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Condo residents kicked out for repairs
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
SUV used to rip ATMs out of stores
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Rideshare driver held at gunpoint over cigarette
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Pittsburgh hospitals running near capacity
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Officer shoots suspect reaching for gun
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Arrest made in missing person case
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Man charged with arson in fatal fire
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
2 women ejected, killed in crash
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Standoff at Kansas U-Haul store ends in take down by a police K-9
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Gusty winds collapse building under construction
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Union workers vote on Kellogg’s proposal
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
2nd grader brings loaded gun to school
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Town’s entire police department quits
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Tree crashes down on gazebo killing woman
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Sheriff: Sergeant sexually assaulted by inmate
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Good Samaritan turns in over $1M in cocaine
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Three law students donate kidneys to strangers
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Top Pence aide cooperating with January 6 committee
on 2021-12-07 at 15:49
Biden and Putin hold talks amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
on 2021-12-07 at 15:35
The US and Russian leaders speak by video link, as Moscow warns tensions in Europe are “off the scale”.
Jussie Smollett, after denying he orchestrated attack, will face cross examination
on 2021-12-07 at 15:31
Jussie Smollett will resume testifying in his defense today after taking the stand Monday to rebut allegations that he staged a fake hate crime in 2019 and lied to Chicago police about it.
Billionaire hands over antiquities worth $70m
on 2021-12-07 at 15:07
Michael Steinhardt is banned for life from buying such treasures following an investigation.
Vishal Garg: US boss fires 900 employees over Zoom
on 2021-12-07 at 15:00
“Last time I did this I cried,” said the head of the online mortgage lender laying off 15% of his staff.
Wall Street extends rally
on 2021-12-07 at 14:56
The US stock market is off to the races on Tuesday, extending its rally from the start of the week as all three major indexes kicked the day off sharply higher.
Bidens visit WWII memorial on 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor
on 2021-12-07 at 14:26
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited to the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, early Tuesday morning to pay their respects on the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Should retailers like Kohl’s and Macy’s break themselves up?
on 2021-12-07 at 13:14
For years, the future of the department store has been in doubt, as shoppers abandon malls and instead opt to scoop up dresses, appliances and accessories online. But some investors believe they’ve found a clever way for these once-mighty brands to move forward.
How a Bannon lawyer with civil rights creds became a Trump world go-to
on 2021-12-07 at 12:25
David Schoen has stepped forward to represent conservative firebrand Steve Bannon in his contempt of Congress case after two previous stints defending self-proclaimed “dirty trickster” Roger Stone, and even former President Donald Trump. But Schoen insists politics is not playing into his decision.
As millions fell into poverty during the pandemic, billionaires’ wealth soared
on 2021-12-07 at 12:05
The coronavirus pandemic has worsened the massive financial gap between rich and poor around the world, a new report has found.
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: China criticises US diplomatic boycott
on 2021-12-07 at 11:39
China angrily denounces a US plan not to send diplomats to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Harris to mark Maternal Health Day of Action at White House summit
on 2021-12-07 at 11:04
Vice President Kamala Harris will mark the White House’s first ever Maternal Health Day of Action on Tuesday when she hosts a summit with lawmakers, Cabinet secretaries and celebrities, a White House official said
Grammy Awards: Drake withdraws nominations
on 2021-12-07 at 10:41
The decision has reportedly been made at the request of Drake and his management.
Rohingya sue Facebook for $150bn over Myanmar hate speech
on 2021-12-07 at 07:28
The social media giant is accused of fuelling violence against the persecuted minority in Myanmar.
Hawaii health officials order Navy to clean up contaminated drinking water
on 2021-12-07 at 07:06
The Hawaii Department of Health is ordering the Navy to take immediate action to address contaminated drinking water at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, an issue that has forced more than 700 people from their homes and left parents fearing the water they bathed their children in made them sick.
Officers find loaded guns and machete at home of man accused of threatening to attack NYC Pride March
on 2021-12-07 at 04:48
A man who allegedly threatened to attack the NYC Pride March in June and make the 2016 mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando “look like a cakewalk” was arrested Monday, according to a news release from the US Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn.
Emmett Till investigation closed without charges
on 2021-12-07 at 04:17
The justice department says there is “insufficient evidence” to back a writer’s claim a witness lied.
Police chief whose tenure included George Floyd’s murder is retiring
on 2021-12-07 at 03:02
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo, whose tenure will be remembered for his handling of the George Floyd murder investigation, announced Monday that he will retire in mid-January.
Ghislaine Maxwell ‘gave schoolgirl outfit to Epstein victim’
on 2021-12-06 at 22:29
An accuser says Ms Maxwell suggested she dress up to serve tea to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
2022 is when investors will finally return to value stocks. Really
on 2021-12-06 at 18:33
Stop us if you’ve heard this before: Market strategists are predicting that 2022 will finally be the year when investors choose value stocks -— like banking, oil, consumer, industrial and healthcare companies — over Big Techs, such as Apple, Amazon and Facebook owner Meta.
Timed Teaser: Donald Trump raised $1bn for a social media app called…?
on 2021-12-06 at 17:01
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days – 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
Obituary: Bob Dole, WWII veteran and Republican stalwart
on 2021-12-05 at 17:18
Long-serving senator, who recovered from terrible injuries to run for president, dies at 98
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: Key moments from the first week
on 2021-12-04 at 17:36
Ghislaine Maxwell is accused of grooming girls for abuse by late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
After 43 years in jail, exonerated man on life outside
on 2021-12-03 at 02:07
After 43 years in jail, exonerated US man Kevin Strickland grapples with life on the outside.
