SportBiden on speakerphone in son's business calls, Congress hears

But Joe Biden only discussed topics like the weather with his son's associates, a Democratic lawmaker says.

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SportDonations flood US shelter after rescue of 86 dogs from 'horrible conditions'

The dogs were found at an Ohio property where at least 30 dead canines were in refrigerators.

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SportX sign removed at Twitter HQ after neighbours complain

The flashing sign went up three days ago. San Francisco officials investigated its installation.

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SportAngus Cloud: HBO Euphoria actor who played 'Fez' pronounced dead

The 25-year-old reportedly buried his father last week and died at his family home in California.

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SportPlane crashes into sea by busy New Hampshire beach

A small plane was left floating upside down in the water after an emergency landing caused it to flip.

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SportUS junior rider Magnus White dies in training accident aged 17

United States junior rider Magnus White, 17, dies after being hit by a car in a training accident in Colorado.

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SportTimed Teaser: Where did Taylor Swift fans 'shake it off'?

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SportCanada out of World Cup after thumping by Australia

Co-hosts Australia keep their Fifa Women's World Cup hopes alive by reaching the second round at the expense of Olympic champions Canada.

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SportWatch: Farmer plants massive sunflower field in surprise gift for wife

Farmer Lee Wilson says he secretly planted 80 acres of the flowers as a 50th anniversary gift.

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SportCanada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze

An evacuation order is in place for towns near the US border as fires there swirl out of control.

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SportMadonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.

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SportPresident Joe Biden acknowledges seventh grandchild for first time

Navy Roberts is the daughter of the president's son Hunter, who was recently sued for child support.

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SportThe Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle

Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government.

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SportWeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

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SportUS nurse and child kidnapped in Haiti, says charity

The US State Department is aware of reports and is in 'regular contact' with Haitian authorities.

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SportWatch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue.

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SportRivals' silence at Iowa dinner shows Trump's dominance in 2024 race

At key Iowa dinner only one Republican opponent challenged Trump head on - and he was roundly booed.

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SportSexual assault survivors laud Biden order reforming military justice

The overhaul puts independent military prosecutors, not commanders, in charge of prosecuting cases.

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SportEmmy Awards 2023: Ceremony postponed as Hollywood actors and writers strike

The awards were scheduled for September, but no actors or writers would have been able to attend.

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SportRandy Meisner: Eagles founding member dies aged 77

The bassist sang lead vocals on Take It To the Limit and backing vocals on Hotel California.

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SportKylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency

Tickets are expected to go on sale on 9 August for a series of shows in Sin City later this year.

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SportWatch ‘epic’ moment three whales breach in unison

A man in the US has filmed three humpback whales breaching in almost perfect synchronisation off the coast of Massachusetts.

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SportIf you can't stand the heatwave, get a heat officer

Experts say the US is woefully unprepared for record heat, but three cities are leading the way.

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SportTrump lawyers meet federal prosecutors in election probe

Speculation mounts that Mr Trump will soon be charged over efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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SportKevin Durant says he helped hash out end to NBA pot ban

The Phoenix Suns star says cannabis is "like wine at this point", and the league commissioner agreed.

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SportGirl missing for nearly four years walks into police station

Alicia Navarro, 18, shows up at a police station in Montana more than 1,000 miles from her home.

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SportHollywood writers fear losing work to AI

US movie and TV writers have been on strike since May with artificial intelligence a core issue.

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SportColorado family members die trying to live 'off the grid'

Relatives say the group had no survival training aside from watching YouTube videos.

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SportUS police officer fired after unleashing dog on black driver

Ryan Speakman is fired after directing his dog to attack an unarmed truck driver with his hands up.

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SportUS lawmaker Greg Casar ends thirst strike after nine hours

Greg Casar calls off his protest over a law to end some protections for outdoor workers in Texas.

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SportSea lions charge at beachgoers in San Diego

During summer months, tourists flock to this small protected beach in order to take pictures.

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SportWatch: Father smashes windscreen to save baby in Texas

Video captured the moment a child was rescued after being accidentally locked inside a hot car during a heatwave.

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SportCanada mosque axe and bear spray attacker sentenced to eight years

Mohammad Omar is jailed after pleading guilty to three terror charges over the attack in Ontario.

