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Nick Kyrgios Was Struggling. The Chair Umpire Stepped Down and Stepped In.

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Multiple Violent Attacks Against Believers Reveal Just How Dangerous it is For Pakistani Christians

Two recent attacks against Christians in Pakistan emphasize the worsening conditions for believers in the predominately Muslim country.  

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Nigerian Schoolgirl Who Refuses to Denounce Jesus Begs for Freedom

A Nigerian Christian schoolgirl who remains in captivity because she refuses to denounce Christ is calling on her government to fight for her release.

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Numbers of elderly in 24-hour care set to double by 2035

The social care system is "at breaking point", a local government official warns.

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Solihull murders: Man held over mum and daughter deaths

A man, 21, is arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother and her 22-year-old daughter in Solihull.

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Homebase future in doubt as creditors meet

If landlords do not approve a rescue deal for the DIY chain, it is likely to go into administration.

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Frank Field: Labour MP says anti-Semitism is 'more than tolerated' in party

Frank Field says he backed Jeremy Corbyn for leader to be "inclusive", but the party is now intolerant.

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Coca-Cola to buy Costa chain for £3.9bn

The UK's biggest coffee chain is being sold by owner Whitbread, which also owns Premier Inns.

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Theresa May shows off dance moves in Kenya

Theresa May danced with a group of scouts during a visit to the UN offices in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station

A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS.

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Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization

The US president says he will abandon the global trade body "if they don't shape up".

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Man with dwarfism describes street abuse

Eugene Grant is regularly abused by people as he walks around Newcastle.

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New asthma treatment set for wider NHS distribution

The new 'melting muscle' treatment has proved to be safe and effective, health experts say.

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Breakdancing 'helped man escape gang culture'

Paco Box said he carried a gun and robbed people to fund his former lifestyle.

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Dominic Raab prepares for six-hour Brexit talks in Brussels

The Brexit secretary will meet the EU's chief negotiator as work on a divorce deal continues.

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Stéphane Pauwels arrest: Football presenter charged over armed robbery

One of Belgium's top football TV presenters is charged with being an accomplice to an armed robbery.

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The Papers: MP quits 'nasty' Labour and Grenfell fraud

Many of Friday's papers lead on the resignation of Frank Field over Labour's anti-Semitism row.

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News Daily: Labour culture 'appalling' and Trump threatens WTO

Your morning briefing for Friday 31 August 2018.

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Five back-to-school sleeping tips for kids

It's back-to-school time. Here are five top tips for getting your kids back into a school-friendly bedtime routine.

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Quiz: Who went wild about Harry?

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The first cyclist to 'Everest' on Everest

JJ Zhou took on a fiendish cycling challenge on the world's highest mountain.

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McCain and Biden's long friendship

The Arizona senator and the former vice-president shared a decades-long friendship.

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Why a plane is dropping trout into a lake from above

A mountain lake is being re-stocked with trout from the air by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

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Giant Sadiq Khan bikini-clad balloon to fly over London

The 29ft giant inflatable, bought by protesters, shows the London mayor wearing a yellow bikini.

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Errant swan captured on M5

Worried motorists called the police after spotting the bird on the hard shoulder.

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Imran Khan mocked for helicopter home-to-work commute

People are unimpressed the Pakistan prime minister takes a helicopter to work despite his austerity policies.

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High suicide risk for 'men in construction'

The suicide rate among low-skilled male labourers is three times higher than the national average for men, according to figures by the ONS.

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Sharing a one-night stand with Crohn's Disease

Philip's date was going well until Crohn's Disease turned up the morning after the night before.

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Mum, how should I talk to my son about you?

When she gave birth to her son Teddy, Robyn Hollingworth wanted to share the news with her own mum

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Why were there so many serial killers in the 1980s?

One historian suggests in a new book that the ravages of World War Two might have contributed.

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'My robot makes me feel like I haven't been forgotten'

How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness.

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How the Hogwarts Express was saved from a Welsh scrapyard

The real-life story of the Hogwarts Express is almost as magical as the engine itself.

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Trump Volunteer Tries To Block Journalist From Photographing Protester At Rally

The president's rally was interrupted by protests several times.

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Neo-Confederates Rally At Site Of Toppled UNC Monument

Police arrested three people at the protests on the Chapel Hill campus Thursday night.

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Chuck Todd Says Mueller May Drop Something Big: 'I Wouldn't Miss Work Tomorrow'

MSNBC host hints that President Trump may get some bad news just before the Labor Day weekend begins.

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Actress Tried To Use Acid And Alligators To Dispose Of Husband's Ex-Wife

A jury found that Amanda Hayes helped dump Laura Ackerson's dismembered body into a Texas creek. She's been sentenced to 20 years.

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Al Gore Has 1 Word For Donald Trump

"I don't mean to be flippant about it," the climate change advocate said.

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Donald Trump Stands By His Controversial Response to John McCain's Death

He also refused to say whether John McCain would have been a better president than Barack Obama.

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Bank Of America Faces Backlash After Freezing Accounts Over Citizenship Questions

The bank says it asks account holders about citizenship in order to comply with the government's country-specific sanctions.

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New Mexico Greyhound Bus Crash Leaves 7 Dead, Many Injured

A blown tire on a semi-truck may be to blame for the deadly head-on crash.

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Jeff Sessions Is Trump’s Most Effective Cabinet Member. He May Fire Him Anyway.

The attorney general has produced a “sea change” at the Justice Department, but Trump can’t get past the Mueller probe.

