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AI getting more powerful 'by the day' and kill switch should be required, tech boss tells BBC - Jack Clark, co-founder of AI firm Anthropic, says artificial intelligence could become a "major risk to society", after a number of tech bosses call for a slowdown in AI development.

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LIVE -- TV's biggest stars to walk red carpet ahead of 78th Emmy Awards -- US medical drama The Pitt and comedy Hacks lead the nominations for this year's Primetime Emmy Awards.

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US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants -- The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.

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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech -- The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.

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US aviator shot down over Iran recalls 'free-falling' before his dangerous rescue -- The April rescue operation to recover the downed aircrew saw the first US boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years, American officials say.

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Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash -- The 21 Air-operated jet overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles.

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Emmy Awards: How to watch, who is nominated and why Heated Rivalry is missing -- Beef stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are among the nominees at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

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Carney eyes 'unique alliance' with EU as trade war with US intensifies -- While Carney has ruled out EU membership, the Canadian leader says he wants to pursue a "unique alliance" with Brussels.

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In 9/11 remarks, Trump links war with Iran -- At the Pentagon 9/11 commemorations, President Trump praised the military and highlighted how their work is continuing with the war in Iran.

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Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention? -- The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.

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Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11 -- The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

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Brother of Muslim police cadet killed in 9/11 'disappointed' by calls for Mamdani to sit out memorial -- Zeshan Hamdani speaks out after push back against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is Muslim, attending 9/11 events.

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Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City -- Organisers say each of the 2,977 drones in the display represents a victim of the 9/11 attacks.

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They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets -- Some people fired in the wake of Kirk's assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.

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Is Trump's $5,000 pledge a sign of panic? -- Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.

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Firefighters say this antioxidant helped them - their union warns it could be risky -- Glutathione, an antioxidant, has been offered as a treatment at some of the largest US wildfires in recent years.

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'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks -- In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.

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Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11 -- They carry distinct memories not from the day itself, but from the moment - years later - they learned about the attacks.

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'Great' or 'alarming' - Should AI be reined in? -- The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology's rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn.

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Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87 -- The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.

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Carney gambles on the world's biggest investors betting on Canada -- In the midst of a trade war with the US, the prime minister leveraged his connections in global finance to invite some of the world's biggest investors to Canada.

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Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars -- Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.

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Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find -- DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.

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Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars -- Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.

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US congressman swims to safety after his plane is forced to land on a lake -- The small plane carrying Rep Tom Tiffany had a mechanical issue that forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a Wisconsin lake.

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Legendary Canadian boxer George Chuvalo dies aged 89 -- The heavyweight champion took on the likes of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, and was known for never once getting knocked out or knocked down.

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