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Destinations

6 amazing city breaks to go on as the US opens its borders

North American borders open today on 8 November 2021, so here are the six best cities you can visit and everything you need to know.

Culture news

Fans can bid on Amy Winehouse's personal items

Even the dress that Amy wore during her last ever performance will be available at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, US.

Culture news

House from A Nightmare On Elm street listed just in time for Halloween

The exterior of the property has barely changed in since the horror classic hit cinema's in 1984. If you've got the money to make an offer by October 31st it could be yours.

Experiences

The first ever Hollywood film museum opens in LA

A new film museum in Los Angeles is celebrating the history of the silver screen.

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Climate

Has climate change made Tokyo 2020 the hottest Olympics in history?

Everyone thought this Olympic Games would have been defined by the pandemic. Instead, the searing temperatures have been the focus.

USA

Britney's speech drew public support - but it might not help legally

Lawyers say a process to ending Britney Spears' conservatorship would still be a long and arduous one.

USA

Officials: Kobe Bryant crash pilot got disoriented in clouds

The pilot of the helicopter that crashed killing Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, and six other passengers violated flight rules by flying into thick clouds, US safety officials said.

USA

Tanya Roberts has died - a day after her agent's premature statement

The former Bond girl's agent and husband said on Sunday she had passed away in hospital - but corrected the record on Monday when they discovered she was still alive.

USA

California records America's second case of the new COVID-19 variant

The first case was confirmed in a man in his 20s in Colorado. He is not believed to have travelled recently.

USA

Monolith mystery continues as third structure appears in California

The monolith discovery in California is the third such find this year after the structures were mysteriously erected in Utah and Romania, too.

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Massive sinkhole nearly swallows up parked van in California

A sinkhole nearly swallowed up a parked van after it opened up due to a water main break, local authorities said.

Living

New documentary exposes 'subhuman' working conditions in LA sweatshops

‘Made In America’ takes you on a trip inside Los Angeles clothing factories, to hear the voices of garment workers.

Living

The company making t-shirts from gone off milk

Another innovative example of sustainable fashion at its weirdest.

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Final Oscars preparations underway before awards night

Impeccably dressed A-listers and upstart documentary filmmakers will brush shoulders on the red carpet at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, as months of campaigning for 24 gold statuettes boil down to a single night.

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'A part of LA died': Fans mourn NBA legend Kobe Bryant

Emotional fans gathered at the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers, to pay their respects to Kobe Bryant who was killed in a helicopter crash.

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Migrants separated from their children finally reunited 18 months on

Nine parents deported as the Trump administration separated thousands of migrant families were reunited with their children they had not seen in a year and a half.

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Thousands ordered to flee fast-moving Los Angeles wildfire

Thousands of people in Los Angeles were ordered to evacuate after a fast-moving brush fire ignited early on Monday (October 28) morning near the Getty Center museum, the latest outbreak in a wildfire season that has caused disruption at both ends of California.

USA

LIfe in plastic is fantastic as Barbie opens her Dreamhome to guests

The Malibu mansion has been listed on holiday rental site Airbnb and features an infinity pool with waterslide, a cinema and a meditation space.

USA

Watch: Babe Ruth's uniform and Magic Johnson's boots up for auction

Movie fans can also bid on a baseball signed by both Joe DiMaggio and his wife, Marilyn Monroe.

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Opera union launches investigation into Domingo assault allegations

The director of the Los Angeles opera has been accused of mistreatment by nine women.

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