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

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

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Lori Vallow: Cult mum who killed children sentenced to life in prison

Lori Vallow tells the court the victims' spirits visit her to tell her she "didn't do anything wrong".

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

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

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

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

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Women's World Cup 2023: Rare feeling for US fans ahead of Portugal clash

While the US has taken four points from its opening games, flat performances have fans on edge.

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

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

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Canada out of World Cup after thumping by Australia

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

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Jack Smith: The special counsel investigating Donald Trump

Jack Smith was a top war crimes prosecutor at The Hague before he began investigating Donald Trump.

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

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

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Canada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze

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

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Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

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

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President Joe Biden acknowledges seventh grandchild for first time

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

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

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

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US nurse and child kidnapped in Haiti, says charity

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

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Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

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

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

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

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US heatwave: Scorching heat strains US air conditioning capacity

Weather experts warn of "dangerously hot conditions" over the weekend for millions of Americans.

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Sexual assault survivors laud Biden order reforming military justice

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

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Trump, DeSantis and other Republican rivals to share Iowa stage

Until now, Mr Trump has largely shunned appearing at events with rivals over whom he maintains a big lead.

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The other American women's team at World Cup

A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US.

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Kylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency

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

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Watch ‘epic’ moment three whales breach in unison

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

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

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

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Canada approves historic C$23bn child welfare settlement

The settlement from the Human Rights Tribunal benefits 300,000 people harmed by the welfare system.

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Even cacti struggle under extreme weather

The plants in Arizona are losing their limbs, collapsing and entirely transforming in shape.

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Casino mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10m over sexual harassment claims

Nevada gambling regulators were poised to approve a deal, where the billionaire admits no wrongdoing.

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Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau shuffles cabinet in major overhaul

In seeking a fourth term, Justin Trudeau shuffles his ministers ahead of Canada's next election.

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US lawmaker Greg Casar ends thirst strike after nine hours

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

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Mitch McConnell says he is 'fine' after freezing at conference

The 81-year-old senator abruptly stops speaking before Republican colleagues escorted him away.

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Stunning shelf cloud seen approaching Manhattan

A severe thunderstorm passed over New York City creating an extraordinary shelf cloud.

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Fed raises interest rates to highest in 22 years

The US central bank has raised borrowing costs sharply as it tries to stabilise prices.

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Canada mosque axe and bear spray attacker sentenced to eight years

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

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Emmett Till's cousin speaks about the new memorials

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

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US lawmaker Greg Casar begins thirst strike over heat laws

Greg Casar's protest comes ahead of a rule change that will end some protection for outdoor workers.

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Canada floods: Bodies of two children found in Nova Scotia

The death toll from the floods in Nova Scotia rises to three, with one youth still missing.

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Hollywood prop shop struggles amidst strikes

The actor and writer strikes have brought the film-making industry to a stand-still.

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How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat

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

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Obamas' chef Tafari Campbell dies in paddleboarding accident

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

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Officials investigate police dog attack on driver in Ohio

A video shows the K-9 pulling down the driver, who is black, as he was trying to surrender in Ohio.

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Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

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

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Timed Teaser: Where did Matty Healy cause controversy?

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

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Biden to designate national monument for Emmett Till

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

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Heatwave in US Southwest region to expand east

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

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How this stunning drone footage is teaching us about sharks

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

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Woman found dead in Montana after suspected grizzly bear encounter

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

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Novak Djokovic withdraws from Toronto Masters event with fatigue

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

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Barbie movie wins box office battle in US

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

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Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo

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

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Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

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

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Hollywood strikes: 'Most of us have second jobs'

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

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Michael Cohen settles legal fee dispute with Trump Organization

Donald Trump's former lawyer had alleged the organisation owed him millions in unpaid legal fees.

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Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.

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Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation.

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Senator releases FBI source's claim of Biden bribes from Ukraine

The FBI deemed the informant "highly credible", but top Republicans concede the claim is unverified.

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Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina

Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina.

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Jane Fonda on Hollywood strike: 'Risk being recreated by AI'

The actress said the average actor and support staff had to be able to make a living.

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Travis King's mother speaks about her son

In her first statement to media, the US soldier's mother voiced concern for her son in North Korea.

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Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures.

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Powerball: One winning ticket sold for $1.08bn jackpot

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

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

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

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Stanford head to resign after data manipulation probe

He did not personally falsify data, but co-authored research with "serious flaws", an inquiry finds.

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Tropical Storm Calvin: Hawaii braces for flash flooding and mudslides

Flash flooding, dangerous surf and mudslides are possible, the National Weather Service warns.

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Severe storms blow debris across US highway

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

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What we know so far about Travis King's detention

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

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Travis King: US soldier in N Korea had been held after fighting in Seoul

Travis King spent time in a detention facility after getting into fights and hitting a police car.

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Migrant girl death in US custody was 'preventable'

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

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Bodycam captures moment citizen tackles suspect

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

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Tupac Shakur: Police search house over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a Las Vegas home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing.

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Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel files charges in fake elector scheme

Sixteen people have been charged for alleged efforts to reverse Joe Biden 2020 election win.

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US heatwave sees hospitals use body-bag ice treatment

Hospitals see an influx of patients suffering extreme effects as heat hits 37C (110F) in Phoenix.

