Barbara Walters: Trailblazing US news anchor dies aged 93

The first woman to front a US evening news programme, she interviewed every US president from Richard Nixon to Donald Trump.

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US Supreme Court justice's wife disavows her texts

Virginia Thomas' remarks are among a mountain of transcripts released by the US Capitol riot inquiry.

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Refugee, granny and nurse aide among US storm dead

The victims in upstate New York were found in their cars, or on the frigid pavement and even in their homes.

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Who is George Santos and why is he in trouble?

The 34-year-old New York congressman-elect is facing mounting criticism for a dizzying web of alleged lies.

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Andrew Tate: Romanian police to hold influencer for 30 days

The controversial influencer is detained in an investigation into rape and human trafficking.

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Andrew Tate: The self-proclaimed misogynist influencer

The 36-year-old former kickboxer has said women should "bear responsibility" for sexual assault.

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Barbershop owner in Buffalo opens his doors and saves lives in deadly blizzard.

When people were stranded in the storm, the local shop became a refuge.

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Republican George Santos facing investigations for lying about resume

George Santos, elected to Congress in November, has admitted to lies about work and education experience.

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US winter storm: Footage shows impact of extreme weather

A powerful blizzard hit the US and Canada over the Christmas weekend.

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Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU to block energy windfall tax

The US company says the levy on its profits will discourage future investment in Europe.

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Covid in China: Countries tighten rules as tourism set to resume

China is opening its borders after three years - but as Covid cases surge, other countries are wary.

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Calls on Iran to settle dispute over Ukraine PS752 jet downing

Four countries begin a process to hold Iran legally accountable for the 2020 downing of flight PS752.

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19-year sentence for second ringleader in Michigan governor kidnap plot

Barry Croft Jr has been given a 19-year sentence for his role in a plot to kidnap Gov Gretchen Whitmer.

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US winter storm death toll rises as bad weather drags on

Clean-up is underway in Erie County, which was one of the hardest hit regions in the US.

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China Covid: US considers restrictions on Chinese arrivals

Japan and India have already announced tighter measures as China finally reopens its borders.

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Apple and Tesla: Tech stocks tumble amid supply issues

Both companies have suffered major losses over concerns about supply chain hiccups in China.

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Title 42: US Supreme Court keeps Trump-era border policy in place

Legislation preventing undocumented migrants crossing the border from Mexico is extended.

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NFL: JJ Watt of the Arizona Cardinals announces his retirement

JJ Watt, considered one of the NFL's greatest ever defensive players, announces he will retire at the end of the season.

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Flight cancellations wreak havoc on US airports

The chaos has left thousands of passengers sleeping in terminals as they search for solutions.

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Gretchen Whitmer kidnap ringleader, Adam Fox, sentenced to 16 years

Adam Fox hoped to start a "revolution" but was sentenced to 16 years for targeting Gretchen Whitmer.

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Republican George Santos admits lying on his CV

George Santos, who was recently elected, says he misrepresented his education and employment history.

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US winter storm traps New York State residents in cars

New York State's Buffalo area bears the brunt of a storm that has killed 56 people in the US and Canada.

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The truth about 'medbeds' - a miracle cure that doesn't exist

Why has a fictional miracle cure taken off online - and who's making money out of it?

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Buffalo blizzard: Storm turns city into 'war zone'

Dozens of deaths are now linked to a fearsome winter storm blanketing much of the US and Canada.

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Golfing great Kathy Whitworth dies at 83

During her long career, the American captured 88 professional titles - more than any other golfer.

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US storm: Death toll in historic Arctic freeze rises to 24

Transport chaos and power cuts wreak havoc as much of North America shivers in blizzard conditions.

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Canada coach crash leaves more than 50 injured

It is not yet known what caused the crash involving an intercity coach on Christmas Eve.

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US winter storm: Americans and Canadians face mass outages on Christmas Day

At least 19 deaths are linked to a massive winter storm that continues to pummel the US and Canada.

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Canada's polar bear population plummets - government report

Climate change is said to be a key factor in a 27% decline in the population over the past five years.

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Wind, snow and floods combine for historic US storm

Few parts of North America have been spared from a deadly winter storm.

