged 14 to 27, are dead after a Texas festival. Here's what we know about them.
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SportEmily Ratajkowski: Told to 'get ugly' for acting roles
In an interview with BBC Newsnight, she also spoke about her alleged sexual assault by Robin Thicke.
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SportRobinhood trading app hit by data breach affecting seven million
The popular US trading app suffered a social-engineering attack that compromised user details.
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SportRegular 10pm bedtime linked to lower heart risk
Synchronising sleep to match our internal body clock appears to be good for the heart, claim scientists.
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SportMetallurgist admits faking steel test results for US Navy subs
A metallurgist has pleaded guilty to fraud after faking the results of strength tests on steel.
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lundi 8 novembre 2021
SportWisconsin man shot by Kyle Rittenhouse pointed a gun at him
A protester acknowledges in court he was advancing with gun drawn on the teen when he opened fire.
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SportCalifornia couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'
Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims.
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SportThe photographer fighting to keep the America's wild horses wild
A photographer is using her art to inspire, hoping to keep the iconic animals at home on the range.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell to challenge accusers' memories
The British socialite will challenge allegations she groomed girls for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
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SportTimed Teaser: What did a Twitter poll tell Elon Musk?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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Sport'My brother died saving his fiancee from crush'
Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival was cancelled after eight people died following a crowd surge.
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SportTikTok: Missing girl found after using viral call for help sign
The hand gesture asking for help led to the rescue of a missing teenager in the US.
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SportUS music festival survivors recall crush panic
Festivalgoers caught up in the crush at Astroworld, which left eight people dead, recall their fear.
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SportAstroworld: Travis Scott and Drake sued over deadly US festival crush
The rapper faces legal action after at least eight people were killed during his Astroworld festival.
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dimanche 7 novembre 2021
SportHow will the US deal with a shortage of 80,000 truckers?
The chronic lack of lorry drivers in the US is adding to supply chain woes - and could get worse.
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SportUS-Canada border: After 19 months, families to reunite
The land border will soon fully reopen to vaccinated travellers, allowing families to reconnect.
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SportUS to reopen borders to vaccinated travellers after 20 months
A flood of foreign visitors is expected as tough restrictions on entry come to an end on Monday.
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SportNew York marathon: Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Albert Korir claim wins
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir won the women's race at the New York City marathon as compatriot Albert Korir claimed the men's title.
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SportAstroworld: Victims named as police probe US festival crush
Family and friends pay tribute to those who died at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in Houston.
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SportElon Musk holds Twitter vote over $21bn Tesla share sale
The Tesla boss promises to honour the outcome of the poll, whichever way it goes.
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SportHarvey Milk: US Navy launches ship named for gay rights leader
The USNS Harvey Milk is one of six new ships named after famous civil rights leaders.
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samedi 6 novembre 2021
SportFormer K-Pop star Henry Lau's art work on show in London
Former K-Pop boy band star Henry Lau trades the mic in for a tin of paint for his latest project.
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SportAstroworld: Criminal investigation into Texas festival crowd surge
Eight people died after a deadly crowd surge during a performance by rapper Travis Scott.
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SportUS court blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for companies
An appeals court blocks the administration's plan to drive vaccinations at larger businesses.
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SportBiden: Infrastructure bill is 'monumental step forward'
The long-delayed $1tn (£741bn) spending package is a major domestic win for the US president.
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SportTravis Scott 'devastated' by Texas festival deaths
The rapper says he is "absolutely devastated" by the deaths that occurred at his Astroworld festival.
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SportAstroworld: Eight killed after crowd surge at US music festival
Panic broke out after the crowd began to compress towards the stage at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival.
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vendredi 5 novembre 2021
SportUS lawmakers approve $1tn in infrastructure spending
The long-delayed bipartisan legislation is a major plank of President Biden's domestic agenda.
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SportChinese man convicted for stealing aviation trade secrets
US authorities say Xu Yanjun sought to steal trade secrets from US aviation companies.
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SportClimate change: The US state taking on an oil giant for greenwashing
The US state of Massachusetts is taking ExxonMobil to court for greenwashing.
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SportMan found naked inside wall of New York state theatre
Authorities said the man had been trapped for two days before he was heard calling for help.
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SportColin Powell: Funeral for 'great lion with big heart'
US presidents, past and present, attended the service to remember the former secretary of state.
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SportIowa teenagers charged with murder of Spanish teacher
Police say the two 16 year olds posted details of the killings to social media.
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SportAhmaud Arbery murder trial: Prosecutors say he was 'under attack'
The prosecution said the defendants had no knowledge of any crimes committed but assumed the worst.
