The anonymous committees had been accused of a lack of transparency and inclusivity in their choices.
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vendredi 30 avril 2021
SportAlaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather
Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state.
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SportElliot Page on Oprah Winfrey: Transition surgery 'life-saving'
The actor tells Oprah Winfrey transitioning made him "feel comfortable in my body for the first time".
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SportMarilyn Manson sued for sexual assault by Game of Thrones actress
Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco accuses the singer of rape and sexual battery.
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SportZoë Roth sells 'Disaster Girl' meme as NFT for $500,000
Zoë Roth, 21, will use the money from the sale of a 2005 image of her to pay her student loan.
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SportPodcast host Joe Rogan clarifies vaccination comments: 'I'm not anti-vax'
"I'm not a doctor," the US podcast host said, after suggesting young people could pass on vaccines.
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SportPetition urges US First Lady Jill Biden to restore White House garden to 'former glory'
Thousands join a call for US First Lady Jill Biden to restore the garden to its "former glory".
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SportNFL draft 2021: Trevor Lawrence the number one pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence becomes the first overall pick of the 2021 NFL draft after being selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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jeudi 29 avril 2021
SportBiden rally in Georgia disrupted by protesters
Demonstrators demand the president abolish the US immigration enforcement agency.
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SportLady Gaga: Five arrested in dognapping case
Police charge three with attempted murder and robbery and two more as accomplices in the case.
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SportNew York City police scrap 'creepy' robotic dogs
This comes after a public outrage over the deployment of the remote-controlled device.
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SportWhy the proposed US ban on menthol cigarettes is controversial
Anti-tobacco groups say the industry has hurt black people. Opponents say a ban hurts just as badly.
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SportUS economy accelerates as recovery continues
The economy grew strongly in the first quarter of 2021 helped by heavy government spending on Covid aid.
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SportHuge hailstones land in Texas and Oklahoma
Hailstones as big as 4 inches (10cm) in diameter have been reported.
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SportIndia Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country
The US has issued a "do not travel" advisory as India battles a devastating coronavirus wave.
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SportMan fined $12m for police station arson during George Floyd protests
Dylan Robinson will also serve four years in prison for his role in the Minneapolis riots last year.
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SportBritney Spears fans jubilant at news she will address court
Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news emerged that Britney Spears would speak in court.
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mercredi 28 avril 2021
SportBiden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress
The president lays out jobs, education and social care plans and says "America's on the move again".
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SportZac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate
Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.
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SportAhmaud Arbery: Suspects face federal hate crime charges over killing
The men charged with killing an unarmed black jogger in Georgia receive additional federal charges.
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SportPresident Biden's first 100 days as president fact-checked
Joe Biden has been US president for 100 days - we look at claims he has made during his first months.
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SportBiden speech: Are Americans happy with Biden's first 100 days?
Members of our Ask America panel praise Biden's Covid response but call for more bipartisanship.
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SportChauvin juror says they came to the 'right verdict'
Juror Brandon Mitchell spoke about the stress of the trial and how the jury reached its verdict.
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SportTim Scott: Republican senator giving rebuttal speech to Biden
Tim Scott, who will deliver the rebuttal to the president, is the only black Republican Senator.
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SportRudy Giuliani: US investigators raid former Trump lawyer's home
The former New York mayor and lawyer to Donald Trump is being investigated for dealings with Ukraine.
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SportBiden 100 days: Is US more or less unified under President Biden?
Americans weigh in on the president's first 100 days in office.
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SportApollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies at 90
Michael Collins stayed in orbit as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the Moon in 1969.
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SportTurkish Grand Prix to replace Canadian Grand Prix on 2021 F1 calendar amid rise in coronavirus cases
June's Canadian Grand Prix is cancelled and replaced by a race on the same dates at Turkey's Istanbul Park track.
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mardi 27 avril 2021
SportBiden to sell historic spending plans in speech to Congress
Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will propose $4tn (£2.9tn) in spending.
