Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are hosting the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony.
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dimanche 28 février 2021
SportCovid: The front-line doctor photographing the pandemic
Dr Scott Kobner has been documenting the fight to save lives in America's worst-hit county.
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SportIran nuclear deal: Tehran rules out informal talks on reviving accord
Tehran insists the US must lift all of its unilateral sanctions before talks can resume.
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SportDenver family wows neighbourhood with snow art
The Mosley family spent 10 hours creating this colourful snake sculpture out of snow.
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SportCPAC: Trump to return to political stage at conservative conference
The former US president will address the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida.
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SportDoctor joins Zoom court hearing while operating on patient
Medical officials in California say they will investigate surgeon Scott Green.
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samedi 27 février 2021
SportNew York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment
New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide.
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SportGolden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.
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SportThe Florida coffee shop where Trump is king
A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right.
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SportJohnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab
The US is the first country in the world to approve the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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SportLeBron vs Zlatan: Who won the politics bout?
"I will never shut up," James tells Ibrahimovic in political activism spat.
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SportCoronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote
The coronavirus aid plan passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate.
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vendredi 26 février 2021
SportTiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment
The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA.
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SportGolden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic
Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.
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SportJohn F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes
A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.
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SportRos Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful?
Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.
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SportLady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer to make 'full recovery'
Ryan Fischer was shot when two people attacked him and stole the US singer's two French bulldogs.
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SportTexas weather: Biden visits state amid recovery from deadly cold snap
Texas has been devastated by cold weather and power outages which left millions without water access.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: How intelligence report could dent US-Saudi ties for years
The release of the US intelligence probe into the Khashoggi murder deepens diplomatic difficulties.
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SportCovid-19: Are 'hate crimes' against Asian Americans on the rise?
Covid-related attacks directed at Asian Americans have escalated in the US - here's what's happening.
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SportTexas sea turtles released back into sea after cold front eases
Thousands of "cold-stunned" turtles were rescued as temperatures dropped to record lows this month.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: US names Saudi crown prince in connection with murder
An official report says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the journalist's murder.
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SportSelena Gomez: 'Disrespectful' transplant image prompts Chinese TV apology
Variety show edits photo of US pop star Selena Gomez taken after her kidney transplant surgery.
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SportBritney Spears: Father's lawyer says fans 'have it wrong' about pop star's conservatorship
Jamie Spears is a "dedicated and loyal father" who stopped her being exploited, his lawyer claims.
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SportA Korean family chases the American Dream in Minari
Director Lee Isaac Chung on making the critically-acclaimed film and why he avoided seeing Parasite.
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jeudi 25 février 2021
SportBiden approves US airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria
The Pentagon said the strike on Syria was in response to an attack on US and coalition personnel in Iraq.
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SportCanadian farmers advised to ditch palm oil after 'buttergate' row
The dairy group looking into the hard butter issue has called for a freeze on palm fats in cow feed.
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SportEquality Act: US House passes legislation protecting LGBT rights
The Equality Act would prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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SportMr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand
The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion".
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SportThe 91-year-old policeman still patrolling the streets
LC "Buckshot" Smith, one of the oldest police officers in the US, says he has no plans to retire.
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SportTexas weather: New Jersey plumber offers a helping hand
A plumber and his family drove over 1,500 miles to Texas to help repair winter storm damage.
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SportLady Gaga's dog-walker shot and bulldogs stolen
The star is offering a reward for the safe return of her French bulldogs Koji and Gustav.
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SportGoldman Sachs: Bank boss rejects work from home as the 'new normal'
Remote working is "an aberration" that will be corrected as soon as possible says Goldman Sachs chief.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: US to release declassified report on murder
Joe Biden plans to speak to the Saudi king as the report into the journalist's murder goes public.
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SportTiger Woods car crash: Golfing champion will not face criminal charges
Police say the crash was "purely an accident" after the golfing champion flipped his car on Tuesday.
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mercredi 24 février 2021
SportHit TV show Frasier to be revived after 20 years
Kelsey Grammer, who played Frasier Crane, will return but it is not known if other cast members will too.
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SportSouth Dakota seeks to remove attorney general involved in deadly crash
South Dakota's top lawman could be removed after officials say he fatally hit a man with his car.
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SportGameStop surges again as Reddit crashes temporarily
Trading in GameStop shares halted minutes before markets closed but jumped again in late trading.
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SportBiden's Covid stimulus plan: It costs $2tn but what's in it?
Democrats are working on a massive package of measures to help the US through the pandemic.
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SportRare bird: 'Half-male, half-female' cardinal snapped in Pennsylvania
Jamie Hill said taking the stunning photos of the northern cardinal was "once in a lifetime".
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SportTiger Woods fans react to his car accident
People on a golf course near Tiger Woods' Florida home said they were "freaking out" when they heard about his recent crash.
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SportJohnson and Johnson vaccine: FDA finds the single-shot jab safe
US regulators say Johnson and Johnson's single-shot vaccine is safe, and could be approved in days.
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SportDaniel Prude: No charges for US officers over 'spit-hood' death
Officers in New York were filmed using a hood to restrain Daniel Prude until he stopped breathing.
