Biden assures donors he can still win election

President Biden promises donors he is going to win the election, and will "fight harder" after his lacklustre debate.

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What to know about the Karen Read murder trial

The jury in the murder trial that has captivated the US is now deliberating and could render a verdict soon.

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Florida man in critical condition after shark attack

A law enforcement officer was able to apply a tourniquet to staunch the severe bleeding.

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Tropical Storm Beryl likely to be season's first hurricane

The system is expected to develop into a hurricane that will threaten the Caribbean over the weekend.

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'A reality show': World reacts to Trump-Biden debate

Global reviews were most scathing of Mr Biden, but his Republican challenger did not escape criticism.

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The Chevron deference, and why it mattered

The Supreme Court has overturned a longstanding legal precedent, and weakened agencies like the EPA.

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Who is Trump's new mega-donor, Timothy Mellon?

The scion of one of America's wealthiest families is so far the Trump 2024 campaign's largest donor.

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What to watch for at Biden and Trump's first debate

The BBC's Sarah Smith looks at what's at stake for both men as they prove they're worth a second White House term.

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Moment home tumbles into river as dam fails in US

Dramatic footage captures the moment a home falls off a cliff into a river after days of rainfall in Minnesota.

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Police run into burning house to rescue disabled man

A New Jersey police officer entered a burning home rescuing two people.

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Abe Lincoln wax sculpture melts in brutal DC heat

The head from the statue is now under repair, leaving a wire sticking out of the 16th president's neck.

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Bridge collapses amid severe flooding in US midwest

A railroad bridge between South Dakota and Iowa collapses after heavy rains.

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Meet Wild Thang, voted world's ugliest dog

The Pekingese took top spot, relegating a one-eyed pug in a wheelchair to second place.

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Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Delivers Remarks at the First Seal of Biliteracy Summit (As Prepared)

Thank you, Sejal, for the kind introduction, and congratulations on receiving the Seal of Biliteracy! And welcome, everyone to this Summit – hosted by YOUR Department of Education! First, let me give a huge thanks to our incredible team – Montserrat Garibay, and the staff of our Office of English Language Acquisition, and Dr. Melissa Castillo, Senior Advisor to me on Multilingualism – not only for bringing us together at this summit, but for all you do every day to advance multilingualism and support English learners in America. 

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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $44 Million to Improve Postsecondary Education Access and Completion for Rural Students

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced more than $44.5 million for 22 grants under the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) program to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through the development of high-quality career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and occupations in the region.

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U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Complaint Against Lafayette College Alleging Antisemitic Discrimination

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced that Lafayette College (College) has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure its compliance with Title VI of the of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) when responding to allegations of discrimination or harassment based on shared ancestry, including based on shared Jewish ancestry.

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US states want to ban phones in schools. It might be a challenge

More schools are weighing smartphone bans as students struggle to socialise and face mental-health issues.

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No guns for domestic abuse suspects, top US court rules

The court showed there are limits to the right to bear arms as it upheld a gun ban for those under restraining orders.

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Judge Cannon, and the Trump trial going nowhere fast

Critics argue the inexperienced Trump appointee Aileen Cannon has indulged the former president's delay tactics.

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Watch: Wild Thang is officially the world's ugliest dog

The annual competition for the World's Ugliest Dog crowns an eight-year-old Pekingese as its winner.

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Elephant kills American tourist in Zambia

This marks the second fatal elephant attack on a US tourist in the southern African country this year

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Trump campaign gets $50m boost from single donor

Conservative billionaire Timothy Mellon's donation helped Trump campaign to outspend Biden in recent weeks.

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Rapper Travis Scott arrested in Miami

The rapper is detained under his real name, Jacques Bermon Webster, according to custody records.

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Boeing crash victims' families shout at CEO as he apologises in hearing

But the company's CEO defended the company and pledged that it has learned from past mistakes.

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Biden is walking immigration tightrope - but he's under fire no matter what

A large portion of US voters see immigration as a primary concern ahead of the November election.

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Abandoned newborn found on trail by Texas family

The baby was “freshly born” with remnants of the umbilical cord still present, authorities said.

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Watch: 'There goes the trampoline, goodbye'

Thunderstorms thrashed parts of the US state of Michigan, ahead of an anticipated heatwave this week.

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Watch: McIlroy's collapse as DeChambeau wins US Open

Watch Rory McIlroy miss the chance to end a 10-year wait for a major title as Bryson DeChambeau claims his second US Open title in Pinehurst.

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Supreme Court rejects challenge to abortion drug mifepristone

Mifepristone is used in medication abortion, the most common method of ending pregnancies in the US.

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Protesters run onto field at Congressional Baseball Game

At least eight climate demonstrators were arrested and pro-Palestinian protesters were removed from the stands.

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Trump visits Capitol Hill for first time since Jan 6 riot

Former president returns to discuss election agenda with Republicans, three years after a mob stormed the Capitol.

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Phoenix police used excessive force, justice department says

The report says police shot people who posed no immediate threat and delayed medical aid.

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Bank fires employees over fake keyboard activity

Wells Fargo has fired a number of workers, after reviewing claims of fake keyboard activity.

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Protesters run onto field at Congressional Baseball Game

At least eight climate demonstrators were arrested and pro-Palestinian protesters were removed from the stands.

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Southern Baptists narrowly reject ban on women pastors

Majority vote in favour of ban, but proposal falls short of two-thirds majority needed to change constitution.

