Trump recommits to U.S. allies but says must pay 'fair share'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reaffirmed support for the United States' long-standing security alliances around the world but insisted that friends and partners must "pay their fair share of the cost." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Congress applauds Navy SEAL widow during Trump speech

A tearful Carryn Owens, the widow of U.S. Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens, received a standing ovation as U.S. President Donald Trump spoke of her husband's bravery. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump calls on Congress to repeal, replace Obamacare

U.S. President Donald Trump calls on the Republican-led Congress to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law known as Obamacare. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump's message 'of unity and strength'

U.S. President Donald Trump says "I'm here tonight to deliver a message of unity and strength" during his first address to Congress. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Two officers shot in Houston, suspect at large

Police are investigating a shooting that left two officers wounded, one suspect dead and another one at large in Houston, Texas. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Seal named after Patriots player re-released into wild

A rehabilitated seal named Trey, after New England Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers, is released back into the ocean by the NFL star. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Trump rolling back Obama's water rule

President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that would begin the rollback of a major Obama administration effort that expanded the federal protections of the nation's waterways from pollution.

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Russia blocks U.N. sanctions on Syria over gas attacks

Russia on Tuesday cast its seventh veto to protect the Syrian government from United Nations Security Council action, blocking a bid by Western powers to impose sanctions over accusations of chemical weapons attacks during the six-year Syrian conflict.

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Fierce clashes hit Palestinian camp in Lebanon

Islamist militants and the Palestinian Fatah faction have been engaged in days of fighting at the Ain el-Hilweh camp in Lebanon.

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Fierce clashes hit Palestinian camp in Lebanon

Islamist militants and the Palestinian Fatah faction have been engaged in days of fighting at the Ain el-Hilweh camp in Lebanon.

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Residents in Afghanistan's capital dig deep to find water

Kabul residents travel long distances and dig unregulated wells to access water as a rising population strains supplies.

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Target cuts outlook

Target sees full-year sales dropping at existing stores. That surprised Wall Street, and shares plummeted. Fred Katayama reports.

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Tweeting accountant blamed for Oscar best picture blunder

PricewaterhouseCoopers accountant Brian Cullinan gave Oscar presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway the wrong envelope for the Best Picture winner - just minutes after reportedly tweeting a backstage photo of actress Emma Stone.

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France's Le Pen looks to win farmers vote

The far-right's Marine Le Pen is the first of the major French presidential candidates to visit the annual Paris agricultural show, hoping to convince farmers to back her brand of protectionism and a "French Agricultural Policy" in elections in the spring. As Sonia Legg reports, polls show increasing numbers of farmers are tempted by Le Pen.

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Vienna zoo panda twins venture outside

Vienna zoo's panda twins explore their pen's outdoor area for the first time since their birth. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Israeli firms may gain if U.S. boosts defence

Hopes are high in Israel for stronger commercial and strategic ties under U.S. President Trump, with cyber security and defence firms standing to benefit. Laura Frykberg reports.

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Civilians flee as Iraqi forces push deeper into western Mosul

Civilians continue to stream out of western Mosul as Iraqi forces press on with their assault to retake the city from Islamic State. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Trump takes high-wire act to Capitol Hill

President Donald Trump on Tuesday delivers his first speech to a joint sessions of Congress Tuesday, facing lawmakers who are under pressure from voters to explain how what the Republican plan to replace Obamacare looks like and how Trump will boost military spending and cut taxes without unleashing a tide of red ink.

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Samsung chief Lee charged with bribery, embezzlement

South Korean prosecutors say they will charge Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee with a list of charges linked to his alleged role in a top-level corruption scandal. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Trump talks possible Xi meeting with China's top diplomat

U.S. President Donald Trump holds his first face-to-face talk with a member of the Chinese leadership, in what the White House says was a chance to discuss shared security interests and a possible meeting with President Xi Jinping. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Massive fire breaks out in east Indian trade hub

A major fire breaks out in a building in Burrabazar - a bulk trading centre for everything from safety pins and shoes to grain and electronic gadgets - in India's eastern Kolkata city.

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Samsung's Jay Y Lee faces indictment over corruption scandal

Samsung's de facto leader Jay Y Lee faces formal indictment by South Korean prosecutors after his arrest for alleged bribery charges linked to a top-level corruption scandal. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Complete skeleton of new marine reptile discovered in Mexico

Mexico's arid desert region throws up a new discovery, a complete skeleton of an ancient marine reptile thought to be 93 million years old.

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Dow notches 12th straight record close

U.S. stocks ended slightly higher on Monday and the Dow hit a record high close for a 12th straight session as President Donald Trump said he would make a "big" infrastructure statement on Tuesday. Fred Katayama reports.

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Haitians hope to dance to a different tune, starting with Carnival

Four months after Hurricane Matthew devastated southern Haiti, residents say they hope a colorful carnival will bring back tourism and give their economy a much needed boost. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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GOP lawmaker: No evidence yet of Trump team-Russia links

The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives committee investigating possible ties between Donald Trump's presidential campaign and the Russian government downplayed claims on Monday that the White House had tried to influence reporting on the matter and insisted there was no need for a special prosecutor.

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#OscarsSo...Oops! Apology issued for Best Picture blunder

The Motion Picture Academy's longtime accounting firm issues an apology and launches an investigation into a Best Picture envelope mix-up that led to a historic gaffe at the Oscars.

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Greeks throw flour to forget woes

Greeks stage a "flour war" to celebrate Clean Monday and mark the end of Carnival season, a welcome distraction for many residents of the economically struggling country. Elly Park reports.

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SoftBank set to invest $3 bln in WeWork - CNBC

Japan's SoftBank is close to making an investment in U.S. office-sharing startup WeWork expected to be worth over $3 billion, according to CNBC. Fred Katayama reports.

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Seven dead after gunmen open fire on a prison bus in Sri Lanka

Five prisoners and two wardens were killed after gunmen shot at their prison bus just south of the Sri Lankan capital.

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Judge lets Cosby have outside jurors

A judge granted a request by Bill Cosby's defense lawyers on Monday, to have jurors picked from a different county. Cosby's lawyers argued his case was drawing too much publicity for a fair criminal trial. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Hostage potentially 'beheaded due to health'

A German hostage held by militants in the Philippines may have been beheaded because of ill health. Jacob Greaves reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Apple of Buffett's eye

Robert Cyran and Richard Beales run the rule over the $720 billion iPhone maker's valuation and explain why Warren Buffett isn't stretching far to believe it might reach the $1 trillion mark.

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Philadelphia Jewish cemetery desecrated by vandals

Roughly one week after headstones in a Jewish cemetery in St. Louis were toppled, hundreds more were vandalized at Jewish burial site in Philadelphia.

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"Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated": Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration has come up with an alternative to Obamacare, but contends, "it's an unbelievably complex subject, nobody knew that healthcare could be so complicated." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump vows "big" spend on defense, infrastructure

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will propose a budget that would ramp up spending on defense and infrastructure while seeking savings elsewhere. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Milan Fashion Week wraps up with Armani's colourful collection

Famed Italian designer Giorgio Armani plays with tassels, beads, reds, greens and blues for his Autumn-Winter 2017/18 collection presented on the last day of the Milan Fashion Week. Rough Cut (No Reporter Narration)

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Thousands of Romanian protesters form EU flag

Demonstrators in Romania's capital Bucharest formed a European Union flag during an anti-government rally on Sunday.

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8-year-old fatally shot after car crash

A mother is pleading for the person who shot her 8-year-old daughter after a car crash in Houston to surrender to police. "I just want her, the person who did this, to be brought to justice," she said. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Investigators probe NJ helicopter crash

Authorities are looking into what caused a helicopter to crash in a parking lot of an apartment complex in Chatham, New Jersey. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Families and celebrities walk Dolce & Gabbana's catwalk

The Italian designers bring mothers, children and siblings in show of opulence. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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La La Land and Moonlight debacle is the talk of Vanity Fair party

The Oscar mixup is the talk of the celebrity studded Vanity Fair party. Edward Baran reports.

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Fashion hits, trends and statments made on the Oscar red carpet

Jessica Biel, Viola Davis and Emma Stone have standout moments on the red carpet at the Academy Awards. Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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'Moonlight' wins grand prize after Oscars blunder

Veteran actor and filmmaker Warren Beatty accidentally announces the winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture as 'La La Land', before the award is correctly given to 'Moonlight'. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Mexican activists paint U.S. border wall with message to Trump

Mexican activists leave graffiti on the U.S. border wall, bearing a message of defiance against U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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'Big Love,' 'Titanic' star Bill Paxton dies at 61

American actor Bill Paxton, who rose to stardom with roles in Hollywood blockbusters such as 'Aliens' and 'Titanic,' has died at age 61 after complications from surgery, his family said in a statement on Sunday.

