latest news: February 2020

Saturday 29 February 2020

St David: Ten things about the Patron Saint of Wales

The patron saint of Wales was a teetotal vegetarian who was born in a storm

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Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos

The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North.

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Berlin International Film Festival: Iranian film about executions wins top prize

Director Mohammad Rasoulof is banned from leaving Iran and filmed There Is No Evil in secret.

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Running Stories: 'Running helped me deal with my dad’s suicide'

Katie's dad took his own life in 2017. Now, she is carrying on his legacy by keeping running.

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US election: Is this the best way to pick Trump's challenger?

The way Democrats pick a nominee takes months, costs a fortune and doesn't even lead to high turnout.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'railways'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "railways"

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Into the Wild: Why tourists are risking their lives to visit a bus

Five more tourists were rescued trying to reach a bus made famous by Into the Wild. Why do they do it?

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One-armed potter: 'I just muddle my way through'

Gary Fulton lost the use of his right arm in a motorcycle accident that nearly killed him.

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6 Music Festival: 'When bands smash guitars it breaks my heart'

6 Music Festival acts on the "chaotic" highs and lows of being a musician in 2020.

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War of words as Nigerian English gets Oxford recognition

Not everyone is happy that the Oxford English Dictionary now includes several unique Nigerian words.

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St David: Ten things about the Patron Saint of Wales

The patron saint of Wales was a teetotal vegetarian who was born in a storm

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The Islanders Are Saying Goodbye to Brooklyn

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At CPAC, Trump Takes Aim at Rivals

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Biden Wins in South Carolina, Adding New Life to His Candidacy

By BY JONATHAN MARTIN AND ALEXANDER BURNS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2I7NCdQ

Joe Biden wins South Carolina primary with overwhelming support.

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After 12 hours, the polls in South Carolina have closed.

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A crowd waits for Warren in Houston: ‘I just love her energy.’

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Looking to Super Tuesday, Buttigieg campaigns in Nashville.

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South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win

It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign.

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NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition

A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.

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Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos

The government takes over services from Sunday which were previously operated by Arriva Rail North.

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South Carolina primary: Joe Biden projected to win

It comes as a major boost to the former vice-president's flagging presidential campaign.

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NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition

A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.

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Friday 28 February 2020

Laura Kuenssberg: Decade that shattered trust in politics

Laura Kuenssberg explores the scandals that shook faith in elites at the start of the 21st century.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: T-Mobile CEO on new unlimited data plan

T-Mobile CEO on new unlimited data plan

T-Mobile CEO John Legere on celebrity advertisements and the company’s unlimited data plan.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: UPS CEO urges Congress to pass TPP

UPS CEO urges Congress to pass TPP

David Abney, UPS CEO, discusses why the company will lobby members of Congress to pass the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Notre Dame Legend Lou Holtz: Most important election in my lifetime

Notre Dame Legend Lou Holtz: Most important election in my lifetime

Former Notre Dame Football Coach Lou Holtz on the 2016 presidential race and the upcoming college football season.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Regulations, taxes putting U.S. business at a disadvantage globally?

Regulations, taxes putting U.S. business at a disadvantage globally?

Former Home Depot CEO Bob Nardelli and Recon Capital CIO Kevin Kelly on the state of U.S. retail.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Does God belong in the boardroom?

Does God belong in the boardroom?

Vident Financials Jerry Bowyer argues morality is the foundation of a free-market system..

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Steve Forbes breaks down Clinton’s economic plan

Steve Forbes breaks down Clinton’s economic plan

Forbes Media Chairman Steve Forbes on Hillary Clinton’s economic plan.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Wolf on Clinton infrastructure plan: Not about just more government

Wolf on Clinton infrastructure plan: Not about just more government

32 Advisors CEO Robert Wolf breaks down Hillary Clinton's economic plan.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Ed Rensi: Small businesses are under tremendous pressure now

Ed Rensi: Small businesses are under tremendous pressure now

Former McDonald's USA CEO Ed Rensi on job creation, the debate over a minimum wage increase, the economy and the legacy of Ray Kroc at McDonald's.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Rock and Roll HOF CEO on museum’s impact on Cleveland

Rock and Roll HOF CEO on museum’s impact on Cleveland

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO Greg Harris on the museum’s current exhibit and its impact on Cleveland.

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Trending FOX BUSINESS News: Lew Eisenberg on Trump’s fundraising plan

Lew Eisenberg on Trump’s fundraising plan

RNC Finance Chairman Lew Eisenberg on Donald Trump’s campaign fundraising plan.

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Photo: Bernie Sanders high fives tiny supporter.

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Why Bernie Scares Me

By BY BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/399yGrj

Gerald Krone, a Negro Ensemble Company Founder, Dies at 86

By BY NEIL GENZLINGER from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/3aeeJjh

Who Will Care For Society’s Forgotten?

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Joe Biden Needs a Win in South Carolina. Will He Get It?