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SportWhy a US photographer says 'sorry for the war'
Peter van Agtmael chronicles the perception of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and their realities.
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SportUS Covid-19 guidance: Fully vaccinated people do not need masks outside
Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a face mask outdoors, except in crowded settings.
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SportVax Live: Harry and Meghan to join Covid vaccine concert
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been announced as campaign chairs of the star-studded event.
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SportEpicurious: US food website ditches beef in new recipes over environment
Editors of the US site describe the move as "not anti-beef, but rather pro-planet".
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SportAndrew Brown: Family of black man shot by US police demand more footage
Andrew Brown's family are calling for the release of all bodycam footage after he died last week.
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SportMiami school bars vaccinated teachers from seeing students
The fee-paying Miami school told staff vaccinated teachers might "transmit something" to students.
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SportCyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data
The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report.
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SportWest Virginia to give young people $100 bond to get vaccine
West Virginia will offer a savings bond to 16-35 year olds to boost its vaccine drive.
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lundi 26 avril 2021
SportUS police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest
The Colorado officers are seen reviewing a clip where the 73-year-old's shoulder goes "pop".
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SportUS police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest
The Colorado officers are seen reviewing a clip where the 73-year-old's shoulder goes "pop".
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SportGavin Newsom: California's governor faces recall election
Gavin Newsom was up for re-election in 2022, but will now probably face a vote this autumn.
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SportUS Census: Five key takeaways on population trends
The US population expanded at its lowest rate since the 1930s, according to the US Census Bureau.
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SportAstraZeneca: US to share up to 60m AstraZeneca vaccine doses
Millions of doses will be available for export in the coming months, the White House says.
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SportBreonna Taylor: Inquest launched into Louisville Police Department
It follows a similar inquest of the Minneapolis Police Department, following George Floyd's death
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SportCanadian beavers chomp down town's internet
Beavers chewed through thick fibre cables in Tumbler Ridge to build their home.
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SportJosh fight: Hundreds join friendly battle for naming rights
Armed with pool noodles, the friendly fray was sparked by a viral post challenging Joshes in the US.
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SportUS woman pays price for non-returned Sabrina the Teenage Witch rental
How a Sabrina the Teenage Witch videotape landed a US woman with a criminal history for decades.
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SportUS teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case
The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus.
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SportGoogle Argentina's domain name bought by man for £2
The web designer said he did not think it was possible, but Google regained control of it very quickly.
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SportCovid-19: EU hints at summer return for US travellers
Fully vaccinated Americans might be able to visit, but the bloc has not given an exact timetable.
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SportOscars 2021: Nomadland, Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya share glory
Nomadland takes three top awards, with wins for British stars Sir Anthony Hopkins and Daniel Kaluuya.
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SportOscars 2021: 13 major red carpet looks from the Academy Awards
All the suits, sparkles and sequins from Sunday night's Academy Awards.
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dimanche 25 avril 2021
SportThe salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land
A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.
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SportThe railway station hosting the Oscars
Union Station in Los Angeles will be one of the venues for this year's Oscars.
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vendredi 23 avril 2021
SportHow the Bay of Pigs invasion began - and failed - 60 years on
The story of the attempted overthrow of Castro's regime in Cuba, as told by the men who were there.
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SportUS lifts pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines
The officials said it was important for women be told about that potential risks of the jab.
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SportThe real life nomads of Nomadland
Meet the Americans whose lives on the road inspired the Oscar nominated film.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell makes first US court appearance
The socialite is accused of helping Jeffrey Epstein groom and sexually abuse underage girls.
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SportCaitlyn Jenner announces bid for California governor
The former Olympic athlete and TV star announced the move on Twitter on Friday.
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SportJoe Biden to visit UK in June for first overseas trip as president
The US president will travel to Cornwall for the G7 for his first overseas trip since his election win.