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Bulldogs parade through Mexico City in hopes of world record

Almost 1,000 English Bulldogs are walking through Mexico City with the goal of setting a new world record. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Part premiere, part Trump protest, Londoners gather for Oscar film

Thousands of people braved London's winter drizzle on Sunday for a screening of the Oscar-nominated movie that has become a rallying point for opponents of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policy. Edward Baran reports.

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Suspect charged after 28 injured at Mardi Gras parade

A 25-year-old man was charged with two counts of vehicular negligence Sunday after plowing a pick-up truck into a crowd of Mardi Gras spectators the night before, injuring at least 28. Suspect Neilson Rizzuto appeared in a 'highly intoxicated' state, say authorities.

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Shopping mall goes up in flames in northern Italy

Firefighters battled through the night to control a fire that broke out at a shopping center in northern Italy. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. governors to bid for infrastructure funds

From high-speed trains in California to repairing Kansas blacktop, the nation’s governors all have a wish list of projects that they hope that Washington will help pay for as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign promise of backing $1 trillion in infrastructure projects. The National Governors Association winter meeting this weekend will have infrastructure spending in its focus amid hopes that Congress, the administration and the states can find a way to fund the estimated $1.5 trillion in public works that states cannot pay for on their own.

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Actor Bill Paxton dead at 61

American actor Bill Paxton, known for his roles in "Aliens" and "Titanic" has died at age 61 after complications from surgery. Linda So reports.

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Conservative Republicans could nix Obamacare: Kasich

Appearing on CBS' Face the Nation, former Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Governor John Kasich says some hard-line Republicans in the House want to completely get rid of Obamacare and says that's "not acceptable." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Civilians flee western Mosul, wounded treated and suspected IS militants detained

Families desperate for escape risked death as Iraqi government forces push deeper into western Mosul. Mia Womersley reports.

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Former CIA director denies involvement in leaks of Russia reports

In his first interview since leaving office, former CIA director John Brennan says he had nothing to do with the leaks of national security information to the media. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Malaysia says airport free from contamination

Malaysia says airport terminal where Kim Jong Nam was found murdered by nerve agent is free of hazardous substance after a midnight sweep.

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Wounded flee Mosul, IS suspects detained

Wounded civilians are treated and suspected Islamic State militants detained after thousands flee western Mosul.

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Thousands march in Moscow on second anniversary of Kremlin critic's murder

Russian opposition holds a march to mark the anniversary of the murder of Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Malaysia says airport free from toxic contamination

Malaysia says airport terminal where Kim Jong Nam was found murdered by nerve agent is free of hazardous substance after a midnight sweep. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Clashes erupt in Nantes during anti-Le Pen protest

Police and protesters clash in Nantes during an anti-Le Pen protest ahead of the far-right presidential candidate's rally. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Pickup truck plows into Mardi Gras crowd, dozens injured

Police say a pickup truck driven by a suspected drunk driver plowed into a crowd of spectators watching a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans on Saturday, injuring 28 people. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Zimbabwe's Mugabe celebrates 93rd birthday

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe celebrates 93rd birthday at a school just outside Bulawayo, the country's second biggest city. Helena Williams reports.

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Tens of thousands attend traditional Carnival in Bolivia's Oruro

Dancers and musicians participate in Bolivia's largest celebration, the Carnival at Oruro. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Aggressive cuts to Obama-era green rules to start soon: EPA head

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency says President Donald Trump's administration will begin rolling back Obama-era environmental regulations in an "aggressive way" as soon as next week. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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One dead after man drove into crowd in German town

A 73-year-old German man died in hospital after being seriously injured when a man drove into a crowd outside a bakery in the southwestern town of Heidelberg on Saturday, police and prosecutors said in a joint statement. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Peruvian president jokes about Trump meeting

Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski says he and U.S. President Donald Trump joked about his age during their meeting at the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Perez wins DNC chair, appoints rival Ellison as deputy chair

U.S. Democrats elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as chairman on Saturday, choosing a veteran of the Obama administration to rebuild the party and head the opposition to Republican President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Democrats elect Tom Perez to lead DNC

U.S. Democrats elected former Labor Secretary Tom Perez as chairman on Saturday, choosing a veteran of the Obama administration to lead the daunting task of rebuilding the party and heading the opposition to Republican President Donald Trump.

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Perez, Ellison make their pitches to be DNC chair

The frontrunners to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee, former Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Rep. Keith Ellison, give their pitches as the Democrats vote on their next leader. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Warren Buffet bets big on Corporate U.S.A.

Billionaire investor and CEO Warren Buffett painted a robust scenario for investing in U.S. companies but warned against doing so through high-fee Wall Street funds in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.

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Missoni talks politics at Milan fashion show

Designer Angela Missoni gives voice to human rights at Milan Fashio Week. Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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'He did not deserve a death like this': wife of Kansas victim

The wife of the Indian man shot and killed in a Kansas bar Wednesday night says her husband came to the U.S. with big dreams. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Protesters clash with police in the anniversary of a bloodless revolution in the Philippines

Hundreds of left-wing activists clash with the police outside the U.S. embassy in Manila, while thousands march on a highway to commemorate the anniversary of a bloodless revolution that toppled a former dictator more than three decades ago. Rough cut. No reporter narration.

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War planes bomb Homs, Syria - amateur video

Video uploaded to social media website purports to show air strikes in Homs, Syria. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Female filmmakers speak out at pre-Oscars party

Women of the film industry call for unity, stand behind joint statement issued by Foreign Language nominees. Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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France's Hollande replies to Trump comments as he opens Paris farm show

French President Francois Hollande replies to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump about Paris, as he opens his last agricultural fair in the country's capital.

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South Koreans protest against president

A massive rally takes place in Seoul to protest against President Park Geun-hye's influence-peddling scandal on the fourth anniversary of Park's inauguration. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi forces push deeper into western Mosul as civilians flee

Iraqi forces push to Tal al-Rayyan in southwest Mosul as civilians begin to flee. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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France's Hollande replies to Trump comments as he opens Paris farm show

French President Francois Hollande replies to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump about Paris, as he opens his last agricultural fair in the country's capital.

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Malaysia to compel N. Korea diplomat to come for questioning

Malaysia says it will compel a North Korean diplomat wanted for questioning over the murder of Kim Jong Nam to come forward if he doesn't voluntarily cooperate with the police. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Stars speak at anti-Trump rally ahead of Oscars

Instead of a pre-Oscar party, Hollywood stars rally to denounce President Donald Trump's immigration policies in Beverly Hills. Helena Williams reports.

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Italy says thousands of migrants rescued at sea in four days

A total of around 2,750 migrants have been rescued from boats in the Mediterranean over four days, the Italian coast guard says. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Waymo sues Uber for trade theft

Alphabet's Waymo self-driving car unit sued Uber Technologies and its autonomous trucking subsidiary Otto over allegations of theft of its confidential and proprietary sensor technology. Fred Katayama reports.

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Trump invokes Paris as example of the negative effects of immigration

U.S. President Donald Trump uses European countries as an example of the negative consequences of unchecked immigration, recounting a story of a friend who says "Paris is no longer Paris". Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Apple to win an Oscar in 2023 - analyst

Apple will scale its original content spend from less than $200m today to $5-7 billion in five years, and win an Oscar in five years, says an analyst. Fred Katayama reports.

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Dow extends win streak

The Dow managed to stretch its streak of record-setting closes to 11 days. Fred Katayama reports.

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Trump vows military build-up

President Donald Trump said he would make a massive budget request for one of the "greatest military buildups in American history" in a feisty, campaign-style speech at CPAC. Fred Katayama reports.

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How a self-driving truck made Google suspicious

The war over self-driving cars is heating up with Google suing Uber over allegations its self-driving truck company Otto stole Google technology.

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Trump's CPAC victory lap

President Donald Trump gives a triumphant speech at CPAC Friday, with fresh attacks on the media as well as a renewed vow to fulfill his most controversial campaign promises, from repealing Obamacare to building his border wall.

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Ghosts of past tech IPOs could haunt Snap's debut

Investors are clamoring for the market debut of Snap Inc., the parent of messaging app Snapchat, but early buyer beware, data compiled by Reuters show hot tech IPOs aren't so hot after all.