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Megan Thee Stallion: US jury finds Tory Lanez guilty of shooting hip-hop star

The Canadian rapper faces more than 20 years in jail for wounding the Grammy-winning hip-hop star in 2020.

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Winter storm strands Canadian family in RV in Texas

Canadian Annick Ruedi wanted to spend Christmas on a Texas beach. Now its too cold to go outside.

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Boiling water turns to snow in freezing US state

Even boiling water is freezing as dangerously cold temperatures sweep large parts of the US.

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No tree or gifts for thousands in this US city

Migrants arriving in El Paso will spend their first Christmas away from home. Many left loved ones behind.

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If you live in these US states, you may get a white Christmas

More than a dozen states could see snow on the ground after mostly bare streets last Christmas.

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Here are the key findings in the January 6 committee's final report

The panel, which has recommended Donald Trump face criminal charges, releases its 845-page findings.

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After an epic journey ends, what happens next?

Migrants allowed into the US don't stay at the border long - this is how they decide where to go now.

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What exactly is in the $1.7tr US spending bill?

Provisions on everything from TikTok to lobster fishing are in the 4,155-page legislation.

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Far-right groups had racism rift before Capitol riot

The Oath Keepers and Proud Boy had a shared love of Donald Trump, but not so much for each other.

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FTX founder released to parents on $250m bail

Prosecutors have accused Sam Bankman-Fried of "one of the biggest financial frauds in US history".

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Fleeing China's Covid lockdowns for the US - through a Central American jungle

Fed up with lockdowns and Xi's policies, some Chinese citizens are taking a perilous journey to escape.

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Two boaters and a dog rescued after 10 days at sea

After their vessel ran out of fuel, Kevin, Joe and Minnie the poodle needed a "miracle".

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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

BBC royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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I don’t know why I’m banned from Twitter - journalist Matt Binder

Mashable journalist Matt Binder tells the BBC he does not know how he has broken Twitter’s policies.

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Children’s Tylenol in short supply - here’s what parents can do

There are simple strategies for parents to find children's pain medication amid the current crisis.

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Zelensky's wartime address to Congress comes 81 years after Churchill did the same

Almost exactly 81 years ago, Winston Churchill spoke to Congress in the days after Pearl Harbor.

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Atatiana Jefferson: Ex-US officer sentenced for killing woman in bedroom

The officer was sentenced on Tuesday after a jury deliberated for seven hours.

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Trump business losses sharply reduced his tax bill

In 2020, the then US president reported negative income and paid no income tax.

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Bomb cyclone: Powerful winter storm may disrupt holiday travel

Sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions could unleash travel chaos across the US and Canada.

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Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited to US, says lawyer

Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to be taken from the Bahamas to the US to face fraud charges.

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Enough fentanyl to kill every single American seized in 2022

Nearly 400m potentially fatal doses - double last year's total - were intercepted by federal agents.

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What US border policy shift means for migrants

Immigration attorney Gerardo Menchaca says Trump-era policy is likely to be eliminated.

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FBI warns of explosion in sextortion cases targeting teenagers

There has been a rise in cases of teenage boys being tricked into sending explicit pictures online.

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Vaughan shooting: Gunman had long-running feud with condo board

Three people killed in the shooting on Sunday night were members of the board, police say.

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Elon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy

The billionaire says he will change the policy on Twitter votes after users say he should step down.

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FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited

The cryptocurrency exchange boss is expected to travel to the US to face fraud charges, the BBC understands.

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Robert De Niro: Woman 'tried to steal actor's gifts' from under tree in NYC

The 79-year-old actor came downstairs in his dressing gown after he heard the commotion.

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Will Elon Musk's ultimatum cost him Twitter?

The BBC's technology editor Zoe Kleinman looks at the future of Musk and Twitter.

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Frank Salemme: Former mafia boss dies in prison at 89

Frank Salemme was serving a life sentence for killing a Boston nightclub owner in 1993.

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Amber Heard settles defamation case against Johnny Depp

It comes after a jury found Ms Heard had defamed her ex-husband in a Washington Post op-ed.

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Vatican defrocks pro-Trump priest activist for anti-abortion posts

The Church says US priest Frank Pavone is guilty of "blasphemous" anti-abortion social media posts.

