Sunday, March 31, 2024

A baby gorilla's journey in search of a mum

'Jameela' has travelled from a zoo Texas to one in Ohio looking for a family after her birth mum rejected her.

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

Actor Chance Perdomo dies in motorcycle accident

The UK-US star was known for playing Ambrose Spellman in Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

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Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online

Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says.

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Police on horseback chase down suspect

Police bodycam showed the suspected shoplifter trying to run across three lanes of traffic.

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Trump posts video of truck showing hog-tied Biden

The Biden campaign condemns the video, accusing Donald Trump of "regularly inciting political violence".

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Lost Marvin Gaye music resurfaces in Belgium

The tapes have lain hidden in Ostend for 40 years. But a legal fight is brewing over who owns them.

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Friday, March 29, 2024

Trump pushes legal challenges in two cases

Mr Trump's legal team want a district attorney removed in one case and a gag order limited in another.

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Illinois stabbing suspect blamed 'laced' marijuana

Authorities have released some details about a deadly Illinois rampage where four people were killed.

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Illegal voting charges dropped against Texas woman

Crystal Mason faced five years in prison for casting a ballot while on supervised release for tax fraud.

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Where Baltimore bridge investigation goes now

The ship's sudden power loss and the strength of the bridge are likely to be key factors in hunt for answers.

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Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge

Searches continue for four other people missing after two bodies are found in a submerged truck.

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Joe Lieberman, former US Senator, dies at 82

The former US Senator was Al Gore's running mate in the 2000 presidential election

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Lost power, mayday call and crash before Baltimore bridge collapse

Minutes after a container ship sent a mayday call, it crashed and caused a bridge to collapse. Six people are presumed dead.

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A look at past US bridge collapses after a collision

Images dating back to 1980 reveal the scale of damage from other incidents where a ship ran into a bridge.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

19th Century law fires up anti-abortion push

A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.

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19th Century law fires up anti-abortion push

A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.

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Hathaway had miscarriage while playing pregnant woman

The star, who has since had two sons, said she "pretended everything was fine" during a play she was in.

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Monday, March 25, 2024

US win over Mexico marred by disciminatory chanting

The USA beats Mexico 2-0 to claim the Concacaf Nations League title but the match was halted three times because of verbal abuse.

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Apple, Meta and Google to be investigated by the EU

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.

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The 'Ghost Army' veterans who fooled the Nazis in WW2

Members of the secretive military unit, which once used inflatable vehicles as a ruse, were honoured by Congress.

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FBI probes mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines flight

Letters sent by the FBI to those on board confirm that a criminal investigation is underway.

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

The man in the iron lung: How Paul Alexander lived life to the full

He spent 72 years using an iron lung machine to breathe after surviving polio as a child.

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US accuses Apple of monopolising smartphone market

In a landmark lawsuit, the justice department alleges the company uses its power to limit competition.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege

With a loyal fanbase, Apple is in a unique position which is now under fire, writes Zoe Kleinman.

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The 'Ghost Army' veterans who fooled the Nazis in WW2

Members of the secretive military unit, which once used inflatable vehicles as a ruse, were honoured by Congress.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Idaho prisoner Skylar Meade escapes from hospital

A manhunt is underway after the inmate escaped during a shoot out at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.

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Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by LA Dodgers

Ippei Mizuhara, who is accused of illegal gambling, has been a constant companion of the baseball star.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Win for Trump candidate sets up Senate showdown

He will take on Democrat Sherrod Brown in a race that could determine who takes control of the Senate.

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What a 25,000-piece Hot Wheels collection looks like

Canadian collector Doug Woods has been growing his race car repository for more than 40 years.

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Third ex-officer sentenced in Mississippi torture case

Daniel Obdyke, 28, was sentenced to 17.5 years behind bars for his role in assaulting two black men.

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Fan frenzy as Shohei Ohtani makes Dodgers debut

Japanese sports hero gets rousing welcome in Seoul, where the MLB regular season begins.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Trump sues ABC News for defamation over rape claim

The former president also named George Stephanopoulos in the suit which focuses on a recent interview.

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Is TikTok really a danger to the West?

Calls in the US for a ban on TikTok have reignited the global debate about its cyber-security risks.

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Siege ends after US gunman kills three in Pennsylvania

A 26-year-old suspect "surrendered peacefully" to officers, Trenton Police Department said.

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Boeing plane lands without panel in Oregon

No-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.

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How much trouble is Boeing in?

The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged.

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

How a near-death experience helped this addict recover

Bryan Emery was a fentanyl user living on the streets of San Francisco, a city hard-hit by the opioid crisis.

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US announces charter flight from Haiti amid unrest

Violence grips the streets of Port-au-Prince as police try to arrest gang leader "Barbecue".

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Biden backs top Democrat calling for Israeli election

Senator Schumer said on Thursday that Israel risked becoming a "pariah" with Mr Netanyahu in charge.

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Cara Delevingne's LA mansion gutted by fire

The model and actress was not at home at the time, but two other people were injured.

