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Wednesday
12 February 2020
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Attorney general to go before House judiciary committee on 31 March as Democrats warn of ‘a crisis in the rule of law in America’ -
After a patient who tested positive was mistakenly released from isolation at the San Diego military base, residents want more testing
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The Vermont senator claimed a ‘great victory’ on Tuesday night – but he was trailed closely by a pair of midwestern moderates -
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Amazon founder purchases nine-acre estate once owned by Warner Bros president, Wall Street Journal says
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Spotlight
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After Gwyneth Paltrow’s vagina-scented candle, we asked an expert what’s going on in the world of fragrances
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s venture is worth $250m – and now Victoria Beckham, Elle Macpherson and Erykah Badu are following her lead. Vagina incense anyone? -
Residents of the Mariana Islands are pushing to revive their indigenous language amid fears it might soon die out
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I unearthed a clip of the mayor speaking about stop and frisk that should make every American question his suitability to be president -
Who comes out of the first primary election in the best shape and whose campaign is on borrowed time? -
The Minnesota senator doesn’t have much of a shot winning. But at the last she would be a great VP pick -
Barr is a ‘tough on crime’ hypocrite, a Trump toady and chief law enforcement officer who makes a mockery of the legal system
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The US men’s national team has urged US Soccer to sharply increase pay for the world champion women’s team -
Defender’s transformative effect outstrips that of De Bruyne, Hazard and others and he would improve any team in the world
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Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, were buried on Friday in a private ceremony near the family’s southern California home -
With New England’s dynasty apparently reaching its endgame, the search if on for the team that fans love – or love to hate
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Anti-overdose drug has been in use since the 1970s but not always where it’s needed most. Jamie Grierson visited Redcar where a group of former addicts provide kits that could save lives. Plus George Monbiot on Storm Ciara flooding
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Clubs tell parliament that without protection, gentrification threatens their existence -
The film’s unexpectedly appealing style – crisp collars, sturdy boots, drummer-boy jackets – is next season’s biggest trend -
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Epstein’s lawyer says estate can’t release money to victim fund, as Virgin Islands attorney general says approving fund would skirt accountability -
The much-delayed film history hub is now projected to cost $482m and a new round of fundraising will seek to cover the latest costs
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Anti-Defamation League reported 2,713 cases of circulated propaganda, compared to 1,214 in 2018 -
Energy companies have leased 9.9m acres from the administration – and the fossil fuels extracted could equal half a year of emissions from China
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BP, Shell, Chevron and Exxon accused of making huge profits while ‘passing the buck’ on climate change -
Health centres step up preparations as World Health Organization raises fears about ability to cope with major outbreak
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Stupendemys geographicus, armed with sturdy horns, lived from about 13m to 7m years ago alongside giant crocodilians -
As Venezuela enters its seventh year of a crushing depression, doctors are seeing a rise in infant mortality rates due to deprivation -
Explore
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As the sleep economy grows, companies vie to sell us new mattresses, offering 100-day returns. This has helped create an impossible waste mountain – and a wild west of rogue recyclers
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We take a glimpse at the second-longest continuously held sporting event in the US, behind only the Kentucky Derby -
From a brand inspired by Liza Minnelli to another that draws inspiration from the pharmaceutical industry for its latest collection, New York’s new guard is full of exciting names to put on your radar -
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