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Hong Kong activist Tony Chung detained near US consulate

Tuesday, October 27th 2020, 15:18

Tony Chung was at a coffee shop near the embassy when he was carried out by plain-clothed officers.
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US election 2020: Little faith in Trump or Biden, suggests Arab poll

Tuesday, October 27th 2020, 11:17
related places: Arab, Trump

Neither candidate is popular but most prefer a Biden presidency, a survey in the Middle East finds.
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US-India 2+2: Crucial defence deal signed

Tuesday, October 27th 2020, 11:17
related countries: China China

Stronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China's influence in the region, experts say.
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Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Tuesday, October 27th 2020, 9:48

Mr Trump's fellow Republicans voted 52-48 to approve the judge, overcoming the opposition of Democrats.
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Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was 'betrayed' over Nile dam

Tuesday, October 27th 2020, 0:44
related countries: Egypt Egypt
related places: Africa, Nile

The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say.
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Qian Xuesen: The man the US deported - who then helped China into space

Tuesday, October 27th 2020, 0:41
related countries: China China

A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them.
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Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?

Tuesday, October 27th 2020, 0:33

Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates
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Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Tuesday, October 27th 2020, 0:03

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials.
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US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?

Monday, October 26th 2020, 23:23
related places: White House

The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into this White House race.
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US Election 2020: Trump's border wall and the battle over immigration

Monday, October 26th 2020, 23:06
related countries: Mexico Mexico

Will Trump’s promise to build a wall along the Mexico border help or hinder his attempt to win four more years?
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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: US-brokered ceasefire frays soon after starting

Monday, October 26th 2020, 12:49
related countries: Armenia Armenia, Azerbaijan Azerbaijan

Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of violating a third attempt at a ceasefire within minutes.
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Covid: Trump's chief of staff admits US cannot control pandemic

Monday, October 26th 2020, 8:49
related places: White House

Democrat Joe Biden says comments by Mr Trump's chief of staff show the White House has admitted defeat.
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US election 2020: What the US election will mean for the UK

Monday, October 26th 2020, 1:14
related countries: United Kingdom United Kingdom
related places: White House

After four ragged years, the relationship is unlikely to improve no matter who sits in the White House.
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US election 2020: Indian and Pakistani diaspora rally together

Monday, October 26th 2020, 1:08
related countries: India India, Pakistan Pakistan

The countries share a hostile history but in the US the election campaign has brought them together.
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Covid-19: US pulls plan to give early vaccine to Santa Claus

Monday, October 26th 2020, 0:20
related places: Santa

Santa, Mrs Claus and elves all would have received early access in exchange for promoting vaccinations.
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US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics'

Monday, October 26th 2020, 0:18
related places: Paul

Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online.
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US election 2020: Pence stays campaigning despite aide's Covid diagnosis

Sunday, October 25th 2020, 18:54

The US vice-president has tested negative and will maintain his campaign schedule instead of isolating.
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Wilton Gregory: Pope Francis names first African-American cardinal

Sunday, October 25th 2020, 15:48

Wilton Gregory, Washington DC's archbishop, is among 13 new cardinals to be nominated.
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Dr Fauci: Covid vaccine result could come by end of 2020

Sunday, October 25th 2020, 10:41

The US government scientist says we should know if a vaccine is "safe and effective" by December.
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'Murder hornet': First nest found in US eradicated with vacuum hose

Sunday, October 25th 2020, 10:40

The Asian giant hornets can wipe out a colony of honeybees in hours.
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US election 2020: Trump in three-state campaign blitz after casting vote

Sunday, October 25th 2020, 10:22
related places: Florida

The US president's frenetic schedule saw him visiting three key states in one day after voting in Florida.
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US election 2020: President Trump casts his vote

Saturday, October 24th 2020, 15:46
related places: Florida

President Donald Trump votes early in the US election, while on a campaign visit in Florida.
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Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections

Saturday, October 24th 2020, 4:46
related places: Friday

More than 83,000 new infections were reported on Friday, with deaths and hospital numbers also rising.
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US Election 2020: Biden seeks to clarify remark on ending oil

Saturday, October 24th 2020, 3:25
related places: Democrat

The Democrat says he meant fossil fuel subsidies, as Mr Trump claims it was a serious gaffe.
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Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates

Saturday, October 24th 2020, 2:35

The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction.
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US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world

Friday, October 23rd 2020, 23:32

From fake news to how other countries see the US - here's a look at the president's global impact.
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US man jailed for supplying guns used in San Bernardino shootings

Friday, October 23rd 2020, 22:19
related places: San Bernardino

Enrique Marquez was found guilty of buying guns for a couple who carried out the 2015 San Bernardino attack.
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Presidential debate: Trump and Biden row over Covid, climate and racism

