Thursday, November 30, 2023

Bills' Von Miller accused of assaulting pregnant woman

An arrest warrant is issued for Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller in a domestic violence case involving a pregnant woman.

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Firefighters crawl to rescue deer stuck on frozen lake

A stag in Minnesota was stranded on thin ice until a rescue team stepped in - on all fours.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Cardinal Raymond Burke: Pope Francis to evict US critic from Vatican

He also plans to revoke the salary of Cardinal Raymond Burke who opposes him on contraception and homosexuality.

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Sports Illustrated accused of publishing AI-written articles

The Sports Illustrated union said staff were "horrified" and demanded "basic journalistic standards".

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When sea levels rise, so does your rent

Residents of an area of high ground in Miami say developers are pricing them out of their homes.

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Elon Musk visits Israel after antisemitism row

The X boss, recently accused of antisemitism, discussed tackling hate with Israel's president.

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Growing number of US children taking melatonin for sleep

The sleep aid can be used without a prescription in the US and more parents given it to their children.

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Vermont shooting: Victim jumped fence to escape attack on men of Palestinian descent

A man has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder after three men of Palestinian descent were attacked,

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Ninety-eight Christmas trees and a gingerbread White House

Jill Biden unveils this year's White House holiday decorations, designed to evoke wonder and joy.

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Elon Musk visits 7 October kibbutz with Israeli PM Netanyahu

The US entrepreneur was shown around a kibbutz in Israel that was attacked on 7 October.

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America Ferrera: We are still just fighting to be visible

The actress finds it hard to reconcile her "fairy tale story" with the tough reality for most Latinos.

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Sunday, November 26, 2023

Vermont: Three Palestinian students shot near US campus

Police in Vermont are still searching for the lone gunman who opened fire in Burlington.

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Saturday, November 25, 2023

The homeless handyman and the wealthy widow: Love or something darker?

When a drifter moves in with an older rich woman they say they are in love - but a family is torn apart.

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Friday, November 24, 2023

Derek Chauvin stabbed in prison - US media reports

The ex-police officer who murdered George Floyd is thought to have survived the attack.

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Harvard under fire for helping elite skip the queue

Children of past students are favoured in admissions - now state legislators are calling for this to end.

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Adult Survivors Act deadline prompts flurry of sexual assault lawsuits

A number of celebrities have been accused of sexual assault in recent weeks, in part due to a legal deadline.

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of rape in new lawsuit

The US rapper and music mogul is accused in a civil suit of assaulting a college student in 1991.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Annual event stars SpongeBob and minor protest

This year's Macy's event in Manhattan was briefly disrupted by a small pro-Palestinian demonstration.

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Mexico crime: Alleged security chief for El Chapo's sons detained

Police say Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas provided protection for the leaders of a Sinaloa cartel faction.

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Rainbow Bridge car explosion: US-Canada bridge still shut after deadly car blast

A vehicle that exploded on the Rainbow Bridge was incinerated, killing a couple who have not been named.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

US thwarts plot to kill Sikh separatist on American soil - report

The target was Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Financial Times reports.

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Sam Altman: Ousted OpenAI boss to return days after being sacked

The in principle agreement involves a new board being installed, the tech company said.

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Melissa Barrera: Actress fired from Scream 7 over Israel-Gaza posts

Melissa Barrera is sacked from the film sequel for posts the production company say were antisemitic.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Video shows car interior mauled by a trapped bear

Wildlife officials in Colorado say the animal likely entered the vehicle searching for food.

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Monday, November 20, 2023

A$AP Rocky must face trial on charges of firing gun at childhood friend

The rapper could face nine years in prison if convicted of opening fire in a feud with a childhood friend.

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Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkeys on his birthday

The US president pardoned 'Liberty' and 'Bell' and joked about his age before confusing two pop stars.

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Trump seeks to halt gag order in election meddling case

Mr Trump's gag order in DC 'sets a terrible precedent' for restricting speech, his attorney argues.