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Emporio Armani goes for urban contrasts

Giorgio Armani presents a colorful collection built around design contrasts for his Emporio Armani line at the Milan Fashion Week. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Prada's fringes; Moschino's attitude hit Milan

Miuccia Prada and Jeremy Scott take a stand on women's and fashion's role in society for the Prada and Moschino Autumn-Winter 2017/18 collections. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Soccer-playing bumblebees get goal-scoring buzz

Scientists in London train bumblebees to 'score' goals by moving a mini ball to a target; demonstrating unprecedented learning abilities. Matthew Stock reports.

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Caitlyn Jenner calls Trump transgender move "a disaster"

Olympic gold medalist and transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner appeals to President Donald Trump on transgender rights. Rough cut - no reporter narration.

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Breakingviews TV: Mark-to-Mnuchin

The new U.S. Treasury secretary says investors are reacting positively to President Trump's policies. Gina Chon and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss what happens when the stock rally inevitably reverses.

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Greek PM: bailout review can be concluded in March

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says relations with the country's creditors have turned a page, and expects the bailout review to be concluded in March in an "honorable compromise". David Pollard reports.

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J.C. Penney closing up to 140 stores

Hit hard by weak demand for clothing and fierce competition from online retailers, the department store chain is following Macy's footsteps in shutting down stores. Fred Katayama reports.

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'Rocky' joins fight against Japanese overwork

From the "Rocky" theme to cash handouts and early "Premium Friday" finishes, a small but growing number of companies are getting creative with the ways they're getting employees out the door early in a new campaign against Japan's culture of workaholism. David Pollard reports.

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"Sins of the past" continue to haunt RBS

Royal Bank of Scotland reports a sharp rise in losses as higher misconduct charges and restructuring costs underscore the challenges facing the lender nine years after it was bailed out in the world's biggest bank rescue. Ciara Lee reports.

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Emma Thompson says 'too soon' for Love Actually sequel

Emma Thompson speaks for the first time about why she's not taking part in Love Actually sequel after Alan Rickman's death. Edward Baran reports.

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Islamic State car blast kills dozens in northwest Syria

Video released on the internet by the pro-opposition Qasioun news agency appears to show what the aftermath of an Islamic State car bombing in the Syrian village Sousian, near al-Bab. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Progress cargo craft arrives at the International Space Station

Progress cargo ship docks at International Space Station. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Coral reef images show new bleaching at Great Barrier Reef

Images taken by divers and released by the Australian Marine Conservation Society show severe coral bleaching near Palm Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Jim Drury reports.

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Malaysia says Kim Jong Nam killed by banned chemical weapon

Malaysian police say a chemical on a U.N. list of weapons of mass destruction called VX nerve agent was used to kill the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in last week's bizarre murder in a busy Kuala Lumpur airport. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Caitlyn Jenner's message to Trump: 'this is a disaster'

Olympic gold medalist and transgender activist Caitlyn Jenner appeals to President Donald Trump on transgender rights.

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Malaysia says Kim Jong Nam killed by banned chemical weapon

Malaysian police say a chemical on a U.N. list of weapons of mass destruction called VX nerve agent was used to kill the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in last week's bizarre murder in a busy Kuala Lumpur airport. Ryan Brooks reports.

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Celebrities prepare to show off their high fashion on Oscars' red carpet

A preview of the fashion trends expected to be seen on the red carpet at the Academy Awards. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Dakota pipeline camp cleared

Dozens of armed law enforcement officials swept through a protest camp near the site of the Dakota Access pipeline, clearing the camp that for months served as a base of opposition to the multi-billion dollar project. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Uber investors slam its ‘destructive culture’

Early investors in Uber posted an open letter to the ride-hailing company on Thursday, lambasting it for failing, despite ample opportunity, to change its "destructive culture".

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Exclusive: Trump wants to expand U.S. nuclear arsenal

In an exclusive Oval Office interview with Reuters, President Donald Trump says he is "very angry" and considering a range of options after the latest North Korea missile test, saying North Korea is a 'very dangerous problem' for the U.S. and the world and said President Obama should have taken care of the problem years ago.

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Trump vows to combat human trafficking

Trump vows to "bring the full force and weight of our government" to combat human trafficking. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Buy Verizon on Yahoo buy, says Jeff Tomasulo

Vespula Capital's Jeff Tomasulo tells Reuters' Fred Katayama Verizon made a good move in buying Yahoo and is a good buy itself.

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Trump talks North Korea, China with Reuters

In an exclusive Reuters interview, President Donald Trump says he wants to build up the U.S. nuclear arsenal to ensure it is at the "top of the pack," saying the United States has fallen behind in its atomic weapons capacity. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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DeVos calls Obama transgender guidelines 'overreach'

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos criticized as "overreach" former President Barack Obama's guidelines to public schools to let transgender students use the bathrooms of their choice, one day after President Donald Trump revoked the guidance. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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DeVos calls Obama's transgender bathroom guidelines 'overreach' at CPAC

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos talks at CPAC about former former President Barack Obama's 'overreach' on transgender students' bathroom guidelines.

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Edgy London street style garners its own attention

From the luxurious to the high street and the vintage to the recycled, the mix of looks is what makes London stand apart from other fashion capital fashionistas say. Rough Cut (No reporter

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Law and order, no mass deportations say top Trump officials after Mexico meeting

Homeland Security chief John Kelly says there will be neither mass deportations nor military force in immigration operations, after meeting with Mexico's Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson acknowledged that two strong sovereign nations like Mexico and U.S. will have differences.

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German budget surplus soars as economy powers on

Germany posted a record budget surplus last year helped by rising tax revenues and employment and low debt costs. As David Pollard reports, new numbers also show growth quadrupling to 0.4 per cent in Q4.

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Dunford reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO

Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says the U.S. remains committed to the NATO alliance and will work to help it face upcoming security challenges. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump vows to bring back U.S. manufacturing jobs

During a White House meeting with top manufacturing CEOs, President Trump vows to bring jobs back to the U.S. from overseas, a promise he has made since his days on the campaign trail. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Breakingviews TV: Tesla's new gear

The electric-car maker's results did not provide any insight into why its shares have been on a tear. Richard Beales and Jeffrey Goldfarb discuss the growing cult of Elon Musk as a factor.

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Women have "a problem with women in power": Kellyanne Conway

White House senior advisor Kellyanne Conway tells conservatives at CPAC that the "negativity" of some women is "disappointing" and criticizes the women's march that took place after Donald Trump's inauguration. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Coral reef images show new bleaching at Great Barrier Reef

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association warns that large amounts of coral bleaching will occur in the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef over the next three months. Jim Drury reports.

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Firefighters battle blaze at Australian recycling plant

A thick plume of black smoke is blazing across Sydney's skyline after a fire broke out at a recycling plant on Thursday.

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Malaysia requests Interpol alert over airport murder

Malaysia has requested Interpol to put an alert out to apprehend four North Korean suspects in the murder of the estranged half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Malaysia's police chief said on Thursday.

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Coral reef images show new bleaching at Great Barrier Reef

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association warns that large amounts of coral bleaching will occur in the northern part of the Great Barrier Reef over the next three months. Jim Drury reports.

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Parisian high schools blocked by young people protesting against police violence

Students are blocking school entrances to protest against police brutality, following similar demonstrations after a young man from a suburb alleged that he was maltreated by officers. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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SpaceX cargo craft safely docks with space station

The SpaceX cargo ship arrives safely at the International Space Station, a day after its arrival had to be aborted due to a navigation problem. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Iraqi security forces attack Mosul airport

U.S.-backed Iraqi security forces closing in on the Islamic State-held western half of Mosul attack the city's airport and a nearby military base. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Iraqi security forces attack Mosul airport

U.S.-backed Iraqi security forces closing in on the Islamic State-held western half of Mosul attack the city's airport and a nearby military base. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Three Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir gun battles

India says three soldiers and a civilian were shot dead after militants ambushed an army patrol in Kashmir. Eve Johnson reports.

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Three soldiers, one civilian killed in militant attack in Indian Kashmir

Three soldiers and a woman are killed in Shopian district of Indian Kashmir as militants ambush a patrolling party of the army. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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A protest in front of the White House after Trump revokes guidelines on transgender bathrooms

Gay rights activists and their supporters demonstrate in front of the White House after President Donald Trump's administration revokes landmark guidance issued to public schools in defense of transgender student rights, reversing course on a signature initiative of former Democratic President Barack Obama. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Tillerson and Kelly in Mexico amid hostile relations

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visits Mexico along with the Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly to discuss issues including border security with the southern neighbor amid frayed relations under new U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Trump rolls back transgender protections

The Trump administration on Wednesday rolled back Obama-era protections for Transgender students – revoking landmark guidance issued to public schools, which instructed them to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms matching their gender identity.

