Air quality: How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke

With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe.

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Travis Scott will not face criminal charges over Astroworld crowd surge

Ten people died and thousands more were injured in the deadly crowd surge on 5 November 2021.

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President Biden using sleep apnoea treatment device White House says

The president uses a CPAP machine, the White House said after reporters spotted marks on his face.

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Human remains thought to be found in Titan sub debris

US medical professionals will conduct a formal analysis of presumed remains, the coast guard said.

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Delta flight lands safely in Charlotte without front landing gear

The airline called it a "rare occurrence" and said all the passengers and crew members were safe.

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Pregnant living in a car and battling a Texas heatwave

Bella De La Cruz is among those in San Antonio, Texas, struggling amid record-setting temperatures.

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Video shows wreckage of Titan submersible brought ashore

Parts of the tourist sub that imploded on a dive to the Titanic have been lifted out of the water at St John's.

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Madonna postpones tour after stay in intensive care

Madonna postpones world tour after stay in intensive care with serious bacterial infection.

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Plan to slice New York pizza oven emissions by 75% causes backlash

The mayor weighed in over pushback on plans to reduce emissions from wood and coal-fired pizza ovens.

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Ryan Seacrest to replace Pat Sajak on Wheel of Fortune

The US TV personality will begin hosting the iconic game show in 2024 alongside co-host Vanna White.

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WTA commits to equal prize money at combined events by 2027 and non-combined by 2033

The WTA commits to securing equal prize money at events where both men and women feature by 2027, and at non-combined events by 2033.

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Drinks giant Diageo ends 'broken' Diddy partnership

The move comes after pop star Diddy accused the firm of neglecting his tequila brand because of his race.

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'Heat dome' set to persist in southern US

Above average temperatures and high humidity are likely to continue in Texas and other southern US states.

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Major research lost after cleaner turned off fridge lawsuit says

A US institute alleges it lost 25 years of work because a man wanted to stop "annoying" alarms.

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Trump heard on CNN tape discussing secret documents

CNN obtained audio from a meeting in which Donald Trump acknowledges keeping a classified document.

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Olivia Chow wins crowded race for mayor of Toronto

Canada's most populous city elected a new mayor after a race that focused on affordability and public safety.

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Man and stepson die after hiking in Texas heat

The stepdad was reportedly killed in a car accident after he went to seek help for the teenager.

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Top court stops North Carolina school's skirt dress code for girls

The school argued its policy would promote girls as "fragile vessels" to be treated "gently".

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Louisiana electoral map: Supreme Court clears way for a new majority-black district

The current congressional map raised concerns that black voting power had been diluted in the state.

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Barack Obama: Row in India over former US president's remarks on Muslim rights

Mr Obama said last week that India may "start pulling apart" if minority rights weren't protected.

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MLB London Series: St Louis Cardinals beat Chicago Cubs in game two to level series

It was honours even at London Stadium this weekend as Major League Baseball made its long-awaited return to the UK.

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Picking a fair Florida jury for Donald Trump could prove a herculean task

Biased jurors must be weeded out in a state where Mr Trump receives both strong support and disdain.

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Teenager on sub took Rubik's Cube to break record mother tells BBC

In her first interview, Christine Dawood told the BBC she lost hope when the 96-hour mark passed.

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Titan sub implosion: US Coast guard launches investigation to recover debris

The high-level investigation has the power to recommend civil or criminal charges.

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Titanic sub firm: A maverick rule-breaking founder and a tragic end

Stockton Rush wanted to be known as an innovator. It didn't seem to matter how he did it.

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Polar Prince: Support ship docks at Canadian harbour as rescue operations wind down

Canadian investigators in Newfoundland are examining the main support ship after sub's implosion.

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Intelligence report says US split on Covid-19 origins

A declassified report finds no direct evidence the virus came from a lab, but adds it can't be ruled out.

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Four ways the end of Roe v Wade has changed America

After a Supreme Court ruling, many states banned abortion - but now more Americans want it kept legal.

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Migrant deaths: 'I saw the boat sink under my feet'

A survivor of two boat sinkings tells his story in the deadliest year for migrants in the Americas.

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Businessman says he declined doomed trip on Titan

Jay Bloom, a Las Vegas investor, says he and his son changed their mind because of safety concerns.

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In losing Titan St John's mulls a familiar tragedy

"Joy and sorrow were always communal rights in small maritime communities" like the Canadian city.