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Colin Kaepernick's Collusion Grievance Against NFL Will Head To Trial

An arbiter denied the NFL's request to throw out the former San Francisco 49ers player's grievance against the league.

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ISIS Militants Likely To End Up In Iraqi Prison, Guantanamo: Reports

A former hostage said he and victims' family members oppose the possibility.

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Escaped Goat, Rumored To Have Freed Others From Slaughter, Has Been Captured

An auction house manager had told the New York Post he thought Fred the goat may have helped dozens of other animals go on the lam.

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Los Angeles Just Named A Road After Barack Obama

The name change, from Rodeo Road to Obama Boulevard, commemorates the legacy of the 44th president, the city's mayor said.

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Heroin-Fentanyl Mix Led To Drug Exposure Concerns At Prison

A total of 28 people in Ohio including corrections officers, nurses and one inmate were taken to a hospital for evaluation, with 24 requiring treatment, according to the highway patrol.

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Black Bear Mauls California Hunter Who Shot It With Bow And Arrow

The man shot the bear with a bow and arrow, then attempted to recover the carcass too soon, authorities said.

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Couple Has First Kiss When The Guy Needs CPR

Max Montgomery was on a first date with California doctor Andi Traynor when he had a heart attack while paddleboarding.

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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Wax Faces On Real People Will Give You Nightmares

The fake Duke and Duchess of Sussex are just convincing enough to be unsettling.

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Sexual Abuse Allegations Grow Against Former Ohio State Doctor

At least 145 people have accused physician Richard Strauss of sexual misconduct from 1979 to 1997.

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Trump Wants To Cancel Raises For Federal Workers In 2019

The president cited the government's "fiscal situation." And after all, someone has to pay for those GOP-approved tax cuts.

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A Serial Cat Killer Has Mutilated At Least A Dozen Cats In Washington State

The man who discovered the body of the latest cat called the scene "gut-wrenching."

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NCAA Finds No Violations In Larry Nassar Scandal, MSU Says

Nassar plead guilty to assaulting girls and women at the university while working as a campus sports doctor.

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Donald Trump Hasn't Scared American Companies Out Of Ditching U.S. Workers

Layoffs caused by foreign trade have continued apace.

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Everything You Need To Know About Aretha Franklin’s Funeral

The “Queen of Soul” is being laid to rest.

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Lindsey Graham: Trump Talking About John McCain 'Pisses Me Off To No End'

“The way [Trump’s] handled the passing of John is just, was disturbing," said the senator from South Carolina.

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Harvard University Discriminates Against Asian-Americans: Justice Department

The department sided with a lawsuit filed against the Ivy League school over how it considers race in its admissions policy.

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Electric Bicycles Race Ahead Of City, State Rules

The debate over e-bike regulation has spilled over into similar conversations surrounding the recent trend of electric scooters zipping around cities.

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Family Of Unarmed Black Teen Murdered By White Cop Says 15-Year Sentence Is Too Short

Prosecutors had asked for a minimum of 60 years in prison for former police officer Roy Oliver, who killed 15-year-old Jordan Edwards.

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The Freaky 'Door Or Beach' Optical Illusion That Is Melting People's Minds

What do you see?

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Reality Winner, National Security Agency Leaker, Thanks Trump For Tweet

The former NSA contractor, sentenced to five years in prison, gave her first TV interview.

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Trump Administration Denies Passports To Americans Living On Border: Report

Hundreds and possibly thousands of Hispanic Americans along the Texas and Mexico border have been affected.

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Couple Has First Kiss When The Guy Needs CPR

Max Montgomery was on a first date with California doctor Andi Traynor when he had a heart attack while paddleboarding.

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The Freaky 'Door Or Beach' Optical Illusion That Is Melting People's Minds

What do you see?

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'Mystery Lights' Over San Diego Cause Social Media Freak-Out

“It was the craziest thing.”

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Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization

The US president says he will abandon the global trade body "if they don't shape up".

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Catholic Church rejects Australian call to overhaul confession

Catholic leaders in Australia confirm they will not force priests to report sexual abuse.

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Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station

A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS.

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UN 'alarmed' by reports of China's mass detention of Uighurs

The UN says credible reports suggest that up to a million Muslim Uighurs are held in detention camps.

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Gérard Depardieu: French actor accused of rape

French actor Gérard Depardieu is accused of rape and sexual assault - accusations he denies.

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John McCain: Sarah Palin 'excluded from his funeral'

A "stay-away message" was reportedly conveyed to Sarah Palin via McCain family intermediaries.

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Bobi Wine: Uganda's pop star MP 're-arrested at airport'

A young MP facing treason charges is allegedly detained while attempting to board a plane.

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Argentina raises rates as peso plummets

Central bank raises benchmark interest rate in an effort to stabilise the country's financial crisis.

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Florida sheriff backs Uber driver who killed 'goofball'

"This is a justifiable homicide all day long," says a Florida sheriff about the shooting.

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Hayabusa-2: Japan sets date for spacecraft's asteroid touchdown

Japan's space agency sets dates for its plan to explore the surface of an asteroid with robots.

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Macron: French 'Gauls' resistant to change, unlike 'Lutheran' Danes

The French president causes an outcry as he pokes fun at attitudes to his economic reforms.

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Stéphane Pauwels arrest: Football presenter charged over armed robbery

One of Belgium's top football TV presenters is charged with being an accomplice to an armed robbery.

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McCain and Biden's long friendship

The Arizona senator and the former vice-president shared a decades-long friendship.

