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Jill Biden Trashed For Getting White House Christmas Tree From Farm Impacted By Hurricane Helene
First Lady Jill Biden took delivery of the official White House Christmas tree just before the Thanksgiving holiday — but her announcement about where the tree had come from raised eyebrows. Biden explained that the massive Fraser Fir had come from a family-owned Christmas tree farm in North Carolina — and that the family had…
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump meeting in Florida, source says
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, a source has confirmed to The Canadian Press. Trudeau’s plane landed in West Palm Beach, Fla. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate, a source has confirmed to…
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Lions To Sign Jonah Williams Off Rams’ Practice Squad
After several injuries on Thanksgiving, the Lions are signing defensive lineman Jonah Williams off the Rams’ practice squad, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Four Lions defensive linemen – Mekhi Wingo, Josh Paschal, and Levi Onwuzirke – suffered injuries during Thursday’s win. Wingo (knee) was able to return to the game, but Paschal (knee) and Onwuzirke (hamstring)…
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Malian singer detained in Belgium in child custody row
One of Africa’s best known musicians – the Malian singer Rokia Traoré – has reportedly been imprisoned in Belgium as part of an ongoing child custody dispute. The 50-year-old is being held after being extradited from Italy, over an outstanding two-year prison sentence, according to the AFP news agency. The long-running saga dates back to…
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Hitman offered $71,000 for Canadian reporter's assassination
A hitman offered C$100,000 ($71,400; £56,000) for the assassination of a crime reporter at Montreal newspaper La Presse, the outlet has reported. Convicted killer Frédérick Silva confessed to La Presse that he had offered the contract to anyone willing to carry out the hit on Daniel Renaud, who was covering his trial for three murders…
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Ros Atkins on… North Korean troops in Ukraine
As the Russian defence minister makes an unannounced visit to Pyongyang and Ukraine claims that North Korean troops are in Russia and ready to support Russia’s military – our Analysis Editor Ros Atkins, along with BBC Verify, has been looking at what we know about North Korea’s alleged involvement in the war. Produced by Catherine…
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Inside the £4m mansion Jurgen Klopp called home
Berkeley Shaw The mock Georgian mansion is on the market for £4.25m Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has topped one final league table from his time on Merseyside – the sumptuous mansion he made his home has become the most-viewed listing on a leading property website. Complete with swimming pool complex, bar area and state-of-the-art…
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Assisted dying bill: Find out how your MP voted
Check whether your MP voted for or against taking the assisted dying bill to the next stage. Source: www.bbc.com…
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Rupert Grint to pay £1.8m after losing tax battle
Former Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has been ordered to pay £1.8m in tax after losing a legal battle with HM Revenue & Customs. Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the films, was originally told to pay the sum in 2019 after an HMRC investigation disputed one of his tax returns. Lawyers for the 36-year-old…
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Van Nistelrooy named Leicester City manager
Leicester City have appointed former PSV Eindhoven boss Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager. The Dutchman replaces Steve Cooper, who was sacked last weekend after just 12 Premier League matches in charge of the Foxes. He has signed a contract until June 2027 at the King Power Stadium. Van Nistelrooy’s appointment comes two weeks…