Monday, October 31, 2022

US court blocks Penguin merger with Simon & Schuster

US District Judge Florence Pan said the deal could "substantially" lessen competition in the market.

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Elon Musk dissolves Twitter's board of directors

The move means he cements his control over the company by becoming its sole director.

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US 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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Nancy Pelosi: Suspect charged after attack on top Democrat's husband

He is accused of breaking into the couple's home and assaulting Paul Pelosi with a hammer.

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US midterm elections: What's happened to economy under Biden?

President Biden has rejected suggestions the US economy is weakening.

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Trump 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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US 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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Sunday, October 30, 2022

Musk 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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US 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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Saturday, October 29, 2022

Nancy 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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Maurice 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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Friday, October 28, 2022

Elon 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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Will 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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Catherine 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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Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady announce divorce

The pair confirm their separation and say they "arrived at this decision amicably".

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Nancy 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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US economy resilient despite rising prices

News of better-than-expected growth comes weeks before the midterm elections.

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What next for Twitter under Elon Musk?

The BBC's technology editor looks at the path ahead for the tech company and the billionaire.

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Elon 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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US 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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Rishi 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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Kevin 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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'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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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Herschel Walker called abortion 'hypocrite' by second woman

Georgia Senate hopeful Herschel Walker called the allegation - the second this month - "foolishness".

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California'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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Pennsylvania 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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Gretchen 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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Kanye 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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Canada: 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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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Politics 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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Democrats retract call for Biden change of course on Ukraine

The letter, calling for the US to negotiate directly with Russia, provoked backlash within the party.

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Beyond 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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Man 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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Brittney 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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What 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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Monday, October 24, 2022

China 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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Inflation: 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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Leslie 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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St 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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Timed Teaser: What did Dame Judi Dench say about The Crown?

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

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

US 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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Hollywood 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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United 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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Salman 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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Friday, October 21, 2022

Herschel Walker runs Trump playbook in Georgia Senate race

Herschel Walker is campaigning on redemption, hoping conservative voters look beyond his past troubles.

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Whale's majestic move brings dramatic end to marine rescue off Canada

A marine crew battled for hours to free a humpback whale from fishing gear. Then they watched in awe as the giant did this.

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Ukraine war: US and Russian defence ministers discuss Ukraine in rare talks

Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu for the second time since the war began.

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Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee

If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment.

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Huge 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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Ron 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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Chess 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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Steve Bannon: Former Trump strategist facing jail time in contempt case

Bannon was convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to co-operate with the 6 January committee.

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Court 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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Harry 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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US 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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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Trump 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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Amazon'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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Joe 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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James 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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Anna 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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What 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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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Freedom 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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Florida 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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US midterm elections: Can Bolivia's women inspire change in US Congress?

Bolivia has one of the highest proportions of women politicians in the world. Can the US learn from them?

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Trump-Russia Steele dossier analyst not guilty of lying to FBI

Igor Danchenko worked on a 2016 dossier that made unsubstantiated claims about Donald Trump.

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US 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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Comedian 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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Student 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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Colombia 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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Monday, October 17, 2022

Kevin 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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Timed Teaser: What did Beijing anti-Xi Jinping banner say?

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

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Kanye 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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The 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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What 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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Why 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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Sunday, October 16, 2022

Families 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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Saturday, October 15, 2022

Alex 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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Opioid 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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Friday, October 14, 2022

Amanda 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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Musk 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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North 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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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Why 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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How big are Donald Trump's legal problems?

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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January 6 committee issues subpoena for Trump to testify

The vote to issue Trump with a subpoena legally requires him to testify under threat of penalty.

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Parkland parents 'devastated' and 'shocked' by sentence

Family members of Parkland shooting victims react as school gunman is spared death penalty.

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Parkland: Families devastated as Florida school shooting gunman spared death

The gunman will spend life in prison, but relatives and prosecutors had sought the death penalty.

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Parkland parent: 'Today's ruling a gut punch'

After gunman avoids death penalty, Tony Montalto says "monster that killed them gets to live another day."

