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LIVE -- Trump jury selection reaches final stage -- Several more backup jurors must be found before opening statements in the historic trial can begin.

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Dozens arrested as Gaza protest cleared at Columbia -- Democratic politician Ilhan Omar's daughter is suspended from college for participating. -- US & Canada

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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk - The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.

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Nigerian attempts chess record in Times Square - 29-year-old chess master Tunde Onakoya hopes to raise $1m for charity by playing for 58 consecutive hours. Africa

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US Congress close to passing long-awaited Ukraine aid -- A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv's war effort will go to a vote in coming days. -- US & Canada

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Taylor Swift is vulnerable but vicious on new album -- The star's 11th album is much more than a break-up record, and may even mark the end of an era. -- Entertainment & Arts

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Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app? -- Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn. -- China

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USC campus tense after Muslim valedictorian's speech cancelled -- The university said it cut the speech over security concerns tied to the Middle East. -- US & Canada

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Kennedys endorse Biden over relative RFK Jr -- Robert F Kennedy Jr is running for president as an independent - but many family members oppose him. -- US & Canada

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Google sacks staff protesting over Israeli contract - Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli government.

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Four US states hit by 911 call outages -- There were temporary issues in Nevada, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas overnight; the cause is unknown. -- US & Canada

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Guns and gold seized in Canada bullion heist probe -- Alleged driver and gun-runner arrested in probe into C$20m of gold stolen from a Toronto airport. -- US & Canada

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Video captures 'traumatic' bear cub handling -- No cubs were physically harmed when a group pulled the baby black bears out of trees to take photos. -- US & Canada

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Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montana -- Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath. -- US & Canada

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Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe' -- Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for 'en pointe' dancers. -- US & Canada

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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers -- An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused. -- US & Canada

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Video shows people damaging ancient rock formations -- A hiker recorded two men pushing rocks from the ancient formation in a Nevada park. -- US & Canada

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Elon Musk's Neuralink 'extends the mind's borders' -- When we merge mind and machine, the traditional borders of the self dissipate, says philosopher Dvija Mehta.

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Wildcard witness and untested legal theory: How strong is first Trump case? -- Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal strategy. -- US & Canada

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These are the US neighbourhoods in most urgent need of trees -- Trees protect health and lower bills, but communities of colour tend to be tree-poor.

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Suicide is on the rise for young Americans. Why? -- With young people like college student Ben Salas dying, families and experts are searching for answers. -- US & Canada

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How much it costs to attend Coachella -- People spend big to go to the annual music festival in the California desert.

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School shooting averted after teen arrested: police -- Police say a story the teen wrote depicting a mass shooting was not fictional and was a violent threat. -- US & Canada

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Who is running for president in 2024? -- Independent and third-party nominees could siphon voters from the Democrats and the Republicans. -- US & Canada

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Jury selection reaches final stage in Trump trial -- The case - in which an ex-US president is the defendant for the first time - may see opening arguments on Monday. -- US & Canada

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What is Bitcoin? Key crypto terms and what they mean -- From Bitcoin 'halving' to ETFs, here's a look at some key crypto terms and what they mean. -- US & Canada

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A simple guide to the US 2024 election -- Trying to understand it for the first time or need a refresher? This guide can help. -- US & Canada

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Extortion and kidnap - a deadly journey across Mexico -- Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants. -- US & Canada

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What you need to know about Trump's hush-money trial -- The presumptive Republican nominee for president will juggle a six-week trial in New York with campaigning. -- US & Canada

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