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The power of 'pink money' in India

Some businesses in India have found that catering to the LGBT community makes financial sense.

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Colorado police tell handcuffed journalist: 'Act like a lady'

Susan Greene was arrested as she used her phone to record police detaining an African American.

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The first cyclist to 'Everest' on Everest

JJ Zhou took on a fiendish cycling challenge on the world's highest mountain.

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Why a plane is dropping trout into a lake from above

A mountain lake is being re-stocked with trout from the air by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

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Tablet bends 'like ancient scroll'

A Canadian university has developed a tablet with a flexible screen that can rolled up.

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How Eto'o helped homeless ex-Cameroon captain

Cameroon's Norbert Owona, homeless for two years, thanks Samuel Eto'o for promising him a new house.

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Kanye West finally answers Jimmy Kimmel's Donald Trump question

The rap star also apologises for saying slavery "sounds like a choice".

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Why were there so many serial killers in the 1980s?

One historian suggests in a new book that the ravages of World War Two might have contributed.

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Why Australia is talking about a French au pair

A minister's decision to personally intervene in a visa case is attracting national attention.

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Movie madness: Why Chinese cinemas are empty but full

Chinese government investigators say certain investment companies are faking box office results.

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Iosif Kobzon: Russians mourn 'Soviet Sinatra'

Iosif Kobzon was the soundtrack to the lives of many Russians but had a controversial career.

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Why India activist arrests have kicked up a storm

The issue has heated up online and people are staging protest rallies against the arrests.

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Trump Attacks CNN After Source Raises Doubts About Report on Russia Meeting

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Iran Sentences 4 Christians to 45 Years in Prison for Believing in Jesus Christ

Iran's hardline government has sentenced four Christians to harsh prison terms for putting their faith in Jesus Christ.

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MUST SEE PHOTOS: Operation Blessing Helping India's Flood-Ravaged Victims Get Back on their Feet

Hundreds of thousands of people in the flood-battered Indian state are beginning the arduous task of rebuilding their lives following the worst floods to hit the region.

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Here Are the Countries Where the World’s Most Committed Christians Live

Pew Research recently conducted a study on what being a Christian looks like in different countries around the world. The study found that the most committed Christians in the world live in Africa, Latin America, and the United States.

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Government proposes energy drinks ban for children

High levels of sugar and caffeine have been linked to obesity and other health issues.

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Nicola Sturgeon's 'huge sadness' as Alex Salmond resigns

Scotland's first minister says she was upset but sexual misconduct claims must not be ignored.

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Rohingya crisis: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi 'should have resigned'

The UN rights chief says she could have returned to house arrest instead of endorsing the military.

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Bereavement allowance: Widowed mum on why her kids are penalised

Sarah Cripps is not entitled to bereavement benefits because she was not married to her partner.

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Bystanders film Coventry police officer knocked off bike during chase

Onlookers are criticised for filming an officer being knocked off his bike rather than helping.

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Emails while commuting 'should count as work'

Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the use of mobile phones has extended the working day, a study says.

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The Duke of Sussex gets on stage with the Hamilton cast

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend a charity performance of the hit musical in London's West End.

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Wonga: Where have all the borrowers gone?

Wonga is on the brink and other short-term lenders have collapsed - but where have their customers gone?

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Dyson gears up for electric car testing

Plans are unveiled for a 10-mile test track in Wiltshire to test the electric vehicle being developed by Dyson.

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England's schools face 'severe' teacher shortage

A lack of of specialists in maths and science is worse in poorer areas of England, a study claims.

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Sam Allardyce: Undercover investigation 'in public interest', says report

An undercover investigation that led to Sam Allardyce's departure as England boss was in the public interest, a report finds - but it upholds three complaints by Allardyce.

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Trump accuses China of stalling progress with North Korea

In a series of tweets, Mr Trump also said the US should not spend on war games with South Korea.

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Stars hit Venice Film Festival red carpet

Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy join fellow stars at the opening ceremony of the 75th Venice Film Festival.

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The Papers: Energy drinks ban and Salmond quits

The government's proposed ban on high-sugar, high-caffeine drinks for children features in many papers.

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News Daily: Energy drinks ban and Salmond quits SNP

Your morning briefing for Thursday 30 August 2018.

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From suspicion to fist bumps: Bonding with police over bikes

Met Police officers set up a bike scheme to try to improve relations with young people in west London.

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Idiopathic hypersomnia: When 40 winks turns into 48 hours of sleep

Lucy Taylor lives with idiopathic hypersomnia, a rare condition that makes her excessively sleepy.

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Coffee war brews in the land of tea

Luckin Coffee, a new chain in China where customers must pay by app, is taking on traditional cafes.

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Does University Challenge need 'gender neutral' questions?

Professional quiz setters ponder the role of gender when writing questions.

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Why a village in New Zealand is trying to ban all cats

Officials in New Zealand say it will protect the local eco-system, but the plan is controversial.

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What did the critics think of Bake Off?

Not a soggy bottom in sight for the ninth series of the cosy autumn treat.

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Migrant crisis: Life and death on a Spanish rescue boat in Mediterranean

A photographer spent 29 days on board a Spanish rescue boat off the coast of Libya

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Contraception: Which is most effective?

There are 15 methods of contraception available on the NHS ranging from 71% to 99% effective.

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Black women on magazines: A step forward or tokenism?

Newsbeat examines the reason why black women feature on several of September's women's magazines.

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The woman who founded the 'incel' movement

When Alana started a website for lonely people struggling to find love, she had no idea where it would lead.

