Sunday, March 31, 2024

Actor Chance Perdomo dies in motorcycle accident

The UK-US star was known for playing Ambrose Spellman in Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

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Data from 73 million AT&T accounts leaked online

Current and former customers of the US telecoms firm are impacted by the breach, the company says.

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Police on horseback chase down suspect

Police bodycam showed the suspected shoplifter trying to run across three lanes of traffic.

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Trump posts video of truck showing hog-tied Biden

The Biden campaign condemns the video, accusing Donald Trump of "regularly inciting political violence".

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Saturday, March 30, 2024

Lost Marvin Gaye music resurfaces in Belgium

The tapes have lain hidden in Ostend for 40 years. But a legal fight is brewing over who owns them.

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Trump pushes legal challenges in two cases

Mr Trump's legal team want a district attorney removed in one case and a gag order limited in another.

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Illegal voting charges dropped against Texas woman

Crystal Mason faced five years in prison for casting a ballot while on supervised release for tax fraud.

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Friday, March 29, 2024

FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years

The crypto exchange co-founder was convicted last year of stealing $8bn from investors.

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Divers recover bodies from Baltimore bridge

Searches continue for four other people missing after two bodies are found in a submerged truck.

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Lost power, mayday call and crash before Baltimore bridge collapse

Minutes after a container ship sent a mayday call, it crashed and caused a bridge to collapse. Six people are presumed dead.

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A look at past US bridge collapses after a collision

Images dating back to 1980 reveal the scale of damage from other incidents where a ship ran into a bridge.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

19th Century law fires up anti-abortion push

A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.

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Hathaway had miscarriage while playing pregnant woman

The star, who has since had two sons, said she "pretended everything was fine" during a play she was in.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

US win over Mexico marred by disciminatory chanting

The USA beats Mexico 2-0 to claim the Concacaf Nations League title but the match was halted three times because of verbal abuse.

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Apple, Meta and Google to be investigated by the EU

If they are found to have broken the rules, the firms could be fined up to 10% of their annual turnover.

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Monday, March 25, 2024

The 'Ghost Army' veterans who fooled the Nazis in WW2

Members of the secretive military unit, which once used inflatable vehicles as a ruse, were honoured by Congress.

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FBI probes mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines flight

Letters sent by the FBI to those on board confirm that a criminal investigation is underway.

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Sunday, March 24, 2024

US accuses Apple of monopolising smartphone market

In a landmark lawsuit, the justice department alleges the company uses its power to limit competition.

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Saturday, March 23, 2024

Canadians switched at birth get an apology 70 years on

A Christmas gift inadvertently revealed the secret of the mix-up in a rural Manitoba hospital in 1955.

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Apple becomes the latest tech giant under siege

With a loyal fanbase, Apple is in a unique position which is now under fire, writes Zoe Kleinman.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene wants Speaker Mike Johnson out

The hard-core conservative said Johnson had "betrayed" Republicans with a recent spending bill.

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The 'Ghost Army' veterans who fooled the Nazis in WW2

Members of the secretive military unit, which once used inflatable vehicles as a ruse, were honoured by Congress.

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Friday, March 22, 2024

Idaho prisoner Skylar Meade escapes from hospital

A manhunt is underway after the inmate escaped during a shoot out at a hospital in Boise, Idaho.

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Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by LA Dodgers

Ippei Mizuhara, who is accused of illegal gambling, has been a constant companion of the baseball star.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

What a 25,000-piece Hot Wheels collection looks like

Canadian collector Doug Woods has been growing his race car repository for more than 40 years.

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Canada finds C$5m in fraudulent billing by suppliers

It is "the first wave" of such cases in federal procurement expected to be found, officials said on Wednesday.

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Win for Trump candidate sets up Senate showdown

He will take on Democrat Sherrod Brown in a race that could determine who takes control of the Senate.

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What a 25,000-piece Hot Wheels collection looks like

Canadian collector Doug Woods has been growing his race car repository for more than 40 years.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

US-Philippines alliance is ‘ironclad’- Blinken

The assurance comes as tensions rise between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea.

