Spy poisoning: Russia escalates spy row with new expulsions

Moscow orders the UK to cut more Russian staff as it hits back at more than 20 countries.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery

The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a pulmonary valve at a Los Angeles hospital.

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Vatican: Pope did not say there is no hell

A top Italian daily did not accurately quote Pope Francis, the Vatican says.

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Kosovo security chiefs sacked after six Turks deported

There is fury in Kosovo after six alleged opponents of the Turkish president were sent back.

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Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter's widow not guilty

Noor Salman sobs as a jury clears her of helping her husband kill 49 people at the Pulse venue.

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Australia ball-tampering: David Warner's tearful apology

Australian cricketer David Warner cries as he admits he may never play for his country again.

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Breaking the period taboo in Pakistan

Wasma Imran and Mahin Khan founded the Recircle Cup, to help those who cannot afford sanitary towels in Pakistan.

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Costa Rica polls: 'People hate us, we might move to Spain'

A Costa Rican couple talks about their fears ahead of polls dominated by the issue of same-sex marriage .

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Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield.

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Iowa man wins legal battle to say hometown stinks

A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench.

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Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work.

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NZ seniors' group hits back at 'elderly driver' plates

Lobby group says older drivers are being 'singled out' by E-plates idea.

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Avatar: Scientology-style sect causes concern in Netherlands

An investigation claims a Scientology-type sect is steering Dutch schools. So what is going on?

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Spring in Tashkent: Is Uzbekistan really opening up?

There's a renewed optimism in Uzbekistan under a reforming president, BBC Uzbek's Ibrat Safo reports.

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Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing?

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In pictures: The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia

Ahead of Easter, the BBC's Frank Gardner's visit the churches of Ethiopia.

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The country where children fear election time

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed.

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The men who had millions of lives in their hands

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One?

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What You Might Have Missed: 10 Weekend Reads From Opinion

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Vermont Town Seeks a Heart, and Soul (Also Milk and Eggs)

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The Outrage Over Kevin Williamson

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What Americans Really Think About Sports Betting

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A Colder War With Russia?

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Albany Strikes Budget Deal That Sidesteps Trump’s Tax Plan

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Back on the Job

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Scott Pruitt, E.P.A. Chief, Rented Residence From Wife of Energy Lobbyist

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'The Early Worm Dies'

The 25 most profound “Shower Thoughts” on Reddit from the last week.

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‘Violent deportee’ who escaped custody at JFK airport caught, reports say

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Widow of Orlando nightclub gunman found not guilty of aiding husband

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US service member killed in Syria blast is first KIA in Iraq or Syria this year

03/30/18 9:18 AM

US may tie social media to visa applications

A state department proposal could require visa applicants to detail all their social media handles.

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Stephon Clark: Police shot unarmed man '7 times in back'

Stephon Clark was shot a total of eight times in the night-time confrontation in California.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger 'stable' after heart surgery

The 70-year-old film star has an operation to replace a pulmonary valve at a Los Angeles hospital.

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Iowa man wins legal battle to say hometown stinks

A judge rules Sibley cannot threaten to sue Josh Harms for criticising the town's "rancid" stench.

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David Hogg rejects Fox host's apology

David Hogg accuses presenter Laura Ingraham of "mudslinging at children" after she taunted him.

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Accountant, 36, makes stunning NHL debut

Scott Foster, a 36-year-old accountant, plays his first competitive game since 2005 as he makes his NHL debut when Chicago Blackhawks' goaltenders are injured.

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Noor Salman: Pulse nightclub shooter's widow not guilty

Noor Salman sobs as a jury clears her of helping her husband kill 49 people at the Pulse venue.

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Tearful moment a deported US veteran's luck changed

Deported US Army veteran Hector Barajas weeps as he learns he will receive US citizenship.

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Coffee sold in California must carry cancer warning, judge rules

Coffee sellers in California must warn customers about the chemical acrylamide, a state court rules.

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Terrifying moment Ohio cop is dragged by drug suspect's car

A Cleveland police officer found himself in a life-threatening situation when the car he pulled over took off.

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US soldier killed fighting IS in Syria

The serviceman, embedded with US forces, was killed by a roadside bomb on Thursday.

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San Francisco cop's close shave in barbershop gun fight

A San Francisco cop was lucky to survive a shootout in a hairdresser's that left him and four civilians wounded, and the gunman dead.

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Lindsay Lohan loses GTA V privacy case appeal

The actress fails to convince judges that a character in Grand Theft Auto V was based on her.

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Ryan Seacrest's accuser files report with police

The US television host will be "cleared of any wrongdoing", his lawyer has said.

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Is Trump ready for talks with North Korea?

What preparations is the White House making for a North Korea summit?

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James Corden Recruits Crack Celebrity Team To Investigate Who Bit Beyoncé

But they did come any closer to finding out?

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Richard Branson Buys Hard Rock Hotel and Casino In Vegas

"I'm pinching myself," says Virgin founder.

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President Who Bragged Of Groping Women Declares Sexual Assault Awareness Month

"Offenders too often evade accountability," Trump said in his proclamation.

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Everything You Need To Know About Scott Pruitt's Condo

For six months last year, Pruitt rented a Capitol Hill condo at below-market rates from the wife of a prominent energy lobbyist.

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Police Chief Releases New, Graphic Videos Of Alton Sterling Shooting

"I'm going to shoot you in your f**king head," one of the officers can be heard saying in the video.

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What Gun Violence Researchers Would Study If Congress Would Fund Their Efforts

Lawmakers have refused to invest in this field of study, leaving gun policy to operate on dogma, not science.

