SportColorado: Residents return following devastating fire

Tens of thousands of people in Boulder County were forced to flee their homes on Thursday.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The US president says a Western response to a Russian invasion would not include boots on the ground.

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Donald Trump has urged his former aides to refuse cooperation with the 6 January House panel.

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The former officer said she meant to use a Taser when she shot dead black motorist Daunte Wright.

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Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa.

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The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied.

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At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of investment.

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The six men and four women could fly to the space station and on future missions to the Moon.

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The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.

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The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December.

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Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.

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US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces.

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The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion.

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US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun.

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Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports.

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US lawmakers have avoided a shutdown that would have left millions of federal employees unpaid.

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The US Congress passes a bill to fund federal agencies until 18 February, avoiding a costly shutdown.

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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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Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial.

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MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed.

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The Supreme Court is being asked to overturn the 1973 ruling that legalised abortion in the US.

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Anthony Broadwater spent 16 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of raping Alice Sebold.

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If Roe v Wade is overturned, millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions.

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Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name.

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The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company, media reports say.

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Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit.

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The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years.

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Flights from eight African nations to be blocked as new variant is classified as being "of concern".

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It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena".

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Kevin Strickland was arrested at age 18 and convicted of a triple murder he did not commit.

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The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode".

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The actor was ordered to pay $31m (£23.2) to the House of Cards studio after sexual abuse claims.

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At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade.

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Four black men wrongly accused of raping a white teenager are exonerated after 72 years.

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At least five people have been killed after a speeding SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration.

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President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank.

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Ian Maxwell says negative reporting of his sister may prejudice her trial on sex trafficking charges.

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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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Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe.

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Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one?

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Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder.

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Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash.

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The president expresses dismay after a teen who shot dead two men during racial unrest is cleared.

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Here is how the public reacted as a jury cleared Kyle Rittenhouse of homicide in a Kenosha protest last year.

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More than 100 soldiers have so far been deployed to Canada's west, with thousands more on standby.

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The flooding in Canada's west may be the most expensive natural disaster in the country's history.

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The jury delivers its verdict - not guilty on all charges - after more than three days of deliberations.

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A jury clears the 18-year-old of homicide and all other charges following a politically divisive trial.

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It is the first vaccine approved for use among children of this age group in the country.

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The Build Back Better Act now heads to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles.

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Vice-President Kamala Harris will take control as Joe Biden undergoes his annual health check.

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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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A bipartisan group will investigate whether consumer protection laws for children were violated.

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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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One of the men accused of murdering black jogger Ahmaud Arbery testifies that the victim didn't threaten him.

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An eight-year-old died from police gunfire - so why are two teenagers being charged for her murder?

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Julius Jones is due to be executed on Thursday, but his last hope rests with the Oklahoma governor.

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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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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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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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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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The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside.

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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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The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill.

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The firm says it will create 6,000 jobs as it builds a research hub and expands its cloud capacity.

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Ollie the Goldendoodle is helping California children overcome their fear of getting a Covid jab.

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US President Biden’s agenda will do an enormous amount of good, congressman Ritchie Torres says.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Former Trump strategist charged after refusing to testify to committee investigating US Capitol riot.

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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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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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Gold medallist Sunisa Lee says the suspects also shouted slurs at her during the incident in Los Angeles.

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Files chased by the Capitol riot inquiry will not be released until an appeals court hears the case.

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A century ago an unnamed serviceman was laid to rest in America's most venerated military cemetery.

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A US judge said the ban cannot be enforced as it violates the federal rights of disabled students.

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Sport'Wilson' volleyball head from Cast Away film sold for $308,000

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The first Nasa mission to return to the surface of the Moon has been delayed by one year to 2025.

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The Duke of Sussex reveals his coup warning to Jack Dorsey came a day before the 6 January unrest.

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The astronauts spent 200 days in orbit on the International Space Station.

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Ten former White House aides are among the latest figures asked to testify by congressional investigators.

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The popular US trading app suffered a social-engineering attack that compromised user details.

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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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A protester acknowledges in court he was advancing with gun drawn on the teen when he opened fire.

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Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims.

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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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Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival was cancelled after eight people died following a crowd surge.

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The hand gesture asking for help led to the rescue of a missing teenager in the US.

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Festivalgoers caught up in the crush at Astroworld, which left eight people dead, recall their fear.

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The rapper faces legal action after at least eight people were killed during his Astroworld festival.

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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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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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Family and friends pay tribute to those who died at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in Houston.

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The Tesla boss promises to honour the outcome of the poll, whichever way it goes.

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The USNS Harvey Milk is one of six new ships named after famous civil rights leaders.

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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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Eight people died after a deadly crowd surge during a performance by rapper Travis Scott.

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An appeals court blocks the administration's plan to drive vaccinations at larger businesses.

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The long-delayed $1tn (£741bn) spending package is a major domestic win for the US president.

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The rapper says he is "absolutely devastated" by the deaths that occurred at his Astroworld festival.

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Panic broke out after the crowd began to compress towards the stage at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival.

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The long-delayed bipartisan legislation is a major plank of President Biden's domestic agenda.

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US authorities say Xu Yanjun sought to steal trade secrets from US aviation companies.

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The US state of Massachusetts is taking ExxonMobil to court for greenwashing.

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Authorities said the man had been trapped for two days before he was heard calling for help.

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US presidents, past and present, attended the service to remember the former secretary of state.

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