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Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return -- Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.

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Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked -- Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.

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Texas offers Trump land for migrant 'deportation facilities' -- The president-elect has repeatedly pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants once in office.

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FBI charges man with alleged plot to bomb New York Stock Exchange -- The Florida resident allegedly planned the attack around the Thanksgiving holiday next week.

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House speaker backs transgender bathroom restrictions on Capitol Hill -- It comes after a Republican congresswoman proposed a ban aimed at the first-ever openly transgender lawmaker.

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Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV's Dr Oz for top roles -- Linda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined up for a healthcare job.

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Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over crypto investments -- New evidence suggests the YouTuber promoted investments without revealing his financial interest in them.

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Alcohol-mimicking drug tested for voice spasm RFK Jr has -- Sodium oxybate can offer temporary relief, in a similar way to drinking alcohol, a trial suggests.

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Trump joins Musk to watch Starship test launch -- The president-elect visited the launch site in Texas to watch the spacecraft's sixth test flight. -- US & Canada

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Riders stuck midair for hours on California park ride -- The spinning ride left 22 people stranded after it encountered technical difficulties. -- US & Canada

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SpaceX rocket launch creates stunning light display - The Falcon 9 rocket was carrying 20 Starlink satellites, which will be used to improve access to the internet. 2 days ago

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Biden first US president to visit Amazon rainforest -- The president on Sunday signed a declaration making 17 November International Conservation Day. -- World

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Meteor lights up night sky over parts of US and Canada -- The American Meteor Society received at least 170 eyewitness reports of the falling star from both countries. -- US & Canada

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Diddy faces more than two dozen lawsuits as he sits in jail -- Criminal charges against the 54-year-old could land him in prison - and the list of accusers is growing -- US & Canada

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Trump and Xi Jinping's 'loving' relationship has soured - can they rebuild it? -- What their dynamic means for the future of US-China relations -- BBC InDepth

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What to know about the Matt Gaetz allegations -- Public pressure is growing to release a congressional ethics report into Gaetz's conduct. -- US & Canada

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Undocumented migrants hope Trump mass deportations only 'for criminals' -- While many are scared, some dismiss the dangers of mass deportations under Donald Trump. -- World

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Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times. -- US & Canada

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Among the president-elect's latest picks are Fox Business host Sean Duffy as transportation secretary. -- US & Canada

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Jose Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, was found guilty by a Georgia judge. -- US & Canada

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The South Carolina mother was convicted of killing her boys by strapping them into a car which she allowed to roll into a lake. -- US & Canada

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The storm is bringing damaging winds, snow and excessive rainfall that could lead to landslides. -- US & Canada

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New York prosecutors have vowed to oppose President-elect Donald Trump's effort to overturn his criminal conviction, however. -- US & Canada

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