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What Airbnb really does to a neighbourhood

Does an influx of temporary rentals have a positive or negative effect on the surrounding area?

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How do you market a country?

With nearly 200 nations around the world, what can a country do to stand out?

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Reality Check: How does Africa trade with the EU?

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is setting out a plan for future trade and investment relationships with African countries.

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Pope Francis faces twin battle in Church split over sexual abuse

Pope Francis faces critics who demand further reform while others accuse him of diluting the faith.

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Journalist Told To ‘Act Like A Lady’ As Police Handcuff Her For Taking Photos

Susan Greene was detained in July after attempting to photograph officers surrounding an African-American man who was sitting on a public sidewalk.

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Candy Crash: Truck Full Of Sweets Overturns In Highway Road Rage Incident

Police blamed careless driving... not a sugar high.

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Detroit To Shut Off Drinking Water At All Public Schools Because Of Contamination

Elevated levels of lead and copper were discovered in the water at several recently-tested schools.

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Chris Cuomo Calls Out Ex-Trump Adviser: 'Don't Sell B.S. To My Face!'

"Do it behind my back, where you’re better at it," the CNN host tells political commentator Steve Cortes.

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Police Find Ohio Teen Who Disappeared After He Witnessed Dad's Killing

Jacob Caldwell was discovered alive in a basement in Miami Township after he'd been missing for more than a year.

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North Carolina Republicans' Election Tricks Could Come Back To Bite Them

A federal court pointed to recent GOP actions to justify why it would be possible to impose new congressional districts for this year's midterm elections.

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Now You Can Help Search For Missing Seattle Hiker Samantha Sayers

A growing army of online volunteers is poring over photos to find any trace of the young woman.

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Here's Who Will Serve As Pallbearers At John McCain's Washington Memorial

These 15 individuals will carry the Vietnam War veteran’s coffin at Washington National Cathedral.

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Puerto Ricans Are ‘Outraged But Not Surprised’ By New Hurricane Maria Death Toll

Gov. Ricardo Rosselló raised the official count of those killed by the storm and its aftermath from 64 to nearly 3,000.

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Texas GOP Slammed For Trying To Make Beto O'Rourke's Former Punk Band An Issue

One Twitter user wondered why Republicans were trying to make the Senate candidate look cool.

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Taylor Swift Honors Aretha Franklin With Moment Of Silence At Detroit Gig

The pop star called on fans to "reflect on our love and respect" for the Queen of Soul.

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Climate Change Is Creating An Affordable Housing Crisis In Miami

Researchers have a name for this phenomenon  —  climate gentrification.

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Twitter Users Blast Hypocrisy Of Donald Trump's 'Anonymous Sources' Warning

"So all the times you cited anonymous sources about Obama were fiction?"

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Donald Trump Jr. Called 'Sexist' After Sharing Actor's Suggestive Tweet Shaming Chelsea Handler

It all started Tuesday, when Handler tweeted that she “can’t wait” for the younger Trump to “flip on his father.”

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Ron DeSantis Tells Florida Not To 'Monkey This Up' By Electing Andrew Gillum

The GOP candidate for governor also called Gillum "articulate."

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Federal Election Commission Employees Are Worried They May Have Been Exposed To Asbestos

“Employees and retirees are understandably anxious.”

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White House Counsel Don McGahn To Depart This Fall

The announcement follows reports that he had been cooperating extensively with Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.

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Local Governments Aren’t Waiting For States To Raise Smoking Age

Hundreds of cities and counties have banned selling tobacco products to anyone under 21.

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Worldwide Gun Deaths Reach 250,000 Yearly

Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico and Venezuela are the countries that with the U.S. contributed to half the study deaths.

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Conan O'Brien Zings Donald Trump With 'Roseanne' Funeral Gibe

The president may not be invited to Sen. John McCain's funeral, but he would likely be welcome here.

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Senate Democrats Want To Stop Trump From Bringing Back Junk Health Insurance

Sen. Tammy Baldwin says this crusade is personal -- and if she can force a vote, she will.

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Former Texas Cop Found Guilty Of Killing Unarmed Teenager Jordan Edwards

Roy Oliver shot into the car Edwards entered after leaving a house party.

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Donald Trump's 'Disgusting' Soccer Red Card Warning To The Media Sets Twitter Alight

"Trump’s treatment of the press is most damaging as cover for others across the world where football is also king."

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Listen To Aretha Franklin's Little-Known Political Anthem 'Stand Up For Yourself'

The song resurfaced following the Queen of Soul's death earlier this month.

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Twitter Users Torch Trump Over Bizarre 'I Remember Pearl Harbor' Comments

The president's reported remarks to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe were scorched on social media.

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Donald Trump Was Forced To Unblock Twitter Critics. Now They're Getting Sweet Revenge.

The president is unblocking his critics and they're wasting no time speaking out.

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Randy Rainbow Reimagines 'The Wizard Of Oz' For The Donald Trump Era

“If you ever got impeached..."

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Eric Trump Mocked For His 'Most Beautiful Building' In The World Boast

His claim about the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago didn't go over well.

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Jeffrey Toobin: Trump’s Election Warning Is Really About ‘Scary Black People'

The president warned of "violence" if the GOP loses the midterm elections. CNN's legal analyst sees it as stoking racial fears.

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Arizona Will Have A Chance To Elect Its First Latino Governor In Decades

Democrat David Garcia, an education expert and veteran, faces a tough contest against GOP Gov. Doug Ducey.