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Trump business brain trust offshores jobs

President Donald Trump swept into office on a promise to stop the outsourcing of US jobs, but many members of his manufacturing task force are doing just that.

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Pence visits vandalized Jewish cemetery

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited the century-old Chesed Shel Emeth Society cemetery and helped rake leaves at the site where about 170 headstones were toppled over the weekend. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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S&P 500 dips in wake of Fed minutes

The S&P 500 ended modestly weaker, holding losses after minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting confirmed a potential near-term rate hike. Roselle Chen reports.

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Seven Earth-like planets found that could have life

Astronomers have found a nearby solar system with seven Earth-sized planets, potentially with liquid surface water, raising the prospect of life.

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Trump expected to roll back transgender protections

The Trump administration is expected to roll back Obama-era protections for transgender students.

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Princess Diana exhibit charts her life through fashion

An exhibition at Kensington Palace charts the life of Princess Diana through her changing style and iconic outfits, 20 years after the tragic car crash that killed her in Paris in 1997. Mia Womersley reports.

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French artist to live in rock for a week

French artist Abraham Poincheval will live in a body-shaped slot carved out from a limestone rock from February 22 to March 1, eating stewed fruit and purees in a stone equipped with an air vent as well as personal items such as a log book. Rosanna Philpott reports.

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Iraqi hipsters put Erbil on fashion map

Fashion conscious men are turning heads in Erbil. With regular meet ups, the young group of hipsters show off their suited and booted looks, capturing their images to share on social media. Emily Wither reports.

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Google’s Waze to compete with Uber - WSJ

Google’s carpool service Waze plans to expand onto Uber's territory, according to The Wall Street Journal. Fred Katayama reports.

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Tourism hubs look to mining crackdown with hope

Pristine waterfalls and crystal clear lagoons may soon be the new economic drivers in the southern Philippines as the government continues its crackdown on erring mines. As Ivor Bennett reports, eco-tourism is being marked for deveopment in order to provide alternative livelihoods for mining.

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Breakingviews TV: Latam trumps populism

Antony Currie and Martin Langfield explain why a second round for Ecuador's presidential election is a victory for sensible politics in the region, but U.S.-inspired jingoism is a threat.

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Dish swings to profit, adds subs

The satellite TV and streaming service provider surprised Wall Street by adding thousands of subscribers in the latest quarter. Fred Katayama reports.

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San Jose homes under water, more rain expected

Residents of San Jose, California are bracing for more flooding after days of heavy rain that have devastated entire neighborhoods and forced thousands to evacuate. Colette Luke reports.

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Louisiana fight pits bayous vs. pipelines

Jody Meche and his fellow crawfishermen are joining forces with environmentalists to protect southern Louisiana wetlands from the Bayou Bridge pipeline expansion, set to begin crude oil delivery later this year.

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Lloyds hits 10-year profit high as new era beckons

Lloyds Banking Group has reported its highest full-year profit in a decade, as the taxpayer-backed bank nears a complete recovery from its crisis-era past. David Pollard reports.

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Amnesty slams Trump's "poisonous" rhetoric

Amnesty International releases its annual report for 2016/2017, and says U.S. President Donald Trump's "poisonous" rhetoric has created an increasingly divisive politics in 2016 that had made the world a "darker" place. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Malaysia identifies North Korean embassy official among persons of interest

Malaysian police identify a senior official in the North Korean embassy as a person of interest in the murder of Kim Jong Nam, and says another was linked to North Korea's state airline. Eve Johnson reports.

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Malaysia identifies North Korean embassy official among persons of interest

Malaysian police identify a senior official in the North Korean embassy as a person of interest in the murder of Kim Jong Nam, and says another was linked to North Korea's state airline. Eve Johnson reports.

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Russian Progress cargo craft launches for ISS

A Russian cargo craft lifts off for international space station (ISS) in first such mission since a failed launch in December. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Floods ravage San Jose area after heavy rains

Waist-high waters flooded hundreds of homes in a neighborhood of San Jose on Tuesday after heavy rains drenched Northern California, prompting hundreds of evacuations and dozens rescues. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Coordinated drones fly in synchronized flocks

Scientists at the University of Southern California are mastering the coordinated flight of 'flocks' of drones. Bob Mezan reports.

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Bolivian coca growers clash with police over plantation bill

Coca growers violently clash with riot policemen in La Paz as the government redefines which coca plantations are legal in a move demonstrators say favors only certain regions. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Trump taps maverick officer to head NSC

U.S. President Donald Trump named Lieutenant General Herbert Raymond McMaster as his new national security adviser, choosing a military officer known for speaking his mind and challenging his superiors.

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DHS outlines crackdown, but Dreamers get a reprieve

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration plans to consider almost all illegal immigrants subject to deportation, but will leave protections in place for immigrants known as "dreamers" who entered the country illegally as children, according to official guidelines released on Tuesday.

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Police investigate possible active shooter in Houston hospital

Houston police searched for a possible active shooter reported at Ben Taub Hospital and initial indications were that all of its patients and staff were safe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wall Street mints new highs

Strong retail earnings powered stocks to fresh record highs Tuesday. Fred Katayama reports.

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Snap's NYC road to IPO shrouded in secrecy

Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel was kept far away from the media Tuesday as the parent of Snapchat kicked off the U.S. leg of its sales pitch to investors ahead of its much anticipated market debut.

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Iran defeats U.S. Navy in defiant animated film

An animated film depicting a confrontation between Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the U.S. Navy will soon be shown in cinemas across Iran. Emily Wither reports.

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Trump 'empowering DHS' to enforce immigration laws: White House

White House spokesman Sean Spicer says President Donald Trump is empowering the Department of Homeland Security to "carry out the immigration laws currently on the books." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Burberry designer inspired by sculptor Henry Moore

British fashion brand Burberry showcases designs inspired by the sculptor Henry Moore at London Fashion Week. Jayson Mansaray reports.

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Economy now top concern for Britons: survey

Britons are now more concerned about the economy than they are about terrorism or immigration, a survey showed on Tuesday, another sign that consumers are feeling increasingly worried about Britain's decision to leave the European Union. As David Pollard reports, the findings come amid signs or rising pressures on prices - and fears over wage growth.

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Northern California braces for more heavy flooding

Flash flood warnings have been issued in parts of northern California amid an onslaught of heavy weather that's arrived from the south. Colette Luke reports.

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Breakingviews TV: Witch-Kraft

The proposed $143 bln takeover of Unilever by Kraft Heinz was yanked almost as quickly as it surfaced. Breakingviews editors discuss what leftovers the deal might cook up.

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Greece agrees bailout deal, but for how long?

Greeks say they're fed up and angry with constant reforms after Athens and its international lenders agreed in a Eurogroup meeting to work out the next set of measures for the country. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Verizon gets Yahoo at a discount

The wireless carrier agreed to buy Yahoo for nearly $4.5 billion, chopping off $350 million from the original deal because of economic damage the Internet pioneer suffered from data breaches. Fred Katayama reports.

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Anti-semitic threats are 'horrible': Trump

During a visit to the National Museum of African American History Tuesday, President Trump condemned anti-semitic threats against Jewish communities as 'horrible' and 'painful'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Horse feared killed in Colorado fire

A brushfire in Boulder County, Colorado that started off as a one-acre blaze but quickly grew to 50 acres has left buildings destroyed and fears that at least one horse was killed. Colette Luke reports.

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Africa's newest, rarest crocodile faces battle for survival

The newly discovered West African Slender-snouted Crocodile, believed to be critically endangered, is struggling for survival with the help of Ivory Coast's main zoo that was nearly obliterated during its 2011 civil war. Elly Park reports.

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Britain faces 'very hefty' Brexit bill, years of talks, Juncker says

EU chief executive Juncker says Brexit negotiations will take years and come at costs. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Tough outlook takes its toll on HSBC

HSBC shares slid more than 6 percent after the company reported revenues fell by a fifth from 2015. As Sonia Legg reports, it underscores the challenge it faces to boost returns amid low global interest rates and slowing economic growth in its core markets of Britain and China.

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Euro zone PMIs shrug off political worries

Eurozone private sector and manufacturing growth unexpectedly accelerated to near a six-year high in February and job creation reached its fastest since August 2007. As David Pollard reports, it was propelled by strong demand and optimism about the future despite big political risks.

