Man charged with leaking Donald Trump tax returns

He is also accused of stealing tax return details of "thousands" of the US's "wealthiest individuals".

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New York floods: Basement rescues spark climate change concerns

About 100,000 New Yorkers live in basement homes that climate change has remade into "death traps".

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Michael Oher: Judge ends conservatorship for Blind Side family

The judge has ended the conservatorship but the legal feud between Mr Oher and the Tuohys continues.

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Archive footage from the scene of Tupac's murder

The hip-hop legend was shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.

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Obituary: Dianne Feinstein, trailblazing senator who defied CIA and White House

The Senate's longest-serving woman broke gender barriers, but her age was an issue late in her career.

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Videos show New York inundated by flooding

Torrential rain has brought New York City to a near-standstill, with large areas hit by flash floods.

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US offers $5m reward for information on Ecuador election assassination

The US wants to find those behind the killing of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio last month.

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Saskatchewan premier vows to veto ruling on school pronoun policy

A judge has paused a Saskatchewan policy requiring parental consent if a young student changes pronouns.

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Peruvian man charged with sending hoax bomb threats in the US

Prosecutors say the suspect was retaliating against teen girls who refused to send him explicit pictures.

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Impeachment hearing: Republicans promise revealing evidence

GOP-called witnesses tell committee there is not enough evidence yet for impeachment

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What Travis King's freedom means... in 75 seconds

Here is what the soldier's release means for US relations with North Korea and China.

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Meta announces AI chatbots with 'personality'

At Meta's first in-person event since before the pandemic, Mark Zuckerberg announced his AI plans.

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Highlighting Climate Solutions in California on the 2023 Green Strides Tour

By: Naomi Stern, Federation of American Scientists Environmental Sustainability and Infrastructure Impact Fellow, U.S. Department of Education This September, I had the honor of participating in the 2023 Green Strides Tour in California. As a fellow with the U.S. Department of Education, I knew that the schools and districts we would visit represent diverse examples

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Landmark Final Rules to Protect Consumers from Unaffordable Student Debt and Increase Transparency

The Biden-Harris Administration today released final regulations that establish the most effective set of safeguards ever against unaffordable debt or insufficient earnings for postsecondary students. The final rule has two key parts:

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Justin Trudeau apologises after Nazi veteran honoured in parliament

The prime minister says it was a mistake that "deeply embarrassed parliament and Canada".

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Trump and Biden woo striking workers in preview of 2024

The duelling appearances are an early skirmish in the battle for working Americans' vote next year.

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Cassidy Hutchinson: Five things we learned from latest Trump aide book

Cassidy Hutchinson book alleges sexual assault at a rally and burning of documents in the White House.

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Trump committed fraud in NY, judge finds

Donald Trump committed fraud by inflating his wealth to get cheap loans, US judge rules in civil lawsuit case.

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U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $35 Million to Develop Personnel in Support of Children with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Education’s (Department) Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has awarded more than $35 million in funding for 138 new awards supporting personnel preparation, ongoing professional learning, and leadership development to increase the number of well-prepared, diverse and effective personnel serving children with disabilities.

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Fact-checking Donald Trump's claim that wind turbines kill whales

The former president blamed wind farms for a spike in whale deaths - but his claims don't stand up.

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Watch elderly man air rescued after cliff fall

Authorities responded to a hiker who had fallen from a cliff next to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

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JP Morgan settles Epstein lawsuits with US Virgin Islands and Jes Staley

It will pay the US Virgin Islands to resolve a lawsuit over its alleged ties with the convicted sex offender.

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Second Republican debate: When is it and what to expect

Six candidates will battle it out in California, with frontrunner Donald Trump absent again.

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Over 340 first responders have died from 9/11 illnesses

As many have now died from complications as died in the attacks, the Fire Department of New York says.

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Hollywood strike: Which shows will return as writers' strike ends?

A tentative deal between writers and studios means some favourites could be back in production soon.

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Faramarz Javidzad: US-Iranian dual national dies at Evin prison

Iranian authorities deny claims that Faramarz Javidzad's death was due to a lack of medical care.

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Family in 'unbearable pain' after alligator kills woman named as Sabrina Peckham in Florida

Breauna Dorris says her mother may have been walking to or from a campsite when the animal attacked.

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What happens in a US government shutdown?

The US is days away from a shutdown. Here's a summary of why it's happening and what to expect.

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Canada row over parliament praise for Ukrainian Nazi war veteran

The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologises for honouring a man who served in a Nazi unit.

