A proposed $5 trillion debt limit increase could make it hard for Republicans to maintain their fiscal hawk credibility.

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Tier points can be earned with a British Airways American Express Premium Plus credit card

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Ben Stokes’ side face India at Headingley in the first test of the five-match series

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Bobby Flay is the latest celebrity chef to pay tribute to the late Anne Burrell.

Zhenhao Zou, who kept a trophy box full of possessions he had taken from his victims, will serve a minimum of 24 years

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The five-time Pro Bowler is calling it a career.

Federal and state officials search for Travis Decker, wanted for murdering his three daughters found with plastic bags over their heads near a Washington campsite.

Trapped under an abolished IPP jail term, Thomas White was driven to schizophrenia and psychosis. For the past year, The Independent has documented his tragic case - now he is finally being transferred to hospital following a six-year family campaign

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From 1979 Islamic revolutionary to Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei's hardline stance includes backing terror groups, crushing dissent with an iron fist and ruling through fear and repression.

The glitch could lead to serious injuries, especially during hot weather, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Federal agents used non-lethal munitions to shut down a large group of protesters blocking vehicles from entering and exiting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland.

Ramprakash says Bethell must wait for his chance to cement his place in the test side much like Lara did for the West Indies

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A jury found Karen Read not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter charges Wednesday in the 2022 death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, a case that attracted legions of true crime followers who erupted in cheers when word of the acquittal spread outside court. Read More

Evert was among those who commented on the Clark incident. 

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded on a test stand in Texas, adding to a series of setbacks to Elon Musk’s space ambitions that include return trips to Mars. Read More

CALGARY — The Federal Court overstepped its authority when it ordered the government to fill an “unacceptably high” number of judicial vacancies within a "reasonable time," the Federal Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday. Read More

Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of GDP on defense needs that’s expected to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.”

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‘I disagree profoundly with her on this subject,’ the ‘Harry Potter’ audiobook narrator said

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"There's only one word, it's a miracle of God," the Alexander family's rabbi said.

Former three-term GOP Gov. George Pataki claims Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa has a chance to win City Hall, given how far the Democratic candidates have veered left or have been tainted by scandal.

Dave Portnoy pulled out a trump card to dunk on Stephen A. Smith.

Beau MacMillan starred alongside Burrell on the first season of "Worst Cooks in America" in 2010.

‘Very weird watch’ wrote one perplexed viewer

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The Briton, approaching his final fight, could face Joseph Parker for the third time

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Antony Jones, 59, taught science at Humphry Davy School in Penzance, Cornwall, and sent several inappropriate messages to students

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Even as he spent much of the campaign as the Knicks' top frontcourt reserve, the power forward’s playing time was sporadic.

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Get caught up with Carrie and the girls.

Mother Nature and Britain’s rainy weather will take care of things most of the time, but you do need to clean your panels sometimes

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A total of 56 home-grown players will compete at Wimbledon this year across both the main draw and qualifying

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Keir Starmer is weighing up whether to back the US and – as a lawyer – will be aware of the thorny legal issues

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As Keir Starmer considers whether Britain should support the US if Donald Trump decides to bomb Iran, the attorney general, Richard Hermer, has reportedly warned him that UK involvement could be illegal. The prime minister was an outspoken opponent of the 2003 Iraq war when he was a human rights lawyer and will be well aware of the thorny legal issues around engagement in strikes against Iran.

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The Williams team principal has overseen a promising two-and-a-half year period at the Grove-based outfit and managed to sign Ferrari race winner Carlos Sainz

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The Mexican government issued Hurricane Warnings from Acapulco to Puerto Angel, with various tropical alerts also in effect to the north and south of those Hurricane Warnings.

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency

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Xander Schauffele is welcoming one of the PGA Tour's major changes. The tour announced on Tuesday that Brian Rolapp is the new CEO after spending time with the NFL.

Dutchess Dior was found dead after posting: "I need help before i lose my life or freedom ! My kids need me !"

In this episode of the NYPOSTcast: Karen Read is found not guilty of murdering her Boston cop boyfriend after an earlier trial ended with a hung jury, the Supreme Court rules on a Tennessee law that bans transgender treatments for minors and President Trump’s personal gifts to the White House lawn – two giant flags...

“To wake up yesterday, or to hear yesterday, that she’s no longer with us, is devastating. It’s shocking," the restaurateur told TMZ.

PR firm accused of supplying ‘paid actors’ to bolster turnout at recent demonstrations

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The formal apologies issued by 21 British chief constables for historic homophobia have strengthened community and trust, says Independent Pride List honoree, Peter Tatchell. But 24 other forces aren't seeing why this is so crucial

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President Donald Trump stressed last week that when it comes to illegal-migrant deportations, “we’re going to have to use a lot of common sense.”

The '90s babies are having babies — and it shows.

Everything you need to know about Tottenham’s transfer plans

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Justin Baldoni scored a win in his legal battle with Blake Lively.

The discovery could be used to produce therapies that make humans healthier for longer without compromising quality of life

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The SpaceX owner seemed to joke about the failed test, writing, “Just a Scratch” after his rocket went up in flames.