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SportLawrence Ferlinghetti: US poet and publisher dies aged 101
One of the leading lights of the beat movement, he published the likes of Kerouac and Ginsberg.
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SportBiden holds first foreign meeting with Canada's Justin Trudeau
"US leadership has been sorely missed over the past years," the Canadian prime minister said.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell offers to give up UK and French citizenship for bail
The British socialite is in jail in New York awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
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mardi 23 février 2021
SportFashion designer Alexander Wang accused of sexual assault
More allegations against the US designer emerge as a student speaks to BBC News.
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SportTiger Woods: Proud champion who bounced back
The man considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time has overcome many challenges in his career.
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SportThe Simpsons creator Matt Groening on equality, memes and monorails
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat sits down for a Zoom chat with Matt Groening.
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SportCoronavirus: Do I send my child back to school?
President Biden wants most children in classrooms again by April - but do parents think that's safe?
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SportTexas train carrying fuel in flames after crossing collision
Homes are evacuated as a train transporting fuel burns, sending black smoke billowing into the sky.
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SportTiger Woods in surgery after car crash, say LA County Sheriff's Department
Fifteen-time golf major champion Tiger Woods is in surgery after being taken to hospital following a car crash.
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SportHillary Clinton to publish State of Terror novel
The former secretary of state's debut novel has been written with author Louise Penny.
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SportButtergate: Why are Canadians complaining about hard butter?
Canadians say that the consistency of local butter has changed. Experts may have found the culprit.
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SportSecurity officials testify Capitol rioters 'came prepared for war'
Officials are testifying at the first public inquiry into the 6 January riot by a pro-Trump mob.
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SportBobby Shmurda released from prison after six years
The rapper was sentenced in New York on weapon and conspiracy charges.
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SportVanessa Bryant criticises Meek Mill for 'insensitive' Kobe Bryant lyric
She says lyrics for a leaked song are "extremely insensitive and disrespectful" to her family.
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lundi 22 février 2021
SportBoeing 777: Signs of 'metal fatigue' found on Denver plane engine
The aircraft had to make an emergency landing after its engine failed, scattering debris over homes below.
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SportGender-reveal device explosion kills father-to-be
Christopher Pekny was making a device to be used at his child's gender-reveal party, police say.
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SportCanada's parliament declares China's treatment of Uighurs 'genocide'
Canada is just the second country after the US to recognise China's actions in Xinjiang as genocide.
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SportHayley Arceneaux: Cancer survivor joins first all-civilian space mission
The SpaceX mission will make Hayley Arceneaux the first person with a prosthesis to visit space.
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SportGina Carano: Mandalorian star accuses Disney and Lucasfilm of 'bullying'
Former Mandalorian star hits back after being dropped from The Mandalorian over controversial post.
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SportVideo shows Perseverance rover's dramatic Mars landing
The Perseverance robot is seen touching down on the Red Planet in a whirl of dust and grit.
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SportElijah McClain: ‘No legal basis’ for detention that led to death
Elijah McClain, 23, was choked and sedated in a 2019 encounter with Colorado police officers.
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SportDonald Trump ordered to hand over tax returns to prosecutors
The US Supreme Court rejects the former president's bid to keep his files secret from a grand jury.
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SportCovid US death toll: Imagining what 500,000 lost lives look like
Nearly half a million Americans have died of the coronavirus. Here's a look behind this grim milestone.
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SportCovid: US on verge of exceeding 500,000 deaths
The US coronavirus death toll is over double that of next-highest Brazil, and is expected to grow.
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SportWoody Allen says doc is 'riddled with falsehoods'
A new film shows the director's daughter Dylan Farrow addressing claims of abuse, which he denies.
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Sport139-year-old Victorian house moved in San Francisco
The Victorian building was moved six blocks, but it was not a simple journey.
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SportTexas weather: Family of 11-year-old file lawsuit over his death
Cristian Pineda, 11, was found dead by his mother amid freezing temperatures last week.
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SportJames Franco sexual misconduct case settled
A deal between the Hollywood actor and two former students at his acting school is reached.
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SportThe Muppet Show: Disney adds content warning over 'negative stereotypes'
A disclaimer is running ahead of 18 episodes of The Muppet Show, which is streaming on Disney Plus.
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dimanche 21 février 2021
SportUnited Airlines grounds planes after engine failure
The airline stops flying 24 planes after an engine burst into flames soon after take-off from Denver.
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SportOver-The-Rhine: Is this a model for urban renewal or a warning sign?
In Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighbourhood, does urban revitalisation come at a cost?
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SportTexas weather: State should pay soaring power bills, says Houston mayor
Many residents who managed to keep their power on now face electricity bills of thousands of dollars.
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SportUS plane engine fire: 'I just knew something was wrong'
Video shows the engine, which failed shortly after take-off, burning and missing its casing.
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SportJasmine Harrison on being youngest solo female to row Atlantic Ocean
Jasmine Harrison, 21, on becoming the youngest woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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SportMalcolm X family demands reopening of murder investigation
A letter from an ex-policeman alleges that New York police and the FBI conspired in the 1965 murder.
