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Trump ally Gaetz paid 'tens of thousands' for sex and drugs, ethics report says An investigation details allegations of drug use and payments for sex - which the former US congressman denies. Biden commutes most federal death sentences The president condemns the murderers but says the death penalty at federal level "must stop". Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murdering healthcare CEO The 26-year-old suspect is facing separate federal charges that could lead to a death sentence. Man charged with murder after woman set on fire on New York subway The woman fatally set alight on a Brooklyn train was attacked by a man she is not believed to have known. Hollywood stars support Blake Lively over legal complaint Lively's co-stars from 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants say they "stand with her". Trump threatens to try to regain control of Panama Canal It prompts a sharp rebuke from Panama's president, who says "every square metre" of the canal belongs to his country. Heroism attributed to CEO murder suspect is alarming - Mayorkas The US Homeland Security Secretary says rhetoric about the murder suspect is concerning. Lara Trump withdraws name from consideration for US Senate The president-elect's daughter-in-law had been spoken of as a replacement for Senator Marco Rubio. Trudeau's key ally says he will vote to topple him The progressive NDP pulling support means Trudeau's government could be brought down early next year. US deportations under Biden surpass Trump's record President Biden had pledged to pause deportations, but ended up expanding it following a surge in border crossings. Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvre Thomas Conley was sitting next to Isaiah Rodriguez at lunch when he noticed something was wrong. US man sentenced to 130 years for murdering two girls in Indiana Richard Allen was convicted last month for the "Delphi murders" of Liberty German, who was 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, in 2017. Netflix wins US rights for Women's World Cups Netflix secures the rights to show live coverage of the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups in the United States. Luigi Mangione's extradition to New York explained in 73 seconds The 26-year-old suspect now faces federal charges in the fatal shooting a healthcare insurance CEO. Canadians respond to Trump's jab that country could become 51st state The US president-elect recently referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the "governor" of the "Great State of Canada". Power plant implodes clearing space for proposed waterfront park Avon Lake residents were told to stay indoors while the remaining five structures were taken down. Debunking misinformation about US drone sightings BBC Verify looks at claims about the involvement of aliens or foreign state actors in the alleged drone sightings. Fire erupts after lightning strike ruptures gas line in Tennessee The damaged pipeline sparked a massive fire prompting road closures and emergency responses. Four revelations from the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz The report gives fresh details about the former Florida congressman's alleged payments for sex and drugs. Faced with turmoil, a defiant Trudeau hangs on - for now As the longest serving G7 leader, the Canadian prime minister has weathered many storms. But this time might be different. Musk flexes influence over Congress in shutdown drama Musk and Trump quickly derailed a stopgap spending bill, showing their power before the president-elect even takes office. Trouble in Arctic town as polar bears and people face warming world Climate change makes it trickier for residents to co-exist with the increasingly hungry predators. When will Donald Trump take office as US president? The Republican will begin his second presidential term in January 2025. Trudeau in peril after spat over Trump threat sparks crisis Canada's PM faces pressure after losing a minister in row over how to respond to possible future tariffs from the US. 'Something I've never seen': Americans want answers over drone sightings One sheriff called for information so others can "go about their life and not live in this hysteria". A decade since Canada opened its doors, Syrians reflect on home away from home Syrians in Canada reflect on a decade in the country Tracing the powerful family roots of suspected killer Luigi Mangione In his home city, the accused shooter's family name has meant wealth, power, prominence and philanthropy for decades. The dark fandom behind healthcare CEO murder suspect Online adulation painting Luigi Mangione as a folk hero and fuelled by health system anger has worried authorities. Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US? As Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US.
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