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Wintour and Valance host rival Biden-Trump London events

Holly Valance is set to host a pro-Trump event, with Anna Wintour reported to be hosting a pro-Biden one.

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US hot dog contest can't stomach champ's vegan deal

Joey Chestnut told he cannot join famed Nathan's contest on 4 July unless he drops sponsorship by vegan brand.

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Hunter Biden guilty of all charges in gun trial

President Joe Biden's son was accused of lying about his drug use on a gun application form.

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Mental health key as '80% of players storm off' unhappy

Golfers need to be better at checking on each other's well-being given "80% of players storm off" unhappy with their rounds, says Wyndham Clark, who will defend his US Open title at Pinehurst this week.

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Stranded surfer rescued after spelling out 'HELP'

A private helicopter pilot spotted the word spelled out with rocks and alerted the authorities.

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The struggles and scandals of Hunter Biden

The public and private struggles of President Biden's second child have spilled over into politics.

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Drugs, alcohol and a gun: Inside Hunter Biden's trial

The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr reports from court on what's at stake for the US president's son.

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Watch: Moment rodeo bull hops arena fence and shocks crowd

Chaotic scenes took place at a rodeo in Sisters, Oregon, when an escaping bull leaped into the event's grounds.

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India v Pakistan helps cricket's American dream gather pace

India's match against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup shows that cricket has arrived in the United States and the sport is gathering momentum.

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Graduation ceremony finally happens, 50 years later

A 1974 graduation was canceled in the face of a tornado. The ceremony finally happened this month.

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Price hikes and boycotts: Is trouble brewing at Starbucks?

The coffee giant is suffering as customers "lose it" over price hikes and other controversies.

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Key family players at Hunter Biden's gun trial

Hunter Biden's ex-wife, and former girlfriends are among those testifying at his criminal trial in Delaware.

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Dead in 6 hours: How Nigerian sextortion scammers targeted my son

Jenn Buta has been campaigning since her son was targeted by sextortionists in Nigeria - a hotspot for scammers.

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Pat Sajak leaves Wheel of Fortune with these final words

Pat Sajak, 77, has been asking if contestants "would like to buy a vowel" on the game show since 1981.

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US urges Israel to be transparent over Gaza school strike

Israel says it killed at least nine militants but the deaths of 14 children are also being reported.

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Netanyahu to address US Congress on 24 July

The Israeli Prime Minister will speak about his vision for peace in the region, US lawmakers said.

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Gilgo Beach suspect charged with two more deaths

Rex Heuermann planned his crimes in "excruciating detail" in a computer "blueprint", say prosecutors.

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Taylor Swift defends Lady Gaga over pregnancy rumours

Taylor Swift supports Lady Gaga by calling calling comments about her "invasive and irresponsible".

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Hunter Biden's ex-girlfriend 'panicked' on finding gun

Hallie Biden told the court she got rid of the weapon as she feared for the safety of the president's son.

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Applegate 'doesn't enjoy living' after MS diagnosis

The actress, known for roles in Dead to Me and Anchorman, was diagnosed with the disease in 2021.

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Secretary Cardona Outlines Steps to Modernizing the Office of Federal Student Aid

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following message was posted today on the Education Department's Homeroom blog. In a letter sent to all staff today, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona outlined comprehensive steps the Department is taking to improve Federal Student Aid (FSA) for students, families, borrowers, and schools. These efforts will ensure FSA works better and addresses ongoing management and operational challenges. Specifically, the Department is taking the following steps:

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'I've lost many friends' - Hunter Biden jury pool lay bare drug epidemic

More than two dozen potential jurors shared personal stories of addiction, revealing the scale of the issue.

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Ohtani's ex-interpreter pleads guilty to fraud charges

Ippei Mizuhara admitted to stealing $17m from the international baseball star to pay off his gambling debts.

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Former white nationalist: ‘I feel an enormous guilt’

The BBC spoke to R Derek Black, once described as the “heir” to America’s white nationalist movement.

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US expects Israel will accept Gaza ceasefire plan if Hamas does

The White House believes Hamas has been weakened to a point that it cannot repeat the 7 October attack.

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Fan steps in for injured caddie at Canadian Open

Paul Emerson steps up to help CT Pan - after the Taiwanese player's regular caddie injured himself.

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Migrants and drugs - why Mexico's election matters to the US

Who is elected as Mexico's next president on Sunday will have repercussions on US-Mexico relations.

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Could a housing revolution transform Canadian cities?

The Canadian government is pushing hard for cities to build more "fourplex" apartment blocks.

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New York couple find safe containing $100k in lake

James Kane and Barbie Agostini told US media that they found the safe stuffed full of $100 bills.

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New 'Poozeum' displays record fossilised poo haul

George Frandsen's collection currently stands at 8,000 pieces, and includes dinosaur coprolites.

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Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch marries for fifth time

The 93-year-old tied the knot with his new wife Elena Zhukova in a ceremony at his Californian vineyard.

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Texas Supreme Court rejects abortion ban challenge

The court rejected a challenge brought by women who say they were denied medically necessary abortions.

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Trump's White House bid goes on, lawyer tells BBC

Donald Trump's lawyer Alina Habba tells the BBC he would run for president even if he was in jail.

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Tyson's fight v Paul postponed on medical advice

The fight between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world champion Mike Tyson on 20 July has been postponed.

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Mavericks beat Timberwolves to reach NBA Finals

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1 in the Western Conference finals.

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What world made of Trump guilty verdict

Commentators wonder how Trump's guilty verdict will affect the presidential race, American democracy and his following

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