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US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal -- The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

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Iran wants to make deal rather than face military action, Trump says -- Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.

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Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants? -- Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

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Former CNN host Don Lemon charged in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church -- Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.

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What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary -- Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.

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Federal judge denies request to block ICE surge in Minnesota -- A judge said ICE activity could have "heartbreaking" effects but said the state hadn't proven its case.

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Civil rights investigation opened into Alex Pretti shooting -- The deputy attorney general said it was a "standard investigation" after Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.

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A bomb cyclone will hit parts of the US - what is it? -- The storm is expected to hit the East Coast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and the risk of coastal flooding.

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Watch: The dog breed that stands out in Westminster's agility competition -- One trainer said the dogs' sharp minds and agile bodies give them an edge on the Westminster Dog Show's intricate obstacle courses.

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'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film -- US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

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Watch: Batman tells city council to not assist ICE at Super Bowl -- The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Watch: Moment roof collapses at a rodeo arena due to snow -- The Saline County Fairgrounds arena in Arkansas was vacant at the time the roof caved in under the weight of snow and sleet following a winter storm.

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Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis -- BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

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Did Beyoncé split country music in two? -- Cowboy Carter winning the Grammy's country album of the year last year sent shockwaves through the industry.

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Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further -- The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.

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Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace -- He is one of the most decorated coaches in NFL history, but his snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame adds to a growing list of defeats.

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Canada's conservative leader faces leadership test - and grapples with widening his appeal -- Pierre Poilievre is expected to win a leadership review, but faces questions over his popularity with the wider public.

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What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios -- From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

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Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files -- Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

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Pedro Pascal and Meryl Streep lead tributes to Catherine O'Hara -- The Canadian comedic actress died in Los Angeles on Friday at the age of 71 following a brief illness.

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Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit -- The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.

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Canada's Poilievre sweeps Conservative party leadership test with 87.4% -- The opposition leader received a strong show of support from party delegates, despite the recent electoral loss against the Liberals.

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Stay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz? -- The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.

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