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Israeli soldier sentenced to 18 months in jail for killing wounded Palestinian attacker

The soldier, who shot dead a Palestinian assailant who was laying wounded and motionless on the ground, was sentenced to 18 months after convicted of manslaughter last month. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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Ex-teen idol David Cassidy says he has dementia

Former teen idol David Cassidy said on Monday he was suffering from dementia. Edward Baran reports.

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Suicide bombers hit court in Pakistan, at least four killed - police

Pakistani Taliban's Jamaat-ur-Ahrar faction claim responsibility for suicide attack in Pakistan's northwestern town of Charsadda, killing at least four.

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Dramatic footage of light plane crash aftermath in Australia

Dramatic footage shows the aftermath of the light plane crash in Australia, which killed all five on board.

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Ski resort gives Pakistan tourism a lift

A ski resort in Pakistan destroyed by Taliban militants nearly a decade ago comes back to life thanks to improved security and a wave of new investment. Eve Johnson reports.

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Dramatic footage of light plane crash aftermath in Australia

Dramatic footage shows the aftermath of the light plane crash in Australia, which killed all five on board.

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Anti-Trump rallies crop up again on 'Not My President's Day'

Renewed protests against U.S. President Donald Trump flared on the Presidents Day holiday, with grassroots activists vowing to take to the streets in dozens of cities in 'Not My President's Day' rallies. Nathan Frandino reports.

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UK defends Trump state visit offer despite protest

The British government stands by its decision to offer U.S. President Donald Trump a state visit, despite concerns by some British lawmakers and protests by several thousands outside Parliament. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Trump adds McMaster, Kellog to national security team

U.S. President Donald Trump announces his new National Security Adviser Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster and National Security Council Chief of Staff Keith Kellogg. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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One officer dead in California shootout after traffic accident -police

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials say a police has died and another has been injured in a shootout with a suspect after a traffic accident. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Car plows through Bronx Mobil Mart

Surveillance video captures a car ploughing through a Mobil Mart in the Bronx as a customer inside escapes serious injury. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Migrants ask Brits to imagine a day without them

Thousands of Migrants went on strike across the UK to highlight their contribution to the British economy as Brexit looms large. Emily Wither reports.

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Anti-collision tech helps planes, drones 'see and avoid'

The first app-based solution to help drone owners and general aviation (GA) pilots avoid collision has been launched in Switzerland. Jim Drury reports.

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Dancers prepare to party in Brazil

Dancers perform a traditional cleansing of Rio de Janeiro's sambadrome preparing the hallowed runway for the annual carnival parades. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pence "disappointed" Flynn misled him

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says he was "disappointed" former White House national security adviser Michael Flynn misled him on his contacts with Russia and supported his resignation. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says President Donald Trump believes in a free and independent press, but will not hesitate to point out flawed reporting. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mattis pledges continued support of Iraqi army

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis praises coalition efforts in Iraq and says "we're going to continue to stand by the Iraqi army" in their fight to defeat Islamic State militants. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Why India's IT firms fear "America First"

India's $150 billion IT industry, the cornerstone of a thriving economic partnership with the United States, is on the edge as it closely monitors how U.S. President Donald Trump's administration will manage policies around the outsourcing and movement of skilled workers. Ciara Lee reports

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Ending still uncertain in Greek debt drama

The review of the Greek bailout programme has been beset by delays and disputes between Athens and its EU and IMF creditors. As Ivor Bennett reports, the disagreements have increased fears that Europe could face a new financial crisis.

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Snap Inc – the company that brought us the disappearing messaging app – has been working hard to make itself into something more than just that as it builds up for one of the biggest tech IPOs in years.

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Oscars 2017: Show Me The Money - Part Three

Matt Gooderick presents a look ahead to the 89th Academy Awards, including the business behind the red carpet and meeting the people who style the stars.

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Matt Gooderick presents a look ahead to the 89th Academy Awards, taking a closer look at the films up for the big prizes on Oscars night.

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Small plane crashes near houses in New Jersey

A small plane crashes into a New Jersey residential street, narrowly missing homes.

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South Sudan violence prompts humanitarian crisis in Uganda

The international humanitarian organization Lutheran World Federation says Uganda's refugee crisis is the largest refugee crisis in Africa and the third largest in the world. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Bogota mayor promises 'to pursue terrorism' after deadly explosion

An explosion near Bogota's bullring has killed one and injured at least 30 people, most of them police officers preparing for anti-bullfighting protests in Colombia's capital, the mayor's office said. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Explosion near Bogota bullring kills one, injures at least 30

An explosion near Bogota's bullring kills one and injures at least 30 people ahead of an anti-bullfighting protest in Colombia's capital, the mayor's office said. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Outgoing President Correa votes in Ecuador's election

Ecuador's outgoing President Rafael Correa votes in a presidential election where he hopes to see an ally clinch enough support to avoid a runoff against a conservative ex-banker. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Take Trump seriously when he calls media "the enemy": Priebus

White House chief of staff Reince Priebus says to take President Donald Trump seriously when he calls the media the "enemy of the American people." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Brexit, elections and Greek deja vu: the week ahead

It's a week of deja vu with the euro zone fretting that a crisis in Greece will balloon if finance ministers don't make key funding decisions. The difference this time is that other countries in Europe and beyond are also a cause for concern, as Ivor Bennett reports.

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SpaceX launch successful, second time around

The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is successful, one day after it had to be scrubbed due to concerns about the rocket's steering system. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mattis, unlike his boss, has no issues with media

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis distanced himself from President Donald Trump's assessment of the media as the "enemy of the American people," saying he has no problems with the press. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Melania Trump vows to "stay true" to herself

U.S. First Lady Melania Trump promises to remain true to herself, "no matter what the opposition is saying" and says she is committed to improving the lives of "women and children" around the world. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump appears to invent Sweden terror incident

U.S. President Donald Trump cites a Friday night terror incident in Sweden during his rally in Florida, but there was no terror attack reported in the country. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pence visits former concentration camp

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visits Dachau, a former concentration camp built by the Nazis in 1933 near Munich in southern Germany. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Eight people flee U.S. border patrol to seek asylum in Canada

Eight asylum-seekers, including four children, barely made it across the Canadian border on Friday as a U.S. border patrol officer tried to stop them. Nathan Frandino reports.

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VERBATIM: Trump escalates feud with media at rally

President Donald Trump, speaking to supporters Saturday railed, once again, against "fake news" and promised that things in the White House are going "so smoothly."

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Norma McCorvey, plaintiff in Roe v. Wade abortion ruling, dies at 69

Norma McCorvey, the anonymous plaintiff known as Jane Roe in the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Roe vs. Wade ruling legalizing abortion, died on Saturday at the age of 69, a journalist close to McCorvey said. Nathan Frandino reports.

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VERBATIM: New U.S. travel ban to spare green card holders

A new version of a Trump administration travel ban will not stop green card residency holders or travelers already on planes from entering the United States, U.S. Secretary for Homeland Security John Kelly said on Saturday.

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'Blind sheikh' convicted in World Trade bombing dies

Authorities say Omar Abdel-Rahman, the extremist Muslim cleric known as "the blind sheikh" convicted of conspiracy in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, has died. Nathan Frandino reports.

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New U.S. travel ban to spare green card holders - Trump official

A new version of a Trump administration travel ban will not stop green card residency holders or travellers already on planes from entering the United States, U.S. Secretary for Homeland Security John Kelly said on Saturday.

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Trump's team in 'disarray': McCain

U.S. Senator John McCain tells the Munich Security Conference that President Donald Trump's administration is in "disarray." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Pence meets Bono

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence meets with U2 front man Bono at the Munich Security Conference to discuss AIDS relief. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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SpaceX launch scrubbed

The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from a historic launchpad in Florida was called off about 15 seconds before liftoff on Saturday because a technical issue with the rocket booster’s upper-stage, NASA said. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Freedom of press essential in democracy: Merkel

When asked about attacks on the press in the U.S., German Chancellor Angela Merkel says freedom of press is an "essential pillar of democracy." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Video captures sinkhole swallowing minivan

Aerial footage captures the moment a minivan falls into a massive sinkhole in Los Angeles. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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U.N. reforms to tackle strategy, operations and architecture - Guterres

U.N. chief Antonio Guterres says he plants to implement reforms in the world body's structures to make them for effective in supporting member states. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Trump vows to keep promises to women

In his weekly address, U.S. President Donald Trump says he is committed to "helping women in the workforce" and vows to deliver on that campaign promise. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Merkel and Lavrov arrive to speak at Munich Security Conference

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrive to speak at Munich Security Conference. Rough cut (no reporter narraion)

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Samsung chief Lee arrives at special prosecutor's office

Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee arrives at the special prosecutor's office after being arrested over his alleged role in the country's corruption scandal. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Thousands of Filipino Catholics march against drug war killings

Thousands of Catholics march in Manila to protest the killings under President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Pruitt sworn in as new EPA chief

Director of Environmental Protection Agency Scott Pruitt is sworn in by Justice Samuel Alito after the U.S. Senate confirms him over the objections of Democrats and environmentalists worried he will gut the agency. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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New Colombian soldiers head to former FARC strongholds

A contingent of 1,200 soldiers have graduated from military training in Colombia. And their first mission comes on the heels of the peace deal with FARC. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Proximity to clogged highways could increase risk of Alzheimer's, dementia

Tiny particles of air pollution could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's and dementia, according to a study by the University of Southern California. Bob Mezan reports.

