Firefighters work to protect homes and businesses in a Cheshire town swamped by heavy rain.
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Hong Kong protesters on storming of the Legislative Council
Three protesters talk about what they see as a turning point in the current political movement.
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Bumi Thomas: British-born jazz artist faces deportation from the UK
Bumi Thomas, a jazz artist who thought she was a British citizen, is now facing deportation from the UK.
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Rescuing animals from the streets of Kiev
Photographer Thomas Machowicz pictures the work of the Kiev Animal Rescue Group.
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Eco tents at festivals: Would you sleep in a cardboard box?
Plastic tents are often left behind, and each one is the equivalent of around 250 plastic cups.
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Bluey: The Australian cartoon that's going global
A cartoon about a family of dogs and the games they play is Australia's most streamed TV show.
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Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin
BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles.
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Is the full stop rude when used on WhatsApp?
In the world of instant messaging, a simple punctuation mark can take on new meanings.
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Brexit: Did Dominic Raab warn of no-deal during referendum campaign?
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he talked about it "almost every time" he was interviewed.
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Why politicians are getting SCHOOLED and DESTROYED
Confrontational online language from US politics is invading the UK and Europe.
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CBD oil: Have the benefits been overstated?
It's suddenly in everything from coffee to lip balm but does it work?
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Ricky Wilson: 'I thought I was Kurt Cobain'
The Kaiser Chiefs star on how age destroys the illusions of youth, and why Boris Johnson hates him.
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How can universities get men to talk about mental health?
Birkbeck's campaign has seen a growing number of men access counselling. Could it be a blueprint for others?
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Highlights From Night 2 of the July Democratic Debates
By SARAH KERR and AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER from NYT U.S.
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Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Senator Kamala Harris sparred while fending off attacks from fellow candidates on health care and criminal justice reform.
Your Thursday Briefing
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Jeffrey Epstein, Brexit, Democratic Debates: Here’s what you need to know.
At Debate, Democrats Challenge Biden Over Obama’s Deportation Record
By STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT U.S.
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Mr. Biden said he would not resume Mr. Obama’s deportation rate, which outpaced the first two years of the Trump administration.
Yes, the Man Bag Is a Hot Accessory
By JOHN ORTVED from NYT Fashion
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Worn on the shoulder or cross-body, these mini-bags are trending this summer.
Why Lululemon Chief Calvin McDonald Wants to Be an Ironman
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He swims, bikes, runs and also exfoliates.
Democratic debates: Joe Biden hits back at critics in Detroit
Frontrunner Joe Biden defends his record on race, criminal justice and deportations of migrants.
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Hamza Bin Laden: Son of Osama 'dead', US officials say
US media claim they were told by officials that Hamza Bin Laden is dead.
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Aspetar: The ultra modern, elite sports hospital that imports body parts
Many of the world's best athletes go to the same specialist hospital in Qatar. Aspetar is at the cutting edge of sports medicine.
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Zoe Ball loses 780,000 listeners from BBC Radio 2 breakfast show
The presenter took over from Chris Evans in January after he left to join Virgin Radio.
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Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin
BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles.
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Solving the mystery behind the world famous children's tale
How a French diver solved the mystery surrounding the death of author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Mets Recover From Bullpen Meltdown to Beat White Sox
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
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Noah Syndergaard struck out 11 but his effort was nearly wasted when Edwin Diaz blew a save.
What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Sherman’s Showcase’ and ‘Jane the Virgin’
By GABE COHN from NYT Arts
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“Sherman’s Showcase” debuts on IFC. And after five seasons on the CW, “Jane the Virgin” comes to a close.
I Am Hannah: Gemma Chan drama examines societal pressure on women
Gemma Chan discusses I Am Hannah, which looks at the motherhood expectations placed on young women.
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Democratic debates: Who won and lost in round one?
It was billed as the Sanders-Warren showdown, but for some moderates it was their last chance to shine.
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No-deal Brexit: What is direct rule?
Direct rule for Northern Ireland is being talked about - but what would it mean?
