Joe Rogan: Four claims from his Spotify podcast fact-checked

The US broadcaster has been criticised for helping spread misinformation.

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Wordle: New York Times buys popular word game

The New York Times says it bought the game from its creator for a price “in the low seven figures".

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Prince Andrew: US judge seeks statement from former assistant

The request to London's High Court relates to the civil sexual assault case against the prince.

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US east coast digs out from blizzard

Residents are cheerfully shovelling heaps of snow in sub-zero temperatures after a numbing nor'easter.

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Family wants no contact with accused US IS member

Allison Fluke-Ekren is accused of leading an all-female IS unit in Syria and plotting attacks on US

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Why my mother won’t leave Ukraine to join me in US

Some want to flee. For others, there's a feeling it's nothing new - and there's the cat to deal with.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Hate crime plea deal offered in black jogger murder case

US prosecutors may have reached a plea deal in federal hate crimes charges in Ahmaud Arbery case.

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Cheslie Kryst: Former Miss USA dead at 30

Attorney, TV personality and pageant winner Cheslie Kryst is believed to have taken her own life

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Trucker demo: Ottawans 'prisoners in own homes'

Public warned of "traffic, noise and safety issues" downtown amid anti vaccine mandate protest.

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Maus: Graphic novel tops Amazon best-sellers after school ban

Maus, a graphic novel about the Holocaust, was banned by a school board in Tennessee this month.

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Joe Rogan pledges to try harder after Neil Young Spotify row

The podcaster supports the streaming giant's move to add warnings to podcasts discussing Covid-19.

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NFL play-offs: Los Angeles Rams to meet Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56

The Los Angeles Rams will meet the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl 56 after both sides produce fantastic comebacks to win their Conference Championships.

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Iguanas fall from trees as cold snap hits Florida

Warnings are issued as unusually cold temperatures in the US state cause the lizards to freeze.

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Allison Fluke-Ekren: US woman held for leading female IS group

Allison Fluke-Ekren is suspected of training women and children to use AK-47s and suicide vests.

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Freedom Convoy: Truckers cause chaos in Ottawa after second day of protests

Truckers blocked streets around parliament in a second day of protests against a vaccine mandate.

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DR Congo issues death sentences for murder of UN experts

Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp had been investigating abuses after clashes in the Kasai region.

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Kyle Rittenhouse: Gun used in Kenosha shootings to be destroyed

Mr Rittenhouse wants the assault rifle destroyed to stop it becoming a political symbol.

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US East Coast hunkers down for 'bombogenesis' snowstorm

Packing hurricane-force winds, the storm has triggered the region's first blizzard warnings since 2018.

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Chris Brown accused of drugging and raping woman on yacht

The singer is being sued for $20m over the alleged assault in Miami in 2020.

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'Tiger King' murder-for-hire plot sentence shortened

The star of Netflix's Tiger King was convicted of hiring men to kill rival Carole Baskin in 2020

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Why Germany isn't sending weapons to Ukraine

Germany's refusal to arm Ukraine has puzzled and angered some allies. Here's what's behind it.

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Tennessee school board defends ban of Holocaust novel Maus

The Tennessee board objected to profanity, nudity and depictions of suicide in the graphic novel Maus.

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Speaking out almost cost an Olympic favourite

Why double Olympic bobsleigh champion Kaillie Humphries needed to name the American president in WW1 to qualify for Beijing 2022.

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'He stole from me' - Stormy Daniels testifies at her ex-lawyers trial

The porn star who says she had sex with Donald Trump is a witness in a court case against her ex-lawyer.

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Family who died in freezing cold by US-Canada border identified

The family of four are believed to have been trying to cross the Canada-US border in foot.

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US Supreme Court: The women in the running to replace Stephen Breyer

A Washington DC federal judge and a California Supreme Court justice are considered top contenders.

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Losing team wins after fans' cash boost for good cause

When a US football team beat rivals with 13 seconds on the clock, their fans responded in a beautiful way.

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Spotify removes Neil Young after he calls for Joe Rogan to go

The Harvest Moon singer says airing Rogan's podcast amounts to "lies being sold for money".

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'Camp Auschwitz' shirt Capitol rioter pleads guilty

Robert Packer, who had other Nazi material at his home, admits a minor trespassing charge..

