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Head of Ohio's teacher pension fund retires Sunday, saying fund is strong despite staff vacancies
The outgoing head of Ohio’s troubled teacher retirement system said she's leaving the fund in strong fiscal condition despite turmoil at the top that her successor will inherit
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Katy Brand addresses Gregg Wallace’s ‘crass’ MasterChef remark after clip resurfaces
‘The video online is a pretty accurate representation of my recollection of what happened,’ comedian said
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Heidi Alexander appointed new transport secretary after Louise Haigh resigns
Heidi Alexander was previously a justice minister and served as Sadiq Khan’s deputy transport mayor between 2018 and 2021
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Yacht rock gets celebrated — smoothly, of course — in new documentary
The stress of Thanksgiving is over
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From T-shirts to thongs, how indie film merchandise became a hot commodity
Merchandise is nothing new
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PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Friday, November 29, 2024
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
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Watch moment MPs vote in favour of historic assisted dying legislation
Assisted dying could be legalised in England and Wales after a historic vote saw proposed legislation clear its first hurdle in Parliament.
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PHOTO COLLECTION: France Notre Dame
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
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Assisted dying bill passes after vote paving the way for historic change
MPs were brought to tears in five hours of intense debate over assisted dying
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Cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought banana art for $6.2 million eats the fruit in Hong Kong
A cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had bought a piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, for $6.2 million last week ate the fruit in Hong Kong on Friday
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The true story behind Joy, the Netflix IVF movie leaving viewers in tears
Film follows the journey of scientists Robert Edwards, Patrick Steptoe and Jean Purdy in their tireless development of the scientific breakthrough
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Trump’s health secretary pick RFK Jr shows Americans how to cook Thanksgiving turkey ‘the MAHA way’
RFK Jr deep-fried the turkey while standing barefoot next to the boiling vat of tallow
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Friend of British survivors of Red Sea yacht disaster criticises rescue delay
Colin Sharratt and Sally Jones were rescued on Monday but Briton Tarig Sinada is still missing
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Okonjo-Iweala given 2nd term as WTO chief as Trump's return looms over trade body's future
The World Trade Organization chief says she’s “eager” to work with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his trade team, while taking a wait-and-see stance about Trump’s plans to impose new tariffs on goods from other countries including China, Mexico and Canada
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Russian defence minister makes unannounced visit to North Korea to deepen military ties
Andrey Belousov lands in Pyongyang after Ukrainian defence minister meets South Korean president in Seoul
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Rod Stewart admits Glastonbury Legends performance will cost him a ‘fortune’
Veteran rocker will perform in the teatime Legends slot on Sunday, June 29
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World at most dangerous point in 40 years, MI6 chief warns
If Vladimir Putin allowed to reduce Ukraine to vassal state he will not stop there, Richard Moore says
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Four new millionaires yet to claim winnings as National Lottery urges punters to check tickets
Only 22 out of 26 newly-made UK millionaires have claimed their winnings from Friday’s special draw
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Young mother killed after being knocked off e-bike in hit-and-run is named
Alana Armstrong, who was mother to a six-year-old son, was killed in a hit-and-run crash
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The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps
Five years after a catastrophic fire reduced Notre Dame Cathedral to a smoldering shell, the Associated Press entered the Gothic masterpiece for a first glimpse of its fully restored interiors during a visit with French President Emmanuel Macron that was broadcast to the public
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Assisted dying bill: How did my MP vote?
The Terminally Ill Adults Bill has passed by a majority of 55 votes, with MPs split among parties
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Father guilty of murdering brother-in-law and stabbing wife in Isle of Skye shooting spree
Finlay MacDonald denied murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to murder to his wife and another couple, insisting he was suffering from an ‘abnormality of mind’
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Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end, leaving widespread damage in its wake
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close Saturday, bringing an end to a season that saw 11 hurricanes compared to the average seven, billions of dollars in damage and deaths and destruction hundreds of miles from where storms came ashore on the U.S. Gulf Coast
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MP Adnan Hussain booed for bringing up winter fuel payment cut during assisted dying debate
Independent MP Adnan Hussain was booed for bringing up Labour’s winter fuel payment cut during the assisted dying debate on Friday (29 November).
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I’m a Celeb: Rylan Clark hits back at cruel comments about ‘good friend’ Tulisa Contostavlos’ appearance
‘If she wants to do anything to her face or body that’s entirely up to her,’ the presenter said
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Transformers fans ‘horrified’ at the idea of Elon Musk buying Hasbro
Musk showed interest in buying Hasbro following criticism about their handling of ‘Dungeons and Dragons’
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Mauritius orders review of Chagos Islands deal as Starmer’s plan dealt another blow
Uncertainty over the Chagos deal deepens as Mauritius launches independent review
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments over Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on the constitutionality of Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
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Longtime ex-mayor dies in horror car crash on way to visit family ahead of Thanksgiving
Mike Morgan, 77, served six terms as mayor of Camarillo
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Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limits
Donald Trump is creating a National Energy Council that he says will establish U.S. “energy dominance” around the world