Secretary Cardona Delivers Keynote on Reimagining College Admissions at Summit on Equal Opportunity in Higher Education

Thank you, Merhawi, for the introduction and for the passion you have for your fellow students. You embody the American dream. And thank you to Neera Tanden for championing President Biden's commitment to equal opportunity in education. Glad you are where you are—our education system is better because of it. And I'm thrilled you'll be hearing from President Biden's Senior advisor, Mayor Stephen Benjamin later today.

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Standing Shoulder-to-Shoulder

Parents across the country, with different lived experiences, are united by our belief that we can be the catalysts to create transformative change that benefits all children in our public education system. That change can only happen when we commit to truly embracing the power of parent participation, collaboration, and shared responsibility in creating a Continue Reading

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Biden-Harris Administration Approves $130 Million Group Discharge for 7,400 Borrowers from Colorado Locations of CollegeAmerica

The Biden-Harris Administration today announced it will deliver $130 million in automatic relief to 7,400 students who enrolled at Colorado-based locations of CollegeAmerica between Jan. 1, 2006, and July 1, 2020. The U.S. Department of Education (Department) found that CollegeAmerica’s parent company, the Center for Excellence in Higher Education (CEHE), made widespread misrepresentations about the salaries and employment rates of its graduates, the programs it offered, and the terms of a private loan product it offered.

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Biden-Harris Administration Launches Investing in America Education and Workforce Development Summits to Help More Young People Access Good-Paying Jobs in Innovative Industries

The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the launch of the Unlocking Pathways Summit series, a key part of the Raise the Bar: Unlocking Career Success initiative

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Canada out of World Cup after thumping by Australia

Co-hosts Australia keep their Fifa Women's World Cup hopes alive by reaching the second round at the expense of Olympic champions Canada.

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Jack Smith: The special counsel investigating Donald Trump

Jack Smith was a top war crimes prosecutor at The Hague before he began investigating Donald Trump.

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Watch: Farmer plants massive sunflower field in surprise gift for wife

Farmer Lee Wilson says he secretly planted 80 acres of the flowers as a 50th anniversary gift.

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Canada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze

An evacuation order is in place for towns near the US border as fires there swirl out of control.

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Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection.

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Twitter restores Kanye West's account after ban

The US rapper was accused of violating the rules on the social media platform now known as X.

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President Joe Biden acknowledges seventh grandchild for first time

Navy Roberts is the daughter of the president's son Hunter, who was recently sued for child support.

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WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more.

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US nurse and child kidnapped in Haiti, says charity

The US State Department is aware of reports and is in 'regular contact' with Haitian authorities.

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Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue.

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Rivals' silence at Iowa dinner shows Trump's dominance in 2024 race

At key Iowa dinner only one Republican opponent challenged Trump head on - and he was roundly booed.

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Sexual assault survivors laud Biden order reforming military justice

The overhaul puts independent military prosecutors, not commanders, in charge of prosecuting cases.

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Trump, DeSantis and other Republican rivals to share Iowa stage

Until now, Mr Trump has largely shunned appearing at events with rivals over whom he maintains a big lead.

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Kylie Minogue announces Las Vegas residency

Tickets are expected to go on sale on 9 August for a series of shows in Sin City later this year.

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Watch ‘epic’ moment three whales breach in unison

A man in the US has filmed three humpback whales breaching in almost perfect synchronisation off the coast of Massachusetts.

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If you can't stand the heatwave, get a heat officer

Experts say the US is woefully unprepared for record heat, but three cities are leading the way.

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Canada approves historic C$23bn child welfare settlement

The settlement from the Human Rights Tribunal benefits 300,000 people harmed by the welfare system.

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Even cacti struggle under extreme weather

The plants in Arizona are losing their limbs, collapsing and entirely transforming in shape.

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Casino mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10m over sexual harassment claims

Nevada gambling regulators were poised to approve a deal, where the billionaire admits no wrongdoing.

