Tens of thousands of people in Boulder County were forced to flee their homes on Thursday.
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vendredi 31 décembre 2021
SportBetty White: Biden leads tributes for Golden Girls actress
The long-time Hollywood star died on Friday at the age of 99 after an eight-decade film and TV career.
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SportTV's Golden Girl Betty White dies, 99
A look back at the life and career of the comedy actress, "American institution" and animal activist who has died aged 99.
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jeudi 30 décembre 2021
SportColorado wildfires: Tens of thousands evacuated as blazes spread
Some 30,000 people north of Denver are told to leave their homes and a state of emergency is declared.
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SportUkraine tensions: Putin tells Biden new sanctions could rupture ties
The US and Russian presidents spoke by phone for almost an hour amid rising tensions over Ukraine.
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SportThe 'heartbreakingly beautiful' art of Laurie Anderson
The pioneering artist speaks about her new exhibit, which blends painting, film, music and writing.
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SportAvoid cruises even if vaccinated, CDC tells Americans
It says there has been an increase in onboard cases since the emergence of the Omicron variant.
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SportTeva Pharmaceuticals found liable in New York opioid trial
A New York State jury has found the drug maker help fuel the state's deadly opioid epidemic.
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SportVirginia Confederate monuments likely headed to black history museum
A black history museum and culture centre in Richmond may soon receive the controversial memorials.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Survivors speak of relief after guilty verdict
Ghislaine Maxwell could face the rest of her life in jail after being convicted of sex-trafficking.
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SportTiger shot dead at Naples Zoo in Florida after biting cleaner's arm
A cleaner had tried to pet or feed the animal in an unauthorised area, the sheriff's office said.
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mercredi 29 décembre 2021
SportGhislaine Maxwell guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse girls
A jury in New York convicts her of recruiting and trafficking teenagers in a "pyramid of abuse".
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: How accusers' testimony brought her down
This was a victory for the women who fought to bring Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator to justice.
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SportWho is Ghislaine Maxwell? The downfall of a favourite daughter
How Ghislaine Maxwell went from being the toast of high society to a convicted sex trafficker.
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SportUkraine tensions: Biden and Putin phone call seeks 'diplomatic path'
The presidents of the US and Russia will speak again in a bid to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine.
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SportAlaska 'Icemageddon' warning follows heat record
The coldest US state faces weather extremes after heavy snowfall and torrential rain.
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SportValentina Orellana-Peralta: US teen shot dead by police 'died in mother's arms'
The parents of a 14-year-old girl killed by a stray police bullet while shopping demand justice.
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mardi 28 décembre 2021
SportCovid: US and France report record daily case rises
However, US officials said it was possible the figures were an overestimate due to reporting delays.
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SportJohn Madden: Legendary NFL coach and commentator dies at 85
John Madden, the much-loved American football coach and commentator, has died aged 85.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell jury told to meet every day because of Covid
The judge in Ghislaine Maxwell's sex trafficking trial asks jurors to deliberate every day.
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SportRobert E. Lee: Virginia workers open Civil War era time capsule
The 130-year-old capsule contained flags, books and bullets related to the Confederate States.
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SportRichard Marcinko: Seal Team Six founder dies at 81
Richard Marcinko played a vital role in boosting America's counter-terrorism capabilities but was a divisive figure.
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lundi 27 décembre 2021
SportCovid: US halves isolation time for asymptomatic infection
The Centres for Disease Control (CDC) recommends five days isolation for asymptomatic Covid cases.
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SportUS animal shelter shocked after 800 parakeets surrendered
A Detroit animal shelter said the birds were handed over in a "very unhealthy situation".
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SportJean-Marc Vallée: Canadian filmmaker dies aged 58
The director's works included Dallas Buyers Club, Wild and the TV series Big Little Lies.
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SportUS snowstorms: California and other western states battered
Almost 30in (76cm) of snow fell in parts of northern California and Nevada in a 24-hour period.
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dimanche 26 décembre 2021
SportCovid: Travel chaos spills into new week
More than 1,300 flights are scrapped on Monday, capping off a tough festive period for travellers.
