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Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack - That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office. 7 hrs ago - US & Canada

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'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover - As the president continues his initiative to make Washington DC 'safe and beautiful', tourists and locals are conflicted over the $13m renovation. 8 hrs ago

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US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland -- Negotiations have progressed in recent months, according to multiple officials familiar, with the White House optimistic of reaching a deal.

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US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war -- The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

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Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury -- Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

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NBA player Clarke dies aged 29 -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

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Watch: Alaska town sees its last sunset until August -- Residents of Utqiagvik, the United States' northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.

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BBC tests out England and Argentina's World Cup training grounds in Kansas City -- Will Grant tested out one of the pitches where England captain Harry Kane and his team will call home in Kansas City.

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US health officials: Hantavirus risk to Americans 'very low' -- US health authorities say 18 Americans from the MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to the US, with one testing positive for hantavirus.

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Police dog locates missing 96-year-old man in Florida woods -- According to the Florida sheriff's office where Boomer the dog works, the man was safely returned to his home in Lutz, north of Tampa.

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Watch: Declassified footage shows 'unidentified anomalous phenomena' -- The US government was unable to make a definitive determination on the alleged UFO sightings filmed around the world.

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What comes next for US and Canada passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship -- After being flown to a medical centre in Nebraska, some Americans will be allowed to "self-isolate" in their home states.

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Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years -- The boost marks a major turnaround for Canada after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.

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The race against time to find eagles escaped from Dollywood -- Country star Dolly Parton helped rescue and rehabilitate bald eagles when they were on the verge of extinction.

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'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia' -- Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.

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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon -- The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.

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The no-bid contract went to a firm company, which critics say bypassed a rule for competing offers.

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Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

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One American passenger who sailed on the MV Hondius is now in a quarantine unit in Omaha, Nebraska.

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The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.

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He is the latest top health official to be ousted under Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

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Six construction workers were killed and several vehicles plunged into the river after the cargo ship crashed into the bridge.

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The company behind Canvas says it has "reached an agreement" with the hackers who disrupted thousands of colleges and universities.

21 hours ago

Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.

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