Donald Trump denies being a racist after 'shithole' row
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Today's Headlines January 15
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Donald Trump denies being a racist after 'shithole' row
He told reporters that he is the "least racist person" after row broke out over "shithole" remark.
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Hawaii told to fix its alert system after false missile alarm
The US media regulator says the error that produced panic in the state was "absolutely unacceptable".
North and South Korea discuss sending art troupe to Winter Olympics
Among those at the talks is the leader of North Korea's all-female state troupe, the Moranbong Band.
Looking for my brother
Amer hasn't heard from his brother Mohamed since he was arrested and put in an IS jail.
 
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US plan is 'slap of the century', says Abbas
The Palestinian president calls Donald Trump's Middle East peace efforts the "slap of the century".
Sport
Ryan Giggs: Manchester United legend set to be named Wales manager
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs is set to be appointed the new manager of Wales, succeeding Chris Coleman on a four-year contract.
Liverpool v Man City: Energy, belief and fantastic finishing - how Reds won it
Liverpool show the way to beat Manchester City, but not every team can do it their way, says MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy
Williams knocked out by Swiss Bencic in Melbourne
Belinda Bencic says it was an "amazing feeling" to beat 2017 runner-up Venus Williams in the first round of the Australian Open.
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The missing - consequences of Trump's immigration crackdown
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Ashley Judd: I was not frightened of Harvey Weinstein
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Looking for my brother
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Japan's elaborate manhole covers
Magazine
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The serial killer and two unsolved murders
Unravelling a 40-year-old mystery
Business
Facebook plans major changes to news feed
CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he plans to make posts from businesses, brands and media less prominent.
Carillion crisis: Creditors due to hold Whitehall talks
Carillion's creditors are due to meet government officials in a last ditch bid to prevent collapse.
 
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Technology
CES 2018: Merge Blaster mixes real world with game
A hi-tech toy gun lets gamers play virtual reality-style games without having to wear a headset.
CES 2018: CarWink emojis seek to replace driver hand gestures
A small display that shows images offers motorists a new way to communicate to each other.
Capital
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Why a side-gig can be harder for women
Women are less likely to start businesses – here are some tips that can help
 
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The business of wellness
The ideas underpinning the latest healthy eating craze
Culture
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Creating a steel saree
Experimenting with traditional Indian dress
 
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The world’s first good robot album?
Hello World features everything from cowboy sci-fi to Europop
Earth
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BBC Earth nominated for Lovie Awards
A finalist in three categories ‘honouring the best of the European internet'
 
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New BBC Earth film coming soon
Earth: One Amazing Day, the long awaited sequel to box-office hit Earth
Future
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The secret behind successful countries
Can you measure the world’s greatest countries?
 
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What is 'heterosexuality'?
It used to have a very different meaning
Travel
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Mongolia's alternative to crisps
‘They’re addictive’
 
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Mississippi confronts its violent past
'There was really no choice in the matter – we tell the truth'
 
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