SportThe pumpkins taking a dive this Halloween

An underwater pumpkin carving competition has taken place off Key Largo, Florida.

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SportBam Bus: Three women, one cheating ex and an adventure

Bekah, Abi and Morgan became friends after discovering they were all dating the same man.

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SportAlec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend.

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SportPrince Andrew asks US court to dismiss case

The royal's lawyers argue Virginia Giuffre failed to sufficiently state her claims and is seeking a "payday".

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SportCovid-19 origins may never be known, US intelligence agencies say

But US agencies say the virus, first identified in China, was not developed as a biological weapon.

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SportCanada challenges compensation order for indigenous children

The Trudeau government opposes the court order to pay C$40,000 to each indigenous child.

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SportCalifornia condors: Virgin births discovered in critically endangered birds

Scientists discover California condors can give birth without any male genetic DNA.

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SportFetty Wap: US rapper charged with drug trafficking

The artist was arrested at a stadium in New York City before his concert.

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SportMike Ward: Comedian wins free speech case in top court

The legal row over a comedy routine about a young disabled singer has ended after nearly a decade.

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SportCharleston church shooting $88m settlement reached

Victims' families will be compensated for FBI negligence over a white supremacist's attack in 2015.

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SportHeather Mack: Bali 'suitcase murder' accomplice released early

Heather Mack had been in jail for helping to kill her mother and stuffing her body into a suitcase.

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SportCOP26: Arnold Schwarzenegger angered by world leaders' climate policies

The Terminator actor also says reducing meat intake does not have to mean sacrificing something.

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SportBiden lands in Europe with domestic spending plans in limbo

The US president is attending two summits, while his $2.75tn (£2tn) spending plans are up in the air.

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SportAndrew Cuomo: Ex-NY governor accused of groping in court filing

The criminal complaint alleges the ex-NY governor forcibly touched a woman at the governor's mansion.

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SportInside the controversial US gunshot-detection firm

BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots.

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SportTwo US neo-Nazis from 'the Base' jailed for terrorist plot

The sentence comes as part of a federal government crackdown on violent white nationalists.

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SportClimate change: Major US oil companies face grilling by Congress

The hearing in Congress marks the first time oil executives have answered climate questions under oath

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SportIn pictures: Papal meetings with past US presidents

A selection of photographs from the meetings between popes and presidents past.

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SportFacebook changes its name to Meta in major rebrand

The social media giant says the new name will better encompass what it does.

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SportNo Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say

The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages".

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SportChinese payment-terminal company searched by FBI

Pax Technology is a major provider of payment terminals worldwide.

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SportUS issues first gender-neutral 'X' passport

The document has an "X" in the gender box, to show the holder does not identify as male or female.

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SportBiden announces revamped $1.75 trillion social spending plan

The president said that his party was "on board" as he prepares to roll out a new spending bill.

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SportUS growth slows to just 2% as Delta hits economy

The US economy slowed sharply in the third quarter as the Delta variant of Covid continued to spread.

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SportSitting Bull: DNA confirms great-grandson's identity

A sample of the Native American leader's hair confirms the identity of his great-grandson.

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SportHelping Chinatown's elderly during the pandemic

A volunteer army is delivering hundreds of meals to elderly East-Asians in New York.

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SportTop US general says Chinese launch 'very concerning'

Gen Milley's comments were the first US acknowledgment of claims China tested a hypersonic missile.

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SportTheranos: DeVos family 'misled' before investing $100m

The former US education secretary was convinced Theranos's blood tests were a "game changer".

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SportAlec Baldwin film tragedy: Actor fired live round, police say

New Mexico authorities say it is too early to determine if arrests will be made or charges laid.

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SportPope Francis to visit Canada for indigenous reconciliation

The visit follows renewed attention on indigenous children who died at residential schools.

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SportUS begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited

Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist.