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SportExplosive gender reveal party shakes houses miles away
A US couple were planning to announce their unborn child's sex with the blast.
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SportHollywood has its most diverse year, says report
The number of ethnic minorities involved in watching or making US films increased in 2020.
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SportCapitol riot: Man accused after Bumble dating app boast
A US man has reportedly been arrested and charged after telling a match "I did storm the Capitol".
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SportShock G: Digital Underground's The Humpty Dance rapper dies, aged 57
He was the co-founder of hip-hop pioneers Digital Underground and produced 2Pac's debut album.
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SportUS Dragon crewship launches to space station
Four astronauts leave Florida in a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station.
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jeudi 22 avril 2021
SportUS President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'
The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate.
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SportTesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver
A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found.
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SportDaunte Wright: Hundreds attend Minneapolis funeral of man shot by police
The death of Daunte Wright, who was shot near Minneapolis earlier this month, sparked mass protests.
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SportDaunte Wright funeral: What next for Minneapolis and police reform?
After a historic guilty verdict, Minneapolis mourns the loss of another black man, Daunte Wright.
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SportAkayed Ullah: Times Square subway pipe bomber jailed for life
Akayed Ullah detonated a bomb in Times Square station during rush hour in December 2017.
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SportJuror in the Derek Chauvin trial speaks out
Lisa Christensen listened to the whole trial, but as an alternate juror did not deliberate on verdict.
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SportGreta Thunberg warns US lawmakers over climate change
Climate activist Greta Thunberg urges US lawmakers to end fossil fuel subsidies, or face catastrophe.
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SportBiden: This will be 'decisive decade' for tackling climate change
The White House says the US will curb emissions by 50-52%, as leaders gather for virtual summit.
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SportBig Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of
The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.
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mercredi 21 avril 2021
SportOscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'
The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.
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SportAfghan War: Do Americans support Biden pulling out?
As Biden prepares to extract troops, we ask three Americans with personal connections what they think.
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SportNorth Dakota offers free Covid-19 vaccinations for Canadian truckers
Manitoba truckers frequently crossing the border are now eligible to get vaccinated in North Dakota.
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SportUS launches federal probe into Minneapolis police
The justice department announces probe into Minneapolis police practices after George Floyd murder verdict.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Chauvin conviction a giant step forward, says Biden
The US president welcomes the conviction in the George Floyd murder case but says more must be done.
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mardi 20 avril 2021
SportOhio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl
The shooting in Columbus happened as police were responding to an attempted stabbing call, media say.
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SportGeorge Floyd: The murder that drove America to the brink
Activists vow their march for racial justice is only just beginning, but not everyone is on board.
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SportBiden on Chauvin verdict: 'Our work isn't done'
The US President said it took an extraordinary convergence of factors to convict Derek Chauvin.
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SportChauvin guilty verdict: 'Finally we can breathe'
At a hair salon in Minneapolis, the guilty verdict against Chauvin was greeted with relief and tears.
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SportDerek Chauvin conviction: 'This is monumental. This is historic'
The conviction of the police officer for the death of George Floyd has been hailed as a watershed.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Jury returns guilty verdicts in Derek Chauvin trial
After less than a day of deliberation, jurors find Derek Chauvin guilty of all charges over George Floyd's death.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Crowd outside court reacts to Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts
People gathered outside court in Minneapolis erupt in cheers as the jury's verdicts are read out.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty of murder
Cities were braced for protests ahead of the verdict in Derek Chauvin's trial in Minneapolis.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Biden 'praying for right verdict' in Chauvin trial
The US president speaks out on the George Floyd case, as jurors consider a verdict for a second day.
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SportQuebec top court upholds most of religious symbols secularism bill
Judges, police officers and teachers in Quebec will be barred from wearing religious symbols at work.
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SportJames Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer
The YouTuber admitted sending sexually explicit messages to 16-year-old boys earlier this month.
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SportBig cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers
A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
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SportCovid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries
Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says.
