# USA

Yesterday

8th February 2023

# disney dismay

Disney lays off 7,000 as streaming subscribers decline

The layoffs follow similar moves by US tech giants such as Meta and Google.

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Last month

January 2023

# tyre nichols

Biden calls for calm after five police officers charged with beating black man to death

Tyre Nichols died in hospital after he was stopped on 7 January for what the Memphis Police Department said was reckless driving.

29-year-old Tyre Nichols died in hospital after he was stopped for what the Memphis Police Department said was reckless driving.

Family lawyers said police 'brutalised him to the point of being unrecognisable'.

Video footage of the arrest is to be published today

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Jan 27th 2023, 7:29 AM

# Joe Biden

More classified documents found at Biden home in Delaware

The newly discovered documents date back to Biden’s time as vice president.

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Jan 14th 2023, 6:47 PM

Last year

2022

# US politics

Republican US congressman-elect under investigation for fabricated CV

George Santos has admitted he never worked for Goldman Sachs as he claimed, and he is not Jewish.

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Dec 29th 2022, 7:23 AM

# USA

Americans dig out from 'blizzard of the century' as death toll passes 50

As temperatures plummeted, commuters and some residents fleeing their freezing homes became trapped on highways.

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Dec 28th 2022, 7:36 AM

# washington state

Concerns mount as fresh wave of vandalism on US power grids

The latest incident happened on Christmas Day and knocked out power for 14,000 customers in Tacoma, a port city area south of Seattle.

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Dec 27th 2022, 7:36 PM

# Blizzard

At least 47 killed after 'worst storm' in almost half a century hits US northeast coast

Much of the eastern United States is expected to remain in a deep freeze until tomorrow at least.

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Updated

Dec 26th 2022, 4:02 PM

# USA

'Epic' winter storm wallops US, leaving a million people without power

Heavy snow, howling winds and biting cold air took hold of much of the nation, including normally temperate southern states.

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Dec 24th 2022, 7:54 AM

# New York

FTX founder Bankman-Fried allowed $250m bail bond and house arrest

Bankman-Fried, arrested in the Bahamas last week, was flown to New York late on Wednesday after deciding not to challenge his extradition.

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Dec 22nd 2022, 10:50 PM

# Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of rape in Los Angeles trial

It is Weinstein’s second criminal trial.

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Dec 20th 2022, 7:10 AM

# USA

'No Killer Robots': San Francisco pauses deadly police robot policy amid public outcry

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to explicitly ban the use of robots for fatal force for now.

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Dec 7th 2022, 8:46 AM

# kirstie alley

Cheers star Kirstie Alley dies from cancer at 71

John Travolta said his time with Alley was ‘one of the most special relationships’.

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Dec 6th 2022, 7:33 AM

# Hawaii

Volcanic lava approaches key road on Hawaii’s Big Island

The molten rock could make the road impassable and force drivers to find alternate coastal routes in the north and south.

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Dec 3rd 2022, 12:00 PM

# christian victory

Pulisic's first-half goal sends USA through and ends Iran's extraordinary World Cup

The USA will face the Netherlands in the last-16 after a 1-0 win.

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Nov 29th 2022, 9:14 PM

# USA

US court rules 19-year-old daughter cannot witness execution of her father

Kevin Johnson was sentenced to death for the 2005 murder of a white policeman in Missouri.

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Nov 29th 2022, 7:50 AM

# drab

England jeered by own supporters after dreary draw with United States

A dreadful game finished 0-0 at the Al-Bayt Stadium.

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Nov 25th 2022, 9:05 PM

# cat me if you can

Let the cat out of the bag: Airport security staff spot stowaway in suitcase

The cat, called Smells, was fortunately retrieved from the case before take-off.

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Nov 23rd 2022, 9:32 PM

# ON THE SPOT

Gareth Bale's instinct from penalty spot more impressive than on LGBTQ+ rights

Wales skipper breathes life into country’s World Cup campaign after USA had looked set to get off to winning start.

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Nov 21st 2022, 9:30 PM

# Report

Bale earns Wales a point in opening draw with United States

The Dragons captain slammed home his 41st Wales goal from the penalty spot.

