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The origins of McDonald's told in the movie 'The Founder'

‘The Founder’ charts salesman Roy Croc’s story as he helps turn two brother’s fast food eatery into to what we know today – McDonald’s one of the biggest restaurant businesses in the…

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Panic at a MLK memorial march after shots are fired

A Martin Luther King memorial march in Miami was disrupted as thousands ran for cover after gun fire rang out.

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Tensions grow between Trump and black leaders

January 16 in the United States is Martin Luther King Day in honour of the civil rights hero.

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Last man on the moon Gene Cernan dies at 82

Gene Cernan last man on the moon dies at 82

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Curious about Trump's NYC office? Here's what's inside

Donald Trump's New York City office in Trump Tower offers a rare glimpse into who Trump really is and what he holds dear

Economy

IMF boosts US growth forecasts, keeps global growth prediction unchanged

International Monetary Fund keeps global growth forecasts unchanged in its latest economic outlook, raises US forecast on Trump spending and tax plans

World News

Trump blasts, Europe bites back

The US President-elect's comments about NATO, Ukraine and the EU among others are ruffling feathers on the continent as leaders and diplomats respond.

Sport

Green Bay hold off Dallas late surge

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the MVP of Green Bay’s Super Bowl triumph six years ago, produced yet another flawless display to hand his team a nail-biting 34-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys in a

World News

Trump on Trump - A glimpse at the President-elect's plans

In his first interview with the European press, and just days before his inauguration, Donald Trump has outlined his goals for the first months of his term.

World News

Sanctions against Russia must stay - Biden

The outgoing US Vice President has urged the world to stand up to what he has described as "coercion and aggression" from Moscow over Ukraine

USA

Donald Trump, day one: US Women's March set to go global

Organisers of the January 21 event are expecting around one million people to march in at least 300 sister events globally.

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Dog rescues itself from snowy Utah cliff ledge

Search and rescue teams struggled to save a dog stuck on a narrow cliff ledge in snowy Utah.

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The end of an era for "The greatest show on earth"

The Ringling Bros.

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Taiwan leader visits US as Trump again queries 'One China' policy

Taiwan’s president passed through San Francisco on Saturday – her second US visit this month, not unnoticed by a crowd of well-wishers.

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Outcry over Trump attack on civil rights icon John Lewis

The president-elect slammed the Congressman's record after Lewis questioned Trump's legitimacy, prompting many to come to the veteran's defence.

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Successful launch of SpaceX rocket after September launchpad explosion

The private Californian company SpaceX has successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket.

Poland

Poland welcomes 4,000 US troops as part of NATO deployment

It is seen as a show of force to Russia, which has slammed the move as a threat to its national security.

United Kingdom

British government distances itself from ex-MI6 agent behind unverified Trump-Russia dossier

UK PM Theresa May told reporters 'the individual who produced this dossier has not worked for the UK government for years.'

USA

Obamacare days 'numbered' after US Republicans take first step to 'repeal and replace'

House of Representatives voted to pass a measure to roll back the programme which gave health coverage to 20 million Americans.

USA

USA: stolen baby found alive 18-years later

Police in South Carolina say they have found a woman who is believed to have been kidnapped hours after her birth 18-years ago.

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