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Candy Crash: Truck Full Of Sweets Overturns In Highway Road Rage Incident

Police blamed careless driving... not a sugar high.

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Man Loses Forearm After Eating Contaminated Raw Seafood

The cause of the infection was reportedly flesh-eating bacteria.

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This Uniformed 'Police Rabbit' Is Making The Internet Hop With Joy

The adorable bunny, with its tiny badge and handcuffs, has sparked a hilarious "Photoshop Battle" on Reddit.

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McCain's kin weep over casket at emotional memorial; crowds brave Phoenix heat for hours for chance to bid farewell - Fox News

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McCain's kin weep over casket at emotional memorial; crowds brave Phoenix heat for hours for chance to bid farewell Fox News Several hundred people paid respects to Sen. John McCain, who succumbed to an aggressive form of brain cancer on Saturday, as they streamed past his closed, flag-draped casket at the Arizona Capitol. Well-wishers had been waiting in line in the ... and more »

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Dallas-area cop sentenced to 15 years in fatal shooting of black teenager - USA TODAY

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Dallas-area cop sentenced to 15 years in fatal shooting of black teenager USA TODAY DALLAS – A white former Dallas-area police officer was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday night in the murder of unarmed black teenager. Former Balch Springs Officer Roy Oliver, 38, was convicted of fatally shooting Jordan Edwards, 15, after ... Victim's family calls ex-cop's 15-year sentence too shortFox News all 402 news articles »

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Trump Attacks CNN After Source Raises Doubts About Report on Russia Meeting - New York Times

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Trump Attacks CNN After Source Raises Doubts About Report on Russia Meeting New York Times President Trump attacked CNN on Wednesday, writing on Twitter that the network had been “caught in a major lie” in connection to an article it published in July about claims made by the president's former personal lawyer, Michael D. Cohen. The article ... Why Do Ex-Clinton Attack Dogs Davis and Stephanopoulos Get a Pass?Townhall Michael Cohen is resigned to going to prison to protect his familyCNN Poll: Michael Cohen's guilty plea raises serious questions about Donald Trump's behaviorUSA TODAY New York Post -Chicago Tribune -CNN -BuzzFeed News all 218 news articles »

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'Stop interrupting.' 'Stop lying.' For 60 minutes, Andrew Cuomo debates Cynthia Nixon. - Washington Post

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'Stop interrupting.' 'Stop lying.' For 60 minutes, Andrew Cuomo debates Cynthia Nixon. Washington Post The fight between New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his Democratic primary challenger Cynthia Nixon began, as so many New York arguments begin, with a dispute about the subway. Cuomo, who is seeking a third term this year, had begun his first and ... Who Stretched the Truth? A Cuomo-Nixon Fact CheckNew York Times Cynthia Nixon and Andrew Cuomo exchange barbs in hotly anticipated debateCNN Months of animosity boil over in Cuomo, Nixon debatePolitico Wall Street Journal -HuffPost -CBS News -Fox News all 398 news articles »

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Trump Claims 'We Did a Fantastic Job in Puerto Rico' - New York Times

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Trump Claims 'We Did a Fantastic Job in Puerto Rico' New York Times “I think we did a fantastic job in Puerto Rico. We're still helping Puerto Rico. The governor is an excellent guy and he's very happy with the job we've done. We have put billions and billions of dollars into Puerto Rico. And it was a very tough one ... Trump Revives Criticism Of Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria Death Toll JumpsHuffPost San Juan mayor rips Trump for 'neglect' of Puerto Rico after Hurricane MariaUSA TODAY Trump Says 'We Did a Fantastic Job in Puerto Rico,' Where Storm Killed Almost 3000Bloomberg NBCNews.com -U.S. News & World Report -Milken Institute School of Public Health - The George Washington University all 468 news articles »

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'Winter is coming': Allies fear Trump isn't prepared for gathering legal storm - Washington Post

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'Winter is coming': Allies fear Trump isn't prepared for gathering legal storm Washington Post President Trump's advisers and allies are increasingly worried that he has neither the staff nor the strategy to protect himself from a possible Democratic takeover of the House, which would empower the opposition party to shower the administration ... Don McGahn to Leave White House Counsel Job This Fall, Trump SaysNew York Times 'They just kind of avoided each other': How Trump and McGahn's partnership collapsedPolitico Don McGahn's Quiet AchievementWall Street Journal CNN International -Slate Magazine -PBS NewsHour -Axios all 781 news articles »

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Child-abuse charges in New Mexico compound case are dismissed after prosecutors' lapse - Washington Post

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Child-abuse charges in New Mexico compound case are dismissed after prosecutors' lapse Washington Post Two judges dismissed charges Wednesday against the defendants in the New Mexico compound case that has drawn headlines for weeks for its lurid and racially charged details, in a major blow to the prosecution. Judge Emilio Chavez said that he had no ... 3 'extremist Muslim' New Mexico compound suspects released after judge drops all chargesFox News Child abuse charges dismissed in New Mexico desert compound caseBusiness Insider Charges dismissed for three New Mexico compound suspects; two others face new countsCNN USA TODAY -ABC News all 276 news articles »

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Trump Administration Is Trying to Systematically Strip Citizenship From Many Americans Born Near Mexico Border - Slate Magazine

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Trump Administration Is Trying to Systematically Strip Citizenship From Many Americans Born Near Mexico Border Slate Magazine The next phase in the Trump administration's effort to reduce immigration is to strip Americans who were simply born and raised near the border with Mexico of their citizenship by claiming their birth certificates and other birth documents are ... The Trump administration is reportedly denying passports to — and in some cases jailing — Americans, accusing them ...INSIDER all 15 news articles »