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US man charged with selling gun used in Texas synagogue siege

Michael Wilson allegedly sold a gun to Malik Faisal Akram days before he took hostages in Texas.

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Elon Musk SpaceX rocket on collision course with moon

Astronomers say that a rocket in space since 2015 is hurtling towards the moon where it will explode.

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Prince Andrew: Lawyers demand US jury trial in Virginia Giuffre case

Lawyers for the Duke of York, who denies allegations of sexual assault, write to a New York judge.

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US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to retire

President Biden would pick a replacement, and he has previously pledged to nominate a black woman.

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San Jose rules gun owners must have liability cover

In US first, San Jose will compel gun owners to insure themselves against gun injuries or accidents.

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Unvaccinated man denied heart transplant by Boston hospital

The 31-year-old father-of-two refuses to get the shot; the hospital says it is following policy.

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Dozens feared lost as 'smuggling' boat capsizes off Florida

US officials say the vessel may have been part of a "human smuggling venture".

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New Orleans Saints: Sean Payton leaves after 16 years as head coach

Sean Payton is leaving the New Orleans Saints after 16 years as their head coach

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Ukraine: US could sanction Putin if Russia invades, Biden says

The US president says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine.

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Sir Elton John postpones US shows after positive Covid-19 test

The pandemic has already caused several delays in the 74-year-old musician's final world tour.

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Daily US death toll from Covid now matches Delta

The average number of Covid-19 deaths in the US is roughly on par with that seen during the peak of the Delta variant

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Playboy 'strongly supports' women accusing Hugh Hefner

A new US docuseries describes Hugh Hefner as a "vampire" who "sucked the life" out of young girls.

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George Floyd: Three ex-officers face civil rights trial

Federal prosecutors allege the former officers "wilfully deprived" George Floyd of his civil rights.

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US woman finds $3m lottery ticket in junk email folder

"I was looking for a missing email from someone, so I checked the spam folder," said winner Laura Spears.

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Bob Dylan sells his master recordings to Sony Music

The deal covers the rights to all of Dylan's albums, as well as "multiple future new releases".

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Luxury cruise ship changes course to dodge seizure

Passengers on the Crystal Symphony were treated to an extra night due to a US arrest warrant.

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Biden video call to European allies over Ukraine

The US president will hold a secure call with leaders of the UK, France and Germany, among others.

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Sarah Palin's positive Covid test delays New York Times defamation trial

The former US vice-presidential candidate's lawsuit against The New York Times is delayed till February.

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Shares tumble as Russia-Ukraine tensions rattle markets

Global markets drop sharply as fear of a possible Russian invasion unnerves investors.

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Affirmative Action: US Supreme Court to hear college racial admissions cases

The Supreme Court will hear challenges to affirmative action admissions processes at Harvard and UNC.

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James Snyder fired from Broadway Harry Potter play over misconduct claim

James Snyder was first suspended from the show in November following a complaint from a co-star.

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Matthew Willson: US shooting of British scientist 'senseless'

Matthew Willson was killed by a stray bullet fired through the wall of his Atlanta apartment.

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Timed Teaser: What did Bono say about U2’s music?

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

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Julian Assange can ask Supreme Court to consider extradition case

The Wikileaks founder can petition the UK's highest court for a hearing, stalling his extradition to the US.

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Finding love as a trans woman

Trans woman Daniella McDonald had bad experiences dating men until she met Josh - but thinks attitudes are slowly changing.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger involved in Los Angeles car crash

The actor's spokesman confirmed that he was driving the SUV involved in the crash.

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Gen Z marchers praying for an end to US abortion

The young activists are optimistic their movement's long-cherished goal may be within reach.

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Hillary Clinton speaks with Afghan girl hiding from Taliban

'Lama' tells the ex-US secretary of state what her life used to look like before the Taliban returned.

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Three Canadians shot and one killed at upscale Mexican resort

The incident began as an argument among guests, one of whom was the gunman, at the hotel near Cancún.

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Mother sues Meta and Snap over daughter's suicide

A Connecticut woman alleges her daughter's "extreme" addiction to social media led to her death.

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Gabby Petito: Boyfriend of blogger 'responsible' for her murder

Brian Laundrie admitted in a journal to killing Gabby Petito during a cross-country trip, says the FBI.

