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Mr Whitaker, who replaced Jeff Sessions, is facing calls to recuse himself from the Russia inquiry.

The president alleged voter fraud, without any evidence, in a contested US Senate race in Florida.

The man charged the rings to her credit card and the couple broke up a few months after the proposal.

Gary Mackay-Steven's clinical finish secures Aberdeen's win as they overtake visitors Hibernian into fifth place in the Scottish Premiership.

Head coach Eddie Jones wants his England team to "make the movie" rather than sit and watch it when they face New Zealand.

The deadly collapse of a dilapidated apartment building has traumatised Marseille.

The endangered African wild dog will enthral TV viewers when it features in David Attenborough's new Dynasties series.

Anita Cenerini fought for years to have her son's death recognised as linked to his active duty.

Juan Emilio Cheyre is the most senior figure held accountable so far for Pinochet-era abuses.

US Democrats have opened a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over claims that he sought political help from Ukraine.

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

A caravan of migrants who claim they are fleeing poverty and violence is making its way to the US border.

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Eighty years ago the Nazis' persecution of the Jews suddenly turned violent. Ruth Winkelmann still remembers it vividly.

Shaina West says she's hoping to see more diversity in the stunt industry.

Nearly 4,000 tourists are evacuated from the ancient city of Petra as floodwaters reach 4m (13ft).

The youngest congresswoman flexes her millennial credentials by waiting for her salary before renting.

Cesar Sayoc is accused of sending mail bombs to critics of US President Donald Trump.

One fire is acknowledged to be the state's most destructive, as another doubles in size.

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