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EXCLUSIVE: Softbank looking to entice T-mobile for a deal

Japan's SoftBank is prepared to give up control of Sprint to T-Mobile to clinch a merger of the two U.S. wireless carriers, according to Reuters’ sources.

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Seattle judge rules ‘dreamer’ should get bail hearing

A Seattle federal judge on Friday ruled that Daniel Ramirez, the ‘dreamer’ the Justice Department is trying to deport, must be allowed a bail hearing within a week before an administrative immigration court. Jane Lee reports.

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Security tightened in Turkish town after deadly car bomb attack

Security personnel are swarming the streets of Viransehir, Turkey, after a car bomb killed at least one child and wounded 17 others. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Pence arrives in Germany for Munich Security Conference

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence arrives in Germany for the Munich Security Conference. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Car bomb in Turkey's southeast kills child: governor's office

A car bomb exploded in the garden of a housing complex in Turkey's southeastern town of Viransehir on Friday, killing a child and wounding 17 other people, the provincial governor's office told Reuters. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump celebrates rollout of Boeing's new 787-10

U.S. President Donald Trump praises the workers of Boeing in South Carolina for the launch of the new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Unilever's 'no' an unlikely end to Kraft Heinz's pursuit

Even though Unilever rejected a $143 billion merger offer from Kraft Heinz, shares of both companies rocketed to record highs on belief a deal will ultimately get done.

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Two legs good, three legs bad and one in the eye for bio-mimicry

'Ignore Mother Nature and put your foot down' is the advice from scientists in Switzerland researching the fastest and most efficient way for robots to walk, as Stuart McDill reports.

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Kraft Heinz pursuit of Unilever makes sense - Kamen

Mercadien Asset Management's Ken Kamen tells Reuters' Fred Katayama Kraft Heinz will up its ante for Unilever.

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Trump's legislative agenda stalls

President Trump's legislative agenda has lost momentum amid the fireworks over the firing of National Security Adviser Michael Flynn and ongoing questions about his administration's tied to Russia.

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Multiple suicide bombings hit Nigeria's northeast

Seven suspected Boko Haram militants blew themselves up on the outskirts of Maiduguri on Friday in an attack witnesses say was aimed at refugees.

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Defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby dismissed

A federal judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby by actress Katherine McKee who claimed he raped her, ruling that the comedian acted within his rights when he proclaimed himself innocent of the crime. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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'La La Land' seen as a lock for big Oscars win

'La La Land' is seen by gamblers as a lock to win big at the Oscars, but competition grows in best actor category. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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British consumers battered by Brexit inflation

British shoppers unexpectedly cut back on their spending in January as last year's Brexit vote pushed up inflation, official data showed on Friday, as former Prime Minister Tony Blair issued a rallying cry for peiople to chainge their minds on the decision to leave the EU. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Japanese care center seeks winning streak with Las Vegas entertainment

As Japan's population continues to age, a center in Tokyo has come up with a new way of keeping its senior citizens occupied.

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Iraqis captivated by return of big screen cinema

A new $4 million cinema complex in Iraq's southern port city of Basra is proving popular among locals, who have not been able to go to the movies for years because of war and sanctions.

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Mulvaney sworn-in as Trump's budget director

South Carolina congressman Mick Mulvaney is sworn-in as White House budget director after the Senate narrowly confirmed him. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia's jabs at U.S. won't stop push for better ties

President Trump at Thursday's press conference said a series of provocations by Russia won't stop his attempts at better relations with Moscow, blaming the media for promoting Vladimir Putin as an enemy..

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Louisiana fight pits bayous vs. pipelines

Jody Meche and his fellow crawfishermen are joining forces with environmentalists to protect southern Louisiana wetlands from the Bayou Bridge pipeline expansion, set to begin crude oil delivery later this year.

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Pakistan mourns victims of major ISIS attack

Residents and relatives of victims of the blast at a shrine in Sehwan, Pakistan mourn the deaths of more than 70 people. Samantha Vadas reports

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Pakistan mourns victims of shrine blast

Residents and relatives of victims of the blast at a shrine in Sehwan, Pakistan, mourn the deaths of more than 70 people. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Baghdad residents assess the damage a day after major car bombing

Residents assess the damage of an explosion in a Shi'ite neighbourhood of Baghdad that killed at least 51 people. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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South Korea court declares Hanjin Shipping bankrupt

A South Korean court declares Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd bankrupt after ruling earlier this month that the firm's liquidation value would be worth more than its value. Samanatha Vadas reports.

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Pakistan mourns victims of shrine blast

Residents and relatives of victims of the blast at a shrine in Sehwan, Pakistan, mourn the deaths of more than 70 people. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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American Girl debuts first-ever boy doll

It's a boy! Mattel's popular 18-inch, chubby-faced American Girl dolls have a new friend - and his name is Logan. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Thousands of immigrants skip work, protest against Trump

Restaurants and other U.S. businesses shut their doors to stand in solidarity with employees taking part in 'A Day Without Immigrants,' protesting President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Force Friday to return for 'The Last Jedi'

Disney has announced that Force Friday, the 'Star Wars' event they organised to launch 'The Force Awakens' in 2015, will return this year prior to the release of 'The Last Jedi'. Rollo Ross reports.

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Flynn denied talking sanctions to FBI: report

The Washington Post reporting Thursday that former national security advisor Michael Flynn denied to the FBI that he discussed sanctions with Russian envoy Sergei Kislyak. Flynn's interview with the FBI could expose him to charges.

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Marc Jacobs takes over a city sidewalk for his fall 2017 fashion show

The New York based designer uses Park Avenue to show his new collection. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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S&P snaps 5-day winning streak

Banks and energy shares pulled the S&P 500 lower, but the Dow managed to eke out a gain. Fred Katayama reports.

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Why Kevin Kelly likes Facebook over Snap

Recon Capital's Kevin Kelly tells Reuters' FRed Katayama Snap has a lot to do to justify its $18.5 billion valuation.

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Feisty Trump shouts down media

A feisty Donald Trump takes on the media during a news conference on the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Scores of children killed in Pakistan attack

At least 72 people were killed including some 30 children in the apparent Islamic State suicide bombing of a Sufi shrine in Pakistan, the deadliest in a string of recent attacks. Francis Maguire reports.

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Want to learn Arabic, Korean or Swahili? Refugee language tutors can help

A new UK-based startup is hiring refugees to teach languages, including Swahili, Arabic, Korean and Farsi, to university students, businesspeople and private clients. Emily Wither reports.

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Trump to issue new immigration order

U.S. President Donald Trump says he will issue a new immigration order next week aimed at keeping the American people safe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Mulvaney confirmed as Trump's budget director

The U.S. Senate on Thursday narrowly confirmed South Carolina congressman Mick Mulvaney to serve as President Donald Trump's White House budget director. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Banks accused of South Africa FX rigging

South Africa's antitrust investigators are calling for more than a dozen banks to be fined for colluding and manipulating trades in the rand. As Ivor Bennett reports, it could become the latest in a string of penalties handed to lenders around the world for rigging currencies.

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Dr. Luke email shows criticism of Kesha's weight in legal case

Emails showing Dr. Luke criticizing Kesha's weight are introduced in the court battle between the music producer and musical artist Kesha. Saskia O'Donoghue reports.

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House Democrats want briefing on Flynn, Russians

Senior House Democrats are asking for an immediate briefing on contacts between Russian officials and President Donald Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Snap valued at up to $18.5 bln

Snapchat's parent set a valuation that was less than Wall Street had targeted. As Fred Katayama reports, investors are concerned by its growing losses and heightened competition with Facebook.

