Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised".
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mercredi 31 mars 2021
SportGoogle pushes start button for reopening offices
The search engine giant is keen to get people back into its offices while promoting bringing dogs to work.
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SportFacebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform
An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook.
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SportInside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?'
Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession.
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SportChauvin trial: New bodycam footage of George Floyd's arrest
Several witnesses gave emotional testimony on day three of the trial, and prosecutors released new arrest footage.
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SportIs Canada turning the corner with Covid?
Canada's lagging vaccine programme might be speeding up, but it's facing the fast spread of strains.
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SportGeorge Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial
Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest.
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SportUS border crisis: A look inside a US child migrant facility
More than 3,400 unaccompanied children are held in the processing centre in Texas, four times the recommended amount.
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SportDerek Chauvin trial: Court examines CCTV of George Floyd before arrest
An employee at the shop where George Floyd is alleged to have used a counterfeit bill takes the stand.
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SportBiden to unveil spending plan worth trillions
The $2tn investments are aimed at re-igniting the country’s economic growth and helping combat climate change.
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SportArchbishop speaks on Meghan 'pre-wedding'
But he met the couple in a private setting in the run-up, the Archbishop of Canterbury says.
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SportRochelle Hager: TikToker killed after tree falls on her car
Rochelle Hager was on the phone to her future wife when she was killed in the US state of Maine.
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SportNew York City hunt for man who repeatedly kicked Asian American woman
The attack left the victim, 65, in hospital and police said the suspect made anti-Asian statements.
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SportBritney Spears 'cried for two weeks' over Framing documentary
The singer says she did not watch all of Framing Britney Spears but was nonetheless "embarrassed" by it.
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mardi 30 mars 2021
SportWatergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90
G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon.
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SportGoogle Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes
The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic.
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SportBiden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House
Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month.
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SportGirl who filmed Floyd sorry 'for not doing more'
Derek Chauvin's trial hears gripping testimony from young witnesses to George Floyd's death.
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SportChauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'
The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings.
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SportDeadly Nashville floods kill four people
The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings.
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SportCanada and Germany restrict use of AstraZeneca jab
The vaccine maker stresses that regulators find the benefits of its Covid-19 shot outweigh the risks.
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SportMexico police under fire after woman's death in custody
Mexico's president said the mother-of-two from El Salvador had been "brutally treated and murdered".
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SportGeorge Floyd: Americans react to Day One of the Chauvin trial
A black political hopeful, a Minnesota resident and a retired officer share their thoughts.
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SportGeorge Floyd officer 'betrayed his badge'
The prosecution and the defence laid out their cases in opening statements.
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lundi 29 mars 2021
SportUS to seize Top Glove products over labour abuses
Customs and Border Protection says the Malaysian firm uses forced labour to make disposable gloves.
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SportCourt hears of last moments in George Floyd's life
Witness tells of last moments of George Floyd's life at the trial of the officer accused of killing him.
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SportCovid-19: CDC head warns of 'impending doom' in US
Cases and deaths are rising as US officials warned the struggle to end the pandemic is not over.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Fourth alleged victim added to charges
The ex-girlfriend of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is charged with trafficking a fourth underage girl.
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SportNike sues over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood
Nike sues an art collective over its 'Satan Shoes', produced in collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X.
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SportLady Gaga dog walker Ryan Fischer 'had to have part of his lung removed'
Ryan Fischer was shot in the chest as he walked the star's three French bulldogs in February.
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SportCzech billionaire Petr Kellner is among five killed in Alaska crash
Billionaire investor Petr Kellner and four others died on a heli-skiing trip in remote Alaska.
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SportGeorge Floyd death: 'Evidence far greater than arrest video'
Defence lawyer Eric Nelson says in his opening statement that "use of force is not attractive" but necessary.
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SportUS police bodycam video shows officers berating child aged five
The boy's mother is suing Maryland Police, saying her son suffered emotional trauma in the incident.
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SportTrump asks wedding party: 'Do you miss me yet?'
Donald Trump turned up at a wedding at Mar-a-Lago and railed against Joe Biden, China and Iran.
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SportAlabama Shakes drummer Steven Johnson arrested on child abuse charges
Steven Johnson was arrested in Alabama last Wednesday and indicted on multiple charges.
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SportBarack Obama's Kenyan grandmother dies, aged 99
Affectionately known as Granny Sarah by the former president, she defended him during his election campaign.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Derek Chauvin trial begins as family demands justice
Derek Chauvin, the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd in May last year, goes on trial.
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dimanche 28 mars 2021
SportCovid: The pandemic's 'dramatic' effect on cancer care
Experts predict a rise in serious cancers due to deferred screenings and treatments.
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SportGeorge Floyd: When does Derek Chauvin's trial start?
A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.
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samedi 27 mars 2021
SportDerek Chauvin trial: Why role of TV cameras could come into focus
Cameras will be in court, thanks to the network behind OJ Simpson’s trial. What role will they play?