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Hollywood writers in deal to end US studio strike

Screenwriters hail an "exceptional" tentative deal to end a strike that has halted film and TV production.

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Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate

With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up.

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Woman's body found in jaws of 13ft Florida alligator identified

A witness raised the alarm after seeing the large animal clutching human remains in a canal.

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Simone Biles: Olympic champion responds to viral video of black girl not given medal

The Olympic champion says "there is no room for racism in sport" after footage from Ireland went viral.

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Trudeau facing cold reality after lonely week on world stage

As tensions with India rise, Canada is calling its friends - but they're not answering.

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Nursery boy's fentanyl death provokes horror in Bronx

Residents of New York City's Bronx said the child's death is a symptom of a much larger problem.

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Incendiary remark on Sikh's murder stokes debate in Canada diaspora

An inflammatory comment by one commentator lays bare a sense of political friction in the diaspora.

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Canadian mother and twins charged with pretending to be Inuit

The three women allegedly claimed indigenous status to claim benefits and scholarships.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Supports to Increase Reach of Mental Health Services and Professionals in Schools

The Biden-Harris Administration today is announcing a $2.6 million award to support mental health services and professionals in schools, further delivering on a key priority of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System will establish a national Mental Health Evaluation, Training, Research, and Innovation Center for Schools (METRICS) to increase support and offer new resources for schools nationwide on training mental health professionals and providing school-based mental health services.

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Video shows car rolling over and narrowly missing officer

A regular car chase became a near-death experience when a suspect’s car swerved off the road.

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California sues anti-abortion groups for saying pregnancy-ending pill can be reversed

The attorney-general said people deserved trustworthy guidance, not "lies and misinformation".

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India suspends visas for Canadians as row escalates

Relations have plummeted since Canada's PM linked India to the killing of a Sikh separatist leader.

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Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge

Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death.

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Elijah McClain pleaded 'I can't breathe' before he died, trial hears

Opening statements begin in the first of three trials over the 2019 death of a black Colorado man.

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US returns Egon Schiele art stolen by Nazis to heirs

Jewish performer Fritz Grünbaum, who owned the Egon Schiele pieces, was killed by the Nazis in 1941.

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US voters on aid: 'Of course I want Ukraine to win, but...'

The US is the largest donor to Ukraine in terms of money spent, but do Americans support the cause?

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Who was Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar?

Hardeep Singh Nijjar's fatal shooting in June placed him at the center of a rift between India and Canada.

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Fentanyl found under nap mats at New York nursery kills child - US officials

The deadly drug was found under mats that children use for naps, investigators say.

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New footage shows historic World War II shipwrecks in the Pacific

An underwater mission spotted never-seen remnants from three ships from the Battle of Midway.

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Trudeau: We are not looking to 'provoke' India

The Canadian president urged India to 'take this matter with the utmost seriousness'.

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U.S. Department of Education Announces 2023 Blue Ribbon Schools

The U.S. Department of Education today recognized 353 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023.

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Gary Woodland: Former US Open champion has surgery to remove brain tumour

Gary Woodland, the 2019 US Open winner, is recovering after surgery to remove a brain tumour.

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Ray Epps: Target of Capitol riot conspiracy theories charged over January 6

Ray Epps, who conspiracy theorists accused of being an FBI agent, is charged with disorderly conduct.

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Marilyn Manson fined for blowing nose on concert camerawoman

The singer will perform 20 hours of community service and pay $1,400 in fines for the "egregious" act.

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Debris found from F-35 jet in South Carolina after US pilot ejected

The F-35B fighter jet went missing on Sunday after a "mishap", leading officials to ask for public help.

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How Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder in Canada fuelled tensions with India

Hundreds of Sikhs have protested the Indian state after the killing of a prominent leader in Canada.

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Jennifer Wexton: Virginia Democrat diagnosed with rare neurological illness

Democrat Jennifer Wexton, 55, said she will not seek re-election in 2024 due to her diagnosis.

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Vivek Ramaswamy: Six things the Republican presidential candidate believes

The Republican presidential candidate has been criticised for his plans to remove a visa programme.

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Police officer rescues trapped driver in flooded car

Video footage shows an officer wading through waist-deep water and using a baton to smash a window.

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US military asks for public's help to find F-35 fighter jet

Officials are unable to locate the F-35 jet after its pilot safely ejected from it in South Carolina.

