Three months after Alexia Daval's body was found, her husband tells police he killed her by mistake. from BBC News - World http://ift....
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Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Pierre Agnes: Boardriders boss goes missing at sea in France
Pierre Agnes' boat was discovered washed ashore near Biarritz on France's Atlantic coast. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2rQA...
The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'
A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech. from BBC News -...
State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech
The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2n...
State of the Union: Kennedy delivers response to Trump
Joseph Kennedy III attacked the president and said Democrats were speaking for all Americans. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2BGLowb ...
Taliban 'threaten 70% of Afghanistan' BBC investigation finds
The Afghan Taliban, which US-led forces spent billions of dollars trying to defeat, are now openly active in 70% of the country, a BBC study...
Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show
A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World http://ift.t...
Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?
Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain. from BBC News - World ...
Réunion island and the 'stolen children' of France
Marlène Morin was 15 when she was resettled from the island of Réunion to France. After 52 years, she finally returned. from BBC News - Wo...
Top-secret Australian files 'left at second-hand shop'
Bureaucrats say they will urgently investigate a breach that has sparked both amusement and concern. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2...
'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane
United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2r...
State of the Union: The North Korean defector at Trump's side
North Korean defector Ji Seong-ho waved his crutches to resounding applause when Trump called him up. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?
As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes? from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/...
'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'
A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nqZsF...
The tea boss with a thirst for global domination
How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand. from BBC News...
Bollywood's troubled relationship with women
Film critic Shubhra Gupta shines a spotlight on the history of sexism in Indian films. from BBC News - World http://ift.tt/2nsu0Xf
'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather
The first part of the BBC's series on online conspiracy theories: why some people think chemicals are dropping from the sky. from BBC ...
Why Koreans Are So Good at Speedskating,Usa Today
By JAY CASPIAN KANG from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2DYVjCG
The Unabashed Beauty of Jason Brown on Ice,Usa Today
By PATRICIA LOCKWOOD from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2DQzGoM
What Cross-Country Skiing Reveals About the Human Condition,Usa Today
By SAM ANDERSON from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2rTHAbq
The First African Team to Compete in Bobsled,Usa Today
By As told to JAIME LOWE from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2rRIMw9
The Search for Stillness at the Heart of Biathlon,Usa Today
By BROOKE JARVIS from NYT Magazine http://ift.tt/2nrkgfG
Full Transcript and Video: Joe Kennedy Delivers Democratic Response to the State of the Union,Usa Today
By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. http://ift.tt/2nt0r7E
Word + Quiz: obstinate,Usa Today
By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network http://ift.tt/2E4d181
‘Gloomy.’ ‘Amazing.’ Trump’s Speech Divides the Pundits.,Usa Today
By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business Day http://ift.tt/2FvxiQV
State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'
The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured". from BBC News - H...
State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech
The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2no...
I'm not a quitter, says Theresa May amid leadership questions
The PM issues a defiant response to critics, as she begins a trade mission to China. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nr1EfG
'Overwhelming' evidence for adding folic acid to flour
The B vitamin, which can prevent birth defects, will not harm the general public, a study says. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DR4HFb...
Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds
The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2...
The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'
A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech. from BBC News -...
Sydney seaplane crash: Sharp turn 'inexplicable', operator says
The aircraft was not on its usual path to Sydney when it crashed, killing six, the operator says. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BEV1...
Drop in consumer demand hits UK car manufacturing
Lower demand in the UK and confusion over diesel policy are blamed by the industry trade body. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BGECqk ...
'Dangerously' drunk tourists may not win insurance claims
Drinking excessive alcohol can invalidate travel insurance cover, but the burden of proof is on the insurer. from BBC News - Home http://i...
Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show
A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt...
Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead
The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DXW...
Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children
Study suggests children are seeking edgier content on YouTube, their favourite online site. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2rYNfNF
News Daily: Trump's address and May 'not a quitter'
Your morning briefing for 31 January 2018. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2rOupIK
The Papers: BBC pay 'backlash' and speeding 'crackdown'
The front pages report the reaction to the wage review and a police call to end "soft" treatment for speeding drivers. from BBC ...
The make-up artist making designs with dead insects
Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks. from BBC News - Home http://ift.t...
Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'
A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists. from BBC News - Home http...
'Baby brain': Myth or reality?
"Four in five" women undergo changes in memory and concentration during pregnancy, new research suggests. from BBC News - Home h...
RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration
Starlings take to the skies to create a spectacular aerial ballet before settling on roost. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GwbrKg
Why did this council leader just quit?
Claire Kober announced she wouldn't be standing in May's election. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nt1LHB
You're on the verge of losing everything - but you don’t understand why
A run of bad luck left one man struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system - and at risk of losing his home. from BBC News - Home h...
Post-Brexit data sharing crucial, say ex-intelligence heads
Former intelligence chiefs say UK's security expertise should not be bargaining chip in talks with EU. from BBC News - Home http://ift...