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Joe Kennedy III confirmed as US special envoy to Northern Ireland

Mr Kennedy, the grandson of Robert Kennedy, says the appointment is "an incredible honour".

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NFL: Jaguars stun Cowboys in overtime, Chiefs make play-offs & Brady blows lead

The Jacksonville Jaguars stun the Dallas Cowboys in overtime while the Kansas City Chiefs hold on and Tom Brady blows a 17-point lead.

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Vaughan shooting: Five killed by gunman in Canada apartment block

The gunman was shot dead by police who found victims scattered in several flats of the block.

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Turbulence injures dozens on Hawaiian Airlines flight

Eleven people are in hospital in a serious condition due to injuries sustained on the flight.

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Twitter to stop users linking to big social media platforms

The move affects content from Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon among other social media sites.

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Canada's polar-bear capital Churchill warms too fast for bears

The amount of time without sea-ice is becoming too long for the bears to survive, experts say.

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Black Americans' complex response to Harry and Meghan's Netflix series

Many say the series resonated because of their own experiences - but it also raised questions about race.

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Making it big selling legal weed is harder than it looks

A programme in California hopes to give back to communities targeted by the War on Drugs.

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Angelina Jolie steps down as UN refugee envoy

The Hollywood star says she now wants to work with groups led by people most directly affected by conflict.

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Guns confiscated at US airports hit record levels

More than 6,000 firearms were found on passengers so far this year - most were still loaded.

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Twitter reinstates banned journalists' accounts

Elon Musk suspended some journalists' accounts after accusing them of sharing location data about him.

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Capitol riot: Committee to seek charges for Trump - reports

The committee will reportedly seek an unprecedented charge of insurrection against an ex-US president.

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Why is Elon Musk spending his time on Twitter, not on the mission to Mars?

Friends and colleagues say his plans may be hard to predict, but they wouldn't bet against him.

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Christian nationalists: Wanting to put God into US government

A right-wing Christian movement in the US is set on what it sees as its divine mission.

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Brittney Griner vows to play this season after prisoner swap

The basketball star speaks for the first time since her release from Russian custody last week.

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Claudine Gay: Harvard University picks first black president

Dr Claudine Gay is also the second woman to lead the elite Massachusetts college.

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Thousands of unedited government JFK assassination files released

The CIA reiterates it "never engaged" the alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, as over 13,000 files go online.

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Idaho student murders: Mother Kristi Goncalves describes 'sleepless nights'

Kristi Goncalves' daughter Kaylee was found stabbed to death on 13 November, with no suspect yet identified.

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TikTok tests landscape videos in major shake-up

The world's fastest-growing social media platform has become known globally for its vertical format.

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Harry and Meghan, the final episodes, in 60 seconds

BBC Royal correspondent looks at the royal rift at the centre of the new episodes of Harry and Meghan.

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US sues Arizona over shipping container border wall

The government seeks a court order to stop the building of the barrier and to remove the containers.

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Henry Cavill: British actor will not return as Superman

British star, who revealed his return as the superhero in October, has been dropped from the role.

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Suedi Murekezi: Russia frees US man in Ukraine prisoner swap

The crypto investor was let go in a deal that saw 64 Ukrainian troops released, according to officials.

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Pelosi hammer attack suspect had Tom Hanks on 'hit list'

The accused, David DePape, had also planned to target President Joe Biden's son, a court hears.

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Social media influencers charged with $100m stock scheme

The defendants allegedly used their platforms to hype stocks before selling them off once the prices rose.

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Space Force's first overseas base is in S Korea - here's why

The unit is the first command on foreign soil since the Space Force was established in 2019.

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Twitter suspends @ElonJet account that tracked owner Elon Musk's private plane

The account that tweeted about Elon Musk's private jet is suspended for violating Twitter rules.

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FTX crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried denied bail in Bahamas

Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of a huge scheme to defraud investors in failed crypto exchange FTX.

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Cyndi Lauper and Sam Smith sing at White House

The White House invited the musical artists to perform as President Biden signed a same-sex marriage bill.

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Is there an immigration crisis at the US-Mexico border?

Migrants from Nicaragua and Cuba are being detained at the US-Mexico border in record numbers.