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SportAlex Murdaugh: Hot shot lawyer in failed 'hit man suicide' plot indicted
Alex Murdaugh is accused of ordering a hit on himself so his son could collect life insurance money.
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SportUS sees sharp jobs growth and higher wages
Employers took on 531,000 extra workers in October in a sign the economy is picking up.
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SportCovid: Pfizer says antiviral pill 89% effective in high risk cases
The company stopped clinical trials early because initial results for the drug were so positive.
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SportUS Navy sacks commanding officers aboard crashed submarine
The officers are fired after the USS Connecticut struck an undersea mountain in the South China Sea.
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jeudi 4 novembre 2021
SportNew York's next mayor wants to be paid in Bitcoin
Newly elected mayor Eric Adams says he'd like his first three pay checks in the cryptocurrency.
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SportKirk Douglas assaulted Natalie Wood, her sister alleges
Lana Wood claims that Mr Douglas attacked her sister in 1955 when the late actress was a teenager.
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SportNostalgia-soaked photos immortalise legendary LA roller rink
Opened in 1979, Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace was a place for children and celebrities alike to skate.
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SportDoes the skyscraper still have a future?
China is limiting the number of tall buildings, at a time when offices across the world are filled with empty desks.
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SportAhmaud Arbery: Nearly all-white jury chosen in black jogger murder trial
The judge noted the appearance of discriminatory selection in the trial over Ahmaud Arbery's death.
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SportTrump-Russia Steele dossier analyst charged with lying to FBI
Igor Danchenko, who worked on a largely unsubstantiated 2016 dossier on Donald Trump, is arrested.
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SportLA 'jetpack man' was probably a balloon
Investigators think a figure seen flying over Los Angeles was actually a life-size inflatable.
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SportCupcakes recalled in US over metal fragment contamination fears
People are being warned not to eat the chocolate cakes which may have fragments of mesh wire.
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mercredi 3 novembre 2021
SportDeadly US drone strike in Kabul did not break law, Pentagon says
The attack that killed three adults and seven children was an "honest mistake", the Pentagon says.
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SportAmanda Knox on how she thinks her case would be viewed today
Amanda Knox talks about losing control of her identity during the Meredith Kercher murder investigation.
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SportHow a medieval English law affects the US gun control debate
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over how a medieval weapons statute affects US gun ownership.
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SportAhmaud Arbery: What do we know about the case?
The fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery has drawn national attention. Here's what we know.
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SportSchitt's Creek's Dan Levy on memes, representation and 'Ew David'
Dan Levy tells Newsbeat about iconic memes, the Rose family and LGBTQ+ representation on his show.
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SportBiden rejects blame for shock Virginia election defeat
The president cites schools, jobs, petrol prices and "Trump voters" as reasons for the defeat.
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SportUS central bank is reducing its bond-buying programme
The US central bank will reduce the $120bn a month support introduced to help the economy through the crisis.
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SportBritney Spears blames mum for 'ruining my life' with conservatorship
The star claims the legal arrangement was her mother's idea, and "she secretly ruined my life".
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SportHalloween's over - what should I do with my costume?
We asked experts: how bad is Halloween textile waste, and how can you avoid adding to it?
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SportAlec Baldwin shares post defending Rust film set safety
The actor shares a post from Rust's costume designer following the death of Halyna Hutchins.
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mardi 2 novembre 2021
SportWorld Series 2021: Atlanta Braves crush Houston Astros to win first Fall Classic since 1995
The Atlanta Braves clinch their first World Series title since 1995 after crushing the Houston Astros 7-0 at Minute Maid Park for a 4-2 series win.
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SportMinneapolis rejects move to replace police department
The vote comes six months after a white police officer was convicted of the murder of George Floyd.
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SportGlenn Youngkin: Republican seizes lead in Virginia governor race
A Republican gain in a state won comfortably by Mr Biden a year ago would unnerve his Democrats.
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SportUS mothers divided on vaccines for young children
Everyone in the Simon family contracted Covid-19, but their nine-year-old daughter McKenna went to hospital.
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SportCovid: US fully approves Pfizer vaccine for children over five
Children aged five to 11 can now receive the Pfizer jab, clearing the way for millions to get vaccinated.
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SportHenry Ruggs III: NFL star faces charges over fatal drink-driving crash
Henry Ruggs III will be charged with drink-driving resulting in death following the Las Vegas crash.
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SportFacebook to end use of facial recognition software
Facebook will now delete the "facial recognition templates" of more than one billion people.
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SportJob-seekers turn to TikTok to post 'CareerTok' CVs
Will the video sharing platform become the future of recruitment?
