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Saturday, 30 November 2019

Hidden meaning behind these colors



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General election 2019: Labour plans central train ticket bookings

The party is proposing a "one-stop shop" for fares with no booking fees if it wins the election.

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Root & Burns hit centuries as England fight back

Joe Root and Rory Burns score centuries for England but the second Test in New Zealand remains in the balance.

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9 dead after US plane crashes shortly after take-off

Nine people are dead after a plane crashed shortly after take-off Saturday in Chamberlain, South Dakota, according to a statement from Brule County States Attorney Theresa Maule Rossow.

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Plane Crash in Blizzard-Like Conditions Kills 9 in South Dakota, Officials Say


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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches

Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.

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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.

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London Bridge attack sparks terrorists' jail release review

The London Bridge attack sparks a review of the licence conditions of terrorists released from jail.

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Trump’s Intervention in SEALs Case Tests Pentagon’s Tolerance


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Cooking Grease Down a Drain Eyed in Sewage Flood of 300 Homes, Officials Say


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Catholic diocese denies gay judge communion

A church in Michigan denied Holy Communion to a state district court judge because she is married to a woman.

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Leonardo DiCaprio Responds to Brazil’s President About Amazon Fires


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General election 2019: Labour say NHS figures show decline in GP services

The NHS Digital figures show a rise in patients having to wait more than two weeks in October.

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Mikaela Shiffrin Learns a New Way to Win: Without Her Mother as Coach


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Justin Fields Has ‘Heisman Moment’ in Ohio State’s Win Over Michigan


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Your pictures on the theme of bridges

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "bridges".

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Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.

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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

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The hunt for a unique advent calendar

Advent calendars can be a no-go if you're disabled, so some families have come with ingenious work-arounds to keep the tradition inclusive.

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London Bridge: Why was the attacker, Usman Khan, out of prison?

Usman Khan, 28, was out on licence from jail when he killed two people and injured three others.

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After another K-pop death, the spotlight is returning to the industry's pressures

In an industry where stars face immense pressure to portray themselves as the immaculate image of happiness, K-pop duo Goo Hara and Sulli appeared to be different.

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London Bridge: Video shows public confront London Bridge attacker

Footage shows members of the public using a fire extinguisher and a tusk to confront Usman Khan.

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A Leak-Prone White House Finally Manages to Keep a Secret


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Friday, 29 November 2019

US NFL suspends player for betting on league games

Josh Shaw, a defensive back for the Arizona Cardinals, has been suspended through at least the 2020 season for betting on NFL games, the league said Friday.

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3 children are missing after US flash flooding

Three children in Arizona are missing after floodwater swept up their vehicle in central Arizona.

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Corrections: Nov. 30, 2019


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Quotation of the Day: Iraqi Leader Says He’ll Step Down as Unrest Builds


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Clutha crash: Pilot David Traill "trusted implicitly" by his crew

An inquiry into the helicopter crash was "very disappointing", says the families of two PCs killed in the tragedy.

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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.

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St Andrew statue restored after missing hand mystery

The St Andrew statue has been fully repaired after a failed appeal to find the sculpture's left hand.

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Mood


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General election 2019: Meet the youngest candidates on the campaign trail

These aspiring politicians are big on Tik Tok, love Taylor Swift and are making their parents proud.

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What it's like to be 'cancelled'?

YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud.

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Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease

Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer.

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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.

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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests

Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.

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House Republicans are 'disgusted and exhausted' by Trump: former congressman

Former Republican congressman Charlie Dent said Thursday some of his former colleagues in the House of Representatives have privately told him they are "absolutely disgusted and exhausted by the President's behavior."

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Seymour Siwoff, Master of Sports Statistics, Is Dead at 99


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11 of Our Best Weekend Reads


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London terrorist attack brings home a chilling reality

The terrorist attack in London on Friday -- in which two people were killed by what appears to be a lone suspect, according to British authorities -- is bound to raise questions about the UK Home Office's decision earlier this month to lower the terrorism threat level from "severe" to "substantial," the lowest point since August 2014.