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We Don’t Really Know How Many People Have Coronavirus

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Tom Steyer showered South Carolina in political spending. Will it pay off?

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Celine: Fall 2020

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Leap Year: What it's like being born on 29 February?

People around the world tell us what it's like being born on 29 February.

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Walkout as Polanksi wins 'best director' at Césars

The Polish-French director is wanted in the US for the statutory rape of a 13-year-old in the 1970s.

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Knife offenders lack male role models, says senior police officer

Senior officers says it is "too easy" to blame cuts, social media and drugs for a rise in offences.

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The decade that shattered trust in politics

Laura Kuenssberg explores the scandals that shook faith in elites at the start of the 21st century.

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Thursday 27 February 2020

Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean

Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down.

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Road schemes may face Heathrow-style court action

Environmentalists could try to block new road plans if they fail to take climate targets into account.

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Gambling industry 'needs tougher regulation'

The government is being urged to do more to tackle problem gambling by beefing up oversight of the industry.

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Philippines volcano: Residents return to visit island

Philippines residents who briefly return to homes near the Taal volcano find haunting scenes.

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Crystal Palace dinosaurs added to 'at risk' register

Historic England says it doesn't want the replicas at Crystal Palace Park "to become extinct again".

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How making a violin brought these two together

When Nashville musician Amanda asked violinmaker Ray to make her one, little did she know where it would lead.

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Quiz of the week: Remember much about the big fight?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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Leap years and why we need them

It's a leap year which means there's an extra day in the calendar - 29 February 2020. But why do we need it?

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Meet the Hatton Garden jeweller who rappers go to

Hatton Garden jeweller Abtin Abbassi has clients including London rappers Krept and Young Adz.

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Contemplating the Fens through art

Heather and Ivan Morison's sculpture MOTHER... opens at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire.

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The boss who put everyone on 70K

A tech boss introduced a $70,000 minimum salary for all his staff - by cutting his own wages. Five years, on he has no regrets.

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Afghanistan conflict: US-Taliban deal raises hope for peace

A long-awaited accord between the US and the Taliban is greeted cautiously by a war-weary population.

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The crisis forcing mothers to give away their babies

Venezuela's economic crisis is driving some mothers unable to feed their children to drastic measures.

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'We can enjoy life without sound'

A woman who started to lose her hearing as a child is trying to change perceptions about deafness.

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Greta Thunberg: Who is the teenage climate change activist?

The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.

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Protecting whales from the noise people make in the ocean

Oil drilling and construction is creating a din for sealife - new tech is hoping to turn the volume down.

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Democrats thrive in the shadow of a Whole Foods. Here’s why that may be trouble.

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No, Not Sanders, Not Ever

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With a Rebel Yell, New York Revs Up Its War on Idling Vehicles

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Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'

The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests.

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The Papers: Virus raises fears over economy and major events

Friday's papers say mass UK gatherings may be restricted due to the spread of coronavirus.

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Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'

The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests.

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The Papers: Virus raises fears over economy and major events

Friday's papers say mass UK gatherings may be restricted due to the spread of coronavirus.

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Wednesday 26 February 2020

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ Meets an Arena Full of Students

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Justice Dept. Establishes Office to Denaturalize Immigrants

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1,000 Workers, Go Home: Companies Act to Ward Off Coronavirus

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Trump Exploits Children Exploited by the Sex Trade

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David Roback, a Founder of the Band Mazzy Star, Is Dead at 61

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Bloomberg’s sponsored content on meme accounts pushes Instagram’s boundaries.

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Women in Mexico Are Urged to Disappear for a Day in Protest

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Claire Bretécher, Satirical French Cartoonist, Dies at 79

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South Carolina debate drew more than 15 million viewers.

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Tribal Nation Condemns ‘Desecration’ to Build Border Wall

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Australian Rules Football Confronts C.T.E.

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Obama denounces a Republican super PAC’s deceptive anti-Biden ad.

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The 2020 Democratic Primary Is Giving Some Republicans Déjà Vu

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Weinstein Was Convicted. Can D.A. Vance Now Win Over His Critics?

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China’s Rover Finds Layers of Surprise Under Moon’s Far Side

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More Than 15 Million Tuned In for CBS’s Democratic Debate

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'Go big' to tackle regional inequalities, report urges

Levelling up disadvantaged parts of the UK will require long-term thinking and investment, a new report says.

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Court may upset Heathrow third runway plans

A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account.

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Government pledges £236m to help rough sleepers

The money will go towards accommodation, but Labour says No 10 underestimates the scale of the issue.

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Scientists aim to spot abusers from their hands

A study hopes to discover whether our hands are truly unique by looking at anatomical differences.

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Teenager's remains found in lion enclosure at Pakistani zoo

Muhammad Bilal's relatives said he went missing while searching for grass to use as cattle fodder.

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Buy now, pay later 'growing fast' amid debt fears

A report says services such as Klarna are booming among online shoppers despite concerns for young consumers.

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