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Schwarzenegger Wakes Up From Open Heart Surgery With A Catchphrase

He warned us he'd be back.

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Republicans Are Seeing Weak Returns On The Tax Law

It was supposed to be an asset come November. Right now, it looks like more of a wash.

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Facebook Employees Are Outraged About -- Wait For It -- Their Own Online Privacy

The company's reaction to a leaked internal memo shows a shocking lack of self-awareness.

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New Jersey's Liberal New Governor Is The Anti-Chris Christie

Likable Phil Murphy is pushing an aggressively progressive agenda in Christie's old stomping ground.

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Parkland Survivor Criticizes Laura Ingraham For Only Apologizing After Advertisers Fled

The list of advertisers pulling ads from the Fox News host's program continues to grow.

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'The Early Worm Dies'

The 25 most profound “Shower Thoughts” on Reddit from the last week.

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Anna Kendrick's Strange Suitcase Snap Sparks Perfectly Pitched 'Photoshop Battle'

This is an editing competition for the ages.

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Jim Carrey's Submission For Donald Trump's Official Portrait Cannot Be Unseen

The actor titled the portrait: "You Scream. I Scream. Will We Ever Stop Screaming?”

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Tucker Carlson Invited Fabio On His Show, And Things Got Very Weird

"Tucker Carlson bringing Fabio on as an expert on the California economy is the most Onion story ever."

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Watch James Corden Get Smashed In The Face By A Ball In Slow Motion

Ouch!

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Michael Bolton Singing John Bolton's Scary Words About War Is Almost Soothing

Almost.

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Donald Trump Awkwardly Kissed Hope Hicks Goodbye, And It Became A Hilarious New Meme

"All black outfit speaks volumes."

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Donald Trump Gets Mocked After Showing He Really Doesn’t Know What The Post Office Does

The president slammed Amazon for using the USPS as a "Delivery Boy."

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Sean Penn Rips Steve Bannon: You Can't Age Like That Without Hating People

Penn worked with Bannon on his 1991 movie "The Indian Runner."

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Laura Ingraham Ripped On Twitter For Hiding Behind Religion In 'Bogus' Apology

The Fox News host taunted a mass shooting survivor on Twitter.

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George W. Bush's Ethics Chief Warns Trump Insiders: People Will Go 'To The Slammer'

"The question is who and how high up this is going to reach."

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Stephen Colbert Issues A Rare Apology To Donald Trump

"Late Show" host becomes the victim of exactly what the president has complained about.

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Starbucks May Have To Display Cancer Warning On Coffee Sold In California

A Los Angeles judge ruled in favor of a nonprofit that says coffee sellers must post warnings about a carcinogen.

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'Ren & Stimpy' Creator Accused Of Sexually Abusing Teen Girls

In the 1990s, John Kricfalusi reportedly made a drawing of a dog ejaculating on one of the two women.

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Austin Bombings Suspect Labeled 'Domestic Terrorist' By City's Police Chief

The distinction comes a week after the attacker was identified as 23-year-old Mark Anthony Conditt.

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The March For Our Lives Was Inclusive. Here's How To Make Sure Its Agenda Is, Too.

The Parkland students have a lot of work ahead to deliver on the vision they laid out on Saturday. Other activists have advice for how they can get it done.

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State Lawmaker Secretly Sends Constituent’s Emails to Gas Pipeline Lobbyist

The lobbyist may have outed himself by hitting “reply all.”

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These Stock Photos Show Masculinity Is More Than Biceps And Beer

Discarding gender stereotypes, new collections feature male nurses and stay-at-home dads, along with guys who wear makeup and jewelry.

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Planned Parenthood's Tweet Gets Backlash

A Planned Parenthood branch faced backlash for posting a tweet saying "we need a Disney princess who’s had an abortion."

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 March 2018

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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The woman who gave birth to rabbits (and other hoaxes)

These hoaxers were bold, dedicated, and didn't wait for 1 April.

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Malala Yousafzai: 'My focus is only working for the good'

The Nobel Peace Prize winner talks to the BBC about abuse on social media, and whether she wants to enter politics.

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Flute played during brain surgery

Anna Marie Whitlock Henry played the flute while surgeons operated on her.

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San Francisco cop's close shave in barbershop gun fight

A San Francisco cop was lucky to survive a shootout in a hairdresser's that left him and four civilians wounded, and the gunman dead.

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Watch Sarah's final goodbye to the Today programme audience

Long-standing Today programme presenter is set to move to the World at One.

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Ronaldo statue: Sculptor Emanuel Santos takes another shot at bust

Emanuel Santos creates a second statue one year on to silence critics who ridiculed his work.

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Leicester family keeps 115-year-old hot cross bun

The Easter treat, which is a "bit hard", dates back to 1903 and has been passed through generations.

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Test-launch footage of Russian ballistic missile Satan 2

Russia's President Putin claims it can penetrate any defence shield.

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Final wish granted as dog visits dying owner

A collie makes an emotional final visit to its terminally-ill owner's hospital bedside hours before he passes away.

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James Corden's dad complains about Peter Rabbit review

Malcolm Corden was not happy with Mark Kermode calling his son "appallingly irritating".

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The country where children fear election time

Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed.

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The men who had millions of lives in their hands

How do the families of generals who sent men into battle commemorate World War One?

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Gender pay gap deadline: What to know

Britain's biggest companies have less than a week to publish their gender pay gap figures.

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Is there a north-south divide in England's schools?

The Children's Commissioner said schools in the north of England were falling behind.