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Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau shuffles cabinet in major overhaul

In seeking a fourth term, Justin Trudeau shuffles his ministers ahead of Canada's next election.

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US lawmaker Greg Casar ends thirst strike after nine hours

Greg Casar calls off his protest over a law to end some protections for outdoor workers in Texas.

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Mitch McConnell says he is 'fine' after freezing at conference

The 81-year-old senator abruptly stops speaking before Republican colleagues escorted him away.

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Stunning shelf cloud seen approaching Manhattan

A severe thunderstorm passed over New York City creating an extraordinary shelf cloud.

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'Grateful' Kevin Spacey cleared of sex assault charges

The Oscar-winning actor cried in court as he was cleared of all nine charges by a jury in London.

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Fed raises interest rates to highest in 22 years

The US central bank has raised borrowing costs sharply as it tries to stabilise prices.

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Canada mosque axe and bear spray attacker sentenced to eight years

Mohammad Omar is jailed after pleading guilty to three terror charges over the attack in Ontario.

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Emmett Till's cousin speaks about the new memorials

Deborah Watts says the planned monuments will ensure Emmett Till's sacrifice is remembered.

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US lawmaker Greg Casar begins thirst strike over heat laws

Greg Casar's protest comes ahead of a rule change that will end some protection for outdoor workers.

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Canada floods: Bodies of two children found in Nova Scotia

The death toll from the floods in Nova Scotia rises to three, with one youth still missing.

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Hollywood prop shop struggles amidst strikes

The actor and writer strikes have brought the film-making industry to a stand-still.

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How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat

With no air con, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat.

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Obamas' chef Tafari Campbell dies in paddleboarding accident

Tafari Campbell, 45, is recovered near the Massachusetts home of Barack and Michelle Obama.

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Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers.

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Secretary Cardona Defends Public Education in Speech to American Federation of Teachers

How we doing AFT?! We good? Full of energy? I am really thrilled to be here. In preparation, I told my wife, hey I am going to be speaking at the AFT Teach conference in DC and she said, you better. She's a paying AFT member herself. Shout out to Marissa. It's great to have so many outstanding educators in DC. To be honest, we could use a few more teachers to address some of the misbehavior in this town. I know it's hotter than hot out there. But it's nothing compared to the heat you've been taking these days.

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Timed Teaser: Where did Matty Healy cause controversy?

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

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Biden to designate national monument for Emmett Till

Till's murder and the activism of his mother Mamie Till-Mobley helped fuel the civil rights movement.

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U.S. Department of Education Strengthens Guidance to Improve Equal Educational Opportunity for Children with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) today released updated policy guidance, which takes immediate effect, to ensure and strengthen the rights and protections guaranteed to children with disabilities and their families under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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Heatwave in US Southwest region to expand east

The heat dome that has baked the Southwest could soon cover much of central and eastern US.

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How this stunning drone footage is teaching us about sharks

With her eye in the sky, Joanna Steidle captures images of the elusive creatures.

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Woman found dead in Montana after suspected grizzly bear encounter

Grizzly bear tracks were found at the scene near Yellowstone National Park, say investigators.

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Novak Djokovic withdraws from Toronto Masters event with fatigue

Novak Djokovic withdraws from next month's Canadian Open in Toronto because of fatigue.

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Barbie movie wins box office battle in US

Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m.

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Elon Musk: Time to say goodbye to Twitter logo

The Twitter owner says he wants to replace the logo with an "X".

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Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed.

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Hollywood strikes: 'Most of us have second jobs'

As big films and TV shows halt production, an actor and screenwriter tell BBC Newsbeat their opinions on the strike.

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Michael Cohen settles legal fee dispute with Trump Organization

Donald Trump's former lawyer had alleged the organisation owed him millions in unpaid legal fees.

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Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms.

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Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation.

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Senator releases FBI source's claim of Biden bribes from Ukraine

The FBI deemed the informant "highly credible", but top Republicans concede the claim is unverified.

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What criminal charges could Trump face in January 6 investigation?

