Hawaii wildfires: Oprah and The Rock pledge direct payments to victims in Maui

The People's Fund of Maui aims to make monthly payments of $1,200 (£950) to thousands of wildfire victims.

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When a child is shot, doctors must heal more than just bullet holes

The number of youth who have been shot is on the rise in the US, especially after the pandemic.

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'Marcus Aurelius' statue seized from Cleveland museum in looting probe

The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.

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Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.

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Doctor clears Mitch McConnell after health scare

The Republican senator's fitness is under scrutiny after he froze up in public for the second time.

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Car flips and more: four moments from Hurricane Idalia

Storm surges and wind speeds caused wide-spread damage across multiple US states.

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Mitch McConnell freezes for second time during press event

The 81-year-old Senate minority leader had another verbal lapse in July.

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Hurricane Idalia: 'Life-threatening' flooding as storm batters Florida

The storm leaves roads and towns along Florida's 'nature coast' inundated with knee-deep floodwaters.

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Mitch McConnell freezes again at press event

This time the Senate Republican leader paused for more than 30 seconds when asked a question.

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Hurricane Idalia's destruction, in pictures

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida before crossing into Georgia, with flooding the biggest concern.

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'Downtown Cedar Key is underwater' - resident who stayed for Hurricane Idalia

Michael Bobbitt chose to stay on the island community off Florida's Gulf coast as the hurricane hit.

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Hurricane Idalia: What is a storm surge and why is it deadly?

Hurricane Idalia may bring "catastrophic" waves to coastal areas. A super moon could make things worse.

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Coffee Meets Bagel: Dating app users rue missed connections amid outage

Those looking for love online express frustration as the popular app suffers days-long outage.

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Niger coup: Why won't the US call it a coup?

The military took over the government in Niger. Here’s why the US doesn’t want to call it an overthrow.

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Canada warns LGBT travellers of US risks

The Canadian government warns that some US states have enacted laws that may affect LBGT people.

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Harrison Floyd: Bond agreement reached for jailed Georgia defendant

A bond has been set for Harrison Floyd, who has been held in Fulton County Jail since Thursday.

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Jacksonville shooting: Audio of 911 call by gunman's dad released

The father is heard telling an emergency dispatcher his son stopped taking psychiatric medication.

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Satellite images show lightning strikes surrounding Tropical Storm Idalia

The storm was captured nearing Cuba and on a path towards Florida where it is expected to make landfall.

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Tropical storm Idalia places Florida on alert for major hurricane

Florida warns residents living in low-lying coastal areas to seek higher ground as Idalia intensifies.

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Bears encroach on evacuated Canadian town of Yellowknife

After wildfires forced residents to leave, bears have been seen in the empty streets.

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Mitchel Musso: Hannah Montana star arrested over crisps theft

Mitchel Musso, who starred opposite Miley Cyrus in the US sitcom, spent a night in jail in Texas.

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Alexandra Paul: Canadian Olympic figure skater dies in crash

Alexandra Paul's baby, who was also in the car, survived the crash in Ontario's Melancthon Township.

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'Stolen' totem pole ready for return to Canada

The totem pole has been in Scotland for almost a century since it was sold to the museum in 1929.

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How robotaxis are dividing San Francisco

The city has become the crucible of an experiment - are robotaxis ready for the streets?

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Jacksonville shooter, 21, who killed three 'wrote racist manifestos'

The man who shot dead three Black people had a "disgusting ideology of hate", Jacksonville's sheriff says.

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Trump campaign raises $7.1m following historic Georgia mugshot

Merchandise bearing the ex-president's scowling face at his arrest on Thursday is flying off the shelves.

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Martin Luther King: 60 years since 'I have a dream' speech

Civil rights activists and Martin Luther King Jr's family spoke at the event in Washington DC.

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The indiscriminate devastation of Canada's raging wildfires

Fires in western Canada have burned homes and ripped up trees, laying them down "like toothpicks".