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US comic Louie Anderson dies aged 68

The stand-up comedian appeared in films including Coming to America and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

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US man found dead surrounded by deadly pythons and cobras

A neighbour made the grim discovery after peering through his window.

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Mid-flight fake bomb plot ends in air piracy charge

Prosecutors say the men reported a fake bomb threat to detain an opposition journalist in Minsk.

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American Airlines plane turns around mid-flight over mask row

An American Airlines plane bound for London turns around because a passenger refused to wear a mask.

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Infant among four bodies found near US-Canada border

Police say the group perished in freezing "endless fields, large snowdrifts and complete darkness".

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Texas synagogue: How synagogues stay safe - and still welcoming

Security training saved the lives of the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel. Is this the new norm?

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Capitol riot inquiry asks Ivanka Trump to voluntarily testify

Congressional investigators believe she pressed her father to try to call off the rioters.

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'Pastor' arrested after disabled people found locked in his basement

The man and his wife claimed they were operating a "personal care home" in the dead-bolted basement.

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Biden questions if US midterm elections will be 'legit'

The failure of his voting laws make the November congressional elections vulnerable, Mr Biden argued.

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Ukraine tension: Biden says he thinks Putin will 'move in'

The US president says he thinks Russia's leader will "move in" but does not want a "full-blown war".

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Robert Anderson: University of Michigan reaches sex abuse settlement

Over 1,000 ex-University of Michigan students say they were abused by sports doctor Robert Anderson.

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Florida health official suspended over vaccine advocacy

The state is investigating if Dr Raul Pino violated state law by urging his employees to get jabbed.

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Blinken: Russia wants to divide Ukrainian society

Moscow denies any plan to attack Ukraine and says US support for the country is a threat to Russia.

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Joe Biden one year on: Has the United States become ungovernable?

A president who promised to unite the country is even unable to bring his own party together.

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Britney Spears issues cease and desist letter to sister Jamie Lynn over book

The singer accuses Jamie Lynn Spears of promoting "false or fantastical grievances" in her new book.

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Fanta Bility: US officers charged with fatally shooting girl

Prosecutors drop charges against two teens who were accused of provoking the police to open fire.

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US Capitol riot committee issues subpoena to Rudy Giuliani

The former Trump lawyer is among four aides slapped with subpoenas by the congressional inquiry.

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Joe Biden: Scoring the US president's first year in office

Highs and lows of the president's first year - in six charts.

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One cell firm agrees to delay 5G at US airports

Airlines have pushed for postponement, saying risks from 5G will force them to cancel flights.

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Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK released without charge

Greater Manchester Police say the pair, who were detained in south Manchester, have not been charged.

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Backlash as US billionaire dismisses Uyghur abuse

Chamath Palihapitiya says he and most Americans "don't care" about alleged human rights abuse of the Uyghur minority.

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Microsoft to buy gaming firm for nearly $70bn

It's the biggest deal in gaming history, bringing some of the world's most popular titles to Game Pass.

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5G phones: How serious is the threat to US flights?

Ten leading US airlines are warning that the imminent rollout of 5G services could be disastrous.

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Joss Whedon: Buffy and Justice League director denies misconduct claims

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Justice League director has been accused of bad behaviour on set.

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Ivermectin: Arkansas inmates sue over Covid treatment with horse dewormer

The prisoners say they were unknowingly prescribed the drug despite warnings from health officials.

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Texas synagogue hostage-taker was known to MI5

Malik Faisal Akram, who took four people hostage in the US, was investigated in 2020 by UK services.

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US airlines warn of impending 5G flight disruption

Airlines says the start of 5G mobile phone services on Wednesday will hit aircraft navigation systems.

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Texas synagogue siege: Rabbi describes escape from gunman

Charlie Cytron-Walker was one of four people taken hostage by British citizen Malik Faisal Akram.

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Mexico missing: 'If I find a body, I recover a piece of my son'

With nearly 100,000 disappeared people in Mexico, families have taken on the search themselves.

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Timed Teaser: Who was Britney’s public row with?

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

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Texas synagogue siege: Teens held in UK as Briton named as hostage-taker

Briton Malik Faisal Akram died in the standoff with police after taking four hostages.

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Thousands without power as US and Canada hit by winter storm

Flights have been cancelled as the dangerous storm brings snow and high winds to much of the country.

