Virginia Thomas' remarks are among a mountain of transcripts released by the US Capitol riot inquiry.
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vendredi 30 décembre 2022
SportRefugee, granny and nurse aide among US storm dead
The victims in upstate New York were found in their cars, or on the frigid pavement and even in their homes.
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SportWho is George Santos and why is he in trouble?
The 34-year-old New York congressman-elect is facing mounting criticism for a dizzying web of alleged lies.
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SportAndrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days
The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.
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SportAndrew Tate: The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer
The 36-year-old former kickboxer has said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault.
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jeudi 29 décembre 2022
SportBarbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.
When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge.
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SportSouthwest Airlines says sorry again as flight chaos continues
The US airline has struggled to regain its footing after a winter storm, leaving travellers stranded.
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SportRepublican George Santos facing investigations for lying about resume
George Santos, elected to Congress in November, has admitted to lies about work and education experience.
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SportUS winter storm: Footage shows impact of extreme weather
A powerful blizzard hit the US and Canada over the Christmas weekend.
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SportUS storms: Ice surrounds Niagara Falls in winter spectacle
Chunks of ice and snow-capped rocks surround the gushing falls after a winter storm sweeps over the US.
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mercredi 28 décembre 2022
SportEnergy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax
The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.
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SportCalls on Iran to settle dispute over Ukraine PS752 jet downing
Four countries begin a process to hold Iran legally accountable for the 2020 downing of flight PS752.
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Sport19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot
Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer.
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SportUS winter storm death toll rises as bad weather drags on
Clean-up is underway in Erie County, which was one of the hardest hit regions in the US.
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mardi 27 décembre 2022
SportUS considers curbs on travellers arriving from China
But Chinese tourists will not have unfettered access to all countries - as some impose restrictions.
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SportApple and Tesla: Tech stocks tumble amid supply issues
Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.
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SportTitle 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place
The Supreme Court extends legislation preventing undocumented migrants crossing the border from Mexico.
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SportNFL: JJ Watt of the Arizona Cardinals announces his retirement
JJ Watt, considered one of the NFL's greatest ever defensive players, announces he will retire at the end of the season.
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SportFlight cancellations wreak havoc on US airports
The chaos has left thousands of passengers sleeping in terminals as they search for solutions.
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SportGretchen Whitmer kidnap ringleader, Adam Fox, sentenced to 16 years
Adam Fox hoped to start a "revolution" but was sentenced to 16 years for targeting Gretchen Whitmer.
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SportRepublican George Santos admits lying on his CV
George Santos, who was recently elected, says he misrepresented his education and employment history.
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lundi 26 décembre 2022
SportUS winter storm traps New York State residents in cars
New York State's Buffalo area bears the brunt of a storm that has killed 56 people in the US and Canada.
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SportThe truth about 'medbeds' - a miracle cure that doesn't exist
Why has a fictional miracle cure taken off online - and who's making money out of it?
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SportBuffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'
Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada.
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dimanche 25 décembre 2022
SportGolfing great Kathy Whitworth dies at 83
During her long career, the American captured 88 professional titles - more than any other golfer.
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SportUS storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24
Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditions.
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SportCanada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured
It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve.
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samedi 24 décembre 2022
SportUS winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day
At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.
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vendredi 23 décembre 2022
SportCanada's polar bear population plummets - government report
Climate change is said to be a key factor in a 27% decline in the population over the past five years.
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SportUS winter storm: Stranded Native Americans burn clothes for warmth
"We're fighting a losing battle," says Oglala Sioux Tribe's president as the reservation is cut off by impassable roads.
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SportWind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm
Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.
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SportMegan Thee Stallion: Jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting rapper
Lanez faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy award-winning rapper in 2020.
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SportMeta settles Cambridge Analytica scandal case for $725m
The proposed deal by Facebook's owner is the largest in a US data privacy class action, say lawyers.
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SportThom Bell: Philadelphia soul pioneer dies at 79
The musician crafted 70s soul hits like Betcha By Golly Wow, Backstabbers and Rubberband Man.
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jeudi 22 décembre 2022
SportHere are the key findings in the January 6 committee's final report
The panel, which has recommended Donald Trump face criminal charges, releases its 845-page findings.
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SportAfter an epic journey ends, what happens next?
Migrants allowed into the US don't stay at the border long - this is how they decide where to go now.
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SportWhat exactly is in the $1.7tr US spending bill?
Provisions on everything from TikTok to lobster fishing are in the 4,155-page legislation.
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SportFar-right groups had racism rift before Capitol riot
The Oath Keepers and Proud Boy had a shared love of Donald Trump, but not so much for each other.
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SportZelensky's whirlwind US visit in 90 seconds
On a busy day, Ukraine's leader visited the White House and gave a speech to Congress.
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SportTrain derailed after smashing into truck in Collegedale, Tennessee
Another driver, who says he ran to see if everyone was OK, caught the moment on camera.
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mercredi 21 décembre 2022
SportUS winter storm to bring coldest Christmas in decades
The once-in-a-generation weather event may reach pressure equivalent to a Category 3 hurricane.
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SportUkraine war: Biden tells Zelensky his country will never stand alone
On his first overseas trip since the Russian invasion began, President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks the US.
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SportHarry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds
BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.
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SportI don’t know why I’m banned from Twitter - journalist Matt Binder
Mashable journalist Matt Binder tells the BBC he does not know how he has broken Twitter’s policies.
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SportChildren’s Tylenol in short supply - here’s what parents can do
There are simple strategies for parents to find children's pain medication amid the current crisis.
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SportToronto: Eight teenage girls charged with killing man
The teenagers are accused of attacking a 59-year-old man in Toronto in what police called "a swarming".
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mardi 20 décembre 2022
SportEnough fentanyl to kill every single American seized in 2022
Nearly 400m potentially fatal doses - double last year's total - were intercepted by federal agents.
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SportUS pastor robbed on livestream faces fraud and extortion charges
Lamor Whitehead was robbed of more than $1m in jewellery during a livestreamed sermon in July.
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SportHow to stay safe in possible US winter weather bomb cyclone
Millions of Americans are under winter storm watches, as travel chaos threatens the holiday season.
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SportTitle 42: What is the Trump-era immigration policy?
Title 42 was set to expire this week, until the Supreme Court issued a reprieve.
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SportElon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy
The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down.
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SportFTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited
The cryptocurrency exchange boss is expected to travel to the US to face fraud charges, the BBC understands.
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lundi 19 décembre 2022
SportCapitol riot committee asks that Trump faces insurrection charges
The committee airs critical testimony by a Trump loyalist and criticises his daughter, Ivanka Trump.
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SportWill Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?
The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter.
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SportFrank Salemme: Former mafia boss dies in prison at 89
Frank Salemme was serving a life sentence for killing a Boston nightclub owner in 1993.
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SportJoe Kennedy III confirmed as US special envoy to Northern Ireland
Mr Kennedy, the grandson of Robert Kennedy, says the appointment is "an incredible honour".
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SportNFL: Jaguars stun Cowboys in overtime, Chiefs make play-offs & Brady blows lead
The Jacksonville Jaguars stun the Dallas Cowboys in overtime while the Kansas City Chiefs hold on and Tom Brady blows a 17-point lead.
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SportVaughan shooting: Five killed by gunman in Canada apartment block
The gunman was shot dead by police who found victims scattered in several flats of the block.
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dimanche 18 décembre 2022
SportTurbulence injures dozens on Hawaiian Airlines flight
Eleven people are in hospital in a serious condition due to injuries sustained on the flight.
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SportTwitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms
The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites.
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SportCanada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears
The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.
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samedi 17 décembre 2022
SportMaking it big selling legal weed is harder than it looks
A programme in California hopes to give back to communities targeted by the War on Drugs.
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SportAngelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee envoy
The Hollywood star says she now wants to work with groups led by people most directly affected by conflict.
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SportGuns confiscated at US airports hit record levels
More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded.
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SportTwitter reinstates banned journalists' accounts
Elon Musk suspended some journalists' accounts after accusing them of sharing location data about him.
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vendredi 16 décembre 2022
SportCapitol riot: Committee to seek charges for Trump - reports
The committee will reportedly seeking an unprecedented charge of insurrection against an ex-US president.
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SportWhy is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?
Friends and colleagues say his plans may be hard to predict, but they wouldn't bet against him.
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SportNigerian child chess prodigy granted US asylum
Tanitoluwa Adewumi rose to national stardom after winning a major tournament at eight years old.
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SportStarbucks set for strikes in US over unionisation
The walkout escalates a bitter labour fight, affecting around 100 of the coffee firm's US stores.
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SportJane Fonda: Hollywood star 'feels blessed' her cancer is in remission
The Hollywood icon says her doctor has told her she can stop her chemotherapy treatment.
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SportUkraine war: US Patriot missiles would comfort Kyiv and alarm Moscow
They're not a silver bullet, but they are extremely effective and expensive.
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jeudi 15 décembre 2022
SportCanadian discount store Zellers hopes to lure shoppers with nostalgia
Zellers, an iconic but failed retail chain, will soon be revived. Can nostalgia rejuvenate the brand?