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SportCovid: Travel misery for tens of thousands as flights are cancelled
Chinese and US airlines are hardest hit amid a surge in Covid cases in many countries.
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SportRoe v Wade US abortion rights lawyer Sarah Weddington dies
Sarah Weddington won the landmark 1973 US Supreme Court case that legalised abortions in the US.
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SportDemi Skipper plans to keep trading after hairpin-to-house swap
TikToker Demi Skipper made headlines this month when she successfully traded items until she got a house.
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samedi 25 décembre 2021
SportSurfer killed in apparent shark attack in California
Beachgoers in Morro Bay area are ordered to stay out of the water after an accident on Christmas Eve.
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vendredi 24 décembre 2021
Sport'Let's go, Brandon': Caller pranks Biden at White House event
A father from Oregon uttered a term that is code for an obscenity directed at the president.
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SportPolice stray bullet kills teen in LA store's dressing room
The teenager was in a changing room with her mother trying on dresses for her 15th birthday party.
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SportTesla disables gaming while driving feature
It follows an inquiry into Passenger Play, which allowed games to be played while a car was moving.
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SportChris Noth: Fourth woman accuses Sex and the City actor of assault
US singer Lisa Gentile alleges the Sex and the City actor groped her in a New York apartment in 2002.
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SportJames Franco accusers call him 'completely insensitive' after interview
Oscar-nominated actor James Franco recently admitted having sex with students at his drama school.
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SportJames Franco: I'll admit, I did sleep with students... and that was wrong
The actor paid $2.2m (£1.6m) after being sued over "sexually-charged behaviour towards female students".
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SportOmicron: US to lift travel restrictions from southern Africa
The White House said the measures were no longer necessary amid a US explosion of Omicron cases.
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jeudi 23 décembre 2021
SportDaunte Wright death: US 'Taser mixup' ex-officer guilty of manslaughter
A former officer who fatally shot a black motorist during a traffic stop has been found guilty.
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SportCapitol riot: Proud Boy pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate with authorities
Matthew Greene is believed to be the first far-right group member to plead guilty and co-operate.
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mercredi 22 décembre 2021
SportWatch two babies plucked alive from tornado rubble
Their grandmother tucked them in a bathtub with a Bible and a blanket before the Kentucky twister hit.
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SportPhiladelphia congresswoman carjacked at gunpoint in broad daylight
The lawmaker's government phone and ID were among belongings that the two robbers also snatched.
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SportHow this iconic Manhattan newsstand survived the Covid pandemic
Since 1994, Casa Magazines in New York City has carried almost 3,000 unique magazine titles.
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SportUSA stun Ireland in historic cricket game
Ireland are stunned by the United States, who win the historic first Twenty20 International between the sides by 26 runs in Florida.
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SportCovid-19: Canada expands pandemic relief programmes amid Omicron surge
Canadian provinces are reporting record-breaking case counts as Omicron becomes the dominant strain.
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SportCovid: Who is not vaccinated in the US and what's the risk?
We break down the facts on who's getting the shot and who's not - and each group's odds of survival.
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SportTurkey arrests US diplomat over alleged passport handover
Police say the US man gave the document to a Syrian trying to travel to Germany from Istanbul airport.
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SportUS safety body to probe Tesla on in-car gameplay
It follows a complaint from an owner who discovered he could play games while driving.
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SportRogel Aguilera-Mederos: Colorado lorry driver's sentence sparks uproar
The 110-year prison sentence for the Colorado lorry driver sparks calls for leniency and reform.
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mardi 21 décembre 2021
SportOnlyFans founder is making way for firm's marketing chief
The founder of the content subscription site is stepping aside to focus on new endeavours.
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SportCovid Omicron: Biden buys 500m test kits to tackle surge
The US will also deploy more military medics amid fears the holiday season will boost a Covid spike.
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SportBoeing and Airbus warn US over 5G safety concerns
The world's two biggest plane makers say the technology could have a negative impact on the aviation industry.
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SportChris Noth: Sex and the City actresses show support for accusers
Three Sex And The City actresses issue a joint statement after co-star is accused of sexual assault.
