Huntress frontwoman Jill Janus dies at 43

The California heavy metal band's frontwoman took her own life on Tuesday.

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Washington bridge plunge teenager 'asked for a push'

A teen who pushed her friend off a 60ft-tall (18m) bridge is facing charges after her friend was hurt.

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Trump cancels Washington DC's military parade over high costs

The US president says local politicians asked for a "ridiculously high" figure to stage the event.

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South Korean capital gets 'first deaf taxi drivers'

A local start-up is hoping to break the stigma of having hearing-impaired drivers on the roads.

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Asian Games: Indonesia police kill dozens in criminal crackdown

Amnesty International condemns the killing of petty criminals in Indonesia ahead of the Games.

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Pretty Woman gets mixed reviews on Broadway

The romantic comedy hit is now on Broadway but some are calling it a big mistake. Big. Huge.

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India monsoon: Rescue operation in Kerala flooding

Hundreds of troops have been rescuing trapped residents in Kerala, including a pregnant woman.

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China, Taiwan and a bakery: How a coffee sparked a diplomatic row

The welcome given to Taiwan's president at a bakery in LA led to calls in China for a boycott.

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US ex-security chiefs back John Brennan in Donald Trump war on words

Ex-intelligence leaders protest after former CIA chief's security clearance is revoked.

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Imran Khan to be confirmed as Pakistan prime minister

After more than 20 years on the political sidelines, the former cricket star will finally become PM.

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'Save trees when roasting Eid sheep' in Niger

Authorities in Niger want Muslim celebrants to use coal instead of firewood at next week's festival.

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Alicia, Ariana and other global stars who worshipped Aretha Franklin

The world's biggest musical artists have been paying tribute to the legendary Detroit singer.

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Apple files stored by teen in 'hacky hack hack' folder

An Australian 16-year-old is in court following a series of intrusions into Apple's internal network.

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Artist's Aboriginal portraits back in Tasmania after 170 years

Thomas Bock's paintings go on display in Australia for the first time, stirring up complex emotions.

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China 'training for strikes' on US targets

The Pentagon's annual report to Congress warns of Chinese military ambitions in the Pacific.

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Nasir Jamshed: Ex-Pakistan opener banned for 10 years over spot-fixing

Former Pakistan opener Nasir Jamshed is banned for 10 years for his part in the spot-fixing scandal that marred the Pakistan Super League in 2017.

Blockbuster memories from customers and staff

Customers and staff at the last remaining Blockbuster store in the US, on their video rental flashbacks.

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Aretha Franklin: The sound of the civil rights movement

Her songs became the anthems of the civil rights movement, but Aretha Franklin herself was equally involved.

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Teachers donate 100 sick days to colleague with cancer

When Florida teacher John Goodman ran out of sick leave during chemotherapy, colleagues came to his aid.

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Has #MeToo divided women?

The global movement has created an unprecedented wave of activism, but has it also caused division?

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