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Retired US generals describe chaos of Afghan exit

Two former top generals testified to Congress about the "strategic failure" to prevent a Taliban takeover.

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Trump sues ABC News for defamation over rape claim

The former president also named George Stephanopoulos in the suit which focuses on a recent interview.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Siege ends after US gunman kills three in Pennsylvania

A 26-year-old suspect "surrendered peacefully" to officers, Trenton Police Department said.

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Boeing plane lands without panel in Oregon

No-one is injured after the 737-800 lands without an external panel, which went unnoticed in flight.

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Monday, March 18, 2024

How much trouble is Boeing in?

The US plane giant is under pressure from regulators and airlines, and its reputation is badly damaged.

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US announces charter flight from Haiti amid unrest

Violence grips the streets of Port-au-Prince as police try to arrest gang leader "Barbecue".

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Sunday, March 17, 2024

Biden backs top Democrat calling for Israeli election

Senator Schumer said on Thursday that Israel risked becoming a "pariah" with Mr Netanyahu in charge.

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Cara Delevingne's LA mansion gutted by fire

The model and actress was not at home at the time, but two other people were injured.

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Siege after US gunman kills three in Pennsylvania

Police are at the scene in New Jersey after a suspect shot dead three people in nearby Falls Township.

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

Irish PM pushes Biden for immediate Gaza ceasefire

Leo Varadkar used an annual St Patrick's Day meeting to lobby the US on behalf of Palestine.

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Kamala Harris tours abortion clinic in historic first

Her fellow Democrats are seeking to make abortion one of the defining issues of November's US elections.

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Baldwin lawyers want manslaughter case thrown out

Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a gun Mr Baldwin used fired a live round.

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Friday, March 15, 2024

US teen Nex Benedict's death ruled a suicide

The Oklahoma non-binary teenager died in February following an altercation with other students at school.

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Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Over $2 Million in Emergency Funds to Support Maui Schools

The Biden-Harris Administration today announced the U.S Department of Education (Department) is providing a Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grant to the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) to support recovery from wildfires that devastated the island of Maui in August 2023. HIDOE was awarded $2,199,146, one of the largest Project SERV grants awarded for a natural disaster.

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Modernizing Federal Student Loan Servicing

By: Richard Cordray, Chief Operating Office, Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education This spring, Federal Student Aid (FSA) will begin improving how individual borrowers manage and repay their federal student loans. Through multiple phases, we will bring online an entirely new federal student loan servicing environment – a goal we have pursued for more Continue Reading

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U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Reminds Schools of Their Legal Obligation to Address Discrimination Against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, and Palestinian Students

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today reminded schools of their obligations to address discrimination against Muslim, Arab, Sikh, South Asian, Hindu, and Palestinian students.

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Trump's Georgia trial hinges on this rookie judge

Will Judge Scott McAfee, 34, reassign his former boss away from her biggest criminal prosecution?

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Airbnb bans surveillance cameras inside properties

Customers have previously voiced concerns about the use of security cameras inside properties.

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Biden to send new $300m weapons package to Ukraine

It comes as an aid bill in Congress stalls and as Ukrainian troops run out of battlefield supplies.

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Toilet paper spill ‘clogs’ traffic on US highway

Officers responded to a call. The offender: Loo rolls causing havoc on a busy interstate.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

US military ship heading to Gaza to build port

With land and air deliveries proving difficult, it is hoped a floating pier will help aid get into Gaza by sea.

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Remarks for Budget Press Call

I’m pleased to speak to you today to announce and highlight President Biden’s Education Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. From day one, President Biden has fought tooth and nail to deliver the resources to our schools, colleges and universities – not only to recover from the pandemic, but to achieve academic excellence and position our students to compete globally. His budget this year is no different. This is a budget that unapologetically strives to raise the bar for education in America and position our nation to lead the world for years to come.

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Statement by Secretary Cardona on the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Following historic progress made since the President took office—with nearly 15 million jobs created and inflation down two-thirds—the Budget protects and builds on this progress by lowering costs for working families, protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare, investing in America and the American people, and reducing the deficit by cracking down on fraud, cutting wasteful spending, and making the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share.

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Did State of the Union change how voters see Biden?