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SportThe Matrix's real-world legacy - from red pill incels to conspiracies and deepfakes
As The Matrix returns, we explore the enduring legacy of the franchise in culture, tech and beyond.
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lundi 20 décembre 2021
SportHow Covid deepened America's teacher shortages
Classrooms across the US have been emptied of educators - and the pandemic has made it worse.
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SportElon Musk says he'll be paying $11bn in tax this year
The Tesla founder and world's richest person has been involved in a public spat over his tax bill.
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SportYoung pupils allegedly forced to re-enact Holocaust in Washington school
An investigation is underway regarding the alleged incident involving young pupils in Washington DC.
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SportProsecutors call Ghislaine Maxwell 'sophisticated predator' in closing arguments
Prosecutors say Ms Maxwell was a "sophisticated predator" of vulnerable children. She denies all charges.
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SportTimed Teaser: Bruce Springsteen's back catalogue - who bought it?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportWhat is the metaverse?
From virtual versions of ourselves to augmented reality, we break down what the metaverse is.
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dimanche 19 décembre 2021
SportSenator Joe Manchin threatens to sink signature Biden bill
Democrat Joe Manchin throws the Build Back Better Act into jeopardy, saying he will not vote for it.
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SportCovid: Christmas travel will fuel spread of Omicron, US expert warns
The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated.
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SportDrakeo the Ruler dies after stabbing at LA music festival
The 28-year-old was stabbed during an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival.
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samedi 18 décembre 2021
SportBBC Bitcoin mining report used in crypto-scam
The BBC’s Silicon Valley correspondent investigates how his report was used to steal life savings.
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SportSports Personality 2021: Simone Biles honoured with Lifetime Achievement award
American gymnast Simone Biles has been honoured with BBC Sports Personality of the Year's Lifetime Achievement award.
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vendredi 17 décembre 2021
SportEthiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US
Ethiopian civil war divides diaspora in the US
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SportAfghanistan to Wisconsin: Refugees dream of home
Some of the 13,000 Afghan refugees living at a US military base in Wisconsin reflect on new lives.
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SportTheranos trial of Elizabeth Holmes hears closing arguments
The prosecution says Elizabeth Holmes ran a "house of cards"; the defence liken her to a brave captain of a sinking ship.
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SportSir Rod Stewart pleads guilty to battery over Florida hotel 'punch'
The singer and his son clashed with a Florida hotel guard who refused them entry to a party.
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SportSon's tribute to 'bawdy, fertile matriarch' goes viral
A son's colourful tribute to his mother, Renay Mandel Corren, has been shared widely on social media.
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jeudi 16 décembre 2021
SportRust: Police obtain search warrant for Alec Baldwin's phone
Police investigating the fatal shooting on the Rust film set obtain a warrant for the actor's phone.
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SportUS Congress passes import ban on Chinese Uyghur region
The bill overcame opposition from Coca-Cola, Nike and Apple and an initial lack of White House support.
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SportUS FDA permanently allows mail-order abortion pills
The Food and Drug Administration made permanent a temporary pandemic-related measure.
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SportHow billionaires pay less tax than you
Corporate giants use a mantra known as Buy Borrow Die to avoid paying income tax, say analysts.
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SportBiden grants Medal of Honor to first black soldier since Vietnam
Sgt Alwyn Cashe was among three US veterans to receive the highest US military award from the president.
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SportUS panel recommends J&J shots be sidelined after clot deaths
Nine people have died from extremely rare side effects linked to Johnson & Johnson's jab.
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SportHaiti kidnappers release remaining missionaries
The missionaries from the US and Canada were abducted in mid-October by a powerful crime gang.
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SportTikToker Demi Skipper trades up from a hairpin to a house
Demi Skipper started with a hairpin and traded it up until she got a house.
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SportEx-McDonald's boss to repay $105m over sexual relationships
The fast food chain claimed that Mr Easterbrook had lied about three sexual relationships with employees.
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SportClaudette Colvin: Civil rights pioneer has record cleared
Ms Colvin was the first person to be arrested for challenging Montgomery's bus segregation policy
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mercredi 15 décembre 2021
SportKentucky tornadoes: Lost photos found 140 miles away
How a photo found on a Kentucky farm is being returned to its owner thanks to social media sleuths.