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SportEmmett Till's cousin speaks about the new memorials

Deborah Watts says the planned monuments will ensure Emmett Till's sacrifice is remembered.

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SportTravis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea

The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say.

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SportTrevor Reed: Ex-US marine freed by Russia is injured fighting in Ukraine

After being freed last year in a prisoner exchange with Russia, Trevor Reed is injured in Ukraine.

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SportHow desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat

With no air con, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat.

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SportObamas' chef Tafari Campbell dies in paddleboarding accident

Tafari Campbell, 45, is recovered near the Massachusetts home of Barack and Michelle Obama.

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SportSpotify raises premium subscription price for millions

For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.

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SportTimed Teaser: Where did Matty Healy cause controversy?

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SportBiden to designate national monument for Emmett Till

Till's murder and the activism of his mother Mamie Till-Mobley helped fuel the civil rights movement.

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SportHundreds displaced after severe flooding in Canada

Four people, including two children, remain missing in Nova Scotia as search efforts continue.

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SportHeatwave in US Southwest region to expand east

The heat dome that has baked the Southwest could soon cover much of central and eastern US.

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SportHow this stunning drone footage is teaching us about sharks

With her eye in the sky, Joanna Steidle captures images of the elusive creatures.

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SportWoman found dead in Montana after suspected grizzly bear encounter

Grizzly bear tracks were found at the scene near Yellowstone National Park, say investigators.

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SportNovak Djokovic withdraws from Toronto Masters event with fatigue

Novak Djokovic withdraws from next month's Canadian Open in Toronto because of fatigue.

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SportBarbie breaks box office records in US

Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m.

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SportElon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo

The Twitter owner says he wants to replace the logo with an "X".

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SportDC United: US sports trainer fired for 'discriminatory' hand gesture

The hand gesture was spotted in a social media photograph of the MLS football team's staff.

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SportBiden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed.

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SportHollywood strikes: 'Most of us have second jobs'

As big films and TV shows halt production, an actor and screenwriter tell BBC Newsbeat their opinions on the strike.

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SportSeven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology.

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SportSinger Tony Bennett dies aged 96

Tony Bennett, legendary singer who duetted with Aretha Franklin and Lady Gaga, dies aged 96

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SportPaul Bernardo: Canadian serial killer to remain in lower security prison

The move to shift Paul Bernardo to a lower-security prison sparked outrage in Canada.

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SportAirline passenger captures Canadian wildfire smoke

An airline passenger got a unique view of the smoke from the wildfires raging in British Columbia.

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SportWife of Gilgo Beach murders suspect files for divorce

Asa Ellerup's lawyer says her life has been "turned upside down" by Rex Heuermann's alleged crimes.

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SportWhat criminal charges could Trump face in January 6 investigation?

As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be.

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SportPowerball: One winning ticket sold for $1.08bn jackpot

The ticket was bought in Los Angeles and has a cash value of $558m before taxes.

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SportTravis King: North Korea 'not responding to calls' on missing soldier, says US

The US has reached out to the North, but there is still no word on the whereabouts of Travis King.

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SportJason Aldean: US country star denies new music video is 'pro-lynching'

Jason Aldean defends his song as it is yanked by Country Music Television and Sheryl Crow attacks him.

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SportSevere storms blow debris across US highway

A cluster of storms hit the southern US causing trees to be toppled and power lines to go down.

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SportHugo Carvajal: Spain extradites Venezuela's ex-spy chief to US

Hugo Carvajal, a close ally of late President Hugo Chávez, faces drug trafficking charges in the US.

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SportWesleyan University: Top US college says it will end 'legacy' admissions

The university says it is "important" to end the policy, seen as a perk for the white and wealthy.

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SportGigi Hadid arrested over drug possession in Cayman Islands

The model's bags were searched as she arrived in the Cayman Islands earlier this month.

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SportWhat we know so far about Travis King's detention

A soldier who crossed the border from South Korea was reportedly facing disciplinary action.

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SportMigrant girl death in US custody was 'preventable'

Girl, 8, died after a "series of failures" by US border agents, an independent report concludes.

