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1 February 2017
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Neil Gorsuch nominated by Donald Trump to fill vacancyKnown for bedrock conservative values, judge could tip balance on issues such as abortion, voting rights and religious equality -
David Cameron 'asked Daily Mail owner to sack Paul Dacre over Brexit'BBC Newsnight report claims former prime minister pressed Lord Rothermere to ‘rein in’ editor before EU referendum
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Overhaul to make it easier to buy cheapest rail ticketsScheme aimed at making cheapest tickets easier to buy will wipe out overpriced routes and flag up if two singles are cheaper than return -
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Why I threw swastika golfballs at Donald TrumpHe stage-invaded Kanye, gave Blatter a cash shower, and got cuffed for riling Trump. As Simon Brodkin gets his own TV show, he reveals why Scottish police are the best – and Swiss officers the worst
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When they go low, going high is not enoughNesrine Malik says the left needs to overcome its narcissism of good behaviour
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Mignolet saves Costa penalty to salvage pointSimon Mignolet made up for his earlier error with a penalty save to give Liverpool a 1-1 draw with Chelsea
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Deeney scores winner as Gunners' title hopes fadeYounès Kaboul and Troy Deeney scored the goals that gave Watford their first league win in eight games, beating Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates
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Stories of those who were detained this weekendFollowing the president’s executive order, at least 109 people were held at airports en route to seeing family, moving to the US or just coming home
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The left is stealing from the right's playbook. Call it the Herbal Tea PartyGrassroots activists are studying tactics used by the influential Tea Party in an effort to harden Democrats’ resistance to Donald Trump
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Steve Bell on Enoch Powell and BrexitKenneth Clarke claimed that Enoch Powell, best known for his infamous Rivers of Blood speech, would be surprised to see what had become of the Tories
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In Britain, after 30 years of hollowing-out, government is now seen as invisible or hostile. And those it no longer helps are facing the awful consequencesWe need the state now more than ever. But our belief in it has gone
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Shots of adventurous day-trippers released to mark centenaryHistoric England releases striking images and plans to upgrade national memorial to submariners to mark a decisive moment
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Woman cleared of encouraging partner to shoot crying childEmma Horseman found not guilty over incident in Bristol in which 18-month-old Harry Studley was injured by air rifle pellet
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Cybersecurity experts accused of treasonous links to CIARumours swirl of connection to revelations about US election hacking, as state media says Sergei Mikhailov and Dmitry Dokuchayev ‘betrayed their oath’
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Fox News deletes false tweet after Canadian PM's office intervenesJustin Trudeau’s aide says US network claim that mosque attack suspect was of Moroccan origin ‘spread misinformation … and perpetuates fear and division’
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Denial lawyer on antisemitism and the age of extremesHe became one of the country’s few famous lawyers after representing Princess Diana in her divorce. Now he’s being portrayed on the big screen for his part in the David Irving Holocaust libel trial
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Ken Clarke ensures a quiet leaving do with article 50 fireworksTory former minister was the best part of a funereal debate that left arch-leaver John Redwood on the verge of joyful tears
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Saliva is the secret of frogs uniquely sticky tongues, study revealsFrog saliva switches between being thin and watery as the whip-like tongue hits its target, to thick and sticky as the insect is reeled in, research shows
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Bose-level wireless noise cancelling on a budget24 hours of battery life, good controls and lots of bass will sound great to many, but if you’re a fan of classical music, look elsewhere
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10 ways to tuck in a topThe Mullet, the Viennetta and the Mushroom – a fashion trend for tucking in tops in stylish ways has made getting dressed a minefield. Fear not. With our handy guide, the right way to tuck is crystal clear
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From ‘overlearning’ to going barefootForget practising for hours on end or cramming the night before an exam. Here are some pointers to help you get top results
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BBC journalist describes frustration after injury delayed bird questWound forced BBC journalist to leave Papua New Guinea expedition but he returned later to see birds of paradise
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We met online – back when that was oddMark Gatiss and his husband Ian Hallard star in a play about a gay party that turns toxic. They talk about new threats to equal rights, the Sherlock backlash – and their dog-sitting issues
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Author leads books world's protests against US travel banThe former children’s laureate has turned down all invitations from the US, while Comma Press says in 2018 it will translate only authors from banned nations
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A Woman’s Work by Harriet Harman – a life confronting sexismThe Labour MP’s book includes the subjects most political memoirs leave out, and ends with a feminist manifesto
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The romance of mid-century New YorkWith their carefree joy tempered with moments of poignancy, Harold Feinstein’s shots of ordinary New Yorkers helped kickstart the street photography boom
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Up Helly Aa festival in ShetlandFestival celebrates influence of Scandinavian Vikings in Shetland and culminates with setting a galley on fire
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Nasa auctions archive photosA set of pictures from US space programme, including the first moon landing images, could fetch up to £20,000 at a New York auction next month
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The fall of modern SpainInspired by Cervantes and Velazquez, British photographer Richard Page travelled around Spain documenting a country struggling to recover from economic disaster
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Cold water swimmingThere’s something for everyone at the cold water swimming championships at the lido in Tooting, south London: medals for the fastest, an award for the best hat and a mass jump-in in aid of Crisis, the homelessness charity
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Be fierce, furious, and fight! Join the Raccoons of the Resistance!The Raccoons of the Resistance will help you channel your anger against the actual literal coup in the USA with this handy coup-resisting guide
UK economy Britain faces return to inequality of Thatcher years, says report
UK growth forecast upgraded amid warning over inflation