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तेज गर्मी और लू से होने वाली मौत पर लगाम कैसे लगाएं"

 "तेज गर्मी और लू से होने वाली मौत पर लगाम कैसे लगाएं"

गर्मी के मौसम के दौरान जब धरती पर तेज गर्मी और लू की लहरें आती हैं, तो इनका असर मनुष्यों पर अधिकांश समय के लिए नकारात्मक होता है। इन तत्वों के कारण लोगों को गर्मी से होने वाली बीमारियों, तनाव और यहां तक कि मौत का सामना करना पड़ सकता है। यदि हम अपने आप को इन खतरनाक प्रभावों से बचाना चाहते हैं, तो हमें उचित तरीके से तैयारी करनी चाहिए। इस निबंध में, हम तेज गर्मी और लू से होने वाली मौत पर लगाम लगाने के कुछ महत्वपूर्ण उपायों पर चर्चा करेंगे।

गर्मी के मौसम में सबसे महत्वपूर्ण उपाय है सुरक्षित रहना। लू के समय में बाहर रहने से बचें और धूप में अधिक समय न बिताएं। अगर जरूरत पड़े तो धूप में बाहर जाने से पहले हाथ, सिर और पैरों को धकेलें, और एक ऊष्मा संरक्षक टोपी, धुपटी या छतरी का उपयोग करें। जब आप घर में हों, तो अपने आसपास के कमर

े को शून्य तापमान पर रखें और एयर कंडीशनर, पंखे या वेंटिलेशन के साथ ठंडा रखें। रोजाना शरीर को पर्याप्त मात्रा में पानी पिएं और ताजगी बनाए रखने के लिए फलों और सब्जियों का सेवन करें।

दूसरा महत्वपूर्ण कदम तनाव को कम करना है। गर्मी के दौरान तनाव और तनाव की स्तिथि इंसान के लिए और भी हानिकारक हो सकती हैं, क्योंकि ये रोगों के लिए एक आम कारक हैं। इसलिए, योग, ध्यान और अवकाश के समय विश्राम करना आवश्यक होता है। दिन में सबसे ठंडा समय सुबह और शाम होता है, इसलिए इस समय को उपयोग करके स्वस्थ रहें और तनाव को कम करें। समय-समय पर शरीर को ठंडा करने के लिए घर में नहाने का प्रयास करें और सुबह-शाम शरीर को आराम दें।

सबसे महत्वपूर्ण बात, जो हमेशा ध्यान देना चाहिए, है हाइड्रेशन। गर्मी के दौरान शरीर में पानी की कमी हो जाती है, जो विषाणुओं के साथ तापमान को विनाशकारी बना सकती है। इसलिए, रोजाना कम से कम आठ से दस ग

िलास पानी पिएं और ताजगी बनाए रखने के लिए नारियल पानी, नींबू पानी और जलजीरा जैसे पेय पदार्थों का सेवन करें। अपने शरीर के हाइड्रेशन को बनाए रखने के लिए सिट्रस फलों और सब्जियों का भी उपयोग करें, क्योंकि वे पानी से भरपूर होते हैं।

इसके अलावा, अपने स्वास्थ्य की जांच रखने के लिए नियमित रूप से डॉक्टर की सलाह लेना भी अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है। यदि आपको गर्मी के कारण अलसीपन, अजीब संक्रमण, त्वचा विकार या किसी अन्य गंभीर समस्या का आभास होता है, तो तुरंत चिकित्सा सहायता लें। एक अनुभवी चिकित्सक आपको सही दिशा में मार्गदर्शन करेगा और आपको स्वस्थ रहने में मदद करेगा।

समर का मौसम चुनौतिपूर्ण हो सकता है, लेकिन यदि हम उचित तरीके से तैयारी करें, तो हम तेज गर्मी और लू से होने वाली मौत से बच सकते हैं। सुरक्षित रहने, तनाव को कम करने, हाइड्रेशन का ध्यान रखने और नियमित चिकित्सा सहायता लेने से हम अपने जीवन को स

ुरक्षित बना सकते हैं। इस प्रकार, हम एक स्वस्थ और सुरक्षित गर्मी का आनंद ले सकते हैं बिना किसी चिंता के.....

Temu: Risk fast-fashion website uses forced labour

The claims arise from an investigation into a US law barring imports made with Uyghur labour.