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SportKyle Rittenhouse trial: When can you shoot as self-defence?
A US teenager, 18, is now on trial over a fatal altercation during protests in Wisconsin last year.
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SportCOP26: US to stop methane leaks from oil and gas wells
The Biden administration plans to restore tough rules curbing one of the most potent greenhouse gases.
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lundi 1 novembre 2021
SportVirginia election: A tight race for the governor's mansion
The hotly fought gubernatorial battle could have serious implications for Joe Biden's presidency.
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SportCOP26: Was US President Biden asleep or just resting his eyes?
Video footage from the climate summit shows US President Joe Biden sitting with his eyes closed.
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SportSouth Asians react to Kal Penn coming out as gay
The actor revealed he is now engaged to a man he has been in a relationship with for 11 years.
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SportDr Aaron Beck: Cognitive behavioural therapy pioneer dies aged 100
Dr Aaron Beck's work is considered revolutionary worldwide for the treatment of mental health.
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SportUS Supreme Court hears arguments in controversial Texas abortion case
The justices will decide whether providers and the government can challenge Texas' abortion ban.
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SportMilitary officers condemn CIA torture as a stain on America
Military jury asks for clemency in case of Majid Khan and rebukes his alleged treatment by the CIA.
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SportTimed Teaser: Who entered the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportReal life Succession battle plagues Canada's largest telecoms firm
A bitter power struggle at Rogers Communications has gone from 'Succession' to 'Game of Thrones'.
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dimanche 31 octobre 2021
SportThe pumpkins taking a dive this Halloween
An underwater pumpkin carving competition has taken place off Key Largo, Florida.
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SportBam Bus: Three women, one cheating ex and an adventure
Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man.
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samedi 30 octobre 2021
SportAlec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting
In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend.
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vendredi 29 octobre 2021
SportPrince Andrew asks US court to dismiss case
The royal's lawyers argue Virginia Giuffre failed to sufficiently state her claims and is seeking a "payday".
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SportCovid-19 origins may never be known, US intelligence agencies say
But US agencies say the virus, first identified in China, was not developed as a biological weapon.
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SportCanada challenges compensation order for indigenous children
The Trudeau government opposes the court order to pay C$40,000 to each indigenous child.
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SportCalifornia condors: Virgin births discovered in critically endangered birds
Scientists discover California condors can give birth without any male genetic DNA.
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SportFetty Wap: US rapper charged with drug trafficking
The artist was arrested at a stadium in New York City before his concert.
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SportMike Ward: Comedian wins free speech case in top court
The legal row over a comedy routine about a young disabled singer has ended after nearly a decade.
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SportCharleston church shooting $88m settlement reached
Victims' families will be compensated for FBI negligence over a white supremacist's attack in 2015.
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SportHeather Mack: Bali 'suitcase murder' accomplice released early
Heather Mack had been in jail for helping to kill her mother and stuffing her body into a suitcase.
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jeudi 28 octobre 2021
SportCOP26: Arnold Schwarzenegger angered by world leaders' climate policies
The Terminator actor also says reducing meat intake does not have to mean sacrificing something.
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SportBiden lands in Europe with domestic spending plans in limbo
The US president is attending two summits, while his $2.75tn (£2tn) spending plans are up in the air.
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SportAndrew Cuomo: Ex-NY governor accused of groping in court filing
The criminal complaint alleges the ex-NY governor forcibly touched a woman at the governor's mansion.
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SportInside the controversial US gunshot-detection firm
BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots.
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SportTwo US neo-Nazis from 'the Base' jailed for terrorist plot
The sentence comes as part of a federal government crackdown on violent white nationalists.
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SportClimate change: Major US oil companies face grilling by Congress
The hearing in Congress marks the first time oil executives have answered climate questions under oath
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SportIn pictures: Papal meetings with past US presidents
A selection of photographs from the meetings between popes and presidents past.
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SportFacebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand
The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.
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SportNo Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say
The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages".
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SportChinese payment-terminal company searched by FBI
Pax Technology is a major provider of payment terminals worldwide.
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SportUS issues first gender-neutral 'X' passport
The document has an "X" in the gender box, to show the holder does not identify as male or female.
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SportBiden announces revamped $1.75 trillion social spending plan
The president said that his party was "on board" as he prepares to roll out a new spending bill.
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SportUS growth slows to just 2% as Delta hits economy
The US economy slowed sharply in the third quarter as the Delta variant of Covid continued to spread.
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SportSitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity
A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson.
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SportHelping Chinatown's elderly during the pandemic
A volunteer army is delivering hundreds of meals to elderly East-Asians in New York.