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SportHuma Abedin: Clinton aide details sex assault by US senator

In a new book, Huma Abedin says she was assaulted after a senator invited her into his home.

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SportMort Sahl: Legendary comedian and satirist dies at age 94

His political satire spared no side and revolutionised how stand-up comedy is now performed.

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SportHollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney attend first Wrexham game

Wrexham's Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney choose a Tuesday evening in Maidenhead to watch their club in action for the first time.

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SportMcDonald's workers in US strike again over sexual harassment

Workers at restaurants in 12 cities walk out amid claims the chain is failing to stop harassment.

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SportCanadian PM Justin Trudeau holds major cabinet shuffle

The major shuffle sees changes in portfolios including defence, the environment and foreign affairs.

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SportCharlottesville: Why are the ‘Unite the Right’ organisers on trial?

Nine people injured at the 2017 far-right 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia are suing organisers.

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SportPrince Andrew: Deadline set for depositions in sex assault civil case

The two sides have until 14 July 2022 to submit sworn testimony in the civil case, a US judge rules.

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SportTimed Teaser: On the loss of Gunther, $1.5m trainers and more

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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SportBlue Origin: Jeff Bezos unveils plans for 'space business park'

His space company Blue Origin hopes its venture will replace the International Space Station.

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SportJohn Wayne Gacy murder victim named 45 years after vanishing

Police identify the remains of a man killed by notorious murderer John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s.

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SportChappelle slams cancel culture amid Netflix transgender furore

"I am not bending to anybody's demands," says the US comic of the transgender backlash he faces.

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SportHow a supply chain shortage hurts local businesses

A bottleneck could cost Daniel Liberson, an artisanal vinegar maker in Virginia, his small business.

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SportCovid vaccines: Paediatricians on frontlines of child jab plan

28 million US children between the ages of five and 11 may soon be in line to receive Covid jabs.

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SportCovid: Biden sets new rules as air travel to the US reopens

All foreign travellers to the US will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.

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SportAlec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say

Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results.

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Sport'My internet addiction was out of control'

Experts warn that the pandemic lockdowns have made more people vulnerable.

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SportMichael Jordan's trainers sell for record $1.47m at auction

The US basketball legend wore the pair of red and white trainers during his first NBA season in 1984.

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SportJames Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59

The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.

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SportColombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US

US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord.

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SportCanada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast

The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land.

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SportKobe Bryant's wife Vanessa first heard of his death online

Vanessa Bryant said she learned about the death of her husband by seeing "RIP Kobe" notifications.

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SportHalyna Hutchins: Vigil held in New Mexico for cinematographer

The cinematographer was fatally shot by a prop gun while filming for western movie Rust.

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SportYour pictures on the theme of minimalism

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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SportAtlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series against Houston Astros

The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros.

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SportPicasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction

The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel.

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SportColombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured

The US had placed a $5m bounty on the head of Dairo Antonio Usuga, better known as Otoniel.

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SportFears of new arms race after Chinese missile test

China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response.

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SportWhat's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?

Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same?

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SportJoel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins.

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SportTurkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release.

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SportHouston Astros beat Boston Red Sox to reach World Series against Braves or Dodgers

The Houston Astros reach their third World Series in five years after beating the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in the American League Championship Series.

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SportRecord high migrant detentions at US-Mexico border

More than 1.7 million migrants were stopped in the past year, including 145,000 children.

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SportAlec Baldwin told gun was safe before fatal shooting - court records

The actor was handed the weapon by an assistant director before Halyna Hutchins was shot, a warrant says.

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SportSaving a million salmon and a tribe in a historic drought

Officials destroyed dams so salmon could swim upstream. It helped preserve the livelihoods of the Hupa tribe.

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SportWill Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?

As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever.

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SportTexas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision

The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing.

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SportAlec Baldwin 'heartbroken' over fatal film set shooting

Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico.

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SportRobert Durst charged with murder of ex-wife who vanished in 1982

The jailed real estate heir is facing a new second-degree murder charge, authorities say.