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SportMichelle Odinet: Louisiana judge faces calls to quit over home video slurs
Judge Michelle Odinet says she took a sedative and has "zero recollection" of the incident.
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Sport'If you eat here, you're dining with rats'
Some New Yorkers are cooling on the craze for street-side restaurant sheds, due to noise and vermin.
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SportFederal Reserve to withdraw stimulus more quickly
The US central bank will reduce its stimulus more rapidly, and expects to raise interest rates next year.
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SportKentucky tornado: My father was killed in the storm
Katie Fields lost her dad in the Kentucky tornadoes - moments after speaking with him on the phone.
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SportDerek Chauvin pleads guilty in George Floyd civil rights case
The former police officer is already serving a 22 year prison sentence for the murder of Mr Floyd.
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SportMegan Thee Stallion 'told to dance' by Tory Lanez before alleged shooting
Rapper Tory Lanez is accused of hurting the songwriter after a party in Hollywood in July 2020.
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mardi 14 décembre 2021
SportMark Meadows: Trump ex-chief of staff in contempt of Congress
The Democrat-led House of Representatives rebuked Mark Meadows for defying a congressional panel.
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SportUS Congress narrowly votes to raise debt limit
The measure, which raises the limit by $2.5tr (£1.9tr), comes days before a potential US default.
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SportCovid-19: US surpasses 800,000 pandemic deaths
More than a quarter of lives lost in the pandemic came after all US adults were eligible for a vaccine.
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SportKentucky tornadoes: I spent my 40th birthday trapped under rubble
Kyanna Parsons-Perez never imagined that her 40th birthday would be spent pinned to the floor of the Mayfield candle factory.
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SportToronto police release video of 'suspect' in billionaires' 2017 murders
Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead at home four years ago, but police have made no arrests.
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SportPhillip Adams: Ex-NFL player who shot six dead had CTE brain disease
US footballer Phillip Adams' brain showed evidence of damage linked to repeated head trauma.
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SportTrump's son urged father to intervene in 6 January Capitol riot
Donald Trump Jr urged his father's aides to get the ex-president to stop the mob, text messages show.
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SportApple launches Android app to address AirTags tracker fears
Apple releases an Android app to find its AirTag location trackers, in case they are misused.
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SportInstagram sorry for blocking user named metaverse
The company admits an artist with the Instagram name @metaverse was wrongly blocked for "impersonation".
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SportKentucky tornadoes: Two-month-old girl is youngest victim
The parents of Oaklynn Charleigh Koon say their hearts are "shattered" over their daughter's death.
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lundi 13 décembre 2021
SportAmazon criticised over safety at tornado-hit warehouse
The firm said events happened quickly at the Illinois site and it was "deeply saddened" by the deaths.
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SportCanada offers up to $40bn to compensate indigenous children
It comes after a lengthy legal battle over the abuse of native children held in government care.
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SportMiami is banking on cryptocurrency and New York wants in
MiamiCoin and NYCCoin are experiments designed to put these cities on the cryptocurrency map.
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SportApology to US teachers over 'dash for cash' charity stunt
The US bank that donated the cash said they will give more after the "degrading and insulting" event.
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SportUS tornadoes: Photos show devastation from deadly storms
Aerial images and photographs show the devastation on the ground across multiple states.
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SportGolden Globes: Belfast and The Power of the Dog lead field for troubled awards
The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and Sir Kenneth Branagh's Belfast lead the race.
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Sport'It's the definition of hell on Earth'
Residents in the US state are sifting through the rubble that was once a town.
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dimanche 12 décembre 2021
SportAnd Just Like That: Peloton responds with parody ad after shares tumble
The exercise equipment maker released an online parody after a scene that sent its shares tumbling.
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SportKentucky tornadoes: Death toll likely to pass 100, governor says
Rescue workers have continued to scour the rubble but hopes of finding survivors are waning.
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SportHoward University: Why these students slept out in tents on campus for weeks
After reports of mould and rodents in dorms, protesters at Howard University took over a campus building.
