Exclusive: Economist who backed Warren healthcare plan has doubts about her wealth tax

A leading economist who vouched for Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren's healthcare reform plan told Reuters on Thursday he doubts its staggering cost can be fully covered in the way Warren has proposed.

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Trump says New York official mischaracterizing Trump Foundation settlement

President Donald Trump accused New York state's attorney general of mischaracterizing a settlement reached on Thursday in which his charitable foundation will pay $2 million for misusing funds to help his 2016 presidential campaign.

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Quiz of the week

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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U.S. Justice Department issues subpoenas to automakers in California emissions probe

The U.S. Justice Department has issued civil subpoenas to four major automakers, demanding that they disclose details on a deal struck with California in July to follow strict vehicle emissions standards, a source briefed on the matter said on Thursday.

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Democratic lawmakers question FAA decisions on Boeing safety issues

Two Democratic U.S. lawmakers said on Thursday the Federal Aviation Administration overruled agency technical specialists on two Boeing Co safety issues involving the 737 MAX and the 787 Dreamliner jets that they said could be "potentially catastrophic."

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Sumo wrestling: Fighting to get women in the ring

Meet the woman wrestling her way to sumo inclusion in Japan.

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From making shoes to breaking news in India

How one Indian cobbler traded polish for print in the hope of telling the unheard stories of his town’s underprivileged.

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What does the US want from China? What is its endgame?

The US-China rivalry is about more than trade - it spans economics, defence, culture and technology.

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Degree-educated savers 'at risk of fraud'

Fraudsters aim for larger pension pots, and target victims by offering "free pension reviews".

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The shareholders fighting to make oil firms greener

"Shareholder activists" are increasingly pushing energy firms to do more to address climate change.

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North Carolina 'Can Opener' bridge raised

The "Can Opener" bridge in North Carolina gained notoriety after lorries struggled to fit under.

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UK plans fast-track visas for migrants working in health service

Britain said on Friday it would make it easier for migrants to move to the United Kingdom to work in the National Health Service (NHS), helping to offset a possible fall in numbers caused by the exit from the European Union.

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Families gather in Mexico from across U.S. to grieve slain Americans

An American man whose grandchildren were slain in a massacre in Mexico demanded justice for other victims of the country's drug war on Thursday, as hundreds of relatives gathered from across the United States to honor the victims.

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Care sector 'leaks' £1.5bn every year

Hundreds of millions of pounds paid in care home fees are not being used for frontline costs, a study suggests.

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Killed American family may have been 'bait' in Mexican cartel fight: relatives

The nine American women and children killed in northern Mexico were victims of a territorial dispute between an arm of the Sinaloa Cartel and a rival gang, officials said on Wednesday, and may have been used to lure one side into a firefight.

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Malaysia detains Cambodian opposition party vice president: government, other sources

Malaysian immigration authorities have detained Mu Sochua, vice president of the banned opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), four sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

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The shareholders fighting to make oil firms greener

"Shareholder activists" are increasingly pushing energy firms to do more to address climate change.

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The cheap sensor detecting landslides in India

Indian scientists hope that the low-cost sensor will drastically reduce the deaths caused by these natural disasters.

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Why China's rise exposes Australian vulnerabilities

For all the talk of facing down the China "threat", China's rise leaves Australia with few options.

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KSI v Logan Paul 2: The YouTube boxing rematch worth millions of pounds

The YouTubers' boxing rematch is expected to draw an audience of millions.

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Chile protests: Concerns grow over human rights abuses

Chile's state of emergency is bringing back memories of the country's dictatorship.

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Adèle Haenel MeToo moment shocks French cinema

Prosecutors open inquiry after Adèle Haenel says she was sexually harassed as a girl by a director.

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'I was kidnapped and now only travel by train'

To avoid Nigeria's notorious kidnapping gangs thousands of commuters pack on to trains in the capital.

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China targets individual behavior with 'green living' campaign

China launched a national "green living" campaign on Wednesday to urge people to cut waste, save water and plant trees as part of a broader effort to reverse the damage done by decades of untrammeled growth.

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Texas executes white supremacist convicted of strangling woman

A Texas man was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday, 14 years after he was convicted of strangling a woman to keep her from divulging to police the location of a drug den where he and other members of his white supremacist gang held meetings.

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Iran's network of influence in Mid-East 'growing'

Despite sanctions, Iran has successfully embedded itself across the region, a study finds.

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Jeff Sessions to announce campaign for Alabama Senate seat, sources say

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Caitlyn Jenner talks transitioning and winning Olympic gold

The transgender celebrity campaigner on the challenge of transitioning and winning an Olympic medal.

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California giant bear trapped in bin helped by police

Officials in northern California struggled to free the 28-stone black bear.

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Bolivian opposition leader arrives in La Paz to raise pressure on Morales

A Bolivian protest leader who has become a figurehead for opposition to President Evo Morales arrived on Wednesday in capital La Paz, where he plans to formally demand the leftist leader step down after a contentious election last month.

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Aspiring British finance ministers trade blows over future of the economy

British finance minister Sajid Javid will try to convince voters on Thursday that only the governing Conservative Party can be trusted with the future of the economy, painting the opposition Labour Party as fiscally irresponsible.

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'Chance to raise my voice' in Lebanon protest

Young people in Lebanon want an overhaul of the political system, as protests force the PM to resign.

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Ex-Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia

US prosecutors allege that Saudi agents sought personal information about known Saudi critics.

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Traders call for more family friendly hours

Trader associations call on exchanges to cut hours in part to encourage more diversity.

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Burkina Faso: Gunmen ambush mining firm convoy and kill 37

Five buses are ambushed by gunmen in the West African country, where jihadist violence is rife.

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Chile prosecutor seeks to investigate claims of police torture of protesters

A Chilean prosecutor on Wednesday said he would seek court approval to investigate 14 police officers for allegedly torturing protesters during almost three weeks of intense unrest and rioting in the country.

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