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SportCovid: 'Each one of these people mattered'
Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg is using art to show the "depth and breadth" of Covid's US death toll.
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SportThree killed in New Orleans gun shop shooting
The local sheriff says a suspect shot two people, before being shot by others at the store.
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samedi 20 février 2021
SportHow Trump offered Kim a ride on Air Force One
A new BBC series shows how threats of nuclear war against North Korea gave way to a Trump-Kim bromance.
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SportUS plane scatters engine debris over Denver homes
The Honolulu-bound Boeing suffered engine failure but returned safely to Denver airport.
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SportFriedrich Karl Berger: US deports ex-concentration camp guard to Germany
Friedrich Karl Berger, 95, worked at the Nazi Neuengamme camp during World War Two.
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SportWall Street Charging Bull sculptor Arturo Di Modica 'dies aged 80'
The bronze statue has become one of the most recognisable images of New York.
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SportWomen pose as grannies to skip vaccine queue
The two women wore glasses and wigs in order to try and receive a Covid-19 vaccine early in Florida.
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vendredi 19 février 2021
SportAlaska woman attacked by bear while using toilet
Shannon Stevens was shocked to find there was a bear behind when she used an outhouse in Alaska.
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SportMargaret Mitchell: Google fires AI ethics founder
She is the second senior figure to leave the online giant's ethics unit over the past few months.
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SportKim Kardashian files to divorce Kanye West - US media
The celebrity couple, who have four children, have been married since 2014.
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SportAndrew Cuomo: Why is New York's governor facing controversy?
Mr Cuomo was once seen as a hero of the pandemic. Now he faces scrutiny from inside his party.
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SportAmerica is back - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
The US top diplomat signals a sharp change of tack after the "America First" years under Donald Trump.
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SportMars landing: Photo shows Perseverance rover during landing
Nasa releases an astonishing image of its new Mars robot taken just moments before touchdown.
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SportFerret becomes first North American endangered species to be cloned
The black-footed ferret is the first North American endangered species to be cloned in a laboratory.
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SportTexas weather: Water shortages continue to plague storm-hit south
As electricity slowly returns to Texas, many Americans still do not have access to running water.
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SportUS rejoins Paris accord: Biden's first act sets tone for ambitious approach
Re-joining the Paris climate pact is a symbolic and practical first step for the Biden White House.
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SportWhatsApp to go ahead with changes despite backlash
The messaging app is making a second attempt to convince users to accept its new privacy policy.
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SportMars landing: Excitement builds over new images from Nasa Perseverance rover
The rover touched down successfully on Thursday in Mars' Jezero Crater.
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jeudi 18 février 2021
SportIran nuclear deal: US agrees to join talks 'at critical moment'
The US says it is prepared to meet Iran to salvage a 2015 deal to limit its nuclear programme.
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SportTexas storm: ‘He’s 92 so we wrapped him tight like a mummy’
Like so many desperate Texans, Henry is struggling to stay warm without power.
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SportClimate Change: How much did it cost the US economy in 2020?
Last year saw a record numbers of extreme weather events costing billions of dollars in damages.
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SportFKA Twigs: 'I'm not going to answer that question anymore'
FKA Twigs addresses why she didn't leave an abusive relationship with actor Shia LaBeouf sooner.
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SportCancel culture: Have any two words become more weaponised?
What do a series of recent controversies tell us about the politics around "cancel culture"?
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SportRobinhood boss says GameStop episode 'unacceptable'
Lawmakers grill key players in the GameStop trading frenzy at a hearing in Washington.
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SportNasa's Perseverance rover lands on Mars
The six-wheeled robot survives a hair-raising, seven-minute descent to the surface of the Red Planet.
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Sport'Touchdown' - The moment rover landed on Red Planet
There are celebrations as Perseverance completes its seven-month journey to the Red Planet.
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SportTexas Senator Ted Cruz flew to Mexico amid state energy crisis, US media report
Reports of the Republican's trip come as hundreds of thousands of Texans remain without power.
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SportTexas weather: Thousands of cold-stunned turtles rescued
Around 4,700 cold-stunned reptiles are saved from the deadly US winter storm.
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SportCoronavirus: US life expectancy falls by a year amid pandemic
It is the largest decline in decades and the coronavirus pandemic is a major factor, experts say.
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SportTexas weather: Are frozen wind turbines to blame for power cuts?
Frozen wind turbines are being blamed for power failures - but problems with fossils fuels are a bigger issue.
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SportRush Limbaugh: Trump leads tributes to divisive US radio host
The ex-president likens the controversial radio personality's shows to "a religious experience".
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SportSerena Williams leaves news conference in tears
Serena Williams leaves her Australian Open news conference in tears after her semi-final defeat by Naomi Osaka.
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SportTexas weather: Residents told to boil tap water amid power blackouts
Water treatment facilities are hit as many struggle with power cuts and frigid conditions.
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mercredi 17 février 2021
SportAustralian Open: Naomi Osaka to face Jennifer Brady in final after beating Serena Williams
Naomi Osaka will face Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final after beating Serena Williams and ending the American's quest for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title.