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SportKentucky tornadoes: 100 year-old-church destroyed in seconds
Nomia Iqbal reports from the ruins of the Mayfield First United Methodist Church in Kentucky.
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SportAnne Rice, author of Interview with the Vampire, dies aged 80
The American author was best known for her 1976 gothic novel Interview with the Vampire.
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samedi 11 décembre 2021
SportKentucky tornadoes: Biden reaches out to affected US states
He promises the government will do all it can to help, as the death toll is expected to pass 100.
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SportAlan Shepard: Bezos space company sends first US astronaut's daughter to space
Laura Shepard Churchley's father, Alan, became the first American in space in 1961.
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SportUS Olympic boycott: Uyghurs and Hong Kongers react
Protesters at the US Capitol welcomed the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing games, but say more is needed.
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SportTornadoes causing chaos across several US states
People are reported to be trapped after a roof collapsed at an Amazon warehouse.
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vendredi 10 décembre 2021
SportGhislaine Maxwell trial: Prosecutors rest case after 10 days
Prosecutors have said Ms Maxwell ran "a pyramid scheme of abuse" with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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SportWho could be most affected by US abortion changes?
Any changes to US abortion laws will disproportionately impact younger, poorer and black women.
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SportIsabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire hit with US visa restrictions
Isabel dos Santos, daughter of a former Angolan president, is accused of "significant corruption".
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SportUS Supreme Court says Texas abortion clinics can sue over law
The Supreme Court leaves controversial Texas abortion law in place, but allows lawsuits
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SportUS inflation hits highest level for 40 years
Prices rose 6.8% in the year to November with the cost of fuel, used cars and food rising fastest.
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SportLarry Hoover: Kanye and Drake set aside feud for prisoner concert
The former friends stage a concert in a bid to free Larry Hoover, who's been in jail for decades.
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SportDonald Trump swears in criticism of Benjamin Netanyahu’s loyalty
The former president rails against his once-close ally, and says he saved Israel from destruction.
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SportJulian Assange can be extradited to the US, court rules
Judges are reassured by US promises to reduce the risk of the Wikileaks founder taking his own life.
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jeudi 9 décembre 2021
SportCapitol riot: US appeals court rejects Trump's request to block files
A panel investigating the Capitol riot wants to see the ex-president's White House records.
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SportJussie Smollett: Actor found guilty of lying about attack
A jury convicted the former Empire actor of five of six counts of felony disorderly conduct.
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SportNew York’s Met museum to remove Sackler name from exhibits
The Sackler family founded Purdue Pharma, which manufactured opioids linked to the deaths of thousands.
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SportUS-led coalition against IS ends combat mission in Iraq
Troops will remain to "advise, assist and enable" Iraqi security forces to stop a resurgence of IS.
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SportJosh Duggar: Ex-reality TV star found guilty of child porn charges
Images of children as young as toddlers were traced back to a computer linked to the US TV star.
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SportAstroworld: Travis Scott says he was unaware fans were hurt
The US rapper says he only discovered the impact of a deadly crowd surge after the festival in Texas.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Jury sent home for day after lawyer falls sick
The lawyer - who has a non-Covid-related illness - is needed for questioning of an upcoming witness.
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SportFather and son arrested on suspicion of starting Caldor fire
The massive blaze burned through more than 220,000 acres in California this past summer.
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SportCanadian man charged over ransomware attacks
The 31-year-old is accused of co-ordinating cyber-attacks on businesses and individuals.
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mercredi 8 décembre 2021
SportUS Coast Guard pull body from a car near brink of Niagara Falls
The US Coast Guard recovered a body from a car stuck in the rapids at the edge of the Niagara Falls.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Ex-boyfriend of accuser corroborates account
The accuser, known in court as Carolyn, alleged she had sex with Jeffrey Epstein from age 14 to 18.
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SportRussia Ukraine: Sending US troops not on table - Biden
The US president says a Western response to a Russian invasion would not include boots on the ground.
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SportCapitol riot: Lawmakers to hold ex-Trump chief of staff in contempt
Donald Trump has urged his former aides to refuse cooperation with the 6 January House panel.