Friday, October 23rd 2020, 11:51

The bitter rivals' final TV debate was more restrained this time but there were plenty of personal jabs.
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Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug

Friday, October 23rd 2020, 9:01

The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect.
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Presidential debate: Second Trump v Biden debate in pictures

Friday, October 23rd 2020, 7:03

Donald Trump and Joe Biden went head-to-head in the second and final US presidential debate.
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Presidential debate 2020: Voters react to final Trump-Biden clash

Friday, October 23rd 2020, 5:58
related places: Trump

Two Biden voters. Two Trump voters. Two undecided voters. Did the final debate change anyone's mind?
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Kristen Welker: Presidential debate moderator was 'clear winner' on social media

Friday, October 23rd 2020, 5:54

The NBC correspondent is labelled "clear winner" for the way she led the final presidential debate.
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Presidential debate 2020: Trump and Biden final debate fact-checked

Friday, October 23rd 2020, 5:20

The final face off between Donald Trump and Joe Biden covered a wide range of issues
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US and North Korea: Trump and Biden clash over Kim Jong-un relationship

Friday, October 23rd 2020, 3:40
related countries: North Korea North Korea
related places: Trump

Biden accuses Trump of "legitimising" North Korea as Trump describes his relationship with Kim Jong-un.
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Mexico reaches water deal with US despite violent protests

Thursday, October 22nd 2020, 21:17
related countries: Mexico Mexico

Mexican farmers say they need the water, in what has been one of the driest years in decades.
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FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information

Thursday, October 22nd 2020, 10:19
related countries: Iran Iran, Russia Russia

Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week.
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US approves $1.8bn weapons sale to Taiwan

Thursday, October 22nd 2020, 8:18
related countries: China China, Taiwan Taiwan

The arms deal is likely to further strain tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as its own.
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US Election 2020: Trump and Obama mock each other in rival rallies

Thursday, October 22nd 2020, 6:13

Mr Obama dubbed his successor a "crazy uncle" while Mr Trump said Mr Obama was "all over the place".
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US election: Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Persuading an undecided voter

Wednesday, October 21st 2020, 23:11
related places: Erica

Erica listens to her aunt and her friend make their cases for voting Joe Biden or Donald Trump.
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Purdue Pharma to plead guilty in $8bn opioid settlement

Wednesday, October 21st 2020, 19:16
related places: Justice

The deal with the US Department of Justice settles some of the most serious claims against the OxyContin-maker.
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Zambia: Anglo American sued for 'mass lead poisoning'

Wednesday, October 21st 2020, 19:15

A lawsuit seeks compensation from a subsidiary of Anglo American over alleged mass poisoning.
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US election 2020: A guide to the final presidential debate

Wednesday, October 21st 2020, 14:23

On Thursday, candidates will share a stage one last time. Here's what you need to know.
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Trump maintains bank account in China, says NY Times

Wednesday, October 21st 2020, 13:32
related countries: China China
related places: Beijing

The US president, who sparked a trade war with Beijing, is critical of US firms doing business in China.
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The Countdown: AOC on Twitch, Lesley Stahl and Obama's inspiration

Wednesday, October 21st 2020, 11:32

AOC slays imposters on Twitch to get out the vote and the scene in the most segregated US city.
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US election 2020: Congressional virus relief talks grind on

Wednesday, October 21st 2020, 1:15

Senate Republicans are reportedly wary about the prospect of a pre-election deal with Democrats.
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Kamala Harris: What her experience tell us about US politics

Wednesday, October 21st 2020, 1:01

What Kamala Harris' experiences tell us about US politics.
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US election 2020: Why it can be hard to vote in the US

Tuesday, October 20th 2020, 22:17

Long queues, weird rules and strict ID laws... what are the barriers to voting and why do they exist?
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Tuesday, October 20th 2020, 16:54

The US Justice Department accuses Google of disadvantaging its rivals in search and advertising.
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Nuclear arms treaty: Hopes rise for breakthrough on US-Russia deal

Tuesday, October 20th 2020, 16:34

A breakthrough appears to have been made to extend the nations' last-remaining treaty - New Start.
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The Countdown: Mic dropped, 50 Cent and the Twitch Among Us vote

Tuesday, October 20th 2020, 11:35

Hopes that Twitch will bring out the youth vote and 50 Cent has problems with Joe Biden's tax plan.
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Trump set to remove Sudan from state sponsors of terrorism list

Tuesday, October 20th 2020, 11:09
related countries: Sudan Sudan

The US president says he will act once Sudan pays $335m to "US terror victims and families".
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US election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics

Tuesday, October 20th 2020, 6:14
related places: Republican

The Republican and the Democratic campaigns accuse each other of trying to dodge tough questions.
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Jeff Bridges: Oscar-winning US actor reveals he has lymphoma

Tuesday, October 20th 2020, 4:26

The Big Lebowski actor acknowledges it "is a serious disease" but says his prognosis is good.
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Coronavirus: Argentina's confirmed cases surpass one million

Tuesday, October 20th 2020, 2:07

The South American nation becomes the fifth and smallest country in the world to reach this figure.
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US election: What can the US learn from other pandemic elections?

