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Ex British intelligence agent says the footage would be in the hands of the Russians.
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New York Times: The app has privately wrestled with retaining and engaging teenagers.
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Police do not believe a single witness on the train dialled 911.
Trump files lawsuit to block release of January 6 documents
Lawmakers are seeking the documents as part of its investigation into the Capitol riot.
Iraqis do not forgive Colin Powell
For many Iraqis, Powell is remembered for making the case for war against their country.
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies from Covid complications
President Joe Biden says Powell 'embodied the highest ideals of a warrior and diplomat'.
Analysis: Is the US in a Cold War with China?
New York Times: Washington hears echoes of the 1950s and worries.
As Trump thunders about last election, Republicans worry about the next
New York Times: "He doesn't want other people to win without grovelling to him."
90 seconds of rage: Inside the US Capitol siege
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A country to herself: Bhutan welcomes first post-Covid tourist
Bhutan welcomes it's first tourist since March 2020.
Adapt or die: Covid-19 reveals Lake Tahoe's risky tourist economy
Covid-19 and climate change makes Lake Tahoe's tourism-based economy increasingly risky.
Woman found guilty of manslaughter after suffering a miscarriage
Her baby died at just 17 weeks. Now it's been revealed why she was found guilty.
Now 41, man who killed 4-year-old at age 13 granted parole
Eric Smith lured Derrick Robie into the woods in 1994 before killing him with a rock.
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Prince Andrew to argue 'royalty' in lawsuit against him
The Duke of York will argue that a sexual abuse lawsuit filed against him is invalid.
US shooting: 1 officer killed, 2 injured in Houston ambush
One US constable deputy was killed, one shot in the back, and another shot in the foot.
Hiss off: Almost 100 rattlesnakes cosy up under California home
A woman found 90 rattlesnakes under her home getting ready to hibernate in California.
Lorde, Taika Waititi join Vaxathon calling on Kiwis to get the jab
Lorde's advice to needle-shy Kiwis: Treat yourself by going to the bakery afterwards.
Outrage after US teachers told to offer books with 'opposing' Holocaust views
"How do you oppose the Holocaust?" one teacher asked.
Havana Syndrome: 'Like being seized by an invisible hand'
At least 200 cases of the syndrome involving diplomats are now under investigation.
'Total farce': Baker's illegal sprinkles shocker
A small bakery in UK has gone viral after authorities banned its famous sprinkles.
Guilty plea? Last-minute hearing for school shooter who killed 17
Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
Former US President Bill Clinton in ICU for non-Covid-related infection
The former US President has been in hospital since Tuesday.
Seeing double: Rare terrapin hatches with two-heads
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America's most 'gram-worthy art museums revealed
One American museum has been posted on Instagram nearly 400,000 times.
'Narcissistic psychopath': Real estate heir's day of reckoning
The New York real estate heir has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
'Lurching between crisis and complacency': Has the US seen its last Covid surge?
New York Times: Hopes are rising that the worst is finally behind the United States.
Prince William's pot-shot at Jeff Bezos: Focus on Earth instead of other planets
Duke's comments come hours after Jeff Bezos sent Star Trek's William Shatner into space.
Donald Trump issues strange new threat
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