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SportDemi Lovato 'had three strokes and a heart attack' after 2018 overdose
In a new documentary, the singer reveals she was minutes from death after her overdose in 2018.
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Sport'Roaring Kitty' GameStop investor hit with lawsuit
Keith Gill faces a lawsuit claiming he hid his his financial background from other investors.
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SportTexas weather: Young family 'just trying to keep warm'
Millions of Texans still have no heat days after a storm, with many struggling to get food and water.
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SportTexas weather: The politics of the power grid
Anthony Zurcher explains how blackouts in Texas fit into a wider debate over energy and climate change.
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SportTexas weather: ‘We’re on day three of no power'
Millions are still without power and water all across Texas after a winter storm.
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SportRush Limbaugh: How he used shock to reshape America
The late conservative provocateur made headlines with comments on race, feminism and Bill Clinton.
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SportTexas snow: Mayor quits after 'only strong will survive' post
Colorado City's mayor posted "no-one owes you or your family anything", amid a deadly winter storm.
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SportTrump casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, demolished
The failed business shut its doors in 2014 and was deemed an 'imminent hazard' by city officials.
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SportRush Limbaugh, US conservative icon, dies aged 70
The radio personality was one of the most famous and controversial conservative icons in the US.
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SportAmazon sued by New York over 'deficient' Covid-19 response
The state's top prosecutor says Amazon showed "flagrant disregard" for health and safety at its warehouses.
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SportPresident Biden: Fact-checking his first month in office
President Biden has made a series of claims during his first four weeks - are they right?
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SportApple revamps syringe emoji for Covid vaccines
The syringe icon used to be for blood donation - but Apple is now removing the blood drops.
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SportTexas weather: Deaths mount as winter storm leaves millions without power
At least 21 people have died while many more are struggling with power cuts and frigid conditions.
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SportLarry King: Talk show host's widow contests handwritten will
Shawn Southwick King claims the US TV legend was "of questionable mental capacity" when he signed.
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mardi 16 février 2021
SportTrump attacks "dour" leader McConnell
Donald Trump railed against senior Republican Mitch McConnell for implying he incited the Capitol riot.
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SportBlack McDonald's owner sues for racial discrimination
Herb Washington says the firm has retaliated after he raised concerns about the firm's treatment of black franchisees.
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SportWinter storm leaves millions without electricity in Texas
Texas is experiencing record low temperatures, with some places dipping to 0F (-18C).
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SportGovernor Cuomo admits to withholding nursing home deaths
The New York governor stopped short of a full apology for concealing Covid deaths at nursing homes.
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SportCentral Park: Amy Cooper has criminal case against her dismissed
Amy Cooper prompted outrage over a viral video showing her calling the police on black birdwatcher.
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SportIn pictures: Snow blankets Texas
Images from the US state of Texas as a winter storm brings freezing weather and a rare snowfall.
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SportAnthony Fauci wins Israel's Dan David $1m prize for 'defending science'
The US top infectious diseases expert receives an Israeli prize for his work during the Covid crisis.
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SportHarry and Meghan to be interviewed by Oprah Winfrey
The "wide-ranging" interview will be part of an "intimate conversation" with the royal couple.
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lundi 15 février 2021
SportIndependent commission to investigate Capitol riots
US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi says it will be modelled on the 9/11 attacks inquiry.
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SportVincent Jackson: Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Diego Chargers player found dead
Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Diego Chargers player Vincent Jackson is found dead in a Florida hotel room.
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SportUS snow: Winter storm tightens grip in southern states
More than 150 million Americans are under winter storm warnings, with a state of emergency in Texas.
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SportMercedes emergency call bug: Carmaker recalls vehicles
Carmaker recalls more than a million vehicles after finding a bug in its emergency call software.
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SportNicki Minaj's father killed by hit-and-run driver in New York
Police say Robert Maraj died on Friday night as he walked on a road in Long Island.
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SportCovid-hit New Orleans turns homes into floats for Mardi Gras
Residents hit upon the idea after the annual street parade was cancelled because of the pandemic.
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dimanche 14 février 2021
SportNew York City : Man charged with deadly subway stabbings
Two people die and another two are injured in a string of attacks said to have targeted homeless people.
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SportCoronavirus: The 'Fabulous Ladies' book club helping to vaccinate their small town
Dr Keri Rath recruited her club members to help distribute Covid vaccines to their New Mexico town.
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SportWhy the US is eyeing a $300 monthly child benefit
Child poverty in the US "is an emergency and not a temporary one" advocates say.
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SportHow a joke ended up before Canada’s top court
A comedian's joke about a young disabled boy launched a nearly decade-long free speech battle.
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SportSolving Covid easy compared with climate - Bill Gates
Solving global warming would be “the most amazing thing humanity has done”, says the billionaire.
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SportMeghan and Prince Harry expecting second child
The Queen and Royal Family are "delighted", as the Sussexes say "Archie is going to be a big brother".
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SportBiden calls for gun law reform on anniversary of Parkland shooting
The US president asks Congress to pass new laws, including a ban on assault weapons.