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Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?

It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing?

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The ‘What Are Those’ Meme Creator Hates That ‘Black Panther’ Joke

We interviewed both the meme creator and the cop who made the best gag in "Black Panther" possible.

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‘Atlanta’ Explores The Unshakeable Intimacy Between A Man And His Barber

Black men don't really have images that reflect the beauty of their hair on mainstream TV.

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Don't Underestimate Stormy Daniels

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The Return of the Rhinoceros

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Jews Are Being Murdered in Paris. Again.

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How Iran Used the Hezbollah Model to Dominate Iraq and Syria

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Movie-Themed Vacation

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Word + Quiz: solstice

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Russia, Migrants, Malala: Your Friday Briefing

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What’s on TV Friday: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ and the N.C.A.A. Women’s Final Four

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Greece’s Island of Despair

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5 Times David Pecker and The Enquirer Defended or Championed Trump

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Review: Glenda Jackson Gets Her Queen Lear Moment in ‘Three Tall Women’

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Sloane Stephens Continues Resurgence by Reaching Miami Open Final

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Pernilla Lindberg Leads ANA Inspiration, With Lexi Thompson Close Behind

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Blue Jays Pitchers Run Into a Pinstriped Buzz Saw

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Won’t Be Back Till Late

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Court Dismisses Exxon’s Effort to Block Climate Investigation

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‘Atlanta’ Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: ‘Barbershop’

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Shelling kills Palestinian in Gaza ahead of border protest

Tension was already high on the border with Israel, ahead of the Great March of Return protest.

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Syria war: France offers to mediate between Turkey and Kurds

President Macron wants to help establish a dialogue between Turkey and Kurdish fighters.

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Spy poisoning: Russia expels 60 US diplomats in tit-for-tat measure

Moscow kicks out 60 envoys and closes a consulate in response to US action over spy poisoning.

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Easter: Irish pubs lift Good Friday alcohol ban

Pubs in the Irish Republic will sell alcohol on Good Friday for the first time in almost a century.

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Korean Air 'nut rage' heiress makes management comeback

Heather Cho returns to take control of a hotel network, after her high-profile tantrum three years ago.

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Cathay Pacific ends skirts-only rule for female staff

Cathay Pacific changes its skirts-only policy, in place since 1946, after growing union pressure.

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Papua New Guinea earthquake: Strong tremor off New Britain island

A magnitude 6.9 quake strikes near New Britain island but there are no immediate reports of damage.

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Libyan conflict: Gunmen free Tripoli Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal

A government official insists the brief capture of Mayor Abdelraouf Beitelmal was a legal procedure.

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Nicolas Sarkozy: France's ex-president to face corruption trial

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy is accused of trying to influence a judge in a corruption case.

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David Shulkin: Sacked secretary in parting shot at Trump

David Shulkin says Washington's environment is "so toxic, chaotic, disrespectful and subversive".

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Trèbes attack: French vegan activist convicted over dead butcher comment

A woman is convicted in France for calling the killing of a butcher in a supermarket siege "justice".

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Stormy Daniels loses bid for early Trump testimony on her sex claims

Stormy Daniels wanted the president to speak on oath about an alleged "hush agreement".

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Volkswagen's car 'graveyard' in California

Volkswagen has been storing hundreds of thousands of cars after the diesel emissions scandal.

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Mattis to Bolton: I hear you're the devil incarnate

The US defence secretary cracks a joke as he meets Donald Trump's new national security adviser.

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Colorado senator explains white privilege to colleagues

Irene Aguilar speaks as lawmakers debate a bill to allow business-owners to pre-emptively shoot intruders.

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Lagos street dancers go viral after Rihanna retweet

These Lagos street children went viral after Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and P Diddy shared their videos.

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Turning bread into beer to fight food waste

This Vienna food shop is tackling food waste by turning inedible leftovers into something drinkable.

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Up close: The moment a cheetah joined a safari

Britton Hayes was on safari with his step uncle in Tanzania when a cheetah entered the vehicle.

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Alligator 'gender reveal party' causes controversy

Family reveal baby's gender using their pet alligator and a watermelon, prompting concerns over safety.

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Pope Francis grants boy's wish with Popemobile ride

The 12-year-old joined Pope Francis for a ride around St Peter's Square on the Popemobile.

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Czechs consider national anthem update

Olympic Committee launches new arrangements to mark state's 100th anniversary.

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El Salvador's shackled deportees become friends in adversity

The BBC's Will Grant speaks to Salvadoreans who have been deported from the United States.

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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 March 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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Russian spy: How big is the Kremlin's diplomatic network?

Russia is losing more than 140 envoys, but it remains one of the world's diplomatic powerhouses.

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Myanmar's Rohingya stuck in Bangladesh's 'no man's land'

Thousands of Rohingya Muslims are living on a small strip of land between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

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The teenager sentenced to 241 years in prison

A man who committed a brutal robbery as a teenager will be in prison until he dies. Is that fair?

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Obituary: Johan van Hulst, the teacher who saved Jewish children

Johan van Hulst, who has died aged 107, saved children from the Nazis but wished he could have done more.

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Alt-Right Furries Are Raging Online, And Leftist Furries Wonder What Is To Be Done

Like America at large, furry culture is a community divided.

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Michelle, Ross and Carson On The Wild Ride To ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

The show's permanent judges open up about their personal journeys to self-love.

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People Want To Know Why Brooklyn Museum’s New African Art Curator Is White

The curator is qualified for the job, but art scholars say people of color are qualified, too.