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SportHang on, what's Santa doing on a helicopter?
With Christmas fast approaching, the BBC tracked down Santa to see exactly what he is up to.
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SportHarry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds
BBC Royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.
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SportUS brings back free at-home Covid tests as part of winter plan
The programme allows households to order four rapid tests with deliveries starting next week.
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SportSix states without power as deadly winter storm and tornadoes hit US
Thousands of people remain without power as a devastating storm system sweeps across the US.
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SportHenry Cavill: British actor will not return as Superman
The British star, who revealed his return as the superhero in October, is dropped from the role.
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mercredi 14 décembre 2022
SportSuedi Murekezi: Russia frees US man in Ukraine prisoner swap
The crypto investor was freed in a deal that saw 64 Ukrainian troops released, according to officials.
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SportSocial media influencers charged with $100m stock scheme
The defendants allegedly used their platforms to hype stocks before selling them off once the prices rose.
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SportSpace Force's first overseas base is in S Korea - here's why
The unit is the first command on foreign soil since the Space Force was established in 2019.
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mardi 13 décembre 2022
SportTrump's conservative base deserting him for DeSantis - poll
According to the survey, Ron DeSantis also leads Joe Biden by 47%-43% in a hypothetical election.
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SportMegan Thee Stallion testifies Tory Lanez shot her
The Grammy winner tells a court the Canadian rapper offered her $1m to keep quiet about the alleged attack.
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SportCyndi Lauper and Sam Smith sing at White House
The White House invited the musical artists to perform as President Biden signed a same-sex marriage bill.
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SportIs there an immigration crisis at the US-Mexico border?
Migrants from Nicaragua and Cuba are being detained at the US-Mexico border in record numbers.
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SportDictionary.com chooses 'woman' as word of the year
Major news events made the term "inseparable from the story of 2022", says the online lexicon.
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SportLockerbie: An atrocity that caused heartbreak around the world
BBC Scotland's David Cowan recalls the trial 22 years ago of two men accused of the Lockerbie bombing.
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lundi 12 décembre 2022
SportUS immigration: 'They'd rather die than return to Nicaragua'
A record number of Nicaraguans are heading to the US as conditions worsen at home.
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SportCanada: Families of murdered indigenous women call for landfill search
Winnipeg Police said they can't recover the remains of murdered indigenous women from a landfill.
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SportPaul Whelan: US officials to hold meetings on bringing home ex-marine
After the release of Brittney Griner from Russian custody, US officials to meet over Paul Whelan's case.
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SportArizona sheriff vows to stop 'illegal' shipping crate border barrier
Critics say Gov Doug Ducey's shipping crate barrier unlawfully cuts through tribal and federal lands.
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SportTwitter's paid blue tick re-launches after pause
Twitter will once again offer a blue tick badge and additional features for a monthly fee.
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SportGolden Globes 2023: Banshees of Inisherin leads nominations
The dark comedy about feuding friends in 1920s Ireland leads the pack going into next year's awards.
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dimanche 11 décembre 2022
SportNasa's Orion capsule makes safe return to Earth
After a 26-day flight around the Moon, Nasa's future astronaut ship parachutes into the Pacific.
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SportLockerbie bombing suspect in US custody
The Libyan man is accused of making the bomb which destroyed Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie.
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samedi 10 décembre 2022
SportRita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career
West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.
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vendredi 9 décembre 2022
SportWorld Cup 2022: Veteran US sports journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar
Grant Wahl, 48, collapses suddenly while watching the Argentina-Netherlands game.
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SportSam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back
The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors.
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SportCanada: Premiers demand to meet Trudeau over health crisis
All 13 provincial leaders renew their calls for more funding from the federal government.
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SportPenguin Random House boss resigns after Simon & Schuster deal fails
The merger of the publishing giant with rival Simon & Schuster was scuppered by competition concerns.
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SportBackstreet Boys Christmas TV show pulled after Nick Carter rape allegation
ABC drops a Christmas TV special after a woman alleges pop singer Nick Carter raped her in 2001.
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jeudi 8 décembre 2022
SportFired Twitter cleaning staff 'treated like garbage'
The cleaners, who were sacked on Monday, have been protesting outside the headquarters in San Francisco.
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SportEmancipation movie: The true story of 'Whipped Peter' in Will Smith's new film
Emancipation tells the true story of “Whipped Peter” and his escape during the US Civil War.
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SportFauci: 'Low-life trolls harass my wife and kids'
Dr Anthony Fauci speaks to Americast as he stands down as chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden.
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SportTrevor Noah: Who will take over The Daily Show?
Trevor Noah will leave big shoes to fill at the helm of the beloved late-night satirical show.
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SportRussia frees Brittney Griner in prisoner swap
The US and Russia swap jailed basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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SportViktor Bout: Who is the Merchant of Death?
The Russian has been freed by the US, in a prisoner swap with basketball star Brittney Griner.
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mercredi 7 décembre 2022
SportJaylen Smith: Arkansas elects youngest black mayor in US
Fresh out of high school, 18-year-old Jaylen Smith has big plans for the little town of Earle, Arkansas.
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SportWhy this Trump loyalist is willing to serve months in Rikers prison
The former president's family business is sticking by the man whose evidence saw it convicted of tax crimes. Why?
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SportElon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff
One photo shows a double room with wardrobe and slippers, as Elon Musk seeks to instil a "hardcore" work culture.
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SportNew York Times faces first major walkout since 1970s
More than 1,100 union members are planning to participate in the 8 December stoppage.
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mardi 6 décembre 2022
SportGeorgia Senate election: Polls close in high stakes run-off
The vote will determine whether President Joe Biden's Democrats win an outright majority in the Senate.
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SportMatt Lucas ends run as Great British Baking Show host
The presenter leaves the tent after three series helping oversee signature bakes and show stoppers.
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SportTrump Organization found guilty of tax crimes after New York trial
The business is synonymous with the former president, but neither he or his family were on trial.
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SportHertz to pay $168m for falsely accusing customers of theft
Some innocent customers say they were arrested after the car rental company accused them of theft.
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SportUS Capitol riot committee to make criminal referrals, chairman says
The House committee investigating the attack will make criminal referrals to the justice department.
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SportMegan Thee Stallion: Tory Lanez trial due to begin
The rapper has accused her ex Tory Lanez of shooting her in the foot after a Hollywood party.
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lundi 5 décembre 2022
SportCanada: Hockey star criticises Justin Trudeau over gun law
PM Justin Trudeau said he is listening to feedback from hunters who worry their guns will be banned.
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SportNike ends Irving sponsorship after post
Nike has ended its sponsorship deal with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving one month after he promoted a documentary which contained anti-Semitic material on social media.
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SportNeil Diamond surprises with 'Sweet Caroline' singalong
The legendary singer surprised guests on the opening night his Broadway musical 'A Beautiful Noise'.
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SportTaylor Swift: 'Swifties' sue Ticketmaster over tour sale problems
Taylor Swift fans have filed a lawsuit over "unlawful conduct" after a chaotic tour ticket sale.
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SportBob McGrath: Sesame Street icon dies aged 90
The veteran actor was one of the founding cast members on the hit children's TV show.
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SportMeta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs won't destroy American dreams of Indians’
Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with.
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samedi 3 décembre 2022
SportUS midterms: Georgia Senate run-off looms after bitter campaign
Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter, campaign.
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SportNetherlands 3-1 USA: Dutch overcome USA to book quarter-final spot
The Netherlands survive a late scare against the United States to move into the World Cup quarter-finals with a ruthless display of finishing.
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vendredi 2 décembre 2022
SportRail strike is cancelled - at the cost of paid sick leave
The pandemic and a vicious flu season has re-energised the fight for paid sick leave.
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SportPolice arrest elderly Alabama woman over unpaid $77 trash bill
The arrest of the elderly woman has sparked outrage in Alabama.
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SportPrince William meets US President Joe Biden ahead of climate prize
The Prince and Princess of Wales will hand out awards for their Earthshot Prize on Friday evening.
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SportSanta Claus is coming to town (via video call)
The pandemic upended life for millions around the world - and Santa was no exception.
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SportPeanut allergies: Parents worry after Palforzia drug sales flop
World-first peanut allergy drug Palforzia’s poor sales spark concerns over future drug research.
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SportAlex Jones files for bankruptcy after Sandy Hook verdict
He was recently told to pay almost $1.5bn (£1.2bn) for claiming a 2012 school shooting was a hoax.
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SportUS jobs growth signals tough inflation fight ahead
The jobs market remains robust despite rate rises aimed at cooling the economy and reining in rising prices.
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Sport'Rats will hate this job posting' - New York City seeks rat tsar
New York City is recruiting a director of rodent mitigation - or rat tsar - for its war on the pest.
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SportIdaho student murders: the things we still don't know
Rumours and web sleuths are plaguing the probe into the grisly stabbing of four Idaho students.
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jeudi 1 décembre 2022
SportKanye West no longer to buy Parler social media platform
The rapper has repeatedly made anti-Semitic remarks, alienating business partners and fans.
