The African Americans discovering Ghana

Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?

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Beer With Bella: Benjamin Law

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Corrections: November 1, 2019

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Orpington crash: One dead and 15 hurt as buses and car collide

Two buses and a car collided in south-east London at about 22:10 GMT, police say.

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Allergies: Teenagers needing hospital treatment up 65% in five years

There are calls for the government to introduce legislation on how schools should manage allergies.

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Pompeo says Chinese Communist Party wants 'international domination'

The Chinese Communist Party wants "international domination" and has embarked on a "global campaign" to sway countries to their side, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.

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Quotation of the Day: What Recovery? Life on the Edge

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Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer

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Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns

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Trump administration considers adding more countries to travel ban list

Trump administration officials are discussing adding more countries to the travel ban list, two sources tell CNN, potentially expanding the controversial ban that has been criticized as discriminating against Muslims.

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'End human rights abuse' in mental-health hospitals

Report reveals "terrible suffering" of people with autism or learning disabilities detained in hospitals.

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There are more than 10 fires currently burning in California

Firefighters in California have been batting numerous blazes non-stop, trying to save millions of people and homes from the flames.

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Facebook denied financial services opportunities to women and older people, lawsuit alleges

Facebook is facing a proposed class action lawsuit for allegedly denying people financial services products based on age and gender.

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Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to new sexual abuse charges

A third accuser has emerged in the Cuba Gooding Jr. sexual misconduct case. Gooding has now been charged by police in three separate incidents, on three separate dates, involving three separate accusers in New York.

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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'

Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

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Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare

MPs criticise the maker's use of non-disclosure agreements and its response to tumble dryer fires.

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Vulnerable Democrats face new challenge

One after the other, almost every Democrat in tough House races across the country voted on Thursday to establish the rules for the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, despite Republican predictions it will end their political careers.

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Keystone Pipeline leaks 383,000 gallons of oil in North Dakota

Part of the Keystone 1 Pipeline in North Dakota was shut down after a leak of about 9,120 barrels of oil -- 383,040 gallons -- was discovered, TC Energy company said in a statement.

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New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line

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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands

The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Maids for sale: How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets

Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores.

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Girl hit by car while trick or treating in Croxteth

Shots were fired at a car which then struck the 12-year-old girl in a street on Merseyside.

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The Papers: Trump's 'derailing' words and voters' sign-up rush

Many of Thursday's front pages focus on the US president's "extraordinary" election intervention.

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Instagram drives growth in pick-your-own pumpkin farms

With Halloween upon us, a growing number of people are picking pumpkins directly from farms.

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Ford and U.A.W. in Tentative Contract Deal

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Car industry gloom as UK production falls further

Output fell in September capping a 15-month period of decline, an industry body says.

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Spiders inspire double-sided sticky tape to heal wounds

The tape could help surgeons bind tissues together when stitching is difficult, scientists say.

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The Clintons and Justice Ginsburg on Judicial Nominations, Then and Now

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Bartender wins $50,000 after getting a lottery ticket for a tip

A bartender in Missouri got a massive tip when a customer left her a winning lottery ticket worth $50,000.

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Dog the Bounty Hunter pays tribute to his late wife on her birthday

Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman took a few moments on social media to remember his late wife Beth Chapman on what would have been her 52nd birthday.

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Hotline for prisoners' families 'not being answered' - report

People worried about family members in jail say an emergency phone line just went to an answering machine.

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Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan

Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.

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Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France

France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London.

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'Wizard rock' stolen from national park

A 1-ton boulder disappeared from the side of a highway in Arizona's Prescott National Forest. Now, Forest officials are reaching out to the public for help recovering the hefty loot.

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Missing sharks mystery stuns scientist

Shark spotters say Cape Town's world-famous great whites have disappeared. So where have they gone?

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Your Move, Facebook

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Bronze Age monument discovered in Forest of Dean

The previously unknown site was found after a laser survey of woodland in the Forest of Dean.

