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California ravaged by wildfires

50 people have had a lucky escape after being trapped by a wildfire in California.

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People treated for putting sun cream on eyeballs to watch eclipse

Unsurprisingly, sun cream was not recommended as eye protection to watch the solar eclipse.

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Hashtags entered Twitter like a 'Trojan horse', says creator Chris Messina

The idea of hashtags was initially rejected by Twitter's founders as 'too nerdy', says their creator Chris Messina

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Flash flood traps Californian drivers

The sludge engulfed roads, overflowed onto a busy motorway and even halted local train services. Several stranded drivers had to be rescued by helicopter, but no serious injuries were reported.

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Medical cannabis shops pay taxes with bundles of cash in California

The medical marijuana industry in California is booming and when recreational pot becomes legal next year, billions of dollars are expected to flow through legitimate businesses.

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US prison inmates film jailbreak

Footage filmed by escaped inmates shows how they used a bunk bed leg to break out of jail

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Man ‘smuggled venomous snakes in crisp container’

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Firefighters save dog from blazing home

Firefighters in the US have saved the life of a small dog which was trapped in a blazing house.

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Google robot produces a million mosquitoes a week to release into wild

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Watch Mongolia Warrior Games opening ceremony – wrestling, archery and horse-racing.

Mongolia's most important festival of the year is underway

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Small plane crashes on busy California motorway

The two people on board were injured - but miraculously, no one else.

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Meet Martha, the world's ugliest dog

Martha, a 57-kilo Neapolitan Mastiff has been crowned the winner of the 29th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest in California.

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L.A. becomes Gotham City for a night

In a moving tribute to the late Batman actor Adam West, the Bat-Signal was projected onto L.A. City Hall

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Cleveland Cavaliers avoid elimination from NBA finals

Cleveland Cavaliers avoid elimination from the NBA finals, ending Golden State's shot at a perfect run through the playoffs with a 137-116 win over the Warriers.

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15 large great white sharks spotted near CA paddleboarders

California paddleboarders found themselves in what resembled an outtake from ‘Jaws’ when the chilling announcement was made that they were just metres from a school of around 15 great white…

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Silicon revolt as big US tech firms say no to Trump's visa crackdown

A gaggle of America's biggest hi-tech companies have called for a silicon veto of President Trump's tightening of controls on HB1 visas, saying they threaten jobs and competitivity.

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Three die in California "race attack"

Three people have been shot and killed in California by a gunman whom it is alleged had a dislike of white people and government.

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Euroviews. Look out Silicone Valley, Europe is coming

Europe is often viewed as a digital laggard, running far behind the US and Asia. But two new reports tell a very different story, showing how European startups are now taking the lead in artificial intelligence, creating new tech hubs, and attracting investment from traditional industrial stalwarts.

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USA: gunman kills woman and himself at San Bernardino school

The man reportedly targeted a teacher in the California classroom, injuring two children before turning the gun on himself.

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After decades of secrecy, Barry Manilow speaks openly about his sexuality

American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow revealed this week he hid the fact he was gay because he feared the news would disappoint his fans.