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SportUS cold snap: Why is Texas seeing Arctic temperatures?
Freezing temperatures have been recorded across the usually hot southern US state.
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SportTrump impeachment trial: Biden warns democracy is fragile
Former President Trump is acquitted of a charge of inciting deadly violence in the US Capitol.
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SportBristol choir helps US girl with sleep problem
Roslyn was helped with a lullaby after she spotted the group on YouTube.
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samedi 13 février 2021
SportChris Harrison: Bachelor host to step aside over racism row
Chris Harrison was accused of minimising controversial photos of a cast member on the hit US show.
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SportTJ Ducklo: Biden aide quits over 'abhorrent' language
TJ Ducklo allegedly threatened to "destroy" a female reporter asking questions about his private life.
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SportMcConnell blames 'Trump's lies' but votes not guilty
Republican Mitch McConnell calls the former president's actions a “disgraceful dereliction of duty”.
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SportMr and Mrs Smith reboot to star Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover
The original 2005 film about married assassins starred Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
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SportTrump impeachment: Senate falls short of majority needed to convict
A total of 57 senators voted to convict the former president, far short of the 67 votes needed.
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SportThree key arguments by Trump’s lawyers
On the fourth day of the impeachment trial, the former president’s defence set out their case.
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vendredi 12 février 2021
SportNasa's pioneering black women
The mathematicians who worked behind the scenes on the American space programme.
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SportTJ Ducklo: White House suspends aide for 'threatening reporter'
TJ Ducklo allegedly told Politico reporter Tara Palmeri: "I will destroy you."
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SportWhy Canada is falling behind in Covid vaccinations
The country is lagging in its vaccination plans amid a delayed delivery of doses.
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SportAmazon sues NY amid threat of virus labour lawsuit
The retailer is seeking to block a lawsuit over its response to Covid-19 safety concerns.
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SportJustin Timberlake apologises to Britney Spears after documentary backlash
A new documentary shone a light on how Timberlake treated Spears during their relationship.
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SportOlympic swimmer Klete Keller faces new charges over Capitol riots
The gold medallist was spotted among Trump supporters in the Rotunda wearing his Team USA jacket.
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SportLulu the dog inherits $5m from deceased US owner
The will states that the new owner is to be reimbursed for Lulu's reasonable monthly expenses.
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SportBrooklyn Nine-Nine: The end of a 'powerful', 'comforting' and 'relatable' show
Radio 1 Newsbeat speaks to fans of the US comedy after it was announced it was coming to an end.
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SportTrump impeachment: Fact-checking the Senate trial
Donald Trump's lawyers are disputing his impeachment on several fronts - are they right?
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SportActor Kevin Hart's personal shopper charged with stealing $1m
Dylan Jason Syer is accused of making unauthorised purchases using the Jumanji actor's credit cards.
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SportBritney Spears: Judge rules singer's father must share conservatorship
A judge denies a request from the singer's father to exert greater control over her finances.
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SportMartin Gugino: Charges dropped against US officers who pushed protester
Charges are dropped against two officers who were filmed knocking down a 75-year-old man last June.
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SportTrump impeachment: Defence team set to present speedy case
His team, expecting an acquittal in the Senate vote, will not draw out the impeachment trial.
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Sport'At least you're not a cat!' Congress video goes wrong
A US congressman made an unusual appearance when struggling with his video conferencing technology.
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SportChick Corea: Tributes paid to jazz 'genius'
The US keyboardist and composer died on Tuesday, aged 79, from a rare form of cancer.
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SportHow Mike Pence became a villain in Trump world
A pro-Trump mob called the loyal former vice-president a traitor who should be hanged. What changed?
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jeudi 11 février 2021
SportImpeachment: 'Convict Trump or it could happen again,' trial told
Democrats wrap up their impeachment case against former President Donald Trump.
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SportJoe Neguse delivers prosecution's closing argument at Trump trial
Democrat Joe Neguse presents the prosecution's closing argument at Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
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SportDriver captures footage of deadly mass pile-up on a Texas highway
The early morning pile-up killed at least five people and left others trapped in their vehicles.
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SportUS football team celebrates Super Bowl win with boat parade
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in the biggest game in US sport.
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SportPresident Biden cancels funding for Trump border wall
Over $25bn had been spent on the US-Mexico border wall by the time Trump left office last month.
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SportWill Framing Britney Spears be a moment of reckoning for the celebrity media?
A new documentary has sparked a wave of support for the star. Can it change celebrity culture?
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SportGameStop investors on a wild ride: 'It was a rollercoaster of emotion'
Now that the dust has settled, who are the winners and losers in the GameStop saga?
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SportInstagram bans Robert F Kennedy Jr over Covid vaccine posts
Robert F Kennedy Jr had his account removed "for repeatedly sharing debunked claims".
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SportJoss Whedon: Buffy stars accuse TV show's 'cruel' creator
A string of actresses say the hit TV show's creator Joss Whedon was "toxic" and "cruel".
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SportShia LaBeouf denies abuse accusations
The actor's lawyers have responded to legal claims made by his former girlfriend, singer FKA Twigs.