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SportUS appeals court denies Trump 'special master' request in documents case
The ruling is a win for the US justice department, which is probing Mr Trump over classified documents.
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SportCanada: Alleged serial killer accused of murdering four indigenous women
The alleged serial killer was arrested for one murder in May. On Thursday police laid more charges.
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SportWorld's most expensive cities: New York and Singapore top list
The cost of living in both cities is now the joint highest worldwide, with Tel Aviv in third.
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SportTrump taxes: US lawmakers get access to former president's returns
The former president had fought for years to keep his records from being disclosed.
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mercredi 30 novembre 2022
SportFoxconn: iPhone maker offers payments for finding new workers
Apple has warned shipments of the iPhone 14 would be delayed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
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SportDanny Masterson: Jury fails to reach a verdict in rape case against That 70s Show actor
A jury fails to reach a verdict in a case against Danny Masterson, accused of raping three women.
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SportIdaho stabbings: Families deliver tributes for the four victims at vigil
The town of Moscow remains on edge two weeks after the murders, with the killer still at-large.
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SportThe magical history of the National Christmas Tree Lighting
Lights up! A look at century-old White House National Christmas Tree Lighting tradition.
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SportOath Keepers: What is the difference between seditious conspiracy and treason?
Seditious conspiracy and treason are two laws rarely used, and the bar for latter is much higher.
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SportMeghan faced very real threats - London police chief
The Duchess of Sussex faced disgusting threats while a serving royal, an outgoing Met Police boss says.
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mardi 29 novembre 2022
SportKanye West to pay Kim Kardashian $200,000 per month in child support as divorce settled
The rapper will pay $200,000 a month, while both parents will have custody of the children.
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SportWorld Cup: Some football fans are in trouble with Fifa
Croatia is being investigated by Fifa after fans targeted Canada's goalie for family ties to Serbia.
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SportRespect for Marriage Act: Senate passes same-sex marriage bill
The bill now goes back to the Democrat-led House before President Biden signs it into law.
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SportOath Keepers: Two members of far-right militia guilty of US sedition
Founder Stewart Rhodes and one other member, Kelly Meggs, were both found guilty on the rare charge.
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SportCanadian scientists find new elements in meteorite
Elaliite and elkinstantonite are the new names but the Saar people in Somalia call it Nightfall.
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SportHawaii's Mauna Loa volcano lava seen from space
For the first time in 40 years, Mauna Loa volcano has erupted, startling some Hawaiian residents.
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lundi 28 novembre 2022
SportRandy Cox: Officers charged after black man paralysed in van
Body camera footage shows some officers mocking Randy Cox and accusing him of faking his injuries.
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SportGiving Tuesday: How day for 'radical generosity' went global
An idea for "radical generosity" that started in New York a decade ago has spread around the world.
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SportTrudeau pledges support for First Nation rocked by stabbings
The prime minister announces C$62.5m for the First Nations community rocked by an attack that left 11 dead.
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SportMinnesota: 200 anglers rescued from broken ice chunk
The ice broke on Upper Red Lake, a popular fishing destination in the state of Minnesota.
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SportTeen charged with murder after Instagram video chat - police
Police say the 16-year-old video chatted with an acquaintance and asked for help disposing of a body.
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SportTimed Teaser: Why did thousands of people get naked?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportBob Dylan apologises for machine-printed 'signatures'
The star charged $600 for "hand-signed" editions of his latest book, but all was not as it seemed.
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SportColorado attack hero: 'Bullies aren't invincible'
A navy officer who helped subdue a shooter at a gay club says he "wanted to save the family he found".
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SportNew York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train
It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York.
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dimanche 27 novembre 2022
SportJeff Bezos: Does US-style philanthropy exist in UK?
The Amazon boss joins a long line of Americans giving away their riches. Is it different in the UK?
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SportWorld Cup 2022: Croatia 4-1 Canada - Andrej Kramaric scores twice to send Canada out
Alphonso Davies scores Canada's first ever World Cup goal, but it is not enough to stop them being knocked out following a defeat by Croatia.
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SportWorld Cup 2022: Iran complain to Fifa over flag change on social media by US
Iran's football federation complains to Fifa after the United States removed the emblem of the Islamic Republic from the country's flag in social media posts.
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samedi 26 novembre 2022
SportDaughter cannot watch execution of Kevin Johnson, judge rules
Kevin Johnson faces execution in Missouri on Tuesday for the killing of a police officer.
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SportIrene Cara: Fame singer and actress dies aged 63
The American singer and actress won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 1984.
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SportCruise passenger rescued after 15 hours in the sea
Rescuers say it was a miracle he was saved after disappearing from a ship in the Gulf of Mexico.
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vendredi 25 novembre 2022
SportUS bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears
The restrictions on five Chinese companies are the first to be put in place on security grounds.
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SportUS Walmart shooting: Weapon purchased morning of attack
Officials released new details of the attack, which killed six, including a note from the gunman's phone.
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SportEmergencies Act: Trudeau defends use to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests
The emergency powers were used to help bring an end to Canada's "Freedom Convoy" last winter.
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SportKanye West announces 2024 presidential bid
The rapper confirms he intends to run for office, while fighting several scandals over his behaviour.
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SportKris Wu: Chinese-Canadian singer jailed to 13 years for sex crimes
Singer Kris Wu is convicted of sex crimes and given a 13-year prison term by a Beijing court.
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jeudi 24 novembre 2022
SportMercedes-Benz to introduce acceleration subscription fee
Owners of some Mercedes electric cars in the US can soon pay a $1,200 annual fee to speed up faster.
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SportWhy Donald Trump isn't returning to Twitter (for now)
How the former US president might lose money if he starts tweeting.
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SportJeffrey Epstein victims sue several major banks
Two women have claimed JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank "facilitated" the late sex offender's crimes.
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SportKanye West: Adidas investigates after claims of 'toxic' behaviour
Rolling Stone has reported that staff have complained about West's "problematic behaviour".
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SportNew York Adult Survivors Act allows lawsuits for decades-old abuse claims
A flood of lawsuits is expected as the state opens the window to sue in decades-old sex abuse claims.
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SportRalph Macchio: The Karate Kid on success in his 60s
The Karate Kid star on the difficulties of looking younger than he is, and the legacy of the films.
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mercredi 23 novembre 2022
SportSarah Palin defeated by Mary Peltola in Alaska comeback bid
The Republican suffers her second loss in three months to Mary Peltola, the first Alaskan Native elected to Congress.
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SportEmergencies Act: How infighting prolonged Canada 'Freedom Convoy'
Bickering among the protesters but also between government officials is laid bare in an inquiry.
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SportBelgium 1-0 Canada: Michy Batshuayi scores after Alphonso Davies misses penalty
Belgium labour to victory in their opening World Cup game as they are pushed all the way by an outstanding effort from Canada.
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SportThey died suddenly - then the anti-vax trolling started
A new "documentary" falsely blames Covid vaccines for deaths of young people.
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SportRSV and flu: Doctors urge Thanksgiving caution as viruses rise
RSV and flu are circulating in the US - here's how to stay safe over the holiday season.
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mardi 22 novembre 2022
SportUS shooting: Man kills up to 10 in Virginia Walmart store
A man believed to be the store manager opened fire then turned the gun on himself.
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SportSuspect held after Chinese nationals killed at US cannabis farm
A suspect is arrested in Florida over the deaths of three men and a woman in Oklahoma on Sunday.
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SportBiden extends student loan repayments freeze amid lawsuits
Repayments are put on hold for an eighth time as Republicans challenge the plan to forgive some debt.
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SportTrump taxes: Supreme Court clears Democrats to see returns
Congressional Democrats have been chasing access to Mr Trump's financial records for three years.
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SportTwins born from embryos frozen 30 years ago
It is believed to be a new record for the longest-frozen embryos ever to result in a successful live birth.
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SportChelsea Manning: I would have done the same as Assange
Former US intelligence analyst says she would have published classified documents, if Wikileaks had not.
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lundi 21 novembre 2022
SportDisney: Bob Iger begins major shake-up after returning to firm
In a message seen by the BBC, Mr Iger said a close ally to his predecessor would be leaving the firm.
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SportOath Keepers trial: US Capitol riot case goes to jury
Five militia supporters face lengthy jail sentences if convicted of the seditious conspiracy charges.
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SportShe Said stars praise women who spoke out against Harvey Weinstein
The movie tells the story of the investigation that led to the downfall of one of Hollywood's most powerful figures.
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Sport'No fowl play' as Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys
As part of a Thanksgiving tradition, President Biden spares two turkeys, named Chocolate and Chip.
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SportTimed Teaser: Which actor kicked off the World Cup?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportDisney: Bob Iger in shock return to media giant
Bob Iger, who led the firm for 15 years, said in January it was "ridiculous" to suggest he may return.
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dimanche 20 novembre 2022
SportClub Q Colorado shooting: Patron used shooter's gun to subdue him - mayor
The quick thinking of patrons prevented a deadly shooting in Colorado from being even worse, officials say.
