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LIVE - Kevin Warsh says he will not be Trump's 'sock puppet' if confirmed as Fed chairman - Kevin Warsh, Trump's choice to replace Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve, faced questions from lawmakers.

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New era as Apple names new boss to replace Tim Cook after 15 years -- Ternus will take over running the technology giant in September as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as US labour secretary -- Lori Chavez-Deremer's tenure leading the department was overshadowed by allegations of wrongdoing.

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Wembanyama wins NBA award with 100% of vote -- San Antonio Spurs centre Victor Wembanyama is named the first unanimous winner of the NBA's defensive player of the year award.

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Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids -- Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup.

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Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny -- The two died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab.

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Woman and child jumped off roof to escape deadly Louisiana shooting -- Authorities say a father fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in what appears to be a "domestic dispute".

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The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website -- The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.

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US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl -- Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.

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Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap' -- The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.

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Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume -- The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.

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FBI Director Kash Patel files $250m lawsuit against The Atlantic magazine -- Patel alleges that the magazine published false and harmful claims about his conduct, including accusations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences from duty.

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Hauger-Thackery runs Boston Marathon at 22 weeks pregnant -- Great Britain's Calli Hauger-Thackery finishes the Boston Marathon in two hours, 43 minutes and 58 seconds while five months pregnant.

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Canada: Ties to US are 'weaknesses we must correct' -- Prime Minister Mark Carney said that due to Washington changing its trade policies, Canada's economic ties to the US that were once a strength are now a 'weakness'.

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'Every parent's nightmare' - What we learned from the charges against D4vd -- BBC's Shaimaa Khalil reports from Los Angeles as singer David Burke pleads not guilty to the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

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Watch: Skydiver crashes into jumbotron at US football game -- A skydiver crashed into the massive scoreboard at Virginia Tech University's stadium, dangling from a parachute before first responders carried out a rescue without injury.

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Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in California backyard -- "Look at that, wow!" - A couple in Temecula woke up to find a balloon boarded with 13 people behind their home on Saturday.

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The NFL's next superstar and how mum's struggle inspired rise to top -- Fernando Mendoza is almost certain to be the first pick in the NFL Draft after rising from obscurity and his mother, who lives with multiple sclerosis, has been his main source of inspiration.

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The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency -- The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

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Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz? -- Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

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Why are gray whales dying in San Francisco's waters? US scientists search for clues -- Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.

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What is the Fisa law Trump wants extended and why are lawmakers resisting? -- Both Republicans and Democrats are pushing to reform the law, saying it allows "warrantless searches" of Americans' digital communications.

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Victory slips away as marathon runner celebrates too soon -- The dramatic end to the Delaware Marathon occurred when the lead runner slowed in celebration before a trailing marathoner sprinted toward the finish line .

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