Why US abortion laws could be changed by Supreme Court ruling
on 2021-12-02 at 01:08
If Roe v Wade is overturned, millions of American women will lose access to legal abortions.
When Jesus is used to steal from his flock
on 2021-12-02 at 00:51
William Neil “Doc” Gallagher used Christian radio to defraud religious pensioners out of millions.
Epstein accuser: Ghislaine Maxwell is a ‘master manipulator’
on 2021-12-02 at 00:28
The BBC spoke to Teresa Helm, who accused Epstein of sexually assaulting her at the age of 22.
Cycling saved my life – now I need to finish round-the-world challenge
on 2021-12-01 at 08:57
Josh Quigley arrives in the US to complete the round-the-world cycle which set him on the road to recovery.
Outside the only abortion clinic in Mississippi
on 2021-12-01 at 01:21
The Supreme Court is being asked to overturn the 1973 ruling that legalised abortion in the US.
Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage
on 2021-12-01 at 00:08
Victims of a historic flood in New York City reflect on the wreckage wrought by Hurricane Ida.
Jack Dorsey: What’s next for Twitter’s co-founder?
on 2021-11-30 at 03:48
The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.
Labour shortage: Is Santa Claus coming to town this year?
on 2021-11-29 at 23:39
With fewer Santas donning their suits and more demand for holiday cheer, Santa will be in short supply.
Timed Teaser: Which mammal made its last crypto trade?
on 2021-11-29 at 19:36
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days – 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
What Ahmaud Arbery’s murder exposes about America
on 2021-11-24 at 23:03
Ahmaud Arbery died in a “modern-day lynching” – locals say the spectre of racism is always present.
Kevin Strickland exonerated after 42 years in Missouri prison
on 2021-11-23 at 22:17
Kevin Strickland was arrested at age 18 and convicted of a triple murder he did not commit.
Wisconsin witnesses recount how SUV mowed down parade-goers
on 2021-11-22 at 22:48
“Little girls flying through the air.” Witnesses recount the Waukesha Christmas parade horror.
Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims
on 2021-11-22 at 21:13
At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade.
The doctor fleeing Tennessee over Covid culture war
on 2021-11-18 at 21:34
The former head of the US state’s vaccine rollout has been forced out after threats and taunts.
Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan
on 2021-11-18 at 00:01
Thousands of migrants are travelling north, often expecting US entry will be easier than before.
What are President Biden’s challenges at the border?
on 2021-11-17 at 06:30
He has faced a spike in border crossings and criticism over deportations among other concerns.
Life after deportation: ‘Living the Mexican dream’
on 2021-11-17 at 00:06
The experience of being sent back to Mexico can be a daunting one, though it can also have an upside.
The US city run by Muslim Americans
on 2021-11-16 at 00:50
Once a Polish enclave, Hamtramck, Michigan is now the first US city with an all-Muslim government.
South Asians react to Kal Penn coming out as gay
on 2021-11-03 at 14:10
The actor revealed he is now engaged to a man he has been in a relationship with for 11 years.
Inside the controversial US gunshot-detection firm
on 2021-10-29 at 01:45
BBC News has been given access to ShotSpotter, the controversial US technology company that detects gunshots.
Charlottesville: Why are the ‘Unite the Right’ organisers on trial?
on 2021-10-27 at 13:11
Nine people injured at the 2017 far-right ‘Unite the Right’ rally in Virginia are suing organisers.
Record high migrant detentions at US-Mexico border
on 2021-10-23 at 04:00
More than 1.7 million people were stopped in the past year, including 145,000 unaccompanied children.
Minneapolis police ‘hunted’ protesters with rubber bullets
on 2021-10-12 at 23:12
An activist and former officer analyse video of Minneapolis police days after George Floyd’s death.
Deported Haitian migrants face uncertain future
on 2021-10-04 at 23:51
Deported Haitian migrants must now rebuild their lives in a crisis-hit nation they fled a decade ago.
San Jose apologises for past racial discrimination against Chinese community
on 2021-09-29 at 18:19
San Jose, California, has formally apologised to the Chinese community for historic wrongs.
Why are so many Haitians at the US-Mexico border?
on 2021-09-24 at 15:31
Thousands of migrants are at the Texas-Mexico border. Here’s what we know about why they are coming.
Haitian migrants at US border: ‘We’ve been through 11 countries’
on 2021-09-24 at 04:40
Fiterson’s hellish seven-year journey through 11 countries explains migrants’ desperation at US border.
Colombia: Migrants risking it all to cross Darien Gap
on 2021-03-28 at 23:02
It takes up to 20 days, and can be deadly – but everyday hundreds try to cross the border between Panama and Colombia.
Mexico: Chasing an American dream
on 2021-03-17 at 23:04
Thousands of migrants from Central America are making an arduous journey to the US border.
Canada ‘Sixties Scoop’: Indigenous survivors map out their stories
on 2020-12-14 at 00:05
Canada’s “Sixties Scoop” saw thousands of indigenous children forcibly removed from their families.
New Christmas campaign for Canadians held in China
on 2020-12-10 at 01:39
The campaign is based on efforts around a similar case involving a British journalist fifty years ago.
New Brunswick outbreak: How a smalltown doctor became a Covid pariah
on 2020-11-25 at 01:23
After being labelled “patient zero”, a small-town physician in Canada was shunned.