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SportOhio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates

The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane.

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SportStudents sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys

Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the suit says.

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SportWoman shot dead on set of new Alec Baldwin movie Rust

A man is also being treated in hospital during the accidental shooting at a film set in New Mexico.

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SportCrime-hit Chicago grapples with police vaccine revolt

Vaccination rates have lagged among US police, even as Covid-19 becomes their leading cause of death.

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SportCanadians hurt slipping in snow can now sue cities

The Supreme Court rules in favour of a woman who was injured climbing a snowbank in British Columbia.

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SportGabby Petito: Fiancé Brian Laundrie's remains found - FBI

A skull was reportedly found in the hunt for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in Gabby Petito's death.

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SportHeat blamed for mysterious deaths of California hiker family

The family of three and their dog were found dead on a trail in Devil's Gulch Valley two months ago.

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SportSteve Bannon: House votes for ex-Trump aide to face contempt charge

Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt.

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SportVikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says

Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique.

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SportNFL to end race-based testing in dementia claims

"Race-norming" made it harder for black players to prove brain injuries linked to their careers.

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SportOrion: Nasa's Moon-ship is attached to SLS megarocket

Nasa's next-generation spaceship is attached to the rocket that will launch it to the Moon.

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SportRuby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims

The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show.

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SportTexas nurse guilty of killing patients by injecting them with air

William Davis injected at least seven patients with air and could now face the death penalty.

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SportTrump to launch new social media platform TRUTH Social

The former US president said it would be used to "stand up to the tyranny of big tech".

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SportNetflix employees protest 'transphobic' Dave Chappelle comedy show

Activists say the streaming giant's comedy special could fuel attacks on transgender people.

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SportGabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie

Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says.

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SportNigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI

Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol.

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SportCanada's inflation rate hits a fresh 18-year high

Consumer prices rose 4.4% in the 12 months to September, as Canada grappled with global supply chain issues.

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SportNikolas Cruz: Parkland gunman pleads guilty to murdering 17

Nikolas Cruz could see life in prison or the death penalty over the 2018 Florida school shooting.

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SportSteve Bannon: Lawmakers vote to hold ex-Trump aide in contempt

Steve Bannon could be prosecuted for refusing to give evidence to lawmakers investigating the Capitol riot.

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SportRachel Levine: Transgender official sworn in as four-star admiral

Dr Rachel Levine is already the nation's most prominent openly transgender federal official.

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SportThe US suburban couple accused of a bungled treason plot

The Toebbes seemed to have everything - so why did they allegedly try to sell nuclear secrets?

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SportOleg Deripaska: FBI searches US homes linked to Russian oligarch

Agents are sweeping homes linked to Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch who is under US sanctions.

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SportFacebook settles US worker discrimination claims

The tech giant will pay $14.5m to settle claims it routinely hired foreign instead of US workers.

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SportNavy report blames crew for devastating fire on the Bonhomme Richard

The amphibious USS Bonhomme Richard was decommissioned after a fire burned on board for four days.

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SportCharges ‘unlikely’ for bystanders who failed to report rape say prosecutors

A woman was assaulted by another passenger and some riders may have filmed the incident, police say.

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SportPlane crashes in Texas with no serious injuries

A plane was carrying 21 people crashed near Houston Executive Airport, with no serious injuries reported.

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SportTuesday's timed teaser: How many will you get right?

How well have you studied the news since the weekend? 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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SportHaiti kidnappers 'demand $17m' for missionaries

The missionaries from the US and Canada were seized as they were returning from an orphanage.

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SportNick Rolovich: Washington State football coach fired for refusing Covid vaccine

College football coach Nick Rolovich loses his $3.1m-a-year job for shirking a state vaccine mandate.

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SportTrudeau visits First Nation to apologise after holiday snub

His apology comes two weeks after he skipped an event on the first Truth and Reconciliation Day.

