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Wednesday
18 January 2017
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Repealing act would leave 32m without health coverage, analysis findsRepealing the Affordable Care Act would also double cost of insurance premiums over next decade, though estimate doesn’t account for a replacement plan
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Apprentice contestant Summer Zervos sues for defamationSuit calls president-elect sexual predator as Zervos demands he ‘vindicate her reputation’ by admitting to allegations that he groped her -
Barack Obama transfers $500m to Green Climate Fund in attempt to protect Paris dealNew instalment leaves $2bn owing, with Donald Trump expected to cease any further payments -
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A burden even Obama couldn't escapeIf you want to know what white male privilege looks like, look at the podium on inauguration day. No black man could be elected with Trump’s life story
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How celebrities will protest around Trump's inaugurationStars from Katy Perry to Cher will be involved in protests, telethons and concerts to show their lack of support for the new US president
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An unfiltered look into the world's elite and powerfulOnce classified reports could go viral, US diplomats thought twice about what they wrote – and foreign contacts were careful with what they told diplomats
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As a former pro, Golf Magazine's Most Beautiful Women makes me shudderAs well as the obvious point that golf in a bikini is uncomfortable, objectifying athletes does nothing for the sport we love
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Tomlin calls Brown 'selfish and inconsiderate' over Facebook broadcastSteelers coach apologises for bad language after Sunday’s game but says Brown was ‘foolish’ to post locker-room video to Facebook
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World No 1 Angelique Kerber struggles into third roundThe world No1’s passage into the third round was complicated by her fellow German who put up a good fight on Rod Laver Arena
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The Seattle Seahawks' decline is an inside jobThe Super Bowl window for Russell Wilson and his team hasn’t closed yet but their offensive line needs to get up to speed before their defensive stars fade
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Hall of Fame first baseman pardoned by ObamaHall of Fame first baseman was one of 273 individuals granted a second chance by the outgoing president on Tuesday
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On Friday Donald Trump will pledge to meet the high demands the presidential office. The sacred US constitution is in for a blistering timeHow will Trump uphold the constitution when he’s a threat to it?
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Believe it or not, Barack Obama had Israel's best interest at heartThough he detested Netanyahu, Obama was the most pro-Israel president since Truman. Trump, on the other hand, will drive a stake through hopes of peace
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Obama paved the way for Trump when he sided with the bankersDon’t blame it all on racism. During the financial crash Obama sided with the bankers, not people losing their homes – making Trump’s victory possible
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Obama's White House, by official photographer Pete SouzaPete Souza, the official White House photographer for Barack Obama, looks back at some of his favourite images from the last eight years
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Wife of gunman charged with aiding and abetting attackNoor Salman, widow of Omar Mateen, appears in court over accusations of engaging in ‘misleading conduct’ toward local officers and FBI agents
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Boycott grows as Donald Trump meets Martin Luther King IIIAs son of civil rights hero attends Trump Tower for ‘constructive’ meeting, more than 30 Democrats say they will not attend on Friday after Trump spat with John Lewis
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Compensation battle stalls for families of victimsMalaysia Airlines has received millions in insurance for the plane’s loss – yet relatives are still embroiled in court cases
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Prime minister says Brexit will mean quitting single market and court systemPrime minister gives tough speech outlining government’s 12 priorities for Brexit negotiations as EU leaders warn that country is heading for ‘hard Brexit’
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Parts of US heating faster than rest of worldJohn Abraham: A new study shows the Northeast USA will reach the dangerous 2°C warming threshold faster than most of the rest of the planet
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Great moments from past presidential inaugurationsAs Donald Trump prepares to become the 45th president of the United States, we take a look back at some of the best moments from previous inaugurations
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A fiery ride and art restorationThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of photo highlights from around the world, including a ritual in honour of a saint in Spain, and work on a Mexican mural
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Eight standout collections from MilanThe key trends and shows to know from Milan menswear AW17 fashion week
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Common and the National sign up for anti-Trump inauguration showGig organised by Planned Parenthood is one of a number in the US capital to protest swearing-in of Trump, who voiced pro-life ideas during his campaign
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The last human being to walk on the moonAmerican astronaut who was the last human being to walk on the moon
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Tribute act B-Street Band pull out of Trump inauguration galaMusicians bow to criticism from fans and withdraw from ball hosted by groups from Springsteen’s home state of New Jersey, despite event’s non-partisan roots
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Architect leaves $83m fortune, will revealsBritish-Iraqi architect behind London 2012 aquatics centre leaves £1.7m to relatives and £500,000 to business partner
Chelsea Manning Obama commutes prison sentence
Profile How Manning lifted lid on US wars and military justice
Opinion Manning has suffered enough. Obama did the right thing
Oscar López Rivera Commutation for Puerto Rico political prisoner