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lundi 19 avril 2021
SportGeorge Floyd death: Congresswoman denies inciting violence
Maxine Waters told protesters to "stay on the streets" and "fight for justice".
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SportFormer US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93
Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election.
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SportAll the times the US spent big on infrastructure
Where does President Biden's plan rank among the largest projects in American history?
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SportBig rise in numbers of migrant children on Mexico-US border
The increase from 380 to nearly 3,500 has overwhelmed local facilities in Mexico, the UN warns.
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SportBrian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'
Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes a day after being confronted by rioters.
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SportGeorge Floyd death: Three Americans assess Derek Chauvin trial
A retired police veteran, a Minnesota resident and a black political hopeful share their thoughts.
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SportDerek Chauvin trial: Key moments from 14 days of testimony
Watch the most critical exchanges from 14 days of testimony at the trial over the death of George Floyd.
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SportGeorge Floyd: US city on edge as jury deliberates Chauvin verdict
Security is ramped up in Minneapolis as jurors retire in the trial into the death of George Floyd.
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SportParler set to return to Apple's App Store
The controversial social media app is returning after it was pulled following riots at the US Capitol.
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SportBiden tax changes could be 'significant' for Ireland
The Biden administration's tax plan could undermine Ireland's ability to attract investment.
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SportNasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars
The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world.
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SportTwo men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat
One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas.
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dimanche 18 avril 2021
SportTime: A love story coloured by incarceration
Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.
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SportRussia will face 'consequences' if Navalny dies - US
International concern grows after doctors for the jailed Putin critic say he needs urgent medical help.
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SportChina and US pledge climate change commitment
The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week.
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SportPlane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow
The World War Two-era aircraft made an emergency landing in shallow water.
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SportFormula 1: Miami to hold first Grand Prix in 2022 as start of 10-year deal
Miami will hold its first Grand Prix in 2022 after Formula 1 secured a 10-year deal for a race in the Florida city.
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samedi 17 avril 2021
SportJD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful
The author of the bestselling Hillbilly Elegy is being courted by Republicans for a Senate run.
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SportHow cancer put me off joining Amazon union
Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.
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SportRegulator warns against use of Peloton treadmill
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says it is aware of 39 incidents involving the machine.
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SportIndianapolis FedEx shooting: Who were the eight victims?
Four of the eight who died at a FedEx warehouse were members of the Sikh community.
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vendredi 16 avril 2021
SportGun control advocates pin their hopes on Joe Biden
More mass shootings, the same political gridlock - so why do gun control advocates remain optimistic?
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SportBiden keeps historically low Trump era cap on refugees
The US president backtracks on a plan to raise the cap, prompting criticism from his party.
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SportCovid: Canada sounds the alarm as cases overtake US
Infections in the largest province could increase sixfold without tougher measures, experts warn.
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SportFyre Festival: Ticket-holders to receive money from $2m class action settlement
Ticket-holders of the now infamous 2017 music festival that never happened will get some money back.
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SportCapitol riot: Prosecutors get first guilty plea 100 days after attack
Heavy metal guitarist Jon Schaffer, a militia member, is facing 30 years in jail after pleading guilty.
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SportAfghanistan war: US spies doubt reports of Russian 'bounties' for troops
US spies have "low to moderate confidence" that Russia offered cash for American deaths, officials say.
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Sport'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight
Researchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings.
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SportIndianapolis mass shooting: Eight dead at FedEx facility
Many people are injured as a gunman opens fire at a FedEx facility before taking his own life.
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jeudi 15 avril 2021
SportTitanic: Searching for the 'missing' Chinese survivors
When the Titanic sank, six Chinese men were rescued - but their ordeal didn't end there.
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SportHow George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town
Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything.
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SportAdam Toledo: Chicago releases video of police shooting boy
Adam Toledo raises his hands but does not appear to be holding a gun in the moment he was shot.
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SportI received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. What now?
