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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies -- The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns. -- Europe

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Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation -- A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a "medical emergency" and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to low-security facility in Pennsylvania -- The decision to move the rap mogul while he is serving out his 50-month sentence was made with 'safety and security in mind'.

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What we learned from heated US midterm Senate debates -- As the 3 November election approaches and both parties fight for control of Congress, some clear themes have emerged.

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US police identify remains of man found in barrel in shrinking reservoir -- Edward "Buddy" Jackson's body was found stuffed in a barrel in 2022, with a gunshot wound to the head. Police say he likely was killed four decades ago.

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Trump calls off livestream of Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad -- Trump said some would "rather not watch" the killing of Nidal Hasan, the first military execution in over 60 years.

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What's going on between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store bird? -- The Since U Been Gone singer claims she was "looked at as if I couldn't afford" an item in the store.

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What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis -- The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.

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How did Katie Zacharia do at her first - very brief - White House briefing? -- The BBC's Sarah Smith was in the room and describes Zacharia's performance and the moment she broke news about Kimberly Guilfoyle being asked to resign.

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Watch: Witnesses describe 'traumatic' moment man fell out of Six Flags rollercoaster -- One person has died and others were injured after an incident at a US amusement park.

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Watch: Moment Duane Davis is sentenced to 40 years for Tupac Shakur's murder -- A jury found Davis guilty in September of one count of murder with a deadly weapon for the rap superstar's death in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.

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How backlash against data centres could shape the US midterm elections -- Democrats and Republicans alike are coming out against data centre development, amid growing backlash across the US.

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US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices -- The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer -- Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

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Where the US midterm elections will be won and lost -- An in-depth look at the key polling, races and issues ahead of an election that will define Trump's final two years as president.

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What we know about the deadly Six Flags rollercoaster incident in Georgia -- Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died on Monday after police say he was ejected from a ride at an amusement park.

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Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base -- Officials have not given a cause or death toll, citing the "very active and delicate" situation at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.

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Every scrap of paper checked: Police hunting for synthetic drugs in Chicago jail -- BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as America battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

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A wave of homemade, synthetic drugs sweeps US and deepens crisis -- BBC News hears from users, dealers, prison and recovery workers as the country battles with a deadly new drug epidemic.

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Three takeaways from Elon Musk's latest political donations -- New filings show the world's richest person spent this summer again trying to help Republicans win office, with most of his focus on one candidate.

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Fast-moving California wildfire burns homes as people are ordered to leave -- Fanned by the fierce Santa Ana winds, the Norte Fire is one of 13 burning across the state.

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Alligator kills 71-year-old man fishing in Florida -- The 3.7m (12ft) alligator reportedly dragged the man into the water where he was fishing near Orlando.

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Teacher fought US school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times' -- The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

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Katie Zacharia leaving White House role less than five days into job -- Her public debut as press secretary ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.

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