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OpenAI to name ex-Twitch chief Emmett Shear as new boss

The tech firm will reportedly appoint Emmett Shear while ousted chief Sam Altman is joining Microsoft.

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Thousands of Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day

Employees staged the walkout on one of the store's busiest days of the year, when it gives away reusable holiday cups.

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Sunday, November 19, 2023

Former OpenAI boss Sam Altman pictured at firm's HQ amid reports of return

Sam Altman posts a selfie from the firm's US head office 48 hours after his shock ouster from the company.

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US ex-President Jimmy Carter's wife Rosalynn dies aged 96

The Carter Center says the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter died peacefully with her family by her side.

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Saturday, November 18, 2023

Don Walsh: The man who made the deepest ever dive

The remarkable story of Captain Don Walsh and his 11km journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Charissa Thompson: NFL broadcaster apologises for saying she made up reports

Charissa Thompson faced criticism after saying she made up sideline reports early in her career.

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Dana Carvey: Wayne's World star's son Dex dies aged 32

The US comedian and actor said his "beloved son" Dex died from an accidental drug overdose.

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Canadian man guilty of Muslim family's murders in Ontario

Four members of the Afzaal family died after they were deliberately run over with a truck in Ontario.

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Draymond Green banned for five games for headlock

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is suspended without pay for putting Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert in a headlock.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Matthew Perry: Friends stars Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer pay tribute

"We loved him deeply," says Jennifer Aniston following the death of her Friends co-star.

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Emma Hayes: Why Chelsea boss is perfect fit for the US national women's team

Managing the United States national team is widely regarded as the biggest job in women's football - so is Emma Hayes ready for the challenge ahead?

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

US Republican Senator challenges labour leader to fight

The heated exchange between Republican Markwayne Mullin and Sean O'Brien occurred during a Senate hearing.

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Listen to audio clip from Bob Dylan’s first album before it goes to auction

The recordings will go up for sale in mid-December along with items including Elvis Presley's report card.

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Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple

New detail on how much Google is willing to pay to be a go-to search engine has slipped out in court.

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Monday, November 13, 2023

US stamp sells for a record-breaking $2m

Known for its rarity and unintentional printing error, the Inverted Jenny stamp dates back to 1918.

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International mafia bust shows US-Italy crime links still strong

While decades of prosecutions weakened the US and Italian mafia, transatlantic relations remain strong.

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NWSL final: Megan Rapinoe forced to leave farewell game early due to Achilles injury

Megan Rapinoe suffers a painful end to her football career as the American star is forced to leave the pitch just three minutes into her farewell game.

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Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults

The 82-year-old is still facing a trial in Montreal and extradition to the US.

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Sunday, November 12, 2023

US Republican Senator Tim Scott pulls out of presidential campaign

The Republicans' only black senator has been trailing far behind Donald Trump in polls.

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Five US troops die in training air crash in eastern Mediterranean

The service members died in a helicopter crash in a region where the US has boosted operations.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

Skating on a once-in-a-decade "ice window" in Alaska

Footage shows an ice rescue instructor skating on a rare window of ice in Alaska's Alpine lakes.

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Donald Trump: Legal experts see uphill battle in fraud case

Two weeks of testimony from Donald Trump and his family has hurt his case, say lawyers watching.

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Friday, November 10, 2023

Meet the longshot candidates who could swing the 2024 election

Independent and third-party candidates could potentially siphon voters from the Democrats and Republicans.

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Jared Leto climbs Empire State Building

The actor becomes the first person to legally scale the New York City landmark.

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Meta requires political advertisers to mark when deepfakes used

Advertisers will have to make clear when they use AI in political ads on the social media platforms.

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Trial of attacker thrusts reluctant Paul Pelosi to centre stage

The husband of US politician Nancy Pelosi built a multimillion-dollar finance and real estate empire.

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Jezebel: Feminist media site shuts down after 16 years

A downturn in advertising led to the "excruciating" decision, its owner said.

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Claressa Shields: The 'loudmouth American' with a story worth saying

Claressa Shields grew up without support, protection or a bed to call her own. She has since scaled the heights to bring joy to Flint, a city that has become a byword for a broken American dream.

