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A black student at Yale was sleeping in her dorm, and someone called the police
A white student called police on a black student in an an episode that a dean said shows the need for efforts to make the Ivy League university more inclusive.
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Volcanoes
Erupting Hawaii volcano could next spew 10-tonne boulders from summit: scientists
The ongoing surge in volcanic activity on Hawaii's Big Island soon could cause a massive explosion from a volcano's summit, scientists and Hawaii officials have warned.
- by Abigail Hauslohner & Angela Fritz
North Korea
Trump on hand to greet three hostages released from North Korea
Trump says "everyone thinks" he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize for overseeing the prisoners' release.
- by Katie Rogers
Volcanoes
The lava-eaten Ford Mustang that symbolised a volcano’s wrath
The lava inched toward Mike Hale’s property in a slow, unstoppable wave, consuming everything it touched.
- by Cleve R. Wootson Jr.
USA
Diverging values lead to Mormon retreat from Boy Scouts
Nearly 20 per cent of American Boys Scouts are expected to leave the movement.
Russia probe
Russia-linked company that hired Michael Cohen bought alt-right urls
A company at centre of a questions involving Trump's personal lawyer is listed as the organisation behind a string of websites targeted toward the alt-right.
- by Eli Rosenberg
Donald Trump
Companies detail payments to Trump's lawyer Michael Cohen
A senior official at Novartis said Michael Cohen reached out shortly after Trump's election win "promising access" to the new administration.
- by John Miller & Susan Heavey
Iran
Donald Trump preparing new sanctions for Iran
US President Donald Trump is preparing to impose new sanctions on Iran, perhaps as early as next week, to ensure it does not develop nuclear weapons.
Russia probe
Who is Viktor Vekselberg, the Russian linked to Michael Cohen?
Viktor Vekselberg, one of Russia's richest men, is a member of President Vladimir Putin's inner circle.
- by Amie Ferris-Rotman
CIA
Trump's CIA pick promises no more torture programs
Asked if she thinks torture worked, the CIA's acting director Gina Haspel gave a carefully-worded response.
- by Patricia Zengerle & Mark Hosenball
Iran
China joins world in condemning Trump's decision on Iran deal
Europe and China will try to carry on with the Iran deal despite the withdrawal of the United States.
- by Kirsty Needham & Nick Miller