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Strip-Searching of 8-Year-Old at Prison Leads Virginia to Halt the Practice
Trump Says Giuliani to File Report on Findings From Ukraine
North Dakota county may become US's 1st to bar new refugees
Screams and goodbyes as scores die in devastating India factory fire
FBI Treating Pensacola Navy Shooting as Terrorism
Beijing Orders Removal of Foreign Tech in State Offices, FT Says
Peaceful Hong Kong march marred by fire outside court, police say
Booker rakes in over $1 million in campaign donations after calling out lack of diversity
United States and Iran swap prisoners in rare act of cooperation
Iraqi state forces, militia man checkpoints after bloodshed
I thought the Elvis fan festival would be funny. It cracked me open and changed my life | Meg Watson
NFL round-up: 49ers beat Saints in 94-point thriller; Chiefs gain revenge on Pats
René Auberjonois, actor who starred in M*A*S*H*, Star Trek and Benson, dies aged 79
Mayor Pete Turns to God to Win Over Black Supporters
Democrats zoom in on Trump impeachment charges this week
Cory Booker: failure to engage black vote could hand White House to Trump
Iran unveils 'budget of resistance' backed by $5bn Russian loan
Brazil Scraps Envoy Trip to Fernandez Ceremony as Spat Worsens
Pensacola shooting by Saudi national raises new questions about US-Saudi alliance
Left-leaning youth leader inspires Germany's Social Democrats
Wigan’s Ian Lenagan calls RFL’s dealings with Bradford Bulls a ‘festering sore’
NFL round-up: 49ers beat Saints at death in 94-point thriller
‘Parasite’ Wins Best Picture From Los Angeles Film Critics
I'm A Celebrity: Jacqueline Jossa Crowned Winner During Live Final
Haley: Killer 'hijacked' Confederate flag meaning for some
Private border wall construction continues despite court order
John Kerry Rallies With Joe Biden, Evoking Some 2004 Parallels
Piero Terracina, Rome Jew who survived Nazi death camp, dies
French murder suspect emerges from coma after swallowing poison
Juice WRLD: the unapologetic rapper who helped define a new sound
London calling for Anthony Joshua with Tottenham’s stadium a likely venue
Duncan Ferguson’s timing and tactics are spot-on for Everton win
Ding Junhui holds off Stephen Maguire to win third UK Championship
Everton investigating reports of homophobic chants at Chelsea fans
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Looks Back on Her ‘Miserable’ Time at ‘SNL’ in the 1980s: ‘I Was Unbelievably Naive’
Iain Duncan Smith's Seat At Risk As Boris Johnson Makes Late Election Campaign Visit To Chingford And Wood Green
Thousands Of 'Crumbling' Schools In Need Of Immediate Repairs
Strictly Come Dancing: Chris Ramsey Leaves Competition Ahead Of Live Final
Katie Hill: It's Not Over After All
House impeachment report looks at abuse, bribery, corruption
Lebanon's Hariri reemerges as PM candidate as Khatib withdraws
How Each U.K. Election Outcome Could Impact the Stock Market
England’s contract issue central to the international future for Moeen Ali
Bipartisan questions raised about U.S.-Saudi relationship while Trump appears committed to MBS in wake of shooting
Critics’ Choice: ‘The Irishman,’ ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Lead Movie Nominations
Los Angeles Film Critics Awards: Updating Live
Juice Wrld Dead: Rapper Dies Aged 21 After A ‘Medical Emergency’
Children aged 11 and 12 charged with killing boy who was hit by car
Whistleblower goes public after leaked documents reveal China's crackdown on Uighur Muslims
Russia not an enemy? Macron's Moscow strategy faces first test
Trump hails himself 'greatest of all presidents' as Democrats meet to prepare impeachment charges
Lebanese-born donor of Hitler items welcomed in Israel
Stuart Hogg inspires Exeter’s victory in all-England encounter at Sale
Wolves’ Diogo Jota earns draw at Brighton after quickfire goal exchange
Fraser Forster the hero as 10-man Celtic earn final victory over Rangers
Jockeys to appeal against ban for ignoring ‘Stop’ flag at Sandown
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City should shift their focus to Europe
Football faces calls for action on racism in wake of Manchester derby
World chess champion on the verge of topping fantasy football table
Beyonce Is Not Doing a Las Vegas Residency
Rapper Juice Wrld Dead at 21
Linda Ronstadt Needles Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for ‘Enabling Donald Trump’ – To His Face
Rapper Juice Wrld Dies Aged 21 After A ‘Medical Emergency’
Facebook tells users Islamophobic posts meet its community standards despite investigation
American soldiers banned from Italian main street after vicious brawl
Desperate Syrian Kurds who fled Turkish incursion head home to uncertainty
Rep. Mark Meadows Denies Trump Asked Ukraine About Biden: ‘He Didn’t Do That’
Piero Terracina, Rome Jew who survived Nazi death camp dies
Unrelenting transport chaos as French strike bites
Rapper Juice WRLD dies age 21
Tracks of the week reviewed: Ozzy Osbourne, Rina Sawayama, Jessie J
Brighton v Wolves: Premier League – live!
