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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F Kennedy, dies aged 35

She shared her cancer diagnosis in an essay last month, writing that she had less than a year to live. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SFEdxv8 via IFTTT

The fight over Christian nationalism in a small Tennessee town

A controversy kicked off after two religious podcasters moved into an Appalachian hill town deep in the Bible Belt. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kat34DU via IFTTT

Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes

The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3hlk4Pv via IFTTT

Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case

The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay the full release of Epstein documents by a "few more weeks". from BBC News https://ift.tt/NSZwsir via IFTTT

Missing Texas teen believed to be in 'imminent danger'

Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her house on Christmas Eve morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FqTlDBi via IFTTT

Trump says progress made in Ukraine talks but 'thorny issues' remain

Both the US president and Zelensky described the talks as "great" and "terrific" but the issue of territory remains "unresolved". from BBC News https://ift.tt/ukdpcsg via IFTTT

Annette Dionne, last surviving Dionne quintuplet, dies aged 91

The sisters, who were the first known quintuplets to survive past infancy, became a global phenomenon after their 1934 birth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qXDwS7R via IFTTT

Annette Dionne, last surviving Dionne quintuplet, dies aged 91

The sisters, who were the first known quintuplets to survive past infancy, became a global phenomenon after their 1934 birth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qXDwS7R via IFTTT

Democratic lawmaker sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Rep Joyce Beatty, who sits on the centre's board, argues the name change is illegal because it requires approval from Congress. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IP3v0z9 via IFTTT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs files appeal asking for immediate prison release

Combs argues his sentence was improperly decided and asked that his conviction also be thrown out. from BBC News https://ift.tt/78MNaty via IFTTT

Trump travelled on Epstein's plane more than previously thought, newly released prosecutor's email says

The US president has long denied any wrongdoing in relation to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jlc3uDU via IFTTT

Heavy rain threatens US west coast

Torrential rain brings a flooding risk to California this week. Elizabeth Rizzini has the details. from BBC News https://ift.tt/efiYLhg via IFTTT

'It's a death sentence': Former Senator Ben Sasse announces cancer diagnosis

"Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die," wrote Ben Sasse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GeJBv4Y via IFTTT

Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Fleet' battleships named after himself

The US president has vowed to revive American shipbuilding after lagging behind China in naval capacity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zfnOG8e via IFTTT

Watch: Rescuers find survivor in wreckage of Mexican Navy medical flight

Footage captures the moment rescuers discover a survivor in the wreckage of a plane crash that killed at least 5 people, with one person still missing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/da76i2B via IFTTT

Bourbon maker Jim Beam halts production at main distillery for a year

US distillers face uncertainty after President Trump imposed tariffs on countries around the world. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ojPHVpb via IFTTT

Four things the US wants from Canada on trade

Dairy, alcohol and a law regulating how much Canadian content is promoted by Netflix are among the main issues the US wants resolved. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tnCRD09 via IFTTT

Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president at tense conservative event

Conservatives traded criticims at this year's annual Turning Point USA America Fest conference. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IHx3jl4 via IFTTT

US judge found guilty of helping migrant evade immigration agents

The 66-year-old could face up to five years in prison for ushering the man out a courtroom side door. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kF4RSOC via IFTTT

Watch: President Trump's name added to facade of Kennedy Center

Crews work on the facade of the Kennedy Center after the board voted to add Trump's name to the performing arts venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/35C6TPk via IFTTT

Watch: President Trump's name added to facade of Kennedy Center

Crews work on the facade of the Kennedy Center after the board voted to add Trump's name to the performing arts venue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/35C6TPk via IFTTT

Price increases in the US ease unexpectedly in November

Prices rose 2.7% over the 12 months to November, according to the latest figures from the consumer price index (CPI). from BBC News https://ift.tt/SmWKdeG via IFTTT

Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-winning war reporter, dies aged 91

He was known for covering the Vietnam and Gulf Wars - and for interviewing both Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mxtiRNn via IFTTT

Six Canadian MPs denied entry by Israel to occupied West Bank

Israeli authorities say they denied the Canadian lawmakers entry for "security reasons", which one of the MPs called "completely unacceptable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WLMim94 via IFTTT

Nick Reiner appears in court for first time charged with murdering parents

All sides agreed to delay his arraignment until 7 January, when he will again have the opportunity to enter a plea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yZnQwq4 via IFTTT

No vote coming on extending healthcare subsidies, US House Speaker says

Healthcare subsidies for millions of Americans are all but certain to expire in the new year as Mike Johnson confirms the US House won't vote on extension. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JeafxIw via IFTTT

Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose death

Dr Mark Chavez, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the Friends star's death, was sentenced to eight months of home detention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KstyQdP via IFTTT

'Lost Canadians' citizenship bill now in place

Bill C-3, which became law in November, makes it easier for children born or adopted abroad by Canadians to become Canadian citizens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ATKHxlF via IFTTT

They were almost American - then Trump cancelled their citizenship ceremonies

Immigrants from among the 19 countries banned by the Trump administration tell the BBC how their citizenship ceremonies were abruptly cancelled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OFTSRrb via IFTTT

Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says

Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack, according to the US Central Command. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gItmq7D via IFTTT