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

President Biden's son Hunter and brother James subpoenaed in impeachment probe

Republicans are looking into the family's business dealings in their impeachment probe.

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Huge Texas chemical blast prompts stay-at-home order

One person is injured after glue factory explosion, which sparked school evacuations and road closures.

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Pandas depart US National Zoo for China

The three giant pandas were on loan from China, as part of diplomatic relations between both countries.

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Tiger Woods has 'zero issues' with repaired ankle but other injury problems remain

Tiger Woods says he has "zero issues" with his surgically repaired right ankle but other injury problems remain.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Canadian poet Rupi Kaur declines White House visit over Gaza

On social media, the poet criticised the US, accusing it of "funding the bombardment of Gaza".

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Trump testifies: Why ex-president may have deliberately provoked judge

The ex-president's testimony frustrated the judge, who will decide on the penalties in his fraud trial.

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Coca-Cola and Nestle accused of misleading eco claims

Consumer bodies say firms make misleading claims about plastic water bottles being "100% recycled".

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'I blew the whistle on Meta, now I won't work again'

Former senior staffer Arturo Béjar claims Instagram is not doing enough to protect teens from sexual harassment.

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Robert Crimo Jr: Father of alleged Highland Park killer pleads guilty of helping son get gun

Robert Crimo Jr sponsored a gun owner ID card for his son, the alleged Highland Park killer.

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Biden losing Arab-American voters in swing state

His response to the Israel-Hamas war has sparked anger in a state that helped deliver him victory in 2020.

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Donald Trump testifies: Sparks fly as ex-president takes stand in New York civil fraud case

"Control him," Judge Arthur Engoron tells Mr Trump's legal team as he gives evidence in Manhattan.

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Sunday, November 5, 2023

Tyson Foods recalls US nuggets after metal pieces found

Tyson Foods has taken dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets off the shelves in nine US states.

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The US is quietly arming Taiwan to the teeth

America is using its own money to send weapons to a place it officially doesn't recognise.

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Few reasons for optimism after Antony Blinken's diplomatic dash

Over three frantic days, Antony Blinken tried to find middle ground where none exists, for now.

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Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available.

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Saturday, November 4, 2023

Four surprises that could upend the 2024 US election

A year ahead of the US presidential election, and anything could happen.

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Massive gas explosion injures 15 people in New York

Four row houses collapsed as a result of the blast that took place in Wappingers Falls.

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Taylor Swift’s 1989 re-recording scores record-breaking UK chart debut

A re-recorded version of Swift’s 2014 pop opus more than doubles the first-week sales of the original.

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Matthew Perry Foundation set up in late Friends star's name to help addicts

A fund "driven by his passion for making a difference" is set up in the late Friends star's name.

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Four things we learned from Trump sons’ fraud trial testimony

Eric and Donald Trump Jr tried to shift blame, while their lawyers feuded with the New York judge.

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

What has changed for voters since the 2020 election?

The 2024 US general election is a year out and it's looking like it might be, once again, Biden versus Trump.

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Donald Trump's sons defiant in New York fraud trial

Eric and Donald Jr have tried to distance themselves from the Trump Organization's financial documents.

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Tupac Shakur: Duane Davis pleads not guilty to murder

Duane "Keffe D" Davis was arrested in September in connection with the 1996 drive-by shooting.

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Uber and Lyft agree to pay $328m to New York drivers

Uber and Lyft have agreed to settle claims that they "systematically cheated" drivers out of pay.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

House returns to work and may vote to expel George Santos

The chamber, at a standstill for most of October, also faces a daunting legislative to-do list.

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FTX: Prosecutors accuse Crypto King Sam Bankman-Fried of 'deceit'

Sam Bankman-Fried is facing charges of fraud and money laundering, which he denies.

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Families in Lewiston work to return to 'normal' in the wake of mass shooting

A week after the mass shooting, locals embrace Halloween celebrations to restore a sense of normalcy.

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