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SportUS presidential election 2024: Democrats who might challenge Biden
An aging president with poor approval is vulnerable to a primary challenge from inside his own party
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SportFTX crypto exchange owes biggest creditors $3.1bn
FTX owes about $1.45bn to its top 10 creditors, according to its US bankruptcy court filings.
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SportClub Q Colorado shooting: Five dead after attack at nightclub
The Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs thanked customers who subdued the gunman on Saturday.
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samedi 19 novembre 2022
SportMusk reinstates Trump's Twitter account
The ban against the ex-US president is lifted, but Trump says he sees no reason to return.
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SportSafe haven laws and the surrendered infants in US
Michelle told no-one she was pregnant. So when she gave birth by the roadside, she did something she came to regret.
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SportUniversity of Idaho students stabbed to death in their beds
Mystery shrouds the killing of three young women and a young man in their rental home on 13 November.
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vendredi 18 novembre 2022
SportNaomi Biden: Biden's granddaughter to marry at the White House
Joe Biden's granddaughter Naomi will get married there this weekend. Who else's nuptials did it host?
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SportTaylor Swift tour: Excruciating to watch Ticketmaster ticket chaos, says pop star
The US pop star says she had been told Ticketmaster could handle demand, despite the chaos this week.
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SportRSV and flu: Canada getting foreign supply of pain meds next week
The shipments will begin to arrive next week amid a months-long shortage of the drugs in Canada.
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SportViktor Bout: Russia hopeful for arms dealer prisoner swap with US
Notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout could be exchanged for US basketball player Brittney Griner.
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jeudi 17 novembre 2022
SportGame-changing type 1 diabetes drug approved in US
It is the first drug to be approved that delays the onset of the condition.
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SportWhat Washington's divided government means for Biden
The Democrats currently control all three branches of government, but that will change in January.
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SportHouse Republicans says 'top priority' to probe Biden family
"This is an investigation of Joe Biden," said one lawmaker, who will helm a powerful committee.
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SportCanada grapples with shortage of children's pain medication
Canada says a foreign supply is on the way to help with the months-long shortage worrying parents.
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SportHaiti: Canadian accused of plot to topple Jovenel Moise government
The plot to topple Jovenel Moise's government was unrelated to his killing, Canadian police say.
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SportWhat awaits Brittney Griner in Russian penal colony?
The US basketball player is believed to be in a remote jail 500km (310 miles) south-east of Moscow.
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mercredi 16 novembre 2022
SportWaukesha trial: US man sentenced to life for car-ramming attack
The driver was convicted of a deadly car-ramming at a Christmas parade last year, killing six.
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SportTaylor Swift Ticketmaster crash draws ire on Capitol Hill
A glitch caused by high demand for her concerts has triggered monopoly-busters in Washington DC.
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SportDonald Trump 2024: Fact-checking the former president
Mr Trump made only brief references to false claims of election fraud. How did his other statements stack up?
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SportNasa's Artemis Moon rocket lifts off Earth
Nasa launches the most powerful rocket in its history as it kick-starts efforts to get humans back to the Moon.
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mardi 15 novembre 2022
SportDonald Trump says he'll run for president again in 2024
The announcement sets up a possible rematch of 2020's bitter contest with President Joe Biden.
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SportVirginia McLaurin: Woman who danced with Obamas dies at 113
Virginia McLaurin lived her dream of not just seeing the first black president, but dancing with him at the White House.
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Sport'I don't think Trump is the future': Voters on 2024 run
The BBC asked former Trump voters: Would you support him if he runs for the White House in 2024?
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SportUS midterms: Republicans nominate Kevin McCarthy for House leadership
The Republican House representative is on track to replace Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House.
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SportKari Lake defeat: Did democracy win in US midterms?
Many election deniers lost in their races, which would have put them in positions to control future counts.
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lundi 14 novembre 2022
SportLego railway station model donated to Nottingham museum
Tyler Lawler, who lives in the US, is planning to send the 11,000-piece Lego model to the UK.
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SportDonald Trump and Mitch McConnell: Republican anger over midterms
Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell criticised after the Democrats keep control of the Senate.
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SportTimed Teaser: What did Melania Trump's former lawyer do?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportElon Musk Tesla pay package heads to court
A shareholder wants Elon Musk's $56bn pay package to be revoked.
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SportUS midterms: Race to control House majority down to the wire
Republicans are still slightly favoured to secure the 218 seats they need to win back the majority.
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SportXi Biden meeting: US leader promises 'no new Cold War' with China
The leaders of the US and China strike a conciliatory tone in their first in-person talks for years.
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SportUVA shooting: Three killed, suspect at large
The suspect, who police believe is a student, is still at large and said to be "armed and dangerous".
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dimanche 13 novembre 2022
SportCountry star Dolly Parton gets $100m award from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
The Amazon founder commended the country music star for her commitment to improving literacy.
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SportUS midterms: Republicans blame Trump and McConnell for poor showing
Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell get heat from colleagues after the Democrats keep control of the Senate.
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SportThe fall of the FTX ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried
How a crypto empire built on video game battles and beanbags came crashing down.
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samedi 12 novembre 2022
SportUS midterms: Democrats retain control of Senate after key Nevada victory
The results for Joe Biden's Democrats amount to the best midterm performance for a sitting party in 20 years.
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SportDallas air show crash: Two World War Two planes collide in mid-air
Footage shows the two planes colliding at a commemorative air show near Dallas in Texas.
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vendredi 11 novembre 2022
SportUS midterms: Senate race neck and neck as Democrat Mark Kelly wins Arizona
Former astronaut Mark Kelly is projected to win seat for the Democrats, with just two states outstanding.
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SportAI reunites Holocaust survivor with childhood photos
Google engineer develops technology to help identify Holocaust victims in archive photos.
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SportMidterm elections results: Three days on this is where the races stand
Control of Congress remains in the balance as the final results of the 2022 midterms trickle in.
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SportConstruction halted at Obama Center after noose found
The Obama Foundation called the incident a "shameless act of cowardice and hate".
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jeudi 10 novembre 2022
SportUS midterm results: Will election-denier Kari Lake become Arizona's governor?
The TV anchor turned Trump-backed candidate is good at delivering a message. But does she believe in it?
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SportMidterm elections results: Rivalry spills open as Trump lashes out at DeSantis
The ex-president calls Florida's governor "desperate" in the first draw of a metaphorical pistol.
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SportUS regulator FTC says it is concerned about Twitter
The Federal Trade Commission says developments at Twitter could risk it violating regulatory orders.
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SportInside the capture of a Russian oligarch's superyacht
A $325m luxury boat is floating in a US cargo port after the FBI tracked it down in the Pacific.
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SportHurricane Nicole: Rare November tropical storm hits land in Florida
Evacuation orders in place as Hurricane Nicole makes landfall before weakening to a tropical storm.
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mercredi 9 novembre 2022
SportUS elections: Biden hails better-than-expected midterms results
The president says a "red wave" of Republican gains did not materialise, as Congress hangs in the balance.
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SportUS election results: Who is Lauren Boebert - Colorado's Maga star?
Colorado representative Lauren Boebert was adored by the Republican base - but is now fighting for her political life.
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SportUS elections: John Fetterman's victory in Pennsylvania boosts Democrats
John Fetterman overcame a stroke to beat a TV doctor who had Donald Trump's fulsome support on Pennsylvania.
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SportFour states voted to reject slavery, but not Louisiana. Here's why
The measure failed after its sponsor withdrew support, saying that it could actually encourage slavery.
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SportHow Muna got a fresh start, thanks to Phoebe Bridgers
The LA pop trio were dropped by their record label, then one of their biggest fans stepped in.
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mardi 8 novembre 2022
SportAbortion election results: Vermont first to put abortion rights in constitution
Four other states have voted on abortion rights - an issue that is close to the top of voters' priorities.
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SportUS midterm elections: The key governor races to watch
These candidates have enormous power, as many aspects of American life are decided at the state level.
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SportUS midterm elections: Who won, who lost and what it means
Votes are still being counted across the US but it's clear that there's already one big winner.
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SportElon Musk sells almost $4bn of Tesla shares
It comes less than two weeks after the world's richest man completed his $44bn takeover of Twitter.
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SportUS election: Republicans optimistic of House of Representatives win
The opposition party has been widely expected to retake the House, with the Senate race too close to call.
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Sport'One of the hottest start-up spaces in the US'
North Carolina is aiming to become a hub for start-ups to grow and do business.
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SportHow Philadelphia's rotisserie 'chicken man' became viral sensation
Hundreds gathered to witness a man eat his 40th rotisserie chicken, celebrating his odd achievement.
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SportUS Midterms: Will Kentucky deliver another shock abortion vote?
The vote in Kentucky will be a test for Americans' support of abortion in a post-Roe world.
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lundi 7 novembre 2022
SportTrudeau accuses China of 'aggressive' election interference
It follows reports that Canada has identified 11 Beijing-funded candidates at the 2019 elections.
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SportFoxconn: iPhone maker bets on electric truck firm Lordstown Motors
The Taiwanese technology giant says it will invest up to $170m in Ohio-based Lordstown Motors.
