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US Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over Covid hearing -- The committee will now refer him for potential prosecution following his refusal to answer questions during a hearing focused on his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money - The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits. 15 hrs ago - Business

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Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more' -- Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

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El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party -- His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.

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Watch: Inside Neil Armstrong's childhood home as it goes on sale -- Armstrong's dreams of flying took off at this Ohio house as a boy, before he eventually became the first man to walk on the Moon in 1969.

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Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming comedy show causing controversy? -- Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".

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Marmots facing money troubles turn to OnlyFans -- A Colorado lab researching the ground-squirrels comes up with an innovative way to raise money after funding cuts.

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US revokes Brazil ambassador's visa as diplomatic tensions escalate -- It comes after the Brazilian government refused to grant visas for two US state department officials.

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Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan -- Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.

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US congressman refuses to drop re-election bid over ex-wife's abuse claims -- Ohio Republican Max Miller's former father-in-law, a US senator, wants him removed from Congress.

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Washington wildfire arson suspect twice linked to other blazes, authorities say -- Aaron Farinacci, 37, was allegedly spotted near the latest blaze and was found to have matches and a lighter.

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Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit -- The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.

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Watch: 'Marmots have money troubles' - Scientists turn to OnlyFans to raise funds -- The account, filled with "uncensored marmot content", has generated over $5,000 in tips since it was launched.

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Watch: Small plane makes emergency landing on Florida highway -- Dashcam video shows a plane flying under a highway gantry after the instructor calmly informed air traffic control of the emergency.

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'Like a bomb' - Residents react after Spokane fires destroy hundreds of homes -- More than 700 homes have been destroyed in the Washington state flames, with one suspect arrested on first-degree arson charges.

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Sheriff: Spokane arson suspect in custody -- Aaron Farinacci was allegedly seen kneeling near grass at the site of the fire and later found to have matches and a lighter, the Spokane County Sheriff said.

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'She folded like an umbrella' - Trump slams Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool case -- Federal prosecutors dismissed charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalising the landmark pool, blaming contractors for a rushed job.

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What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon? -- While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

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Did Iran hack water systems in at least seven US states? -- President Donald Trump has said Iran is not to blame, but cyber experts tell the BBC it is likely the attack was directed by Tehran.

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Ariana Grande has had enough of body comments, but 'scrutiny' will linger -- The star has taken a "step back" from the spotlight after appearances led to "endless, ongoing public scrutiny".

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Before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction -- BBC Verify matched wildfire videos with images of the same areas before the fires struck to assess the damage in Washington state.

2 days ago

How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers -- A forensic linguist tells the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from just a few sentences.

3 days ago

Why haven't we seen images of SpaceX Moon crash yet? -- A rocket is believed to have crashed into the Moon, forming a new crater - but why haven't images been released yet?

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Trump administration pays back $100bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses -- It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid.

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US congressman drops re-election bid after 'inappropriate conduct' findings -- He has denied wrongdoing after an investigation found he gave female staff designer purses, vacations, and guns.

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