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Jacksonville shooting: Racist gunman kills three black people in Florida store

Two men and a woman were killed by a gunman who then shot himself, in a "hate-filled" attack, officials say.

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Bob Barker, who hosted The Price Is Right for 35 years, dies aged 99

Barker was the face of The Price Is Right, the longest-running game show in the US, for 35 years.

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Floodwater surges through casinos in Las Vegas

Torrential storms hit the city's famous Las Vegas Strip and flooded streets and hotels.

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Maui wildfires: Officials release list of 388 people still missing

Authorities want any survivors on the list to come forward in order to narrow down the search.

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88 UK deaths linked to Canada 'poison seller'

Kenneth Law is alleged to have run a number of websites selling equipment to assist suicide.

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Mugshot quickly becomes campaign symbol

Within minutes of it being released, it appeared on his website along with a call for campaign donations.

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Trump surrenders at Georgia jail... in 74 seconds

The former US president turned himself in at the notorious Fulton County Jail.

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Americans react to Donald Trump's mugshot

Though the Georgia election case is the fourth criminal case against him, this is his first mugshot.

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Maui County sues Hawaiian Electric over wildfire negligence

The energy firm is accused of not turning off electric equipment in high winds and dry conditions.

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Why the Atlanta mugshots are so, so bad

Booking photos of Donald Trump's co-conspirators are a professional photographer's worst nightmare.

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Vivek Ramaswamy: Five things the Republican presidential candidate believes

The tech executive and youngest candidate in the race supports raising the voting age and abolishing the FBI.

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California shooting: Four killed, six hurt in Cook's Corner bar

Six others have been wounded in the incident at Cook's Corner, a popular community hangout.

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Trump's surrender at Georgia jail explained...in 90 seconds

When the former president turns himself in on Thursday it will be unlike any of his previous cases

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Key moments from Republican presidential debate so far

It was a race to see who out of eight candidates would make a splash during the first Republican debate.

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Hawaii wildfires: More than 1,000 still missing as search continues

Officials are using cadaver dogs and asking families for DNA swabs, hoping to narrow the search.

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Republican debate: The US voters exhausted by their social media feeds

Americans tell the BBC how what they see online is changing their political views.

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Andrew Tate prosecution files reveal graphic claims of coercion ahead of trial

Romanian prosecutors' files, seen by BBC, allegedly show the influencer coercing women into sex acts.

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Mar-a-Lago IT manager implicates Trump in classified files case

The Mar-a-Lago employee points the finger at Mr Trump "in efforts to delete security camera footage".

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Republican debate: Rivals to seek political oxygen in a Trump-less showdown

The frontrunner's absence from the TV showdown offers rivals an opening, but also has a big drawback.

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Three reasons why Trump's arrest in Georgia may be different

When he turns himself in at Fulton County Jail, the process won't be the same as his last three arrests.

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Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall in Texas

A second tropical storm hits the US as Harold slams Texas while California cleans up after Hilary.

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Caleb Farley: NFL player’s father killed in home explosion

Titans player Caleb Farley was not at home when his North Carolina house was reduced to rubble.

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Car drives into salon and barely misses customer

A driver in her 90s reportedly lost control of her car and ploughed into an Arizona business lobby.

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Storm Hilary: Front loader scoops up flood victims in Coachella Valley

Residents were trapped in their homes after Storm Hilary rolled across California.

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What to know about the first Republican debate

At least seven candidates will use the forum to make their case to likely Republican voters this week.

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850 still missing after Maui fires, mayor says

President Joe Biden is expected to visit the island for the first time since the deadly wildfires.

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How does Republican Party pick its presidential nominee?

The starting gun has been fired but it's a long race to the White House. Here's how it works.

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Earthquake shakes parts of California during storm

As residents sheltered from a once-in-80 years storm, the floor shook from an earthquake.

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Drone shows Canada town incinerated by wildfires

Enterprise in Canada's Northwest Territories is burnt to the ground as wildfires continue to grip the country.