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Singapore just used its fake news law. Critics say it's just what they feared

Singapore just showed the world how it plans to use a controversial new law to tackle what it deems fake news — and critics say it's just what they expected would happen.

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3 Young People Stabbed on Busy Hague Street, Setting Off Alarm in Dutch City


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The Nets Win One for Their Culture


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Must-watch videos of the week



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Final day for Help to Buy Isa applications

Nearly 260,000 properties have been bought using the Isa, Treasury figures show.

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Shmoo Cake, Persians and Spudnuts: Touring Canada’s Regional Cuisine


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Thursday, 28 November 2019

Suddenly, the Chinese Threat to Australia Seems Very Real


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Harvey Proctor: Former MP secures £900k Met payout over 'Nick' claims

Harvey Proctor receives compensation and money for legal costs after bungled abuse investigation.

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Conservatives pledge to boost Ofsted rather than scrap it

Boris Johnson wants to strengthen the education watchdog but opposition parties want a new body.

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Children under 12s can no longer 'commit crime' in Scotland

The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland has raised from eight to 12 following a change in the law.

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Fantasy Concoction


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‘I got HIV my first time’

Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.

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Quiz of the week: What broke Tesla's 'bulletproof' truck?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene

Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.

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How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?

Donald Trump has a history of controversial comments about women, but are his attacks really gendered?

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Shropshire baby deaths: 'This review is our babies' legacy'

The stories of parents whose babies died or were seriously harmed at a Shropshire hospital trust.

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Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims

Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most.

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How to make phone batteries that last longer

A breakthrough in battery technology would be an engineering triumph and spur to other technologies.

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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?

The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.

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Can old fridges be recycled to make new ones?

What happens to your old fridge when it's time to replace it, the BBC's Dougal Shaw reports.

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Wolf of Wall Street show: Step into Jordan Belfort's world

The immersive show where the audience is invited into the tangled world of the infamous stockbroker.

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Hillsborough: The thirty-year search for justice

Families, friends and survivors of the tragedy reflect on their search for answers.

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General election 2019: Row over Boris Johnson debate 'empty chair'

Conservatives say Channel 4 broke impartiality rules while Labour claims the PM is "hiding from scrutiny".

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Elizabeth I revealed as secret scribe of historic manuscript

A historian pieces together clues to establish the author of the work at Lambeth Palace.

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Smartphone 'addiction': Young people 'panicky' when denied mobiles

Psychiatrists warn a quarter of young people have addictive behaviour towards their smartphones.

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7 Killed in Plane Crash in Ontario


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Borneo is burning



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Maltese Businessman Accuses Top Government Officials in Murder of Journalist


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Ice Sculpture Steals Show at U.K. Climate Debate That Boris Johnson Skips


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Wednesday, 27 November 2019

What does a billion pounds actually look like?

The number is thrown around a lot, especially during election campaigning - but what does it mean?

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General election 2019: 'Mental health system fails people'

A gym owner who helps the homeless has called on all the politicians to reshape the mental health service.

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Jaskanwal stopped wearing his turban after being bullied

Struggling with his identity, Jaskanwal recently decided to start wearing it again.

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Immunotherapy offers hope for men with prostate cancer

A small number of men were "super responders" and remained well even after the trial ended.

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General election 2019: Labour vow to plant two billion trees by 2040

The party will set out its £3.7bn "plan for nature" on Thursday, including creating 10 new national parks.

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General election 2019: Johnson vows to help women reach 'full potential'

Boris Johnson says he wants more women in the Tories, as Labour highlights "sexist" comments.

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Netflix 'reactivated' users without permission

Some former Netflix customers are being charged subscription fees, months after closing their accounts.

