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Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close - The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods. 6 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Iranian academic writes of US detention 'hell' over link to 1979 hostage crisis -- The immigration status of Maryam Tahmasebi was revoked because her husband is the son of a prominent figure in Iran.

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Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow -- BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears -- Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.

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Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies -- Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.

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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief' -- The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday.

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US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures -- The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".

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How the Meta trial could change social media for young people -- The trial stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 29 US states, in which they claim numerous violations of federal and state privacy laws for children.

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Firefighters tackle blaze in Ohio after industrial explosion -- Firefighters battle flames after an explosion on 18 August at an industrial recycling facility in Toledo, Ohio.

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Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea? -- Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

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Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.

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'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln -- Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December.

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Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success -- She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.

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What to know about Tupac's murder trial and the gang leader accused of orchestrating his death -- Opening statements in the trial transported a Las Vegas jury back in time to 1990s hip-hop, filled with rap feuds, gang street violence and a distrust in police.

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Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK -- The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.

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US women in politics spark conversation on motherhood -- The White House press secretary quit this week to be with her children, while Democrat Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez said she was freezing her eggs.

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A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.

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Florida has a high profile governor's race, while in Alaska, a sitting senator tries to fend off a doppleganger

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Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged the school mishandled the donated remains of loved ones.

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A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

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The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".

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"It was just weird, like some twisted game": At least half a dozen people were threatened near City Hall last week.

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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will take place 22-23 August. It's the first motor race to be held in the US capital.

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It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue.

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