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Ex-officer who put handcuffed woman in car hit by train avoids jail

Jordan Steinke will serve 30 months on probation following the 2022 incident.

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Drew Barrymore apology: Star halts talk show until writers strike ends

She issued a tearful apology for continuing her talk show while her unionised writers were on strike.

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How the fentanyl crisis' fourth wave has hit every corner of the US

The epidemic's staggering scale and its infiltration of communities across the nation is laid bare in a new study.

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Ken Paxton: Texas Attorney General acquitted of corruption charges

Ken Paxton has always denied wrongdoing and called the impeachment a 'politically motivated sham'.

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Ovidio Guzmán-López: El Chapo's son extradited to the US

Ovidio Guzmán-López is suspected of being one of the leaders of the notorious Sinaloa cartel.

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What are Concerned Women for America concerned about?

Ahead of a speech by Donald Trump, we asked these social conservatives what will decide their vote.

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CIA identifies second officer involved in 'Argo' mission

The elaborate mission to rescue six US diplomats later inspired Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning film.

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Raising the Bar for Consistent School Attendance

By: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education National and State data sets released over the past several weeks underscore the need for urgent, collective action to improve regular school attendance. While the latest data reflect the 2021-22 school year, when impacts of the pandemic were much more acute, it is important to note that rates Continue Reading

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Li Shangfu: Top US envoy questions China defence minister’s absence

Li Shangfu's absence in recent weeks has triggered speculation of a corruption purge in the military.

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Watch: US CCTV shows airport staff allegedly stealing from bags

Surveillance footage shows two officers at Miami International Airport allegedly taking cash from bags.

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Ukraine's Zelensky expected to meet Biden during US trip

The visit comes as US lawmakers debate sending another $24bn (£19bn) to Ukraine.

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Egon Schiele art seized in US over Holocaust claim

Heirs of a Jewish collector who died in a concentration camp say the artwork is stolen.

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Florida Governor DeSantis defies CDC Covid boosters guidance

The DeSantis administration has advised against boosters for those under 65, countering US health experts.

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Stars auction dog walks and dinner to help crews on SAG-AFTRA strike

Would you rather have Adam Scott walk your dog, or Lena Dunham paint a mural in your house?

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Million-dollar sweater: Bids pour in for Diana's sheep jumper

The jumper caused a stir - and speculation about the black sheep's symbolism - before her 1981 wedding.

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Why the FBI is still searching for hundreds of Capitol rioters

The FBI says they are searching for more than 300 people - most of whom they say remain unidentified.

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White House says impeachment inquiry 'based on lies'

A top Biden aide asked the press to apply “appropriate scrutiny” to Republican allegations of wrongdoing.

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'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk

Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence.

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Daca: US programme for child migrants ruled unlawful

About 580,000 "dreamers" are currently enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals programme.

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Senator Mitt Romney urges Biden and Trump to 'stand aside' for 2024

The senator, who is not running again, has called for a "new generation" of leaders in US politics.

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Seattle officer recorded joking about woman killed by a police car

A video appears to show a Seattle police officer laughing about a student killed by a patrol car.

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Hurricane Lee continues churn towards east coast of US and Canada

The massive storm is growing larger as it inches towards the coast ahead of expected Sunday landfall.

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Drew Barrymore: National Book Awards drop star as host over strike row

The return of Drew Barrymore's talk show has caused controversy during the ongoing Hollywood strike.

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Mark Dickey: Trapped US caver hoisted through Turkish cave

Mark Dickey is manoeuvred by rescuers through Turkey's Morca Cave in a video released by Hungarian Cave Rescue Services.

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MTV VMAs 2023: Shakira and Taylor Swift are the big award winners

Shakira crowd-surfs her way to a lifetime achievement award while Swift wins artist of the year.

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Ex-Secret Service agent reveals new JFK assassination detail

Ex-Secret Service agent Paul Landis reveals a new detail some say upends the "single bullet theory".

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Biden impeachment inquiry: What we know about the case

Republicans want to investigate the "culture of corruption" they claim surrounds the president.

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Cryptoqueen: Accomplice jailed for 20 years for OneCoin financial scam

Sebastian Karl Greenwood was sentenced by a US judge for the massive scam that stole billions from investors.

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MP Michael Chong urges US-Canada cooperation on China interference

A Canadian politician has detailed to US lawmakers ways he says China tried to intimidate him.

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Double rainbow shining over New York City on 9/11

New Yorkers were delighted to witness a double rainbow above New York City on the anniversary.