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Woman Arrested After Raunchy Come-On To Easter Bunny

A disapproving witness reported "lewd acts" on the costumed creature, police said.

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Fox host apologises for taunting Parkland student David Hogg

Several firms backed David Hogg's call for a boycott after Laura Ingraham said he was whining.

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Stormy Daniels loses bid for early Trump testimony on her sex claims

Stormy Daniels wanted the president to speak on oath about an alleged "hush agreement".

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David Shulkin: Sacked secretary in parting shot at Trump

David Shulkin says Washington's environment is "so toxic, chaotic, disrespectful and subversive".

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Alligator 'gender reveal party' causes controversy

Family reveal baby's gender using their pet alligator and a watermelon, prompting concerns over safety.

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NFL cheerleader says she was fired over Instagram photo

Bailey Davis is accusing the New Orleans Saints football team of gender discrimination.

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Trump: Billions spent protecting other countries' borders

Mr Trump says securing the Korean border comes at a big price while border security at home is failing.

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California car cliff plunge kills US family

The family of eight are all believed to have died after their vehicle drove off a California cliff.

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Colorado senator explains white privilege to colleagues

Irene Aguilar speaks as lawmakers debate a bill to allow business-owners to pre-emptively shoot intruders.

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Mattis to Bolton: I hear you're the devil incarnate

The US defence secretary cracks a joke as he meets Donald Trump's new national security adviser.

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Trump sons proclaim love for dad after Jeb Bush 'dig'

Jeb Bush said after losing the White House race he went home to children "who actually love me".

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Spy poisoning: Russia expels 60 US diplomats in tit-for-tat measure

Moscow kicks out 60 envoys and closes a consulate in response to US action over spy poisoning.

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Trump attacks Amazon for paying 'little or no taxes'

As well as its tax record, President Trump launches into Amazon for destroying retail jobs.

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Barclays pays $2bn to settle US fraud case

The US had sued the bank for alleged fraud over the sale of mortgage-backed securities.

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'I felt dead', kidnap survivor Amanda Lindhout tells court

Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout speaks at the sentencing hearing of one of her Somali kidnappers.

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President Trump calls to congratulate Roseanne Barr

The White House confirms the US president called the TV star following her popular sitcom's return.

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Houston officer kills unarmed man walking with trousers down

Video shows Danny Ray Thomas, 34, walking towards police before he is shot once in the chest.

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Trump loses bid to dismiss hotel lawsuit

A judge allows a case to determine if the president is improperly profiting from business operations.

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US Republican lawmakers discuss their 'unlikely' friendship

Republicans Trey Gowdy and Tim Scott discuss how the US must unify despite divisions.

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Carnival Cruise offers teen free trip for Snapchat handle

The cruise line showed up at a Virginia teenager's door to bid on his Snapchat handle, @CarnivalCruise.

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The teenager sentenced to 241 years in prison

A man who committed a brutal robbery as a teenager will be in prison until he dies. Is that fair?

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Industry ferment: US wine industry crushed over tariffs

What the wine industry tells us about US-China trade tensions.

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Does Justin Trudeau apologise too much?

The PM has outdone other Canadian leaders when it comes to issuing mea culpas for historic wrongs.

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Cycling the length of the Dakota Access pipeline

Martin Eberlen's images of those who live and work along the controversial route that transports oil across four US states.

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Planned Parenthood tweet calls for abortion Disney princess

The "disgusting" post provoked swift online criticism from the political right and even on the left.

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YouTube 'prankster' sued by In-N-Out Burger

The accused is alleged to have posed as the firm's chief executive and abused its food.

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Mum's tough love lesson divides parents

Cierra noticed her son making negative comments about second-hand clothes, so she decided to take action.

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Lottery win teen: Did she choose wisely?

Charlie Lagarde took C$1,000 a week for life, rather than a C$1m lump sum, after winning a lottery.

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Police officer killed in Hopkinsville, Ky., governor announces; suspect reportedly on the run

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Outgoing VA Secretary David Shulkin appears on 'Special Report,' 6 pm ET on Fox News

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Attorney general: Federal prosecutor evaluating alleged FBI, DOJ wrongdoing, no second special counsel for now

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Stephen Colbert Is Baffled By This Proposal To Fund Trump's Border Wall

"I am not making this up."

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Trump Personally Phoned Roseanne Barr About Her Ratings

The Trump-supporting actress plays a Trump supporter on the "Roseanne" reboot.

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Trapped In An Internet Desert, Detroit Teens Struggle To Stay Online

Many without computers or reliable internet rely on free computer labs or public WiFi networks to do their homework.

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Samantha Bee Wants To 'Make America Give A Damn About Puerto Rico' Again

“If this happened in Connecticut, it would be front page news every day."

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Trevor Noah Suggests The Naked Reason Why Donald Trump Is Promoting His Doctor

"Sort of makes sense."

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Jeb Bush Takes Apparent Swipe At Donald Trump Over His Children's Love

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have since responded to the comment.

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Great Good Friday goals: Jurgen Klinsmann, Michael Owen & Thierry Henry

A look back at some of the best Premier League goals scored on Good Friday, including sparkling efforts from Thierry Henry and Jurgen Klinsmann.