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Titan sub: 'The only solace is that they didn't suffer for days' - David Mearns

Underwater search expert David Mearns reflects on the loss of five people aboard the Titan submersible.

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Canada police name 16 victims in Manitoba highway crash

Grandfathers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers were among those lost in deadly Manitoba crash.

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Daughter of French explorer speaks

Sidonie Nargeolet said her father, oceanographer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, is at the place where he hoped to be.

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The NBA draft star and a death that changed America

Len Bias turned from feel-good story to cautionary tale in the space of two fateful days in 1986. The young basketball player's death set in train two imponderable questions that sparked fascination and fear.

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She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

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Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender transition treatment for minors

A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment.

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Toxic algae kills hundreds of dolphins and sea lions on California coast

Some experts say climate change is expanding toxic algal blooms, causing distress for marine mammals.

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PGA Tour LIV Golf & DP World Tour merger: Sport's leading figures called to testify at Senate hearing

Figures from golf have been invited to testify at a US Senate hearing into the merger between the PGA, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

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Titanic tourist submersible: Search relocated after noises heard

A tourist sub missing during a dive on the wreck of the Titanic has just over a day’s oxygen left.

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St John's ready to help in search for missing Titanic sub

Coast guard vessels are being sent to the Canadian east coast city, which is 600km from the Titanic wreck.

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Bear dangles from house window trying to escape

A neighbour captured the moment an uninvited guest tried to leave a Colorado home it broke into.

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The search for the missing Titanic sub and how it might be rescued

Rescue teams are in a race against time as they battle poor visibility in a huge search area.

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Julian Sands: New search fails to find missing actor five months after

Julian Sands: New search fails to find missing actor five months after

Julian Sands - who is best known for role opposite Helena Bonham Carter in 1985 film A Room With A View - went missing in the San Gabriel mountains in southern California in January

fresh search for British actor Julian Sands - who disappeared on a hike in California mountains five months ago - has found no trace of the missing star.

The 65-year-old was first reported missing in the Mount Baldy region of the San Gabriel mountains on 13 January.

Searches were temporarily called off in March due to bad weather and the

The Yorkshire-born actor is best-known for his roles in films A Room With A View, Leaving Las Vegas and Warlock, as well as TV appearances on 24, Smallville and Banshee.

Since moving to LA in 2021, Sands has appeared in the Jack Lowden and Peter Capaldi-led drama Benediction, the John Malkovich films The Survivalist and Seneca: On The Creation Of Earthquakes, and several horror films.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said search efforts in the Mount Baldy wilderness continued on Saturday.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said search efforts in the Mount Baldy wilderness continued on Saturday.

"Unfortunately, Mr Sands was not located," it said.

"Saturday's search included over 80 search and rescue volunteers, deputies, and staff. Their efforts were supported by two helicopters, and drone crews.

"Aviation resources inserted search teams into remote areas across Mount Baldy and conducted aerial search and assessments efforts. Additionally, drone crews searched areas inaccessible to ground crews.

Search expert speaks of friends missing on sub

David Mearns, who helped in the search for footballer Emiliano Sala, knows two of the five people missing on the Titanic sub.

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Bebe Rexha: Man charged with throwing phone at star 'thought it would be funny'

A 27-year-old has been charged with assault after throwing his phone at Bebe Rexha during a concert.

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Titanic tourist submersible: Rescuers scan ocean as clock ticks

The US and Canada are urgently searching for a tourist submersible not seen since Sunday.

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Titanic tourist submersible: My trip aboard the sub

CBS journalist David Pogue says it will be challenging for rescuers to find the vessel in time.

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US south hit with heatwave and severe weather

A funnel cloud was spotted in Oklahoma as severe weather hits the US south.

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Titanic tourist sub goes missing sparking search

Submersible used to take tourists to view wreck of Titanic goes missing in Atlantic Ocean, sparking search and rescue mission.

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Bebe Rexha rushed off stage after a phone hits her in the face

The pop star collapsed to the floor after being hit in the face during a concert in New York.

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Houston rapper Big Pokey dies aged 48

He was best known as a member of the Screwed Up Click, an influential group of Houston-based artists

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US Open 2023: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim first major title in Los Angeles

Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.

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Antony Blinken hails 'candid' talks on high stakes China trip

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is the first US diplomat to visit China in almost five years.