Members of the BBC's voter panel weigh in on whether the president's performance reassured them he was fit for the job.

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Murphy wins best actor as Oppenheimer sweeps Oscars

Cillian Murphy is the first Irish-born winner of the best actor award for his role as J Robert Oppenheimer.

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Britt denies misleading voters in Biden rebuttal

Katie Britt was criticised for citing a sex trafficking case which happened in Mexico almost 20-years-ago.

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Sunday, March 10, 2024

What a $1 deal says about America's office market

The US is facing an office property "apocalypse", which is creating worries around the world.

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Apple 'like Godfather' with new App Store rules

As Apple begins to allow other app stores on iPhones one entrepreneur criticises its behaviour.

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

TikTok sparks user revolt in US over sale plan

The video-sharing app sent a pop-up to users asking them to call their congressional offices.

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Victims' families condemn Uvalde shooting report

An independent investigator clears police of wrongdoing over the deadly school shooting in Texas in 2022.

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Friday, March 8, 2024

Power company admits role in igniting Texas wildfire

The Smokehouse Creek fire burned over 1.1 million acres of land, making it the largest in Texas history.

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Who will Haley voters support in Trump-Biden election?

After the Republican drops out, the voters she leaves behind could play a key role in deciding the presidency.

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Voters on election rematch: 'I wish younger candidates had a chance'

How do voters not enthusiastic about either Trump or Biden feel now?

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Deadly Michigan industrial fire sent debris flying

A 19-year-old was killed by flying debris from a fire and explosions at a suburban Detroit warehouse.

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Caitlin Clark breaks college basketball points record

With 3,685 points, Ms Clark became the all-time leading scorer in men's and women's college basketball.

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Top court rules states cannot bar Trump from ballots

The ruling says only Congress can bar a candidate by invoking the insurrection clause in the Constitution.

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US airman pleads guilty to Pentagon documents leak

Jack Teixeira was accused of one of the highest-profile national security breaches in years.

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Monday, March 4, 2024

Nikki Haley defeats Trump in Washington DC primary

The ex-ambassador is the first woman to win a Republican primary, but Donald Trump is still way ahead.

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Australian rugby star accuses rival of using racist slur

Ezra Mam's claim against Spencer Leniu overshadows the National Rugby League season opener in the US.

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US urges more aid for starving people in Gaza

US Vice-President Kamala Harris says Israel must let more aid into Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire.

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Horses on the run bring traffic to a halt on US motorway

It was later revealed they belonged to Cleveland Police, and had escaped their local stable.

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

Friends struggle to comprehend US airman's Gaza protest death

Those close to Aaron Bushnell say they are still trying to process his decision to set himself on fire outside Israel's Washington embassy.

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Trump wins Michigan, Missouri and Idaho nominations

The results give Donald Trump 247 Republican delegates, compared to challenger Nikki Haley's 24.

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Massive blizzard hits western United States

The snowstorm hit California's Sierra Nevada mountains especially hard, with up to 10ft of snow expected.

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Gaza receives first airdrop of US humanitarian aid

Supply drop comes after 112 people were killed as crowds rushed aid lorries on Thursday.

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Saturday, March 2, 2024

What we know about death of Nex Benedict

The teenager, who identified as non-binary, died after a fight in a school toilet. The cause of death remains under investigation.

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UK-US flight diverts over 'intoxicated' passengers

The plane was diverted after crossing the Atlantic and two people were removed from the flight, police said.

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Biden and Trump make competing trips to US border

The two likely presidential candidates make speeches in an effort to show they can tackle illegal crossings.

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Friday, March 1, 2024

Former US diplomat pleads guilty to spying for Cuba

Manuel Rocha was charged with secretly passing information to the Cuban government since 1981.

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Pentagon chief grilled over secret hospital stay

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin acknowledged a "breakdown in notifications" about his health problems.

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Judge blocks controversial Texas SB4 border law

The plan would let police arrest anyone suspected of an illegal crossing - but the federal government opposes it.

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What does it take to survive in the Arctic? These rangers have an idea

The BBC spent time with the Canadian military in the country's northernmost region - this is what they taught us about dealing with extr...