Trump says insurance or government should pay for IVF

The campaign pledge comes after Democrats have hammered his administration's effect on abortion and reproductive rights.

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Harris unscathed after walking careful line in first interview

There was no new ammunition for Republicans, but it highlighted the challenge she faces in pitching herself as a change candidate.

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Key takeaways from first Harris and Walz interview

The vice-president and Democratic nominee tells CNN her "values have not changed" despite shifts on key issues.

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Grand Canyon National Park hotels to close after water pipe failure

The park was forced to cancel overnight hotel stays ahead of a busy long weekend due to an ageing water pipeline.

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Deli meat listeria outbreak becomes US's worst since 2011

A listeria outbreak blamed on a Boar's Head facility has led to 57 hospitalisations and nine deaths.

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Harris and Walz to sit for first interview of campaign

Vice-President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be interviewed by CNN on Thursday in Georgia.

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First Jan 6 rioter to enter Capitol building sentenced to prison

Michael Sparks jumped through a window and chased a police officer. He was given a term of more than four years.

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Biden-Harris Administration Awards More Than $80 Million to Improve College Readiness, Access, and Success for Low-Income Students

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced today more than $80 million in grant awards to 26 grantees to improve access to postsecondary education for students from low-income backgrounds. The grants are being provided under the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) program, which aims to significantly increase the number of students from low-income backgrounds who are prepared to attend and succeed in postsecondary education. 

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Watch: High-speed chase between Mexican navy and drug boats

Around 7,200kg of drugs were seized by the navy, in two separate raids.

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Trump and Harris spar over muting debate microphones

The 10 September debate on ABC News is the only one that both candidates have officially committed to.

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U.S. Department of Education Releases Framework for 2025–26 FAFSA Testing Period and Interest Form for First Beta Period

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today released the framework for the testing period it will use starting Oct. 1, 2024, ahead of making the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) available to all students and contributors on or before Dec. 1. The Department’s top priority remains ensuring the FAFSA form is stable and delivers a smooth and secure experience for families, schools, states, and other partners.

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Lawmakers tour site of Trump assassination attempt

Drone footage shows a congressional task force surveying the area from the rooftop where the gunman was.

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Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day

The Grammy-winning singer said in a statement her "heart is broken" after the two deaths and has asked for privacy.

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Canada to cut number of temporary foreign workers

Prime Minister Trudeau announced the change after unemployment rose in Canada and the programme faced UN scrutiny.

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The catcher set to play for both teams in same game

Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history as the first player to play for both teams in one Major League Baseball game.

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Tim Walz: The ex-football coach and teacher who became Harris's VP pick

The Minnesota governor is a former public school teacher, National Guardsman and member of Congress.

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Babe Ruth 'called shot' jersey sells for record £18.1m

Babe Ruth's jersey when he 'called the shot' during the 1932 World Series sells for record £18.1m at auction.

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SpaceX will return stranded astronauts next year

Nasa said Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore would not return to Earth until February 2025.

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Tim Walz: The ex-football coach and teacher who became Harris's VP pick

The Minnesota governor is a former public school teacher, National Guardsman and member of Congress.

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Key moments when Harris and Obama's political paths crossed

Two decades after they first met, he will use his convention speech to try to propel her to the White House.

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Night three at the DNC: Oprah, 'cat ladies' and coach Walz

The Democratic convention hosted big names including Oprah Winfrey - and footballers who were coached by Tim Walz.

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Home floats away from swell caused by Hurricane Ernesto

In newly obtained video, an empty beach house collapses into the sea in North Carolina.

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'Coach Walz' rallies Democrats with personal pitch to middle America

The running mate of Kamala Harris told the Democratic convention that voters should back "the right team" and "turn the page on Donald Trump".

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Barack and Michelle Obama electrify Democrats but warn of tight race

The couple lauded Kamala Harris but urged their party members to "get to work" if they wanted to defeat Donald Trump.

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Obamas, dancing delegates and other takeaways from DNC day two

The former president and first lady aim jokes at Donald Trump - and rapper Lil Jon gets delegates on their feet.

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Convention spotlight shines on Biden – with speech he never wanted to give

The president lauded Kamala Harris and said he gave his "heart and soul to this nation”.