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A court once again orders a new trial for Adnan Syed, the subject of a 'Serial' podcast - CNN

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A court once again orders a new trial for Adnan Syed, the subject of a 'Serial' podcast CNN (CNN) Adnan Syed, whose murder conviction was the focus of the first season on the extremely popular "Serial" podcast, has moved closer to a new trial. But it's not necessarily a done deal. On Thursday, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, by a 2-1 ... Who is Adnan Syed? Here's what you need to know about the case chronicled by 'Serial' podcastBaltimore Sun Serial's Adnan Syed Will Get a New Trial After Murder Conviction Was Overturned, Court RulesPEOPLE.com Appeals court upholds new trial for subject of “Serial” podcastThe Denver Post Chicago Tribune -HuffPost -NBCNews.com -Politico all 144 news articles »

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Officials Release 911 Call After Stillwater Officer-Involved Shooting - news9.com KWTV

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Police chief calls Austin bomber 'domestic terrorist' New York Daily News Austin Police Chief Brian Manley declared the bomber who terrified residents of the Texas capital for weeks a “domestic terrorist” Thursday. “This is a distinction I wanted to make today,” the interim police chief said at a panel discussion on ... Austin Police Chief Calls the Serial Bomber a 'Domestic Terrorist'TIME Austin police chief calls serial bomber a 'domestic terrorist'New York Post Deadly Austin bombings were 'domestic terrorism,' police chief saysMyStatesman.com all 63 news articles »

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'Extraordinary Hero': Franklin Graham Honors French Officer Who Gave His Life for Hostage

Evangelist Franklin Graham, the son of the late evangelist Billy Graham, honored the French police officer who sacrificed his life during a terror attack Friday in France by volunteering to trade places with a female hostage.

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‘Serial’ podcast subject Adnan Syed granted new trial

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Russia to expel 60 US diplomats, close US consulate in St. Petersburg

03/29/18 1:15 PM

Women fighting for equality on Wikipedia

An astonishing 87% of Wikipedia editors are men, so volunteers have gathered in Washington to take action.

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Trump picks his doctor to replace Shulkin as veterans secretary

Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, the White House doctor, is nominated to replace David Shulkin.

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Mireille Knoll: Crowds jeer French far-right, far-left leaders after 'anti-Semitic' murder

Leaders of both the far right and left turned up for a march against anti-Semitic violence in Paris.

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'I felt dead', kidnap survivor Amanda Lindhout tells court

Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout speaks at the sentencing hearing of one of her Somali kidnappers.

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Miguna Miguna : Kenya opposition figure deported again

Miguna Miguna had been held at Nairobi airport since Monday amid an ongoing citizenship row.

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Trump loses bid to dismiss hotel lawsuit

A judge allows a case to determine if the president is improperly profiting from business operations.

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NFL cheerleader claims she was fired over Instagram photo

Bailey Davis is accusing the New Orleans Saints football team of gender discrimination.

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Poland signs $4.75bn deal to buy US Patriot missiles

The largest weapons contract in Poland's history is likely to trigger strong criticism from Russia.

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Julian Assange has internet cut at Ecuadorian embassy in London

Ecuador says the move is to prevent the WikiLeaks founder from interfering in other countries' affairs.

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Houston officer kills unarmed man walking with trousers down

Video shows Danny Ray Thomas, 34, walking towards police before he is shot once in the chest.

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Ireland's abortion referendum to be held on 25 May

Ireland's referendum on amending its abortion laws will be held on 25 May.

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Former Disney actor, 22, joins White House

Caroline Sunshine, who starred in the Shake It Up TV series, will work in Mr Trump's press office.

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N Korea's Kim Jong-un visits China's Xi

Ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump, Mr Kim makes his first known foreign trip since taking office.

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Inxeba wins South Africa film award despite ban attempt

Traditional leaders were furious at the film's portrayal of gay love within a Xhosa cultural initiation.

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Spain police recover artefacts looted by IS in Libya

Two people are arrested accused of buying and selling the ancient objects looted from Libya.

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Paris ceremony for police officer Arnaud Beltrame

Lt Col Arnaud Beltrame, 44, offered himself in exchange for a hostage in an Islamist attack.

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Aziza Oubaita on the fight of her life

This 46-year-old French flyweight boxer has successfully recovered from a heart transplant.

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Russia fire: Protester spoke on the phone to dying wife

Demonstrators in Kemerovo are angry and upset at Russian officials over a fire that killed dozens of people.

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Utah trooper hit by skidding car

Sgt Cade Brenchley was attending an accident when an out-of-control car sent him flying.

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Carnival Cruise offers teen free trip for Snapchat handle

The cruise line showed up at a Virginia teenager's door to bid on his Snapchat handle, @CarnivalCruise.

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Madrid police dogs get 'Mozart effect' music therapy

Madrid's police dogs will get music therapy after a refurbishment to their living facilities.

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Trademark row over Iceland football chant

Designer discovers that football fans' "Hú!" chant was trademarked in 2016.

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Uzbeks told to tend their gardens or face triple tax

Government wants its citizens to produce their own food.

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Sperm race funds rare New Zealand bird's survival

Conservationists come up with novel way to raise funds for the hihi, or stitchbird.

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'Lost' film predicting rise of Nazism returns to screen

A 1924 silent movie rediscovered in a Paris flea market is back in cinemas after a restoration campaign, reports the BBC's Bethany Bell in Vienna.

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Cycling the length of the Dakota Access pipeline

Martin Eberlen's images of those who live and work along the controversial route that transports oil across four US states.

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Does Justin Trudeau apologise too much?

The PM has outdone other Canadian leaders when it comes to issuing mea culpas for historic wrongs.

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Parkland's student activists targeted with smears and lies

As Parkland shooting survivors pursue gun control, they are facing a new challenge - vindictive personal smears.

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Kim in Beijing: Why Xi's still the one he needs to see

The North Korean leader's surprise Beijing visit may have put China back in the driving seat.