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Sleep streams: How Kai Cenat and others make money filming themselves sleep

One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health.

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Donald Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential debates

The US ex-president says he is far ahead of his rivals in the 2024 White House race and the public knows him.

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California braces for arrival of Hurricane Hilary

Hurricane Hilary lashes Baja California state and is headed for the south-western US.

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Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us star, dies aged 66

The US actor, won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series, had long-standing lung problems.

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Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach

Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people.

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Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army

In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992.

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Drew Findling: Trump's new lawyer once called him 'racist, cruel'

Drew Findling. dubbed the Billion Dollar Lawyer, defends rappers. Why is he representing Mr Trump?

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Michael Jackson lawsuits alleging sex abuse can be revived, US appeals court says

Judges in California rule Wade Robson and James Safechuck can pursue lawsuits against the singer's companies.

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Britney Spears on Sam Asghari divorce: 'I couldn't take the pain anymore'

Writing after her husband filed for divorce, the singer says she "couldn't take the pain anymore".

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Canada wildfires: British Columbia province declares emergency

A fast-moving blaze threatens to destroy more homes in the western British Columbia province.

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Canada wildfires: The past 2 days in 75 seconds

As Canada's northern and western provinces battle historic wildfires, thousands have been displaced.

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Teacher saves former student from Maui wildfires

Joa Navarro might never have made it out alive if not for a chance encounter with his favourite teacher.

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WeWork: What went wrong for the much-hyped firm?

The office space-sharing company has raised "substantial doubt" about its future.

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Twitter, now X, to remove blocking feature

Elon Musk says the feature "makes no sense", but users are concerned about protection from abuse.

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Canada wildfire: Yellowknife evacuees turned away from full flights

Thousands of residents desperate to flee Yellowknife are told to return on Friday as planes fill up.

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'Muhammad Ali stood out most of all' - Sir Michael Parkinson

Broadcaster Sir Michael Parkinson's 1971 interview with Muhammad Ali became the stuff of chat show legend.

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Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada

Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle.

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Trump indictment lays bare new era of election worker harassment

Threats to blow up polling stations. Police protection. Ballot counters in hiding. A grim new reality.

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Pascale Ferrier jailed for 22 years for mailing Donald Trump ricin

Pascale Ferrier, a dual citizen of Canada and France, said she regretted that her plan to "stop Trump" failed.

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The moment a woman is surprised by a bear at her front door

A doorbell camera recorded a woman and her dog coming face-to-face with a bear outside her home

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Texas woman arrested after threats to Trump judge Tanya Chutkan

The 43-year-old allegedly used a slur in a message for Judge Chutkan, warning: "You are in our sights."

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Hawaii wildfires: 'I just want to put my step father's body to rest.'

Those who lost loved ones in the fires are waiting as rescue crews work to find and identify victims

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Canada wildfire: Car 'began melting' as family evacuated north

A blaze is threatening to reach Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories, by the weekend.

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Trevian Kutti: Who is ex-Kanye West publicist indicted with Trump?

The celebrity publicist is accused of involvement in a plot to pressure a Georgia election worker.

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The Killers booed at Georgia concert after bringing Russian fan on stage

Brandon Flowers asked concert goers to welcome a fan from neighbouring Russia, the band later apologised.

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Bradley Cooper: Leonard Bernstein's family defend actor over Maestro nose row

The trailer for a new film attracted criticism from some who said it played up to Jewish stereotypes.

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Hawaii wildfires: Why identifying the victims could take years

"It's not just ash on your clothing when you take it off," says a police chief. "It's our loved ones."

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Trump's court time in Fulton County will be quick. Others die waiting

The criminal justice system for most defendants in Fulton County is notoriously slow and dangerous.

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Hunter Biden: The legal troubles of the US president's son

A five-year probe into the president's son looked set to end last month. Now it may be heading to trial.