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George Santos faces prison after pleading guilty to fraud

Former Republican congressman from NY admitted two counts in federal case, ending a brief political career plagued by scandal.

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George Santos to plead guilty in fraud case, reports say

The Republican, who was expelled from the US Congress, faces multiple charges alleging fraud and misuse of campaign funds.

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Montreal streets become rivers after massive water burst

A ruptured pipe caused the geyser near the city's downtown area, leading to power outages for 12,000 people.

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Firefighter crawls across ladder above floods to save woman

Two people are reported missing in Oxford, Connecticut, after flooding.

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US Supreme Court declines to lift block on expanded trans student protections

The court has for now blocked a new Biden administration Title IX rule from taking effect in a number of US states.

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Why this Democratic convention will not be like Chicago in 1968

There are parallels - a president exiting the race and anti-war protests - but the violence and chaos of that event is unlikely to be repeated when Democrats convene in the city this week.

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Which countries are trying to disrupt the US election?

The vote will have major global implications, meaning many nations have an incentive to interfere.

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Rare ‘doomsday’ oarfish spotted off California coast

It is believed oarfish, which live in the deep sea, often come up to shore before earthquakes.

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'Ketamine Queen' and cover-ups: What we learned from the Matthew Perry investigation

An investigation into the Friends actor's death uncovered an alleged vast ketamine dealing network.

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US-Russian woman jailed for 12 years for $51 charity gift

Ksenia Karelina was found guilty of treason in Russia for donating to a charity supporting Ukraine.

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Watch: Investigators lay out key findings in Matthew Perry’s death

Police say an 'underground criminal network' took advantage of the actor's addiction to make money.

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What to know: Medicare negotiation lowers drug prices

The Biden-Harris administration reached an agreement to cut the costs of 10 drugs for Medicare users.

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Foetuses can be called 'unborn humans' for Arizona abortion vote

Pro-choice activists criticised the ruling, but the state's top court said the wording did not break impartiality rules.

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Trump attacks Harris over US border policing – was it her job?

Critics call the vice-president a "failed border tsar" - but supporters say that was not her mission.

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U.S. Department of Education Awards More Than $40 Million to Improve College Completion Rates for Underserved Students

The U.S. DepThe U.S. Department of Education (Department) announced today more than $40 million in grant awards to seven grantees to improve completion rates for underserved students. The grants are being provided under the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, which aims to equitably improve postsecondary student outcomes, including retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion, by leveraging data and implementing, scaling, and rigorously evaluating evidence-based approaches.

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Trump fights for spotlight as Democrats dominate coverage

A shake up for the Democrats has led to an attention deficit for Trump - an unusual position for the ex-president, writes the BBC's Katty Kay.

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Ex-county clerk found guilty of election interference

Tina Peters was found guilty of four felony charges related to the election interference case.

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FBI opens probe into alleged hack of Trump campaign

The FBI confirmed it is investigating Trump's claims his campaign was hacked by Iranian agents.

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Reservoir of liquid water found deep in Martian rocks

Studies of quakes detected from the planet's surface found it in the planet's rocky outer crust.

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Bodycam video shows police response to Uvalde shooting

Footage and 911 calls show the police response to one of the deadliest school shootings in the US.

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Why Trump and Harris both say 'no tax on tips'

Under the current law, employees are required to disclose all tips over $20 per month to their employer.

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How Musk and Trump put aside their differences

The two businessmen have sparred in the past - but in this election seem firmly on the same side.

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Emotional Miley becomes youngest-ever Disney Legend

The Flowers singer had her big break playing Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel when she was 13.

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Tom Cruise abseils off stadium roof in daring Olympic finale

The Mission: Impossible star, known for his love of stunts, wowed the Stade de France.

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Texas orders hospitals to collect migrant data

Governor Greg Abbott says scheme will show state how much it spends on healthcare of undocumented migrants.

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Celine Dion 'does not endorse' Trump use of Titanic song

A clip of the artist singing My Heart Will Go On was played at one of President Donald Trump's rallies.

