Hurricane Florence: 'Life-threatening' storm starts to lash US
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Today's Headlines September 13
Top News Stories
Hurricane Florence: 'Life-threatening' storm starts to lash US
Officials warn Hurricane Florence could kill "a lot of people" as it nears the US East Coast.
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'Gas-related explosions' set fire to homes near Boston
At least one person was killed when dozens of homes and business burst into flames, officials said.
Trump says US under 'no pressure' for China trade deal
The comments follow reports that the US and China may hold talks on the escalating trade conflict.
The Skripal suspects' walk through Salisbury
Two suspects in the poisoning of a Russian ex-spy in the UK have said they were merely tourists.
Hockney painting set for record $80m
One of the British artist's most recognisable works is to be sold at auction in November.
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Sport
Will Golovkin-Alvarez be 'fight of the century'?
Why is this weekend's match-up between Gennady Golovkin and Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez - which you can follow on BBC Radio 5 live - being called the "fight of the century"?
Serena Williams: Jamie Murray says men do not get preferential treatment
Jamie Murray says claims men are treated more leniently than women by tennis umpires is "a bit far-fetched".
Singapore Grand Prix 2018: Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel says he is his own 'biggest enemy'
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel says he is his own "biggest enemy" in his title fight with Lewis Hamilton this year.
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Hurricane Florence: What it’s like as the storm sets in
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Being 18 on UK's Rathlin Island
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Skripal suspects deny involvement in Salisbury Novichok poisoning
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Zakynthos rockfall: Greece tourists film aftermath of cliff collapse
Magazine
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'How I escaped the priest who abused me'
Chile's abuse scandal began when Dr James Hamilton spoke out about being abused by a priest, Fernando Karadima.
Business
Trump says US under 'no pressure' for China trade deal
The comments follow reports that the US and China may hold talks on the escalating trade conflict.
MPs say RBS boss 'withheld information' about alleged criminality
But Ross McEwan says he replied in "good faith" to questions about alleged criminal activity.
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Technology
Apple iPhone XS unveiled alongside fall-detecting Watch
Three new iPhone models are revealed plus a fall-detecting smartwatch.
Fear book: Amazon glitch mixes in L Ron Hubbard novel reviews
Reviews of a book by the founder of scientology are posted to Fear, about President Trump's White House.
Capital
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Should you start your day at 2:30am?
Mark Wahlberg is an extreme early bird – but does it make you more productive?
 
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Getting paid leave if your pet dies
Should our bosses owe us time off to grieve when our animals pass away? 
Culture
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A heist thriller for best picture?
The director of 12 Years a Slave is back with a popcorn film
 
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Chalamet’s next role is ‘Oscar bait’
The heartthrob is award-worthy in a new film – but Steve Carell steals the show
Earth
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The worst storm in British history?
It caused havoc across swathes of the country
 
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The world's most extreme dog patrol
The beauty of the Arctic as seen by Greenland's elite dog sled team
Future
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A huge hangar built for a flying giant
It was a race against time to build it
 
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The world’s most popular contraception?
Despite its controversial past, it remains the best option for many women
Travel
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The clock that’s (almost) never on time
The story is legendary in Edinburgh, but remains a riddle for many first-timers
 
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The strange story behind Canary Wharf
Have you ever considered where this London neighbourhood gets its name?
 
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