As the former president says he expects to be indicted, we explain what the possible counts could be.

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Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures.

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Powerball: One winning ticket sold for $1.08bn jackpot

The ticket was bought in Los Angeles and has a cash value of $558m before taxes.

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Travis King: North Korea 'not responding to calls' on missing soldier, says US

The US has reached out to the North, but there is still no word on the whereabouts of Travis King.

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Canada wants US skilled workers - and they are interested

A Canadian work permit for US H1-B visa holders hit its cap of 10,000 applicants in only 48 hours.

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Netflix password crackdown fuels subscriber surge

The streaming giant has been hunting for ways to re-ignite growth.

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Gigi Hadid arrested over drug possession in Cayman Islands

The model's bags were searched as she arrived in the Cayman Islands earlier this month.

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What we know so far about Travis King's detention

A soldier who crossed the border from South Korea was reportedly facing disciplinary action.

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Travis King: US soldier in N Korea had been held after fighting in Seoul

Travis King spent time in a detention facility after getting into fights and hitting a police car.

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Migrant girl death in US custody was 'preventable'

Girl, 8, died after a "series of failures" by US border agents, an independent report concludes.

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Bodycam captures moment citizen tackles suspect

An officer was surprised when a suspect on the run was apprehended by a passerby on the sidewalk.

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Tupac Shakur: Police search house over 1996 killing

Nevada police search a Las Vegas home as part of an investigation into the rapper's 1996 killing.

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Michigan attorney general Dana Nessel files charges in fake elector scheme

Sixteen people have been charged for alleged efforts to reverse Joe Biden 2020 election win.

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US heatwave sees hospitals use body-bag ice treatment

Hospitals see an influx of patients suffering extreme effects as heat hits 37C (110F) in Phoenix.

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Millions again under smoke advisory due to Canada wildfires

Smoke returns to the northern and eastern US and parts of Canada as wildfires continue to burn.

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RFK Jr's conspiracy theories and Republican supporters

Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted".

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Watch a parking lot fill with water in seconds in flash flood

A security camera caught the moment a parking lot in Ludlow, Vermont filled with flood water.

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'Massive' search on for children swept away by Pennsylvania floods

A nine-month-old boy and his two-year-old sister were swept away as their family drove to a barbecue.

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Mallory Beach's family wins $15m over Murdaugh boat crash

Mallory Beach died when a boat owned by the prominent South Carolina family crashed in 2019.

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Sir Elton John gives evidence in Kevin Spacey trial

The musician appeared via video link as a defence witness in the actor's sex assault trial.

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Green meteor soars across Southern US

The object could be seen over Louisiana and Mississippi and was caught by various cameras.

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Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating.

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Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday.

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Twitter loses nearly half advertising revenue since Elon Musk takeover

Elon Musk confirms the firm has a heavy debt load and income in June was not what had been expected.

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The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences.

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John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say.

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SAG strike: Why are Hollywood actors on strike?

One TV actor who's worked in Hollywood for a decade says he makes $20,000 (£15,200) a year.

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Young firefighter killed as Canada battles wildfires

Devyn Gale, 19, was struck by a falling tree while clearing brush near Revelstoke, British Columbia.

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SAG strike upends films and shows beyond Hollywood

The ripple effects of the shutdown are being felt in film hubs thousands of kilometres away.

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Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand.

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Winnipeg can remove blockade over indigenous murders, court rules

Protesters blocked the dump after officials said they would not search for the remains of two murdered women.

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SAG strike: Actors join writers on Hollywood picket lines

The industry's biggest shutdown since 1960 has already impacted major films and promotional events.

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The US military revives an idea for stealthy sea power

Powerful new magnets have revived efforts to build a quiet propulsion system for ships and submarines.

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Lisa Marie Presley's cause of death revealed

The only child of music icon Elvis Presley died after being rushed to a hospital on 12 January.

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Republican debates: Trump's rivals in need of a game-changer

Polls show Donald Trump way ahead. His opponents hope that will change when debates begin next month.