'Forget walking 10,000 steps a day'
Experts say there is a better way to get fit than counting your steps. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BFfcJT
Why Ben Whishaw has murder in mind
The James Bond and Paddington star "adores" his new role as the treacherous Marcus Brutus. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2B...
Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?
As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2...
Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?
Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain. from BBC News - Home h...
Eddie Adams' iconic Vietnam War photo: What happened next
Eddie Adams captured one of the most famous images of the Vietnam War but he was haunted by it. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BCSgL4...
Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes
After the revelations around Volkswagen human testing, just what are the methods and regulations? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2nmwJ...
Why is there talk about threats to Theresa May's job?
A look at the challenges facing Theresa May if she wants to remain the UK's prime minister. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2DX0uTL...
Woman Testifies in Church to Being Raped by Mother's Boyfriend - Pastor Responds
Video of a woman testifying in church that she was raped when she was 8-years-old is making its rounds on the internet. But the pastor of t...
Faith Leaders on Immigration: 'Families Aren't Chains'
Faith leaders are calling on the president and other political leaders to stop using the term "chain migration" as the immigration...
Did You Catch These 'Ordinary' American Heroes Trump Invited to the State of the Union?
President Trump gave his first State of the Union address tonight and he honored some of the nation's "hidden" heroes by invit...
Forget About the Wall, Right Now Border Patrol Is Facing This Crisis
It was a campaign pledge that helped President Donald Trump win the White House. But the battle over funding a new border wall continues on ...
'When God Gets in the Middle...Anything Is Possible': Girl Once on Life Support Is Heading Home
More good news for Chloe Clark, the young Christian girl who miraculously recovered from a severe head injury – she's finally getting to...
A God Who Restores: Michael Vick Reads Psalm 23 Over Liberty University Students
Repentance, redemption and restoration – former NFL star Michael Vick knows these topics well, and shared that message with students at the ...
FBI's No.2 'Quits' Right Before Retirement: Is It Because of This 'Explosive' Memo?
Andrew McCabe's departure is fueling speculation about a congressional memo that could soon be released. from CBNNews.com http://ift.t...
Five-Month Abortion Ban Bill Fails to Pass Senate
The pro-life Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act failed to garner the 60 votes necessary to move forward in the Senate, coming up short...
Iowa Students Could Soon be Studying Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament
Iowa high school students could soon have the option of taking a Bible literacy course that focuses on the Hebrew scriptures and the New Tes...
Insane Video: Russian Military Jet Crosses Within 5 Feet of US Navy Plane
The U.S. State Department is calling out Moscow after a close call in the sky over the Black Sea between a U.S. Navy reconnaissance plane an...
A 'Troubling' Policy Shift: Gov't Report on Afghanistan Shows Pentagon Blocked Key Data on War
The Defense Department told its inspector general overseeing the reconstruction of Afghanistan to hide what used to be public data on how mu...
Facebook 'no place' for young children
More than 100 child health experts are urging Facebook to withdraw an app aimed at under-13s. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2rM...
Microsoft disables 'buggy' Intel patch
An update for Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 disables a flawed patch issued by Intel. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2no9Ez3
ColorFab: 3D printer can change colour of objects
MIT is making a new kind of 3D printer that can change the colour of the objects you print. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2DOb2...
Five tips to keep your app data safe online
After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you? from BBC News - Technology ...
Trump warns Americans of nuclear threat from 'depraved' North Korea
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Branding North Korea’s leadership “depraved,” President Donald Trump told Americans on Tuesday that Pyongyang’s pursu...
U.S. lawmakers blast Trump decision to hold off on Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Members of the U.S. Congress, who passed new sanctions on Russia nearly unanimously last summer, criticized President...
May says will give parliament 'appropriate analysis' before Brexit deal vote
WUHAN, China (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday that lawmakers would be given official analysis on any Brexit ...
Mexico may allow U.S. air marshals to use stun guns on flights
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico is in talks with the United States on whether to allow U.S. federal air marshals to travel with Taser stun gu...
South Korea sends athletes for joint training at North Korean ski resort
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea will begin a joint training program at the Masikryong ski resort in North Korea on Wednesday as had been initi...
China says plenty of space separates Taiwan flights amid route row
BEIJING (Reuters) - China rebuffed Taiwan's objections in a deepening row over the opening of new flight paths in the Taiwan Strait, say...
Taliban active in 70 percent of Afghanistan, BBC study finds
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Taliban are openly active in 70 percent of Afghanistan's districts, fully controlling 4 percent of the countr...
Hong Kong drowning in waste as China rubbish ban takes toll
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong boasts glittering skyscrapers, seamless transportation and billion dollar infrastructure projects, but it is...
Evangelical hopeful leads in Costa Rica presidential race: poll
SAN JOSE (Reuters) - A conservative Christian congressman best known for his opposition to gay rights remains the favorite in Costa Rica...