New photos from Epstein estate show Trump, Andrew and Bill Clinton

The photos, which do not imply wrongdoing, are part of a trove of images the House Oversight Committee received from Epstein's estate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6GXNyFz via IFTTT

'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings

Mia Tretta was shot in the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School in California. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2JfHlnX via IFTTT

Canada's Conservatives on shaky ground as MP defects to Carney's Liberals

Michael Ma’s departure from the Conservatives leaves the Liberal government one seat short of a majority and delivers another blow to the opposition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z7jSmPY via IFTTT

White House sued by historic preservation group over ballroom plans

The National Trust for Historic Preservation argues the White House failed to seek necessary reviews before demolishing the historic East Wing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sRBmqK4 via IFTTT

Watch: A Niagara Falls wreck and the rescue that saved two Americans

The barge that wrecked in 1918, famous for a dramatic rescue, is now shifting closer to the falls as recent movements carry it further from its original resting spot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9XF6Nrb via IFTTT

Taylor Swift shown breaking down in tears after she met Southport attack families

Backstage footage shows the singer in tears after meeting survivors of the attack during her world tour. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xiZJ6ng via IFTTT

Indiana Republicans defy Trump to reject new voting map

Some say they were targeted with death threats and other forms of intimidation over the vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mft9izL via IFTTT

Charlie Kirk murder accused makes first in-person court appearance

The 22-year-old appeared in court for the first time as a judge allowed cameras to cover the proceedings. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pb2MGUs via IFTTT

University of Michigan head football coach jailed hours after shock firing

The university said Moore was fired "with cause, effective immediately" just weeks before Michigan is set to play a championship game. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5ce3VaO via IFTTT

An elite Coast Guard squad and a 'dark fleet' ship - what we know about US seizure of oil tanker off Venezuela

The US seizure of a crude oil ship is the latest in a series of escalations in the Trump administration's pressure campaign on Venezuela. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AxohrM4 via IFTTT

'Architects of AI' named Time Magazine's Person of the Year

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang is among the influential tech figures that adorn one of the two covers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TIONZQf via IFTTT

Watch: Toronto's trash-filled basin gets a dramatic lakeside revival

A university professor and his students spent three years removing trash from the city's Peter Street Basin, now they're swimming in it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ufZ3hyT via IFTTT

Elon Musk says Doge was 'somewhat successful' but he would not do it again

The Tesla boss says instead of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, he could have been working for his companies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5W06H9n via IFTTT

Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules

An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QZN9kMe via IFTTT

Nasa astronaut and cosmonauts return to Earth after 245 days in space

Nasa's Jonny Kim and cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky have touched down in Earth after 245 days on the ISS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YhHo3PS via IFTTT

Trump criticises Democrat he pardoned over not switching political parties

Texas Representative Henry Cuellar is running for re-election as a Democrat after Trump pardoned him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wj3hqJy via IFTTT

Canadian airline to start cancelling flights ahead of planned strike

Air Transat is beginning to cancel flights after its pilots union said it will strike if a contract deal is not reached by Wednesday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/65cCMKw via IFTTT

Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal

It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cy32FS4 via IFTTT

Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Lch1wR via IFTTT

'Give me Messi' - fans react to World Cup draw at US watch party

At a viewing party in Philadelphia, dozens of football fans from around the world watched as the group stage draw unfolded. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JDk3tyh via IFTTT

US National Park Service removes free entry on MLK Day and Juneteenth

The Trump administration is adding Flag Day, which is also President Trump's birthday, to its list of fee-free entry days at national parks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/st7zypw via IFTTT

US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midterms

The electoral map could boost the Republican effort to shore up their majority in the coming 2026 midterm elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pfyv78T via IFTTT

They contracted hepatitis before the vaccine was given at birth - now the shot may be delayed again

US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has questioned the safety of the vaccine and downplayed the risk of contracting the virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0Pl79oL via IFTTT

Watch: Quebec debates stricter rules on religion in public spaces

From a frigid Montreal, Quebecois talk to the BBC about a new bill aimed at reinforcing state secularism. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lxBAQXD via IFTTT

US Institute of Peace renamed after Trump

Control of the organisation, which was founded as an independent think tank, is the subject of a legal battle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KH0R28f via IFTTT

Republicans win closer-than-expected Tennessee election

Their winning margin has been much-reduced, after a contest that was seen as a test of Donald Trump's popularity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tvd8ncp via IFTTT

Previously unseen images of Epstein's island released

The new images come as a deadline for the broader release of documents held by the US government looms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KlQ8ChP via IFTTT

White House doctor says Trump's cardiovascular imaging 'perfectly normal'

Opposition Democrats have been pushing to see the results after voicing concerns about the president's age. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U12KLMS via IFTTT

Three children among four killed in shooting at children's birthday party in California

Officials say 11 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting at a children's birthday party. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MCO1QFd via IFTTT

Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says

American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IVcCSkx via IFTTT

Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein

The late sex offender maintained contact with wealthy and influential people even after his first conviction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cmynlJV via IFTTT

Trump to pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking

Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to smuggle cocaine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k0ST6xJ via IFTTT