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SportThe Talk: Sharon Osbourne leaves US show after racism row
CBS says her behaviour in an on-air row over the Duchess of Sussex "did not align with our values".
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SportWorld Cup 2026: Are USA building towards success on home soil in 2026?
With a thriving system producing players for various Champions League teams, the US look set to be a threat in the 2026 World Cup they will co-host.
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vendredi 26 mars 2021
SportBiden: Georgia voting restriction law is 'atrocity'
The president decries new state voting restrictions that he likened to past racist laws of the US South.
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SportBeverly Cleary, children's author behind Ramona Quimby, dies aged 104
The beloved writer created the feisty characters of Henry Huggins and Ramona Quimby.
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SportDominion Voting sues Fox News for $1.6bn over election fraud claims
Conservatives baselessly claimed that Dominion Voting System rigged the 2020 vote against Donald Trump.
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SportGeorgia lawmaker arrested as governor signs new election law
Park Cannon, a black lawmaker, was arrested and charged amid protests over a controversial new law.
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SportDebris from SpaceX rocket lights up US skies
The lights streaking across US skies on Thursday stunned onlookers. But this wasn't a meteor shower.
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jeudi 25 mars 2021
SportMinimum wage fight: 'There's no recovery without raising it'
Can Joe Biden deliver on his promise to double America's minimum wage?
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SportGuatemala: Suffocated youth unafraid of a deadly journey
Tougher policies and deaths on the road are unlikely to stop Guatemalans from trying to reach the US.
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SportNew York state moves closer to legalising recreational cannabis
Officials say they hope the new law will end the disproportionate policing of minority groups.
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SportUSC to pay $1bn over abuse claims against gynaecologist George Tyndall
The University of Southern California settlement is the biggest pay out in higher education history.
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Sport‘Lives lost’ as tornadoes sweep Alabama
Deaths and property destruction are reported as the powerful storm batters the southern US state.
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SportBiden pressed on child migration at first news conference
More than 17,000 children are being kept in government-run detention centres, according to estimates.
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SportJessica Walter: Arrested Development star dies aged 80
The US actress played the icy matriarch Lucille Bluth, and starred in films like Play Misty for Me.
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SportGoogle, Facebook Twitter grilled in US on fake news
Politicians want greater regulation while social media bosses say they are doing enough.
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SportBoulder shooting: Mental health hearing granted for suspect
Ahmad al-Aliwi Al Issa, who is charged with 10 counts of murder, remains held without bail.
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SportCanada's Supreme Court rules in favour of national carbon tax
The ruling supports Prime Minister Trudeau's national plan to reduce carbon emissions.
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SportChild migrants: The challenges facing Biden at the US-Mexico border
A surge in migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border tests the administration's immigration promises.
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SportA Colorado community mourns the loss of 10 of their own
The city of Boulder searches for answers while remembering the victims of Monday's deadly shooting.
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SportJay Leno sorry for jokes about Asian Americans
The US TV host has admitted that racial gags made for more than a decade were "a legitimate wrong".
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SportAnti-Asian hate: 'Try to be brave and stand up'
Amid rallies against anti-Asian hate crimes, we ask what it's like to be an Asian woman in the US.
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SportChauvin trial: Who are the jurors who will decide the former police officer's fate?
The jurors in the murder trial over George Floyd’s death skew younger, white and female.
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SportParamedics describe rescue from truck hanging off canyon
Paramedics describe rescuing a couple - and their dogs - from a truck hanging by a chain over canyon.
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SportLorry nearly strikes Texas sheriff's deputy
Corporal Fiala was looking at a previous car accident when dashcam footage captured the near crash.
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SportWinston Churchill, Kermit and Janet Jackson recordings preserved for posterity
Their recordings are being added to the US National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress.
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SportCovid vaccine: AstraZeneca updates US vaccine efficacy results
The vaccine-maker slightly downgrades its efficacy rate as it awaits US regulatory approval.
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SportEqual pay: Megan Rapinoe was 'devalued, disrespected and dismissed'
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says despite all her success she is still paid less than men in the same job.
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SportCured: How mental illness was used as a tool against LGBT rights
A new film recalls the fight to overturn the US labelling of gay people as having a mental illness.
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mercredi 24 mars 2021
SportBiden tasks Harris with tackling migrant influx on US-Mexico border
The numbers of migrants crossing the southern US border has risen since Mr Biden took office.
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SportVirginia governor signs bill to abolish death penalty
It is the 23rd US state and the first in the South to end the use of capital punishment.
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SportPrince Harry joins US coaching firm BetterUp
The Duke of Sussex has joined US coaching and mental health firm BetterUp.
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SportUS gun control: Biden calls for a ban on assault weapons
The US president promises "common-sense steps" after the second mass shooting in days killed 10.