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Banksy: Behind-the-scenes photos 'show artist at work'

A book from Banksy's former agent contains photos said to be of the artist - but none show his face.

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John Bolton summoned to Trump impeachment inquiry

He likened an alleged White House proposal to Ukraine to a "drug deal", witness testimony says.

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Canadian province to introduce 'values test' for immigrants

An example question would be: "In Quebec, men and women have the same rights, true or false?"

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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US

Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.

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How to Eat Alone (and Like It)

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Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls

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Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.

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Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria

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Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets

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Internet hails military dog that chased Baghdadi a hero

Put that hero dog on the 20 dollar bill! CNN's Jeanne Moos celebrates the dog that chased ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

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Dogs have been in the military since 600 BC. And they do some serious work

This week, President Donald Trump shared a declassified photo of a military working dog that was injured during the weekend raid that took down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Syria.

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Dave Chappelle says comedy 'saved my life' as he accepts award

Dave Chappelle accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, considered the highest accolade in comedy. Many entertainers paid tribute to the comedian.

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Massive sinkhole swallows up a stopped city bus

A massive sinkhole opened up underneath a city bus while it was sitting at a red light in downtown Pittsburgh. Officials say the two people on the bus were able to make it safely off the incapacitated vehicle.

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The Japanese pensioners playing rugby

The Rugby World Cup has seen rugby fever sweep across Japan as a whole new generation of Japanese rugby fans have been inspired by the incredible exploits of the country's national team, the Brave Blossoms.

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Dad makes epic costume for son with cerebral palsy

Tom Hardy spent nearly 100 hours to make an elaborate Halloween costume for his son who has cerebral palsy, autism and who is nonverbal.

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Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon ordered by HBO

News of the prequel House of the Dragon comes after another, starring Naomi Watts, was reportedly axed.

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Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'

You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph.

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The man behind the Inktober viral drawing challenge

Artist Jake Parker just wanted to improve his sketches. It snowballed into a global challenge.

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Student housing told to fix 'awful' problems

The universities minister holds a summit over failures in student accommodation.

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Brexit deal means ‘£70bn hit a year to UK by 2029'

The UK economy will be 3.5% smaller than if it had stayed in the EU, claims a new study.

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Missing woman search end a 'relief and curse'

No items connected to Leah Croucher were found in a lake during a two-week search, police say.

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White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call

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Sony to Shut Down PlayStation Vue, a Cable Alternative

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Asthma carbon footprint 'as big as eating meat'

Seven in every 10 inhalers prescribed in England contain propellants harmful to the environment, researchers say.

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Gatwick trial cuts plane boarding time by 10%

The airport operator is experimenting with new sequences to get passengers on planes quicker.

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Why New York Can’t Pick Up Its Trash

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Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians

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Woman Who Oversaw Robberies Targeting Asians and Indians Gets 37 Years in Prison

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72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan

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House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide

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Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires

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Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?

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Boston College student's girlfriend charged over his suicide

Inyoung You is accused of being abusive towards Alexander Urtula, who died on his graduation day.

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84-year-old man arrested after two seriously hurt in French mosque attack

An 84-year-old man has been arrested after shots were fired near a mosque in southwestern France, officials said.

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Brain illness spread by ticks has reached UK

Public Health England says it has found tick-borne encephalitis virus in ticks in the UK for the first time.

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Army Officer on White House Staff Reported Concerns on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings

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Cop mistakes son for intruder, shoots him

An off-duty Texas police officer shot his adult son after mistaking him for an intruder in his home. CNN affiliate KTVT has more.

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Pupil background 'should be part of league tables'

Ethnicity, free school meals and special needs should be factored in, Bristol University research says.

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Narcissists 'horrible people but happy'

They might be shameless attention-seekers but narcissists are also likely to be happier people.

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The Papers: Election row and daily pills 'tackle depression'

The PM's latest bid at securing a December election dominates Tuesday's front pages.

