US news
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Kentucky Republican lawmaker has killed himself, police sayDan Johnson, who refused to step down from state legislature after being accused of sexually assaulting a teenager, said PTSD would ‘take his life’ -
Former Apprentice contestant Omarosa resigns from Trump administrationSource says Omarosa Manigault Newman ‘checked out’ after Trump’s response to white supremacist violence in Charlottesville in August
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Janet Yellen raises interest rates in final act as Federal Reserve chairOutgoing Fed chief’s ‘final pull of interest rate lever’ comes amid forecast of economic growth, news that will be cheered by Trump administration
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'No shame': how the Trump administration granted big oil's wishlistThe EPA has fulfilled almost all major demands made by the American Petroleum Institute within its first year under Trump
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New Orleans man sues Saints for refund over national anthem protestsA season-ticket holder for the Saints has sued the team for a full refund and attorneys’ fees, saying the anthem protests have spoiled the game experience
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The bench myth: why resting athletes may not be as helpful as teams believeWith research touting the benefits of sleep and recovery, teams are now paying more attention to recuperation. But is there such a thing as too much rest?
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Faulk, McNabb among pundits taken off air amid sexual harassment allegationsFive on-air pundits and a senior executive have been suspended by ESPN, the NFL Network and The Ringer after being named in a sexual misconduct suit
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LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball sign pro contracts with Lithuanian clubThe teenage brothers of Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball have signed professional contracts with Lithuanian club Prienu Vytautas
opinion & analysis
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What is net neutrality? It protects us from corporate powerNet neutrality is a rule against censorship and manipulation. The vote to repeal it would do real damage to our democracy
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The Guardian view on Roy Moore’s defeat: sweet justice in AlabamaEditorial: The Republican’s candidacy was backed by Donald Trump. It mobilised Democrats and embarrassed many in his own party. But it does not follow that Trump is finished
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video & pictures
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Aboard 'the beast': migrants' daring train ride through Mexico – in picturesVeronica G Cardenas photographed life on the freight train where Central Americans band together to make the brutal 20-day journey through Mexico
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Democratic euphoria as Doug Jones wins Alabama - in picturesDoug Jones defeated his Republican challenger Roy Moore to claim Alabama’s US Senate seat that was vacated by attorney general Jeff Sessions
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Women who accuse Trump of sexual misconduct call for Congress investigation – video
A group of women who have accused Donald Trump of sexually inappropriate behaviour demanded that Congress open an investigation on Monday
Republicans in Congress reach deal on tax plan to slash corporate rate to 21%