Two Americans who got the Johnson & Johnson shot talk about their reaction to the vaccine's 'pause'.
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SportDerek Chauvin says he won't testify at George Floyd murder trial
The defendant and his lawyer say they went "back and forth" before making a final decision last night.
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SportMoulin Rouge! star quits stage show over Scott Rudin allegations
Karen Olivo says she is taking a stand against high-profile Hollywood producer Scott Rudin.
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SportWilliam Amos: Canadian politician seen naked in work Zoom call
Canadian MP William Amos apologises, saying he was changing after going for a jog.
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SportKanye West's $1m Yeezy shoes are 'most valuable to go on auction'
Kanye West debuted the iconic shoes, now worth an estimated $1m, on stage at the 2008 Grammys.
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SportGeorge Floyd death: Ex-officer Chauvin will not take the stand
“I will invoke my Fifth Amendment privilege,” says the ex-officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
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SportTexas students disciplined over 'slave trade game'
Parents are outraged after high school students set up a group chat assigning prices to their black peers.
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mercredi 14 avril 2021
SportUS poised to impose sanctions on Russia for cyber-attacks
The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday.
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SportChauvin trial: Floyd's death should be 'undetermined', defence expert says
An expert called by the defence says drugs and heart problems contributed to George Floyd's death.
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SportLouisiana ship capsize: Search for survivors from 'lift' vessel
Rescuers have so far saved six of the commercial ship's reported 18 crew members from the water.
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Sport'My mother's fertility doctor is my father'
When a DNA test revealed a decades-old family secret, Maia’s life was turned upside down.
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Sport'No say over my body': Alleged US ICE detainee medical abuse
Dozens of women allege they faced invasive gynaecological procedures while being held at a US immigration detention centre.
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SportDaunte Wright shooting: Officer Kim Potter to be charged over killing
The officer who shot Daunte Wright in Minneapolis faces a manslaughter charge, US media say.
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SportThe Bachelor star Colton Underwood comes out as gay
Colton Underwood rose to fame on the long-running reality TV show, which sees a man select a wife.
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SportAfghanistan: Biden to call for end to 'America's longest war'
"It is time for American troops to come home," says Joe Biden, the fourth president to oversee the war.
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SportDaunte Wright shooting: How can you mistake a gun for a Taser?
Protests have been continuing over the death of Daunte Wright, who police say was shot in error.
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mardi 13 avril 2021
SportDerek Chauvin trial: Use of force on George Floyd 'justified'
An expert called by the defence says officer Derek Chauvin acted with "objective reasonableness".
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SportWhy 'stay-at-home parent' is a job title
LinkedIn now gives parents a way to reflect a career gap. Can it help the return-to-work challenge?
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SportDaunte Wright shooting: Police chief resigns over black motorist's death
The shooting of Daunte Wright in Minneapolis was described by police as accidental but sparked unrest.
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SportJake Paul accused of sexual assault by Justine Paradise
The YouTuber has not yet commented on allegations from Paradise, a TikTok star.
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SportCovid-19: US agencies call for pause in Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Federal agencies act out of an "abundance of caution" after extremely rare cases of blood clotting.
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SportThe Simpsons: Hank Azaria apologises for voicing Indian character Apu
The actor says part of him feels he needs to apologise to 'every single Indian person'.
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SportDaunte Wright shooting: Dozens arrested in fresh unrest in Minnesota
The clashes come as police say Daunte Wright, 20, died after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser.
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SportCovid: Return to normality won't be a light switch moment, says Fauci
Dr Anthony Fauci, the top Covid adviser in the US, says a return to normality will be gradual.
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SportKim Kardashian and Kanye West agree joint custody after divorce
US reality star Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West in 2014 but filed for divorce in February.
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lundi 12 avril 2021
SportGeorge Floyd death: The prosecution's case against Derek Chauvin
Over 11 days of testimony, we heard from eyewitnesses, fellow police officers and medical experts.