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Trump suspends war games with South Korea in goodwill gesture, but warns they could be relaunched - Fox News

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Trump suspends war games with South Korea in goodwill gesture, but warns they could be relaunched Fox News President Donald Trump said that there's no reason to spend a lot of money on military wargames with South Korea, but he warned he could "instantly" relaunch the exercises again and they would be "far bigger than ever before." Trump made the comment ... Trump Accuses China of Undermining Diplomacy With North KoreaNew York Times Trump Says No Reason to Resume Military Exercises With South KoreaWall Street Journal Trump Warns of 'Bigger Than Ever' War Games If North Korea Talks StallBloomberg Yahoo News -Quartz -Newsweek all 730 news articles »

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Rohingya crisis: Myanmar leader Suu Kyi 'should have resigned'

The UN rights chief says she could have returned to house arrest instead of endorsing the military.

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Trump accuses China of stalling progress with North Korea

In a series of tweets, Mr Trump also said the US should not spend on war games with South Korea.

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Judge rules Utah woman legally married to deceased partner

Bonnie Foerster was declared married to her partner Beverly Grossaint months after her death.

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Chemnitz protests: Germany to probe leak sparking mob violence

An arrest warrant for an Iraqi suspect was leaked to far-right groups, sparking xenophobic violence.

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Argentina asks IMF to release $50bn loan as crisis worsens

Calls to speed up a $50bn bailout come amid rampant inflation and the tumbling value of the peso.

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Belgian steel executive found dead in Moscow street

Police are investigating after the businessman fell from a nine-storey building, Russian media say.

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Hunter killed in attack by polar bear in Canada

Both the mother and cub were shot and killed following the fatality in the Arctic Circle.

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Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico mayor derides Trump actions

The head of Puerto Rico's capital calls the response to Hurricane Maria a "stain" on the presidency.

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US Open 2018: Serena Williams catsuit row '10,000 times worse', says Alize Cornet

Alize Cornet says the decision to ban Serena Williams from wearing a catsuit at future French Opens was "10,000 times worse" than her reprimand at the US Open.

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Vodafone in $11bn Australian merger

The UK telecoms giant has confirmed plans to combine its Australian business with TPG Telecom.

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US woman's boyfriend 'cut brakes before deadly car crash'

John Jenkins allegedly cut the brakes of his girlfriend's car to make a crack pipe, police say.

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US homeless man sues couple over $400,000 fundraiser money

Johnny Bobbitt accuses the couple behind the GoFundMe campaign of keeping money for themselves.

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Coffee war brews in the land of tea

Luckin Coffee, a new chain in China where customers must pay by app, is taking on traditional cafes.

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Jamel Myles' mother: 'I blame myself for my son's suicide'

Leia Pierce says her nine-year-old son Jamel killed himself because of homophobic bullying.

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Stars hit Venice Film Festival red carpet

Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy join fellow stars at the opening ceremony of the 75th Venice Film Festival.

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Los Angeles 'dine-and-dash' dater faces possible jail time

Paul Gonzales is facing the possibility of 13 years behind bars over the alleged unpaid bills.

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Cuomo-Nixon debate: Can a room temperature really be sexist?

Actress and politician Cynthia Nixon has prompted a heated debate - about women freezing in offices.

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Pope Francis faces twin battle in Church split over sexual abuse

Pope Francis faces critics who demand further reform while others accuse him of diluting the faith.

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From catcalls to murder: What female joggers face on every run

The death of an Iowa woman who went missing on a jog exposes the harassment female runners endure.

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Why a village in New Zealand is trying to ban all cats

Officials in New Zealand say it will protect the local eco-system, but the plan is controversial.

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The woman who founded the 'incel' movement

When Alana started a website for lonely people struggling to find love, she had no idea where it would lead.

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Reality Check: How does Africa trade with the EU?

UK Prime Minister Theresa May is setting out a plan for future trade and investment relationships with African countries.

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US mid-terms: The political storm brewing in Arizona

The race to replace Senator Jeff Flake could portend to how the 2020 presidential election will swing.

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‘Younger’ Finale: Sutton Foster and Darren Star on Last Twist

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Meet the New Prime Minister of Australia: Scott Morrison is an Evangelical Christian

Scott Morrison, the new prime minister of Australia, brings something extra to the country's highest position – his Christian faith.

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Thousands Choose Jesus Christ as Palau Association Returns to Bogota, The First Site of a Luis Palau Crusade

More than 18,000 people committed their lives to Jesus Christ through the efforts of the Luis Palau Association's Bogota Festival held in Bogota, Colombia earlier this month.

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Pope Apologizes for Catholic Church ‘Crimes’ in Ireland

Pope Francis issued a sweeping apology Sunday for the “crimes” of the Catholic Church in Ireland, saying church officials regularly didn’t respond with compassion to the many abuses children and women suffered over the years and vowing to work for justice.

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Former Vatican Envoy Pens Bitter Denunciation Letter in McCarrick Case

The Vatican’s retired ambassador to the United States has purportedly penned an 11-page letter accusing senior Vatican officials of knowing as early as 2000 that the disgraced former archbishop of Washington, ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, regularly invited seminarians into his bed but they still promoted him to cardinal.

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Pope in Ireland Decries Abuse Cover-Up, Meets With Victims

Pope Francis faced a lukewarm reception and scattered protests Saturday on his trip to Ireland, with even his vow to rid the church of the “scourge” of sexual abuse and his outrage at those “repugnant crimes” dismissed as an insult by Ireland’s wounded victims.