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SportGeorge Segal: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? actor dies aged 87
Tributes have been paid to the star who was Oscar-nominated for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
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mardi 23 mars 2021
SportCovid: DoorDash delivers at-home test kits
The food delivery service is bringing test kits to homes in select US cities.
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SportWho are the victims of the supermarket massacre?
A policeman with seven children and a 25-year-old grocery manager are among the 10 victims.
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SportGeorge Floyd death: Chauvin trial jury selection finalised
Fifteen jurors have been chosen for the trial of Derek Chauvin over the 2020 death of George Floyd.
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SportHarry to become chief impact officer at US coaching firm BetterUp
The Duke of Sussex is "really excited" to become chief impact officer for coaching firm BetterUp.
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SportUS city of Evanston to pay reparations to black residents
A Chicago suburb is to distribute money to those who suffered housing discrimination.
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SportBoulder shooting: Ten victims and suspect identified by police
Colorado officials have named the suspect and 10 people killed in an attack on a grocery store.
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SportColorado shootings: Boulder police chief reads names of victims
Ten people were killed at a mass shooting in grocery store in Boulder, Colorado.
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SportColorado shootings: 'We heard boom, boom, boom'
A gunman has killed 10 people, including a police officer, in the US state of Colorado.
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lundi 22 mars 2021
SportChild migrants: First photos emerge of Biden-era detention centres
Images show children huddled together on the floor under foil blankets at a facility in Texas.
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SportGunman kills six in Colorado market shooting
A police officer was among those confirmed dead following the Monday afternoon attack in Boulder.
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SportColten Boushie: Police 'discriminated' against victim's family
Canadian police were racially insensitive while informing the indigenous man's mother of his death.
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SportDavid Dobrik quits app after associate accused of rape
Sponsors have also withdrawn their support for the influencer after his former associate was accused of rape.
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SportBoston bombing: Tsarnaev's death sentence could be reinstated
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was sentenced to death over the 2013 attack but this was overturned last July.
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Sport'Hinkley woke me up,' says water activist Erin Brockovich
She has continued to call for safe water in the decades since her role in the California water case.
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SportSandra Oh gives passionate speech at Stop Asian Hate rally
The actress speaks at a Stop Asian Hate rally following last week's Atlanta spa shootings in the US.
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SportAretha Franklin's family protest about National Geographic's Genius biopic
The star's family say they "do not support" the TV series, starring British actress Cynthia Erivo.
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SportCovid vaccines: Why some Americans are choosy about their jab
There are three options in the US, and some are turning their nose up at one of them.
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SportCovid vaccine: US trial of AstraZeneca jab confirms safety
Regulators in America have been waiting for these results to decide on approval.
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dimanche 21 mars 2021
SportMichael Kovrig: China begins espionage trial behind closed doors
They were arrested for espionage days after Canada detained an executive of telecom giant Huawei.
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SportDonald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser
The ex-US president, banned by Twitter and Facebook, will launch "his own platform", an aide says.
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SportDomestic violence: US condemns Turkey for quitting treaty
President Biden says it is a "disheartening step backward" for efforts to end attacks on women.
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SportCovid-19: Miami imposes emergency curfew over spring break 'chaos'
Large crowds on the US city's party strips prompted an emergency overnight curfew.
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SportAfghanistan: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on unannounced Kabul visit
The trip comes at a crucial time for the peace plan, just weeks before a troop pullout deadline.
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samedi 20 mars 2021
SportElon Musk denies Tesla cars are used for spying in China
The electric carmaker boss addresses reports of security concerns raised by China's military.
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SportRussian pleads guilty to Tesla ransomware plot
He allegedly offered an employee $1m (£721,000) to install ransomware at a Nevada battery plant.
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SportBill Nelson: Former astronaut and senator nominated as Nasa chief
Bill Nelson, 78, is a former astronaut and senator with a long history of working on space issues.
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SportMar-a-Lago: 'Covid outbreak' at Trump's Florida residence
Parts of the Mar-a-Lago resort, where the former US president lives, have reportedly been closed.
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vendredi 19 mars 2021
SportAtlanta shooting: Biden condemns anti-Asian racism
The president said Americans should unite against racism and asked Congress to pass a hate crime bill
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SportAtlanta spa shootings: How we talk about violence
Police comments about the alleged gunman's motive have sparked outrage. We asked experts to weigh in.
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SportViral video exposes inequality in NCAA college basketball
A widely shared TikTok that contrasted conditions for men and women players has provoked outcry.
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SportWhat is a hate crime in the US?
The Atlanta shooting has renewed debate about what constitutes such a crime in the United States.
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SportUS President Joe Biden ‘doing fine’ after aircraft stumble
A spokeswoman said the president is "doing 100% fine" after slipping while boarding Air Force One.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Judge denies request to move Chauvin trial from Minneapolis
Lawyers for Mr Chauvin, accused of killing George Floyd, had argued that the jury could be biased.