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Sean Penn The Novelist Must Be Stopped

The actor who no longer wants to act wrote a novel called “Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff,” and somehow it gets worse from there.

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The ‘Roseanne’ Revival Catches Up To Our Thorny Political Mood, For Better And Worse

What begins with an unrefined, heavy-handed tone eases into a show that again tackles American affairs with humor and candor.

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Robert Mueller May Have Found That Witch That Trump Claims He’s Hunting For

The special counsel spells out a link between Trump’s campaign and Russian military intelligence in a new court filing.

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Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin Ousted From White House

Shulkin was the subject of an investigation over ethics violations involving a trip to Europe.

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Steady Hours Boost Retail Worker Productivity And Sales, Study Finds

Gap reaped nearly $3 million in additional revenue from stores participating in the study, but hasn't committed to stable scheduling.

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Student Marchers Rally In Paul Ryan's Hometown For Gun Law Reform

After a trek of 50-plus miles, they're challenging young people around the country to take up the charge.

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U.S. Judge Refuses To Toss Suit Against Trump On Foreign Payments

The District of Columbia and the state of Maryland filed the lawsuit last June.

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Trump Lawyer Floated Pardons Of Michael Flynn And Paul Manafort: Report

Three unnamed sources told The New York Times that John Dowd discussed presidential pardons for the former advisers.

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Nearly A Week After Atlanta's Cyberattack, Things Are Nowhere Near Normal

City employees started to turn computers back on Tuesday.

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Planned Parenthood Branch Calls For Disney Princess 'Who's Had An Abortion'

Surprise! Twitter users got angry with that take on the princess meme.

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Facebook Still Allows Discriminatory Housing Ads, Despite Pledge To Crack Down: Lawsuit

Landlords using the platform's ad technology can exclude women and families with children from viewing rental ads, according to the complaint.

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Conan O'Brien Takes Evangelicals To Church With Donald Trump Porn Gag

The host explored claims that evangelicals are "helping to bring porn into the mainstream."

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R. Kelly Trained 14-Year-Old Girl As Sex ‘Pet,’ Ex-Girlfriend Says

New sexual misconduct allegations raise the question of whether the R&B star will face a Me Too reckoning.

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Playboy Joins Exodus From 'Sexually Repressive' Facebook

Backlash to the Cambridge Analytica data scandal continues.

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Highway Patrol Trooper Forgives Driver Whose Car Slung Him Like A Doll

Utah Sgt. Cade Brenchley, recovering from broken bones, said he holds "no ill will" toward the woman.

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Trevor Noah Rips Trump's New 'War-Horny' National Security Adviser John Bolton

He "may look like a harmless model train enthusiast..."

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Samantha Bee Relives Stealing Cars As A 'Delinquent' Teenager

“I was taking out of society."

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Texas Officer Fatally Shoots Unarmed Man Walking With Pants Down

The Harris County Sheriff's Office released dashcam video of the shooting as the use of lethal force by police comes under renewed scrutiny across the nation.

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Mike Pence Accused Of Hypocrisy Over Tribute To Civil Rights Icon Linda Brown

"You walked out of a football game because of football players peacefully protesting inequality."

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Rudy Giuliani Can't Figure Out AirPods In Priceless Picture

Former New York City mayor is struggling with his tech.

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Independents Are Shifting To Climate Denial, According To The Latest Gallup Poll

Is President Trump to blame?

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Stephen Colbert Gleefully Reveals Donald Trump's New Nickname In Washington

“I think that’s a wonderful thing."

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Some Guy Just Learned The Hard Way Why You Should Never Taunt A Goose

See this goose? Do NOT mess with this goose.

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Steve King Tried To Troll Teens Who Support Gun Control. It Didn't Go Well.

Conservative lawmaker gets called out on Twitter.

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Brexit: Theresa May vows to keep UK 'strong and united'

With one year until Brexit, the PM promises to make it a "success for everyone" on a whirlwind tour of UK.

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'Deeply sorry' Christine Shawcroft quits as Labour disputes chief

Christine Shawcroft sent an email opposing suspension of a candidate accused of Holocaust denial.

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Bargain Booze firm Conviviality close to administration

Conviviality, which owns Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, announces plans to file for administration.

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Malala Yousafzai returns to Pakistan for first time since shooting

The Nobel Peace Prize winner was shot by the Taliban in 2012 for campaigning for girls' education.

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Delia El-Hosayny: Being 'Britain's first female bouncer'

Delia El-Hosayny has been stabbed, shot and even delivered a baby while on shift.

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Term-time holiday rules stop children taking dance exams

Children are too often refused permission to take external exams in school hours, says exam board.

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We've not got enough beds or staff - NHS bosses

Managers warn 2018-19 will be hard with one in 12 posts vacant and hospitals short of up to 15,000 beds.

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Spy poisoning: Highest amount of nerve agent was on door

Sergei and Yulia Skripal first came into contact with nerve agent from their front door, police believe.

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Row over deposit demands on tenants

MPs and landlords are at loggerheads over the acceptable level of security deposits demanded of tenants.

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Carnival Cruise offers teen free trip for Snapchat handle

The cruise line showed up at a Virginia teenager's door to bid on his Snapchat handle, @CarnivalCruise.

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Could Grimsby's ghost town be saved?

Once the heart of Britain's busiest fishing port, this forgotten area could see a new lease of life.

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Venezuela fire: 68 die in Carabobo police station cells

The blaze swept the facility in Valencia, Carabobo state, during a reported breakout attempt.

