Democrat Sanders, Nevada union in escalating feud ahead of state nominating contest

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who bills himself as a champion of organized labor, found himself in an escalating feud with Nevada's Culinary Workers Union on Wednesday, 10 days before the state holds the party's third nominating contest.

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China's Hubei province reports surge in daily coronavirus deaths, jump in new cases

The death toll in China's central Hubei province from a coronavirus outbreak leapt by a record 242 on Thursday, taking the total number of deaths in the province so far to 1,310, the province's health commission said.

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Coronavirus death toll leaps in China's Hubei province

The Chinese province at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak reported a record rise in the death toll on Thursday, as global health experts warned the epidemic could get far worse before it is brought under control.

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Democrats turn focus to Nevada and South Carolina after Sanders' narrow win in New Hampshire

Democrats vying for the right to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump turned their focus on Wednesday to Nevada and South Carolina after Bernie Sanders solidified his front-runner status by narrowly beating Pete Buttigieg in New Hampshire.

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'Help us or you'll kill the High Street'

The stark warning comes from jewellers F Hinds, one of 50 retailers urging the government to act.

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'My court record only emerged when I got a job'

The number of people in their 20s with county court judgements against them has risen sharply in the last year.

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Harrismith, South Africa: A town fixing itself

In South Africa, residents sick of intermittent water and power in their town are taking action.

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China's Hubei province reports 242 new coronavirus deaths on February 12, new cases rise 14,840

The number of deaths in China's central Hubei province from a coronavirus outbreak rose by 242 to 1,310 as of Wednesday, the province's health commission said on its website on Thursday.

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UK's Big Ben tower more badly damaged by Nazi bombs than thought

Britain's Big Ben tower at the Houses of Parliament was more badly damaged by German bombs during World War Two than originally thought, experts said on Thursday, as the bill for its restoration rose by nearly 20 million pounds ($25 million).

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Accused El Paso shooter pleads not guilty to hate crime charges

A Texas man pleaded not guilty to 90 federal hate crime charges on Wednesday after he was accused of deliberately targeting people of Mexican heritage in the shooting rampage that killed 22 people at a Walmart store in El Paso last year.

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Mnuchin and Blankfein say Bernie Sanders would 'ruin' U.S. economy

Former Goldman Sachs head Lloyd Blankfein and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin both said that Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders would destroy the U.S. economy if he wins.

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U.S. judge likely to approve Philadelphia refiner's bankruptcy plan

A federal judge on Wednesday said he was prepared to approve Philadelphia Energy Solutions' bankruptcy plan, including a $252 million sale of the oldest and largest East Coast oil refinery to Chicago-based Hilco Redevelopment Partners.

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Jussie Smollett: Actor faces six new charges

Police have accused the former Empire actor of staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself.

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Crossing Antarctica solo: A lonely journey across the ice

How Børge Ousland became the first person to cross Antarctica solo

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Harvey Weinstein trial: Could written sexual consent stand up in court?

Harvey Weinstein's lawyer says men should demand written consent before sex. We asked legal experts about that.

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The clever glass box that reshaped the world

Wardian cases safely took plants across the world, revolutionising agriculture, politics and trade.

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Nigeria's roads: 'My son died in a car accident - now I control traffic'

Nigerian Monica Dongban-Mensem campaigns for road safety after her son died in a hit-and-run accident.

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Mattresses going from old bed to vegetable bed

Refugees in Jordan and scientists from the UK are creating a way to grow fresh food from old mattresses.

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Andrew Yang expected to suspend his presidential campaign, senior adviser says

02/11/20 5:08 PM

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Coronavirus patients in Wuhan dance to song about red flowers

With elaborate hand movements and swinging steps, medical staff in full protective body suits, gloves and masks led coronavirus patients at a makeshift hospital in Wuhan in a dance earlier this week to entertain them and keep their spirits up.

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Venezuela's Guaido returns home after diplomatic world tour

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido returned home on Tuesday after a three-week whirlwind tour that spanned the World Economic Forum in Davos and the White House as he seeks to rebuild momentum to oust President Nicolas Maduro.

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Automatic compensation for energy switch errors

Victims of switching mistakes will be paid £30 automatically under the new scheme which starts in May.

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'You are groomed to work to a retirement date'

An insurer calls for a more flexible approach to the state pension after running "mid-life MOTs" for staff.

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Blockchain: The revolution that hasn't quite happened

Blockchain was hyped as a secure and cheap way to store or retrieve data, but it is yet to take off.

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LIVE COVERAGE: Polls starting to close in New Hampshire's pivotal primary

02/11/20 4:02 PM

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Boy lifted off floor in police chokehold

The support resource officer at a high school in Arkansas is under investigation for use of excessive force.

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My experience of coming out in Ireland

Simon O'Leary reflects on a childhood in which his sexuality led to suicidal thoughts.

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Coronavirus could impact Chinese purchases of U.S. farm goods: U.S. official

The coronavirus outbreak in China could reduce Chinese purchases of American agricultural products this year under the U.S.-China Phase 1 trade deal, White House national security adviser Robert O'Brien said on Tuesday.

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Another 39 people on Japan cruise ship test positive for coronavirus

Thirty-nine more people, including one quarantine officer, have tested positive for the coronavirus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, Health Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday.

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