German police make arrests in nationwide raids on human traffickers
BERLIN (Reuters) - German police said on Wednesday they had raided properties and made arrests across the country in an operation to crack d...
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- France jogger death: Husband admits killing Alexia...
- Pierre Agnes: Boardriders boss goes missing at sea...
- The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'
- State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech
- State of the Union: Kennedy delivers response to T...
- Taliban 'threaten 70% of Afghanistan' BBC investig...
- Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celest...
- Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself ...
- Réunion island and the 'stolen children' of France
- Top-secret Australian files 'left at second-hand s...
- 'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Air...
- State of the Union: The North Korean defector at T...
- Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?
- 'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'
- The tea boss with a thirst for global domination
- Bollywood's troubled relationship with women
- 'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who t...
- Democratic Response to SOTU,Usa Today
- Why Koreans Are So Good at Speedskating,Usa Today
- The Unabashed Beauty of Jason Brown on Ice,Usa Today
- What Cross-Country Skiing Reveals About the Human ...
- The First African Team to Compete in Bobsled,Usa T...
- The Search for Stillness at the Heart of Biathlon,...
- Full Transcript and Video: Joe Kennedy Delivers De...
- Trump’s Volk und Vaterland,Usa Today
- Trump’s Besotted Republicans,Usa Today
- Trump Tries for a Reset,Usa Today
- A ‘Feel-Good’ Room,Usa Today
- Word + Quiz: obstinate,Usa Today
- ‘Gloomy.’ ‘Amazing.’ Trump’s Speech Divides the Pu...
- State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'
- State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech
- I'm not a quitter, says Theresa May amid leadershi...
- 'Overwhelming' evidence for adding folic acid to f...
- Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds
- The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'
- Sydney seaplane crash: Sharp turn 'inexplicable', ...
- Drop in consumer demand hits UK car manufacturing
- 'Dangerously' drunk tourists may not win insurance...
- Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celest...
- Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead
- Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children
- News Daily: Trump's address and May 'not a quitter'
- The Papers: BBC pay 'backlash' and speeding 'crack...
- The make-up artist making designs with dead insects
- Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'
- 'Baby brain': Myth or reality?
- RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration
- Why did this council leader just quit?
- You're on the verge of losing everything - but you...
- Post-Brexit data sharing crucial, say ex-intellige...
- 'Forget walking 10,000 steps a day'
- Why Ben Whishaw has murder in mind
- Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?
- Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself ...
- Eddie Adams' iconic Vietnam War photo: What happen...
- Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes
- Why is there talk about threats to Theresa May's job?
- Woman Testifies in Church to Being Raped by Mother...
- Faith Leaders on Immigration: 'Families Aren't Cha...
- Did You Catch These 'Ordinary' American Heroes Tru...
- Forget About the Wall, Right Now Border Patrol Is ...
- 'When God Gets in the Middle...Anything Is Possibl...
- A God Who Restores: Michael Vick Reads Psalm 23 Ov...
- FBI's No.2 'Quits' Right Before Retirement: Is It ...
- Five-Month Abortion Ban Bill Fails to Pass Senate
- Iowa Students Could Soon be Studying Hebrew Script...
- Insane Video: Russian Military Jet Crosses Within ...
- A 'Troubling' Policy Shift: Gov't Report on Afghan...
- Facebook 'no place' for young children
- Microsoft disables 'buggy' Intel patch
- ColorFab: 3D printer can change colour of objects
- Five tips to keep your app data safe online
- Trump warns Americans of nuclear threat from 'depr...
- U.S. lawmakers blast Trump decision to hold off on...
- May says will give parliament 'appropriate analysi...
- Mexico may allow U.S. air marshals to use stun gun...
- South Korea sends athletes for joint training at N...
- China says plenty of space separates Taiwan flight...
- Taliban active in 70 percent of Afghanistan, BBC s...
- Hong Kong drowning in waste as China rubbish ban t...
- Evangelical hopeful leads in Costa Rica presidenti...
- German police make arrests in nationwide raids on ...
- Can cars be used as mini power stations?
- Rescuing child brides
- Global brew
- Things fall apart
- State of the Union, Syria, the Moon: Your Wednesda...
- What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Animals With Cameras’ and...
- Gearing Up for Distance and Form in Nordic Combine...
- Melania Trump, Traveling Again Without Her Husband...
- Kristaps Porzingis and Enes Kanter Lead Knicks in ...
- Corrections: January 31, 2018,Usa Today
- Trump’s Boring, Utterly Terrifying Warmongering,Us...
- The Mind Meld of Bill Gates and Steven Pinker,Usa ...
- CIA director expects Russia will try to target U.S...
- Saudi closes hotel detention center as corruption ...
- CIA chief says China 'as big a threat to US' as Ru...
- Irish abortion referendum: Vote to be held in May
- Argentina sub: Antarctic tribute to lost San Juan ...
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