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SportMandalorian star dropped after 'abhorrent' posts
Lucasfilm says the actor's comments are 'abhorrent' and has no plans to work with her again.
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SportTom Brady throws trophy across water as Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrate Super Bowl success
Tom Brady throws the Vince Lombardi Trophy from one boat to another during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl victory parade
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SportMorgan Wallen issues video apology for racial slur
"The video you saw was me on hour 72 of a 72-hour bender," says the country star.
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mercredi 10 février 2021
SportUS-China relations: Details released of Biden's first call with Xi
The US president brought up human rights abuses, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the White House said.
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SportTrump impeachment: Democrats say Trump left those at Capitol 'for dead'
The second day of Donald Trump's impeachment trial saw him labelled as an "inciter-in-chief".
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SportCapitol mob got close to Pence, Romney and Schumer, new footage shows
Newly released security footage shows the peril the vice-president and other lawmakers were in.
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SportWatch dramatic video of police under attack
"We've lost the line...pull back" - the Trump impeachment trial is shown new footage from the Capitol riot.
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SportHustler founder and free-speech activist Larry Flynt dies aged 78
Flynt was also known for his legal battles that reinforced free speech rights in the United States.
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SportChina Mac: From attempted murder to leading a protest movement
China Mac served 11 years in jail for attempted murder. Now he is leading an anti-racism movement.
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SportElisa Lam: What really happened in the Cecil Hotel
The 21-year-old went missing in 2013, and internet folklore has haunted her memory ever since.
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SportBruce Springsteen DWI: Singer charged with drink-driving
The US rock icon was arrested in November for allegedly driving while intoxicated, officials say.
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SportMyanmar coup: US announces sanctions on leaders
President Biden backs measures against military leaders, as a woman shot by police remains critical.
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SportFlorida town allows Donald Trump to stay at his Mar-a-Lago resort
Some of the former president's neighbours sought to prevent him from living at his private club.
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SportUS election: Criminal probe into Trump's 'find the votes' call
The then-president was recorded asking Georgia officials to find enough votes to reverse his defeat.
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SportAunt Jemima to rebrand as Pearl Milling Company this summer
The brand was among the first to promise a change following the death of George Floyd last spring.
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SportNBA: Dallas Mavericks 'do not plan' to play national anthem again before games
The Dallas Mavericks 'do not plan' to play the US national anthem again before their home games this season.
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SportAmazon fight with workers: 'You're a cog in the system'
Activists are trying to unionise Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, which would be a first for the US - if they succeed.
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SportCat Zoom: Lawyer Rod Ponton surprised to become internet star
A Texas lawyer reflects on becoming an internet sensation after a mishap with a cat filter.
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SportTrump defender's 'rambling' Senate speech slated
Bruce Castor has been ridiculed for his rambling 48-minute statement at the impeachment trial.
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mardi 9 février 2021
SportShocking moments from impeachment video
Democrats opened their case with a chilling and violent 13-minute montage of Capitol riots footage.
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SportTrump impeachment: What the Proud Boys did before president's speech
A detailed examination of video reveals how far right extremists and militia stormed the US Capitol.
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SportRaskin: 'They thought they were going to die'
Democrat Jamie Raskin shares an emotional story about his daughter's experience during the riot.
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SportTrump lawyer: 'Overriding emotion is to cry for the US Constitution'
A lawyer for Trump said the impeachment trial represented a "great danger" to the presidency.
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SportTrump impeachment: Senate says trial is constitutional and can go ahead
The Senate rejects arguments from Trump's defence he should not face trial as he has left office.
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SportA behind-the-scenes peek into President Trump's diplomacy
A new BBC series explores former President Donald Trump's foreign policy through firsthand accounts.
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SportLawyer gets stuck with cat filter during virtual court case
A Texas lawyer discovered his face had been replaced by a cat video filter during a court session on Zoom
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SportKobe Bryant crash: Pilot 'likely disorientated amid fog'
Safety investigators are meeting to discuss the cause of the NBA star's fatal helicopter crash.
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lundi 8 février 2021
SportTrump impeachment: Senate paves way for speedy trial of ex-president
The former president goes on trial in the Senate on Tuesday, accused of inciting mob violence.
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SportRobinhood: US family sue trading app over son's suicide
The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life.
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SportCapitol riots: Five takeaways from the arrests
Those who have been charged so far come from a variety of backgrounds and at least 41 states.
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SportTrump impeachment: The terror of being trapped in the US Capitol
Three members of Congress describe in vivid detail what they saw as rioters stormed the building.
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SportHacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city
An attempt to raise the level of a corrosive chemical in the water of Oldsmar, Florida, is thwarted.
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SportAmazing escape as Utah avalanche buries snowmobilers
Dramatic video shows an avalanche burying a group of snowmobilers on the same day another slide kills four.
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SportCovid: US congressman Ron Wright dies with coronavirus, aged 67
Republican Ron Wright, 67, becomes the first sitting member of Congress to die with the disease.
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SportUK coronavirus variant spreading 'rapidly' through US, study finds
The number of cases of mutation which has devastated UK is doubling every nine days in US.
