Help pours in for Chinese student on 30 cents a day

The 24-year-old ate only rice and chillies in order to save money to help her ill brother.

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Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date

Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say.

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China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks

By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said.

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All you need is mud: Japan’s new spin on rugby

If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise.

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18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition

The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine.

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Why Chinese farmers have crossed border into Russia's Far East

When farms in Russia's Far East collapsed with the old Soviet Union, Chinese firms saw an opportunity.

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Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Trump switches permanent residence from New York to Florida

He said he had been "treated very badly" by local politicians - prompting one to reply: "Good riddance".

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Judge Pushes Back On Trump Lawyers Trying to Block Possible Impeachment Witnesses

A federal judge in Washington was skeptical in the face of arguments that current and former Oval Office aides have "absolute immunity" from ever sitting for questions about interactions with Trump.

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The African Americans discovering Ghana

Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?

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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'

Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

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The Boy Scouts Of America Will Increase Their Membership Fees By More Than 80%

The group cites rising insurance costs. The reaction from adult volunteer leaders ranged from annoyance to skepticism, mainly about the timing of the announcement.

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N.B.A. Suspends Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns 2 Games for Fighting

The league said the players’ “continued escalation” after the game — their taunts on social media — had factored into the punishment.

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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands

The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Uber and Lyft Fight a Law They Say Doesn't Apply to Them

The ride-hail companies are backing a ballot measure to overturn a California law intended to transform gig-economy workers from contractors to employees.

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At least 46 dead in Pakistan train fire, police say

Many of the victims are thought to have died as they tried to jump off the burning train.

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Stephen Curry Breaks Hand in Warriors’ Loss to the Suns

Golden State has lost three All-Stars to serious injuries within its last six games, extending to last season.

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The Nationals Stayed in the Fight, Then Delivered a Knockout

For a team that overcame a terrible start to the year and fought through a trying postseason, it was fitting that the Washington Nationals’ first World Series title required all seven games.

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California wildfires: Strong winds fan flames around Los Angeles

New fires have sprung up around Los Angeles as high winds sweep across Southern California.

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Karachi Biennale: Price of speaking out against police killings

Artist Adeela Suleman was inspired by the death of one young man. The authorities felt differently.

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Essex lorry deaths: The deadly people smuggling trail leading to France

France is seen as a bottleneck in the smugglers' network and a springboard to London.

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Why US teachers have been walking out of schools nationwide

Demands for better pay and smaller class sizes have caused the biggest US strike wave in decades.

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Brazil oil spill: Where has it come from?

Oil has washed up on 200 beaches but the cause of the spill is still unknown.

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Nigeria's border crisis fuelled by rice

Nigeria has closed its borders bringing checkpoints to a standstill and affecting West African trade.

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Jho Low: US to recover $700m from 1MDB financier

High-end real estate and a luxury hotel will be seized as part of the deal struck with financier Jho Low.

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Washington Nationals top Houston Astros in Game 7 to claim World Series title

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Nationals Beat Astros 6-2 To Win The 2019 World Series

The Nats were handcuffed by Houston starter Zack Greinke who gave up only 2 hits in six innings. Washington scored all six runs in the last three innings.

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Washington Nationals top Houston Astros in Game 7 to claim World Series title

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CIA-backed Afghan troops 'committed war crimes': report

Human Rights Watch reports that Afghan forces committed "extrajudicial killings" and other abuses.

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India formally divides Jammu and Kashmir state

It's part of a controversial move to tighten the Indian government's control of the region.

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AirPods Pro first impressions: Off in my own little world

Apple is at its best when it takes fancy technology and makes it disappear: when features seem to just happen, or "just work"—without consequence and without intervention. You simply use something in the way that it feels like you should, and it does what you think it should do (and does it well).

This was the magic behind the original AirPods. They weren’t the first true wireless headphones, yet they elevated the platform not by doing more, but by requiring less from us. Easier pairing. Easy battery readout. Easy charging. Smaller and more portable. Turn on and off automatically.

My first day with the AirPods Pro left me feeling that same “magic” again. I’ve used lots of true wireless earbuds since the AirPods debuted and several good pairs of noise-cancelling headphones. But something about these new AirPods Pro just has that effortless touch.

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Cord cutting: A beginner's guide

How to cut the cord: All the devices, services, and knowledge you need to ditch cable and save money.

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Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan

Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.

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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US

Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.

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Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'

Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March.

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Liberia's child soldiers: 'I know I killed people'

Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed.

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Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing

Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people.

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Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash

The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September.

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State Dept. Officials To Testify Giuliani Was Seen As 'Obstacle' On Ukraine

Christopher Anderson, onetime aide to the former special envoy to Ukraine, will be interviewed along with Catherine Croft, who served as special adviser for Ukraine in the State Department.