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SportGeorge Floyd's younger sibling tells court: 'I miss my brother'
George Floyd's younger brother gave evidence as the prosecution ended its case against Derek Chauvin.
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SportThe exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic
Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds.
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SportMinneapolis: Daunte Wright shooting by police 'accidental'
Daunte Wright was fatally shot after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser, the police chief says.
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SportDaunte Wright: New bodycam footage shows arrest and shooting
A police body camera captured the fatal traffic stop that has sparked protests in Minnesota.
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SportThe Friends reunion has been filmed in Los Angeles: Here's what we know
The Friends cast reunited after almost 17 years last week. Here's all we know about the one-off show.
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SportFBI arrest man over alleged Amazon centre bomb plot
The man allegedly wanted to bomb an Amazon data centre to wipe out 70% of the online world.
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SportPolice officer who pepper-sprayed US Army soldier fired
The black army lieutenant filed a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after a traffic stop turned violent.
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SportJoseph Siravo: The Sopranos and Jersey Boys star dies aged 64
Tributes have been paid to the actor, who played mobster Tony Soprano's father Johnny.
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SportDaunte Wright shooting: Protests near Minneapolis after police killing
A curfew is imposed and tear gas fired amid protests over the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
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SportBafta Film Awards 2021: Nomadland and Promising Young Woman win big
The drama wins four prizes including best film, while Promising Young Woman wins best British film.
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dimanche 11 avril 2021
SportUS army officer sues police over violent traffic stop
A black army lieutenant files a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after being pepper-sprayed.
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SportJoe Biden: Could his tax plan affect US investment in Ireland?
US investment in Ireland could dry up if President Biden leads a major change to global tax rules.
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vendredi 9 avril 2021
SportPrince Philip: Every living US president pays respects
The Duke of Edinburgh saw 18 presidents elected in his lifetime and met many of them with the Queen.
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SportDMX, American rapper and actor, dies aged 50
The US performer, whose real name was Earl Simmons, suffered a heart attack earlier this month.
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SportObituary: DMX, the record-breaking rapper with bark and bite
He was one of America's most successful rap stars, but his life was plagued by personal problems.
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SportDerek Chauvin trial: Police restraint killed George Floyd, expert says
A forensic pathologist testifies that Mr Floyd's heart and lungs stopped because of a lack of oxygen.
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jeudi 8 avril 2021
SportUS blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer groups
President Biden's actions continue US moves to make it harder for China to obtain its technology.
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SportWhy the Chauvin trial ‘exhausts’ black America
Many say watching George Floyd's final moments is traumatising - and so is the fight for racial justice.
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Sport'Satan Shoes' to be recalled as Nike agrees to settle lawsuit
The art collective that sold the customised sneakers will recall the shoes and offer full refunds.
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SportHow US history explains vaccine passport scepticism
Yellow fever, slavery and distrust of government all contributed to resistance to official checks.
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SportPhillip Adams: South Carolina shooting suspect named as former NFL player
The suspect killed himself after allegedly shooting five people in a South Carolina home on Wednesday.
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SportCovid infections in Canada edge closer to US rate
A surge means cases per capita could soon surpass US levels for the first time in the pandemic.
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SportUS spies peer into the future - and it doesn't look good
Their predictions include growing uncertainty and instability, and more polarisation and populism.
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SportClubhouse: Is the audio app really worth $4bn?
A report suggests Twitter considered paying the sum for the rapidly growing live-audio app.
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SportAmerica's gun culture in charts
Charts explaining some of the key statistics behind gun ownership and attacks linked to guns in the US.
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SportExpert says George Floyd died from lack of oxygen
George Floyd tried to "crank up his chest to get air", the trial of Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis hears.
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SportUS gun violence: Joe Biden to target 'ghost guns'
The move comes after mass shootings in Boulder and Atlanta last month, in which 18 people died.