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SportDaunte Wright: Manslaughter trial of ex-police officer begins
The former officer said she meant to use a Taser when she shot dead black motorist Daunte Wright.
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SportBoss says sorry for 'blundered' mass Zoom firing
Vishal Garg says he "is deeply sorry" for sacking 900 staff in an online meeting.
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mardi 7 décembre 2021
SportAmazon services down for thousands of users
Customers of the e-commerce giant report problems with shopping services, Prime Video and Alexa.
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SportJamal Khashoggi: Suspect in murder of journalist arrested in Paris
French media say Khaled Aedh Alotaibi was arrested at Charles-de-Gaulle airport on Tuesday.
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SportInstagram announces changes ahead of political grilling
Platform boss unveils new safety features a day before being quizzed by the US Senate.
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SportRohingya sue Facebook for $150bn over Myanmar hate speech
The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar.
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SportBillionaire hands over antiquities worth $70m
Michael Steinhardt is banned for life from buying such treasures following an investigation.
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SportGrammy Awards: Drake withdraws nominations
The decision has reportedly been made at the request of Drake and his management.
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lundi 6 décembre 2021
SportEmmett Till: US closes investigation without charges
The justice department says there is "insufficient evidence" to back a writer's claim a witness lied.
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SportWall Street watchdogs probe Trump media firm deal
At the weekend the Trump Media and Technology Group said it had secured $1bn of investment.
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SportJussie Smollett testifies at trial: 'There was no hoax'
Jussie Smollett says a "massive" man in a ski mask attacked him after shouting slurs in Chicago.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell 'gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim'
An accuser says the socialite suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
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SportUS boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
"Last time I did this I cried," said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.
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SportNasa unveils new class of astronaut candidates
The six men and four women could fly to the space station and on future missions to the Moon.
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SportAmid shortage, Canada taps into emergency maple syrup reserves
The Canadian province of Quebec produces 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.
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SportTimed Teaser: Donald Trump raised $1bn for a social media app called...?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportNew York's workers must all have vaccine by 27 December
The city's mayor is introducing a vaccine mandate for all private sector employees from 27 December.
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dimanche 5 décembre 2021
SportThomas Massie: US Congressman condemned for Christmas guns photo
The image shows Thomas Massie and his family holding firearms days after a deadly school shooting.
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SportBob Dole: Biden leads tributes to a 'dear friend'
Tributes have been paid across the US political divide to the late Republican leader Bob Dole.
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SportVeteran Republican leader Bob Dole dies
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98
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samedi 4 décembre 2021
SportAfghanistan: Taliban warned against targeting former security forces
US and allies "deeply concerned" about human rights abuses against former Afghan security forces.
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SportPacific Ocean garbage patch is immense plastic habitat
Researchers discover coastal species living on debris miles from their natural surroundings.
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SportChris Cuomo: CNN fires presenter over help he gave politician brother
The star TV presenter is sacked over efforts to help his brother fight off sexual harassment claims.
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SportBiden and Putin to hold call amid Ukraine invasion fears
The US and Russian leaders will discuss Ukraine amid mounting concerns about a possible Russian invasion.
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SportMichigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
Bail is set at $1m for the couple arrested in Detroit after failing to attend court on Friday.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week
The socialite is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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vendredi 3 décembre 2021
SportMichigan school shooting: Reward offered to find suspect's parents
US Marshals say the Michigan couple's son killed four students with the father's handgun.
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SportRussia Ukraine: Biden warns Russia against Ukraine 'red lines'
Intelligence officials fear Russia could invade Ukraine as soon as early 2022, US media reports.
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SportParag Agrawal: Why Indian-born CEOs dominate Silicon Valley
Parag Agrawal, Twitter's new CEO, is the latest of several Indian-Americans leading global tech firms.
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SportWest Side Story: Spielberg on casting the film from Latin American community
Director Steven Spielberg on why he cast the film's Latin American characters from that community.
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Sport'Don’t do it,' mother texted Michigan suspect
The Michigan teen suspect's parents are accused of "egregious" conduct and overlooking warning signs.