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Migrant crisis: Self-immolation exposes UN failures in Libya
A Somali man held in a detention centre burns himself to death, leading to renewed criticism of EU and UN policy.
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After Loss to Arizona, Yankees Have Dropped Six of Nine Games
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
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Taylor Clarke, a Diamondbacks rookie, outpitched J.A. Happ and Arizona closed in on a potential season sweep of Yankees.
Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide
By PETER S. GOODMAN from NYT Business
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As investors take stock of the new prime minister and gauge whether Britain will crash out of the European Union, they are selling the currency.
Your Wednesday Briefing
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Boris Johnson, Democratic Party, North Korea: Here’s what you need to know.
MPs call for dedicated police for violent schools
The Home Affairs Committee says the government's violence strategy is "completely inadequate".
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Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures
Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures.
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Rape support 'needs drastic improvement'
Poor access to counselling and support is one of the reasons most of those who report rape later withdraw their allegations, London's victims' commissioner says.
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Sudan suspends schools after student killings
The authorities suspend classes nationwide amid unrest over the killing of four student protesters.
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Home births at risk as midwife service collapses
One to One had contracts to provide care in the north-west of England and Essex.
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Backing sought for basking shark 'safe zone' in Scotland
The world's second largest fish gather in large numbers every year in Scotland's Sea of the Hebrides.
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Having more sleep before holiday 'stops arguments'
Getting ready for a holiday means people are often shattered by the time they leave home, says psychologist.
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Car cruisers reject 'boy racer' image
Car cruising has an image problem, but what happens at a car meet and why do people take part?
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Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead
It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant.
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Climate change: UK's 10 warmest years all occurred since 2002
The patterns of warm and cold years in Britain are a clear signal of climate change, say scientists.
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Car industry investment plummets in UK
It comes at a time when the sector has been spending heavily on preparations for a no-deal Brexit
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Democratic debates: Ten candidates line up in second presidential TV debate
The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.
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Does the US economy need a rate cut?
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2008 on Wednesday.
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African draw provides plenty of intrigue
African draw throws up plenty of intrigue
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Police 'must be investigated' over Operation Midland, says former top judge
A former top judge who reviewed the £2.5m Operation Midland claims warrants were obtained unlawfully.
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LGBT people are 'being made homeless due to religion'
Nearly half of young LGBT people left homeless after coming out are from religious backgrounds.
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What’s on TV Tuesday: The ‘Bachelorette’ Finale and Whitney Cummings
By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts
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Hannah Brown reaches the final rose on “The Bachelorette” season finale. And Cummings tackles sexual harassment in her latest stand-up special.
Grindr: Chinese parent company plans to list gay dating app
Grindr's Chinese owner said US authorities no longer object to a public listing of the dating app.
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On Politics: It’s Debate Night
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For half of the candidates, it may be their last chance to make an impression on the national stage.
Your Tuesday Briefing
By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing
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Aleksei Navalny, Boris Johnson, Algeria: Here’s what you need to know.
Brexit: Boris Johnson says farms will thrive as PM visits Wales
The new prime minister will promise agriculture will continue to thrive after Brexit.
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Pakistan plane: Army aircraft crashes into residential area killing 17
The crash set off a fire which engulfed several houses in the area and reduced them to rubble.
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Disadvantaged pupils 'stuck 18 months behind'
Poorer pupils show few signs of catching up in their achievements at school, say researchers.
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Diabetic women more likely to have stillborn baby, study finds
A study finds high blood sugar levels and BMI in pregnant diabetics are "key risk factors" for stillbirths.
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Shana Grice: PC insists murdered woman 'wasted' his time
Shana Grice reported her ex to police five times before he murdered her, a misconduct panel hears.
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Emmerdale actor 'bit man' after Oldham beer garden row, court hears
Mark Jordon, 54, is accused of attacking a 68-year-old man in a row about his daughter.
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Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence
The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence.
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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?
The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.
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The amateur lawyers helping people walk free
A community group in California is helping poor people get justice.
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Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria
After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.
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Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained
How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.
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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'
Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.