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SportKhloe Kardashian: Pressure and ridicule over image 'too much to bear'
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian explains why she tried to get an unfiltered photo taken off the web.
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SportZach Avery: Hollywood actor arrested over $690m scam scheme
Zachary Horwitz is accused of scamming investors with fake Netflix deals to fund a lavish lifestyle.
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mercredi 7 avril 2021
SportThe woman who took on Google and won
When Shannon Wait was suspended after posting about working conditions, she fought back.
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SportThe water fight over the shrinking Colorado River
Global warming is shrinking the Colorado River. That means less water for 40 million people.
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Sport'Can you help me?': Boy in tears found alone at US-Mexico border
A 10-year-old from Nicaragua woke up to find he had been abandoned by his group.
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SportRare Superman comic sells for record $3.25m
Action Comics #1, which sold for 10 cents in 1938, is the world's most valuable comic book.
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SportBiden administration to restore $235m in US aid to Palestinians
Two-thirds will go to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, which Donald Trump stopped funding.
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SportTiger Woods car crash: Golfing great drove at almost double the speed limit
Tiger Woods was driving close to double the 45mph speed limit when he crashed in February, according to Los Angeles County's sheriff.
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SportGeorge Floyd: Expert witness criticises use of force during arrest
Sgt Jody Stiger testified that "no force" was necessary once Mr Floyd had been placed in handcuffs.
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SportStars urge Hollywood to take urgent action on disability inclusion
Amy Poehler and Naomie Harris are among 80 actors and industry figures to have signed an open letter.
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SportItalian American groups fight to keep Columbus Day in Philadelphia
14 US states and several major cities have replaced the holiday with Indigenous People's Day.
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SportPharrell Williams calls for investigation after cousin shot dead by police
The Grammy-winning artist's cousin, Donovon Lynch, was shot and killed in Virginia by police.
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mardi 6 avril 2021
SportUS restaurants face ketchup packet shortage amid Covid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic leads to a surge in demand for single-use packs of the popular condiment.
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SportCovid: US rules out federal vaccine passports
No American will be forced by the government to obtain proof of vaccination, the White House says.
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SportGeorgia voting: Fact-checking claims about the new election law
Democrats say it restricts voting rights, but Republicans disagree - so what does the new law do?
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SportArkansas bans transgender youth treatment
Arkansas has become the first state to outlaw surgery for transgender people under the age of 18.
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SportWhy Utah is making men pay women's pregnancy costs
Fathers in Utah will soon be legally obligated to foot half the bill of a mother's pregnancy.
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SportAmazon's Jeff Bezos backs tax rise on companies
Comments by the world's richest man come amid a fierce debate over raising the tax rate on companies.
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SportKim Kardashian West joins billionaire club
Forbes business magazine adds the US reality TV star to its list of the super-rich.
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SportGeorge Floyd death: Seventh day of Chauvin murder trial begins
A Minneapolis Police Department training officer testifies on crisis intervention and de-escalation.
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SportStolen ambulance leads police on two hour chase
The 19-year-old suspect stole the ambulance from a local fire station in Dallas, Texas.
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SportLil Nas X shares defiant message as he tops US chart
The rapper celebrates that he's "still here" after escaping from "the lowest point in my life".
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lundi 5 avril 2021
SportHunter Biden on addiction: My life is not a tabloid
The US president's son talks to the BBC about addiction, grief and his scrutinised work in Ukraine.
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SportJanet Yellen pledges greater US international co-operation
Janet Yellen signals global co-operation is back on the agenda for world's biggest economy.
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SportDerek Chauvin trial: Rare testimony from Minneapolis police chief
In a rare move, the Minneapolis police chief is giving evidence at the trial of a former officer.
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SportHarvey Weinstein appeals against conviction for sex crimes
The former film producer was found guilty of two sex crimes in February 2020 and jailed for 23 years.
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SportTigray crisis: The Weeknd donates $1m to Ethiopians in conflict
The Canadian popstar says his "heart breaks for innocent civilians being senselessly murdered".