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Australian ball-tampering: David Warner apologises for 'stain on game'

David Warner apologises for causing "distress" to cricket fans "in Australia and all over the world" after the ball-tampering incident which has seen him banned for a year.

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The Papers: Cabbie victims' victory and Brexit countdown

Fall-out from the decision not to release black cab rapist John Worboys dominates Thursday's front pages.

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News Daily: Brexit, a year to go, and spy poisoning latest

Your morning briefing for 29 March 2019.

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Me and my endometriosis: 12 women share their stories

Endometriosis affects about 1 in 10 women. These incredible ladies are speaking out after spending years in agonising pain, fighting to get a diagnosis.

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Hat quiz: How much do you know about headwear?

Spare a moment as you don or doff your Easter bonnet and find out how much you know about hats.

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Viola player Chris Goldscheider wins landmark case

A musician who suffered a life-changing hearing injury won a High Court judgement against the Royal Opera House.

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Deptherapy charity helps rehabilitate veterans with scuba-diving

The charity uses scuba diving to help veterans dealing with trauma and pain.

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Inxeba wins South Africa film award despite ban attempt

Traditional leaders were furious at the film's portrayal of gay love within a Xhosa cultural initiation.

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Cycling the length of the Dakota Access pipeline

Martin Eberlen's images of those who live and work along the controversial route that transports oil across four US states.

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Fourth Plinth sculptures: Where are they now?

What happens to the works that have previously taken pride of place on the plinth?

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Was lottery winner wise to take $1,000-a-week?

Charlie Lagarde took C$1,000 a week for life, rather than a C$1m lump sum, after winning a lottery.

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‘I acted my way out of prison’

He spent his early life in and out of jail - then Michael Balogun decided he wanted to study at one of the world's top drama schools.

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The man who's handled priceless art for 40 years

Ken Simons has been trusted to carry and move works by Picasso, Dali, Rodin and Hockney.

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Are adverts deliberately being racist?

Newsbeat looks at why several adverts from big brands have been accused of being racist.

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'Lost' film predicting rise of Nazism returns to screen

A 1924 silent movie rediscovered in a Paris flea market is back in cinemas after a restoration campaign, reports the BBC's Bethany Bell in Vienna.

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Plastic recycling: How do bottle deposit schemes work?

The government is consulting on introducing a deposit return scheme for drinking containers.

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Islamic State and the kidnap of Nigerian schoolgirls from Dapchi

The BBC's Tomi Oladipo looks at the links between the Islamic State group and Nigeria's militants following the Dapchi abductions.

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Man Uses Live Alligator For His Baby’s Gender Reveal Party

What could possibly go wrong? 🐊

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Some Guy Just Learned The Hard Way Why You Should Never Taunt A Goose

See this goose? Do NOT mess with this goose.

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Punxsutawney Phil Wanted By Police For Bad Weather Forecasting

The groundhog stands accused of deception.

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MMA Fighter Does Front Flip Off Knocked-Out Opponent, Gets Disqualified

"My mother has to see that," an ashamed Drew Chatman said.

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American Airlines Pilot Reports UFO With 'Big Reflection' 40,000 Feet Over Arizona

“Something just passed over us."

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How A Bottle Of Booze With No Historical Value Wound Up In A Museum

"In the museum world, we hear about curators discovering new species of dinosaurs, or something. In this case, we didn’t find an amazing dinosaur."

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Which Celebrities Did Not Bite Beyoncé’s Face? An Updating List.

We asked the most famous actresses in Hollywood if they bit Beyoncé's face. Only a small number have come out and denied it.

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Suspicious package in mail facility in D.C. likely linked to man in custody

03/28/18 11:35 AM

China and N Korea confirm Kim Jong-un visit

After days of speculation, officials confirm it was the North Korean leader meeting Xi in Beijing.

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Why is Brexit taking sooo long?

Quick guide to Brexit and why it seems to be taking so long for the UK to leave the European Union.

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'Cerebral palsy won't stop me becoming a lawyer'

Daniel says he won't listen to anyone who says his cerebral palsy is too great an obstacle.

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Walmart shelves 'hyper-sexualised' Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan, which is known for its frank discussion of female sexuality, is removed from checkouts.

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Canada teen wins $1000 a week for life on 18th birthday

A Canadian teen wins $1000 a week for life after buying a lottery ticket on her 18th birthday.

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Megabus ads promising £1 seats banned

The advertising watchdog finds as few as one seat per coach was available for the bargain price.

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Sir Ken Dodd: Fans to say farewell at comedian's Liverpool funeral

Members of the public have been asked to line the streets of the funeral procession in Liverpool.

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John Worboys: Court to rule on black cab rapist release

Victims of John Worboys will find out if their challenge to a decision to release him is successful.

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William Strampel: Michigan supervisor of Larry Nassar charged

William Strampel is accused of storing nude photos of students and grabbing the buttocks of others.

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'Enormous' wildcat found in Aberdeenshire forest

At 4ft long from nose to tail, the animal is thought to be one of the world's largest wildcats.

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Spy poisoning: 'I would really like to know how they are'

Viktoria Skripal, the niece of the poisoned Russian spy, Sergei Skripal, told the BBC she hopes a miracle will happen.

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Utah trooper hit by skidding car

Sgt Cade Brenchley was attending an accident when an out-of-control car sent him flying.

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The Papers: Plastics purge and firefighters 'sorry'

Plans to tax plastic bottles and an apology over the response to the Manchester attack make Wednesday's front pages.

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Taking to the skies in a RAF Tornado

The BBC's Sarah Montague takes a flight in a Tornado attack bomber, ahead of its retirement in 2019.

