Wednesday, July 31, 2024

'El Mayo' Zambada and El Chapo's son: Who are the drug lords held in US?

Ismael Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López are two of the most wanted drug traffickers in the world.

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Relive a wild month in US politics in about two minutes

An assassination attempt against a former president and an incumbent drops out - the last few weeks have been unprecedented.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Stephen Nedoroscik is America's pommel horse hero

The US gymnast and Rubik's cube enthusiast became an online sensation after helping his team secure a bronze medal.

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Monday, July 29, 2024

Giant Zoom calls fuel record fundraising behind Harris campaign

Big donors helped push Biden out. Now ordinary people have the spotlight as they fundraise for Harris via video calls.

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USA's women begin title defence with win over Japan

The USA women's team begin their Olympic title defence with a dominant 26-point win over Japan.

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Three arrested for murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio

Police say two rival gangs co-ordinated to kill the rapper as he celebrated his 26th birthday in June.

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'Fire devils' spotted as California fire doubles in size

Firefighters battle a growing wildfire, the largest blaze in California this year.

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Priestman 'heartbroken' by drone scandal as funding pulled

Canada's women's head coach Bev Priestman says she is "absolutely heartbroken for the players" over a drone scandal, as Canada's government withholds funding.

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Sunday, July 28, 2024

Timing, luck or talent - what makes a billionaire?

Are billionaires good or bad for society - or simply very very rich? The BBC's Simon Jack investigates.

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Watch: Moment Robert Downey Jr revealed at San Diego Comic Con

The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular Marvel film series.

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Simone Biles draws A-list celebrity crowd at Paris Olympics

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise, American Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour and Snoop Dogg were in the crowd.

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Top five stories from day two of Paris Olympics 2024

Simone Biles stars on her return to the Olympic arena on day two of the Paris 2024 Games.

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Fans and stars descend on Comic Con 2024

Film stars and fans in extravagant costumes have descended on San Diego for the event.

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Saturday, July 27, 2024

Trump courts crypto industry votes and campaign donations

Donald Trump tells cryptocurrency leaders he will fire the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission if he's re-elected president.

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Friday, July 26, 2024

JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash

Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".

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Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon

Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.

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Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says

Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.

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Weinstein in hospital with Covid and double pneumonia

Disgraced film producer moved from New York prison cell, where he is serving a 23-year jail term for rape and sexual assault.

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress

Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has a rare neurological condition that makes it difficult for her to speak.

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'Monster' wildfire may have destroyed half of Canadian town

The mayor of Jasper said fast-moving flames have "ravaged our small, tight-knit mountain community".

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Southwest scraps unassigned seating after 50 years

Airline's chief says it must "unlock new sources of revenue" after profits tumbled almost 50% in last quarter.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Kamala Harris is counting on her sorority sisters

Some four million members of the Divine Nine group are ready to get to work electing Kamala Harris.

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Trump rally gunman searched online for JFK assassination details

FBI Director Christopher Wray told US lawmakers that the gunman registered for the Trump rally the same day.

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The Ghanaian royals taking over US reality TV

The Agyekums, a Ghanaian royal family based in Ohio, sat down with the BBC to talk about their reality TV debut.

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Rescuers hail 'miracle' survival of hiker lost for weeks

Scott Hern, 46, was found by rescuers in the remote canyons of the Red River Gorge in Kentucky.

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Senator Bob Menendez to quit after bribery conviction

Democrat had resisted calls to quit for accepting gifts, including gold bars, to aid foreign states.

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Monday, July 22, 2024

Netanyahu faces delicate balancing act in US after Biden exits race

The Israeli PM's visit comes at a chaotic time in US politics. Can he reset relations in Washington?

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Lawmakers call on Secret Service boss to resign

Both parties called on Kimberly Cheatle to resign during a bruising hearing about security lapses that led to the Trump rally shooting.

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Kamala Harris: From prosecutor to possible president

The vice-president is vying for the Democrats' presidential nomination after Joe Biden left the race.

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Biden's legacy of accomplishment is unmatched - Harris

The US Vice-President praised Joe Biden's track record as US president.

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Sunday, July 21, 2024

US President Joe Biden says it has been 'greatest honour' to serve as he ends campaign

He said standing down was "in the best interests of my party and the country".

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Prime sued in trademark case by US Olympic committee

The drink is accused of using US Olympic trademarks without an agreement.

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Saturday, July 20, 2024

Inches from death: An hour that shook America

Donald Trump's would-be killer was spotted long before he took his first shot. The BBC pieces together the events of that day.