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SportGoogle v Oracle: Supreme Court declares Google's code copying fair
The US Supreme Court has handed Google a major win in a decade-long battle over copied code.
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SportCovid 'hate crimes' against Asian Americans on rise
Covid-related attacks directed at Asian Americans have escalated in the US - here's what's happening.
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SportSAG Awards: Screen Actors Guild honour The Trial of the Chicago 7
People from ethnic minorities win in all four individual film categories for the first time.
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SportAdopting in the age of opioids
At 40, Carrie Brady decided to start a family and open her heart to adopting a child in need.
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SportThandie Newton reverts to original spelling of first name, Thandiwe
The actress has previously been known an Thandie, an anglicised version of her name.
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Sport'We found a baby on the subway - now he's our son'
Danny Stewart saw something on the floor of an NY subway station - soon he would treasure it more than anything.
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SportLong lost pen pals reunited after 70 years
Jim Johnston from Belfast tracked down his American pen pal seven decades after losing touch.
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SportStreet racing: They're fast, Atlanta's furious
Screeching tyres disturb the peace in Atlanta, Georgia, as street racers claim the city's highways.
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SportSolitary confinement: New York bans prison isolation over 15 days
New York is bringing in solitary confinement reforms amid calls for changes throughout the US system.
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samedi 3 avril 2021
SportFlorida declares state of emergency over toxic wastewater leak
More than 300 homes in the Tampa Bay area have been ordered to be evacuated.
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SportAmazon apologises for wrongly denying drivers need to urinate in bottles
The online shopping giant falsely claimed its drivers were not forced at times to urinate in bottles.
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SportRapper DMX in 'grave condition' after heart attack
The rapper's lawyer says DMX is surrounded by his family at a New York hospital.
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SportDeshaun Watson: Houston Texans quarterback being investigated by police amid 21 civil lawsuits
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is being investigated by police amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour and sexual assault.
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vendredi 2 avril 2021
SportDerek Chauvin trial: Officer gives rare testimony against fellow officer
One of the longest serving officers in the Minneapolis Police Department testified on the fifth day of the trial.
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SportMLB: All-Star Game leaves Georgia to protest voting law
Major League Baseball announced they are moving the 2021 All-Star Game and Draft out of Georgia.
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SportDerek Chauvin trial: Homicide chief criticises force used on George Floyd
The testimony comes on the fifth day of a murder trial against ex-US police officer Derek Chauvin.
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SportUS lifts Trump-era sanctions against ICC prosecutor
The sanctions against top prosecutor Fatou Bensouda were imposed by former President Donald Trump.
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SportUS Capitol: Police officer dies after car rams Capitol complex
The driver of the vehicle was shot dead by police after lunging at officers with a knife.
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SportChicago police urged to share bodycam video in fatal shooting of boy, 13
An investigation begins after a 13-year-old is killed in an "armed confrontation" with police.
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SportUS jobs creation surges in March as recovery gains steam
US employers add more than 900,000 jobs in March. as vaccinations spread and restrictions ease.
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jeudi 1 avril 2021
SportJames Charles: YouTube star admits to messaging underage boys
The 21-year-old posted a video on YouTube addressing the recent accusations, saying he believed they were 18.
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SportDerek Chauvin trial: Footage shows paramedics responding to Floyd arrest
Floyd's girlfriend provided emotional testimony and paramedics explained what the scene was like when they arrived.
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SportNike wins lawsuit over 'Satan Shoes' with human blood
The art collective that sold the customised Nike sneakers has shipped all but one of the 666 pairs.
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SportDerek Chauvin trial: George Floyd's girlfriend tells of first kiss and addiction
Courteney Ross gives emotional testimony during the fourth day of Derek Chauvin's murder trial.
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SportChildren dropped over US border wall
Footage released by US authorities shows alleged smugglers dangling the children over a 14ft wall.
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