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America'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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Parkland 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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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

LA 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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US 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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US 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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US midterm elections: Does Finland have the answer to fake news?

Finns learn in school how to spot media disinformation - is that an approach the US could adopt?

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Freedom Convoy: Trudeau to testify at Emergencies Act inquiry

The hearings will investigate Canada's use of emergency powers to clear last winter's convoy protests.

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Is the small business surge in the US sustainable?

Start-up rates surged during the pandemic. Will it last?

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Kanye 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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Khloe 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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Uber 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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'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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US 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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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Fat Bear Week winner crowned after cheating scandal

A grizzly named 747 - like the jumbo jet - is named as one of the fattest bears in the world.

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'Very eerie' mating call helps American elks find love

It's elk rutting season out West, but how is their nails-on-chalkboard call attractive to females?

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Reparations: 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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Oh my gourd! Mammoth pumpkin squashes US record

Weighing in at 2,560lbs, this record-breaking pumpkin just took home a cash prize.

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Adnan 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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Parkland gunman planned 'systematic massacre' - prosecutors

A Florida jury must decide whether he will be executed or spend the rest of his life in prison.

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Hockey Canada top bosses quit amid sexual assault scandal

Canada's ice hockey organisation has been under the spotlight for mishandling sex assault allegations.

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Dozens 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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Man 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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Officer 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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Bank of England in fresh emergency move to calm markets

The Bank warns of a "material risk" to financial stability as it buys more government bonds.

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Ashley 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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Thai 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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Timed Teaser: Where are the fat bears that made headlines?

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

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Rollercoaster rides trigger emergency calls from new iPhones

Users say the rides triggered the phones' crash detection system, US media reports.

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Kanye 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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Sunday, October 9, 2022

Why 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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Friday, October 7, 2022

Uvalde suspends school police force after mass shooting

The move comes after parents of the victims camped outside school offices in protest.

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Will the Biden administration overhaul US cannabis policy?

Marijuana stocks are ablaze after the president called for a rethink of US policy on the drug.

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Canada buys land in France's Juno Beach due to condo plan

The purchase stops a development on land where allied troops first arrived ashore in France on D-Day.

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Virginia 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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Elon Musk: Twitter won't 'take yes for an answer'

Twitter said it did not trust the billionaire's promises to proceed with the takeover.

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Tens 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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Hunter 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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US midterms: The country with youngest politicians in world

As part of a new series, we explore whether Norway has a solution for the US and its ageing leaders.

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Two Russians sail to Alaska seeking asylum in US

Hundreds of thousands of men have fled Russia so they will not be conscripted to fight in Ukraine.

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Alleged US fugitive has tattoos photographed to establish identity

The 35-year-old denies he is Nicholas Rossi who is accused of raping a woman in Utah in 2008.

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California 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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Eric 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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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Hans 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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Kevin 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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Dog 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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Sandy 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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Take 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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BET 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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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Elizabeth 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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Angelina 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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Trump seeks Supreme Court ruling in Mar-a-Lago dispute

The former president wants an outside expert to vet 103 documents with classification markings.

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US midterms: 'America's elections could turn really nasty'

Amid warnings of violence, the first vote since the Capitol riot will be a huge test of US democracy.

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Herschel 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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Robert 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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Queen 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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Drax: The Green Energy Scandal exposed

Drax: UK power station owner cuts down primary forests in Canada

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Key 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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Confidence Man: Key revelations from new book on Donald Trump

The former president weighed bombing Mexican drug labs and nearly fired his daughter, a new book claims.

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'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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Hurricane 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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Timed 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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Kim 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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Sacheen 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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Sunday, October 2, 2022

Drax: 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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NFL and NFLPA say changes to concussion protocol needed after Tua Tagovailoa incident

The NFL and its players' association say changes are needed to concussion protocol after reports the doctor who cleared Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been fired.

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NFL: 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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After 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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Liu 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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Saturday, October 1, 2022

Bruce 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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Black, 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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Gabriels: 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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Hurricane 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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Lev 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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