Frustrated by Election Boycott, Venezuela’s Leader Pardons 100 Opponents

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A Teacher and Congresswoman Confronts School Reopenings

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Trump Fans Strife as Unrest Roils the U.S.

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A series of primaries in Massachusetts could be a bellwether for the Democratic Party.

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American Intelligence Knows What Russia Is Doing

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Coronavirus: Portugal return to quarantine list would cause 'chaos and hardship'

The head of BA's parent company warns against new measures, as coronavirus cases in Portugal rise.

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Sturgeon to announce 'national mission to create jobs'

Scotland's first minister is to make creating jobs her top priority in the coming year at Holyrood.

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Ron Jeremy: Adult star faces more rape and sexual assault charges

The 67-year-old, one of the biggest pornography stars, is accused of attacking a total of 17 women.

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In One Chart: U.S. corporate debt soars to record $10.5 trillion

U.S. corporations owe 30 times as much debt as 50 years ago, according to BofA Global. Here's a look at who owns America's pile of corporate debt.

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Outside the Box: This eye-opening experience has me rethinking how Social Security figures into my retirement planning

Here's how retiring early affects your Social Security benefits.

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Trump defends supporters accused in deadly clashes

The US president suggests right-wing activists in Wisconsin and Oregon acted in self-defence.

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Child Trust Funds: Teenagers get first chance to access cash

Savings pots could now be worth more than £1,000 but many teenagers are unaware they exist.

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The 1980s 'super recession': When unemployment topped 3m - and kept rising

As the UK copes with being in a recession, how does it compare with the recession in the 1980s?

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Rohingya crisis: Growing up in the world's largest refugee camp

Nayeem, 3, is one of 20,000 children born every year in the camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

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Meet Senegal's first female professional surfer

Khadjou Sambe, 25, defied social expectations to ride the Atlantic waves.

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Why this black drive-in cinema is a big hit

Drive-ins are booming, of course. But this one is also responding to the other big story of the year.

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Still ill with coronavirus six months later: 'I have no idea how to get better'

For some people Covid just will not go away – one woman’s Instagram diary of her long-haul illness.

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George Ezra opens up about OCD struggle

The musician says he is plagued by intrusive thoughts, and has suffered from OCD "my whole life".

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Hundreds of migrants still dying in Med five years since 2015

Five years on from the migrant crisis of 2015 hundreds are still dying in the Mediterranean.

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Rival powers jockey for the lead in hypersonic aircraft

The US, China and Russia are pouring money into aircraft that can fly at five times the speed of sound.

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Coronavirus: How teachers are feeling as schools return

Four teachers share their experiences of the pandemic as they prepare to welcome pupils back to school.

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The traditional crafts in danger of dying out

Who was the last British deckle-maker? Who makes withy pots? And what is an orrery?

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Capitol Report: Trump defends his trip to Kenosha, praises stock market’s August surge

President Donald Trump at a news conference on Monday evening defends his decision to visit Kenosha, Wis., as he also declines to criticize the teen accused of fatally shooting two protesters in that small city.

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Your Monday Briefing

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Market Extra: Of all the major changes to the Dow on Monday, this may be the most important

The Dow Jones Industrial Average will see a handful of important changes take effect Monday morning but it is, perhaps, the change to how it is calculated that will be the most important for Wall Street over the near term.

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The Wall Street Journal: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway buys stakes in 5 Japanese investment companies

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. took stakes of slightly more than 5% in five of Japan’s most venerable corporate names with big investments in energy.

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Norway bunker partygoers poisoned with carbon monoxide

More than 20 people were hospitalised after attending the party in the Norwegian capital Oslo.

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'We need Eat Out To Help Out to run in the autumn'

A group of restaurateurs wants the Eat Out To Help Out scheme to be brought back in the autumn.

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Coronavirus: From fitness training to feeding people

Gym owner Mike Hind and his team have been delivering care packages to vulnerable people.

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Going for a Lake District walk with Max the Miracle Dog

Kerry Irving and his three dogs have become an internet sensation, so the BBC joined them for a walk.

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Hilary Swank on Netflix's sci-fi Away and the ultimate work-life dilemma

Hilary Swank talks about her role for Netflix as the commander on the first manned mission to Mars.

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The search engine boss who wants to help us all plant trees

Christian Kroll is the boss of Ecosia, which donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects.

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Sheffield United: Who wrote club anthem Greasy Chip Butty?

John Denver's 1974 hit Annie's Song has been the tune of Sheffield United's anthem for decades. Why?

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No Corrections: Aug. 31, 2020

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Quotation of the Day: As China Flexes, Taiwan Revamps Its Military

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How to Help Someone Who Lost Their Job

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Think You’re Making Good Climate Choices? Take This Mini-Quiz

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I’m Still Reading Andrew Sullivan. But I Can’t Defend Him.

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Price of plastic carrier bags to double to 10p next year

The fee for single-use bags will rise to 10p and be extended to all shops from April 2021.

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Eat Out to Help Out discount comes to an end

The government's dining discount scheme ends on Monday, but there are calls for it to be extended.

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Mauritius oil spill: 'We want to protect our island'

Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.

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Government paid influencers to promote Test and Trace

Taxpayer money was used to pay influencers to promote Test and Trace.

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Portland Shooting Amplifies Tensions in Presidential Race

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Trump, Vicar of Fear and Violence

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Jon Rahm Sinks a Big Putt to Win Playoff at the BMW Championship

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Stories of 2020: Five Lives Caught in a Year of Upheaval and Pain

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Portland clashes: Fatal shooting as rival groups protest

A pro-Trump procession was met by counter-protesters in another tense night in the Oregon city.

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Canada statue of John A MacDonald toppled by activists in Montreal

John A MacDonald was accused of letting famine and disease decimate indigenous Canadian communities.

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Searching for the lost dogs of the Beirut blast

Many pets ran away after a massive explosion in Beirut, leaving Leila Molana-Allen pining for a missing puppy.

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Coronavirus: University return warning, and pupils' 'life chances at risk'

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday.

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Deadly Shooting in Portland After Pro-Trump Ralliers Clash With Protesters

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Coronavirus: PM's U-turns create a 'climate of uncertainty', says Conservative

It has become 'increasingly difficult' for MPs to defend government policy, a senior Tory warns.

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Jacob Blake: Donald Trump to visit Kenosha amid unrest

The president is due to visit the city of Kenosha on Tuesday to meet local police.

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US election 2020: Intelligence chief ends face-to-face security meetings

Democrats cry foul over the move, saying the public had a right to know about foreign interference.

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Shinzo Abe Is Ill. But Is That the Only Reason He’s Quitting?

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Corrections: Aug. 30, 2020

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With a Wary Eye on China, Taiwan Moves to Revamp Its Military

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Quotation of the Day: District by District, a Plan for In-Person Schooling Falls Apart

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Virus Update

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Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis

Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.

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Amid Tennis’s Swirling Storms, a Stubborn Djokovic Claims a Title

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How to Build a Catapult From Newspaper

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Phoenix Settles With Black Family After Police Drew Guns Over Reported Doll Theft

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‘It Was Challenging’: Bucks Return, Balancing Basketball and Activism

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