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An Alternative to the Salad Spinner

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Cookbook Authors Discuss Jewish Cuisine

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Flavored Salts From Momofuku

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The Baltic States Get Their Culinary Due

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Two Southwest pilots live streamed video from a plane's bathroom to the cockpit, flight attendants' lawsuit alleges

A Southwest Airlines flight attendant says two pilots live streamed video from a hidden camera in a commercial airliner's lavatory to an iPad in the cockpit, a lawsuit says.

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Girlfriend charged in Boston College student's death after telling him 'hundreds of times' to kill himself, prosecutors say

The girlfriend of a Boston College student who died by suicide in May repeatedly texted him to do so during their relationship, Massachusetts prosecutors said in announcing involuntary manslaughter charges against her.

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A jury awarded $20M to a police officer who said he was told to tone down his 'gayness'

A jury has awarded nearly $20 million to a police officer in Missouri who alleged that his department discriminated against him over his sexual orientation and said he was told to "tone down your gayness."

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2 Photos of Tense White House Moments: Note the Differences

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A Chocolate Bar With a Golden Blockchain Token

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In Praise of ‘Human Scum’

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Sotheby’s Has a Wine Label of Its Own

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No, the Nationals Are Not Cursed by an Early Plan to Celebrate

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Iraqi Antigovernment Protests Grow, Part Battle Lines and Carnival

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With California Ablaze, Firefighters Strain to Keep Up

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His Mind Fading, a Former Football Star Wonders but Cannot Know

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Review: In Zawe Ashton’s ‘for all the women,’ the Price of Uprooting a Life

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Quotation of the Day: ‘Little Texas’ Is Harboring Big Concerns Amid a Boom

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No Corrections: October 28, 2019

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Disney Is New to Streaming, but Its Marketing Is Unmatched

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MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes

Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures.

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EY: Gold, drug money and a major auditor's 'cover-up'

Accounting firm EY did not report suspect gold sales linked to drug smuggling, an investigation finds.

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Protesters in Lebanon formed a human chain across the entire country

Protesters across Lebanon joined hands on Sunday to form a human chain that connected the country's north and south, a symbolic display of national unity during a period of political turmoil.

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Lyft is offering free rides so that people can go to job interviews

Lyft announced a new initiative that will give riders free or discounted rides to job interviews and during the first three weeks of employment.

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A 2,000-pound great white shark is swimming off the coast of Florida

A great white shark that weighs over 2,000 pounds and measures 15 feet, 5 inches long has been swimming along the US East Coast.

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Conway to reporter: Cut the crap

In a phone call released by the Washington Examiner, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway berates a reporter for mentioning her husband, George Conway, a known critic of President Donald Trump.

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Man wins $200,000 lottery prize on the way to his last chemo treatment

A man on his way to his last chemotherapy treatment won a $200,000 lottery prize, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery.

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Tiger Woods Ties Sam Snead’s Career Wins Record in Japan

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Man in MAGA hat sprays Trump protesters with bear repellent

A man wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat blasted anti-Trump protesters on Santa Monica Pier with bear repellent.

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'SNL's' best impressions of political figures

From President George W. Bush to Hillary Clinton, "Saturday Night Live" has pulled no punches when it comes to impressions of people in politics.

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The Papers: IS chief dead and winter UK election likely

Monday's papers focus on Donald Trump's announcement and predict a pre-Christmas UK poll.

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Trump’s Black College Spectacle

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Al-Baghdadi Raid Was a Victory Built on Factors Trump Derides

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Katie Hill Will Resign From Congress Amid Ethics Investigation

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Moving Closer to Trump, Impeachment Inquiry Faces Critical Test

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Pittsburgh Marks a Massacre’s Anniversary With Prayers and Projects

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How Early-Career Setbacks Can Set You Up for Success

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Max Scherzer’s Neck Pain Gives Nationals’ Joe Ross a Surprise Start

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What Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death means for IS

The Islamic State group leader killed himself during a raid by US commandos in Syria, the US says.

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