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Video shows prior arrest of Florida man accused of murdering wife

Police in Florida have released body camera footage showing a prior arrest of a man who is now suspected of murdering his wife and and trying to cover up the crime by sending messa [...]

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Trump marks Earth Day with tree planting at the White House with Melania

President Donald Trump marked Earth Day at the White House on Wednesday by planting a tree with Melania Trump on the South Lawn.'We're doing something I love doing: planting trees, [...]

Health

One-quarter of homeless people living in shelters and 11% of staff at 19 facilities have coronavirus

Coronavirus cases among homeless people in shelters, and staff members, are on the rise, a new report finds.At least one-quarter of people experiencing homelessness have contracted [...]

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McConnell on a collision course with Trump as he pumps brakes on a new coronavirus stimulus

Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he won't consider another coronavirus stimulus package until the Senate reconvenes May 4, even though Donald Trump is pushing for another major relief [...]

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White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow defends small business relief program

White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow has said that a federal loan program for small businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic is working 'pretty darn well' despite 'glitches [...]

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Coronavirus UK: Car theft rises 60% during lockdown

Motor theft rockets by up to 60 per cent in parts of UK in three years - as experts blame fewer police and warn drivers they face greater risk during lockdown as vehicles are left [...]

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Lawyer who helped Melania Trump obtain US citizenship blasts president’s immigration ban

First Lady Melania Trump's immigration attorney has slammed her husband's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying: 'It's embarrassing'.Michael Wildes, who helped secure U.S. citi [...]

Sports

Loris Karius will return to Liverpool as he closes in on £400,000 severance deal with Besiktas

Liverpool flop Loris Karius will return to Anfield in June as he closes in on £400,000 severance deal with Besiktas after they escaped £10m obligation-to-buy clause in loan dealB [...]

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Coronavirus UK: Duncan Bannatyne blasts Richard Branson

Duncan Bannatyne and Simon Cowell have hit out at mega-rich stars including Victoria Beckham and Sir Richard Branson for seeking millions of pounds from the taxpayer to bail out th [...]

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Nurse fired from Detroit hospital files lawsuit claiming she blew the whistle on unsafe conditions

A Detroit woman has filed a lawsuit against a local hospital which fired her after she publicly expressed doubts about its preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenisa Barkai, 3 [...]

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Experts warn of ‘perfect storm’ for new virus infections as southern states work together to reopen

Public health experts have warned the US could be headed for a 'perfect storm' of new virus infections as the southern states form a coalition to reopen the economy. Florida Gover [...]

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NHS staff criticised for dancing

Families of cancer patients pan 'disrespectful' videos of dancing NHS staff while patients are dying due to cancelled operationsNurses across the country have posted videos to soci [...]

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Bucs star Tom Brady posts funny video of himself summoning Rob Gronkowski with conch

Officially Rob Gronkowski was traded to Tampa Bay, but according to the video spoof Tom Brady posted on social media, he was really summoned with the help of a conch shell to be [...]

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Coronavirus killed more Americans in one month than both flu and car accidents do in an entire YEAR

The novel coronavirus presents far more fatal risk than seasonal flu or car crashes and has fast become 'one of the leading causes of death in the United States'.That is the opinio [...]

Health

Poison center calls have surged by 20% amid coronavirus pandemic

Fears of contracting coronavirus have driven up calls to poison control centers in the US by one-fifth, a new report finds.Over the last three months, calls have increased 16 perce [...]

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Idaho mom arrested for protesting coronavirus lockdown at a closed playground

A mother-of-four from Idaho was seen on video getting arrested on Tuesday for violating coronavirus restrictions by being at a closed playground, sparking a large protest at the th [...]

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Ed Sheeran’s neighbours win battle to extend their back garden

Ed Sheeran's neighbour wins battle with singer to extend his back garden by 160 feet despite superstar complaining it would spoil his £3.7m 'Sheeranville' estateRobinson's plans t [...]

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More than 40,000 cards pour in for Captain Tom’s 100th birthday as team prepare Spitfire for flypast

A postmaster has been forced to take over an empty school as more than 40,000 cards pour in to mark the 100th birthday of Captain Tom Moore as a team of aircraft restorers prepare [...]