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Kim Jong-un Met With Xi Jinping in Secret Beijing Visit - New York Times

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Kim Jong-un Met With Xi Jinping in Secret Beijing Visit New York Times BEIJING — North Korea's enigmatic young leader, Kim Jong-un, made an unannounced visit to Beijing, meeting with President Xi Jinping weeks before planned summit meetings with American and South Korean leaders, Chinese and North Korean state news media ... Why Kim Jong Un made a secret trip to ChinaCNN North Korean leader meets with China's president during 'unofficial visit' to BeijingWashington Post North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Visited BeijingWall Street Journal Reuters -BBC News -Bloomberg -Chicago Tribune all 867 news articles »

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Orange County may take stand against state's 'sanctuary' laws - Los Angeles Times

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Orange County may take stand against state's 'sanctuary' laws Los Angeles Times Supporters of the Los Alamitos City Council vote to oppose California's sanctuary state law celebrate. (Video by Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times). Just more than a week after tiny Los Alamitos voted to defy California's law protecting immigrants in ... A California sheriff is skirting state 'sanctuary' laws to help ICE capture undocumented immigrantsWashington Post California Faces Pushback From Towns on Sanctuary State LawWall Street Journal Orange County Supervisors Revolt Against California's Sanctuary LawNPR The Hill -U.S. News & World Report -OCRegister -The Mercury News all 126 news articles »

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Trump Secures Trade Deal With South Korea Ahead of Nuclear Talks - New York Times

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Trump Secures Trade Deal With South Korea Ahead of Nuclear Talks New York Times WASHINGTON — President Trump scored his first significant trade deal this week, securing a pact with South Korea that represents the type of one-on-one agreement that Mr. Trump says makes the best sense for American companies and workers. The deal ... Trump Scores His First Revised Trade Deal, With South KoreaBloomberg Trump gets South Korean concessions in first trade dealPolitico Trump closes his first trade deal, a modest step with South KoreaLos Angeles Times USA TODAY -NPR -The Hill -CNNMoney all 60 news articles »

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Retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens Calls For Repeal Of Second Amendment - NPR

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Retired Supreme Court Justice Stevens Calls For Repeal Of Second Amendment NPR Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, responding to this past weekend's March For Our Lives events across the nation, is proposing what some might call a radical solution to prevent further gun violence — repealing the Second Amendment. In ... John Paul Stevens: Repeal the Second AmendmentNew York Times John Paul Stevens for the NRAWall Street Journal Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens: Repeal the Second AmendmentUSA TODAY The Denver Post -The Hill -TIME -PBS NewsHour all 214 news articles »

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It's Beyond Disgusting That Republicans Haven't Cut Planned Parenthood's Subsidies Yet - The Federalist

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It's Beyond Disgusting That Republicans Haven't Cut Planned Parenthood's Subsidies Yet The Federalist Republicans yet again voted to fund an organization that aborts babies and spends taxpayer dollars to boot conservatives from office. What gives? By Nicole Russell. Nicole Russell. By Nicole Russell. March 27, 2018. Despite a president in the White ... and more »

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At Least Twelve States to Sue Trump Administration Over Census Citizenship Question - New York Times

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At Least Twelve States to Sue Trump Administration Over Census Citizenship Question New York Times WASHINGTON — At least 12 states signaled Tuesday that they would sue to block the Trump administration from adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 census, arguing that the change would cause fewer Americans to be counted and violate the ... Trump's census, citizenship decision ignites legal and political battleWashington Post Battle Lines Are Drawn Over Census Citizenship QuestionWall Street Journal States to sue Trump administration for adding citizenship question to US CensusPolitico NPR -ABC News -HuffPost -Press Herald all 463 news articles »

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Live Coverage of Apple's Education Event in Chicago - Mac Rumors

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Live Coverage of Apple's Education Event in Chicago Mac Rumors Apple's "Let's Take a Field Trip" event in Chicago begins at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (8:00 a.m Pacific), where the company is widely expected to unveil a lower-cost iPad, new education-focused initiatives, and perhaps make some other announcements ... How Apple wants to insert itself into kids' school dayUSA TODAY Video: 2018 sixth generation iPad with Apple Pencil support for only $329AppleInsider Why Apple is still a powerful contender in education, despite Google's gainsCNBC Business Insider -CNET -Engadget -9to5Mac all 630 news articles »

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A boy was decapitated on a waterslide. Now the ride's 'visionary' creator faces a murder charge. - Washington Post

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A boy was decapitated on a waterslide. Now the ride's 'visionary' creator faces a murder charge. Washington Post In the years before he opened the world's tallest waterslide — a 17-story record-setter that towered over a Kansas amusement park — people in the industry called Jeff Henry a visionary. Now, after a child was decapitated on Henry's Verrückt ride and ... Kansas water park owner, slide designer charged with murder in boy's deathChicago Tribune Designers Of 17-Story Waterslide Face Charges In Boy's DecapitationNPR After 10-Year-Old Boy's Decapitation on Waterslide, Park Designers Are Charged With MurderPEOPLE.com fox4kc.com -Kansas City Star all 234 news articles »

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Police: Dead Boyfriend Suspected in Model's Killing - U.S. News & World Report

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Police: Dead Boyfriend Suspected in Model's Killing U.S. News & World Report Los Angeles police detectives believe aspiring model and actress from Macedonia who had been missing for more than a month was killed and dumped in a shallow grave in Northern California. March 27, 2018, at 9:00 p.m.. Police: Dead Boyfriend Suspected ... and more »

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Catholic Bishop Taken Into Custody in China

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