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lundi 31 octobre 2022
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?
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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?
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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?
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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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