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US national held by N Korea after crossing border - UN

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

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Millions again under smoke advisory due to Canada wildfires

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

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Gilgo Beach murders police search Amityville storage unit

Officers probing cold-case murders in Long Island search a storage unit after last week's arrest.

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Iowa judge temporarily blocks six-week abortion ban

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

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RFK Jr's conspiracy theories and Republican supporters

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

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Watch a parking lot fill with water in seconds in flash flood

A security camera caught the moment a parking lot in Ludlow, Vermont filled with flood water.

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'Massive' search on for children swept away by Pennsylvania floods

A nine-month-old boy and his two-year-old sister were swept away as their family drove to a barbecue.

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

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

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Green meteor soars across Southern US

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

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Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

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

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Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.

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Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover

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

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

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.

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

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

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Young firefighter killed as Canada battles wildfires

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

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

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

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Winnipeg can remove blockade over indigenous murders, court rules

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

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.

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Arrest made in Long Island serial killer case

Police have been working for over a decade to solve the murders of at least 10 women in Long Island.

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US heatwave: Over 90 million people under heat advisories

A blistering heatwave across much of the southwestern US is expected to last well into the weekend.

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Chicago weatherman asks colleagues to seek shelter from tornado

Eerie sirens warned Chicago residents as multiple tornadoes swept thought the area.

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Anchor Brewing: America's oldest craft brewery shuts after 127 years

The owner of Anchor Brewing said it could not overcome the hit from the pandemic.

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US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill

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

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Manhattanhenge: New Yorkers disappointed by cloudy sunset

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

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The fight over a Confederate statue in Arlington National Cemetery

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

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Ray Epps sues Fox News and Tucker Carlson for Capitol riot conspiracy claim

The legal action says the channel told a "fantastical story" to turn Ray Epps into a "scapegoat".

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Texas deploys buoys on Rio Grande to deter migrants

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

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Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval.

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US inflation at slowest rate in more than two years

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

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

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

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Trump loses immunity shield in E Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit

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

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

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

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The mega-strike that could take down Hollywood

Actors prepare to join writers on the picket lines, shutting down TV and film productions.

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

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

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Threads: Meta sets out planned new features

The firm has said the current app is an initial version and changes such as a new feed are planned.

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

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

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Privacy activists slam EU-US pact on data sharing

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

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US think tank founder charged with acting as Chinese agent

Gal Luft is accused of acting as a Chinese agent, arms trafficking and evading sanctions on Iran.

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Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada

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

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Canada's Northwest Territories smash previous temperature records

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

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Sex offender Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in prison

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

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US storms: Millions under flood warnings in north-east

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

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

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.

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One dead in New York flood: Video shows submerged streets

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

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The entrepreneurs celebrating their past failures

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

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Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Cluster bombs: Unease grows over US sending cluster bombs to Ukraine

Washington is supplying the weapons to Kyiv, but they are outlawed in more than 100 countries.

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

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

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

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

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Manhunt for 'survivalist' murder suspect after jail break

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

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Watch as Biden reacts to a bad mic during a speech

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

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Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

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

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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Watch: Customers ignore a robber in Atlanta nail salon

A robbery attempt took a turn when patrons and staff chose not to engage with the robber's demands.

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Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

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

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Iowa teen jailed for killing Spanish teacher over bad grade

The judge says the 2021 murder of the 66-year-old mother-of-three by two Iowa students was "evil".

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OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations".

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'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court.

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Canadian farmer fined for thumbs-up emoji

A judge has ruled the Saskatchewan farmer's expression of assent amounts to a digital signature.

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

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

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Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row

It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content.

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New Jersey judge faces investigation for 'inappropriate' TikTok videos

The judge allegedly used a pseudonym to post videos of himself lip-syncing to songs with profanity.

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Drone show displays light up the sky on Fourth of July

Some cities are ditching traditional fireworks, citing fire threats and environmental concerns.

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Risk of major disruption as UPS strike looms in US

"I'd like to strike just to teach them a lesson," says long-time UPS worker Antonio Rosario.

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Worlds largest video screen transforms the Las Vegas skyline

More than a million LED lights assembled as a sphere are the latest addition to the strip.

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Kevin Spacey grabbed man like a cobra court hears

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

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Nxivm cult: US actor Allison Mack released early from prison

The television star pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case related to the Nxivm group.

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Wisconsin: Riders trapped upside down for hours on rollercoaster

Eight passengers were safely rescued after the malfunction at the Wisconsin Forest County Festival.

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Biden officials must limit contact with social media firms

A judge bars officials from contacting platforms over "content containing protected free speech".

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Watch: Eating contests fireworks quirky parades as US marks Fourth of July

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

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Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war

Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

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Julian Sands: Actor said mountains were 'more unstable' in last interview

In his last UK interview, the actor said friends believed mountaineering had become too dangerous.

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US maternal deaths doubled in last 20 years study finds

American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.

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Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.

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Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students

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

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Destructive tornado hits rural Alberta Canada

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

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Timed Teaser: How did Alan Arkin earn an Oscar?

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

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Joe Biden to meet King Charles and Rishi Sunak in UK visit

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

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California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?

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

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