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'My kids would wake up 40 times a night'
A new scheme has helped boost children's sleep by more than two hours a night, the NHS says.
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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?
Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?
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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?
Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.
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Capital One hack: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen
The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.
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5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook
By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology
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Here’s how victims are hooked, and what Facebook and the United States military say they can (and cannot) do about it.
Megan Rapinoe, Conquering Hero, Returns to Cheers but Not to Action
By KURT STREETER from NYT Sports
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Citing injury and fatigue, Rapinoe sat out her homecoming to the N.W.S.L. Her absence from the lineup didn’t dampen the mood.
Mets, Riding High Off Sweep, Trade for Marcus Stroman
By BOB KLAPISCH from NYT Sports
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The deal, which is pending a physical, appears to be a win-now move for the middling team, but it could be followed by a trade of Noah Syndergaard.
While Reporting on Facebook Scams, an Unexpected Tragedy
By JACK NICAS from NYT Reader Center
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I was writing about women duped by fake American soldiers when one of my sources was killed. After I found out, telling her story felt even more important.
The U.S. and Guatemala Reached an Asylum Deal: Here’s What It Means
By KIRK SEMPLE from NYT World
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President Trump says the deal will take effect soon. But there are still major obstacles to clear — and uncertainty about its potential effectiveness.
Nigeria Militants Attack Mourners, Killing at Least 65, Officials Say
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A local official said that extremists killed 21 people returning from a funeral and another 44 people who tried to defend themselves.
Baltimore to Trump: Knocking Our City Is Our Job, Not Yours
By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S.
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When the president called Baltimore a “dangerous and filthy” place while attacking a Democratic congressman from the city, residents rallied to his defense, and their own.
Bernie Sanders Goes the Extra Mile to Make His Point About Drug Prices
By SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S.
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The senator led a bus trip to Canada with patients who use insulin (and reporters) to dramatize high prices in the U.S. that he attributes to corporate greed.
John Ratcliffe, Nominee for Intelligence Chief, Is Seen as Staunch Trump Ally
By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S.
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The congressman from Texas sharply challenged Robert S. Mueller III, the former special counsel, during last week’s hearing.
Quotation of the Day: House Democrats Head Into Their August Recess With a Mixed Record
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Quotation of the Day for Monday, July 29, 2019.
No Corrections: July 29, 2019
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No corrections appeared in print on Monday, July 29, 2019.
The Rot You Smell Is a Racist Potus
By CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion
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Trump and his views are the real infestations in America.
Trump Is Different Than George Wallace. He’s Worse.
By KEVIN M. KRUSE from NYT Opinion
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There are a lot of similarities between the two politicians’ rallies. But there’s also one big difference.
Jay Inslee: Climate Change Is a Winning Campaign Issue — and President Trump Knows It
By JAY INSLEE from NYT Opinion
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We need a president who will make it a priority before it is too late.
The Golden Girls Would Violate Zoning Laws
By SARA C. BRONIN from NYT Opinion
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It’s absurd how restrictive they are, given growing inequality in housing.
Love Island: How ITV2's breakout hit cornered the market
ITV2's breakout hit reflects the real-life romantic lives of its young audience.
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A professor spoke ill of the dead. What happened next?
A tweet by a liberal professor ignited a debate about free speech on university campuses.
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Is India the answer to Netflix's troubles?
It has launched a cheaper, mobile-only plan in India, hoping to capture its 'next 100 million' users.
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'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'
How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business.
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Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland?
The Irish government has been clear that it would face significant damage if there was no agreement.
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Cape Town - tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day
Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities.
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Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base
The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.
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Mario Cerciello Rega: US teen held over officer’s killing ‘illegally blindfolded’
The photo of a blindfolded suspect was taken after his arrest over a police officer’s killing in Rome.
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Lee Rotenberg, Zachary Tcheyan
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A mutual friend introduced the couple in 2013, and kept insisting that they go on a date until they finally did, in 2017.
Jonathan Weed, Robert Niles
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Mr. Weed skipped his book club meeting to go on a second date to the opera.