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SportTrump impeachment: Supporters rioted 'of their own accord'
They say supporters of the ex-president rioted of their own accord, ahead of his impeachment trial.
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SportFraming Britney Spears: Critics and fans welcome 'rigorous' documentary
Framing Britney Spears, which examines her treatment, is welcomed by critics, fans and celebrities.
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SportSuper Bowl: Cardboard cut-outs and Amanda Gorman steal the show
Here we take a look at standout moments from a Super Bowl restricted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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dimanche 7 février 2021
SportSuper Bowl 2021: Tom Brady wins seventh title as Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Kansas City Chiefs
Tom Brady steers the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 31-9 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs to extend his record for Super Bowl wins to seven.
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SportSuper Bowl Halftime show: How did The Weeknd do?
The star's socially-distanced set focused largely on the songs over spectacle.
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SportTrump impeachment explained
Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial opens on Tuesday - but what's it all about?
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SportIn pictures: Cycling 5,000 miles in a city of change
Geoffrey Hiller spent a year cycling around a US city, witnessing the pandemic, protests and wildfires.
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SportIran nuclear deal: US sanctions will not be lifted for talks, says Biden
Joe Biden says he will not lift sanctions to kick-start talks over Tehran's nuclear programme.
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SportGeorge Shultz: US secretary of state who helped end Cold War dies
George Shultz, who significantly shaped foreign policy in the 1980s, has died aged 100.
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SportUtah avalanche: Four skiers killed after snowslide near Salt Lake City
A further four people were injured in the joint deadliest avalanche in the US state's history.
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samedi 6 février 2021
SportLou Dobbs: Fox cancels vocal Trump supporter's programme
The broadcaster is being sued, along with Fox, for spreading baseless claims of election fraud.
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SportAmanda Gorman effect: 'It's going to open doors for poets'
From the inauguration to the Super Bowl, the poet's performances bring attention to the art form.
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vendredi 5 février 2021
SportBiden: 'Erratic' Trump should not get intelligence briefings
President Joe Biden said Mr Trump "might slip and say something" if given access to state secrets.
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SportBiden leaves Republicans behind to fast track $1.9tn bill
The White House brushes off an ex-Biden adviser's warning the package could destabilise the economy.
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SportBiden: 'Erratic' Trump should not get intelligence briefings
President Biden says Mr Trump should not have classified reports as "he might slip and say something".
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SportIntruder at Air Force One base sparks global security review
A man was able to access the US president's air base and board an aircraft.
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SportCovid vaccine rollout: When might life in US return to normal?
January was the deadliest month of the pandemic for the US, but cases are down and vaccinations are up.
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SportSocially distanced dining in a bubble above Seattle
The city's famous Ferris wheel is offering socially distanced four-course meals.
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SportCanadian Armed Forces member who breached Rideau Hall pleads guilty
Corey Hurren wanted Justin Trudeau "arrested" when he breached the residence, court documents say.
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SportChristopher Plummer, star of The Sound of Music, dies at 91
The distinguished Canadian actor played Captain Von Trapp in the much-loved 1965 musical.
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SportVirginia lawmakers vote to abolish state's death penalty
It is set to become the first southern US state to end executions as a punishment.
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SportArtemis: Biden administration backs US Moon shot
The White House gives its backing to Nasa's effort to return to the Moon.
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SportGregory Dow: US missionary jailed for sex crimes in Kenya orphanage
Gregory Dow set up an orphanage in Kenya where he abused girls for more than a decade.
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jeudi 4 février 2021
SportBiden vows US 'reset' in first foreign policy speech
In his first foreign policy speech, the president pledged to reinvest in alliances and diplomacy.
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SportDonald Trump quits Screen Actors Guild amid disciplinary action
The former president quits the Hollywood union after it took disciplinary action against him.
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SportTrump rejects request to testify in Senate trial
The former US president was impeached, accused of inciting a mob. Here's a guide to the next steps.
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SportJim Weatherly: Midnight Train to Georgia songwriter dies aged 77
Singer Jim Weatherly won a Grammy for the much-loved 1970s hit, and released almost a dozen albums.
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SportUS 'doggy day-care' owner recounts van dog theft ordeal
Members of the community in Portland, Oregon took to the internet and were able to safely return the 12 dogs.
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SportMarjorie Taylor Greene: Republican says she 'regrets' QAnon posts
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is a "very regular American" as the House meets to vote on her fate.
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SportMcKinsey agrees $573m opioid settlement in US
The consultancy said it still believed its past work advising opioid manufacturers was legal.
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SportUS, UK governments condemn reports of systematic rape in Uighur camps
The Biden administration and UK government respond to a BBC report detailing allegations of rape.
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SportCovax: Canada defends taking vaccines from sharing scheme
Canada is among a few rich nations accessing vaccines mostly reserved for developing countries.
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SportDoctors hail first face and double hand transplant
Joe DiMeo suffered severe burns in a car crash and says the operations offer him a "second chance".
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mercredi 3 février 2021
SportSo what is Jeff Bezos going to do now?
After stepping down as CEO of Amazon, Bezos says he will focus on his 'other passions'.