Science & Technology

Twitter’s Jack Dorsey gives nearly $400m less to charity than the $1 billion he claimed

Billionaire Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has given nearly $400 million less to his coronavirus relief effort than the 'billion dollars' he claimed, federal documents reveal.Earlier [...]

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Coronavirus: Death toll jumps 172 in lockdown-free Sweden

Sweden recorded 172 new coronavirus deaths and 682 new cases today on one of its bleakest days since the crisis began. The 172 new deaths are the second-largest jump on record, be [...]

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Jurgen Klopp’s wife Ulla hands out £1,000 of food vouchers to Waitrose staff

Jurgen Klopp's wife Ulla hands out £1,000 of food vouchers to Waitrose staff as thank-you for working on coronavirus frontlineUlla Sandrock visited Waitrose store in Formby to han [...]

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Coronavirus is killing patients with silent hypoxia, or low oxygen

Physicians say coronavirus patients are suffering from life-threatening oxygen drops while in the emergency room that can lead to their death.Dr Richard Levitan, is an emergency me [...]

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British £58m EuroMillions jackpot winner is revealed as ‘hard-working joiner’ and father-of-one

Here are the ten previous UK winners of the EuroMillions draw so far1. In July 2011, Colin and Chris Weir became Europe's biggest lottery winners when they scooped more than £161m [...]

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Hunt for Porsche driver who fled after truck collided with two police vehicles, killing four cops

A Porsche driver on the run after fleeing the scene of a horror crash that left four police officers dead has been urged to hand himself in.A female senior constable and three male [...]

Health

Health Secretary Matt Hancock admits he ‘can’t promise’ all Britons will be given free face masks

In the House of Commons today, Mr Hancock admitted he 'can't promise' all Britons would receive a free face mask if they became mandatoryHealth Secretary Matt Hancock today admitt [...]

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Health chiefs admit 1,000 Brits may have died from coronavirus in care homes between April 11 and 15

The number of people who died of the coronavirus in care homes England doubled in just five days this month, according to regulators.In a bombshell statement issued today the Care [...]

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US states are weeks away from being able to lift lockdowns, model shows

An influential projection model shows most US states are still weeks away from being able to safely lift coronavirus restrictions - despite five states partially reopening amid the [...]

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Buckingham Palace cancels annual Order of the Garter ceremony and all June investitures

In medieval times, King Edward III was so inspired by tales of King Arthur and the chivalry of the Knights of the Round Table that he set up his own group of honourable knights, ca [...]

Health

Winter wave of coronavirus could be even more devastating than the current crisis, experts say

A second wave of coronavirus this winter could be even more devastating than the current outbreak, scientists have warned. If a surge in COVID-19 cases coincided with the start of [...]

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Coronavirus Australia: Just FOUR people test positive in a day

Just four new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Australia over a 24-hour period, with the country appearing on track to defeat the deadly disease within weeks. Australia's ha [...]

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Ruby Princess doctor told authorities there was NO coronavirus on board before docking in Sydney

Ruby Princess doctor told authorities there was NO coronavirus risk on board the cruise ship that's now linked to 21 COVID-19 deathsThe special commission of inquiry into the Ruby [...]

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Life and Birth viewers are left emotional at baby’s birth

Heart-stopping moment midwife rushes to help a newborn baby struggling to breathe in BBC's Life And Birth - but viewers are distracted by the mother's friend FILMING the deliverySi [...]

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Malcolm Turnbull’s autobiography on sale for $8 – two days after it was released with $55 price tag

TONY ABBOTTTurnbull deposed Abbott as prime minister in a party coup in 2015 and blamed him and his supporters for orchestrating his ousting three years later. He said the Abbott-l [...]

Travel

Faroe Islands offers remote tourism where web users can control a real-life tour guide

'Look left, turn right... jump!' Faroe Islands offers 'remote tourism' - where web users can control a REAL-LIFE tour guideWearing helmet cameras, local guides provide commentary t [...]

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Dad reveals he watched birth of his son on ZOOM due to the coronavirus pandemic

A new father revealed he watched the the birth of his first baby on Zoom after hospitals banned spouses from being in delivery rooms due to the coronavirus pandemic. Marty Gandel [...]

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Coronavirus UK: London transport network running out of cash

Militant union chiefs warn there is 'zero chance' of ramping up Tube services anytime soon amid what they called 'widespread failings' in the protection of drivers during the coron [...]