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US shutdown: Pop-up kitchens offer free food for federal workers

Pop-up kitchens are serving free food to unpaid federal workers as the US government shutdown drags on. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2sz95ob

Boo the Pomeranian dog dies 'from a broken heart'

Boo the Pomeranian showed signs of heart problems after his doggy "best friend" died, his owners say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Cy4ZkZ

Buzzfeed's Trump lawyer report not accurate - Mueller's office

A claim that President Trump told his lawyer to lie is "not accurate", the special counsel says. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FKwfjl

R Kelly and Sony-owned RCA record label end ties - US media

The reported split follows claims of sexual abuse made against the R&B star, which he denies. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FDCWo2

Chicago officer sentenced for murdering black teen Laquan McDonald

Jason Van Dyke is jailed for almost seven years for killing black teenager Laquan McDonald in 2014. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2QVkQz6

Vogue sorry for misidentifying journalist Noor Tagouri

The magazine apologises for mistakenly identifying reporter Noor Tagouri as a Pakistani actress. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2RxVTPr

Kiah Morris case: How far do free speech protections go in the US?

How the First Amendment protected a man accused of harassing a US lawmaker. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Cxkqdb

When America agreed on a border barrier

The battle over the border fence has shut down the government - so how did we get here? from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2W5E3lB

'Don't mess with Mac': International face-off over moose statues

Canada's town of Moose Jaw wants to win back the crown of having the world's tallest moose statue. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2AT8T7U

Four questions about Trump's tower in Moscow that never was

What is the Moscow tower, and why has it become a key point in the Russia inquiry? from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2DjVSpz

Second Kim-Trump summit 'within weeks'

The announcement came after Mr Trump met Kim Jong-un's right-hand man at the White House. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2RWIAau

Elon Musk's Tesla to cut about 3,000 jobs as cars 'too expensive'

The electric carmaker, founded by Elon Musk, says it will cut about 3,000 jobs to boost profits. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2sAoJzA

Mariah Carey and ex-manager accused by ex-assistant of abuse

The singer's former assistant accuses them of subjecting her to "severe sexual harassment and discrimination". from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2DklMti

Pelosi cancels Afghan trip after Trump 'leaks' security details

White House officials risked lawmakers lives by leaking their Afghan flight details, Democrats say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CsNYZj

US citizen arrested for war crimes in Bangladesh 'was only 13'

Mohamed Jubair Monir's family say he is innocent and maintain that he was only 13 during the 1971 war. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Ct3TH9

Pence condemns 'offensive' LGBT criticism of his wife's job

The US vice-president says criticism of his wife's job is an "attack" on religious education. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FDD47d

US teen makes history at Australian Open

American 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova stuns 11th seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to reach the Australian Open fourth round. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2AQTUvk

Syria war: US victims of Manbij 'IS suicide bomber' named

A cryptologist, a soldier and a civilian were among victims of the suicide bombing at a restaurant. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FGUUVW

Fortnite predator 'groomed children on voice chat'

A man is accused of using the hit video game Fortnite to initiate sexual activity with children. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CtbTaT

'IS Beatles': Mother loses high court challenge over evidence

Judges say the UK has no legal duty to protect the lives of two suspected Islamic State fighters. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2RStTp0