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Harrison Ford has a new Peruvian snake species named after him

Unlike his Indiana Jones character, Ford says he likes snakes and called the discovery "humbling".

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Trump's court and campaign schedule is looking chaotic

Seeking the White House while facing multiple civil and criminal trials will keep Donald Trump very busy in 2024.

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Texas woman awarded $1.2bn in revenge porn case

The woman sued her ex-boyfriend for posting intimate photos of her online to "publicly shame" her.

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Joe Biden vows to visit Hawaii 'as soon as he can'

The US president has promised to provide whatever support Hawaii needs in the wake of deadly wildfire.

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Rudy Giuliani jailed mobsters with a charge he now faces

The "Rico" Act helped earn Rudy Giuliani a reputation as a "mob buster". Now he's facing a Rico charge.

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Michael Oher, subject of The Blind Side, alleges 'adoptive parents' tricked him

Former NFL star Michael Oher accuses a couple of wrongfully making millions of dollars off his name.

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Disney's Snow White: Has the fairy tale already gone sour?

The forthcoming remake of the 1937 animation is facing a backlash for its new interpretation.

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Judge sides with 16 activists in Montana climate case

They alleged the state’s pro-fossil fuel policies violated their right to a healthy environment.

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Canadian couple win damages from Italian ruling party

The far-right party has been ordered to pay damages over a photo used in an anti-surrogacy campaign.

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Clarence Avant: Music industry legend known as the 'Black Godfather' dies aged 92

Known as the Godfather of Black Music, he worked with everyone from Bill Withers to Michael Jackson.

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Robbers try to steal cash machine with forklift

Two robbers, one forklift, and one pickup truck. What could possibly go wrong?

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Georgia prosecutors could charge Trump with racketeering, experts say

Mr Trump could face charges under the Rico Act over his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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When a 'fire hurricane' hit, Maui's warning sirens never sounded

Lahaina residents tell the BBC they had no official warning before "fire hurricane" engulfed their town.

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Boy survives 100ft Grand Canyon fall after dodging tourist photo

The teenager suffered serious injuries when he plunged nearly 100ft (30m).

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Maui fires: Frustration mounts over relief effort

Some residents on the Hawaiian island are questioning why there is not more official aid.

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Zuckerberg says Musk 'not serious' about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

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Hawaii fires: Jason Momoa warns tourists not to visit Maui

The actor says Hawaii is "not the place" for a holiday, as locals say tourists carry on as normal while tragedy unfolds.

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Bryan Johnson: Meet the multi-millionaire trying to reverse aging

With a team of 30 scientists, tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson spends millions on his body every year.

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Maui fire: Search for victims intensifies after 80 deaths

Hundreds of people are still unaccounted days after wildfires broke out in Hawaii.

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Operation Lone Star: Girl, 3, dies on Texas migrant bus

The Venezuelan girl collapsed on bus Republican governor uses to send migrants to Democrat states

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Hawaii wildfires: Drone footage shows extent devastation in Lahaina

Charred trees, burnt out cars and collapsed buildings lie among the ashes left by the wildfires.

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How Pinky's famous truck saved lives in Lahaina fire

Lynette “Pinky” Iverson drove "at least a dozen" people to safety in the back of her pickup truck.

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Hawaii fires: Relatives of residents struggle to help from afar

Kaleikaumaka Johnson relives the horror of what happened in her home town of Lahaina, devastated by wildfires.

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Judge Chuktan warns Trump against 'inflammatory' remarks before trial

But former US president gets a legal win in battle over what he can say before election fraud trial.

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Sam Bankman-Fried headed to jail after bail revoked

A judge is sending the founder of bankrupt crypto firm FTX to jail while awaiting trial on fraud charges.

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O'Shae Sibley: Suspect, 17, pleads not guilty to hate crime

Prosecutors allege the murder of professional dancer O'Shae Sibley was an anti-gay hate crime.