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She was denied an abortion in Texas - then she almost died

Over a dozen women are suing Texas after being denied abortions they say were medically necessary.

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'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes.

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Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks

The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension.

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Michael Jordan to sell Charlotte Hornets NBA team

US media reports the team is worth an estimated $3bn (£2bn) but details of the deal are undisclosed.

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Organizations Across the Country Commit to Supporting School Infrastructure and Sustainability

Since February, the U.S. Department of Education has invited national, regional, and local non-profits, foundations, businesses, and community-based organizations to share their bold commitment(s) to advance school sustainability, encompassing infrastructure, health, environmental sustainability education, climate, and environmental justice in America. Over 30 organizations made commitments, ranging from local efforts to national campaigns. These commitments demonstrate

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Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92

His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America".

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Court artists on their three very different Trumps

Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it?

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USA v Mexico: Four players sent off and game paused for homophobic chanting

Four players are sent off and the game is paused because of homophobic chants as the United States beat Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League semi-final.

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Allyson Felix: Olympic great calls for better maternity care for black women after Tori Bowie's death

Olympic great Allyson Felix calls for better maternity care for black women to ensure the death of team-mate Tori Bowie is "not in vain".

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iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

Foxconn, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.

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Jack Teixeira: US airman formally charged over leaking Pentagon documents

Jack Teixeira, 21, is charged with transmitting classified defence documents on a gaming website.

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Otter dunks her way to fame at Oregon Zoo

Zoo staff trained Juno how to slam dunk several years ago in order to exercise her elbow joints.

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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting accused to learn his fate

The prosecution says in closing arguments the alleged gunman "hunted" the Pittsburgh victims.

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New York jury votes to indict man who strangled NYC subway rider

A New York grand jury has indicted a former US Marine who was filmed placing a homeless man in a fatal chokehold on a subway train, reports say. The choice comes after investigators last month accused Daniel Penny of second-degree homicide for killing road entertainer Jordan Neely. The fantastic jury choice was essential for examiners to officially charge Mr Penny, who is free on bail. Mr Penny says he was acting with good reason during the 1 May occurrence. A legal counselor for Mr Neely's family told CBS News, the BBC's US accomplice, that the family had been educated regarding the fantastic jury's choice. The formal charging record is supposed to be uncovered sometime in the not too distant future. Whenever viewed as at fault for second-degree homicide, he could have to carry out upwards of 15 years in jail. The 24-year-old previous Marine was captured on 12 May after at first being permitted by police to leave the location of Mr Neely's demise. He was put in binds and drove into a police headquarters prior to being delivered on a $100,000 (£80,000) in real money bail. On Sunday, Mr Penny delivered a video via virtual entertainment saying he didn't mean to kill Mr Neely, a 30-year-old vagrant who was supposedly yelling at tram riders before the battle started. "There's a typical confusion that Marines don't get frightened," he said in the video. "We're really shown one of our basic beliefs is fortitude, and boldness isn't the shortfall of dread yet the way that you handle dread," he added, saying he felt a sense of urgency to stand up to Mr Neely as he acted whimsically towards travelers. "I was frightened for myself however I checked out there were ladies and kids, he was hollering in front of them saying these dangers. I just couldn't stand by." What has been going on with Jordan Neely? Grievers request equity at Jordan Neely memorial service Video of the episode caught by an independent writer on the train shows the previous Marine holding Mr Neely around the neck for two minutes and 55 seconds. In the video delivered on Sunday, Mr Penny said the entire association was under five minutes. "I was paying attention to music at that point, and he was hollering, so I took my earphones out to hear what he was shouting," he said. Media subtitle, Watch: Bound Daniel Penny accompanied out of police headquarters a month ago "Furthermore, the three primary dangers that he rehashed again and again was 'I will kill you,' 'I'm ready to go to prison forever,' and 'I'm willing to pass on.'" Group of Mr Neely say that the second-degree homicide allegation ought to be moved up to kill. The killing stunned the city and prompted inquiries concerning the security of public travel and treatment for insane destitute New Yorkers.

Is the US trying to kill crypto?

The digital asset industry, already in turmoil, now faces a full-fledged battle with regulators.

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If Trump isn't a spy why is he being charged under the Espionage Act?

Few cases involving the US Espionage Act revolve around suspects accused of acting on behalf of a enemy.