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SportBodycam captures moment citizen tackles suspect

An officer was surprised when a suspect on the run was apprehended by a passerby on the sidewalk.

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SportGilgo Beach murders suspect's family 'disgusted'

Police have recovered between 200-300 firearms stored in a locked vault at the suspect's house.

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SportTrump says he expects indictment in 2020 election probe

Mr Trump posted that he was told to report to a grand jury, "which almost always means an arrest".

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SportUS national held by N Korea after crossing border - UN

The United Nations command said the man was on an orientation tour when he crossed without authorisation.

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SportMillions again under smoke advisory due to Canada wildfires

Smoke returns to the northern and eastern US and parts of Canada as wildfires continue to burn.

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SportIowa judge temporarily blocks six-week abortion ban

The procedure is legal again in the state days after the governor signed new restrictions into law.

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SportRFK Jr's conspiracy theories and Republican supporters

Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted".

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SportMallory Beach's family wins $15m over Murdaugh boat crash

Mallory Beach died when a boat owned by the prominent South Carolina family crashed in 2019.

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SportGreen meteor soars across Southern US

The object could be seen over Louisiana and Mississippi and was caught by various cameras.

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SportExtreme heat intensifies across south-west US

More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating.

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SportTwitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover

Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected.

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SportThe 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.

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SportJohn Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

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SportSAG strike: Why Hollywood actors have walked off set

One TV actor who's worked in Hollywood for a decade says he makes $20,000 (£15,200) a year.

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SportYoung firefighter killed as Canada battles wildfires

Devyn Gale, 19, was struck by a falling tree while clearing brush near Revelstoke, British Columbia.

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SportCan Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.

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SportWinnipeg can remove blockade over indigenous murders, court rules

Protesters blocked the dump after officials said they would not search for the remains of two murdered women.

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SportJoe Biden forgives $39 billion in student loan debt

The relief will help some 800,000 borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment plans, officials say.

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SportJared Kushner testifies in probe of Trump and the 6 Jan riots - reports

Donald Trump's son-in-law sat before a federal grand jury last month, US media report

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SportWatch: Man catches Florida’s longest-ever Burmese python

A Florida hunter has wrestled and caught a 19ft Burmese python, the longest-ever documented in the state.

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SportThe US military revives an idea for stealthy sea power

Powerful new magnets have revived efforts to build a quiet propulsion system for ships and submarines.

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SportOfficials reveal Lisa Marie Presley cause of death

The only child of music icon Elvis Presley died after being rushed to a hospital on 12 January.

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SportRepublican debates: Trump's rivals in need of a game-changer

Polls show Donald Trump way ahead. His opponents hope that will change when debates begin next month.

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SportPittsburgh gunman found eligible for death penalty

A jury will now decide if he will sentenced to death or life in prison for the 2018 attack on a synagogue.

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SportUS approves first over-the-counter birth control pill

The government said the move would help reduce women's barriers to accessing contraception.

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SportManhattanhenge: New Yorkers disappointed by cloudy sunset

Hordes of onlookers gathered for the perfect shot, but overcast skies spoiled the show.

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SportThe fight over a Confederate statue in Arlington National Cemetery

A Confederate memorial in Arlington National Cemetery is coming down. But what happens next?

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SportTexas deploys buoys on Rio Grande to deter migrants

The border state's latest attempt to curb migrant crossings are floating obstacles in the Rio Grande.

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SportOne dead as driver flees police traffic stop near White House

Secret Service said the suspect is still at large and local law enforcement are on the lookout.

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SportUS inflation at slowest rate in more than two years

Inflation rose by 3% in the year to June but US interest rates are expected to rise again.

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SportIowa's Republican legislature passes six-week abortion ban

Iowa joins several other Midwest states in bringing new restrictions since Roe V Wade was overturned.

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SportUS Senator Tommy Tuberville changes course in 'white nationalism' row

Senator Tommy Tuberville acknowledges "white nationalists are racists" after previously disputing the claim.

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SportTrump loses immunity shield in E Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit

Government lawyers say Mr Trump did not act within the scope of his duties when he disparaged E Jean Carroll.

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SportCanada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold over alleged use of Uyghur forced labour

Its ethics watchdog is also investigating a gold company over use of forced labour in China operations.