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SportAmazon's Jeff Bezos 'may have lied to Congress'

Top lawmakers say Mr Bezos and other Amazon executives may have misled them about the firm's business practices.

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SportAhmaud Arbery: What do we know about the case?

The fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery has drawn national attention. Here's what we know.

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SportColin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications

The ex-US secretary of state, who was the first African-American in the role, dies of Covid complications.

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SportObituary: Colin Powell

The US secretary of state whose support for George W Bush gave credibility to the 2003 Iraq invasion.

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SportAhmaud Arbery: Trial over black jogger's death begins

The three men involved in ambushing and shooting the jogger face murder and assault charges.

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SportSuccession: Critics hail HBO drama's 'exhilarating' return

The third season of HBO's corporate family drama receives glowing praise and five-star reviews.

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SportWhy 2.3 million US children could miss out on expanded tax credit

About 67 million US children are eligible for new benefits, but some of the most vulnerable are missing out.

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SportRonnie Tutt: 'Legendary' Elvis Presley drummer dies at 83

Tutt provided the backbeat for the King of Rock 'n' Roll's 1969 Taking Care of Business tour.

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SportHas Covid changed New York City nightlife forever?

A photographer is confronted with the new reality of empty streets and closed clubs.

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SportHaiti kidnap: 400 Mawozo accused of US missionary kidnap

The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada.

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SportBill Clinton: Former US president released from hospital

The 75-year-old had been receiving treatment for a blood infection in California.

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SportHaiti: US missionaries reportedly kidnapped in Port-au-Prince

As many as 17 American Christian missionaries and their families have reportedly been kidnapped.

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SportRobert Durst: US millionaire hospitalised with Covid after life sentence

Robert Durst was on Thursday convicted of murder and is a suspect in two other deaths.

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SportAfghanistan: US offers to pay relatives of Kabul drone attack victims

Ten people were mistakenly killed by the US military in a drone strike on the Afghan capital.

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SportShipping disruption: Why are so many queuing to get to the US?

A surge in demand for toys and sports equipment has contributed to logjams at US ports.

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SportTexas abortion law: Biden administration to request block on abortion ban

The president's administration will ask the Supreme Court to block a restrictive Texas abortion law.

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SportNike Jordan boss reveals he murdered an 18-year-old in 1965

Larry Miller, now 72, said he was in a gang as a teenager when he shot an 18-year-old man.

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SportUS heating bills set to surge as energy costs jump

Bills could rise by as much as 54% this winter, the US Energy Information Administration says.

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SportCovid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November

Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020.

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Sport100,000 workers take action as 'Striketober' hits the US

Staff at tractor maker John Deere walked out on Thursday, with other sectors to follow soon.

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SportBill Clinton: Former US president in hospital for 'non-Covid infection'

The former US president is said to be "on the mend" and in "good spirits" in hospital in California.

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SportThe mystery of how long Covid damages our memory

Since Chrissy Gibson was diagnosed with Covid-19, she has had to re-learn many aspects of her life.

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SportRobert Durst: US millionaire sentenced to life for murder

Robert Durst was convicted of killing his best friend in 2000 and is a suspect in two other deaths.

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SportFather charged after toddler fatally shot mother during Zoom call

Police said the gun had been kept loaded in a children's backpack on the floor of the couple's room.

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SportStranded 600lb turtle returned to Atlantic Ocean

The sea turtle washed ashore a riverbank in Massachusetts this week.

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SportSteve Bannon: Congress plots criminal charge for former Trump aide

Steve Bannon could face around one year in prison for not attending Capitol riot hearing.

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SportMicrosoft shutting down LinkedIn in China

The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead.

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SportAlex Murdaugh: Hot shot lawyer in 'hit man suicide' plot faces new charges

The South Carolina lawyer is suspected of stealing from the estate of a housekeeper who died in 2018.