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Siege after US gunman kills three in Pennsylvania

Police are at the scene in New Jersey after a suspect shot dead three people in nearby Falls Township.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Baldwin lawyers want manslaughter case thrown out

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a gun Mr Baldwin used fired a live round.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Matthew Perry 'felt like he was beating' addiction

The actor did not "have his third act, and that's not fair", his stepfather says in a new interview.

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US teen Nex Benedict's death ruled a suicide

The Oklahoma non-binary teenager died in February following an altercation with other students at school.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Trump's Georgia trial hinges on this rookie judge

Will Judge Scott McAfee, 34, reassign his former boss away from her biggest criminal prosecution?

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside properties

Customers have previously voiced concerns about the use of security cameras inside properties.

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Biden to send new $300m weapons package to Ukraine

It comes as an aid bill in Congress stalls and as Ukrainian troops run out of battlefield supplies.

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Toilet paper spill ‘clogs’ traffic on US highway

Officers responded to a call. The offender: Loo rolls causing havoc on a busy interstate.

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Britt denies misleading voters in Biden rebuttal

The Alabama senator was criticised for citing a years-old sex trafficking case to attack Joe Biden after his State of the Union speech.

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Family of five dead in apparent Hawaii murder-suicide

Police believe a man stabbed to death his wife and three children before taking his own life.

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US military ship heading to Gaza to build port

With land and air deliveries proving difficult, it is hoped a floating pier will help aid get into Gaza by sea.

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Did State of the Union change how voters see Biden?

Members of the BBC's voter panel weigh in on whether the president's performance reassured them he was fit for the job.

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Murphy wins best actor as Oppenheimer sweeps Oscars

Cillian Murphy is the first Irish-born winner of the best actor award for his role as J Robert Oppenheimer.

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Britt denies misleading voters in Biden rebuttal

Katie Britt was criticised for citing a sex trafficking case which happened in Mexico almost 20-years-ago.

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

What a $1 deal says about America's office market

The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world.

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Apple 'like Godfather' with new App Store rules

As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Voters on election rematch: 'I wish younger candidates had a chance'

How do voters not enthusiastic about either Trump or Biden feel now?

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Who will Haley voters support in Trump-Biden election?

After the Republican drops out, the voters she leaves behind could play a key role in deciding the presidency.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Voters on election rematch: 'I wish younger candidates had a chance'

How do voters not enthusiastic about either Trump or Biden feel now?

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

BBC Verify: How to spot AI fakes in the US election

The BBC's Marianna Spring explains the key to recognising AI-generated images circulating on social media.

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FBI warns about Iranian plot to kill US officials

Majid Farahani is wanted for plotting revenge for the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani.

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Four things to watch as 15 US states vote on Super Tuesday

A Haley exit, a Biden protest and a "jungle" primary - here's what to look for as the results roll in.

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Deadly Michigan industrial fire sent debris flying

A 19-year-old was killed by flying debris from a fire and explosions at a suburban Detroit warehouse.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Caitlin Clark breaks college basketball points record

With 3,685 points, Ms Clark became the all-time leading scorer in men's and women's college basketball.

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US airman pleads guilty to Pentagon documents leak

Jack Teixeira was accused of one of the highest-profile national security breaches in years.

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Trump wins as Supreme Court sidesteps political landmines

The Republican celebrates the ruling, which does not give a view on whether he engaged in insurrection at the US Capitol.

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

Nikki Haley defeats Trump in Washington DC primary

The ex-ambassador is the first woman to win a Republican primary, but Donald Trump is still way ahead.

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Australian rugby star accuses rival of using racist slur

Ezra Mam's claim against Spencer Leniu overshadows the National Rugby League season opener in the US.

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US urges more aid for starving people in Gaza

US Vice-President Kamala Harris says Israel must let more aid into Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire.

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Horses on the run bring traffic to a halt on US motorway

It was later revealed they belonged to Cleveland Police, and had escaped their local stable.

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

Friends struggle to comprehend US airman's Gaza protest death

Those close to Aaron Bushnell say they are still trying to process his decision to set himself on fire outside Israel's Washington embassy.

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Trump wins Michigan, Missouri and Idaho nominations

The results give Donald Trump 247 Republican delegates, compared to challenger Nikki Haley's 24.

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Massive blizzard hits western United States

The snowstorm hit California's Sierra Nevada mountains especially hard, with up to 10ft of snow expected.

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Gaza receives first airdrop of US humanitarian aid

Supply drop comes after 112 people were killed as crowds rushed aid lorries on Thursday.

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Friday, March 1, 2024

An unimaginable gift just changed these students' lives

After a former professor donated $1bn to a Bronx school, students see hope for wider access to a medical education.

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What we know about death of Nex Benedict

The teenager, who identified as non-binary, died after a fight in a school toilet. The cause of death remains under investigation.

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Biden and Trump make competing trips to US border

The two likely presidential candidates make speeches in an effort to show they can tackle illegal crossings.

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