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Trump shooter flew drone above rally site ahead of time - US media

It is thought the device, now being examined, was used to pick the best line of sight to the former president.

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Watch: Spire collapses as fire engulfs Texas church

A blaze at a historic church in Dallas has caused huge plumes of smoke to rise over the Texan city

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CrowdStrike IT outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft says

It’s the first time that a number has been put on the glitch that is still causing problems around the world.

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Inside Canada's booze battle over canned cocktails

The ready-made drinks are at the heart of a labour dispute that saw thousands of Ontario liquor board workers walk off the job.

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Living in cars and motels - what it's like to work at the 'Happiest Place on Earth'

Workers at Disneyland are considering a strike because pay at the 'Happiest place on Earth' has left many unable to meet rent.

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Judge sets Harvey Weinstein retrial date for November

The ex-film mogul will be retried for rape after his conviction was overturned on appeal in April.

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Donald Trump’s supporters saw two sides of him. Which one might govern?

Looking back at the Republican National Convention offers some clues, says Anthony Zurcher.

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Thursday, July 18, 2024

Father of Trump gunman called police about son before attack

The gunman's father was reportedly concerned about his son and told police he'd vanished without any notice.

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American comedian Bob Newhart dead at 94, publicist says

The legendary deadpan comic won numerous awards over his decades-long career.

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'Is this some kind of fantasist?' Behind the viral BBC video

Gary O'Donoghue reveals his initial disbelief when an eyewitness described seeing Trump gunman on roof.

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UFC boss to promote Trump's 'fighter' image at RNC finale

Dana White and the ex-president have grown ever closer since their first business deal in 2001.

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Lara Trump's meteoric rise in changing of Trump family guard

The former president's daughter-in-law has emerged as one of his most powerful political operatives.

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Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says

President forced to cancel campaign speech in Las Vegas after presenting with mild symptoms.

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Three things to watch for in JD Vance's convention speech

The Ohio senator will introduce himself on the national stage after Donald Trump named him as his running mate.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender-identity law

Mr Musk has become increasingly involved in US politics and said the new law was the "last straw".

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Trump security raised weeks ago over Iran plot to kill him

There is no known link between the plot and Saturday's attack, but the disclosure raises questions over how a gunman got so close.

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Vance choice heightens European fears over Trump presidency

Diplomats and politicians voice concern over Vance's repeated criticism of US aid to Ukraine.

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Monday, July 15, 2024

The missed warnings ahead of the Trump attack

Ros Atkins examines the evidence about crucial warnings in the minutes before the attack on Donald Trump.

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Sunday, July 14, 2024

Videos show how gunman shot at Trump despite public alerting police

BBC Verify examines footage, eyewitness testimony and satellite imagery showing how the attack unfolded.

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Man killed during Trump shooting dived on family to protect them

Volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore was killed trying to protect his family.

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Instagram influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery

Young women tell the BBC how Kat Torres lured them to her homes in the US, where they worked for no pay.

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Saturday, July 13, 2024

Witness says he saw gunman on roof near Trump rally

Greg, who was outside the rally, tells the BBC he tried to alert the police.

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Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired

Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard

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Trump rushed off stage at rally as bangs heard

Trump appeared to have blood on one ear as he was rushed off stage in Pennsylvania following apparent gunshots.

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Friday, July 12, 2024

Alec Baldwin's Rust trial dismissed amid claims of hidden evidence

The dismissal happened just days into the actor's involuntary manslaughter trial.

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Hackers steal call records of 'nearly all' AT&T customers

FBI launches investigation after around 109 million customers had call and text information taken.

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RFK Jr texts apology to sexual assault accuser - reports

His accuser, former family babysitter Eliza Cooney, called the message “disingenuous and arrogant”.

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Thursday, July 11, 2024

US says Gaza's floating aid pier to shut down soon

The $230m pier had delivered 8,000 tonnes of aid before it was removed last month because of bad weather.

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Canada to hit Nato spending target by 2032 - Trudeau

Nato members have pressured Canada to step up its spending to reach the alliance's benchmark.

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Who are the Democrats calling time on Joe Biden?

A growing number of politicians, donors and party members are urging the 81-year-old to end his re-election bid.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

What are cognitive tests and what can they tell us about Biden and Trump?

The age issue that has plagued the US presidential race reached a tipping point after Biden's weak debate performance late last month.

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Prominent New Zealand couple targeted in deadly US robbery

Patricia McKay, a friend of the NZ prime minister, was killed during the attack in California.