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Pioneering US military pilot Charles McGee dies at 102

A member of the first all-black aviation unit, the Tuskegee Airmen, he flew more than 400 missions.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Peloton shares skid as pandemic-related uncertainty weighs on outlook

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Texas synagogue hostage-taker was British

The man who seized four people and died in a standoff with police is named as Malik Faisal Akram, 44.

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Tsunami threat over after huge Pacific volcano eruption - monitor

While further tsunamis may be unlikely, there are mounting fears over how badly Tonga has been hit.

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Key moments: Dr Anthony Fauci and the pandemic

After a viral hot mic moment, here's how Fauci's frustration has been building for the last two years.

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Get away from shore - US and Japan warn on tsunami

Both countries advise people on the coast to move away from water after waves cross ocean from South Pacific.

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Texas police respond to synagogue 'hostage' situation

Police are negotiating with a man who appears to have taken hostages at a synagogue in Colleyville.

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Jailed 'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli ordered to repay $64m

Martin Shkreli has also been barred from the US pharmaceutical industry for life.

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Tesla starts accepting once-joke cryptocurrency Dogecoin

Elon Musk's plans send the value of the cryptocurrency soaring.

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Russia-Ukraine: US warns of 'false-flag' operation

Russia is plotting to stage acts of provocation to create a pretext to invade Ukraine, a US official says.

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Wisconsin: Parade incident driver to face trial

Darrell Edward Brooks Jr. is slated to be arraigned in February for the fatal incident

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US fugitive who faked death found alive in Glasgow

Nicholas Rossi, using the alias Arthur Knight, was arrested in hospital while being treated for Covid.

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Spider-Man comic page sells for record amount

An auction house in Dallas erupted into cheers when the record-smashing bid won out.

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US judge reassigned after reversing sex assault conviction

Judge Robert Adrian said five months in prison was "plenty of punishment" for sexual assault.

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YouTube rich list: MrBeast was the highest-paid star of 2021

Between them, the 10 highest-paid YouTubers raked in $300m last year.

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Britney Spears and sister Jamie Lynn's rift grows with social media feud

Britney Spears and her younger sister Jamie Lynn argue on social media over their past relationship.

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A peek into Jewish life before World War Two

A huge trove of artefacts that was saved from the Nazis offers a fascinating glimpse of Yiddish culture.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Profit miss and Portnoy allegations taint Penn National shares

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US Supreme Court blocks Biden's workplace vaccine mandate

The ruling marks a major blow to a central pillar of the White House's policy for tackling Covid-19.

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Capitol riot: Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy

This is first time Capitol riot defendants have been accused of seeking to "overthrow" the government.

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'Havana syndrome': US baffled after new cases in Europe

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says investigations continue after more diplomats fall ill.

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Kylie Jenner becomes first woman with 300 million Instagram followers

Ariana Grande, previously the app's most popular woman, is now tied in second place with Selena Gomez.

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'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute

"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness."

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The puzzle of America's record Covid hospital rate

Europe has fewer Covid patients in hospital now. Why are the US and Canada bucking the Omicron trend?

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Ronnie Spector: Be My Baby singer of The Ronettes dies at 78

The rock and roll super star was the lead singer of the 1960 pioneering all-girl group the Ronettes.

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Hoda Muthana: Alabama IS bride loses appeal for return to US

US-born Hoda Muthana is a citizen and should be allowed to return with her son, the lawsuit argued.

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Republican McConnell slams Biden voting rights speech as 'unpresidential'

President Joe Biden had criticised opponents to his election reforms in a fiery speech on Tuesday.

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Will Smith boosts Oscar hopes with Screen Actors Guild nomination

The actor is nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award for playing Venus and Serena Williams' father.

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Prince Andrew to face civil sex assault case after US ruling

Virginia Giuffre's sexual assault civil case against the Duke of York can continue, judge rules.

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US inflation rate hits near 40-year high

Prices rose by 7% in December, piling more pressure on the US central bank to raise interest rates.

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Can the 'Silver Fox' outwit Vladimir Putin?

Wendy Sherman, a former social worker-turned-top US diplomat, is helping lead the Russia talks.

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A year on, could Trump social media ban backfire?

The ex-president was expelled from Twitter a year ago. What impact has it had - and will he be back?

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Children were 'fighting for their lives' in Bronx fire

New Yorkers are still digesting the tragedy of the city's deadliest apartment blaze in three decades.

