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Nick Reiner indicted for murders of parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Reiner, 32, charged with first-degree murder in deaths of Hollywood towering figures Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner
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Trump’s justice department arrests expert on far right as part of SPLC crackdown
Prosecutors charge Heidi Beirich with financial crimes as part of case against the Southern Poverty Law Center
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Denver sues Big Tobacco, demands payment for cleaning up cigarette butts
‘We want to make sure that they pay their fair share of the cost that cities are bearing,’ Mayor Mike Johnston says
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Jose Mourinho: Will Real Madrid return prove his biggest challenge yet?
Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.
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WV couple arrested after child found living in feces, vomit and trash, cops say
Child Protective Services was called to the scene, and custody of the child has been transferred to a grandparent
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White House gets in the eclipse spirit by sharing iconic picture of Trump
The infamous image of Trump ignoring safety guidelines has long been a source of mockery
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Foreign student enrollment could fall 10% at US colleges thanks to Trump’s agenda
Advocates worry the changes will cause tens of thousands of lost jobs and potential cuts at university programs
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New Forest wildfire continues as temperatures rise
A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August.
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Karoline Leavitt will step down as White House press secretary, Trump says
US president announced departure on social media, saying Leavitt was leaving to ‘spend more time’ with family
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In full: Karoline Leavitt reflects on ‘bittersweet decision’ to leave White House
Leavitt made history by becoming the youngest-ever White House press secretary
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Double murderer and rapist Simon Levy sentenced to whole-life tariff
Errors by police and prosecutors after first murder had left serial sex offender free to kill again
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Newscast - Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat - BBC Sounds
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.
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Skywatchers across UK wowed as rare solar eclipse blots out most of the sun
Shops sell out of special glasses as millions look to the sky for event that will not be repeated until the end of the century
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Brian May captures ‘moment of totality’ as he watches solar eclipse from Spain
The 79-year-old watched the natural phenomenon from an observatory site on Wednesday and shared the moment on social media.
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European Athletics Championships 2026: Matthew Hudson-Smith wins historic 400m gold
Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith makes history as the joint-most decorated man of all-time at European Championships by claiming 400m gold in Birmingham.
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Man kills his partner and child at their home daycare with six other kids present
A parent dropping off a child at the daycare was who initially alerted police, according to officials
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Powerful storm slams Midwest leaving 700,000 customers without power
The risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will persist over the coming days throughout the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, and the central Appalachians
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Texas megachurch sued by its governing body who claim leaders changed bylaws
The changes eliminated the traditional role of the church’s charge conference, taking away members’ ability to elect leadership, approve budgets or vote on future institutional affiliations
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I’m a space expert. Here’s why the solar eclipse may leave you feeling ‘emotional’
Dhara Patel, who is a space expert at the National Space Centre, said some people may be overcome by emotion while watching the eclipse
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‘Bobble head’ woman with Trump in Oval Office says why she kept holding her stomach
Jayme Franklin, who went viral for nodding her head and holding her stomach behind President Trump, says she’s pregnant — not a “Zapper” keeping the president awake
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First 100% British chocolate bar since 1932 made in Reading
Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.
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ICE equipping agents with gloves that deliver electric shocks
The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to comply.
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Nick Reiner laid in wait before killing his parents, new indictment alleges
The grand jury indictment is a big step toward trial and allows prosecutors to skip California’s preliminary hearing process
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role, Trump says
Leavitt's departure comes as Trump faces steadily sinking poll numbers and the Republican Party risks defeat in the November midterm elections.
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Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
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Scots contend with clouds to catch glimpse of rare solar eclipse
More than 90% of the sun was obscured throughout Scotland at the peak of the eclipse.
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Solar eclipse brings thousands of tourists to Gormaz fortress in Soria
The caliphal fortress of Gormaz in Soria became a prime vantage point to view the total solar eclipse, drawing crowds of visitors from Spain and abroad to this Castilian town.
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Football player finds two-foot venomous snake burrowed in helmet during practice
Refusing to leave the headgear, the pit viper was finally removed after animal control officers submerged the helmet
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Karoline Leavitt quits job as White House press secretary, Trump announces
Leavitt, 28, is set to depart at the end of the month
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Jeanine Pirro reportedly calls special grand jury after rebuking Trump
After repeatedly losing politically charged cases in DC, Trump’s DOJ may have discovered a workaround through Pirro’s office
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Trump took aide Harp whose brother called their relationship ‘unhealthy’ on jet swap
Just two other aides and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are known to have joined the president, as Secretaries of State and Treasury Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent, along with the press corps, remained on the decoy Air Force One flight out of Turkey
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Trump says Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post
Leavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.
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Ex-Myanmar ambassador to UK on trial for trespassing in diplomatic residence
Kyaw Zwar Minn was ousted for declaring loyalty to Aung San Suu Kyi after 2021 coup but refused to leave his home
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Former Mexican governor charged in case of 43 students who vanished in 2014
Ángel Aguirre indicted in case that rocked Mexico and became symbol of its brutal cartel violence
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How to tell if the eclipse damaged your eyes: key warning symptoms
Dry eyes or a gritty sensation after the eclipse may be short‑lived, but a central blind spot can signal retinal damage. A specialist explains how to tell the difference and when to seek medical help.
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Young people call on Burnham to rethink social media ban
Youth groups have warned the Prime Minister the plans could lead young people to less regulated parts of the internet.
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Wisconsin primary provided snapshot of Democratic party – can it now win?
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for November’s general election
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Eurovision to exclude countries at war from hosting contest, EBU says
The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely.
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Dick Cheney’s doc says Americans ‘deserve answers’ about Trump’s health
Dr. Jonathan Reiner asked questions about Trump’s fitness to be president, saying, ‘We have been kept in the dark too long’
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Bus driver shot dead outside London pub named by police
A 22-year-old man attended hospital with a gunshot wound and was arrested on suspicion of murder, the Met said
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Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe
Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse traced an arc over much of western Europe – with the best views in Spain, Iceland and Greenland
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Countries in ‘armed conflict’ barred from hosting Eurovision
Organisers says new rule will ensure contest provides ‘safe and welcoming environment’ for participants
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The Global Story - Is Trump trying to influence foreign elections? - BBC Sounds
In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.
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Family nearly lost £1m lottery win after ignoring calls they thought were spam
The family hope to buy a caravan on the south coast where they can enjoy spontaneous weekends away together
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Proposed Kennedy Center renovation is more than double first estimates
Congress has already approved $257 million for Kennedy Center renovations
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Ministers push ahead with housing asylum seekers on ex-military sites
The government says former MoD sites are the best option despite protests from people living nearby.
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Estonia rejects proposals to take prisoners from UK jails
Estonia's justice minister rules out a deal with the UK after Reform and the Conservatives suggested renting prison space abroad.
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In Venice, it’s not politics as usual as film-makers aim to recapture our attention
As social media shrinks and distorts the EU’s crises, the Venice film festival is delivering politically forthright epics from directors such as Sergei Loznitsa and Alex Gibney
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Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