Monday, October 19th 2020, 23:01
related places: Early

There is plenty the US can learn from other nations that have held elections under Covid-restrictions.
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US 2020 election: Who does China really want to win?

Monday, October 19th 2020, 21:34
related countries: China China

With the US battered by the coronavirus and political polarisation, China thinks its time has come.
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Coronavirus: New Covid-19 cases rising rapidly across US

Monday, October 19th 2020, 18:56

Cases are rising in 48 states, and infections hit about 70,000 for the first time since July.
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The Countdown: A prophecy, crowds and a TikTok takedown

Monday, October 19th 2020, 11:51
related places: America, Republican

With 15 days to go, Donald Trump is dashing across America and Republican celebs come out fighting.
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Chagos Islands dispute: Mauritius calls US and UK 'hypocrites'

Monday, October 19th 2020, 10:26
related countries: Mauritius Mauritius, United Kingdom United Kingdom

Prime Minister Jugnauth says the UK cannot talk about human rights and remain in the Chagos Islands.
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US election 2020: What are Trump's and Biden's policies?

Sunday, October 18th 2020, 15:14
related places: Trump

Some of President Trump's and Joe Biden's key policies explained and compared.
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Why the US election could decide battle against climate change

Sunday, October 18th 2020, 5:03
related places: White House

Who next occupies the White House could be decisive in the battle to limit global warming.
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US woman faces first federal execution since 1953

Sunday, October 18th 2020, 0:05

Lisa Montgomery is due to become the first woman to face federal execution in the US in 67 years.
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US election 2020: Lives that could be reshaped by Supreme Court

Saturday, October 17th 2020, 23:13

One law, 10 years on, and 23 million Americans whose healthcare access could soon change.
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US election 2020: 'Rigged' votes, body doubles and other false claims

Friday, October 16th 2020, 23:48

The contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is full of rumours and falsehoods.
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US election: Are white women voters wavering on Trump?

Friday, October 16th 2020, 21:13

Polls suggest they're changing their minds on the president. We look at what impact it could have.
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US election 2020: Early voting records smashed amid enthusiasm wave

Friday, October 16th 2020, 21:00

Huge numbers of voters are casting ballots with less than three weeks to go until the election.
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Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda: Mexican ex-minister charged with drug trafficking

Friday, October 16th 2020, 18:10

Gen Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda is accused of helping a Mexican cartel smuggle drugs into the US.
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US election 2020: Trump and Biden face voters' questions

Friday, October 16th 2020, 7:24

Instead of debating each other, the rivals in the US presidential race took part in separate events.
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US election: Trump and Biden deflect key questions in TV grilling

Friday, October 16th 2020, 4:22
related places: Trump

Mr Trump declines to disavow a bizarre conspiracy, as Mr Biden ducks again on Supreme Court plans.
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Robert Brockman: US tycoon charged over historic tax fraud scheme

Thursday, October 15th 2020, 22:24

Prosecutors allege that the software tycoon hid over $2bn from US tax authorities over two decades.
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US election 2020: Harris halts travel after aide tests positive for coronavirus

Thursday, October 15th 2020, 22:07

The vice-presidential candidate was not exposed to Covid positive staff, the campaign said.
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US election 2020: Has Trump delivered on his promises?

Thursday, October 15th 2020, 22:02

Donald Trump made voters a number of promises before they elected him. But has he kept his word?
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US election 2020: How would Biden change foreign policy?