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Quarter of 14-year-old girls in UK 'self-harm'

Stereotypes around gender and worries about looks contribute to children's unhappiness, a report says.

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Scallop war: French and British boats clash in Channel

Boats are damaged and stones thrown as French and UK fishermen duel in the English Channel.

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Puerto Rico increases Hurricane Maria death toll to 2,975

The new figure, nearly 50 times the original, raises questions over the US response to the disaster.

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British Gas pays £2.65m over invalid fees and charges

Regulator Ofgem says refunds and compensations were owed for wrongly charging users switching suppliers.

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Pension transfers 'too generous', says regulator

Regulator warns that generous lump sum payouts could be putting pension funds at risk.

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Goats 'drawn to happy human faces'

Scientists find that goats are drawn to humans with happy facial expressions.

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Theresa May to visit Nigeria as Brexit trade mission continues

Theresa May also plans to discuss security and people trafficking with the Nigerian president.

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Teenagers who smoke and drink suffer ill effects by age of 17

Signs of stiffening arteries show up by that age and can lead to heart problems in later life.

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Contraception app advert banned by UK regulator

Complaint about advert offering to replace traditional contraception with natural methods is upheld.

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What's got these New Yorkers in a buzz?

Thousands of bees swarmed on a hot dog stand in Times Square.

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The 'Muppets' director on his more adult version of puppetry

The 'Muppets' director on his more adult version of puppetry.

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Fireball caught on camera over Perth

A fireball - believed to be a meteor - has lit up the sky near Perth in Western Australia.

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Brexit poses risk to care, says Royal College of Nursing

In a letter, the Royal College of Nursing also backs calls for a second referendum on any Brexit deal.

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The Papers: May 'defiant' and 'Rivers of Blood' row

Theresa May's leadership pledge and fresh Jeremy Corbyn criticisms make several newspaper front pages.

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News Daily: Teen self-harm report and scallop skirmishes

Your morning briefing for Wednesday 29 August 2018.

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WW2 prisoners died building a railway for the Japanese

A former British prisoner of war describes building the bridge over the River Kwai during WW2.

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Fans pay their respects to Aretha Franklin in Detroit

At a wake for Aretha Franklin in Detroit, fans pay melodious tribute to the Queen of Soul.

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Scotty Allen: iPhone hacker puts headphone jack back

A China-based hardware hacker finds ways to add functionality to the iPhone and other handsets.

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Sir Lenny Henry at 60: A career in pictures

The much-loved comedian and actor has been entertaining people for more than 40 years.

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Watch: Boats collide over scallop fishing

French and British fishing fleets have come to blows over when they can catch scallops.

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Drone footage of Belfast Primark blaze

The huge fire that gutted a historic Building in Belfast city centre has been filmed from the air.

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Jesus amazes walkers on Welsh mountaintop

Two runners and their sons hefted the fibreglass statue over stiles and fences to reach the top.

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Chemnitz protests: Far-right on march in east Germany

A murder in Chemnitz led to thousands hitting the city's streets. But who’s stirring the protests?

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Who says toys are just for kids?

From Lego to model railways, the popularity and spending on toys and games is rising among adults.

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Syria war: The entrepreneur opening bars in Damascus

Somar Hazim says having a drink between mortar shelling is "really tempting" for lots of people.

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Gang crime: How much violence do they commit?

Iain Duncan Smith launches a report on tackling gang violence.

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John McCain death: A brief history of flag tributes and non-tributes

As the White House returns its flag to half mast for John McCain, here are five other flag disputes.

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A Sex Doll Brothel Is Coming To Toronto

Aura Dolls claims it’s the first in North America to offer sexual services “with the world’s most beautiful silicone ladies.”

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The Ant-Sized Problem That Bugged The Heck Out Of Disney

Twenty years later, the behind-the-scenes rivalry between DreamWorks' "Antz" and Disney's "A Bug's Life" gets a new twist.

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The Cynical, Highly Contrived World Of Instagram Beefs

An “influencer manager” dishes on why your favorite influencers are always feuding (and what it might have to do with, *uh,* “women empowerment”).

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Councilwoman Strikes Back At 'Cowards' Who Posted Underwear Photos

Rachel Hundley's campaign was actually galvanized by the gross threat.

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Twitter Users Mock White House Message Honoring 'I Have A Dream' Speech Anniversary

One Twitter user pointed out that there is not a single African-American among White House senior staff.

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Authorities Suspend Search For Missing Seattle Hiker

Samantha Sayers' fate is now in the hands of those volunteering to find her.

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Bees Swarm New York City Hot Dog Stand

Bees took over a hot dog stand in Manhattan’s Times Square.

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David Pecker, Head Of National Enquirer, Resigns From Postmedia Board

The news comes less than a week after reports emerged that the tabloid king had been granted immunity in the Michael Cohen case.

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Jimmy Carter Calls Trump’s First Reaction To McCain's Death 'A Serious Mistake'

Carter also said an additional statement Trump issued under fire is "still not as enthusiastic as it should be.”

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Over $3 Billion In Foreign Aid Is Safe… For Now

The decision follows a Tuesday meeting between Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and OMB head Mick Mulvaney.

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Trump To Japanese Prime Minister: 'I Remember Pearl Harbor'

“I’m on to the Japanese,” Trump reportedly told Shinzo Abe at a meeting this summer.

