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Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company - Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised. 7 hrs ago

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Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty. What happens to his other trial? -- The 28-year-old's lawyers want his upcoming state murder trial thrown out as they argue he has already pleaded guilty in federal court.

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Just now -- Trump on USS Lincoln deployment: 'Not nearly long enough' -- President Donald Trump also denied that family members were concerned about the welfare of their relatives on board the US aircraft carrier. -- Just now

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'I shot Mr Thompson' - Inside the court as Mangione pleaded guilty -- The BBC's New York correspondent Nada Tawfik was in the courtroom as Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty.

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LIVE - Luigi Mangione admits killing healthcare boss as victim's family condemn 'heinous act' Mangione, 28, pleads guilty to federal charges in New York. After the hearing, Thompson's family say "nothing will ease the pain of losing him".

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US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported on board -- Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard. -- World

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US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says -- Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials. -- Africa

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Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump's name back on building -- The board on Thursday also voted to proceed with a two-year closure for proposed renovations, which was earlier blocked by a federal judge.

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Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt? -- The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.

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Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms -- Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

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Flock boss admits surveillance firm took too long to act over police abuse -- US police officers have quit after using licence plate-reading cameras to track romantic partners.

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Why is Selena Gomez being sued? -- BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

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Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure -- Leavitt became the youngest press secretary in the country's history when she took the job in January 2025 at age 27.

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Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves? -- The BBC's Sarah Smith looks at what the new equipment could mean for the agency as tensions over immigration enforcement continue to escalate.

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Watch: Trump tells reporters why he switched planes -- The President confirmed that he secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month due to a possible threat.

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What it's like flying with Trump on Air Force One -- BBC Correspondent Tom Bateman explains what it's like for members of the press who fly on Air Force One with the US President.

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Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US -- Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.

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Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war -- It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

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Decoys to hide presidents are common - but elaborate Trump ruse was different level -- Deceptions of varying complexity are often used to thwart potential threats, former Secret Service agents say.

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Fact-checking Trump's claims as he rolls back some recommended vaccines -- The US president has repeatedly cast doubt on the safety of childhood vaccines, making several misleading claims.

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What to know about Trump's Patriot Games for high school athletes -- Two teenagers from each state are competing as part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue -- Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

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Watch: What happens if Luigi Mangione pleads guilty today? -- Attorneys for Mangione, who is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are meeting federal prosecutors on Friday.

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BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her -- BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.

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Mangione lawyers to meet federal prosecutors amid reports of plea deal -- Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.

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Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One? -- How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

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