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Liverpool are expected to engage in a recruitment drive ahead of next season’s Premier League title defence

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Arsenal are raring for a busy summer after enduring another trophyless season

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• Panthers won second successive title on Tuesday

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The Stanley Cup is a little banged up, thanks to the Florida Panthers’ celebration of back-to-back titles.

The bowl of the famous trophy is cracked and the bottom is dented. Not for the first time and likely not the last.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi's lawsuit follows similar victory in Texas battle over illegal immigrants receiving in-state college benefits.

The star of Showgirls, Bound and High Rollers answers your questions on missing out on The Matrix, being a gay hero and swapping faces with her cat

Gina, you are a spectacular and artistically brave woman and movie star. How do you rationalise – and, hopefully, enjoy – the fact that your audiences often encounter you as a beacon of beauty, sexuality and eroticism? Geroellheimer
People can see me in whatever ways they want. As long as what I do brings them joy or helps them think about things, I don’t contemplate how they view me – it’s too abstract. When people share their opinions about me with me, I wonder who they’re talking about, but I go along with it to be polite.

How do you move on and decompress after playing such intense roles? mansurz
After Showgirls and Bound, I had so much residual energy that I ended up going to Greece, cut off some of my hair and released it into the sea. I thought: “This is very Greek.” There was a lot of energy that came with playing Donatella Versace. When I played Nancy Sinatra, I don’t want to say “I channelled her”, but I tapped into her energy. The next thing I knew, I had all these stomach ulcers. I asked her about it. She said: “I’ve had seven or eight of those.” I thought: “Oh my God, really?”

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Call for root-and-branch reform of treatment of children, many of whom are wrongly classified as adults

Decisions relating to lone child asylum seekers should be removed from Home Office officials because of fundamental problems with the way they treat this vulnerable group, a report has found.

The report calls for root-and-branch reform of the treatment of thousands of children who have fled persecution in their home countries and made hazardous journeys in search of safety, often crossing the Channel in a dinghy or concealing themselves in the back of a lorry.

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Every playoff game has a different narrative and that absolutely must factor into the handicapping angle. 

All about Nancy's boys: Hamish, Joss, and Peter Rodd.

Is another Criminal Minds: Evolution casualty coming?!

The death of a Yorkshire woman from rabies after she was scratched by a puppy in Morocco is a reminder that being bitten by fleas isn’t the worst thing can happen on a holiday abroad, says Kat Brown

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Smaller companies account for almost two-thirds of uncollected revenue

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With the top-level juggernaut careering away the majority of Europe’s clubs need help and should be better rewarded for stars they rear

While a dozen of Europe’s elite clubs were chasing the American dream, 170 of their less garlanded peers gathered for a barbecue next to Lake Geneva. They had converged on Uefa’s headquarters to attend the qualifying round draws for next season’s continental competitions; Tuesday night was time to get together, perhaps to speed-date representatives of the team you had been paired with or simply to cut loose before a labyrinthine summer spent journeying in search of league-phase football.

Borussia Dortmund were slugging out a goalless draw with Fluminense while the meat hit the grills, but “Club World Cup” is a dirty formulation in Nyon’s corridors of power. Any available screens showed action from Uefa’s own Under-21 Championship and alternative sources of entertainment roamed the pastel green lawns. A caricature artist did the rounds, stopping at the table occupied by Aleksander Ceferin and putting his pencil to work.

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Russia's economy minister says the country's economy is on the brink of a recession

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Five days after farmer Edward Cavenagh-Mainwaring was forced to sell 250 acres, the northern leg of the HS2 line was axed - now he fears he’ll never be able to get the land back

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Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United have work to do ahead of their return to the Champions League

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Chelsea’s summer business is not slowing down despite their ongoing Club World Cup campaign in the US

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Pope will line up for England against India despite pressure on his number three place from Jacob Bethell.

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The major hurricane threatened to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge

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British team aims to break the North Atlantic rowing record while raising awareness for veterans' mental health on 3,500 nautical mile trek from New Jersey to the U.K.

Top seed Alcaraz continues his Queen’s campaign today against his compatriot Jaume Munar

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The injectable HIV prevention treatment Yetzugo, made by Gilead Sciences, has received FDA approval, offering a twice-yearly alternative to daily medications.

As the 80-year-old gears up for Worthy Farm, we pick the best of his post-Faces career, from moving ballads to silly, sleazy pop, and cover versions that became definitive

This is essentially a lyrical update of (I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone or Where Do You Go to (My Lovely)? – in summary: peeved ex complains that former girlfriend now moves in lofty circles. But Baby Jane was as good as 80s-pop Rod got: very of-its-era arrangement, great melody, big old chorus, a UK No 1.

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Global sales of personal luxury goods are projected to slide by 2% to 5% this year

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Average savings rates have been on a downward path in recent weeks, but some providers have unveiled new products.

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South Africa's Eastern Cape provincial authorities say the death toll from recent floods has risen to 92

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Finland’s parliament has voted overwhelmingly to pull out of a major international treaty on land mines as the Nordic country seeks to boost its defenses against an increasingly assertive Russia

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Saving for retirement age can be a daunting process – here’s what the experts say

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