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SportWorld Eskimo-Indian Olympics: How ripped ears are preserving a rare culture in Alaska

How the traditions of the hunt from hundreds of years before live on in an unusual annual sporting event in Alaska.

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SportEx-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years

Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 slaying of a California couple alongside Charles Manson.

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SportPro surfer Mikala Jones dies at 44 in surfing accident

The Hawaiian surfer, known for capturing footage from inside giant waves, died while surfing in Indonesia.

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SportTrump seeks to delay classified documents trial until after 2024 election

Lawyers for the former US president argue a December trial would deny them reasonable time to prepare.

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SportKevin Spacey 'attacked man while he slept' London sex assault trial told

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey denies sexually assaulting four men between 2001 and 2013.

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SportPrivacy activists slam EU-US pact on data sharing

The deal overcame objections about US intelligence agencies' level of access to European data.

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SportUS think tank founder charged with acting as Chinese agent

Gal Luft is accused of illegal lobbying, arms trafficking and evading sanctions on Iran.

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SportQuadriplegic man cycles across Canada

Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada.

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SportCanada's Northwest Territories smash previous temperature records

The hottest day in the Northwest Territories comes as the country battles its worst wildfire season.

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SportSex offender Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in prison

Nassar, who sexually abused gymnasts, is believed to have been stabbed in the chest and the back.

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SportUS storms: Millions under flood warnings in north-east

At least one person dies in New York as flood waters sweep through streets and force road closures.

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SportPrime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being marketed to children despite its high caffeine content.

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SportOne dead in New York flood: Video shows submerged streets

The National Weather Service in the US issued emergency warnings for parts of upstate New York.

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SportThe entrepreneurs celebrating their past failures

Success in business is acclaimed, but a growing global movement wants failure to be celebrated too.

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SportOklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage

Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters.

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SportWar in Ukraine: Biden flies to UK amid concern over cluster bombs

The US president is facing criticism over his decision to send the controversial weapons to Ukraine.

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SportHas Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing improved US-China relations?

Polite communication has returned to US-China relations - but progress could easily be knocked back.

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SportTikTok and Title 42 rumours fuel human smuggling at the US border

TikTok ads and misinformation are driving migrants to multi-billion dollar smuggling organisations.

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SportMegan Rapinoe: USA midfielder to retire from football at end of NWSL season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.

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SportJanet Yellen asks China to cooperate on climate change action

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Beijing to invest more in efforts to transition from fossil fuels.

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SportEvan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.

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SportManhunt for 'survivalist' murder suspect after jail break

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment.

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SportWatch as Biden reacts to a bad mic during a speech

The crowd burst into laughter while the US President struggled with microphone difficulties

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SportIs Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?

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SportUS jobs growth weakest in more than two years

Employers add 209,000 jobs in June, a sign higher borrowing costs may be beginning to bite.

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SportCollision between two buses in New York City injures 18

Officials use ropes and ladders to rescue tourists taking a night-time tour on a double-decker bus.

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SportAre wildfires in the US getting worse?

Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.

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SportCan Threads make more money than Elon Musks Twitter?

Mark Zuckerberg has made a fortune selling ads on Facebook and Instagram. Will Threads be the same?

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SportBritney Spears says she was struck by Victor Wembanyama's guard

Las Vegas police confirm they were called to the scene at a restaurant, but no arrests were made.

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SportTwitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.

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SportTrump aide Walt Nauta pleads not guilty in Mar-a-Lago documents case

Walt Nauta faces charges related to hiding secret records for the former president at Mar-a-Lago.

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SportPhiladelphia shooting: Teenager died trying to save friend mother says

Another victim of the shooting had been expecting to walk his daughter down the aisle this weekend.

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SportCan 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?

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The girl went to Indiana to terminate the pregnancy after Ohio restricted abortion access.

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The defence department wants a new office for insider threats and systems to detect electronic devices.

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The man alleges he was grabbed by the Hollywood actor with "such force it was really painful".

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Americans celebrated Independence Day with eating contents, colourful parades and marching bands.

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Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.

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The rapid tornado that ripped through Mountain View County caused structural damage to many homes.

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US President Joe Biden will meet King Charles at Windsor Castle on 10 July.

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The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.

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