Jessie Cooper, Justin Peck
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The couple’s first date was at a bar in Manhattan’s West Village in 2016, two days after they matched on the dating app Bumble.
Jennifer Narvaez, Jack Roberts
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The couple met at Brown University, from which both graduated.
Helen Woolworth, Morgan Brown
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The couple met in 2017 while walking in a Nashville park, she with her dog, he with his parents.
Hayley Duus, Ryan Hosie
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The couple met on a dating app in 2016 and had their first date at Maialino, a restaurant in New York.
Claire Cushman, Stuart Reid
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The couple met in 2016, when she asked her brother to increase attendance at her art opening by inviting his friends. The groom was among those who came.
Chris Frakes, Rory McMahon
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The couple met on the dating app Bumble and had their first date at a bar in San Francisco in November 2015.
Bonnie Klugman, Robert Romano
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The couple, both longtime residents of Armonk, N.Y., met at a hospital gala in 2017.
Anna Devine, Jacob Anbinder
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The couple met in 2007 when both were summer interns in the Washington office of Senator Edward M. Kennedy.
Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75
Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.
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Quotation of the Day: Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters
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Quotation of the Day for Sunday, July 28, 2019.
Corrections: July 28, 2019
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Corrections appearing in print on Sunday, July 28, 2019.
Old £1 coins: 145 million coins still not returned
Nearly two years after they stopped being legal tender, 145 million old-style £1 coins are still missing.
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Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land
By ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World
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Land invasions in indigenous territories are on the rise across Brazil. Indigenous leaders say they regularly come under threat by miners, loggers and farmers.
The Yankees and Their Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week
By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports
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The team saw its division lead shrink after allowing 73 runs in its past seven games, including three consecutive losses to the rival Red Sox.
Fifth N.Y.P.D. Officer Since June Dies by Suicide, Police Say
By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT New York
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The officer, whose name was not released, was found at his Staten Island home on Saturday after he fatally shot himself.
French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France
Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.
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Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup
Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong.
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Coco Gauff Draws a Crowd Even Without Wimbledon’s Pageantry
By BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports
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Gauff, 15, won a qualifying match in the Citi Open weeks after her star-making Grand Slam debut. An age eligibility rule prevented her from directly making this event’s main draw.
U.S.A. Basketball Will Pay Some Women’s Players Ahead of Olympics
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports
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The announcement was made on Saturday before the W.N.B.A. All-Star Game, which Team Wilson won.
No-deal Brexit now 'assumed' by government, says Gove
Michael Gove says he expects the EU will not consider striking a new withdrawal deal with the UK.
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Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup
Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong.
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In an Industrial Corner of France, 18,000 Jobs Are On Offer. Why Aren’t People Taking Them?
By LIZ ALDERMAN from NYT Business
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In France, there are few takers for tens of thousands of manufacturing jobs, despite one of Europe’s highest unemployment rates. Now, the industry is being pushed to burnish its allure.
‘I Should Be More Careful With Twitter’: Marianne Williamson on Those Mental Health Comments
By MAGGIE ASTOR from NYT U.S.
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Ms. Williamson, a spiritual adviser and long shot presidential candidate, stood by her claim that antidepressants are overprescribed, which experts say stigmatizes mental illness.
The Week in Arts: Wendy Whelan Dances; April Matthis Is at Bat
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Five female composers, “Four Weddings and a Funeral” a passel of posters protesting apartheid and Off!
Archer in 'excruciating' pain throughout World Cup
England fast bowler Jofra Archer says he was unable to play without painkillers during the World Cup.
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Child poverty cash handed back to Europe unspent
Peers say it is "unbelievably inept" that deprivation funding could be handed back unspent.
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What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Share’ and ‘Widows’
By LAUREN MESSMAN from NYT Arts
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Pippa Bianco’s debut feature about sexual assault and memory comes to HBO, and Viola Davis’s heist drama is available to stream.
Zack Wheeler Is Sharp for the Mets as He Returns From Injury
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Wheeler (7-6) struck out seven over five and a third innings in his first start since July 7.