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Aerosmith postpone six farewell tour shows due to Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage

Singer Steven Tyler says he is "heartbroken" to push back six shows after "doctor's orders".

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Paul Simon 'beginning to accept' hearing loss

The US singer-songwriter says his new disability has changed the way he lives and works.

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Canada Truck attack: Trial begins for man accused of killing Muslim family

Four members of the Afzaal family died when they were run over with a truck in London, Ontario.

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September 11: America remembers lives lost in al-Qaeda attacks

President Joe Biden will mark the 22nd anniversary in Alaska on his way back from Vietnam.

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Mark Dickey: US man trapped in Turkey cave nears surface

Rescuers hope he will reach the surface sometime on Monday evening or on Tuesday local time.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Escaped US killer shaves beard as search widens

More sightings of Danelo Cavalcante, including one of him clean shaven, are made outside police perimeter.

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US Open 2023: 'One of sport's biggest achievements' - but how far will Novak Djokovic go?

Novak Djokovic has equalled Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles - but how many more will he win?

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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis: Backlash over support for rapist Danny Masterson

The actors, who starred in That '70s Show with Masterson, wrote letters of support to a judge.

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US and Vietnam get a friendship upgrade

The US and Vietnam are becoming better friends - and that's a troubling prospect for China.

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Ruby Franke and 8 passengers: The rise and fall of a parenting influencer

A woman who shot to fame giving parenting advice has been charged with six counts of child abuse

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The 14th Amendment plan to disqualify Trump, explained

The Constitution bars those "engaged in insurrection" from office. But could that apply to Mr Trump?

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Eddie Irizarry: Philadelphia officer charged with fatal shooting of motorist

Eddie Irizarry was killed by police officer Mark Dial, who is now charged with murder.

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Watch stunning lightning strikes at the heart of Hurricane Lee

US Air Force video captures the dramatic display in the eye of the storm raging in the Atlantic

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Scott McAfee: the young judge on Trump's Georgia case

A 34-year-old scuba diver and cellist, Judge McAfee has soared through Atlanta's conservative legal ranks.

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Pennsylvania prison guard fired over Danelo Cavalcante escape

The officer apparently did not notice Danelo Cavalcante "crab walking" between two walls to get away.

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Nancy Pelosi: Democrat and ex-Speaker, 83, to seek re-election

The first female House Speaker will seek a 19th term, reigniting debate about the age of US leaders.

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Georgia grand jury recommended charging three US senators

But prosecutors ultimately did not indict Lindsey Graham and other Trump allies on election charges.

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Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon apologises over 'toxic' workplace claims

The NBC's Tonight Show host has been accused by staff who blame him for a "toxic" atmosphere.

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Thousands of migrant children test NYC schools system

The first day of class for new arrivals like young Thiago came amid "dystopian" rhetoric by the mayor.

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Hurricane Lee may become first category five storm of Atlantic season

The storm has rapidly gained strength in the Caribbean from category one status earlier on Thursday.

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Peter Navarro: ex-Trump adviser found guilty of contempt of Congress

Peter Navarro flouted a summons by a committee investigating efforts to reverse the 2020 election.

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U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Resolves Restraint and Seclusion Compliance Review of Spectrum Academy in Utah

Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) resolved a compliance review of Spectrum Academy in Utah to ensure that the Academy’s restraint and seclusion policies and practices do not deny students with disabilities their civil rights in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II), and their implementing regulations.

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California is first US state to pass ban on caste discrimination

Legislators said the measure would remove "invisible shackles", but Hindu activists said it singled out South Asians.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Security lapse let killer 'crab walk' out of US prison

Danel Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.

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Hunter Biden: Prosecutors seek indictment of president's son this month

It is not clear what charges a justice department special counsel will seek against the US first son.

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Surfer films himself saving a man from rip current in New York

Steve Houser used a small surfboard after a man was caught be a potentially deadly current.

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The rare moment an okapi calf takes his first steps

The male okapi calf was born to first-time parents Ludimi and Epulu, after a 14-month gestation.

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Atlanta ‘Cop City’: Dozens face racketeering charges for protests

Atlanta officials claim that "anarchists" conspired to illegally occupy a planned police training site.

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Canada truck attack: Man pleads not guilty to murdering Muslim family in Ontario

Nathaniel Veltman is accused of intentionally targeting the family in Ontario, Canada, with his truck.