What next for restored heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua?
Jonny Bairstow may have to regain England Test spot in dreaded No3 slot
Jamie Vardy strikes twice as Leicester beat Aston Villa to keep up title chase
Federico Fernández secures Newcastle’s comeback win over Southampton
George Baldock strikes for Sheffield United in comeback win at Norwich
Leinster show Northampton and Ludlam size of their European task
Box Office: ‘Frozen 2’ Remains Victorious, ‘Playmobil’ Bombs
‘Saturday Night Live’: Jimmy Fallon, Paul Rudd, James Corden Play ‘Bad Boys’ in NATO Cafeteria (Watch)
‘Blurred Lines’ Flares Up Again – Marvin Gaye Family Claims Pharrell Perjured Himself
Natalie Portman's 20 best film performances – ranked!
Boy, 13, Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder After Woman Fatally Stabbed
Will Labour’s Plan To Reduce Rail Fares Actually Work?
'Toxic culture': NBC faces new challenges amid storms of #MeToo era
Devastating factory fire kills at least 43 in Indian capital
Hong Kong sees biggest protests since democrats' election boost
Pearl Harbor veteran to be interred on sunken ship
Hong Kong protests mark 6-month mark with massive rally
Namibia vows to change 'status-quo' of white-farm ownership
Democrats Must Not Have an All-White Debate—and the White Candidates Should Say So
Iran says new budget bucks US oil embargo, uses Russian loan
Labrinth: Imagination & the Misfit Kid review – inventive but wearying
Rangers v Celtic: Scottish League Cup final – live!
Ruiz sows seeds of destruction and Joshua reaps the benefit
Beth England’s goal helps unbeaten Chelsea overcome Manchester City
Ron Saunders obituary
West Brom smash five past Swansea to go back to top of Championship
Trump can't get a seat with NATO's cool kids in latest SNL cold open
The Favourite triumphs at European film awards in Berlin
Kings College Student Fatally Stabbed In London 'Entirely Blameless'
It’s time to boost the government’s puny aid for local journalism
Biden calls Sanders' pitch to leverage Israel aid 'bizarre'
California governor asks Trump administration to release money to fight homelessness
Giuliani Meets KGB-Trained Ukrainian Lawmaker to Discuss Biden Investigation
North Korea's U.N. envoy says denuclearization off negotiating table with United States
Liam Payne: LP1 review – genre-ticking anonymity
Chelsea v Manchester City: Women's Super League – live!
Aston Villa v Leicester City: Premier League – live!
Man arrested over alleged racist abuse in Manchester derby
Edward Norton and Thom Yorke: 'The last thing we wanted was for it to get bloody'
John McDonnell Concedes Anti-Semitism Allegations Could Hurt Labour's Election Chances
James Corden Becomes Boris Johnson For Saturday Night Live Sketch
PM's Rhetoric On Immigration 'Fuels' Racism, Says Gary Neville After Allegations Of Abuse At Manchester Derby
Body of slain doctor returns home to Japan from Afghanistan
Pearl Harbor veteran interred on sunken ship
Hard Rock Hotel collapse reminds New Orleans of undocumented workers' plight
Rufus and Martha Wainwright review – quirky, magnificent festive blowout
Anthony Joshua outfoxes Andy Ruiz Jr to dance back into boxing's big time
Gerwyn Price: ‘I was painted as the pantomime villain of darts’
Super rich versus the rest: Champions League groups hampered by inequality | Jonathan Wilson
Gary Neville criticises PM after fan accused of racism at Manchester derby
Aleksander Ceferin’s ‘long nose’ issue highlights the VAR offside conundrum | Greg Wood
'Simplicity is genius': Anthony Joshua savours victory over Andy Ruiz Jr – video
Fit for stardom: How Adam Driver went from US Marine to Hollywood heartthrob
No whistleblower film screening here please: we’re GCHQ
Strictly Come Dancing: Chris Ramsey Addresses Claims There's A Secret Couple On This Year's Series
'Horrific' Fire Kills 43 At Delhi Handbag Factory
The 1975's Matty Healy Addresses Headlines Claiming He's 'Come Out As Aesthete'
Boris Johnson Refuses To Say Whether He Will Quit If Tories Fail To Win Majority
Strictly Come Dancing: Shirley Ballas' 'Woodpecker' Comment Leaves Viewers (And Her Fellow Judges) Howling
'Trumpian' Boris Johnson 'Unfit To Be PM', Says Nicola Sturgeon
Strictly Come Dancing: Emotions Run High For Kelvin Fletcher And Anton Du Beke In Semi-Finals
Green Party's Sian Berry Makes Case For Rainbow Alliance After Election
8 Stars Whose Christmas Albums We'd Actually Listen To In 2019
Christmas Gifts For People Who Love To Sleep
'Very Much A Taboo Subject': Asian Cancer Survivors On Dealing With Stigma After Diagnosis
Father Of London Bridge Victim Jack Merritt Accuses Boris Johnson Of Using His Death To 'Make Political Capital'