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President Biden looks to rally the party on voting rights

For many Democrats it's their number one issue in the face of what they see as Republican suppression.

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Three ethical issues around pig heart transplants

A pig's heart has been used in a human transplant operation - what are the questions to consider?

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Pokémon Go: Police fired for chasing Snorlax instead of robbers

A pair of LAPD officers lost their jobs after ignoring a robbery to play Pokémon Go instead.

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What's at stake in the struggle over US voting laws

Democrats are readying a high-stakes battle over elections, an issue both parties want to reform.

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Maya Angelou: Poet is first black woman on US quarter

The civil rights activist and writer is the first in a series of US women honoured on the US quarter.

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Man gets genetically-modified pig heart in world-first transplant

David Bennett, 57, is doing well three days after surgery, doctors in Baltimore, Maryland, say.

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Near-miss for pilot saved from downed plane hit by train

Dramatic video shows the rescue, moments before collision, after a plane landed on train tracks.

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Rachel Balkovec: New York Yankees name first female manager to Minor League Baseball affiliate

The New York Yankees appoint Rachel Balkovec as the first female manager in Minor League Baseball, taking charge of the Tampa Tarpons at Low-A level.

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New York fire: Officials pledge support after 17 die in 'unspeakable tragedy'

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx.

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Russia downplays threat to Ukraine in Geneva talks

Russian officials tells their US counterparts that they have no plans to invade Ukraine.

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Millionaire murderer Robert Durst dies in prison

The real estate heir was placed on a ventilator shortly after receiving a life sentence in October.

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Golden Globes: West Side Story and The Power of the Dog win at troubled event

Steven Spielberg's remake of the classic film was among the big winners at Sunday's event in LA.

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Tesla adds chill and assertive self-driving modes

An update to Tesla cars adds a mode to follow other cars more closely and to slow rather than stop.

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Man arrested for bomb threat at Doja Cat concert

The man phoned in a bomb threat in an attempt to jump the queue at a free show in Indianaopolis.

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Timed Teaser: What did Pope say about parenting?

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: White House snubbed by OPEC, exploring options

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Bob Saget: US actor and comedian found dead aged 65

The Full House star was found dead in his hotel room in Orlando, where he was on tour, police say.

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New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx.

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Rust: Alec Baldwin rejects allegations of non-compliance with shooting probe

The actor has not presented his phone to investigators despite a search warrant being issued.

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Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire.

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Texas teacher 'locked Covid-positive son in car boot'

A witness reportedly called police after hearing someone in the trunk of the Texas woman's vehicle.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Car industry doing well despite pandemic-related shortages

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BBC reporter covered by snow flurry while filming

Laura Trevelyan's piece to camera in Washington DC is interrupted by a sudden white-out.

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Ahmaud Arbery: Killed jogger's murderers face life in prison

Three white men will be sentenced on Friday after they were convicted of killing the black jogger.

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Simon & Schuster employee denies he stole bestseller manuscripts

The FBI alleges Simon & Schuster employee Filippo Bernardini tried to defraud hundreds of people.

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Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers

Sidney Poitier, the actor and director who helped break down Hollywood's racial barriers, dies aged 94.

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Hiring slows in US after record year of job gains

The US added a lower than expected 199,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.

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Bitcoin prices fall to lowest in months after US Fed remarks

Bitcoin prices tumble amid rumblings from the US banking body and unrest in Kazakhstan.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Stocks book records as Fed announces taper

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Capitol riot: What happened to these rioters?

The Capitol invaders whose pictures came to define the chaos of that day have all been rounded up.

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Capitol riot: Biden to blame Trump for 'carnage' one year on

On the attack's anniversary, Mr Biden will say his predecessor holds "singular responsibility".

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'A nation in decline' - how the world saw Capitol riot

BBC reporters from China, Canada and Germany assess how the rest of the world saw America's dark day.

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‘Is this America?’ On duty during the Capitol riot

Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn recalls the moment he thought he may get shot by rioters.

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Then and now: Kevin McCarthy on Trump and the Capitol riot

What the top Republican in Congress said soon after the attack contrasts with his message a year on.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Fed decision, Powell press conference: Recap

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Philadelphia fire: Seven children among 13 dead in apartment blaze

Two others are injured after a blaze rips through a three-storey public housing block.