Thursday, October 15th 2020, 21:37

The two candidates offer very different visions of the world so allies - and adversaries - are watching closely.
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Colorado wildfire: Huge smoke plumes from Cameron Peak Fire, largest in state history

Thursday, October 15th 2020, 20:39
related places: August

More than 164,000 acres of the US state has burned since the Cameron Peak Fire ignited in August.
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Loving v Virginia: Lawyer in famed interracial marriage case dies

Thursday, October 15th 2020, 16:58
related places: Virginia, Loving

Bernard S Cohen's case, Loving v Virginia, was later used a precedent to allow gay marriage in the US.
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Amy Coney Barrett: Trump US Supreme Court pick grilled on presidential powers

Thursday, October 15th 2020, 0:44

Amy Coney Barrett says the top US judicial body “can’t control” whether a president obeys its decisions.
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Why the US vote matters so much to Germans

Wednesday, October 14th 2020, 22:28
related countries: Germany Germany
related places: Berlin, Germans

Trump has singled out Berlin for repeated criticism, but some say it was a much needed wake-up call.
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US hostages released in Yemen 'prisoner swap'

Wednesday, October 14th 2020, 19:21
related countries: Oman Oman, Yemen Yemen
related places: Sanaa

It comes as more than 200 Yemenis are allowed to fly back to rebel-controlled Sanaa from Oman.
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US election: Biden says Florida seniors 'expendable' for Trump

Wednesday, October 14th 2020, 18:25
related places: Democrat, Florida, Trump

The US rivals trade accusations as they visit states that may prove pivotal in next month's election.
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US elections: The African evangelicals praying for Trump to win

Tuesday, October 13th 2020, 23:22
related places: Trump

They see the US president as a defender of religious freedom and their conservative values.
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US election 2020: How to spot disinformation

Tuesday, October 13th 2020, 23:02

How can you spot false claims, influence campaigns and conspiracy theories on your social media feed?
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Amy Coney Barrett dodges Klobuchar question on voter intimidation law

Tuesday, October 13th 2020, 21:07

The US Supreme Court nominee says she "can't characterise the facts in a hypothetical situation".
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'Wake up, you've won a Nobel Prize'

Tuesday, October 13th 2020, 12:46

When American economist Paul Milgrom went to sleep he never imagined what might happen next.
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US election 2020: Trump back on campaign trail in Florida

Tuesday, October 13th 2020, 11:33
related places: Florida

President Trump holds a campaign rally less than two weeks after testing positive for Covid-19.
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Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine trial paused due to ill volunteer

Tuesday, October 13th 2020, 9:00

An independent review is under way to check if the symptoms could be a side-effect of the jab.
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What does place that predicts US presidents say this time?

Monday, October 12th 2020, 22:23
related places: Indiana

Vigo County in Indiana has backed every winning candidate since 1888, bar two.
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The battle over what US children learn about American history

Monday, October 12th 2020, 20:40

As President Trump pushes "patriotic education", some teachers want US history curriculum reform.
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Nobel: US auction theorists win Economics Prize

Monday, October 12th 2020, 15:00

The work of Paul Milgrom and Robert Wilson is used in the sale of airport slots and radio spectrums.
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Supreme Court confirmation hearing

Monday, October 12th 2020, 12:46

Live coverage of the US Senate Judiciary Committee as it begins hearings into Amy Coney Barrett's nomination .
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El Salvador bar attack: Six people shot dead

Monday, October 12th 2020, 11:36
related places: Six

Thirteen people are killed in violence across the Central American nation in 24 hours at the weekend.
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US Election 2020: Anthony Fauci says Trump campaign ad quote misleading

Monday, October 12th 2020, 7:10
related places: Trump

The ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work.
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North Korea: What we know about the 'massive' new missile on parade

Sunday, October 11th 2020, 14:57

A defence expert explains why a new missile displayed at a military parade is a threat to the US.
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Covid: Australia in talks over quarantine-free travel

Sunday, October 11th 2020, 12:44

It has warned that travel to Europe and the US may be off the cards until the end of 2021.
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Covid: Trump 'no longer a transmission risk to others'

Sunday, October 11th 2020, 8:41
related places: White House

White House doctor Sean Conley gives the first update on the US president's health since Thursday.
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US election 2020: Court allows Texas postal vote restrictions

Sunday, October 11th 2020, 3:36
related places: Texas

Democrats say capping the number of drop-off points for absentee ballots amounts to voter suppression.
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US election 2020: The other 1,214 candidates running for president

Saturday, October 10th 2020, 23:19

What unites a concert pianist, an IT technician and a crypto billionaire? The 2020 White House race.
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North Korea displays 'massive' ICBM at military parade

Saturday, October 10th 2020, 16:11

The rare night-time military parade comes weeks before the US presidential election.
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Hurricane Delta makes landfall in Louisiana

Saturday, October 10th 2020, 9:34
related places: August, Louisiana

The US state is still recovering from the damage caused by a previous hurricane in August.
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White House hosted Covid 'superspreader' event, says Dr Fauci

Saturday, October 10th 2020, 6:26

The top US virus expert blames a lack of masks and no social distancing for an outbreak of cases.
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US election 2020: 'QAnon might affect how my friends vote'

Friday, October 9th 2020, 23:51

Millions of Americans are tuning into an entirely different election conversation.
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