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United Airlines briefly grounds all US flights after glitch

The airline said a "systemwide technology issue" was to blame for the brief disruption.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than 4 Million Student Loan Borrowers Are Enrolled in the New SAVE Plan

The U.S. Department of Education today announced more than 4 million student loan borrowers are enrolled in the Biden-Harris Administration's new Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven repayment (IDR) plan, including those who were transitioned from the previous Revised-Pay-As-You-Earn (REPAYE) plan.

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Delta flight makes U-turn over diarrhoea incident

The flight from Atlanta to Barcelona was forced to turn around after a passenger had diarrhoea on board, reports say.

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Biden-Harris Administration Seeks Nominations for Non-Federal Negotiators to Continue Rulemaking Process on Student Debt Relief

The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the next step in its work to open a new pathway to student debt relief by soliciting nominations for negotiators who will participate in public rulemaking negotiation sessions this Fall. The Department is seeking nominations from 14 different constituency groups for the Student Loan Relief committee, which will meet for three virtual sessions beginning October 10.

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Trial begins for Canada 'Freedom Convoy' organisers

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber face mischief charges related to the 2022 truck protests in Ottawa.

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Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

She is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says, while President Joe Biden tested negative.

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Venice: Scuffles occur outside Woody Allen film premiere

The protesters chanted "no rape culture" as they attempted to get on to the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.

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Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell dies at 56

The US band's singer had been receiving end of life care for liver failure, his manager said.

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Barbie overtakes Super Mario Bros to be 2023's biggest box office hit

Margot Robbie's hit movie becomes the year's most successful film at box offices around the world.

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Burning Man: Revellers begin to leave as boggy conditions improve

Revellers are able to leave the desert festival after heavy rain made the ground too muddy to drive on.

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US Open 2023 results: Iga Swiatek loses to Jelena Ostapenko in New York

Iga Swiatek's defence of the US Open title is ended by an inspired performance from the huge-hitting Jelena Ostapenko in the last 16.

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Minnesota jail in lockdown as prisoners stage protest

Prisoners are reportedly protesting conditions at the facility amid hot conditions.

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Burning Man: Torrential rain turns desert festival into mud bath

Thousands of people are stranded at Burning Man festival in the US state of Nevada after torrential rain.

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Burning Man: Police investigating death during heavy rain

Thousands of people remain stuck at the event in Nevada and could remain so for several more days.

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Biden pledges Florida support in wake of storm damage

But politics overshadowed his visit to Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis snubbed Mr Biden's visit.

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Former UN ambassador Bill Richardson dies aged 75

The former US envoy to the UN won praise for his work freeing detained Americans around the world.

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Burning Man festival-goers told to conserve food and water

Festival-goers are told to conserve their food as access in and out of the Nevada event is shut down.

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Jimmy Buffett: Margaritaville singer dies aged 76

The Grammy-nominated musician is also remembered as a successful author and entrepreneur.

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Trump co-defendant Rudy Giuliani pleads not guilty in Georgia case

Rudy Giuliani, Donald Trump's ex-lawyer, has waived his right to appear at an upcoming Georgia hearing.

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Hollywood actors union eyes video game strike

If authorised, it would mean SAG members would be striking against TV, film and video game firms.

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Tennessee woman sets record for world's longest mullet

Tami Manis, who sports a mullet that is 5ft 8in, says her hair was inspired by a 1980s music video.

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Danelo Cavalcante: Convicted murderer escapes from Pennsylvania prison

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life last week for killing an ex-girlfriend in front of her children.

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Donald Trump's Georgia case to be livestreamed

The ex-US president is among 19 people charged with a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 vote results.

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Hawaii wildfires: Oprah and The Rock pledge direct payments to victims in Maui

The People's Fund of Maui aims to make monthly payments of $1,200 (£950) to thousands of wildfire victims.

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When a child is shot, doctors must heal more than just bullet holes

The number of youth who have been shot is on the rise in the US, especially after the pandemic.

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'Marcus Aurelius' statue seized from Cleveland museum in looting probe

The statue, believed from Turkey, is part of an antiquities smuggling probe, NY investigators say.

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Covid fraudster used pandemic rescue funds to buy alpaca farm

The pizzeria owner used a $660,000 Covid-era loan to buy a farm, cars, and radio airtime.

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Doctor clears Mitch McConnell after health scare

The Republican senator's fitness is under scrutiny after he froze up in public for the second time.

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Car flips and more: four moments from Hurricane Idalia

Storm surges and wind speeds caused wide-spread damage across multiple US states.

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