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New York jury votes to indict man who strangled NYC subway rider

Daniel Perry faces second-degree manslaughter charge for killing street performer Jordan Neely.

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Harvard morgue manager charged with selling body parts

Cedric Lodge is charged with stealing "heads, brains, skin and bones" from donated human remains.

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Tornadoes and 'very large hail' threaten southern US

One twister has already touched down in Alabama and yet more severe hailstorms are forecast.

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US holds interest rates steady in first since 2022

The bank has already raised rates 10 times since March 2022 as it fights inflation.

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Three ways Trump may try to delay or dismiss documents trial

After the former president pleads not guilty, legal experts explain what his strategy might be next.

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White House bans three guests after topless video at Pride party

TikTok star Rose Montoya says being topless in Washington is legal and she had no desire to be vulgar.

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US author Cormac McCarthy dies aged 89

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Road has died aged 89, his publisher says.

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Canada police investigating China meddling claims

The RCMP said it has more than 100 files open on foreign interference into Canadian affairs.

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US sprinter died from complications in childbirth

American sprinter Tori Bowie, who died in May at the age of 32, died from complications in childbirth, her agent says.

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Timed Teaser: What is the 'elixir of life' in meat?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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JP Morgan agrees to settle lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victim

The largest US bank says it regrets its relationship with "monstrous" sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

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Joni Mitchell makes triumphant return to the stage

Supported by a host of famous fans, the star played her first headline show in more than 20 years.

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Tony Awards 2023: Jodie Comer wins as Ariana DeBose hosts unscripted

The Tony Awards, Broadway's biggest night, saw success for several British names on Sunday.

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Michael Travis Leake, US musician, detained in Russia

Russian state television broadcast footage from Mr Leake's trial that showed him locked in a metal cage.

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Conor McGregor stunt: Mascots being punched 'not the brightest thing' says UFC's Dana White

Mascots being punched is not "the brightest thing in the world", UFC boss Dana White says after Conor McGregor reportedly injured an NBA mascot in a promotional stunt.

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Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.

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Donald Trump: Former president to make first speech since federal charges announced

Mr Trump will speak at a Republican Party convention in Georgia before moving onto North Carolina.

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Canadian province of Quebec sees progress in wildfire battle

Quebec has seen improvements in the last 48 hours but country's west coast warns fire challenges ahead.

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US couple struggle to bank huge haul of pennies

A couple in Los Angeles attempt to cash in dozens of bags filled with the coins found in a basement.

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How Republican voters reacted to Trump's indictment

As Mr Trump is charged under the Espionage Act, conservatives on our panel are angry and shocked.

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Mike Batayeh dead: Breaking Bad actor dies aged 52

The actor died suddenly at home in his sleep due to a heart attack, his family tells US media.

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'Violations of those laws put our country at risk'

Special counsel Jack Smith says: "We have one set of laws in this country and they apply to everyone."

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Supreme Court backs Jack Daniel's in dog toy row

"This case is about dog toys and whiskey, two items seldom appearing in the same sentence," a judge wrote.

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Donald Trump indicted in classified documents case

The former president says he has been summoned to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday.

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Canada wildfires: Global help arrives as Quebec fights ‘historic’ fires

With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US.

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Girl, 10, found after spending night lost in US Cascade mountains

Wearing a T-shirt and jeans, the girl slept between two trees as temperatures dropped to 38F (3C).

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Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

The new Atlantic Declaration between the UK and US "sets a new standard for economic cooperation", Rishi Sunak says.

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Sarah Jessica Parker to make West End debut with husband Matthew Broderick

The Sex and the City actress will star opposite her husband Matthew Broderick in Plaza Suite.

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U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Resolves Sexual Harassment Compliance Review of Val Verde Unified School District in California

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced today that the Val Verde Unified School District in California has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure the district’s compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 when responding to notice of sexual harassment of its students by other students and employees.

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Killing Eve star Jodie Comer halts Broadway show due to wildfire smoke

Jodie Comer left the stage saying she had trouble breathing due to poor air caused by Canada fires.

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Affirmative action: Why this teen says he was rejected by top US colleges

Rutvij failed to get into an elite Ivy League university. Was he a victim of discrimination?

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How to keep safe from wildfire smoke in 80 seconds

Canada fires are sending smoke across the region and creating dangerous conditions.

