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CES 2016 highlights

From an alarm clock that wakes you up with smells, to an aging suit, a hair regrowth tool and, of course, driverless cars – the best of the CES show

Business Series

Boeing soars to record heights with deliveries

Boeing flies into its centennial year with a record. The company delivered 762 airplanes in 2015, 39 more than the previous year and the most in the

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Gas leak near LA costing millions to put right

A huge, ongoing natural gas leak in Porter Ranch, California, has pushed thousands to leave their homes and has cost SoCal Gas at least 50 million

USA

Los Angeles methane leak sickens local residents

A state of emergency has been declared in California over a massive natural-gas leak that has been spewing fumes into a Los Angeles neighbourhood for

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El Niño-strengthened storm brings flash flooding to drought-stricken California

For the second day in a row, drivers in San Diego have faced rising flood waters as another El Niño-strengthened storm brought heavy rains. Several

Sport

Former FIFA vice president Hawit agrees to extradition

Former FIFA vice-president Alfredo Hawit has agreed to be extradited to the United States to face criminal charges. Hawit, from Honduras, was acting

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Maths teacher, but also super dancer!

Ron Clark, a mathematics teacher at a school which he founded himself in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, has more than one string to his bow. He demonstrated

Cinema

Jennifer Lawrence up for Best Actress in 'Joy'

Jennifer Lawrence stars as a divorced mother-of-two who builds a business empire and becomes a millionaire in ‘Joy’. The film tells the story of Joy

USA

El Niño storms lash drought-stricken California

The first of several storms linked to El Niño has hit California – until now stricken by drought – bringing flooding and warnings of possible

World News

Obama’s plan in detail: keeping guns out of the wrong hands

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US: gun control shaping up to be an election issue

Legal challenges to Obama's executive action expected from Republicans and pro-gun lobby

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Gun Control America's tragic labour pains

Many mass shootings, crucially including children as the targets, have scarred the United States during President Obama’s time in office, like the

USA

Obama sets out gun control measures in emotional address

Barack Obama has delivered a heartfelt defence of his moves to strengthen gun control, to try to put a stop to repeated mass shootings in the United

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New York duo Beau to release debut album

New York duo Beau is about to release its debut album and cannot wait. Considering Emma Rose and Heather Boo, both in their early twenties, have

USA

Wi-Fi kiosks to replace dormant payphones in New York

Hundreds of New York City payphones are being given a high-tech makeover with the introduction of free Wi-Fi kiosks. Standing over 2.7 metres tall

USA

USA: Hostages safe, suspect 'critical' after Georgia motel siege

A woman and 11 children held hostage at a motel in the US state of Georgia have been safely rescued, according to police. The suspect, however

Cinema

Expect surprises at this year's Golden Globes

The 73rd Golden Globes will kick off the awards season in Hollywood this Sunday.

USA

US justice department sues Volkswagen over emissions scandal

The US justice department is suing Volkswagen over the emissions scandal in which the German car manufacturer fitted illegal devices to its cars so

USA

Misusing his powers? Obama defends his plans for gun control

White House says US President could announce controversial executive measures on gun control as early as Tuesday morning

Economy

Chinese economic data sends tremors across stock markets

“Violent New Year fireworks,” is how one analyst summed up events on Wall Street where the Dow fell 450 points having its worst opening day in 84

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