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Baldwin 'played make-believe' with gun, Rust trial hears

Prosecution claims he disregarded gun safety, while defence portrays an actor who trusted his crew's competence.

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Tuesday, July 9, 2024

New York bridge gets stuck open after getting too hot

Officials fired water at the Third Avenue Bridge, which connects the Bronx and Manhattan, to cool it down.

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What to know as Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting trial begins

The actor maintains he never pulled the trigger, which will be a key claim at the centre of the trial.

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Monday, July 8, 2024

Watch fire engine rescue man from Beryl floods in Texas

Torrential rainfall and flash flooding left a man stranded on top of his truck in Houston.

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One dead after lake electrocution in Virginia

An 18-year-old died after he jumped into the water and was electrocuted by stray voltage.

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Nobel laureate Alice Munro's daughter reveals family secret of abuse

Andrea Skinner said her step-father began sexually abusing her at age 9 and Munro stayed with him after she learned of it.

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Bob's Burgers actor pleads guilty over Capitol riot

Jay Johnston joins more than 800 others who have pleaded guilty in connection with the 2021 attack.

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Sunday, July 7, 2024

Boeing pleads guilty to a criminal fraud charge

Families of the people who died on the flights five years ago have criticised it as a "sweetheart deal".

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Texas braces for deadly storm Beryl

Hjgh winds, flooding and blackouts are expected, with the powerful storm expected to regain hurricane strength.

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'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceries

Americans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by 25%.

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Democrats weigh risks and rewards of losing Biden

Concern over Mr Biden's re-election effort has reached fever pitch. Is there a better option?

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Vikings rookie Jackson dies in car crash

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson and two former team-mates are killed in a collision with another vehicle.

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Saturday, July 6, 2024

Titanic and Avatar producer Jon Landau dies aged 63

Working with director James Cameron, he produced some of the highest-grossing films of all time.

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Biden's interview fails to quell Democrats' concerns about his fitness

A day after the interview, a fifth Democratic member of Congress has called on him to end his bid for re-election.

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Friday, July 5, 2024

Gaza hostage posters outside US lawmaker's office vandalised

Congressman Brad Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, has called the 4 July incident "a vile act of hate".

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Moment police chase ends in head-on collision

Dashcam footage shows the truck at the centre of the chase lose two tyres before crashing.

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Dog accidentally turns on stove and sets fire to home

The moment the pet started the fire was captured by the homeowner’s security camera.

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Biden faces donor pressure as he digs in on re-election bid

Some major donors are warning they will withhold funds unless Joe Biden steps aside as the Democratic candidate.

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Thursday, July 4, 2024

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest crowns new winners

In an annual tradition, thousands gathered to watch the famous 4 July hot dog eating contest on Coney Island.

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Jill Biden: The quiet influence of Biden's closest adviser

The first lady has stood beside her husband throughout his career, and will play a key role in any major decision he makes.

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US man jailed in Russia for 12 years on drug charges

Prosecutors said Robert Woodland was arrested while preparing to sell methadone - charges he denies.

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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Project 2025: The Trump presidency wish list, explained

An influential think tank wants the Federal Reserve and Department of Education to be abolished, among other ideas.

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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California

Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.

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'Almost whole island homeless' in Hurricane Beryl's wake

Union Island, which lies off St Vincent and the Grenadines, has been devastated by the powerful hurricane.

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Biden campaign works to calm Democrats' nerves as pressure mounts

Democratic lawmakers are voicing concerns about the president's ability to take on Donald Trump in November.

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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

A Bugatti car, a first lady and the fake stories aimed at Americans

A former US police officer runs an AI-powered network of misleading news sites turning its sights towards November.

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Trump sentencing in hush-money case delayed until September

The Supreme Court ruled that Trump had immunity from prosecution for "official acts" prompting his lawyers to challenge his New York conviction.

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Texas Democrat openly calls on Biden to leave presidential race

Rep. Lloyd Doggett called for Biden to make the "difficult to decision to withdraw" from the race.

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Monday, July 1, 2024

Who might replace Biden as Democratic nominee?

It remains unlikely that President Biden will not be Democrats' nominee, but there are several rising stars in the party.

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Justices 'fear for democracy' in dissent on Trump immunity

The three liberals, led by Sonia Sotomayor, painted a dark picture of absolutist power.

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Mistrial for Karen Read, US woman accused of boyfriend's murder

She had denied running over the police officer outside a house party one wintry night two years ago.

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