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Nov 21st 2022, 9:22 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

USA v Wales, World Cup

Al Rayyan Stadium hosted tonight’s Group B clash, which finished 1-1.

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Nov 21st 2022, 6:33 PM

# US

At least 5 people killed and 18 injured in shooting at LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado

There have been more than 600 mass shootings in the US so far this year.

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Updated

Nov 20th 2022, 7:51 PM

# Fraud

Elizabeth Holmes gets more than 11 years in prison for Theranos scam

Holmes was chief executive throughout the company’s turbulent 15-year history.

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Nov 19th 2022, 9:14 AM

# Death Row

Two inmates convicted of murder executed in US

Murray Hooper was 76-years-old when he was put to death.

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Nov 17th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Group by Group Guide

Group B Preview: England expect and Wales dream in tricky, politically-charged group

Next in our series is a guide to Group B featuring England, Wales, USA, and Iran.

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Nov 13th 2022, 7:00 PM

# US Midterms

US Democrats celebrate Senate win over distraught Republicans

Retaining a Senate majority is a major boon for President Joe Biden as he seeks to keep his policy agenda on track.

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Updated

Nov 13th 2022, 3:12 PM

# Elizabeth Holmes

US prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

Holmes was found guilty of defrauding investors in January.

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Nov 12th 2022, 4:51 PM

# rarity

US women suffer first home defeat in over five years

Germany ended their 71-match home unbeaten streak, which included 64 victories and seven draws.

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Nov 11th 2022, 12:14 PM

# squad goals

Reus misses out and Goetze recalled for Germany, injured Lukaku named in Belgium squad

World Cup squads: Ronaldo and Lewandowski lead Portugal and Poland respectively.

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Updated

Nov 10th 2022, 7:50 PM

# first cap

'The USA asked what kind of interest I had... I was like, 'I want to play with Ireland''

Munster prop Jeremy Loughman is set to make his Ireland debut against Fiji on Saturday.

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Nov 10th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Midterms

Biden tries to promote his two years in office as Trump hints at 2024 comeback

Trump may announce a presidential bid if Republicans do well in coming elections

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Nov 4th 2022, 10:20 PM

# USA

Arizona poll watchers ordered to keep their distance in US midterm vote

Voting for the midterm elections has been underway for the past 10 days in Arizona

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Nov 2nd 2022, 10:10 PM

# USA

Intruder shouted 'Where is Nancy?' before assaulting Pelosi's husband in their home

The US Speaker of the House of Representatives was not in her home at the time.

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Updated

Oct 28th 2022, 7:38 PM

# Harvey Weinstein

Dancer in Weinstein film tells court he sexually assaulted her

Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape and seven other counts of sexual assault.

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Oct 28th 2022, 9:39 AM

# North Korea

North Korean nuclear test would meet 'unprecedented' response: US, Japan, South Korea

Seoul and Washington have repeatedly warned that Pyongyang could be close to testing an atomic bomb for the first time since 2017.

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Oct 26th 2022, 8:01 AM

# School Shooting

At least three killed in St Louis school shooting, including gunman

The gunman, a former student of the school, fatally shot a teacher and a teenage girl.

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Oct 25th 2022, 8:11 AM

# Alex Jones

Alex Jones seeks new trial after one billion dollars Sandy Hook verdict

Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, was ordered to pay $965 million in compensatory damages to the families of the Sandy Hook school shooting victims last month.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 5:06 PM

# Roe v Wade

Joe Biden vows to legislate for Roe v Wade if Democrats control Congress after midterms

The ruling was overturned by the Supreme Court earlier this year.

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Oct 19th 2022, 8:20 AM

# Human Rights

Saudi Arabia sends US citizen to prison for criticising the country

The prison sentence marks another source of tension between the historic allies, after Saudi Arabia raised oil prices

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Oct 18th 2022, 9:33 PM

Biden says he 'can beat' former US president Donald Trump again

He stopped short of announcing a bid for a second term.

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Oct 12th 2022, 7:56 AM

# Trump

Donald Trump files $475-million lawsuit against CNN for alleged defamation

Trump at a rally in Michigan last weekend.

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Oct 4th 2022, 7:14 AM