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Wednesday
6 December 2017
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Defiant Trump confirms US will recognise Jerusalem as capitalUS president insists highly controversial move, denounced around the world, will not derail Middle East peace effort -
House votes to stop effort by some Democrats to impeach presidentCongressman Al Green said Trump’s ‘association’ with white nationalism’ and incitement of hatred makes him unfit to lead, but his resolution will not advance
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Dangerous new fire erupts in Bel Air as blazes rage across regionFlames threaten mansions in upmarket area of Los Angeles as firefighting chief says state faces worst ever wind conditions -
Democratic women in Senate call on Al Franken to quitMinnesota senator, 66, urged by several female colleagues to resign as allegations of sexually inappropriate behavior mount -
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America is failing mothers. Help us change thatThe Guardian is asking readers to support a new series on why motherhood in the US is more challenging than in any other developed country – and what we can do about it
spotlight
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Why are America's farmers killing themselves in record numbers?The suicide rate for farmers is more than double that of veterans. Former farmer Debbie Weingarten gives an insider’s perspective on farm life – and how to help
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I was a co-host with John Hockenberry on WNYC. The experience was scarringA recent investigative report by New York magazine found a pattern of bullying of the show’s co-hosts. It’s time leadership is held accountable
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#MeToo movement named Person of the YearMagazine celebrates anti-harassment movement by naming ‘The Silence Breakers’ on its cover after millions shared stories of sexual assault
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NFL commissioner signs reported $200m contract extensionThe NFL commissioner has signed a five-year contract extension, ending an extended standoff with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones
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Has Elway broken the flawed Broncos' championship window?The former Denver quarterback helped mastermind his team’s Super Bowl 50 victory. But his inability to replace Peyton Manning has cost the team dear
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Coutinho inspires Liverpool as 7-0 Spartak rout seals progressLiverpool are in the Champions League knockout stages for the first time since 2008-09 after a Philippe Coutinho hat-trick helped them to a 7-0 rout of Spartak Moscow
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Trump’s error on Jerusalem is a disaster for the Arab world … and the US tooThe president’s foolish move in recognising the city as the capital of Israel will have negative consequences impossible to predict, says Rashid Khalidi, Edward Said professor of Arab studies at Columbia University
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Three ways to remake the American economy for allIn a speech at the Open Markets Institute, Senator Elizabeth Warren offers a roadmap for how to tackle growing monopolies in the United States
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A small Italian town can teach the world how to defuse controversial monumentsIn the face of calls to both ‘destroy’ and ‘preserve’ a fascist monument, the town of Bolzano opted for what appears in retrospect a far smarter strategy
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Can the US president obstruct justice? Yes he canDonald Trump’s lawyer, John Dowd, is not alone in arguing that the president is immune to the usual constitutional checks and balances, writes Lawrence Douglas, author and professor of law, jurisprudence and social thought at Amherst College, Massachusetts
documentaries
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President's son back to Congress to face questioning on Russia linksPresident’s eldest son testifies before House intelligence committee in closed-door session following testimony to Senate judiciary committee in September
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Breitbart chief champions Roy Moore and attacks Romney for not serving in militaryTrump’s former chief strategist backs Alabama Senate candidate accused of sexual misconduct – and accuses 2012 nominee of avoiding service in Vietnam
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UK has 48 hours to agree potential deal or talks cannot progressMichel Barnier, EU’s chief Brexit negotiator, tells member states British government must agree deal over Irish border by Friday
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Vladimir Putin makes it official – he's running for re-election in 2018Russian president says he will seek new six-year term in elections in March that will likely see him face only token opposition
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US gun violence spawns a new epidemic: conspiracy theorists harassing victimsAfter mass shootings, survivors and victims’ families face attacks online – and fighting back is ‘like trying to kill roaches with a fly swatter’
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Americans aged 18-34 most likely to oppose assault weapons banPoll finds attitude to ban on military-style weapons has striking age divide, which experts say could be driven by video games such as Call of Duty
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After six years in jail, Saif al-Islam plots return to Libyan politicsGaddafi, freed in June after being held since the 2011 uprising, is planning a comeback – and experts say he could benefit if elections take place next year
in pictures
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The social life of ArizonaIn 1979, British photographer David Hurn was awarded a Bicentennial Fellowship to photograph in America. He opted to focus on Arizona, where he was drawn to its festivals and social gatherings
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Coffee houses, Kali and palacesIn our weekly look at travel through three Instagram shots, Chris Schalkx captures three different sides of India – its culture, history and religion
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Wildfire rages in southern CaliforniaA rapidly growing wildfire in the foothills north of Los Angeles has threatened thousands of homes and caused power outages
people
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Star Wars actor: social media is bad for mental healthStar, who quit Instagram after backlash against post about gun violence, says teenagers are especially vulnerable
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Lena Dunham warned Clinton campaign about producer, report claimsNew York Times story about producer’s behaviour says the actor-writer raised concerns with two members of Democratic nominee’s campaign staff
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Actor confronted over abuse allegations by John Oliver at public Q&A‘I can’t leave certain things unaddressed’, says talkshow host, who angrily questioned the actor about his ‘dismissal’ of harassment claims made against him
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Obama eclipses Trump in most popular Twitter posts of 2017Twitter’s annual list of most retweeted posts features three tweets from Obama, and none from Trump
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