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SportChinese granny who fought off attacker in US praised for bravery
The 76-year-old was waiting to cross the street in San Francisco when she was punched, reports say.
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SportMichael Spavor: Canadian spy trial in China ends without verdict
Michael Spavor's case is part of a diplomatic spat between China and the US and Canada.
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SportAt least 25 tornadoes rip through southern US
Powerful storms have swept through the region, wrecking havoc in parts of Mississippi and Alabama.
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SportUS and China trade angry words at high-level Alaska talks
The first high-level meeting of the new US administration and Beijing opened with sharp rebukes.
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jeudi 18 mars 2021
SportOscars 2021: Nominees told Zoom attendance not an option
Producers say great efforts have been made to make the show safe to attend in person.
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SportAnti-Asian violence: 'He slashed me from cheek-to-cheek'
Asian Americans across the US have faced a surge in hate crimes during the pandemic.
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SportArmie Hammer: US actor accused of rape
The Call Me By Your Name star denies the allegations, saying the relationship was consensual.
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SportPeloton: Child killed in 'tragic' treadmill accident
Boss of the hugely-popular home fitness equipment firm warns parents to keep children away from its machines.
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SportNevada smart city: A millionaire’s plan to create a local government
Jeffrey Berns wants to build a tech oasis in the Nevada desert. Do others share his utopian vision?
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SportUS to send 4m vaccine doses to Canada and Mexico
The Biden plan to give AstraZeneca jabs to neighbours is seen as part of 'vaccine diplomacy'.
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SportAtlanta spa shootings: Who are the victims?
Six of the eight people killed were Asian women. Here's what we know so far about the victims.
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SportRussia calls home envoy after Biden remarks about Putin
President Joe Biden says Russian leader Vladimir Putin will "pay" for alleged election meddling.
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SportAtlanta shootings: 'It's scary just to be an Asian American woman.'
Inside the Washington protest against hate crimes towards Asian Americans following the Atlanta spa shootings.
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SportKobe Bryant widow sues LA police over 'graphic images' of helicopter crash
Vanessa Bryant published the names of officers she says shared photos of the site of Bryant's death.
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SportOperation Varsity: How the rich and famous cheated the US university system
The Tiger King producer on his new film about the scam involving US stars such as Felicity Huffman.
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SportUS Border: Risking everything for an American dream
Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border.
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mercredi 17 mars 2021
SportDonald Trump's wealth takes tumble during presidency
The former US president's fortune slipped to $2.3bn according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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SportCovid: How ethnicity and wealth affect US vaccine rollout
People belonging to ethnic minorities are less likely to have been vaccinated, despite being more likely to develop Covid.
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SportCanadians held in China on spying charges face trial within days
Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were arrested two years ago in a row that soured China-Canada ties.
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SportUS-China relations: Adversary or partner?
Three young Americans and three young Chinese people spoke to the BBC about the bilateral relationship
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SportUS economy to grow faster than forecast, says Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve upgrades its forecasts as the vaccine programme and stimulus measures kick in.
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SportDisney parks to re-open – but no screaming please
Disney's California parks will re-open after more than a year - but with some changes.
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SportBiden says his dog Major will return to the White House after biting incident
Major, one of the US president's two dogs, left the White House after an alleged biting incident.
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SportJames Levine dies: Conductor led Met Opera before being fired over abuse
He was music director at the Met Opera for 40 years but was fired over sexual abuse claims in 2018.
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SportAtlanta shootings: Spa shooting victims identified after arrest
Investigators say the suspect admitted to the attack, but denied that he was motivated by racism.
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SportTeen 'mastermind' pleads guilty to celeb Twitter hack
Kim Kardashian West, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Barack Obama were all targeted in the attack.
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SportLeBron James becomes partner at Liverpool FC owners
The basketball legend has come onboard the sports group that also owns the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
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SportSharon Osbourne 'may not return to US talk show' as race row escalates
The Talk will remain off air while her dispute with a co-host over Piers Morgan is investigated.
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SportDemi Lovato says she was raped as a teenager in new documentary
In a new documentary, the singer alleges the offender faced no consequences after she came forward.
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SportAirline removes boy, 4, with autism for not wearing Covid mask
The US airline removed the boy, 4, from a flight because he wasn't wearing a face mask.
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mardi 16 mars 2021
SportAtlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at three spas
The attacks around Atlanta, Georgia, come amid a surge in hate crimes directed at Asian-Americans.
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SportRussia's Putin authorised pro-Trump 'influence' campaign, US intelligence says
A US intelligence report alleges Russia's president approved efforts to influence the 2020 election.
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SportFour shot dead following 'stimulus cheque row'
A man now facing murder charges had wanted some of his girlfriend's payout, according to court papers.
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SportDeb Haaland: America’s first Native cabinet secretary
An indigenous woman just took over at the agency that most closely oversees indigenous priorities.