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SportRecord number of guns brought to US airports

The Transportation Security Administration confiscates nearly 4,500 firearms, most of them loaded.

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SportLeeds bakery bins best-seller biscuit over illegal sprinkles

Get Baked, in Leeds, is told to stop using US-made cake decorations containing prohibited additive.

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SportCovid boosters: Who needs them and how do they help?

Millions are eligible for a third Covid vaccine dose but remain confused about who needs them.

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SportThe Velvet Underground: The band that made an art of being obscure

The 60s rock band are the latest musicians to receive a renewed boost from a documentary.

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SportAfghanistan: The New York Rabbi evacuating desperate Afghans

Rabbi Moshe Margaretten says he gets calls in the middle of the night from people in Afghanistan asking for help.

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SportLA port to open round the clock to tackle shipping queues

The White House has warned supply bottlenecks could cause goods shortages this Christmas.

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SportUS leads Bitcoin mining as China ban takes effect

Research shows the US taking the top spot for global mining following a crackdown in China.

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SportRolling Stones drop Brown Sugar from US tour set list

It follows unease with the depictions of black women and references to slavery in the hit song.

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SportUS to reopen Mexico Canada land borders for fully vaccinated travellers

Land and ferry crossings with Mexico and Canada will reopen in November after 19 months of curbs.

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SportHavana syndrome reported at US embassy in Colombia

The mystery illness has sickened US diplomats around the world since it was first reported in 2016.

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SportStar Trek star William Shatner ready to boldly go into space

The actor who played Captain Kirk in the classic TV show is due to launch above Earth for real within hours.

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SportVaping: FDA approves e-cigarette in US for first time

The drug regulator says the benefits of adult smokers switching to the product outweigh the risks.

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SportRos Atkins on... The US climate conundrum

Ahead of COP26, Ros Atkins looks at what the world's biggest emitters are doing to tackle climate change.

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SportMinneapolis police 'hunted' protesters with rubber bullets

An activist and former officer analyse video of Minneapolis police days after George Floyd's death.

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SportPolice dashcam shows close call during highway crash

A Florida police officer inspecting a flat tire had to suddenly dodge a crashing vehicle.

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SportGabby Petito: US blogger was strangled to death - coroner

The 22-year-old had been on a road trip across the US with her fiancé, who remains at large.

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SportAl Capone memorabilia sells for $3m at auction

The notorious gangster's favourite gun made top dollar - $860,000 - at the California sale.

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SportWolf pups 'adopted' by Idaho high schoolers killed by federal agents

Concerned environmentalists say the pup deaths are part of "an all-out frontal assault on wolves".

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SportTexas Governor Greg Abbott bans mandatory vaccination in state

The latest order by the Republican governor applies to all organisations, including private businesses.

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SportCalifornia to enforce 'gender neutral' toy aisles in large stores

The state has become the first in the US to pass the law, which aims to tackle gender stereotypes.

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SportLas Vegas Raiders: Jon Gruden resigns as head coach after email allegations

Jon Gruden resigns as the Las Vegas Raiders' head coach after allegations of inappropriate emails.

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SportSpanish right attacks Biden over Columbus and conquests

Spanish nationalists scorn President Biden for condemning colonial crimes against Native Americans.

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SportTuesday's timed teaser: Who broke up the Beatles, Macca?

How well have you studied the news since the weekend? Test your knowledge against the clock.

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SportElk wandering Colorado for two years with tyre around neck is freed

Wildlife officers in the US state of Colorado say the elk is in good shape after removing its antlers.

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SportInterpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 leaves Afghanistan

Aman Khalili had asked Joe Biden for help 13 years after he rescued the then-senator from a storm.

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SportDC Comics reveal that latest Superman character is bisexual

In an upcoming comic the new reiteration of Superman, Jon Kent, will be pictured in a same-sex kiss.

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SportOhio police probed after man screaming 'I'm paraplegic' dragged from car

An investigation is launched into why Ohio officers pulled out the man as he called for help.