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Canada's Trudeau tells EU: the world needs you

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praises the European Union as an unprecedented model for peaceful cooperation in a speech to EU lawmakers that contrasted sharply with the critical stance of U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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U.S. expects Russia to meet Ukraine commitments: Tillerson

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States is ready to work with Russia, but that Moscow must adhere to commitments made over Ukraine. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Russia does "not interfere": Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow does "not interfere in domestic matters of other countries" when asked about Russia's alleged ties to U.S. President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Nestle CEO ditches sales target after latest miss

Nestle's new chief executive scraps the food company's long-standing sales target as it reports disappointing annual results, adopting a more cautious tone in an uncertain environment. Sonia Legg reports

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Sales figures grim reading for Opel, Peugeot

General Motors and PSA Group posted weaker European sales in January than any other major carmaker as they discuss a possible purchase of GM's European auto operations by PSA. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Surge in China bird flu deaths sparks major concern

As many as 79 people died from H7N9 bird flu in China last month, the government said, stoking worries that the spread of the virus this season could be the worst on record. Graham Mackay reports.

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Surge in China bird flu deaths sparks major concern

As many as 79 people died from H7N9 bird flu in China last month, the government said, stoking worries that the spread of the virus this season could be the worst on record. Graham Mackay reports.

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Genre mixing Spanish film 'The Bar' screens in Berlin

Spanish director Álex de la Iglesia presents 'El Bar' (The Bar) - which he describes as a 'comedy of terror' - at the Berlinale. Rollo Ross reports.

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Trump fires back on bombshell NYT report on campaign's ties to Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump assailed U.S. intelligence agencies on Wednesday for what he said were illegal information leaks, and dismissed reports of contacts between members of his presidential campaign and Russian intelligence officials. Andy Sullivan reports.

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Streep vs Trump: Round 2

Meryl Streep, who at the recent Golden Globes hit out at US President Donald Trump, responds to his Twitter reaction and explains why she speaks out against him. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Wall Street hits record highs again

Wall Street pushed further into record-high territory on Wednesday, helped by a round of positive economic data and ongoing optimism that President Donald Trump will cut corporate taxes. Soren Larson reports.

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Michael Kors expresses sensual strength for fall

The New York based designer mixes tailored with fludity for his latest collection. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Violence in Paris during protest against police rape

Protesters demonstrating against an alleged police rape clashed with officers in Paris on Wednesday. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Verizon looking to cut Yahoo deal price - Sources

The biggest known hack ever looking like it will peel off up to $350 million from what Verizon is willing to pay for Yahoo, a source tells Reuters.

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Verizon looking to cut Yahoo deal price - Sources

The biggest known hack ever looking like it will peel off up to $350 million from what Verizon is willing to pay for Yahoo, a source tells Reuters.

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Trump edges away from two-state solution

President Donald Trump used his joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to break with decades of diplomatic practice by not calling for the creation of separate Israeli and Palestinian states, instead saying he would be fine with whatever the two parties agreed to.

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'Miss Saigon' returns to Broadway

"Miss Saigon" star says the play's themes of "empathy, strength, resolve and love" are especially relevant today. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Indiana police await autopsy results in case of missing teens

Indiana authorities say two bodies were found in the town where two teenage girls went missing this week, but that they could not confirm the identities. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Scuffles at Paris protest against alleged police brutality case

Scuffles break out in Paris between police and protesters during a demonstration against alleged police brutality. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump will try to stop 'long-simmering racism'

U.S. President Donald Trump answers a reporter's question about a "sharp rise" of anti-semitism in the U.S., saying "We are going to do everything within our power to stop long-simmering racism and every other thing that's going on." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump fires back after bombshell NYT report on ties to Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump assailed U.S. intelligence agencies on Wednesday for what he said were illegal information leaks, and dismissed reports of contacts between members of his presidential campaign and Russian intelligence officials.

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Trump weighs in on Flynn, Israeli settlements

In a White House news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Donald Trump says that former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is a "wonderful man' who's been treated "very, very unfairly by the media". He also weighs in on the thorny issue of Israeli settlements. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Anthem sues Cigna

Anthem filed a lawsuit against Cigna to block it from walking away from their $54 billion merger deal. As Fred Katayama reports, it comes a day after Aetna and Humana terminated their merger.

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PSA-Opel deal provokes German, UK worries

The bosses of General Motors and Peugeot maker PSA were racing on Wednesday to contain anger in Germany and the UK over their plans for PSA to buy GM's European business, which includes Opel and Vauxhall. Ivor Bennett reports.

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White House signals possible shift ahead of Netanyahu meet

Signaling a potential reversal of the decades-old 'two-state solution,' a senior White House official on Tuesday said Palestinian statehood was not necessarily a condition for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. The statement comes ahead of a critical meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Toddler, man killed in Chicago shooting

The shooting of a two-year-old boy and a 26-year-old man in Chicago on Tuesday has triggered an angry response from police chief Eddie Johnson who told reporters, "I'm sick of it. I know Chicago is sick of it. I just hope that our legislative partners are sick of it." Jillian Kitchener reports.

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Two-legged robot "Cassie" demonstrates complex locomotion

Oregon State University launches a robot business aimed at bringing "legged locomotion" to wide-scale use. Matthew Stock reports.

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Oroville dam troubles date back decades

Oroville dam troubles date back decades

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'Yellen trade' keeps stocks riding high

World stocks have hit 21-month peaks and the dollar rose for the 11th straight day, after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen flagged a possible interest rate rise next month during upbeat comments on the U.S. economy. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Retail CEOs draw battle lines over border tax

Executives from some of America's biggest retailers are going to Washington Wednesday to tell President Trump the industry is not on board with his 20 percent import tax plan, sources told Reuters.

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Woman arrested over the murder of Kim Jong Nam

Malaysian police on Wednesday detained a woman in connection with the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's estranged half-brother, police said. Reuters' Ju-min Park is following the investigation.

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Indonesians vote in local polls after bitter fight to run Jakarta

Indonesians begin voting in local elections across the sprawling archipelago, after a bitterly fought campaign to win the prize of governing the capital, Jakarta, that has inflamed religious tensions in the Muslim-majority nation. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Residents evacuated as wildfires burn in New Zealand

Residents evacuated after emergency warning issued as wild fires burn in Port Hills near the city of Christchurch in New Zealand.

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S. Korea suspects assassins killed Kim Jong Un's half-brother

South Korea's spy agency suspects two female North Korean agents assassinated the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Malaysia. Malaysian medical authorities are seeking cause of death. Ryan Brooks reports.

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EXCLUSIVE: U.S. arrests documented Mexican immigrant

U.S. authorities have arrested an immigrant from Mexico who was issued a work permit during the Obama administration, in what could be the first detention of its kind under President Donald Trump.

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After BAFTA win, '13th' looks to Oscar gold

Ava DuVernay, whose '13th' documentary won the BAFTA for Best Documentary talks about issues of race and why she finds it bittersweet to be the first black female director to helm a $100 million movie. Rollo Ross reports.

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Internment musical hits film theaters

'Allegiance' starring George Takei and Lea Salonga will play at theaters on February 19. As Fred Katayama reports, it may benefit from a "Trump bump."

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Robert Pattinson revels in Valentine's Day in Berlin

'Twilight' actor Robert Pattinson returns to the Berlin film festival for the third time during Valentine's day where he reveals he's never received a Valentine's gift. Rollo Ross reports.

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Badgley Mischka channels old Hollywood

American fashion house Badgley Mischka, known for their red-carpet-worthy evening gowns, goes full out glam for Fall 2017. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Yellen: more rate hikes to come despite Trump uncertainty

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen sending a signal that she's ready to raise rates even though policies making their way through the Trump White House could create new uncertainties.

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Inside Iraq's reform center for teen jihadists

Wearing funky beads, Laith Abbas comes across as just another Iraqi teenager trying to look cool, until he describes how he clutched an AK-47 assault rifle at checkpoints along with other Islamic State militants who terrorised Mosul. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Los Angeles is 'high' on Valentines Day

One month after California legalized recreational use of marijuana, some in Los Angeles are gifting their partners with an elegant bouquet of pot to celebrate Valentines Day. Ben Gruber reports.

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Trump's Dodd-Frank dismantling begins with energy disclosure rule

President Donald Trump signs HJ Resolution 41, legislation which repeals a rule of the Dodd-Frank Act requiring oil and gas companies to reveal taxes paid to foreign countries. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Tesla's revved up for more gains says Ross Gerber

Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki tells Reuters' Fred Katayama why Tesla shares are poised to gain further ground.

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Trump's trust in Flynn had been eroding: White House spokesman

White House spokesman Sean Spicer says President Donald Trump asked for national security adviser Michael Flynn's resignation after his level of trust in Flynn eroded to the point that he felt he needed to make a change. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Breakingviews TV: Moteurs Généraux

Antony Currie and Richard Beales explore why the French maker of Peugeot cars may want to acquire General Motors' European operations and why offloading Opel and Vauxhall could suit GM, too.