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The Iron Sheik: WWE wrestling champion dies at 81

During the peak of his wrestling career in the 1980s he faced many greats, including Hulk Hogan.

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Florida woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbour

Susan Louise Lorincz says she shot the mother of four in self defence - a claim that police deny.

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Florida admits role in flying migrants to California

California says it is investigating after two planes carrying migrants landed in Sacramento.

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Vision Pro: BBC editor tries out Apple's $3,499 headset

Zoe Kleinman shares her thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality device after its big launch.

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Terrorism ruling first for Canada 'incel' attack

A judge has found that a deadly attack on a Toronto massage parlour in 2020 was an act of terror.

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Atlanta 'Cop City': Money approved for controversial training centre

Opponents say the training centre will destroy a vital forest and lead to militarisation of police.

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Colorado wildlife officer frees bear from inside a car

The uninvited guest managed to open the door of the vehicle and went in it to get dog food left inside.

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Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024

The former New Jersey governor enters the Republican race for the White House in 2024.

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US presidential election 2024: Trump's top Republican challengers

The former president could face a stiff challenge for his party's 2024 presidential nomination.

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Microsoft to pay $20m for child privacy violations

The tech giant used data collected from child Xbox users without telling parents, US regulators say.

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Robert Hanssen: Convicted US spy found dead in Colorado prison

Robert Hanssen had received more than $1.4m in cash, diamonds and money paid into Russian accounts.

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Timed Teaser: Who is no longer world's richest person?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Can Pence woo evangelicals away from Trump?

The former vice-president was his boss's ambassador to the Christian right - he needs them to win in 2024.

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Jim Hines: First sprinter to run 100m in under 10 seconds dies

Jim Hines, the American Olympic champion, broke the record in 1968 at the US Championships.

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US charges crypto giant Binance with 'web of deception'

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said his team was "standing by" to ensure that the platform remained stable.

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Watch as Chinese warship steers near US destroyer

The US Navy says one of its destroyers was forced to slow down after a Chinese warship cut in front of it in the Taiwan Strait.

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Elon Musk: Twitter snaps up top NBCUniversal executive

It comes just weeks after NBCUniversal's head of advertising Linda Yaccarino was named as Twitter's CEO.

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No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case

The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.

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Parents clash in Pride protest at US primary school

Violence erupts in a Los Angeles suburb as rival protesters trade accusations of indoctrination and bigotry.

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Utah primary schools ban Bible for 'vulgarity and violence'

The ban followed a parental complaint that the book has content unsuitable for children.

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YouTube stops deleting false 2020 election claims

The move, ahead of the 2024 elections, is a reversal of its policy put in place after the 2020 vote.

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Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?

The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Eight-year-old who died in border custody repeatedly denied ambulance

A nurse who saw the girl four times on the day she died refused multiple requests from her parents.

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Eating disorder group pulls chatbot sharing diet advice

The US National Eating Disorder Association is investigating reports the chatbot shared harmful advice.

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West Ham: Players walk off pitch after alleged racial abuse at seven-a-side tournament in US

Former West Ham players walked off the pitch during a seven-a-side tournament in the United States after one of their team was allegedly racially abused.

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Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Dev Shah defeats Charlotte Walsh after she fails to correctly spell "daviely" in an earlier round.

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Are tornadoes in the US getting worse?

They are largely unpredictable and unforeseeable but are twisters becoming a more serious threat?

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How gun violence is reshaping American lives

Avoiding public places, moving home... how the threat of random gunfire is changing the way people live.

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US President Joe Biden trips and falls at Colorado event

The US president was handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy.

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Joe Biden falls during graduation ceremony

The US president was shaking hands with an Air Force Academy graduate when he fell on stage.

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Spirit Airlines and Air Canada delays reported after separate IT issues

The airlines warn of severe flight delays after both reported technical issues on Thursday.

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Debt ceiling deal: US House overwhelmingly passes bill

The Senate must approve the deal and send it to the president's desk this weekend to avoid a default.

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Amazon to pay $30m over Alexa and Ring privacy violations

It will also pay out after allowing employees of its Ring doorbell system access to customer recordings.

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A potential UFO was actually a Bart Simpson balloon

Scott Kelly, a former astronaut and pilot, discusses the moment he mistook an inflated cartoon character for a UFO.

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Diddy says Diageo neglected his tequila due to race

The artist says the business relationship with the drinks giant was "tainted by racial prejudices".

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