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SportModerna begins testing Covid-19 vaccine on babies and young children
Infants as young as six months are taking part in the Covid-19 jab study.
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SportFrench bulldogs close in on Labradors as most popular US dog
Their popularity among celebrities is thought to have added to the rise of the French bulldog.
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SportNebraska declares pro-meat day to rival Colorado's meatless day
Nebraska's pro-meat day was planned in response to neighbouring Colorado's pro-vegetarian effort.
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SportCannes Film Festival: Spike Lee asked again to be first black jury head
The director of Malcolm X and Da 5 Bloods was due to preside in 2020, but Covid cancelled the event.
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SportTexas woman arrested for refusing to wear mask
The 65 year old's arrest at a bank came after the state ended its mask mandate for public spaces.
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SportLions at Denver Zoo frolic in the snow after historic blizzard
These cool cats enjoyed the record snowfall that hit Colorado over the weekend.
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SportYaphet Kotto: James Bond villain and Alien actor dies at 81
The actor played Dr Kananga in Live and Let Die, and was also a crew member in Alien.
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lundi 15 mars 2021
SportCovid relief bill: How does the new US child tax credit measure up?
The Covid relief bill includes an expanded child tax credit. How does it compare to other countries?
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SportPickleball: The racquet sport experiencing a pandemic boom
Pickleball - a mash-up of tennis, badminton and ping-pong - saw a surge in participation last year.
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SportTinder to introduce in-app background checks
America's most popular dating app will add the paid service later this year.
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SportThe 89-year-old dancing in the streets of New York City after vaccination
New Yorker Robert Holzman got his Covid vaccine as soon as he was able so he could get back to dancing.
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SportBrian Sicknick: Two arrested for assault of Capitol Police officer
The two men "had a plan to use the toxic spray against law enforcement", court documents say.
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SportElon Musk changes job title to 'Technoking of Tesla'
The firm's chief financial officer has been awarded the title "Master of Coin".
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SportWhat is happening with migrant children at the southern US border?
More than 4,200 migrant children are in US custody amid a surge of arrivals to the US-Mexico border.
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SportMother 'used deepfake to frame cheerleading rivals'
A US mother allegedly went to extreme lengths to help her daughter's cheerleading career.
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SportYo-Yo Ma: World-famous cellist's impromptu vaccine centre concert
Yo-Yo Ma performs in a waiting room after receiving his second dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
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SportBreonna Taylor: 'This is a nice start towards justice' - boyfriend
The boyfriend of Breonna Taylor speaks to the BBC a year since she was shot dead by police.
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SportTexas beekeeper viral videos saving bee nests
Beekeeper Erika Thompson says the video, viewed over a million times, was "just a normal Tuesday".
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SportThe Talk: Sharon Osbourne's show off air after row over Piers Morgan
The Talk is suspended after a row between Sharon Osbourne and one of her co-hosts about Piers Morgan.
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dimanche 14 mars 2021
SportUS remains top arms exporter and grows market share
Chinese and Russian exports have declined while the Middle East has seen big growth in imported arms.
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SportAndrew Cuomo: Biden declines to join calls for Cuomo to resign
The US president is awaiting the outcome of a misconduct probe into NY Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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SportWe asked for your first Covid text messages. These are your stories
The US didn’t shut down until late March, but Americans were talking about the virus before that.
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SportNew Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announces NFL retirement
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announces his retirement after 20 seasons in the NFL.
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SportUS immigration: Disaster agency FEMA brought in to help with child migrant surge
US-Mexico border facilities are under pressure amid a rise in the number of unaccompanied children.
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SportNorth Korea 'not responding' to US contact efforts
The Biden administration has tried several ways to get in touch with North Korea, officials say.
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samedi 13 mars 2021
Sport'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler: American boxing legend dies aged 66
Former undisputed middleweight world champion 'Marvelous' Marvin Hagler dies at the age of 66.
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SportLive music is back... behind a New York shop window
Musicians have been able to serenade New Yorkers from the inside of empty shops.
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SportZimbabwe's 16-year-old motocross champion on 'beating the boys'
Tanya Muzinda has taken on the male-dominated world of motocross - becoming her country's off-road circuits champion.
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SportIs fighting a pandemic like fighting a war?
Two Vietnam War veterans on the similarities between the struggle against Covid and fighting a war.
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SportBreonna Taylor: Protest to mark anniversary of police killing
The young black medic was shot dead when police raided her home in Louisville, Kentucky, a year ago.
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vendredi 12 mars 2021
SportCovid: US and allies promise one billion jabs for South East Asia
The leaders of the US, Australia, India and Japan agree to deliver the vaccines by the end of 2022.
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SportAmazon will not sell books that 'frame sexual identity as mental illness'
The retail giant removes a conservative book about gender dysphoria for violating its guidelines.
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SportMississippi bans trans girls from school sports
The measure, banning transgender athletes in schools, is the first anti-trans law of 2021, activists say.