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SportHushpuppi: Notorious Nigerian fraudster jailed for 11 years in US
The FBI says ex-social media star Hushpuppi is one of the word's most high-profile money launderers.
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SportUS midterm elections: 'Angry, petrified'... US voters share their fears
Most of the millions of Americans voting are pessimistic about the future. We ask them for their worst fears.
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SportTimed Teaser: What did people ditch tweets for?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportPowerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner
The odds of winning the jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months.
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dimanche 6 novembre 2022
SportAaron Carter: Backstreet Boys star leads tributes to late brother
Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter blames "addiction and mental illness" for the death of his sibling.
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SportWhy slave descendants want the Benin Bronzes to stay in US
A group of African Americans wants to stop the return of some Benin Bronzes to Nigeria.
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SportUS midterms: Democrats elevated this Republican. Will it backfire?
If Don Bolduc snatches the New Hampshire Senate seat off Democrats, he may have them to thank.
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SportUS midterms: Why the economy may decide the vote
Democrats have faltered in their messaging on the economy, while Republicans have hammered them.
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SportTwitter users jump to Mastodon - but what is it?
The little-known social network's user base has swelled after Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter.
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SportHouston Astros clinch baseball's World Series title
The Houston Astros win their second World Series title as a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies helps them clinch the seven-game series 4-2.
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SportUS midterms: False and misleading claims about the vote go viral
False election fraud claims and manipulated content are being widely shared ahead of the vote.
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SportPowerball: Lotto rises to $1.9bn world record prize with no jackpot winner
The odds of winning Monday's jackpot are one in 292.2 million, with no winner in more than three months.
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samedi 5 novembre 2022
SportDuelling US presidents descend on key swing state Pennsylvania
Trump, Obama and Biden all rally in Pennsylvania, urging Americans to vote in the midterm elections.
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SportTwitter confirms fee for blue-tick verification after Musk takeover
Controversially Twitter says blue-tick status will be open to those who pay a monthly $7.99.
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SportAaron Carter: Singer, rapper and brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick dies aged 34
Aaron Carter was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter.
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SportJack Dorsey: Twitter co-founder breaks silence on Elon Musk takeover
The former CEO appeared to agree with the dismissals, saying he had grown the company "too quickly".
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vendredi 4 novembre 2022
SportTwitter: Musk defends deep cuts to company's workforce
The site's new owner says he had "no choice" but to slash jobs - cuts which appear to affect 50% of staff.
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SportUS hospital flu cases hit 10-year high as vaccinations fall
Five million fewer influenza doses have been administered this year to US adults than this time last year.
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SportUS midterms: Pro- and anti-Trump Republicans' fates diverge in Colorado
An ultra pro-Trump congresswoman and an anti-Trump Senate candidate are both Republicans in the same state.
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SportUS midterms: What does Trump want from the elections?
Many see the upcoming elections as a test of the former president's influence on the Republican Party.
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jeudi 3 novembre 2022
SportTrump drops strong hint about 2024 White House run
The former president tells a crowd in Sioux City, Iowa, he will "very, very, very probably do it again" in 2024.
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SportCanada: Ontario could fine striking teachers C$4,000 a day
The measure is being criticised for infringing civil rights and unions say they will walk out, regardless.
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SportShe welcomes student loan relief. He says it's an insult
They owe thousands of dollars, but these two US voters view debt forgiveness very differently.
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SportMidterms turnout: Could Australia-style voting help in US?
Turnout in US elections falls below other countries. We look 10,000 miles away for a possible solution.
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SportFBI warns of 'credible threat' to New Jersey synagogues
The agency urges Jews in the US state to "take all security precautions" to protect their communities.
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SportTrump sues NY Attorney General Letitia James for 'intimidation'
New York Attorney General Letitia James started a fraud case against the former president in September.
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mercredi 2 novembre 2022
SportFBI arrests two members of extremist 'Boogaloo' group
One of the pair allegedly threatened to blow up Facebook's headquarters and the US tax collection agency.
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SportCan the US live in Xi Jinping's world?
Mr Xi's vision is in stark contrast to what the West had hoped for from decades of trade and engagement.
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SportUS interest rates rise to fresh 14-year high
The Federal Reserve is steering borrowing costs higher at the fastest rate in decades.
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SportUS tech firm 'fails’ to detect some knives and bombs
Technology used in the Manchester Arena to find weapons has limitations, according to a report.
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SportEx-heavyweight boxer Goran Gogic charged with cocaine trafficking
Montenegrin Goran Gogic is alleged to have arranged the transport of more than $1bn of cocaine to Europe.
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SportCVS and Walgreens agree to pay $10bn to settle opioids lawsuits
Local governments and others who had brought more than 3,000 lawsuits must now decide whether to accept the deals.
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mardi 1 novembre 2022
SportUS midterm elections: Abortion will decide how I vote - here's why
Paxton and Melanie have very different views on whether abortion should be banned or protected in the US.
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SportPaul Pelosi: Who is spreading false claims about attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband?
False claims about the violent attack have gone viral in the days following the incident.
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SportElon Musk says $8 monthly fee for Twitter blue tick
Critics say the change could make it harder for people to find reliable sources on the social media site.
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SportKansas woman who led all-female IS battalion sentenced to 20 years
Allison Fluke-Ekren also admitted training more than 100 women and girls, including some as young as 10.
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SportGhosts, monsters and teddies attend New York Halloween parade
Thousands of New Yorkers attend the 49th annual Village Halloween Parade.
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SportTakeoff: Migos rapper shot dead in Houston, reports say
The star, whose group found fame with hits like Bad and Boujee and Stir Fry, was 28 years old.
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lundi 31 octobre 2022
SportTimed Teaser: What's the title of Prince Harry's book?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportUS midterms: The $6 billion election advert spending spree
The two parties have focused on very different issues. Katty Kay decodes their campaign messages.
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SportNancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault
The suspect is also charged with assaulting the top Democrat's husband in their California home.
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SportUS midterm elections: What's happened to economy under Biden?
President Biden has rejected suggestions the US economy is weakening.
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SportTrump Organization: Criminal tax fraud trial begins in New York
The company is accused of paying untaxed perks to its top executives for 15 years.
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SportUS Supreme Court to weigh end to race-based college admissions
The Supreme Court's decision could radically alter how universities manage admissions.
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dimanche 30 octobre 2022
SportMusk Twitter takeover: Billionaire denies report he plans to fire workers to avoid payouts
The world's richest man completed his takeover of the platform last week after months of legal wrangling.
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SportUS midterm elections: Why five states have slavery on the ballot in 2022
The 1865 US slavery ban doesn't cover everyone. Voters will decide whether to keep the exemptions.
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samedi 29 octobre 2022
SportNancy Pelosi: We are traumatised by hammer attack
The US House Speaker says her family is grateful for warm wishes as her husband recovers in hospital.
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SportMaurice Hastings: US man in prison for 38 years freed by new DNA evidence
Maurice Hastings was wrongfully convicted of murder and repeated requests for DNA testing were denied.
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vendredi 28 octobre 2022
SportElon Musk: No change to Twitter moderation policy yet
Top managers leave the social media platform as the billionaire seals his takeover of the firm.
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SportWill Donald Trump go back on to Twitter?
Donald Trump shares a love for Twitter with Elon Musk, its new owner, but times have changed.
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SportCatherine Cortez Masto: Will Latinos sink the first US Latina senator?
As living costs rise, Nevada's Latinos may be poised to vote out Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto.
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SportNancy Pelosi's husband Paul recovering after hammer attack surgery
The intruder allegedly demanded to see top US Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and left her husband with a fractured skull.
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SportPaul Pelosi attack: Violent extremism warning ahead of US election
Hours after Nancy Pelosi's husband is attacked, US intelligence warns candidates face a "heightened risk".
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SportFreedom Convoy: Police dealt with 'inhuman circumstances', inquiry hears
A inquiry is hearing testimony over Canada's use of emergency powers to end 'Freedom Convoy' protests.
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SportGisele Bundchen and Tom Brady announce divorce
The pair confirm their separation and say they "arrived at this decision amicably".
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SportNancy Pelosi's husband 'violently assaulted' after break-in
An assailant broke into the couple's California home on Friday morning, a statement says.
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SportUS economy resilient despite rising prices
News of better-than-expected growth comes weeks before the midterm elections.
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jeudi 27 octobre 2022
SportElon Musk: How the world's richest person bought Twitter
One of the most publicised and frenetic deals in Silicon Valley history has reportedly been completed.
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SportUS midterms: Abortion, guns and crime - it's all on in Texas
The contest between Beto O'rourke and Greg Abbott is a textbook showdown of the US left and right.
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SportRishi Sunak: How the US shaped Britain's new leader
Rishi Sunak points to his time in California studying and working as a defining part of his life.
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SportKevin McCarthy and Ukraine: Could US elections impact on war?
The world is watching the looming midterms after top Republicans said they may rethink Ukraine aid.
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Sport'Uninvited' Kanye West escorted out of Skechers
The controversial rapper tried to film at the shoe brand's LA headquarters but was asked to leave.
