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| Jan.1 |
Los Angeles |
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Natalie Cole, R&B and jazz singer, dies aged 65 |
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Washington |
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Obama to take unilateral action on US gun violence
| Jan.4 |
Washington |
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Barack Obama takes action over US gun laws
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Washington |
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VW sued by US justice department |
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Puerto Rico |
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Puerto Rico misses second major debt payment as economy struggles |
| Jan.5 |
Washington |
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Obama: US gun control inaction must end
Map of White House Washington USA An emotional US President has unveiled new restrictions on gun purchases, saying the 'constant excuses for inaction' have to stop
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USA |
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US Republicans attack Obama gun control moves |
| Jan.6 |
Los Angeles |
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California state of emergency over methane leak |
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South Korea |
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N Korea nuclear: US, Japan, S Korea pledge united response
| Jan.7 |
Washington |
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Joe Biden 'regrets not entering 2016 race' |
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Manhattan |
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Wall Street sinks as China turmoil hits global shares Wall Street shares closed sharply down after the suspension of trading on Chinese markets for the second time this week spread alarm among investors | |
| Jan.9 |
Mexico |
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'El Chapo': Mexico signals extradition to US
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USA |
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US lottery fever as Powerball jackpot reaches $900m |
| Jan.10 |
Washington |
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'El Chapo': Sean Penn interview provokes scorn in US
The Obama administration and a US presidential hopeful have criticised Sean Penn's interview with Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin Guzman
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South Korea |
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U.S. B-52 bomber flies over S. Korea in solidarity |
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Southern California |
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Golden Globes: The Revenant wins top three awards |
| Jan.11 |
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David Bowie dies of cancer aged 69 One of the most influential musicians of his era 'died peacefully, surrounded by his family' after an '18-month battle with cancer'
The artist's hits include Let's Dance, Changes, Space Oddity, Starman, Modern Love, Heroes, Under Pressure, Rebel Rebel and Life on Mars. Paul McCartney described him as a 'great star' who 'played a very strong part in British musical history'
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USA |
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El Chapo: Sean Penn defends Rolling Stone interview |
| Jan.12 |
U.S. Congress |
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Obama puts 'focus on the future' in State of the Union address
US President Barack Obama vigorously defended his legacy while striking an optimistic tone for the future in his final State of the Union ad...
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Los Angeles |
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Rams are relocating to Los Angeles |
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Southern Iran |
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Iran detains 10 US sailors after vessels stopped in the Gulf |
| Jan.14 |
Southern California |
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Record $1.6bn US Powerball lottery has three winners
Map of Chino Hills Los Angeles CA USA There are at least three winning tickets in the US for the record $1.6bn (£1.1bn) lottery jackpot, officials have said | |
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Los Angeles |
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Oscars 2016: The Revenant tops nominations list
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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San Francisco 49ers hire Chip Kelly as head coach |
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Washington |
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US plans $4bn for self-driving rules |
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South Carolina |
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Debate: Trump challenges Cruz over Canada birth
| Jan.16 |
Iran |
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Jason Rezaian and three other US prisoners freed in Iran Iran has released Washington Post reporter and three other Iranian-American prisoners as it anticipates the lifting of international sanctions
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U. S. Midwest |
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Michigan water contamination: Obama declares emergency
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Massachusetts |
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Patriots defeat Chiefs 27-20 in AFC divisional round game |
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Arizona |
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Larry Fitzgerald carries Cardinals to win in overtime |
| Jan.17 |
Washington |
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Iran: US imposes new sanctions over missile test The US has imposed fresh sanctions on Iranian companies and individuals over a recent ballistic missile test
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South Carolina |
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US Democratic debate: Candidates spar on gun control
Hillary Clinton attacked Bernie Sanders' record on gun control, and said his healthcare plan risked derailing recent legislation
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Colorado |
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Manning, Broncos march forward |
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North Carolina |
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Seahawks’ second-half rally not enough to top Panthers’ 31 points |
| Jan.18 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Apple, Samsung and Sony face child labour claims
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New York |
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Eagles guitarist Glenn Frey, 67, dies
| Jan.19 |
Iowa |
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Donald Trump presidential bid gets Sarah Palin backing
Trump's bid has received the backing of Sarah Palin, the populist ex-governor of Alaska who was the Republican vice-presidential candidate in...