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SportBiden signs stopgap funding bill, averting government shutdown
US lawmakers have avoided a shutdown that would have left millions of federal employees unpaid.
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SportMichigan school shooting: Parents of gunman charged with manslaughter
Authorities say the suspect killed four students and injured seven people with his dad's handgun.
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SportActor Kal Penn to play Toronto Raptors 'superfan' in biopic
Nav Bhatia has attended almost every Raptors home game since the team was established in 1995.
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SportOregon police seek clues in poisoning of eight wolves
Conservation groups call the deaths a "huge setback" for Oregon's endangered wolf population.
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SportEx-nurse gets 10 years in prison for raping incapacitated patient
The woman later gave birth at the Arizona clinic where she has been since she was a toddler.
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SportUS jobs growth falls far short of expectations
Employers took on 210,000 new workers in November, less than half the number that had been expected.
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SportFourteen arrested over spate of Los Angeles smash-and-grab raids
The mayor says Covid rules which allowed all the suspects to be released pending trial should change.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Employee told 'not to look Jeffrey Epstein in the eye'
A former housekeeper said Ghislaine Maxwell acted as 'lady of the house' at Jeffrey Epstein's US home.
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jeudi 2 décembre 2021
SportUS government shutdown averted hours before deadline
The US Congress passes a bill to fund federal agencies until 18 February, avoiding a costly shutdown.
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SportUS creditors can now DM debtors on social media
The new rule lets debt collectors text and direct message millions of Americans who default on loans.
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SportBiden blasted for reviving Trump's Remain in Mexico policy
Activists warn restoring 'Remain in Mexico' at the border will result in "torture, rape, and death".
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SportAfter 43 years in jail, exonerated man on life outside
After 43 years in jail, exonerated US man Kevin Strickland describes bewilderment at life on the outside.
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SportLaverne & Shirley star Eddie Mekka dies aged 69
The US actor is best known for playing Carmine Ragusa in the 1970s-80s Laverne & Shirley TV sitcom.
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SportAntonio Brown: Tampa Bay Buccaneers player banned for misrepresenting vaccination status
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown is one of three players to be disciplined for misrepresenting their Covid-19 vaccination status.
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SportEpstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22.
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SportOmicron: Biden to unveil new Covid-19 winter measures
Public health officials in Minnesota have just reported a second US case of the Omicron variant.
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SportMeghan wins ruling in Mail on Sunday privacy fight
The Duchess of Sussex took action after the paper carried extracts of a letter to her father.
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SportMLB lockout: Baseball owners and players' union in impasse after agreement expires
Major League Baseball locks out its players after failing to agree a new collective bargaining agreement with the players' union - preventing clubs from signing or trading players.
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SportCovid: Trigger of rare blood clots with AstraZeneca jab found by scientists
Researchers in Cardiff and the US work out how the Covid jab may be linked to the extremely rare clots.
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SportUS and Mexico to restart Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy
More than 60,000 asylum seekers have been sent back to Mexico under the controversial programme.
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SportGhislaine Maxwell: Defence lawyers seek to discredit key accuser
Ghislaine Maxwell's defence team try to poke holes in an alleged victim's testimony at her trial.
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SportHome Alone house available to book on Airbnb
The home from the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin will be available for one night only.
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mercredi 1 décembre 2021
SportEpstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a 'master manipulator'
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22.
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SportCanadian MPs vote to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy'
MPs cross the aisle to shake hands with and even hug their counterparts as the bill is passed.
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SportWhen Jesus is used to steal from his flock
William Neil "Doc" Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions.
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SportMichigan school shooting: Suspect, 15, charged as an adult
Ethan Crumbley, 15, allegedly killed four students and injured seven others on Tuesday.
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SportArizona officer fired after fatally shooting man in wheelchair
Tucson police officer Ryan Remington fired nine shots at the 61-year old suspected shoplifter.
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SportUS Supreme Court hears landmark abortion case
The court's eventual ruling may cut off abortion access for tens of millions of American women.
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SportAstroworld: Half of victims' families reject Travis Scott's funeral costs offer
The star's offer to pay funeral costs was a bid to "lessen public outcry", say victims' families.
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