Worst Drought In a Century Reduces Victoria Falls To A Trickle
Teenager Charged After Katherine Jenkins Is Mugged In London
Ron Leibman, Former Friends Star, Dies Aged 82
Anthony Joshua Can Reverse The Sportswash Effect Of His Saudi Fight
Liam Payne Accused Of 'Fetishing Bisexual Women' On New Song Both Ways
Leaked NHS Documents Linked To Russian Disinformation Campaign, Reddit Say
Phillip Schofield And Holly Willoughby Fall-Out Reports Dismissed By ITV
The Number Of Sea Creatures Choking On Plastic Will Put You Off Ever Buying Another Bottled Drink
How Two London Council Estates Battled Plans To Flatten Their Homes – And Won
Angela Rayner Interview: Johnson's Brexit Lies, Corbyn's Leadership And Why Defeat Would Be 'Absolutely Devastating'
The 10 Best Christmas Jumpers For Dogs
New Christmas Songs Of 2019: Our Verdict
British Cave Expert Loses Elon Musk Defamation Case Over ‘Pedo Guy’ Tweet
Elon Musk Dropped ‘Nuclear Bomb’ On Life Of British Caver, Court Hears
Storm Atiyah: UK Set To Be Battered By First Named Storm Of The Season
Iain Duncan Smith Got Sent A Decomposing Dead Rat In The Post
Boris Johnson Should 'Man Up' And Do Andrew Neil Interview, Say Voters
Why Is The DUP Missing From Election Coverage When It's Had So Much Influence?
Is Tonight's TV Debate Jeremy Corbyn’s Last Chance To Catch Boris Johnson?
This Isn't Justice, Say Women As Indian Police Shoot Dead Suspected Rapists And Murderers
Tate Modern Attacker Jonty Bravery Admits Attempted Murder After Throwing Boy From Balcony
'Conspiracy Theorist' Vanessa Beeley Faces Backlash As Universities Cancel Her 'Journalism' Talks
Sikh Couple Win Landmark Racial Discrimination Adoption Case
Joseph McCann Convicted Of Serial Rapes And Attacks On Women And Children
Citymapper Launches 'Main Road' Function So You Can Feel Safer Walking Home At Night
Boris Johnson's This Morning Interview Sparks Almost 150 Ofcom Complaints
Is This Really The Most Racist Bunch Of Election Candidates Ever?
Star Wars: Is There Something To That Popular Rise Of Skywalker Theory?
The Apprentice's Lottie Lion Claims It Was Easy For Show To Villainise Her As 'Conservative White Woman'
Police Hunt ‘Pig Man’ Spotted Lurking And Frightening Children At School Gates
NBC faces new PR headache as it grapples with #MeToo era
Australian politicians call for Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg to appear before inquiry
The Guardian's all-new Daily app: 'It's a snapshot of how we see the world'
Cambridge Analytica deceived Facebook users, says FTC
Pop goes the bubble: the biggest election issues on Facebook
Will the BBC's Berlin Wall podcast hit lead to a more informal Radio 4?
Bozzie is in hiding from Andrew Neil, but I’m desperate to tell him about Dilyn’s new trick | The secret diary of Carrie Symonds
The Corbyn and Johnson TV debate: our writers’ verdicts | Martin Kettle, Katy Balls, Owen Jones, Gaby Hinsliff
Pearl Harbor Counterfactual: What If Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Had Been in Charge on December 7?
Ex-boyfriend pleads guilty in helpful-homeless-man scam
Ruth Bader Ginsburg puts hold on release of Trump's banking records
Preacher Bonnke, popular across Africa, dies at 79
Camila Cabello: Romance review – giddy, frisky fun
Ordinary Love review – Manville and Neeson excel in joyous heartbreaker
New Yahoo News/YouGov poll shows that Democrats have so far failed to seal the deal on impeachment
If Bernie Sanders is stuck in D.C. for an impeachment trial, AOC could campaign for him
Trump impeachment: More than 600 law academics conclude there is 'overwhelming evidence' for president's removal
Gambia to crack down on traffickers after migrant deaths
John Legend: 'The key to happiness is to open your mind to love'
Guantanamo Bay detainee draws pictures of ‘enhanced interrogation’ torture tactics he suffered at secret US prison
Trump’s Boasts About Republican Unity Mask Possible Election Peril
Samoa says almost 90% of people vaccinated against measles after deadly outbreak
Iowa worker who took bathroom photos may have many victims
Pearl Harbor shooting unfolded in 23 seconds in packed area
Read Billie Eilish’s Complete Thank You Speech at Variety’s Hitmakers Event
Judge blocks Trump's favorite construction company from building private border wall
AOC calls out Trump after news that Amazon plans to hire 1,500 employees in New York City
Trump complains low-flow toilets are flush with problems
North Korea says US denuclearization talks 'out of negotiation table'
British caver 'a hero' and should have won against Elon Musk, friends say
PG&E says it has reached $13.5 billion wildfire settlement
‘We’ve seen enough’: LA Times board announces backing for Trump impeachment