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SportStar Trek's William Shatner on his plan to boldly go into space

The actor - who plays Captain James T Kirk in the original Star Trek series - is set to go into space for real.

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SportNobel economics prize rewards work on minimum wage

David Card, Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens share the prestigious economics prize for work with real-world data.

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SportThe race to save California’s famous sequoia trees

Tourists flock to California’s famous sequoia trees, but wildfires are threatening their existence.

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SportStealthing: California bans non-consensual condom removal

Victims of "stealthing" risk sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Now they can sue offenders.

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SportUS couple accused of selling nuclear submarine secrets

A US Navy nuclear engineer and his wife allegedly sold the secret data to an undercover FBI agent.

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SportTrump must give documents to Capitol riot probe - Biden

The move sets up a potential legal showdown over what documents an ex-president can keep secret.

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SportCovid vaccine: Why these US workers won't get jabbed

A teacher, a nurse and an IT worker all say why they would rather lose their jobs than get jabbed.

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SportAfghanistan: US and Taliban hold first face-to-face talks since withdrawal

The meeting comes a day after Afghanistan suffered its deadliest attack since US forces withdrew.

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SportParents convicted in first university admissions scandal trial

The convictions of the two fathers mark the first jury trial in the university admissions scandal.

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SportFacebook apologises as services including Instagram hit again

The new outage comes just days after Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp were down for nearly six hours.

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SportReport finds Trump’s DC hotel lost $70m during his presidency

The former president had previously claimed the hotel earned $150m during his four year term.

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SportMassachusetts man who faked own death over Covid relief scam sentenced

Prosecutors say David Staveley fled using fake IDs after trying to defraud a pandemic aid programme.

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SportSouth China Sea: US submarine collides with unknown object

Officials say it is unclear what the USS Connecticut collided with, and a number of sailors were hurt.

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SportRonaldo civil rape case must be dismissed - judge

A judge recommends that the civil rape case made against Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo in the United States is thrown out of court.

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SportTesla: Elon Musk says company headquarters will move to Texas

Elon Musk announces that the most valuable car company in the world is moving away from California.

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SportTexas abortions resume after court ruling despite legal fears

Some clinics have reopened after the ban was lifted, others have stayed shut due to lawsuit fears.

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SportGen Z's battle with social media addiction

Facebook has come under fire for the impact its apps can have on teens and their mental health.

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SportZodiac Killer: Authorities rebuff cold case team's new lead

Law enforcement agencies say the man identified by a team of private investigators is not a suspect.

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SportUS senators agree to extend debt ceiling to avoid default

The deal comes less than two weeks before the limit on US government debt was due to be reached.

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SportWoman burned trying to save dog in US national park

The 20-year-old woman had jumped into the near-boiling water to rescue her young dog.

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SportFalse science behind ivermectin hype exposed

Thousands worldwide have taken ivermectin to fight Covid. But what's the evidence?

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SportMurray foot faults by losing shoes and wedding ring

Andy Murray appeals for help after his tennis shoes and wedding ring are "stolen" in Indian Wells.

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SportTexas abortion: Judge temporarily blocks enforcement of law

The White House praised the ruling as an important step to restoring women's constitutional rights.

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SportPrince Andrew to receive Epstein-Giuffre agreement

His legal team believes the sealed document will end a case brought by his accuser, Virginia Giuffre.

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SportCalifornia oil: Search for cause in crude oil spill

The cleanup continues and the cause is still unknown after an oil spill in California.

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SportOpioid crisis: US pharmacies face moment of truth as trial begins

Major pharmacy chains are accused of fuelling the US opioid crisis and could face billions of dollars in damages if found liable.

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SportDebt ceiling: Is the US about to overshoot its debt limit?

There's a showdown in Washington over raising the limit on the amount the US government can borrow.