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As Growth Slows, The Economy Is Falling Short Of Trump's Target

GDP numbers out Wednesday are expected to show the U.S. economy lost steam in the third quarter. But President Trump is banking on a strong economy as his ticket to a second term.

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The Best Places to Watch the New York City Marathon

With 26.2 miles stretching across the five boroughs, you’ve got plenty of options.

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Film And Television Comic John Witherspoon Dies At 77

He was a veteran of 1970s television comedies such as Good Times and What's Happening!!, but best known for his role in Ice Cube's Friday films.

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Australian wildfire: Hundreds of koalas feared dead

"It's a national tragedy," says one worker from a koala hospital in New South Wales, Australia.

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Australia's 'backpacker tax' ruled invalid by court

Working holiday-makers from eight nations, including the UK, may be owed compensation.

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Turkey-Syria: 'The heart of my family has died'

Some refugees say they are being deported from Turkey back to Syria, which Ankara denies.

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Trump impeachment: Democrats unveil resolution for next steps

A resolution lays out how the House will take the inquiry against the president into a public phase.

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The dangers – physical and psychological – of gender reveal parties

A woman's death at a gender reveal party has prompted wider questions about the trend.

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Why India wants to track WhatsApp messages

The government is trying to monitor and intercept social media messages to combat fake news.

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Why motorbike apps are scrambling for Africa

Venture capitalists are getting excited by the opportunities that new transport apps are providing.

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WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages.

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Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's trans talk sparks uproar

Hundreds protested as Meghan Murphy gave a controversial talk at a public library in Toronto.

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US women upset by random baby congratulation cards

Outcry after women receive gift cards disguised as pregnancy announcements

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Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match

England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand.

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Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'

Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant.

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Nationals Beat Astros 7-2 In Game 6 Of The World Series

The game featured timely home runs, stifling pitching by the Nationals' Stephen Strasburg, and a controversial call by the umpires that could have changed the course of the game.

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UEFA Punishes Bulgaria for Fans’ Racist Behavior

The national team will have to play a European Championship qualifying game in an empty stadium.

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WhatsApp's Case Against NSO Group Hinges on a Tricky Legal Argument

The Facebook-owned messaging company is taking on a notorious malware vendor in what could be an uphill battle.

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Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit

Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced he would resign.

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Britain Braces For New Vote In December That Could Ease The Path To Brexit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson sought an early general election in the hope of gaining ground in Parliament in support of the question that has roiled British politics since 2016: leaving the EU.

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Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?

The 2019 edition of the Fall Classic has lacked the can’t-miss story lines of several others this decade, but Game 6 (and possibly Game 7) offers an opportunity to change that.

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Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'

The former US first lady says race and lack of understanding of migrants still divides the US and world.

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Sadako Ogata: First female UN refugee chief dies at 92

Sadako Ogata had to deal with "constant humanitarian crises" during her time in charge of UNHCR.

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Aya Maasarwe: Australian jailed for student's high-profile murder

Aya Maasarwe's killing sparked a wave of anger about violence against women in Australia.

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Hong Kong: Joshua Wong calls his election ban 'politically driven'

The high-profile Hong Kong activist has been barred from running in district council elections.

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A Smoke-Filled Room, and One Last Champion

A trip to the Cigar Smoking World Championship confirms that competition, regardless of the discipline and the contestants, remains just a state of mind.

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Nationals Believe They Have Another Comeback in Them

Washington has been on the brink before this season. Losing three World Series games in row hasn’t put a dent in the team’s positivity.

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Nirmal Purja: Ex-soldier climbs 14 highest mountains in seven months

Nepal's Nirmal Purja, who served in the British Army, breaks a climbing world record by seven years.

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California faces huge power cuts as wildfires rage

A further 1.5 million people are set to lose power as high winds fan flames across the state.

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'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer

TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year.

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Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning

Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue.

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Top Ukraine Expert Reported Concerns About Trump's July Call With Ukraine President

"I did not think it was proper to demand that a foreign government investigate a U.S. citizen," Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman is expected to tell House committees Tuesday.

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Queensland shark attack: Two men injured at tourist spot

The men suffered leg and foot wounds in the attack at a popular tourist region in Queensland.

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READ: Ukraine Expert Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's Opening Statement

In his testimony Tuesday, the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council, is expected to describe concerns with how the Trump administration's handling of Ukraine policy.

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Indian toddler stuck in borewell dies despite major rescue efforts

Two-year old Sujith fell into the well on Friday and was found dead despite a major rescue effort.

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Administration Extends Temporary Protected Status To Many Salvadorans In U.S.

A month after signing an agreement with El Salvador to cooperate in limiting asylum seekers at the southern border, the U.S. extends protections for Salvadorans to legally work in the U.S.

