Shackled children found in Perris, California home
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Today's Headlines January 16
Top News Stories
Shackled children found in Perris, California home
Two parents are arrested after police find in their house 13 people who were allegedly held captive.
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Donald Trump takes on Dick Durbin over 'racial slur'
The US president says he has been "totally misrepresented" by a senator who said he used a racial slur.
Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dies suddenly aged 46
The Irish musician, who was 46, led the band to international success in the 1990s.
Venezuela helicopter attack: Pilot Oscar Pérez in bloody siege
The ex-policeman is accused of leading an armed rebellion involving a helicopter and grenades.
 
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Firefighter catches child from burning building
Footage captures the moment a child was dropped from a burning building in Georgia.
Sport
Konta beats Brengle to reach Australian Open second round
Britain's Johanna Konta makes swift progress into the second round of the Australian Open with victory over American Madison Brengle.
Man City end pursuit of Arsenal forward Sanchez
Manchester City decide not to pursue their interest in signing Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez.
I was sexually abused by ex-US team doctor - Biles
Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles says she was sexually abused by former Team USA gymnastics sports doctor Larry Nassar.
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Firefighter catches child from burning building
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Trump's alleged race remarks 'a punch in the guts'
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Wallaby hops across Sydney Harbour Bridge
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What were you wearing? Rape victims' clothes exhibited
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'Floating on air' after surgeons remove 19kg tumour
Watch surgeons as they remove a 19.5kg tumour from a woman's body.
Business
Carillion: Small firms count the cost of collapse
The construction giant spent £1bn a year with local suppliers, but many will now not be paid for work done.
Ford to boost investment in electric cars by 2022
The firm says it will have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its range within five years.
 
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Technology
Ford to boost investment in electric cars by 2022
The firm says it will have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its range within five years.
Denmark Facebook sex video: More than 1,000 young people charged
They are accused of sharing explicit videos of two 15-year-olds via Facebook Messenger.
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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Why selfies can be a force for good
Can they empower marginalised groups and help to understand ‘fake news’?
 
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Creating a steel saree
Experimenting with traditional Indian dress
Earth
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How feeling bad changes the brain
There are some unexpected downsides
 
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BBC Earth nominated for Lovie Awards
A finalist in three categories ‘honouring the best of the European internet'
Future
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How feeling bad changes your brain
There are some unexpected downsides
 
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The secret behind successful countries
Can you measure the world’s greatest countries?
Travel
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The best city for enterprising expats
‘If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere’
 
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Mongolia's surprising snack food
‘They’re addictive’
 
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