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Robotaxi expansion gets green light in San Francisco

Companies hailed the moment as a milestone for the driverless car industry, despite safety concerns.

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What caused the Hawaii wildfires?

What sparked the fires is still a mystery, but a mix of wind and dry weather helped the flames spread.

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Tears. Shock. Joy. Why viral Alabama boat brawl matters

The video went viral for the "epic fight", but for many it was a powerful contrast with America's past.

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Survivors of the Hawaii fires mourn loss of beloved pets and family homes

Survivors like Hawaiian Bryce Baraoidan describe narrow escapes - and what they had to leave behind.

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US inflation ticks higher in July on housing costs

The rate of price growth rose to 3.2% in July but analysts said the underlying picture showed progress.

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Lahaina: Famous banyan tree and centuries-old church hit by fires

There are fears the rich history and culture of Lahaina, hit by Hawaii wildfires, may have been destroyed.

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Iran releases US dual nationals into house arrest, lawyer says

Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Morad Tahbaz and a fourth man have left prison, one of their lawyers says

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Scientists at Fermilab close in on fifth force of nature

Physicists believe that an unknown force could be acting on sub-atomic particles known as muons.

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Hawaii wildfires burn historic town of Lahaina 'to the ground'

Six people have died and thousands displaced as fires continue to rage on Maui and the Big Island.

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Robbie Robertson, leader of The Band, dies aged 80

The Band toured with Bob Dylan before becoming one of the most influential acts of the late 1960s.

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Canada accuses China of targeting lawmaker in misinformation campaign

Beijing denies the claim it was behind a campaign to target a member of parliament with misinformation.

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Disney to expand ads on streaming as business flags

Disney is hurting in its home market, where streaming subscriptions slipped and park attendance flagged.

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Where people have to choose between food or home insurance

Extreme weather and climate change are driving up home insurance costs, forcing some into desperation.

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Man who threatened Biden shot dead in FBI raid in Utah

A man is shot dead in Utah after posting threats online, hours before Joe Biden visits the state.

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US to bar and screen some tech investments in China

The move gives the government new oversight over foreign dealings by private firms.

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Lizzo: Lawyers reviewing at least six new allegations against singer

Lawyers representing three of Lizzo's former dancers say they are reviewing new complaints against her.

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Roe v Wade: ‘Could abortion bans put my IVF at risk?’

Women in the US are worried that changes to abortion laws could affect their fertility treatment.

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Texas woman seriously injured after hawk drops snake on her

A passing hawk drops a serpent on Peggy Jones as she mows grass, leading to a three-way struggle.

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Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

A judge in LA sent the rapper to prison for injuring Megan Thee Stallion Stallion in a 2020 shooting.

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UPS driver pay deal in US to be worth $170,000 a year, firm says

The shipping giant warns of lower profits after it agreed a deal to avert a US drivers' strike.

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Two killed as severe storms rip through eastern US

Thousands of homes in the region are still without power and almost 1,000 flights are delayed.

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DJ Casper: Cha-Cha Slide hitmaker dies aged 58

The Chicago-born star was diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016.

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Megan Thee Stallion 'will never be the same' after being shot by Tory Lanez

Tory Lanez is set to be sentenced for shooting fellow hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet.

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Timed Teaser: Where is Greta not going to visit?

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

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Tory Lanez: Sentencing for shooting of Megan Thee Stallion delayed

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez injured her during an argument after a pool party in 2020.

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Hank the Tank: Fugitive burglar bear captured in California

The large and notoriously hungry female bear is believed to have broken into 21 homes since 2022.

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Zuckerberg 'not holding breath' over Musk cage fight

The tech billionaires have also been going head to head over their rival platforms, X and Threads.

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Angus Cloud: Euphoria star's mother says his death was 'not intentional'

Angus Cloud had a "joyful" final day and "did not intend to end his life", the actor's mother says.

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Alaska: Moment house collapses into river during flood

Glacial floods in Juneau, the capital of Alaska, caused a house to collapse into the Mendenhall river.