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REM look back on Monster: 'We did not want to become the dancing monkey'

REM look back on their most challenging and divisive record, Monster, as it turns 25.

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Baghdadi death: What now for IS?

Can the ultra-violent IS group survive the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?

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Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?

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Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future.

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Ethiopia's 900-year-old Shonke village on a mountain

Residents say they prefer their traditional stone-built homes to Ethiopia's "shining cities".

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Uber Eats Hopes Drones Can Lift It to Profitability

Uber reveals the design of a drone with six rotors that change position for vertical takeoffs and landings. It can stay aloft for 18 minutes, with a range of 18 miles.

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No, the Nationals Are Not Cursed by an Early Plan to Celebrate

Major League Baseball staged a routine rehearsal of a World Series title celebration before a game had been played in Washington. Then social media erupted.

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Is A Diet That's Healthy For Us Also Better For The Planet? Most Of The Time, Yes

A vast new analysis looked at 15 different food groups, like nuts, fish and red meat, ranking them based on how they influence health and the toll they take on the planet.

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His Mind Fading, a Former Football Star Wonders but Cannot Know

T.J. Abraham played high school and college football, then became a doctor. He quit when his brain began to fail him.

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Some Pregnant Women Use Weed For Morning Sickness But FDA Cautions Against It

Use of the drug during pregnancy has been linked to higher risk for premature birth and low birth weight. But some women with severe nausea feel they're out of other options.

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The Wreaths for the Marathon Winners Come From My Grandmother’s Backyard

And it has been this way for almost 50 years.

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Elizabeth Warren's Ambiguity On Health Care Comes With Some Side Effects

Warren supports mandatory "Medicare for All" that would eliminate private insurance. But there's a perception among some supporters that she's willing to compromise on the issue.

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Trump Impeachment Inquiry: A Guide To Key People, Facts And Documents

House Democrats are investigating President Trump and whether his administration affected foreign policy for personal political gain. Here is what you need to know to understand the Ukraine affair.

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Claudia Lopez: Colombia elects gay woman as mayor of Bogota

Claudia Lopez hailed the "day of the woman" to supporters as she won the key political posting.

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On These Astros, Who Isn’t the M.V.P.?

Bottomless depth has lifted Houston to three straight road victories and put it on the cusp of its second World Series title.

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HSBC warns of 'challenging' outlook as profit falls

Europe's largest bank said the performance in some parts of its business was "not acceptable".

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Streetwise: Capturing iconic moments of daily life

A selection of images from the Magnum Photos on street life throughout the world.

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A thousand needle workers volunteer to finish dead woman's quilt

Craft enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada work on a deceased woman's quilting project.

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What prohibition's failure means for the legalisation of cannabis

Banning alcohol inadvertently created one of the most successful black markets in the world.

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The race to build a flying electric taxi

More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities.

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Houston Astros Take 3-2 World Series Lead Over Washington Nationals

The Houston Astros have taken a 3-2 lead in the World Series, after defeating Washington 7-1 in Game 5 in the nation's capital, pushing the underdog Nationals to the edge of elimination.

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Essex lorry deaths: Man due in court over 39 deaths

Maurice Robinson to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court charged with 39 counts of manslaughter.

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Rep. Katie Hill, Facing An Ethics Investigation, Says She Will Resign

The freshman congresswoman announced her resignation "with a broken heart," following an ethics probe into allegations that she had sexual relations with a staff member, an allegation she denies.

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Rescuers fight to save toddler stuck in well

Two-year old Sujith fell into the abandoned well on Friday and rescuers are racing against time.

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One Week Before Breeders’ Cup, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita

The track’s death toll since December rises to 36.

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My doctor flew off when cosmetic surgery went wrong

Surgeons who fly in from abroad are leaving patients exposed if complications arise, the BBC finds.

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Katie Hill: US congresswoman resigns amid affair allegations

Congresswoman Katie Hill denies allegations she had an affair with a Capitol Hill aide.

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Nigeria's 'torture houses' masquerading as Koranic schools

Parents find their children maltreated in what they thought were Islamic rehabilitation centres.

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Mystery of the skeleton hijacked by Nazis and Soviets

The identity of a 10th-Century skeleton fascinates experts - but was exploited by invaders.

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Tiger Woods Ties Sam Snead’s Career Wins Record in Japan

Woods got his 82nd tournament victory at the Zozo Championship.

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Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently.

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Singapore: The artist cutting off the head of a British colonialist

One Singaporean artist is questioning his country's admiration for Sir Stamford Raffles.

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Democrats Now Have An Unlikely Ally In Trump Impeachment Inquiry – John Bolton

He doesn't cut the profile of a member of The Resistance, but Bolton's opposition to a pressure campaign in Ukraine to investigate conspiracy theories may pit him against his former boss.