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mercredi 27 octobre 2021
SportTop US general says Chinese launch 'very concerning'
Gen Milley's comments were the first US acknowledgment of claims China tested a hypersonic missile.
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SportTheranos: DeVos family 'misled' before investing $100m
The former US education secretary was convinced Theranos's blood tests were a "game changer".
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SportAlec Baldwin film tragedy: Actor fired live round, police say
New Mexico authorities say it is too early to determine if arrests will be made or charges laid.
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SportPope Francis to visit Canada for indigenous reconciliation
The visit follows renewed attention on indigenous children who died at residential schools.
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SportUS begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited
Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist.
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mardi 26 octobre 2021
SportHuma Abedin: Clinton aide details sex assault by US senator
In a new book, Huma Abedin says she was assaulted after a senator invited her into his home.
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SportMort Sahl: Legendary comedian and satirist dies at age 94
His political satire spared no side and revolutionised how stand-up comedy is now performed.
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SportHollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attend first Wrexham game
Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney choose a Tuesday evening in Maidenhead to watch their club in action for the first time.
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SportMcDonald's workers in US strike again over sexual harassment
Workers at restaurants in 12 cities walk out amid claims the chain is failing to stop harassment.
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SportCanadian PM Justin Trudeau holds major cabinet shuffle
The major shuffle sees changes in portfolios including defence, the environment and foreign affairs.
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SportCharlottesville: Why are the ‘Unite the Right’ organisers on trial?
Nine people injured at the 2017 far-right 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia are suing organisers.
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SportPrince Andrew: Deadline set for depositions in sex assault civil case
The two sides have until 14 July 2022 to submit sworn testimony in the civil case, a US judge rules.
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lundi 25 octobre 2021
SportTimed Teaser: On the loss of Gunther, $1.5m trainers and more
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportBlue Origin: Jeff Bezos unveils plans for 'space business park'
His space company Blue Origin hopes its venture will replace the International Space Station.
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SportJohn Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing
Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s.
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SportChappelle slams cancel culture amid Netflix transgender furore
"I am not bending to anybody's demands," says the US comic of the transgender backlash he faces.
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SportHow a supply chain shortage hurts local businesses
A bottleneck could cost Daniel Liberson, an artisanal vinegar maker in Virginia, his small business.
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SportCovid vaccines: Paediatricians on frontlines of child jab plan
28 million US children between the ages of five and 11 may soon be in line to receive Covid jabs.
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SportCovid: Biden sets new rules as air travel to the US reopens
All foreign travellers to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.
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SportAlec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say
Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results.
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Sport'My internet addiction was out of control'
Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable.
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dimanche 24 octobre 2021
SportMichael Jordan's trainers sell for record $1.47m at auction
The US basketball legend wore the pair of red and white trainers during his first NBA season in 1984.
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SportJames Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59
The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.
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SportColombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US
US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord.
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SportCanada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast
The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land.
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SportKobe Bryant's wife Vanessa first heard of his death online
Vanessa Bryant said she learned about the death of her husband by seeing "RIP Kobe" notifications.
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SportHalyna Hutchins: Vigil held in New Mexico for cinematographer
The cinematographer was fatally shot by a prop gun while filming for western movie Rust.
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SportYour pictures on the theme of minimalism
A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.
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SportAtlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series against Houston Astros
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros.
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samedi 23 octobre 2021
SportPicasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction
The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel.
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SportColombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured
The US had placed a $5m bounty on the head of Dairo Antonio Usuga, better known as Otoniel.
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SportFears of new arms race after Chinese missile test
China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response.
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SportWhat's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?
Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same?
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SportJoel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death
Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.
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SportTurkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release.
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SportHouston Astros beat Boston Red Sox to reach World Series against Braves or Dodgers
The Houston Astros reach their third World Series in five years after beating the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in the American League Championship Series.
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vendredi 22 octobre 2021
SportRecord high migrant detentions at US-Mexico border
More than 1.7 million migrants were stopped in the past year, including 145,000 children.
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SportAlec Baldwin told gun was safe before fatal shooting - court records
The actor was handed the weapon by an assistant director before Halyna Hutchins was shot, a warrant says.
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SportSaving a million salmon and a tribe in a historic drought
Officials destroyed dams so salmon could swim upstream. It helped preserve the livelihoods of the Hupa tribe.
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SportWill Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?
As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever.
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SportTexas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision
The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing.
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SportAlec Baldwin 'heartbroken' over fatal film set shooting
Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico.
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SportRobert Durst charged with murder of ex-wife who vanished in 1982
The jailed real estate heir is facing a new second-degree murder charge, authorities say.
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SportOhio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates
The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane.
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