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SportCovid and school: 'A little party never killed nobody'
When a school prom was cancelled due to Covid restrictions, parents decided to hold their own event.
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SportMinneapolis to pay Floyd family $27m
The settlement comes as jury selection resumes for the murder trial of ex-officer Derek Chauvin
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SportUber facemask case: Woman arrested after video shared by San Francisco driver
The 24-year-old suspect appears in dashcam footage of an alleged assault on a San Francisco driver.
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SportCovid: Are some states lifting restrictions too soon?
Some US states are lifting compulsory coronavirus restrictions, but are they in a position to do so?
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jeudi 11 mars 2021
SportCovid pandemic: Biden to order all US adults be eligible for vaccine
The president is set to announce the move during a speech on Thursday evening.
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SportDe Blasio: NYC mayor calls on Cuomo to quit over harassment claims
Andrew Cuomo has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women, allegations he denies.
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SportPentagon rebukes Fox host Tucker Carlson for mocking female troops
Fox News host Tucker Carlson had called female service members "a mockery of the US military".
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SportCircle of Hope: Boarding school couple charged after TikTok abuse allegations
The ex-owners of Circle of Hope Girls' Ranch face more than 100 charges after women speak out online.
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SportTeen Vogue editor Alexi McCammond apologises for 'anti-Asian' tweets
Staff at the magazine had said editor Alexi McCammond's tweets threatened the outlet's values.
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SportIditarod: Musher Gunnar Johnson tests positive for Covid in dog race
Known as "Last Great Race on Earth", the pandemic has forced changes to the gruelling annual event.
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SportAmanda Gorman's Catalan translator dropped because of 'profile'
The publishers said they wanted "a woman, young, activist and preferably black" translator for the poem.
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SportMichelle Obama: Former US first lady says she is 'moving towards retirement'
The former US first lady has opened up about the pandemic, mental health and ambitions for the future.
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SportHunt for US murder suspect mistakenly released from jail
A paperwork error leads to a murder suspect being released from Rikers Island prison before his trial.
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mercredi 10 mars 2021
SportWarren Buffett finally joins exclusive $100bn club
The 90-year-old investor is part of an elite group of five, although he has given billions to charity.
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SportHawaii flooding prompts state of emergency
The rising waters damaged homes, led to landslides, and caused a dam to overflow.
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SportCorey Hurren: Rideau Hall breacher gets six years jail
Corey Hurren, a military reservist, attempted to "arrest" Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last year.
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SportDerek Chauvin: The man accused of killing George Floyd
The Minneapolis police officer was fired and arrested within a week of George Floyd's death in 2020.
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SportBiden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill expected to pass US Congress
This sixth Covid-19 bill is one of the largest economic relief plans in US history.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell's US jail conditions 'are torture' - brother
The British socialite is currently in a New York prison awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
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SportMorgan stands by Meghan criticism after TV exit
The Duchess of Sussex also formally complained to ITV about Morgan's remarks, it is being reported.
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SportWhy a white poet did not translate Amanda Gorman
When a white Dutch author was chosen to translate Gorman's work the decision was swiftly reversed.
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SportGeorge Floyd: First jurors for Derek Chauvin trial chosen
Jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial began on Tuesday with three individuals selected.
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mardi 9 mars 2021
SportFake heiress Anna Sorokin: 'Crime pays, in a way'
Con woman Anna Sorokin, aka Anna Delvey, tells the BBC she has been misrepresented by the media.
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SportMeghan and Harry: Questions the US had about Oprah interview
Who's in "The Firm", does the Royal Family really have an HR department and other lingering questions.
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SportOhio student dies after college fraternity's initiation ceremony
Stone Foltz, 20, is the second person in as many weeks to die after alleged fraternity "hazing".
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SportBreonna Taylor's boyfriend Kenneth Walker cleared of shooting police officer
Kenneth Walker was accused of shooting and wounding an officer who stormed his home last year.
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SportUS Capitol riots: Suspect held after deportation from Kenya
Isaac Sturgeon, of Montana, is charged with seven counts including shoving a barricade into officers.
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SportPiers Morgan criticised by mental health charity over Meghan comments
Mental health charity Mind says it is "disappointed" by comments Piers Morgan made on Monday.
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SportAnne Sacoolas: Harry Dunn suspect 'willing to do community service'
The lawyer for Anne Sacoolas also says her client is willing to meet the teenager's family.
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lundi 8 mars 2021
SportTyler Perry: The US mogul who gave Meghan and Harry a home
Tyler Perry provided the couple with a mansion and security when they moved from Canada in 2020.
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SportNew US guidance says fully vaccinated people can meet without masks
Guidelines from federal health officials say fully vaccinated people can meet indoors without masks.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Chauvin trial delayed over possible new charge
A judge has asked experts whether a new less-severe murder charge can be added against the officer.