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A surfboard-stealing otter is on the run

For weeks, Otter 841 has been stealing and damaging longboards. Now she is evading authorities.

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Sound of Freedom: An unlikely - and controversial - summer movie hit

Critics have linked Sound of Freedom to QAnon conspiracy theories - a charge the filmmakers deny.

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Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California.

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Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice.

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Excessive heat scorches millions across US southwest

Cities like Phoenix, Arizona and El Paso, Texas may see unusually long stretch of intense heat.

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US approves first over-the-counter birth control pill

The government said the move would help reduce women's barriers to accessing contraception.

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Manhattanhenge: New Yorkers disappointed by cloudy sunset

Hordes of onlookers gathered for the perfect shot, but overcast skies spoiled the show.

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The fight over a Confederate statue in Arlington National Cemetery

A Confederate memorial in Arlington National Cemetery is coming down. But what happens next?

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Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval.

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Buffalo shooting victims sue social media platforms and gun distributors

Attorney Ben Crump said the lawsuit targets those who he alleges helped the gunman "load that gun".

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US inflation at slowest rate in more than two years

Inflation rose by 3% in the year to June but US interest rates are expected to rise again.

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US Senator Tommy Tuberville changes course in 'white nationalism' row

Senator Tommy Tuberville acknowledges "white nationalists are racists" after previously disputing the claim.

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Trump loses immunity shield in E Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit

Government lawyers say Mr Trump did not act within the scope of his duties when he disparaged E Jean Carroll.

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Canada probes Nike, Dynasty Gold over alleged use of Uyghur forced labour

Its ethics watchdog is also investigating a gold company over use of forced labour in China operations.

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Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years

Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 slaying of a California couple alongside Charles Manson.

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Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate.

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Northwestern fires football coach Pat Fitzgerald after hazing claims

A former player alleges sexualised hazing rituals at Northwestern, leading to the coach's dismissal.

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Kevin Spacey 'attacked man while he slept' London sex assault trial told

Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey denies sexually assaulting four men between 2001 and 2013.

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Privacy activists slam EU-US pact on data sharing

The deal overcame objections about US intelligence agencies' level of access to European data.

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Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada

Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada.

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Canada's Northwest Territories smash previous temperature records

The hottest day in the Northwest Territories comes as the country battles its worst wildfire season.

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Sex offender Larry Nassar stabbed multiple times in prison

Nassar, who sexually abused gymnasts, is believed to have been stabbed in the chest and the back.

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US storms: Millions under flood warnings in north-east

At least one person dies in New York as flood waters sweep through streets and force road closures.

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Prime: Top US senator calls for probe into KSI and Logan Paul energy drink

Chuck Schumer alleges the drink is being targeted at children despite its high caffeine content.

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One dead in New York flood: Video shows submerged streets

The National Weather Service in the US issued emergency warnings for parts of upstate New York.

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The entrepreneurs celebrating their past failures

Success in business is acclaimed, but a growing global movement wants failure to be celebrated too.

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Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage

Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters.

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Has Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing improved US-China relations?

Polite communication has returned to US-China relations - but progress could easily be knocked back.

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TikTok and Title 42 rumours fuel human smuggling at the US border

TikTok ads and misinformation are driving migrants to multi-billion dollar smuggling organisations.

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Megan Rapinoe: USA midfielder to retire from football at end of NWSL season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season.

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Evan Gershkovich: US confirms Russia contact over prisoner swap for reporter

The White House says it is prepared to do "hard things" to free the American journalist from Russia.

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Manhunt for 'survivalist' murder suspect after jail break

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment.

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Watch as Biden reacts to a bad mic during a speech

The crowd burst into laughter while the US President struggled with microphone difficulties

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Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood?

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The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death.

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Watch: Customers ignore a robber in Atlanta nail salon

A robbery attempt took a turn when patrons and staff chose not to engage with the robber's demands.

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Are wildfires in the US getting worse?

Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people.

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Can Threads make more money than Elon Musks Twitter?