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Meghan to receive £1 in damages after privacy case

The Mail on Sunday was found to have invaded her privacy by publishing a letter to her father.

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China Mobile shares rise in Shanghai debut after US exit

The company delisted in New York after a Trump-era move to restrict investment in Chinese tech firms.

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US actress Joan Copeland dies aged 99

The Broadway and TV star, who was also the sister of playwright Arthur Miller, died in her sleep.

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John Deere unveils automated tractor at CES show

Farm equipment marker John Deere shows off a tractor that can till a field on its own.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Pfizer stock jumps, Moderna, Merck tumble

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Gal Gadot says Imagine video was in poor taste

The actress and fellow Hollywood stars recorded a cover of Imagine at the beginning of the pandemic.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Zillow stock craters on plans to exit house-flipping business

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US science teacher arrested for vaccinating 17-year-old student

Police say the teacher is not trained to give vaccines and gave the jab to the boy at her home.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Allbirds raises nearly $303 million after pricing IPO at $15 apiece

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California twins born 15 minutes apart in two different years

Aylin Trujillo arrived exactly at midnight on 1 January 2022, 15 minutes after her brother Alfredo.

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Prince Andrew's lawyers to ask US court to dismiss civil sexual assault case

A newly-released settlement from 2009 shows his accuser agreed not to sue any "potential defendant".

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Covid: US reports record 1m cases with peak still to come

Omicron drives a record-breaking daily tally of new US cases, though deaths remain stable.

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Silicon Valley's trial of the century

A look at the Theranos trial and the evidence that led to Elizabeth Holmes being found guilty of fraud.

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Donald Trump's children refuse to testify in fraud inquiry

Donald Jr and Ivanka are being asked to give evidence to a civil investigation into the family business.

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Elizabeth Holmes: Has the Theranos scandal changed Silicon Valley?

Could a Theranos scandal happen again or has Silicon Valley learnt its lesson?

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The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes

The founder of the once promising start-up Theranos has been found guilty of fraud. What went wrong?

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Top US phone firms agree delay of 5G rollout

The two-week delay requested by transportation and aviation authorities was initially rejected.

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Apple becomes first firm to hit $3tn market value

The firm's value more than doubled during the pandemic as people bought more gadgets during lockdowns.

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Elon Musk: Tesla criticised after opening Xinjiang showroom

The world's most valuable car maker opened the new showroom in the city of Urumqi on New Year's Eve.

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Elizabeth Holmes: Theranos founder convicted of fraud

A jury found the Silicon Valley ex-CEO guilty on four of 11 counts after seven days of deliberations.

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Canadian families win compensation over jet downed by Iran

Relatives of six people who died when a plane was downed in 2020 will be compensated in Canada.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Rivian sued for gender discrimination and retaliation by fired VP ahead of IPO

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In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march

When Gwen Strauss' great-aunt revealed she had led nine women in an escape from a Nazi death march in 1945, Gwen decided to retrace their steps.

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Timed Teaser: What's Tony Blair's new title?

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Biden admin regulating stablecoins pushes back against financial 'freedom': Ex-Interior Department attorney

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Moderna stock tanks on COVID vaccine delivery slowdown

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Fox's revenue rises amid increased advertising sales

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Bed Bath & Beyond stock soars on news of collaboration with Kroger

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Emily in Paris: Ukraine complains over Kiev character stereotype

Ukraine's culture minister has described the portrayal of a character from Kiev as 'insulting'.

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Aoife Beary: Berkeley balcony collapse survivor dies, aged 27

The Irishwoman suffered serious injuries in a Californian balcony collapse that killed six students.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene: Twitter bans congresswoman over Covid misinformation

The congresswoman was suspended after tweeting falsely about high levels of vaccine related deaths.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Stocks seek record day after Fed announces taper

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Bitcoin price slips as Ether comes down from record

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Stock futures trade tentatively following Fed taper decision

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Supply chain crisis can't be fixed by 'just one thing,' ex-Walmart CEO says

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Colorado wildfire: Three people reported missing and presumed dead

A local sheriff previously said it had been a miracle no one was reported missing or dead.

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US flight cancellations hit new holiday peak amid Covid and bad weather

More than 2,500 flights have been cancelled, with airlines facing crew shortages and bad weather.

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