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.

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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.

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Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes

The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

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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".

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Missing Texas teen believed to be in 'imminent danger'

Camila Mendoza Olmos, 19, was last seen leaving her house on Christmas Eve morning.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Heavy rain threatens US west coast

Torrential rain brings a flooding risk to California this week. Elizabeth Rizzini has the details.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Watch: Moment Hawaii volcano eruption engulfs camera

Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has been erupting intermittently since December last year.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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