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Trump fights for spotlight as Democrats dominate coverage

A shake up for the Democrats has led to an attention deficit for Trump - an unusual position for the ex-president, writes the BBC's Katty Kay.

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U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Sexual Harassment Compliance Review of San Diego Unified School District

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) today announced that the San Diego Unified School District in California entered into a resolution agreement to remedy violations OCR found of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The agreement also resolves a concern that OCR identified about the district’s fulfillment of its obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II).

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Biden 'not confident' of peaceful transition if Trump loses

In his first interview since he dropped out of the race, the president says he is concerned about the transfer of power.

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Republicans attack Democratic VP pick's handling of Floyd protests

The Minnesota governor's detractors say a slow response led to extensive looting and damage.

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Who is Gwen Walz, wife of Harris's VP pick?

A educator and prison reform advocate, Gwen Walz advises her husband from an office in the Minnesota capitol.

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'I've always had a good finish' - Hocker on surprise gold

USA's Cole Hocker reflects on his surprise gold medal in the 1500m at the Paris Olympics.

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Schedule and New Process to Launch 2025-26 FAFSA Form

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) today announced that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA® form) will be launched through a new process. Starting on October 1, the Department will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The Department will make the application available to all students on or before December 1. This process is informed by conversations and feedback from thousands of students, institutions, and other stakeholders.

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Florida's streets become rivers as Storm Debby moves north

At least six people have died in Florida and Georgia after the hurricane slammed Florida's Gulf Coast.

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UFC fighter survives drive-by shooting in Florida

UFC fighter Ramon Taveras says a "group of armed men" tried to shoot him outside his mother's house in Duval, Florida.

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'He offers so much': Democrat voters on Walz

The BBC spoke to Democratic voters about Kamala Harris's choice of running-mate.

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Usha Vance defends husband's 'childless cat ladies' remark

Ms Vance says it was a "quip" and she wants people to understand her husband's larger argument.

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Google's monopoly of online searches is illegal, US judge rules

It is a major blow to Alphabet, Google's parent company, and could reshape how technology giants operate.

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'She's a queen' - Biles bows to Andrade in iconic medal moment

Simone Biles says it was "just the right thing to do" after she and team-mate Jordan Chiles bowed down to Olympic gold medallist Rebeca Andrade after the floor final.

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Man nearly hit when small plane crashes on golf course

The pilot said complete mechanical failure led the aircraft to come down in California.

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Judge rejects Trump effort to dismiss 2020 election interference case

Donald Trump's lawyers presented "no meaningful evidence" he is being wrongly prosecuted, a judge has ruled.

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Canada Covid protesters cleared of plotting to kill police

The two men were arrested and charged at a 2022 border blockade in Coutts, Alberta.

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Stock markets plunge as weak US jobs fuel fears

Worse-than-expected employment data adds to concerns that the US is facing a slowdown.

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Rittenhouse u-turns after saying he won't vote Trump

The 21-year-old says he changed his mind hours after vowing not to support Trump due to his guns stance.

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Stephen Nedoroscik is America's pommel horse hero

The US gymnast and Rubik's cube enthusiast became an online sensation after earning two bronze medals at the Olympics.

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Biden burnishes his legacy with historic prisoner swap

The president is using his final months in office to take a victory lap after weeks of personal and political turmoil.

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Toddler rescued after falling down 10-ft pipe

A 14-month-old boy has been rescued after falling down a 10-ft (3m) pipe while playing outside his home.

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Two years, secret talks, high stakes: How prisoner swap deal was struck

The deal between Russia and the West followed a tumultuous, dramatic path until its completion on Thursday.

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Americans freed in Russia prisoner swap reunite with families

US President Joe Biden welcomed them off the plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

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Overwhelming evidence Venezuela opposition won election - Blinken

The US secretary of state insists Venezuelans' votes in the recent presidential election "must count".

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Russian TV shows freed prisoners board plane after swap

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are shown being escorted by officers at an undisclosed location.

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'El Mayo' Zambada and El Chapo's son: Who are the drug lords held in US?

Ismael Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López are two of the most wanted drug traffickers in the world.

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Relive a wild month in US politics in about two minutes

An assassination attempt against a former president and an incumbent drops out - the last few weeks have been unprecedented.

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