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Plastic waste rises as 1.5bn 'bags for life' sold, research finds

Households bought 54 "reusable" bags on average last year, research says, prompting calls for a ban.

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Half of students get degree place with lower grades

Admissions service, Ucas, says 49% of 18-year-olds were accepted with lower grades than those advertised.

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'A man tried to choke me during sex without warning'

Research for BBC Radio 5 Live suggests a third of women have experienced unwanted violence during consensual sex.

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Climate Change: Plan to cut carbon emissions from concerts

Scientists team up with group Massive Attack to create blueprint that will 'transform the music industry'.

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Three Women Accuse Gordon Sondland of Sexual Misconduct, Report Says


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Messi Leads Barcelona, but Liverpool and Chelsea Settle for Ties


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University of North Carolina Gives ‘Silent Sam’ Statue to Confederate Group


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TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who criticised China's treatment of Muslims.

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September


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Navy Drops Effort to Expel From SEALs 3 Officers Linked to Gallagher


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More Accusations Emerge Against Flames Coach Bill Peters


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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.

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Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law

The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".

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July


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Asthma Control Is Critical During Pregnancy


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Newspaper headlines: 'Proof NHS is for sale' and PM criticises austerity

Several papers report Labour's claim secret files prove the NHS is up for grabs in a US trade deal.

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Tuesday, 26 November 2019

Beauty-industry bullying 'heartbreaking'

An independent body is needed to investigate claims of bullying in the beauty industry, a trade organisation says.

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Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands

A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide.

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Giuliani Represented Venezuelan Investor in Discussion With Justice Dept.


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Keylor Navas Stifles His Old Teammates in P.S.G.’s Draw With Real Madrid


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Russia’s Doping Violations Are Cheating Its Own Athletes


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Living in Dark Mode


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Trump Says U.S. Will Designate Drug Cartels in Mexico as Terrorist Groups


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It’s Not Just Poor White People Driving a Decline in Life Expectancy


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C.D.C. Reports More E. Coli Illnesses Linked to Romaine Lettuce


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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".

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In White House Turkey Ceremony, President’s Impeachment Jokes Hit Close to the Bone


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The World-Shaking News That You’re Missing


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Death of Colombian Teenager Drives Protesters Back to Streets


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What a Witch Hunt Really Looks Like


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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

President Trump addresses Florida 'homecoming rally'

11/26/19 4:26 PM

Iran Strengthens Response to Protests


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Mysterious 'blob' that caused White House lockdown baffles security officials



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How much! Why are service station snacks so expensive?

A bottle of water costs four times more on the motorway than in a supermarket, mystery shoppers say.

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TikTok Blocks Teen Who Posted About China’s Detention Camps


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What $30 Million Gets in TV Ads


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Pete Buttigieg Responds to Uproar Over Past Comments on Minority Students


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UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank

The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.

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Bad dreams 'help to control fear when awake'

A bad dream during the night may help you to control fear when awake, say researchers.

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Monday, 25 November 2019

Spanish accents spoken in the United States

More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.

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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.

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Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal

The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened?

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Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.

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How China is building a world-beating phone network

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.

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Hong Kong Voted. Is Beijing Listening?


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Son of Deputy from Neighboring County Accused of Killing Sheriff


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Seedless Lemons Make Squeezing a Breeze


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Rabbi Henry Sobel, 75, Dies; Defied Brazil’s Military Rulers


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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo

An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories.

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'How do I go back to the Debbie I was?'

BBC News meets women reversing a gender transition and hears from experts concerned for this vulnerable group.

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Erin Burnett on ruling: This shatters Trump's claim

A federal judge rules that President Donald Trump's former White House counsel Don McGahn must testify to the House of Representatives in its impeachment probe.

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Impeachment Briefing: What Happened Today


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Ethel Johnson, Early Black Wrestling Star, Is Dead at 83


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Google Fires 4 Workers Active in Labor Organizing


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Valencia appoint West Brom's Corberan as new boss

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