| Jan.20 |
Washington |
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US wasted millions on Afghan reconstruction, says watchdog
| Jan.21 |
Philadelphia |
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'Crippling' snow storm could slam US east coast
Hundreds of thousands of people along the US mid-Atlantic region should be bracing for 'perhaps crippling' snow
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Oklahoma |
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Oklahoma policeman jailed for life
| Jan.22 |
North Carolina |
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US snowstorm: Millions prepare for huge blizzard
A huge blizzard bearing down on the US east coast is expected to dump near-record levels of snow on Washington and the Mid-Atlantic region
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North Korea |
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North Korea arrests US student for 'hostile act' State news agency KCNA identified him as University of Virginia student Otto Frederick Warmbier
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San Francisco Bay Area |
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Google 'paid Apple $1bn in 2014 to keep search on iPhone'
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Washington |
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Massive US blizzard advances north
A massive blizzard bringing more than 2ft (61cm) of snow and punishing winds is advancing up the US East Coast
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Colorado |
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US nuclear missile damaged in silo by airmen in 2014
| Jan.23 |
New York |
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East coast struck by mammoth snowfall 
Parts of the eastern United States have received more than two feet (71cm) of snow fall in a huge blizzard that is sweeping across the region | |
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USA |
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New Shepard: Bezos flight 'demonstrates reuse'
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Northern Italy |
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Lindsey Vonn breaks record with 37th downhill win |
| Jan.24 |
New York |
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New York begins clear-up after mammoth snowfall
A travel ban in New York City has ended as the eastern US begins digging out from the weekend's massive snowstorm
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Southern California |
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Academy diversity pledges welcomed by Hollywood
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Colorado |
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Denver Broncos pip New England Patriots to book Super Bowl berth
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North Carolina |
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Panthers' rout of Cards in NFC title game
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Maritime Provinces |
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American Airlines jet diverted to Canada after turbulence injures 7
| Jan.25 |
Washington |
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'Putin is corrupt' says US Treasury The US Treasury has told a BBC investigation that it considers Russian President Vladimir Putin to be corrupt
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Houston |
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Filmmakers who targeted Planned Parenthood face charges
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Melbourne |
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Serena Williams powers past Maria Sharapova into Australian Open semis |
| Jan.26 |
Moscow |
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Kremlin demands 'Putin corruption' proof
The Kremlin has called on the US Treasury to come up with proof after it told a BBC investigation it considered Putin to be corrupt
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Oregon |
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Oregon armed protest leader Ammon Bundy seized in deadly clash
Map of Burns Oregon US police have arrested the leader of an armed militia which occupied a wildlife refuge in Oregon, with one person killed in a shoot-out | |
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USA |
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Trump says he will boycott next Republican debate
| Jan.27 |
USA |
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Zika virus could become 'explosive pandemic'
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Melbourne |
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Serena Williams routs Agnieszka Radwanska |
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Oregon |
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Oregon leader Bundy tells remaining protesters to go home
| Jan.28 |
Mexico |
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Ethan Couch: US 'affluenza' teen deported from Mexico A fugitive who made headlines for using 'affluenza' as a defence after a deadly drink-driving crash is being deported from Mexico back to the...
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Iowa |
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Republicans debate without Donald Trump
Map of DES MOINES Iowa Iowa Donald Trump quit the event in a row with Fox, and is holding a charity rally nearby
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Iowa |
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Republican rivals mock Trump over no-show
Map of DES MOINES Iowa Iowa Donald Trump loomed large over the final Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses, despite not being on stage
| Jan.29 |
San Francisco Bay Area |
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Facebook and Instagram ban private gun adverts
| Jan.30 |
Melbourne |
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Angelique Kerber stuns Serena Williams to win title
Kerber stunned Serena Williams in a 6-4 3-6 6-4 thriller to open her grand slam account and deprive the American of a historic 22nd title
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Southern Iran |
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Iran claims it flew drone over US aircraft carrier, snapped photos
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Manhattan |
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Rock star David Bowie leaves $100m in will
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Los Angeles |
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Screen Actors Guild awards: 'Diversity reigns' in ceremony
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New York |
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NYT endorses Clinton and Kasich