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Polar bears romp in Oregon zoo compound

A pair of polar bears are now enjoying a purpose-built habitat at the Oregon Zoo in Portand where they can now be seen playfully sparring, chasing one another and splashing into a saltwater pool.

World News

Biden-Xi set virtual summit for Monday to discuss tensions

US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping will hold a much-anticipated virtual summit on Monday evening.

France

'New era' for France-US ties after VP Harris meets Macron in Paris

This was their first meeting at the Elysee presidential palace since the AUKUS incident, after weeks-long efforts by Washington to mend relations with France, America's oldest ally.

USA

NASA delays next moon landing until 2025 at earliest

The space agency had been aiming for 2024 for the first moon landing by astronauts in half a century.

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Culture news

Amy Winehouse's items fetch millions at auction in Los Angeles

The proceeds will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which supports vulnerable young adults struggling with addiction.

USA

At least eight people killed in crowd surge at festival in Texas

Officials in Texas say at least eight people have been killed and several others injured in a crowd surge at Astroworld Festival.

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Thousands gather on anniversary of 1979 US Embassy seizure

Thousands of Iranians gathered on the streets of Tehran to mark the anniversary of the storming of the US Embassy in 1979. They chanted "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," while burning American and Israeli flags.

Health news

Pfizer's COVID vaccine can now be used on children aged 5-11 in the US

President Joe Biden hailed the move as a "turning point" in the fight against the pandemic.

USA

US Supreme Court hears challenges on Texas abortion law

The controversial new abortion law in Texas that has all but ended the procedure in the state.

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A dog-eat-dog Halloween contest for best-dressed canine in Brooklyn

Dozens of pups compete in an annual dog costume contest for Halloween in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park, putting their masters' creativity to the challenge

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New York's Halloween parade returns

New York's Halloween parade returns after a hiatus due the Covid pandemic. Thousands of people in costumes filled up the streets of Manhattan

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Joe Biden meets Pope Francis in Vatican

U.S. President Joe Biden opened a five-day European trip Friday with an extended visit with Pope Francis at the Vatican, where the world’s two most prominent Roman Catholics ran overtime in talks expected to cover the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, poverty and more.

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US set to appeal UK refusal to extradite Assange

US set to appeal UK refusal to extradite Assange

Moments

Size really does matter at this giant pumpkin contest in California

A Washington State grower has claimed the top prize at a California pumpkin weigh-off.

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Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange march to London's High Court

Supporters of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange march to London's High Court

Moments

See all of New York from the top of this 430m tall skyscraper

A glass elevator is taking guests to new heights inside this New York art installation.

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New glass observation deck opens to public in NYC

Summit One Vanderbilt is a brand new observation deck in Manhattan, offering tourists and residents alike an unprecedented view of New York City.

USA

Prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin kills cinematographer on film set

A prop gun fired by veteran actor Alec Baldwin, who is producing and starring in a Western movie, killed his director of photography and injured the director at the movie set outside Santa Fe, authorities said.

USA

Committee votes to hold former Trump aide Steve Bannon in contempt

A Congressional Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol has voted to hold the former White House advisor in contempt after he refused to appear before them.

Destinations

See how astronauts live in Blue Origin's Texas village

Take a look around Blue Origin's astronaut village, complete with campfires, camper vans and blue cocktails.