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SportFat Bear Week: 480 Otis crowned chunkiest boy in Alaska

Otis is not the biggest behemoth in Katmai National Park's annual battle but he is the most beloved.

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SportAbu Zubaydah: Top US court to hear test case on state secrecy

Abu Zubaydah will be first Guantanamo prisoner to hear his case in the Supreme Court in over a decade.

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SportJoyce Echaquan: Racism played role in death, coroner finds

The woman in Canada filmed herself being insulted by hospital staff shortly before her death.

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SportErnest Johnson: Missouri executes man for killing three in 1994 robbery

Ernest Johnson was executed despite pleas from Pope Francis and other advocates.

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SportUS man sues psychic who 'promised to remove ex-girlfriend curse'

Mauro Restrepo alleges Sophia Adams told him his marriage was cursed and she could save it for $5,100.

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SportFacebook harms children and weakens democracy: ex-employee

A former employee tells the US Senate that the social media giant put profit before people.

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SportUS to combat threats of violence against teachers

Reports of intimidation and threats of violence against teachers rise in response to Covid rules.

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SportTesla must pay $137m to racially harassed former worker

A judge rules the firm did not take reasonable steps to stop a US factory worker from being abused.

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SportTuesday's timed teaser: Which airline ditched high heels?

How well have you studied the news since the weekend? Test your knowledge against the clock.

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SportBritney thanks fans for constant resilience during #FreeBritney campaign

She credited Free Britney campaigners for helping to suspend her father's control of her affairs.

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SportHuntington Beach: Anchor theory after huge oil spill off California

Investigators are looking into whether a ship's anchor may have struck a pipeline on the ocean floor.

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SportHaitian migrants return to face uncertain future

Thousands of Haitian migrants have returned to the island after being deported by the US.

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SportHollywood union workers vote to authorise strike

Hollywood's off-camera employees say they are being worked to death with long hours.

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SportFacebook, Whatsapp and Instagram suffer outage

Social media sites owned by Facebook were knocked offline on Monday, tracking sites showed.

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SportSense of touch and heat research wins Nobel Prize

US scientists David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian share the 2021 prize in Physiology or Medicine.

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SportGeorge Floyd sculpture in New York City defaced for a second time

Locals immediately responded to this latest vandalism, coming together to clean the statue.

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SportCaptain Kirk: Bezos' Blue Origin to send William Shatner into space

William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk, is set to become the oldest person to fly to space.

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SportHuntington Beach: California oil spill sparks concern for wildlife

The spill has been described by one official as a potential ecological disaster.

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SportRon DeSantis v Biden: A bitter battle in Florida over vaccines

As cities begin imposing mask and vaccination mandates, a debate rages over personal freedoms.

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SportEmily Ratajkowski alleges Robin Thicke groped her on Blurred Lines set

Emily Ratajkowski alleges Robin Thicke grabbed her breasts while filming the hit song's music video.

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SportUnited Airlines CEO: Insisting on vaccines "right thing to do"

Around 300 of the airline's 67,000 US based staff are yet to comply with the strict Covid policy.

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SportIslamic Stage: Canadian accused of being 'voice behind the violence'

Canadian Mohammed Khalifa, who narrated IS videos, played a key propaganda role, prosecutors say.

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SportThousands march across US in support of abortion rights

Rallies are held in all 50 states amid fears that abortion rights are being rolled back.

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SportBiden v Big Meat: Can the US tackle rising beef prices?

Meat prices have shot up in America, and the White House says the big suppliers are to blame.

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SportTruth and Reconciliation: Trudeau slammed for taking vacation

The prime minister's itinerary initially stated he would be attending private meetings in Ottawa.

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SportPeter Nygard: Fashion mogul to be extradited to US

Peter Nygard, 80, was indicted by US authorities on nine charges including racketeering and sex trafficking.

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SportBiden suffers blow as trillion-dollar vote delayed

Divisions in his Democratic Party delay the US president’s ambitious infrastructure plans.

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