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US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures - The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick". 48 mins ago

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Take a timelapse ride along the IndyCar racetrack in Washington -- The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will take place 22-23 August. It's the first motor race to be held in the US capital.

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'A floating prison' - sailors describe life on warships like USS Abraham Lincoln -- Concerns have mounted about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed since 11 December. -- US & Canada

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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief' -- The former heavyweight boxing champion shares a child with the Heroes actress, who died on Sunday. -- Culture

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Buss trying to block siblings' sale of LA Lakers -- Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss is trying to stop her siblings' sale of the family's remaining stake in the NBA franchise.

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Carney's final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms -- Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs - though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many concessions.

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Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea? -- Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

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Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says -- After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", an officer testified.

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How the Meta trial could change social media for young people -- The trial stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 29 US states, in which they claim numerous violations of federal and state privacy laws for children.

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Firefighters tackle blaze in Ohio after industrial explosion -- Firefighters battle flames after an explosion on 18 August at an industrial recycling facility in Toledo, Ohio.

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Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.

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'He's a real hero' - Trump meets teen lifeguard after dramatic rescue -- The US president hosted Ryder Williams at the White House after the 16-year-old rescued a 10-year-old boy from a beach in California on 25 July.

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Watch: Flash flood sweeps vehicle away in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala -- Tropical storm warnings remain for some of the state's islands, as the storm is due to progress west.

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Hayden Panettiere: A life of struggles alongside screen success -- She went from child actress to Hollywood star, but endured addiction, harassment and personal trauma.

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What to know about Tupac's murder trial and the gang leader accused of orchestrating his death -- Opening statements in the trial transported a Las Vegas jury back in time to 1990s hip-hop, filled with rap feuds, gang street violence and a distrust in police.

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Ariana Grande leaves problems at home as her tour hits the UK -- The star plays the first of 10 dates in London, after which she will "step back" from public life.

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US women in politics spark conversation on motherhood -- The White House press secretary quit this week to be with her children, while Democrat Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez said she was freezing her eggs.

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Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead -- From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.

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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77 -- A statement on the blues-rock band's website said he died on Monday in hospice

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Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal -- The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".

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Man in creepy Chucky-like mask chases Philadelphia residents, police say -- "It was just weird, like some twisted game": At least half a dozen people were threatened near City Hall last week.

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American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights -- It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue.

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Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC -- A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.

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Lindsay Clancy begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies -- Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.

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