Mark Zuckerberg has made a fortune selling ads on Facebook and Instagram. Will Threads be the same?

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Twitter threatens legal action over Threads app

Its owner Elon Musk says "competition is fine, cheating is not" a day after the rival app launches.

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Iowa teen jailed for killing Spanish teacher over bad grade

The judge says the 2021 murder of the 66-year-old mother-of-three by two Iowa students was "evil".

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OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations".

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Canadian farmer fined for thumbs-up emoji

A judge has ruled the Saskatchewan farmer's expression of assent amounts to a digital signature.

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Californian winemakers are learning firefighting techniques

Winemakers in the Napa Valley are having to battle wildfires affecting vineyards and wineries.

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Pentagon to tighten controls after classified documents leak

The defence department wants a new office for insider threats and systems to detect electronic devices.

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Canada stops advertising with Facebook and Instagram in news row

It's the latest move over a new bill that will force tech giants to pay Canadian media for news content.

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Drone show displays light up the sky on Fourth of July

Some cities are ditching traditional fireworks, citing fire threats and environmental concerns.

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Kevin Spacey grabbed man like a cobra court hears

The man alleges he was grabbed by the Hollywood actor with "such force it was really painful".

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Nxivm cult: US actor Allison Mack released early from prison

The television star pleaded guilty for her role in a sex-trafficking case related to the Nxivm group.

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Wisconsin: Riders trapped upside down for hours on rollercoaster

Eight passengers were safely rescued after the malfunction at the Wisconsin Forest County Festival.

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Biden officials must limit contact with social media firms

A judge bars officials from contacting platforms over "content containing protected free speech".

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Watch: Eating contests fireworks quirky parades as US marks Fourth of July

Americans celebrated Independence Day with eating contents, colourful parades and marching bands.

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Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war

Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month.

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Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff.

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Julian Sands: Actor said mountains were 'more unstable' in last interview

In his last UK interview, the actor said friends believed mountaineering had become too dangerous.

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US maternal deaths doubled in last 20 years study finds

American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.

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Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company.

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Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students

Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students.

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Crack in rollercoaster caught on camera

The 325ft (99m) long coaster had a large crack in one of the support pillars.

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Destructive tornado hits rural Alberta Canada

The rapid tornado that ripped through Mountain View County caused structural damage to many homes.

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Timed Teaser: How did Alan Arkin earn an Oscar?

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

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Joe Biden to meet King Charles and Rishi Sunak in UK visit

US President Joe Biden will meet King Charles at Windsor Castle on 10 July.

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California reparations: How do you put a price on racism?

The state of California is considering giving the descendants of slaves $1.2m each.

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Anita Anand: Presenter interviews Canadian minister with same name

The BBC presenter and Canadian politician joke about all the times they have been mistaken for each other.

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FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Provide Debt Relief and Support for Student Loan Borrowers

No President has fought harder for student debt relief than President Biden, and he's not done yet. President Biden will not let Republican elected officials succeed in denying hardworking Americans the relief they need. In light of the Supreme Court's ruling this morning, President Biden and his Administration have already taken two steps this afternoon aimed at providing debt relief for as many borrowers as possible, as fast as possible, and supporting student loan borrowers:

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How bad is repeat exposure to wildfire smoke?

Over time, exposure stresses the body, damaging the heart and lungs, and can impair cognitive function.

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The Supreme Court flexed its conservative muscles. What comes next?

This week's flurry of decisions showed the sharp divides between the conservative and liberal judges.

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U.S. Department of Education to Launch Application Process to Expand Federal Pell Grant Access for Individuals Who Are Confined or Incarcerated

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) tomorrow will launch a new process through which institutions of higher education can apply to offer postsecondary programs to confined or incarcerated individuals. For the first time in nearly 30 years, as a result of statutory changes enacted through the FAFSA Simplification Act, individuals enrolled in approved prison education programs (PEPs) will be eligible for Federal Pell Grants outside a limited pilot program known as the Second Chance Pell Experiment.

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