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Dictionary.com chooses 'woman' as word of the year

Major news events made the term "inseparable from the story of 2022", says the online lexicon.

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Jazzy the dog reunited with owners seven years after running away

Jazzy was found in Florida after running away from her owner's home after being spooked by fireworks.

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Celebrity mountain lion captured after Chihuahua attack

P-22, who had lived in a city park for many years, was tranquilised weeks after killing a Chihuahua.

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World's oldest known jeans found in 1857 shipwreck sell for $114,000

The jeans were recovered from the SS Central America shipwreck, also known as the "Ship of Gold".

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How many have died in school shootings since Sandy Hook?

A decade ago, a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut, killing 26.

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Winnipeg murders: Families of murdered indigenous women call for landfill search

Winnipeg Police say they can't recover the remains of murdered indigenous women from a landfill.

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Karen Bass makes history as LA's first female mayor

The former congresswoman pledged to declare a state of emergency on homelessness.

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Paul Whelan: US officials to hold meetings on bringing home ex-marine

After the release of Brittney Griner from Russian custody, US officials to meet over Paul Whelan's case.

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Arizona sheriff vows to stop 'illegal' shipping crate border barrier

Critics say Gov Doug Ducey's shipping crate barrier unlawfully cuts through tribal and federal lands.

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Golden Globes 2023: Banshees of Inisherin leads nominations

The dark comedy about feuding friends in 1920s Ireland leads the pack going into next year's awards.

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Golden Globes 2023: Here are the nominees

See the full list of nominees for the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards.

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Nasa's Orion capsule makes safe return to Earth

After a 26-day flight around the Moon, Nasa's future astronaut ship parachutes into the Pacific.

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Lockerbie bombing suspect in US custody

The Libyan man is accused of making the bomb which destroyed Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie.

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Rita Moreno: If I wasn't Hispanic, I'd have had a different career

West Side Story icon Rita Moreno says discrimination left her with an unfair share of rubbish film roles.

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World Cup 2022: Veteran US sports journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar

Grant Wahl, 48, collapses suddenly while watching the Argentina-Netherlands game.

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Sam Bankman-Fried: I hope to make money to pay people back

The former FTX boss says he would give anything to start a new business and repay crypto investors.

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Canada: Premiers demand to meet Trudeau over health crisis

All 13 provincial leaders renew their calls for more funding from the federal government.

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Canada: Quebec makes oath to King optional for politicians

The bill tries to amend the constitution, which means it could be challenged in court.

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George Floyd: Ex-officer J Alexander Kueng sentenced for manslaughter

J Alexander Kueng is already serving time for a federal sentence for violating Mr Floyd's civil rights.

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Children stopped sleeping and eating to play Fornite - lawsuit

A Canadian judge approves legal action by parents who say their children were addicted to the video game.

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Emancipation movie: The true story of 'Whipped Peter' in Will Smith's new film

Emancipation tells the true story of “Whipped Peter” and his escape during the US Civil War.

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NFL and Washington Commanders covered up sexual misconduct, says US report

The NFL and Washington Commanders covered up decades of sexual misconduct, a US congressional report finds.

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Russia frees Brittney Griner in prisoner swap

The US and Russia swap jailed basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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Viktor Bout: Who is the Merchant of Death?

The Russian has been freed by the US, in a prisoner swap with basketball star Brittney Griner.

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Why this Trump loyalist is willing to serve months in Rikers prison

The former president's family business is sticking by the man whose evidence saw it convicted of tax crimes. Why?

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Elon Musk turns Twitter into 'hotel' for staff

One photo shows a double room with wardrobe and slippers, as Elon Musk seeks to instil a "hardcore" work culture.

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Sunny Balwani: Former Theranos executive gets nearly 13 years in prison

Second-in-command Sunny Balwani receives a heavier sentence than the start-up's founder Elizabeth Holmes.

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New York Times faces first major walkout since 1970s

More than 1,100 union members are planning to participate in the 8 December stoppage.

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Wordle: The most Googled word globally and in the US in 2022

Lottery numbers, the Queen's death and elections couldn't outperform US search interest in Wordle.