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mercredi 26 octobre 2022
SportCalifornia's cannabis-growing nuns pray for profits
The income the Sisters of the Valley make from growing cannabis is at half its pre-pandemic level.
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SportHerschel Walker called abortion 'hypocrite' by second woman
Georgia Senate hopeful Herschel Walker called the allegation - the second this month - "foolishness".
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SportPennsylvania Senate race: Will Fetterman's debate struggles actually matter?
The Democrat in a key US Senate race hoped to prove he'd recovered from a stroke. It did not go well.
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SportGretchen Whitmer: Three men convicted for supporting kidnap plot
A group planned to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer over the Covid restrictions she imposed, prosecutors say.
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SportKanye West: What's next for Yeezy and trainer fans?
With big brands including Adidas cutting ties with the rapper, Newsbeat explores what happens next.
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SportCanada: Quebec separatist party calls for split with British monarchy
Anti-monarchy attitudes are strongest in Quebec, where 79% say Canada should cut ties with the Crown.
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mardi 25 octobre 2022
SportPolitics increasingly a deal-breaker on US dating scene
With US midterm elections looming, singles yearn more than ever to meet their ideological soulmate.
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SportBeyond the US midterms: The Swiss answer to congressional gridlock
It's notoriously hard to get new laws passed in the US - could the Swiss teach the US how?
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SportAsh Carter: Former US defence secretary dies at 68
He lifted a ban on transgender people serving in the military and opened up all roles to women.
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SportMan who sold gun to Texas hostage-taker jailed
Henry "Michael" Dwight Williams sold the gun to Faisal Akram just days before a siege at a synagogue.
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SportBrittney Griner: Russian court rejects appeal over jail term
The US basketball star argued her nine-year jail term was disproportionate, but the sentence was upheld.
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SportWhat has Biden achieved so far and what awaits?
Voters are not picking a new president in this election, but the outcome will be a verdict on Joe Biden.
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lundi 24 octobre 2022
SportChina shares slide in US as Xi starts historic third term
Investors fear the world's second largest economy will be held back by its tough Covid restrictions.
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SportInflation: Why Canada grocers are accused of 'greedflation'
Nearly 80% of Canadians blame grocers for higher food prices, but economists say it's complicated.
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SportLeslie Jordan: Will and Grace star dies aged 67
US media reported the actor was killed after being involved in a car crash on Monday.
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SportUS charges alleged Chinese spies in telecoms probe case
US officials believe China tried to obstruct an investigation, steal technology and intimidate dissidents.
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SportSt Louis: Three dead, six injured after school shooting
Police "quickly stopped" a gunman in his 20s who entered a Missouri public school on Monday morning.
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SportTimed Teaser: What did Dame Judi Dench say about The Crown?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportMichigan school shooting: Teenager pleads guilty to killing classmates
The gunman killed four students last year and faces charges, including terrorism - which is unusual.
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dimanche 23 octobre 2022
SportUS midterms predictions: The top US Senate races to watch
In a Senate split 50-50 between two parties, every race counts. Here are the six closest ones.
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SportHollywood reflects on MeToo impact as new Weinstein trial begins
How have the revelations behind Harvey Weinstein's court cases changed how Hollywood works?
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SportUnited States GP: Max Verstappen equals win record with late Lewis Hamilton overtake
Max Verstappen fought back to pass Lewis Hamilton to win a dramatic United States Grand Prix and equal the record for victories in a season.
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SportSalman Rushdie has lost sight in one eye, agent Andrew Wylie says
Literary agent Andrew Wylie gives an update on the novelist's health two months after his stabbing.
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vendredi 21 octobre 2022
SportHerschel Walker: Can Trump-endorsed football legend outrun his past?
Herschel Walker is campaigning on redemption, hoping conservative voters look beyond his past troubles.
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SportKing Charles should attend climate summit says US envoy
John Kerry tells the BBC he hopes the King reconsiders his decision not to go to the UN climate summit in Egypt.
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SportJair Bolsonaro: Why the world is watching Brazil's election
Some say the future of the largest rainforest in the world depends on who becomes Brazil's president.
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SportSteve Bannon verdict: Ex Trump adviser sentenced to four months in jail for contempt of Congress
The key Trump ally refused to co-operate with a probe looking into the 6 January 2021 US Capitol riot.
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jeudi 20 octobre 2022
SportTikTok denies it could be used to track US citizens
In response to a media report, the firm said it does not collect precise location data from US users.
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SportHuge marine reserve in Hawaii boosts tuna stocks
A huge marine reserve in the Pacific Ocean has benefits for both fish and fishers, scientists say.
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SportRon DeSantis profile: The Florida governor with White House buzz
A closer look at Ron DeSantis, who supporters believe could be the next Republican president.
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SportChess cheating row: Hans Niemann sues accusers Magnus Carlsen and Chess.com for libel
Hans Niemann is suing grandmaster Magnus Carlsen and others after they accused him of cheating.
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SportCourt dismisses Kevin Spacey sex assault lawsuit
The case was brought by Anthony Rapp, who had been seeking around $40m (£36m) in damages.
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SportHarry Dunn: Anne Sacoolas admits causing crash death
Anne Sacoolas pleads guilty to causing death by careless driving after a three-year transatlantic row.
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SportUS reminds pro-Putin Hungary it's a Western ally
The US embassy hits back at anti-American remarks from Viktor Orban's government over the Ukraine war.
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mercredi 19 octobre 2022
SportTrump questioned in court over rape accuser's defamation case
The former president's lawyer says he "set the record straight" over a writer's sex assault allegation.
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SportAmazon's Jeff Bezos in economy warning: 'Batten down hatches'
With economic gloom on the US's horizon, the tech giant's boss points out warning signals.
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SportJoe Biden's unusual fight to bring down gas prices
The US president has gone to unusual lengths to try to rein in the price of fuel.
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SportJames Webb telescope spies 'Pillars of Creation'
One of the most famous scenes in the cosmos is viewed by the new, Nasa-led super space observatory.
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SportAnna May Wong: Actress becomes first Asian American on US currency
She will appear as part of an effort to feature notable women on American quarters.
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SportWhat makes Nashville a magnet for entrepreneurs?
Nashville, Tennessee has a lot to offer budding entrepreneurs, including a low cost of living and no personal income taxes.
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mardi 18 octobre 2022
SportFreedom Convoy: Ottawa 'lost control' of protests, mayor says
"Show me the Mounties," the city leader said as he implored the federal government for back-up.
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SportFlorida flesh-eating illness cases spike after Hurricane Ian
Florida has recorded a record number of cases of the lethal bacteria that lurks in salty floodwaters.
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SportUS midterm elections: Can Bolivia's women inspire change in Congress?
Bolivia has one of the highest proportions of women politicians in the world. Can the US learn from them?
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SportTrump-Russia Steele dossier source acquitted of lying to FBI
Igor Danchenko worked on a 2016 dossier that made unsubstantiated claims about Donald Trump.
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SportUS midterms: Record turnout as early voting starts in Georgia
The state is home to some of the country's most closely-watched races ahead of November's midterms.
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SportComedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban
The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty".
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SportSaudi court jails US citizen for 16 years over critical tweets - family
Saad Ibrahim Almadi, 72, was arrested after travelling to Riyadh to see his family, his son says.
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SportStudent loans: Biden opens applications for debt forgiveness
Applications are open for the scheme, which could see billions of dollars of federal loans cancelled.
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SportColombia drugs: Kingpin Don Mario sentenced to 35 years
Daniel Rendón Herrera led a paramilitary army and smuggled 80 tonnes of cocaine to the US.
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lundi 17 octobre 2022
SportKevin Spacey denies sex abuse claim during testimony at his trial
The actor is on trial in New York over an allegation he touched a 14-year-old boy at a party in 1986.
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SportTimed Teaser: What did Beijing anti-Xi Jinping banner say?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportKanye West agrees to buy 'uncancellable' platform
Ye "will never have to fear being removed from social media again", Parler boss George Farmer posts.
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SportThe Crown: Netflix defends show after Sir John Major criticism
Former PM Sir John Major had described upcoming scenes in the royals series as 'malicious nonsense'.
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SportWhy Parkland gunman was spared death penalty
A Florida jury's decision left relatives angry and upset - but was a result of the state's death penalty law.
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SportWhat are the US midterms? A simple guide
The US holds midterm elections on 8 November, but who's in the running and what could the results mean?
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dimanche 16 octobre 2022
SportFamilies reunite on the Mexico-US border
More than 200 people gathered at the Rio Grand River on the Mexico-US border to reunite with their family members.
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samedi 15 octobre 2022
SportAlex Jones: Will a huge legal award crush his Infowars empire?
The talk show host faces severe financial and legal problems, but shows no signs of changing.
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SportOpioid crisis: US teens fastest growing group to die
Teen deaths from fentanyl overdose rose 20% last year - who is to blame and what can be done?
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vendredi 14 octobre 2022
SportAmanda Todd: Dutchman sentenced for fatal cyber-stalking
He showed no remorse in court as he learned his fate for tormenting the girl whose ordeal shocked Canada.