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Puerto Rican Governor Raises Official Hurricane Maria Death Toll From 64 To Nearly 3,000

A new report found that, among other issues, physicians weren't properly trained to certify deaths in disasters.

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U.S. Has Highest STD Rates In Industrialized World. Experts Blame A Lack Of Resources.

Health experts say we know how to stop sexually transmitted diseases. “We just don’t necessarily want to pay for it.”

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Prosecutors Charge 13th Suspect In 15-Year-Old Lesandro Guzman-Feliz's Death

Authorities said a 14th person is still wanted in the teen's stabbing outside a New York City bodega.

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A Private Investigator On Living In A Surveillance Culture

Is there any privacy left, let alone a right to privacy?

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New Hepatitis C Drugs Mean More Organs For More Transplants

It’s now safe for transplant patients to receive organs from donors with hepatitis C.

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Just A Reminder: Let's Not Give Alleged Sexual Harassers A Comeback Narrative

From Matt Lauer to Louis C.K., it looks like the beginning of another round of Me Too comeback stories.

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Stormy Daniels Says Her Legal Battle Against Donald Trump Has Turned Her Into 'A Fugitive'

Daniels' hush money payment from Michael Cohen has made her a key figure in the growing scandals facing the Trump presidency.

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10-Year-Old Punished For Calling Teacher 'Ma'am'

The boy's parents say they taught him to address adults as "ma'am" or "sir" as a sign of respect.

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Kushner Company Fined $210,000 For Lying About Rent-Protected Tenants

Tenant advocates say false paperwork was part of a scheme to drive out renters and cash in on empty apartments.

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Embattled Republicans Rely On Astroturf Group To Shore Up Social Security Bona Fides

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is running as an opponent of Social Security and Medicare cuts. But he's endorsed by an astroturf group that has supported them.

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Donald Trump's Painful Battle With His Speakerphone Is Your New Favorite Meme

The president's awkward phone call gets mashed up with "Veep," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Office" and more.

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Rare Double Sighting In New Hampshire As Northern Lights Battle The Full Moon

Mount Washington sighting caught on camera.

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CNN Panel Descends Into Chaos After Media Accused Of Politicizing McCain’s Death

Chris Cuomo and Rick Santorum get into it in heated segment.

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Louis C.K. Makes Surprise Return To Comedy In First Gig Since Sexual Misconduct Scandal

The disgraced comic received an ovation when he took the stage in New York.

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MSNBC Host Mocks Trump's Phone Call, Wishes For 'English To English' Translator

"The president made not a whole lot of sense there," said Ali Velshi.

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Roger Stone Says He's On 'Crooked Special Prosecutor's Hit List,' Asks For Donations

The Trump ally also claims a source is pushing a "fake news" story about him.

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Rose McGowan Speaks Out On Asia Argento Sexual Assault Allegations

"Be the person you wish Harvey [Weinstein] could have been," the actress and Me Too leader told Argento.

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Primary takeaways: A history-making upset in Florida, the establishment wins in Arizona - CNN

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Primary takeaways: A history-making upset in Florida, the establishment wins in Arizona CNN (CNN) On a night when Arizona's Republican US Senate primary was expected to command most of the attention, a stunning upset victory in Florida's Democratic governor's race stole the show. Democrats chose the most progressive candidate -- and the only ... Well, at Least Sheriff Joe Isn't Going to CongressNew York Times Martha McSally, Who Learned to Love Donald Trump, Wins Arizona PrimaryTIME John McCain's final words should change Arizona's electionAZCentral.com Twitter -Washington Post -NPR -YouTube all 717 news articles »

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'It was like if somebody had grabbed' the house: 4.4 quake rattles Southland - Los Angeles Times

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'It was like if somebody had grabbed' the house: 4.4 quake rattles Southland Los Angeles Times Parts of Southern California were rattled by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake Tuesday evening that was centered near La Verne but felt over a wide area. The quake occurred at 7:33 p.m. at a depth of 3.7 miles. It was followed by smaller aftershocks ... Earthquake east of Los Angeles hits magnitude 4.4, USGS saysFox News 4.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Southern California, near Los AngelesCBS News 4.4-magnitude quake rattles La Verne; felt all over SouthlandKABC-TV NBC Southern California all 199 news articles »

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Trump's economic adviser: 'We're taking a look' at whether Google searches should be regulated - Washington Post

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Trump's economic adviser: 'We're taking a look' at whether Google searches should be regulated Washington Post The Trump administration on Tuesday said it would explore regulating Google — an effort that would challenge protections around free speech online — in response to the president's allegations that the tech giant manipulates its search results to ... Donald Trump is right about Google — but for the wrong reasonBusiness Insider Chris Cuomo: Donald Trump's Google Comments 'Devoid Of Any Fact'HuffPost Trump warns Google, Facebook and Twitter in row over biasBBC News Reuters -CNBC -CNET -USA TODAY all 1,136 news articles »

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California Becomes First State To End Cash Bail After 40-Year Fight - NPR

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California Becomes First State To End Cash Bail After 40-Year Fight NPR California will become the first state in the nation to abolish bail for suspects awaiting trial under a sweeping reform bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday. An overhaul of the state's bail system has been in the works for years, and became an ... California Lawmakers Set Goal for Carbon-Free Energy by 2045New York Times California Lawmakers Vote to Mandate Carbon-Free Electricity GenerationWall Street Journal California eliminates cash bail in sweeping reformCNN HuffPost -Bloomberg -The Mercury News -California Legislative Information - State of California all 211 news articles »

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