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Woman who alleges she was forced to have sex with Prince Andrew says 'he knows exactly what he's done'
UK news Last night
Virginia Giuffre claims she was forced to have sex with the prince when she was a teenager. On Tuesday, a number of women, including Giuffre, appeared in a New York court accusing the late financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse. Prince Andrew, who has been connected to Epstein, denies any wrongdoing.
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The Queen approves the prorogation of parliament
UK news 1 minute ago
The Queen has approved for Parliament to be shut down for a period of around a month, to start "no earlier than Monday 9th September and no later than Thursday 12th September until October 14th."
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A short debate about covering your food in ketchup
Haha 47 minutes ago
Keep it on the side or go all in? Connor from band The Vamps is on the side of keeping it on the side.
Trump told staff he would pardon wrongdoing in push for border wall construction, WaPo reports
US news Last night
According to the Washington Post, President Trump told worried subordinates to skirt environmental regulations and even seize private land in order to expedite border wall construction, a goal the president has set to complete before he faces re-election.
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'We all know we are better than our current politics' writes former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
US news 2 hours ago
In an op-ed for the WSJ, Mattis shared his thoughts on leadership, the current state of US politics and his experience of working for President Trump.
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Tropical Storm Dorian picks up strength as it nears landfall in Puerto Rico
Weather 1 hour ago
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Dorian could reach near-hurricane strength as it makes landfall in Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
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Rays release statement about 'tragedy' involving Blake Bivens' family
MLB Last night
Fans offered words of support after police charged the brother-in-law of minor league pitcher Blake Bivens in the death of three of his relatives, including Bivens' wife and child, on Tuesday.
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Fire at a bar in Mexico kills 23 people
World news Last night
The fatal fire at a bar in Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, took place in what may have constituted a "malicious attack," according to the state attorney general’s office. At least 23 people have died and a further 13 are said to be injured.
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Seinfeld fans are torn on which episode was the best in the series
Television Last night
Viewers of the classic American sitcom are finding it hard to find common ground on which episode from the series is the best of them all. The endless suggestions from the show's fans include The Dinner Party, The Gum, The Opposite and more.
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Can you believe these 90s icons haven't yet won a Grammy?
Music Yesterday
@louisvirtel shared a photo of legends PJ Harvey, Björk and Tori Amos and noted that they have zero Grammy Awards between them.
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What could happen if parliament is prorogued
Politics 1 hour ago
With parliament shut down from 10 September until 14 October, it would leave just 17 days before the UK is due to leave the European Union. Here's a look at what might happen next.
Travis Scott doc Look Mom I Can Fly premieres 🚀
Movies 1 hour ago
The new Netflix documentary has fans emotional over footage of daughter Stormi and reliving the rapper's Grammy loss.
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Nearly six million Contigo children's water bottles recalled due to 'potential choking hazard'
US news Yesterday
Contigo is recalling the lids on 5.7 million of its children's cleanable water bottles because of a detachable spout that could come loose and become a choking hazard.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to Alabama GOP's resolution to expel her from Congress
Politics Yesterday
The Minnesota Representative responded to a resolution approved by Alabama Republicans that called for Omar to be expelled from Congress, saying: "I was elected with 78% of the vote by the people of Minnesota's 5th District, not the Alabama Republican Party."
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Russian President Putin buys Turkish President Erdogan ice cream
The 2 leaders were at a Moscow air show, where Putin was showcasing fighter jets for purchase. Erdogan later joked about whether Putin would buy him a plane too.
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Incoming Harvard freshman says he was deported over political posts from his friends list
US news Yesterday
Ismail B. Ajjawi, a Palestinian resident of Tyre, Lebanon, had his visa canceled and was deported by immigration officers at Boston Logan International Airport. The experience was detailed by Ajjawi in a written statement.
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The next recession will destroy Millennials
Millennials are already in debt and without savings. After the next downturn, they’ll be in even bigger trouble, argues Annie Lowrey.
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Kansas City Royals owner negotiating sale of the team for more than $1 billion, The Athletic reports
MLB Yesterday
First reported by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Royals owner David Glass is in discussions to sell the club to a group headed by John Sherman, a Kansas City native and the vice-chairman of the Cleveland Indians. ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the price is upwards of $1 billion.
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Taylor Swift won't be touring her new album Lover right away
Music Yesterday
The singer spoke with Ryan Seacrest, admitting she hasn't planned her next tour yet because she doesn't want her life to feel like it's just "album… tour… album… tour… album… tour… album… tour." Swift also said she may not play stadiums this time, wanting a more intimate setting for her fans.
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Adidas announces a new partnership with gamer
Tyler "Ninja" Blevins just became the first professional video gamer to sign an endorsement deal with Adidas. It follows an exclusive deal to broadcast on Microsoft's Mixer.