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SportMusk says SpaceX cannot keep funding Ukraine Starlink
The tycoon asked the US to fund the satellite internet service instead of him, according to reports.
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SportNorth Carolina: Five dead in Raleigh mass shooting
"The nightmare of every community has come to Raleigh," state Governor Roy Cooper says.
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jeudi 13 octobre 2022
SportFootage shows Pelosi seeking help during riots
The Speaker of the House is seen talking to Virginia governor to request additional law enforcement.
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Sport'I'm as stunned as the day Luke was killed'
Families tell the BBC they believed until the last minute their children's killer would be executed.
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SportWhy gunman was spared the death penalty
A Florida jury's decision left relatives angry and upset - but was a result of the state's death penalty law.
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SportAmerica's gun culture - in seven charts
Charts explaining some of the key statistics behind gun ownership and attacks linked to guns in the US.
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SportUS inflation rises more than expected in September
Efforts to tame inflation in the US have pushed up the dollar and global borrowing costs.
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SportParkland shooting: Families of victims wrestle with what justice means
Families of those killed in the Parkland school shooting wrestle with how the gunman should be punished.
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mercredi 12 octobre 2022
SportLA council president resigns her seat over racist remarks leak
The ex-council president was taped making offensive comments about a colleague's son and other minorities.
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SportUS and Mexico make deal to ease Venezuela migration
Thousands of Venezuelans will be allowed to enter the US by air, with the aim of easing pressure at the border.
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SportUS senator says Saudi Arabia 'ought to pay a price'
Senator Dick Durbin says he wants to freeze arms sales to the Gulf monarchy over an oil production cut.
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Sport'Good prevails': Sandy Hook mother on victory over Alex Jones
A Sandy Hook mother speaks after a jury decided conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay nearly $1bn.
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SportWildlife Photographer of the Year: Frenzied bee ball wins top prize
The extraordinary moment a manic scrum of male bees envelops a single female to try to mate with her.
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SportKanye West interview pulled over 'more hate speech'
An appearance on talk show The Shop is pulled, days after he posted anti-Semitic messages on Twitter.
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SportKhloe Kardashian has 'rare' tumour removed from face
The 38-year-old says she's shared her story to encourage fans to get skin cancer symptoms checked.
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SportUber and Lyft shares slump on US 'gig' economy plan
Tens of millions of people work in the global gig economy across services like food delivery and transport.
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Sport'A queen of two courts' - but the world looked away
Ora Washington was a dominant champion across two sports in an age where prejudice and ignorance denied her proper recognition.
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SportUS midterm elections: Why are they so important?
Americans will be reshaping Congress but the impact of this vote will be far-reaching. Here's why.
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mardi 11 octobre 2022
SportFat Bear Week winner crowned after cheating scandal
A competitor named 747 - like the jumbo jet - is named as one of the fattest bears in the world.
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SportReparations: The US town paying its black residents
Evanston, Illinois is in the middle of an unusual experiment to redress racial injustice.
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SportAdnan Syed: All charges dropped in Serial podcast case
Syed has spent 23 years in prison for the murder of Hae Min Lee, but has long maintained his innocence.
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SportDozens in hospital after gas leak at Pennsylvania childcare centre
More than two dozen children are rushed to hospital after a carbon monoxide leak in Pennsylvania.
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SportMan charged with kidnap deaths of California family
Jesus Salgado is accused of kidnapping and murdering a family of four, including an eight-month-old.
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SportOfficer dismissed after shooting teen outside McDonald's
The teenaged boy was shot multiple times while eating a burger with a friend in San Antonio, Texas.
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SportBank warns of material risk to financial stability
The Bank of England steps in for a second day running to boost its emergency bond-buying scheme.
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lundi 10 octobre 2022
SportUS parents: We stormed school over shooting fears after Uvalde
A Texas high school locked down after reports of a gunman. Parents refused to leave it to police.
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SportUkraine war: US condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes on Ukraine
Joe Biden says attacks on cities including central Kyiv show the "brutality" of Putin's "illegal war".
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SportAshley Wadsworth murder: 'What were her last words - did she ask for us?'
Concerned for her welfare, Ashley Wadsworth was poised to fly home to Canada when she was murdered.
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SportThai nursery: CNN journalists apologise for entering site of deadly attack
The news organisation had aired footage from inside the building where 23 children were killed.
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SportRollercoaster rides trigger emergency calls from new iPhones
Users say the rides triggered the phones' crash detection system, US media reports.
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SportTimed Teaser: Where are the fat bears that made headlines?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportHarvey Weinstein to go on trial in Los Angeles
The former movie producer, serving 23 years in jail in New York, faces 11 further charges of abuse.
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SportKanye West's Twitter and Instagram accounts locked over anti-Semitism
The rapper posted anti-Semitic messages over the weekend, leading to his accounts being suspended.
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dimanche 9 octobre 2022
SportWhy Indians are fleeing around the world to US
Facing danger at home, a record number of Indian migrants have crossed from Mexico into the US.
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vendredi 7 octobre 2022
SportUS jobs growth slows as policymakers fight inflation
Dollar has strengthened on expectations US interest rates will rise, weighing on the pound.
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SportWWE: Sara Lee, Tough Enough star, dies aged 30
Tributes pour in for the one-time winner of the wrestling giant's Tough Enough reality series.
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jeudi 6 octobre 2022
SportThe LA kids who started behind and then flew ahead
A new scheme in Los Angeles is proving effective in helping teenagers with poor English.
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SportSaskatchewan suspect killed 11, including brother, police say
Police say the brothers planned the rampage together, but one killed the other for reasons that remain unclear.
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SportVirginia couple accused of exploiting school gunman's brother
Zachary Cruz's "mental incapacity" was exploited by a Virginia couple who gave him a home, say police.
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SportTens of thousands of salmon found dead after Canada drought
Researchers in British Columbia discovered a shocking sight when they walked to the creek.
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SportHunter Biden: The struggles and scandals of the US president's son
President Biden has fiercely defended his son, previously saying he is "deeply proud" of him.
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SportDonald Trump an enigma to people, says journalist Maggie Haberman
People want to read "meaning" into the former president's actions, the Pulitzer Prize-winner says.
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SportHockey Canada: Sponsors quit amid sex assault scandal
Pressure mounts for a change of leadership at the national governing body of ice hockey in Canada.
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SportCalifornia family kidnapped at gunpoint found dead
A lone suspect, who was previously convicted of armed robbery, has been taken into custody.
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SportEric Weinberg: Scrubs writer and producer charged with 18 sexual assaults
The Los Angeles County District Attorney says Eric Weinberg allegedly lured women to photo shoots.
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mercredi 5 octobre 2022
SportHans Niemann: Chess player accused of cheating 'not backing down'
After winning his US Championship match, Hans Niemann said the game was "a message to everyone".
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SportKevin Spacey facing trial on New York sex abuse claim
The actor denies inappropriately touching a 14-year-old boy at a Manhattan apartment party in 1986.
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SportDog death, driving and emails: The strange history of the 'October surprise'
Surprising news stories about candidates are not uncommon in US politics before November elections.
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SportSandy Hook dad: Trolls said I killed and dismembered my son
A father testifies how he suffered due to conspiracy theories about the massacre spread by Alex Jones.
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SportInternational crew blast off to join space station
American, Japanese and Russian astronauts blast their way to orbit in a SpaceX rocket and capsule.
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SportTake a ride around San Francisco in a driverless taxi
Driverless robo-taxis are being allowed on the city's streets at night for paying members of the public.
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SportBET Hip Hop Awards: Kendrick Lamar and Drake the big winners
Kendrick Lamar has taken home six awards including artist of the year and album of the year.
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mardi 4 octobre 2022
SportElizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder gets hearing on new trial
Elizabeth Holmes requested a new trial after claiming federal prosecutors presented misleading evidence.
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SportAngelina Jolie accuses Brad Pitt of abuse on private plane
Ms Jolie says Mr Pitt grabbed her by the head and attacked two of their children. He denies the claim.
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SportTwitter shares halted after report Elon Musk deal to go ahead
Trading in Twitter shares is suspended after a report stated the billionaire will now buy the business.
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SportHerschel Walker: US Senate candidate denies report he paid for girlfriend's abortion
The Daily Beast reported the anti-abortion Republican paid for the procedure for a girlfriend in 2009.
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SportRobert Gilman: Ex-US marine jailed in Russia for drunken attack
Robert Gilman is the latest American to be given a lengthy prison term in Russia.
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SportQueen of Country music Loretta Lynn dies aged 90
The singer's hits included Coal Miner's Daughter, Honky Tonk Girl and feminist anthem The Pill.
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SportDrax: The Green Energy Scandal exposed
Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada
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lundi 3 octobre 2022
SportKey cases to watch as US Supreme Court returns
Months after upending abortion rights, the Supreme Court returns for another term of high-profile cases.
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Sport'Systemic' abuse in US women's soccer - report
Abuse and misconduct "had become systemic" in the United States' top-flight National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), an independent investigation finds.
