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Monday, Jun 14

18

Nato summit: What does the US contribute?

President Biden is meeting Nato leaders to reaffirm the US commitment to the alliance.

Friday, Nov 30

09

Ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US

Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard.

06

Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.

Thursday, Nov 29

00

Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.

MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

23

Georgia woman jailed as 'cops mistake candy floss for meth'

A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit.

21

Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.

20

US family sues Cancun resort over 'poisonous' alcohol death

A US brother and sister were found drowning in the hotel pool shortly after checking in.

19

Alabama mall Thanksgiving shooting suspect arrested

Erron Brown, 20, is held in connection with the attack, after admitting killing the wrong man.

Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport

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Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.

Michael Cohen in court: Trump ex-lawyer admits lying to Congress

Michael Cohen says he lied "out of loyalty" to Mr Trump, while the president says he is "weak".

18

Donald Trump: Michael Cohen is a 'weak person'

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The US President dismissed the significance of his former lawyer Michael Cohen pleading guilty to lying to Congress in relation to the Russia inquiry.

16

Hugh Jackman to tour with Greatest Showman songs

The Wolverine star will also perform songs from Les Miserables and other Broadway shows.

13

Bobby Brown sues over Whitney footage

The legal claim alleges Whitney: Can I Be Me harmed Brown, his business and daughter Bobbi Kristina's estate.

Samuel Little: US serial killer 'admits 90 murders'

Samuel Little, 78, has shared information with the FBI about murdering women over several decades.

11

Like Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws

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Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker.

09

Trump threatens new car tariffs after GM closures

US president renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US.

Yemen war: Vote in US Senate delivers rebuke to Trump

Senators are unhappy with the response to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

03

Seven charts on the immigrants who call the US home

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What we know about the 45 million foreign-born residents at home in a new country.

Wednesday, Nov 28

23

Caruana defeated in world chess bid

After 12 draws in 12 games, Magnus Carlsen beat US opponent Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker event.

22

Nancy Pelosi wins nomination for Speaker of the House

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The veteran Democrat has once again outflanked rank-and-file rebels to win the nomination.

20

Federal Reserve hints at fewer interest rate rises

Wall Street shares rise sharply after the US central bank suggests there may be fewer rate rises.

18

Ivanka Trump says her private emails not like Clinton's

Donald Trump's daughter says there is "no equivalency" between her personal email use and Hillary Clinton's.

17

Mexico honour for US's Kushner sparks criticism

President Trump's son-in-law will join the Order of the Aztec Eagle for his work on a trade deal.

Gritty: How a NHL mascot became an internet sensation

Meet Gritty: a polarising seven-foot orange monster taking social media and the NHL by storm.

Chess world championship heads towards Armageddon showdown

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The World Chess Championship is being decided in a series of fast tie-breakers.

15

Active shooter false alert at US military hospital

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The biggest military hospital is evacuated when an active shooter alarm is wrongly set off.

11

David Hasselhoff remembers SpongeBob creator

The Baywatch star remembers Stephen Hillenburg and the "unique and fantastic character" he created.

09

Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Trump may cancel G20 Putin talks

"I don't like the aggression," the US leader says after Russia seizes Ukrainian boats off Crimea.

08

Why David Schwimmer feels most fulfilled off-camera

The Friends actor says he finds it more "intellectually stimulating" to work behind the camera.