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SportOprah Winfrey: Skin colour remark 'not Queen nor Duke'
The prince said they were not the ones behind comments on "how dark" their baby would be, says TV host.
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Sport'We women are pushed out of work because of childcare. It's hurtful'
The stories of two US women who lost their jobs early on in the pandemic - and haven't worked since.
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SportMeghan and Harry interview: 'Royalty is not a shield from the despair of racism'
Black women in the US respond to Meghan Markle's revelations about racism and Britain.
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dimanche 7 mars 2021
SportOprah interview: Meghan 'didn't want to be alive anymore'
In a deeply personal TV interview, Meghan tells Oprah Winfrey that she did not get help when she asked for it.
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SportVirgin sues partner over claims about its brand value
Brightline dropped the Virgin name from its trains saying its reputation has been damaged from the pandemic.
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SportGeorge Floyd death: How will jurors be selected in Derek Chauvin trial?
The trial of Derek Chauvin over the death of George Floyd puts the US jury system under the spotlight.
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SportUS pastor on leave after Melania Trump 'trophy wife' comments
Stewart-Allen Clark offered advice to women on weight and clothing and commented on Melania Trump.
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samedi 6 mars 2021
SportGeorge Floyd trial: Why is it so important?
A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.
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SportWho truly was the most dishonest president?
Past US presidents have left a legacy of untruths ranging from the bizarre to the horrifying.
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SportCoronavirus: US Senate passes major $1.9tn relief plan
It is America's third major spending package to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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SportTiger Woods car crash: Golfer found unconscious, documents reveal
Police have not previously disclosed that Woods lost consciousness in last month's crash in LA.
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SportCovid-19: US Democrats push ahead with relief plan
A compromise over unemployment benefit sets the $1.9tn stimulus bill on its path to a final vote.
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vendredi 5 mars 2021
SportThe mystery American woman wanted in the UK
Anne Sacoolas faces a US court battle following a road crash that killed British teen Harry Dunn.
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Sport'Gorilla Glue girl' Tesicca Brown will make a full recovery, surgeon says
Dr Michael K Obeng, who operated on Tessica Brown, says she will make a full recovery.
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SportQAnon Shaman: 'I regret entering that building with every fibre of my body'
Jake Angeli spoke from jail about his role in the Capitol riots.
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SportLeBron James: NBA star's voting rights group starts new campaign
The group now aims to fight voter suppression efforts in the wake of the 2020 presidential election.
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SportJudge dismisses suit over 'slave ancestor' photos at Harvard
Tamara Lanier argued Harvard University profited from images of her family's enslaved "patriarch".
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SportUS sees jobs surge as rebound gains steam
US employers added 379,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said in its monthly jobs report.
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SportCovid-19: San Diego zoo apes given experimental vaccine
The vaccinations were carried out in February after an outbreak among gorillas at the zoo.
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SportSarah Silverman apologises to Paris Hilton for prison jokes
Sarah Silverman apologises after Paris Hilton spoke of the comic's "cruel" jokes about going to jail.
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SportInternational Women's Day: Illustrating the Covid-19 pandemic
These three artists turn complex research into easy to digest information to help fight coronavirus.
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jeudi 4 mars 2021
SportYouTube to lift Trump ban if violence threat falls, says CEO
Chief executive Susan Wojcicki says there's a way back for the former president on YouTube.
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SportBaby bust: US birth rate falls during pandemic
Nine months after the pandemic began, the birth rate was down in several states.
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SportCelebrating the world's largest female afro
Simone Williams sees her hair, which measures nearly 1.5m in circumference, as a symbol of pride.
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SportAlec Baldwin deactivates Twitter account over 'switching accents' joke
The actor made light of a recent controversy surrounding the heritage of his wife, Hilaria.
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SportUS suspends tariffs on single malt Scotch whisky
Tariffs on UK cheese and cashmere will also be lifted as the two countries try to resolve an old trade row.
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mercredi 3 mars 2021
SportUS Capitol police warn of possible militia plot to breach Congress
Lawmakers cancel a session as they are told of "potential threats" from a militia on Thursday.
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SportCovid: Biden says ‘Neanderthal thinking’ behind lifting of mask rules
President Biden criticises moves to relax Covid restrictions in the southern state and Mississippi.
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SportWhy are QAnon believers obsessed with 4 March?
Believers are using an old, irrelevant law to herald the supposed return to power of Donald Trump.
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Sport'After the first cancellation it didn't go back to normal'
The so-called sharing economy has been greatly affected by the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.
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SportThen and now: A 'megadrought' in California
See how extreme weather has affected an crucial reservoir in California.
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SportLeBron James: NBA superstar's evolution from high school prodigy
This is the story of LeBron James, the high school phenomenon who turned three failing franchises into NBA-winning teams.
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SportThousands of asylum seekers cross US-Mexico border after year-long wait
Asylum seekers who have been waiting at the border for over a year have started entering the US.