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SportHurricane Ian: Florida death toll rises as criticism mounts
Florida officials are defending the timing of evacuation orders issued ahead of Hurricane Ian.
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SportTimed Teaser: What's the name of Elon Musk's robot buddy?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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SportKim Kardashian charged over crypto 'pump and dump' case
Kim Kardashian agrees to pay $1.26m after regulators charge her in EthereumMax case.
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SportSacheen Littlefeather: Native American activist and actor who refused Oscar for Brando dies
Native American Sacheen Littlefeather declined Marlon Brando's award for The Godfather in 1973.
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dimanche 2 octobre 2022
SportDrax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada
The owner of the UK's biggest power station, Drax, is cutting down key forests in Canada.
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SportNFL: JJ Watt to play for Arizona Cardinals against Carolina Panthers despite heart scare
Arizona Cardinals defensive end JJ Watt will play in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers despite suffering a heart scare this week.
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SportAfter chess, cheating rows rock poker and fishing
Viral videos in the US have shown a surprising card game win - and fish stuffed with weights.
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SportLiu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US
A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial.
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samedi 1 octobre 2022
SportBruce Willis denies selling rights to his face
It was widely reported that the actor had sold his face to a deepfake company.
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SportUS frees President Maduro's relatives in Venezuela prisoner swap
Two nephews of Venezuela's first lady had been serving 18-year sentences for trafficking drugs.
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SportBlack, Korean and searching for the American dream
South Korean orphan Milton dreamed of making it to America, the land of his father. One day he seized his chance.
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SportGabriels: From 'harrowing' American Idol to 2022's most talked-about band
Singer Jacob Lusk on the musical rebirth that saw him form the year's most talked-about new band.
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SportHurricane Ian: They stayed for the storm - what happens now?
Florida residents are facing tough choices about whether to stay or leave in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.
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SportLev Tahor: Jewish sect leaders arrested in Mexico jungle raid freed
The release is the latest twist in events surrounding the group after a dramatic breakout in Mexico.
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vendredi 30 septembre 2022
SportHurricane Ian: Bigotry couldn't beat this family - then came the storm
Their ancestors were among the first black Americans on Sanibel Island. Hurricane Ian drove them away.
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SportCyclone Ian batters South Carolina in second US landfall
After wreaking deadly havoc in Florida, Ian smashes piers in South Carolina and floods neighbourhoods.
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SportHurricane Ian: Survivors speak of 'brutal' storm as Florida counts cost
Flooding from Hurricane Ian traps people in their homes, as the storm takes aim at South Carolina.
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SportPnB Rock: Father and son pair charged with rapper's murder
The pair are accused of being behind the shooting of PnB Rock in a Los Angeles waffle house robbery.
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jeudi 29 septembre 2022
SportTrevor Noah to step down as host of The Daily Show
The comedian says he is "filled with gratitude" as he announces his departure from the programme.
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SportKing Charles: Will the monarchy move reconciliation forward in Canada?
The accession of King Charles could lead to greater reconciliation with indigenous people in Canada.
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SportUS points finger at Russia over gas pipeline sabotage
US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence.
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SportHurricane Ian: Who is Ron DeSantis' wife Casey?
Florida's 'First Lady' will play a major role in the state's relief efforts after Hurricane Ian.
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SportHurricane Ian: Billions of property damage
The storm has cut a swathe of destruction across the Florida peninsula, leaving people's lives in pieces.
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SportHurricane Ian: Florida governor warns of 'historic' destruction
More than 2.7 million Florida residents are without power as a hurricane continues to lash the state.
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SportHurricane Ian - Maps and images showing destruction
Visual guide to powerful Hurricane Ian, which has caused devastation in Cuba and Florida
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SportHurricane Ian: Why did waters recede just before storm hit Florida
Florida was braced for a storm surge - yet the sea floor was exposed in the hours ahead of storm.
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SportHow Gangsta's Paradise changed the course of hip-hop
In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility - and rap wold never be the same.
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SportHurricane Ian: Cities flooded and power cut as storm crosses Florida
Some 2.2 million homes are without electricity after 241km/h (150mph) winds tore down power lines.
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mercredi 28 septembre 2022
SportHurricane Ian: Cars bob like corks in raging floodwaters
The category 4 storm has left two million residents and businesses without power.
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SportTikTok: Will posting salaries online close the pay gap?
Shifting views are tackling the taboo of talking salary - will this help improve pay equity?
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SportFlying into Hurricane Ian: 'The roughest flight ever'
The crew of this hurricane hunting plane is used to bumpy rides - but this flight was the worst.
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SportDeadpool 3: Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds confirms the X-Men star will reprise his most famous role in the action-comedy sequel.
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SportHurricane Fiona: Satellite images show devastation in Atlantic Canada
The "historic" storm touched down in Atlantic Canada over the weekend, causing millions in damage.
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SportLizzo makes history playing 200-year-old crystal flute
The star became the first person to play the flute, once owned by former US President James Madison.
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SportPink, Queen and Alanis Morisette honour Taylor Hawkins in Los Angeles tribute concert
The musicians join Foo Fighters on stage, in the second of two tribute concerts for the drummer.
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SportTimed Teaser: How did Biden surprise Sir Elton?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
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mardi 27 septembre 2022
SportChinese yuan: Currency hits record lows against US dollar
Major stock market indexes in Asia fell sharply also fell sharply on Wednesday.
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SportWhy hurricane could leave Tampa 'unrecognisable'
Florida's vulnerable Tampa Bay area could be struck directly for the first time in a century.
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lundi 26 septembre 2022
SportHilaree Nelson: US mountaineer missing after 'skiing into crevasse'
Hilaree Nelson appeared to fall into a 2,000ft gap in the ice descending the world's eighth tallest peak.
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SportOath Keepers trial is biggest Capitol riot case yet
To what extent was the storming of the Capitol building planned in advance?
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SportStorm Fiona: Justin Trudeau to visit areas devastated by the damage
Two dead, one missing after the storm battered the country's east coast, leaving widespread damage.
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SportEdward Snowden granted Russian citizenship
The former US intelligence contractor leaked a vast US intelligence surveillance programme in 2013.
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SportCanada ends vaccine entry rules, makes ArriveCan optional
US vaccine mandate remains in place. Lawmakers have urged Joe Biden to follow in Canada's footsteps.
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SportFloridians brace for 'strengthening' Hurricane Ian
Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane.
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dimanche 25 septembre 2022
SportCanadian family travel world before children go blind
A Montreal family goes on a global sightseeing tour after three of the children are diagnosed with a genetic condition.
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SportRihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The nine-time Grammy winner will headline February's event in Arizona, the NFL has announced.
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SportUS midterms: Inflation's got her thinking she'd 'vote Trump again'
Economic pessimism in the crucial state of Pennsylvania could hurt Democrats in midterm elections.
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samedi 24 septembre 2022
SportStorm Fiona: Houses washed into sea as storm batters Canada
One person is missing after storm Fiona battered the eastern coast, leaving widespread damage.
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SportCIA museum: Inside the world's most top secret museum
It's filled with artefacts that have shaped history - but its doors are firmly shut to the public.
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SportStorm Ian delays launch of Nasa's Artemis I Moon rocket
The launch of the American space agency's big new Moon rocket is being delayed for the third time.
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SportLouise Fletcher: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest's Nurse Ratched dies aged 88
Fletcher won an Oscar for her memorable portrayal of the film's villainous Nurse Ratched.
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vendredi 23 septembre 2022
SportAward for Elton John after White House performance
US President Joe Biden surprised Sir Elton John by giving him a medal for his contribution to music.
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SportDonors spending millions on Trump's legal battles
The former president's mounting bills are being paid by donors and the Republican party.
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SportIran protests: US to ease internet curbs for Iranians
The move comes after Iran tries to clamp down on internet freedom to stamp out widespread protests.
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SportHurricane Fiona heads to Canada as Florida watches Harmine
Florida is also on hurricane watch, as Hurricane Hermine makes its way to the US southwest coast.
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SportSouth Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol denies US insult caught on hot mic
Yoon Suk-yeol denies insulting the US Congress after remarks he made were caught on an open mic.
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jeudi 22 septembre 2022
SportAlex Jones tells court: 'I'm done saying I'm sorry'
The InfoWars host refuses to apologise to bereaved families of a school shooting he once called a hoax.
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SportAre Mar-a-Lago and other Trump-owned properties over-valued?
A closer look at the former president's real estate, and allegations he lied about its value.
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SportLetitia James: NY Attorney General's history of clashing with Trump
When she was elected, the New York attorney general warned Mr Trump: "We are not scared of you."
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SportHurricane Fiona: 'The important thing is we're alive'
Now a Category 4 storm, Hurricane Fiona has wrecked parts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
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SportUkraine war: US says it takes Putin nuclear threat seriously
Russia is "irresponsible" to threaten using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, a top US official tells the BBC.
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SportTesla ordered to recall more than a million US cars
The US car-safety watchdog says a window glitch is affecting all four Tesla models.
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SportCanada stabbings will be probed in two public inquests
Media reports suggest one of the suspects died from a drug overdose shortly after his arrest.
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