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In Texas, Home Sellers Must Now Disclose More About The Risk Of Flooding

In many places there's no requirement to tell a home buyer if a house is at risk of flooding, even as climate change increases that risk. Some hope a new Texas law will be a national model.

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Detroit Entrepreneurs Fight Food Insecurity With Lessons Of The Past

In 1968, a survey found that African Americans paid more money for lower-quality groceries and struggled for access to fresh food, among other inequalities. Today, those same battles persist.

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How to Change the Default Apps on All Your Devices

Don't settle for the preinstalled apps Apple, Microsoft, and Android stick you with. Mix it up a little\!

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Scientists Take Baby Steps Toward Extraterrestrial Babies

Can sperm survive microgravity? Do eggs hold up to radiation? The new science of off-planet procreation is now getting underway.

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Bros to Pros: The N.F.L.’s Quinnen and Quincy Williams

The Williams brothers learned from each other growing up and now chase their shared dream of football stardom at the highest level.

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Jose Urquidy Emerges as the Astros’ Unlikely World Series Savior

Urquidy, a 24-year-old who was in the minor leagues just weeks ago, did what Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole, and Zack Greinke could not: Earn a win in the World Series.

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Kurt Cobain cardigan sells at auction for $334,000

The olive-green button-up - complete with cigarette burn - has not been washed since Cobain wore it.

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U.S. Attacks ISIS Locations In Syria

U.S. forces attacked ISIS targets overnight Saturday in northwest Syria, leaving at least nine people dead.

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It’s Overreaction O’Clock: Very Early Takeaways on the N.B.A. Season

Have you seen the Minnesota Timberwolves? And other things to keep an eye on in this new N.B.A. season.

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Astros Tie World Series 2-2 After Game 4 Win Over Nationals

The Houston Astros tied the series 2-2 after beating the Washington Nationals 8-1 in Game 4 of the World Series.

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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: US 'conducts operation against IS chief' - US media

Reports come as the White House says President Donald Trump will make a "major statement" on Sunday.

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Essex lorry deaths: Anguish in Vietnam for families of missing

Services for missing relatives, including a 19-year-old woman, are held after 39 bodies were found.

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Nearly 1 Million Customers To Lose Power In Planned PG&E Power Outages

Pacific Gas and Electric says dry and windy conditions drove the utility to expand its power blackout zone by 90,000 customers across Northern and Central California to prevent the risk of wildfires.

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Jokowi and Subianto: Why Indonesia's leader went from scorn to selfies

When Indonesia's president put his former rival in government many were left confused and concerned.

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U.S. Diplomat: State Department Nixed Plan To Support Former Ukrainian Ambassador

Philip Reeker, a U.S. diplomat overseeing European affairs, testified he had plans to defend former Ukrainian Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch, but Reeker was overruled by top State Department officials.

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Chile protests: president sacks whole cabinet after protests

President Piñera lifts overnight curfews after praising a huge peaceful demonstration in Santiago.

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Juliet Club: 'I help answer the world's love letters'

The people who spend time writing words of comfort and advice to love-struck people.

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Jane Fonda 'inspired by Greta Thunberg'

Actress Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow actor Ted Danson at a climate protest.

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Argentina election: Economy main issue for voters

With Argentina deep in recession, voters are desperate for a president who can fix the economy.

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Libya in chaos as endless war rumbles on

For years competing militias, rival governments and foreign players have been battling for control.

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Syrian Kurds: 'The world has closed its eyes on us'

Syrian Kurds lament what they view as a betrayal over their US ally pulling out from the north.

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'The selfie that revealed I was a stolen baby'

Aged 17, Miché Solomon discovered she had two mothers - one real, one false.

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Maria Butina: Russian agent deported from US to Moscow

The 30-year-old pro-gun activist was greeted by her father, and journalists who gave her flowers.

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Chile protests: Aerial footage of protest march

An estimated one million people - over five percent of Chile's population - peacefully marched in Santiago.

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As Investors Try To Be More Ethical, Some Find No Escape From Businesses They Detest

Investors are spending billions to align their portfolios with their personal values. But what happens when funds that claim to be "sustainable" are not as clean as they profess to be?

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It’s a Battle to Nab the Last Spots at the ATP Finals

The big names are already in, but the fight for the final two slots remains tight.

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Karen Khachanov Has Been on a Tear

A few years ago he was ranked outside the top 50, but he had a winning streak that landed him at No. 8.

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Indoor Tennis Is a Different Type of Game

There are nuances, like increased crowd noise and echo, which can pump up or unnerve players.

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From Simple Exchange To Shakedown: The Evolution Of 'Quid Pro Quo'

The Latin phrase has played a key role in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. But its meaning in that context is far removed from its original simplicity.

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