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SportBuckingham Palace to investigate claims Meghan bullied staff
Buckingham Palace is "very concerned" by a report that royal staff made a complaint about the duchess.
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SportGoogle promises to drop personalised ad tracking
The tech giant says it will not develop workarounds once it abandons third-party tracking cookies.
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SportThe 'vaccine hunters' helping older people get Covid jabs
Americans baffled by the complex system for getting a shot now have help from tech-savvy young people.
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SportMississippi storm: Living in a US city with no drinking water
Over 160,000 residents in Mississippi have been without drinkable water for two weeks after storm.
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SportAndrew Cuomo: 'I never touched anyone inappropriately'
Governor Cuomo said he will not resign amidst allegations of sexual harassment by three women.
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SportRonny Jackson: Ex-White House doctor denies drinking on the job
Ronny Jackson, congressman and former doctor to US presidents, has disputed a report alleging misdeeds
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SportToronto van attack: Minassian guilty of killing 10 people
A judge ruled against Alek Minassian, whose lawyers said he was not criminally responsible due to autism.
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SportIraq rocket attack: Air base hosting US-led coalition forces targeted
The attack comes days after the US carried out air strikes on Iran-backed Iraqi militias in Syria.
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SportWhat is Biden doing differently at US border?
Democrat Joe Biden has promised to undo the 'cruelty' of Donald Trump's immigration policies.
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SportMeghan 'saddened' by bullying complaint report
The claims in a newspaper article come days before the duchess's TV interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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SportCovid: Joe Biden promises vaccines will be available for every US adult by end of May
The US president brings forward full adult supply by two months and urges people to take the vaccine.
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Sport'Exceptional' 15th-Century Ming Dynasty bowl unearthed at US yard sale
The small bowl bought for $35 last year is set to be auctioned for between $300,000 and $500,000.
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mardi 2 mars 2021
SportCovid-19: Dolly Parton marks vaccination with Jolene rewrite
Singing to the tune of her hit song Jolene, the county star, 75, promotes coronavirus vaccinations.
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SportTiger Woods: Car crashes and comebacks
How the golfing champion has made a career out of overcoming adversity and scandal.
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SportThirteen die in southern California crash near Mexico border
Twenty-seven people were said to have been travelling in an SUV when it collided with a trailer truck.
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SportCoronavirus: Texas moves to lift mask mandate and lift Covid rules
Texas's mask mandate will be lifted and businesses allowed to reopen fully, Governor Abbott says.
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SportUS domestic terror probes up over 40% since 2020 says FBI
The 6 January siege on Capitol Hill was "domestic terrorism", FBI director Christopher Wray says.
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SportDr Seuss: Six books withdrawn over 'hurtful and wrong' imagery
The books contained racially insensitive imagery, says the body that preserves the author's legacy.
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SportNike exec quits after son's trainer resale firm revealed
He reportedly used a credit card in her name to buy $132,000 worth of shoes.
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SportAlexei Navalny: US imposes sanctions on Russians
US intelligence says Putin's government was behind the nerve agent attack on the opposition activist.
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SportCity scraps influencer plan for George Floyd murder trial
Minneapolis was planning to pay social media influencers to post "city-approved" messages.
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SportAston Martin: The billionaire building 'a British Ferrari'
Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, tells the BBC he wants to build a firm with a "luxury profile".
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SportVideo shows 2020 Iranian missile attack on US forces at Iraqi base
Iran targeted an Iraqi base hosting US troops to avenge the assassination of Gen Qasem Soleimani.
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SportAndrew Cuomo: Fresh calls for New York governor to resign over harassment claims
A third woman has accused influential Democratic politician Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment.
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lundi 1 mars 2021
SportCarlos Ghosn: US father and son extradited to Japan
The two allegedly helped the ex-Nissan boss escape Japan while he was on bail for financial crimes.
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SportCovid-19 variants pose 'real threat' to vaccine progress, CDC warns
A top health expert says highly contagious variants of the virus pose a "real threat" to the US.
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SportThe new voice of The Simpsons character Dr Julius Hibbert
Kevin Richardson is the first black actor to voice Dr Julius Hibbert on the television comedy.
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SportTaylor Swift criticises Netflix show for 'deeply sexist joke'
The pop star accuses the Ginny and Georgia series of "degrading" women in an angry tweet.
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Sport'A very close call': Lady Gaga's dog-walker tells of ordeal
Ryan Fischer is expected to make a full recovery after a dognapper shot him in the chest.
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SportJoe Biden takes swipe at Amazon over union fight
As Amazon workers vote on joining a union, the US president says "there should be no intimidation" from employers.
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SportCPAC: What Trump supporters fear most from President Biden
Attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference express their concerns about the new administration.
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SportKhashoggi: Journalist's fiancée demands 'punishment' for Saudi prince
Hatice Cengiz, who was engaged to the murdered journalist, calls on world leaders to take action.
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