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SportMorgan Wallen: US country star dropped by his record label over racial slur
Morgan Wallen's music has also been removed by hundreds of US radio stations over the scandal.
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SportHarry Dunn: Suspect Anne Sacoolas 'worked for US intelligence'
The US court hears Anne Sacoolas feared she would not get a fair trial if she returned to the UK.
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SportProud Boys: Canada labels far-right group a terrorist entity
The government notes the far-right group's role in the US Capitol riot in Washington last month.
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SportMarjorie Taylor Greene: Vote to remove her from House committees
Marjorie Taylor Greene, elected to Congress in November, has a long history of offensive online posts.
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SportCapitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick lies in honour at US Capitol
He died from injuries sustained while on duty during the Capitol riots on 6 January.
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SportTexas officials apologise after 'Chucky' missing child alert
The horror character featured on a Amber Alert message sent out by the Texas Department of Safety.
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SportNew Start: US and Russia extend nuclear treaty
The New Start will keep both sides to limits of 1,550 strategic nuclear warheads for another five years.
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SportMariah Carey sued by sister over 'vindictive' book
The US singer's older sibling wants $1.2m for distress caused by comments in her recent memoir.
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SportMorgan Wallen: US radio stations drop country star over racial slur
US singer Morgan Wallen has apologised for using the slur in a recently-discovered video.
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mardi 2 février 2021
SportEric Trump hits out at Scottish wealth discussion
MSPs will vote on a motion calling for an investigation into the former US president's business interests
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SportRacial Impostor Syndrome: When you're made to feel like a fake
New York school student Arden Yum says ethnic minority children may not identify with the racial identity they were born with.
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SportHaunting images of America's painful past
Rich Frishman has travelled the United States, documenting the vestiges of racial oppression that are all around us.
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SportThe migrant girl, 9, detained by US for 531 days and counting
The mother and daughter from El Salvador have narrowly evaded deportation "at least five times".
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SportBiden signs orders on migrant family separations and asylum
The US president also authorises a review of other Trump policies to limit asylum and legal immigration.
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SportJeff Bezos to step down as Amazon chief executive
The Amazon founder becomes executive chairman, a move he says will allow him to focus on other ventures.
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SportStreet skiing and states of emergency as snow hits US east coast
Some parts of New Jersey were hit with 30 inches (76cm) of snow.
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SportDolly Parton 'turned down' Presidential Medal of Freedom twice
The singer revealed she rejected the offers made by President Trump - but not for political reasons.
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SportImpeachment: House lays out case against Trump
Democrats will argue the former president committed impeachable offenses for his role in the riot.
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SportTwo FBI agents shot dead and three hurt during Florida raid
The gunfight took place at an upscale gated community while agents were investigating child abuse.
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SportGameStop: Real Wolf of Wall Street warns 'you could lose it all'
Jordan Belfort says amateurs should "take their chips off the table" as shares in the retailer tumble.
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SportCanada regrets 'misunderstanding' over Wu-Tang Clan T-shirt
A Canadian diplomat's T-shirt came under fire after some claimed the logo looked like a bat.
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SportTesla recalls US vehicles over failing touchscreens
It follows demands from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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SportJack Palladino: Private eye's photos used to track his suspected killers
Jack Palladino has died after a struggle with alleged robbers who tried to steal his camera.
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SportMarilyn Manson dropped by record label over abuse allegations
Loma Vista says it won't work with Manson again following abuse claims which the musician denies.
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SportSilento arrested: Watch Me rapper charged with murdering his cousin
The rapper was arrested twice in 2020 and is now being held in jail in Georgia after cousin's death.
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lundi 1 février 2021
SportAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez: 'I'm a survivor of sexual assault'
The Democratic lawmaker weeps as she reveals her trauma during an Instagram Live.
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Holly Thorpe's science fair project measured CO2 levels around school buses and led to the change.
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SportMarjorie Taylor Greene: Congresswoman faces threat of expulsion
Democrats call their resolution against Marjorie Taylor Greene a "line-in-the-sand moment".
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The Saved by the Bell actor, a child star in the 1990s, was diagnosed with lung cancer last month.
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Comic's virtual marathon epic has raised more than £200k for charity so far.
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SportEvan Rachel Wood accuses Marilyn Manson of abuse
The actress and musician were in a relationship for three years in the late noughties.
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SportTony Bennett reveals he has Alzheimer's
"Life is a gift, even with Alzheimer’s," says the jazz singer as he reveals his condition.
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SportYoung men accuse Lincoln Project co-founder of harassment
John Weaver worked on John McCain's presidential campaign and co-founded anti-Trump Lincoln Project.
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SportAllan Burns: Munsters and Mary Tyler Moore Show creator dies aged 85
Allan Burns, the Oscar-nominated US producer and screenwriter, made several ground-breaking sitcoms.
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SportElon Musk grills Robinhood boss over GameStop row on Clubhouse
The Tesla and SpaceX boss also spoke about Bitcoin, Mars and brain implants.
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SportSmithsonian Zoo pandas play in Washington DC snow
Panda pair Mei Xiang and Tian Tian rolled around in the snow in their temporary home.
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