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Idaho murders: Police release victims' belongings to grieving families

Police say the belongings are no longer needed in the ongoing investigation into the four deaths.

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Georgia Senate election: Polls close in high stakes run-off

The vote will determine whether President Joe Biden's Democrats win an outright majority in the Senate.

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Matt Lucas ends run as Great British Baking Show host

The presenter leaves the tent after three series helping oversee signature bakes and show stoppers.

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Trump Organization found guilty of tax crimes after New York trial

The business is synonymous with the former president, but neither he or his family were on trial.

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Hertz to pay $168m for falsely accusing customers of theft

Some innocent customers say they were arrested after the car rental company accused them of theft.

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US Capitol riot committee to make criminal referrals, chairman says

The House committee investigating the attack will make criminal referrals to the justice department.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink firm facing animal testing investigation - report

Staff have complained that testing is being rushed and is causing needless deaths, Reuters reports.

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Kirstie Alley: Emmy-winning Cheers actress dies of cancer at 71

The TV star also featured in the Look Who's Talking film series and the movie Drop Dead Gorgeous.

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Tampa police chief quits after trying to avoid golf cart ticket

Video shows Mary O'Connor being pulled over for driving an unlicensed vehicle on a public street.

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Pentagon Papers whistle-blower Daniel Ellsberg was Wikileaks' secret back-up

Julian Assange gave me the files before they were in the press, the Pentagon Papers whistle-blower says.

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Neil Diamond surprises with 'Sweet Caroline' singalong

The legendary singer surprised guests on the opening night his Broadway musical 'A Beautiful Noise'.

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Idaho students murders: Roommates break silence over killed friends

The two slept through the attack, during which four of their friends were murdered.

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Taylor Swift: 'Swifties' sue Ticketmaster over tour sale problems

Taylor Swift fans have filed a lawsuit over "unlawful conduct" after a chaotic tour ticket sale.

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Bob McGrath: Sesame Street icon dies aged 90

The veteran actor was one of the founding cast members on the hit children's TV show.

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Meta, Amazon, Twitter layoffs: 'Tech layoffs won't destroy American dreams of Indians’

Surbhi Gupta, who was laid off in the US, on the uncertainties she and other visa holders are dealing with.

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US midterms: Georgia Senate run-off looms after bitter campaign

Democrat Raphael Warnock will face Republican Herschel Walker after a long, and at times bitter, campaign.

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Netherlands 3-1 USA: Dutch overcome USA to book quarter-final spot

The Netherlands survive a late scare against the United States to move into the World Cup quarter-finals with a ruthless display of finishing.

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US Air Force unveils new B-21 Raider nuclear stealth bomber

The first new bomber in three decades could cost nearly $700m (£569m) per plane.

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Rail strike is cancelled - at the cost of paid sick leave

The pandemic and a vicious flu season has re-energised the fight for paid sick leave.

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Prince William meets US President Joe Biden ahead of climate prize

The Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived their Earthshot Prize awards ceremony.

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Santa Claus is coming to town (via video call)

The pandemic upended life for millions around the world - and Santa was no exception.

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Alex Jones files for bankruptcy after Sandy Hook verdict

He was recently told to pay almost $1.5bn (£1.2bn) for claiming a 2012 school shooting was a hoax.

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Peanut allergies: Parents worry after Palforzia drug sales flop

World-first peanut allergy drug Palforzia’s poor sales spark concerns over future drug research.

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Prince William and Kate: Young fan says meeting the two was 'insane'

An 8-year-old US boy dressed as a King's Guard member to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales.

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US Supreme Court to review President Biden's student debt plan

The debt forgiveness programme will remain on hold until the court hears arguments in February.

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US Rail strike: Senate passes bill to avert labour stoppage

The upper chamber passed the measure in an expedited vote to avert a holiday season rail strike.

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France's Emmanuel Macron joins the Bidens for a White House state dinner

US President Joe Biden is hosting his French counterpart for a lavish state dinner at the White House.

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RSV and flu: US children's hospitals stretched by respiratory viruses

More than three quarters of paediatric hospital beds were full in November, health officials say.

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World's most expensive cities: New York and Singapore top list

The cost of living in both cities is now the joint highest worldwide, with Tel Aviv in third.

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