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Companies key as Queen opens Cyber Security Centre

Britain's new National Cyber Security Centre has invited private sector companies to train and collaborate with it on cyber defense, as Queen Elizabeth formally opened its London hub. As Francis Maguire reports, the "NCSC Industry 100" initiative will look to embed people from industry to identify threats and vulnerabilities, and develop advice to combat cyber attacks.

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Venezuela's government and Catholic church not seeing eye to eye

Some recent violent incidents against churches in Venezuela have outraged the Roman Catholic hierarchy and reawakened long-simmering church-state antagonism in the South American nation.

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Valentine's breakup: Aetna, Humana

Aetna and Humana called off their $34 billion merger Tuesday. As Fred Katayama reports, this could put Humana in play.

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Credit Suisse flags 6,500 jobs cuts after loss

Credit Suisse is to cut up to 6,500 jobs this year after reporting a $2.43 billion net loss for 2016, and said it was examining alternatives to a planned stock market listing of its Swiss business. Sonia Legg reports.

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Iranian producer gives techno a Persian twist

Iranian producer and DJ Kasra V is mixing the old Persian folk of his homeland with western electronic music in a nod to the country’s underground rave scene. Reuters Emily Wither went to meet him.

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North Korean leader's brother reported killed in Malaysia

Kim Jong Nam, half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has been killed in Malaysia, according to South Korean government sources. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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After Islamic State defeat, broken Iraqi farmers weigh heavy losses

Islamic State militants have now been cleared off the land in Mosul in an Iraqi army offensive, but their reign of terror and mismanagement have devastated farmers and exacerbated the country's food security problem. Reuters Emily Wither reports.

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Valentine's skydivers jump over heart-shaped island

Skydivers celebrate Valentine's Day with a a jump over the heart-shaped island of Galesnjak. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Kremlin says Flynn resignation an internal matter for U.S.

The resignation of U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, is an internal matter for the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Debbie Harry crowned Style Icon at Elle Style Awards

Blondie's Debbie Harry leads the stars on the red carpet at the Elle Style Awards as she is presented with the 'Style Icon' award. Francis Maguire reports.

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A decades-long running solar-powered water maker

A Dutch artist and inventor develops a solar-powered water maker with no moving parts and says he expects it to run for decades. Roselle Chen reports.

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Scientists find crop-destroying caterpillar spreading across Africa

Scientists say a crop-ravaging caterpillar, called the fall armyworm, is eating its way across Africa and, as Stuart McDill reports, could reach tropical Asia and the Mediterranean in the next few years. Stuart McDill reports.

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Operators at damaged California dam release water through main spillway

Water gushes from the main concrete spillway at the nation's tallest dam, as dam operators continue controlled releases through the paved chute into channels that route the water away from populated areas. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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In the ring, U.S. wrestler in Mexico feeds off anti-Trump sentiment

Sam Polinsky, an American wrestler working in Mexico, dresses as a Trump supporter as he enters the ring of 'Arena Mexico' and whips crowds into a frenzy with his act. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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At least two dead as winter storm rocks New England

Two men died in separate incidents in Massachusetts after being struck by snowplows as New England began cleaning up from a severe winter storm that caused hundreds of accidents. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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U.S. Senate confirms Mnuchin as Treasury secretary in 53-47 vote

The U.S. Senate votes to confirm former banker and Hollywood financier Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trudeau jabs Ryan on Canada having better hockey teams

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau jokes with House Speaker Paul Ryan, who is from Wisconsin, about having better hockey teams and attracting Wisconsin's best hockey players. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Trump is 'evaluating' adviser Flynn, avoids show of support

President Donald Trump is evaluating U.S. national security adviser Michael Flynn over his Russian contacts, Trump's spokesman said. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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The fight to contain America’s tallest dam

Emergency crews in northern California on Monday are working to seal a crumbling spillway to the tallest dam in the U.S. that threatens to flood the cities below it.

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Pooches show their best side at Westminster

Thousands of dogs put their best paw forward at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show backstage in hopes of advancing toward the gold. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Samba schools gear up for Carnival 2017

The Portela and Unidos de Tijuca samba schools have a practice session at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Ex-Penn State coach Sandusky's son charged with child sex abuse

The adopted son of Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State University assistant football coach convicted of sexually abusing young boys, has been charged in Pennsylvania with sexually abusing two young sisters. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Evacuation order remains in effect below damaged California dam

The crumbling spillway of California's Oroville Dam is "still a dynamic situation," according to Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea, and the evacuation order is still in effect for people living down the river from the dam. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Wall Street rises to record highs

A rally in financial and industrial stocks drove the indexes to record levels. As Fred Katayama reports, it pushed the S&P 500's market capitalization above $20 trillion.

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California fights to contain America’s tallest dam

Emergency crews in northern California on Monday are working to seal a crumbling spillway to the tallest dam in the U.S. that threatens to flood the cities below it.

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IMF's Lagarde rules out special deal for Greece

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde says in an interview with Reuters that more needs to be done if it is to agree on bailout loans for Greece. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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From Trump to Brexit, EU sees economy risk

The European Commission said on Monday that uncertainty about U.S. policies, Brexit and elections in Germany and France would take their toll on the euro zone economy this year. Ivor Bennett reports.

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Trump and Trudeau talk trade

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday opened talks at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking to nurture economic ties while avoiding tensions over issues such as immigration on which the two are sharply at odds. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Stocks on the march as "Trump trades" bounce back

World stocks are lifted by a re-emergence of so-called "Trump trades" as investors bet that the U.S. president's tax reform plans will boost economic growth and corporate profits. But as David Pollard reports, not all analysts are in risk on mood.

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Verizon brings back unlimited plan

Verizon launched its unlimited data plan Monday. That's the first time it has offered the all-you-can-eat data plan in five years. Fred Katayama reports.

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Trump welcomes Trudeau to White House

U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the White House. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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"Trump and I see eye-to-eye": Netanyahu

On the eve of his trip to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and Trump see "eye-to-eye" on both the dangers and opportunities emanating from the Mideast. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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National Zoo to say bye-bye to Bao Bao

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. is getting ready to say goodbye to Bao Bao, the 3-year-old giant panda as she prepares to move to China at the end of the month. Linda So reports.

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Bugs in the air in Japan for Valentine's Day

A bar in Tokyo is serving cocktails and food with insects as part of a special menu to mark the global day of love.

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Second blizzard takes aim at New England

The Northeast is bracing for a second winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow, just days after blizzard conditions pummeled the region. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Crackdown on fake cotton helps revive Egypt crop

Egypt's famed cotton industry is enjoying a revival following a surge in local cotton prices and a crackdown on fake Egyptian cotton worldwide.

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Samsung chief appears for second round of questions in graft probe

Samsung Group leader Jay Y. Lee appears at the South Korean special prosecutor's office for second round of questioning as part of a wider investigation into an influence-peddling scandal that could topple President Park Geun-hye. Samantha Vadas reports.

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Hormone injection sparks love and sex regions in brain

Just in time for Valentine's Day, researchers discover the hormone kisspeptin can enhance activity in brain regions associated with sexual arousal and romantic love. Matthew Stock reports.

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Stars sparkle in metallics and sequins on BAFTA red carpet

Nicole Kidman, Emma Stone, Michelle Williams and Penelope Cruz add sparkle to the BAFTA red carpet with metallic dressed. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Singer Joy Villa dons 'Make America Great Again!' gown at Grammy Awards

Singer Joy Villa walks the red carpet in a dress that features "Make America Great Again!" on the front and "Trump" on the train of the dress. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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New Englanders sick of snow prepare for another major storm

Another major winter storm is expected to hit the U.S. Northeast, where residents in Boston are already sick of snow. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Marchers across Mexico vent anger over Trump

Thousands of protesters march in more than a dozen Mexican cities to express their fierce opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Jazz singer Al Jarreau dies at 76

Singer Al Jarreau, a multiple Grammy winner known for his smooth voice and scat singing skills on jazz and R&B songs, has died. Nathan Frandino reports.

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WH adviser attacks court after setbacks on immigration ban

White House adviser Stephen Miller launches a blistering attack on the federal appeals court that blocked President Trump's executive order on immigration calling it "crazy." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Investors await Trump tax plans

The global economy has weathered the new U.S. administration's sweeping challenges to the status quo with surprising aplomb given serious threats made to world trade, but what is not so clear is how much longer inflation will remain stubbornly low. Ciara Lee reports

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