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Huge fire at New Mexico recycling facility triggers health warning

Firefighters are battling a large blaze at the plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Florida: Man rescued from partially sunken boat after 35 hours at sea

The 25-year-old was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip in St Augustine, Florida.

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'We can't win forever': Fans react as US World Cup reign ends

Stunned fans begin soul-searching after the US crashes out of the World Cup to Sweden on penalties.

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Jamie Foxx apologises and deletes Instagram post

The actor says he never intended to cause offence after his post was accused of being antisemitic.

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Simone Biles makes winning return in US Classic after two-year break

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles wins the US Classic as she makes a triumphant return to gymnastics after a two-year break.

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Chatbots: Why does White House want hackers to trick AI?

Google and Meta are among big tech companies who are letting hackers try to find flaws in their chatbots.

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Ahead of Ohio abortion vote, Republicans try to change the rules

Ohio looked ready to pass an abortion rights amendment. Then Republicans planned another vote.

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Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors ask for limits on what Donald Trump is allowed to publicly say about the election fraud case.

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Anna Netrebko: Top Russian soprano fired over war sues Met Opera

Anna Netrebko was dropped by the Met Opera last year after refusing to denounce Russia's president.

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Joshua Sills: Philadelphia Eagles player acquitted of rape and kidnapping

Joshua Sills, 25, an offensive guard for the NFL franchise, is found not guilty by a jury in Ohio.

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Armed experts re-enact Parkland school shooting for lawsuit evidence

Experts fired live bullets inside the Florida school to assess whether they could be heard outside.

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Maine woman, 87, fights off then feeds hungry burglar

Marjorie Perkins woke to find an intruder standing over her. Neither of them expected what happened next.

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Florida deputy jumps onto a speeding runaway boat

Dramatic bodycam footage captures a Florida deputy's daring leap onto an out-of-control vessel.

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Mark Margolis: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul actor dies at 83

Mark Margolis once said he based his role of drug kingpin Hector Salamanca on his mother-in-law.

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Canadian province Alberta cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

It comes weeks after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out of hosting the 2026 Games.

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US snake hunters fight pythons big enough to devour gators

Over the past decade, thousands have competed to kill some of the planet's biggest serpents in Florida.

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Two US Navy sailors charged with spying for China

The men are accused of sending sensitive photos, videos and diagrams to Chinese intelligence.

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Ukraine says it launched July attack on bridge to Crimea

The July attack led Moscow to restrict the passage of ships through and flights over the Kerch Strait.

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

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

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Osoyoos wildfires: 'We grabbed what we could'

Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record as the weeks-long devastation continues.

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Canada's PM Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie over the years

They were married in Montreal in 2005 and have three children together.

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Canada PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie separate

Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie split after 18 years, following "meaningful and difficult conversations"

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Where's Waldo? Suspect in Texas fails to hide

A local police department released the footage commenting on the suspect's bright orange shirt.

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Thirsty and exhausted, Texans feel the heat

Concern is mounting for workers across Texas unable to avoid the sun and scorching temperatures.

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Nicholas Rossi: Catching the US fugitive who ‘faked his own death’

Convicted sex offender Nicholas Rossi assumed a new identity and fled to Scotland to escape justice.

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Donald Trump indictment: Why these charges are most serious ones yet

These accusations are the gravest ones yet levelled at the former president, says our North America editor.

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Lizzo accused of sexual harassment and weight-shaming

Three former dancers allege the singer contributed to creating a hostile work environment.

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Donald Trump indictment: Ex-president charged for efforts to overturn 2020 election

A special prosecutor accuses the former US president of "prolific lies about election fraud".

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What are the four counts in Trump indictment for 2020 election interference?

Document outlines charges including conspiracy to defraud the US and also names six co-conspirators.

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Driver captures lightning over a rainbow in Iowa

Intense electric storms have been reported in parts of the state since the end of July.

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