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The FBI has released footage of the shooting of Oregon militiaman Robert "LaVoy" Finicum. LaVoy Finicum was killed by police on January 26. The video shows...

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The Zika virus is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also carries dengue fever and yellow fever. It was first discovered in Africa in...

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Between three and four million people could be infected with Zika virus in the Americas in 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts. Most will...

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Barbie is getting three new body types in 2016. Mattel, the company behind the iconic plastic toy doll model, is adding "tall, curvy and petite"...

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Actor Joseph Fiennes says he was "shocked" to be cast as Michael Jackson in a TV show for Sky Arts. Joseph Fiennes plays Michael Jackson...

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Japan's Economy Minister Akira Amari has announced he is resigning amid corruption allegations. Akira Amari unexpectedly made the announcement at a press conference in Tokyo...
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It’s a new year, and many people are considering a fresh start. January sees a high number of people moving to a new country,...

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Sweden’s Interior Minister Anders Ygeman has said that his country may reject the asylum applications of up to 80,000 refugees and should prepare to...

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American specialists have urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to take urgent action over the Zika virus, which they say has "explosive pandemic potential". Writing...

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Facebook has reported more than doubled profits in the fourth quarter of 2015. The social media giant’s net profit for the three months to December...

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Samsung profits have been hit by falling sales for its smartphones and semiconductors. The "difficult business environment and slowing IT demand" sent net profit for...

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Fox News has responded to Donald Trump after his decision to boycott the final Republican debate on January 28. The network said in a statement...

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France’s Justice Minister Christiane Taubira has resigned shortly before plans to strip people convicted of terrorism of their citizenship go before parliament. Christiane Taubira was...

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Colin Vearncombe, who performed under the name Black, has died at the age of 53, two weeks after being injured in a car crash. The...

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Ammon Bundy, the leader of an armed militia which has occupied a wildlife refuge in Oregon, has been arrested, police say. One person has been...

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The United States and China say a new UN resolution against North Korea is needed, following Pyongyang's claim that it had successfully tested a...

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In June of 2015, when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down same-sex marriage bans as unconstitutional, everybody knew the ruling would make waves in other realms of the law. One such area is child custody. In 2014, Charlene Ramey separated from her same sex partner, Kimberly Sutton, and filed for parental rights and custody of their son. Shortly after Ramey submitted her petition, Sutton asked district Judge Howard Haralson to dismiss the case. Haralson granted the dismissal but Ramey was persistent and brought her case all the way to the state Supreme Court. This is the court’s decision: Ramey’s relationship with the child was more than that of a nanny, friend or even a family member like an aunt or cousin. “On the contrary” wrote Justice Joseph Watt, “Ramey has been intimately involved in the conception, birth and parenting of their child, at the request and invitation of Sutton.” He added: “Ramey has stood in the most sacred role as parent to their child and always has been referred to as ‘mom’ by their child. The community, school, medical providers and extended family have all known Ramey as ‘the other parent’ all with the knowledge and mutual agreement of Sutton.” Andrew J. Stephenson, a child custody lawyer, had this to say on the subject: “With this landmark US Supreme court ruling, the lower courts must take issues regarding same sex parenting more seriously and really focus on what’s best for the child. I believe the Oklahoma Supreme Court definitely made the correct decision, one that no doubt set a precedent for future cases.” In the majority opinion, Watt continues: “In a separate, concurring opinion Justices James Winchester and Steven Taylor said the agreement between Ramey and Sutton to conceive and care for a child must also be considered. The court must first determine standing based on  agreement of the parties. Then and only then is best interest considered to determine custody or visitation.” The Supreme Court’s ruling overturned the district court’s decision to dismiss Ramey’s case. She now has legal standing to continue to play a role in parenting her son. The Oklahoma chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) had worked on the case with Ramey’s lawyer, Rhonda Telford Naidu, as they appealed the lower court’s rejection up through the state’s higher courts. “I’m really proud of the Oklahoma Supreme Court for giving this case its day in court,” says Troy Stevenson, the executive director of Freedom Oklahoma, an LGBT rights organization. “The worst thing I can imagine is for a child to be ripped away from its mother.” As for Ramey, well, she just seems happy to be able to call her son hers. “Today is an overwhelming day of emotion and joy,” she said hours after the ruling. “Today is relief. Today, our great state  recognized that I have been nothing but true as a mom to my son and our relationship. Today starts another chapter of hope. I love you, son.”

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Donald Trump has announced he will boycott the final Republican presidential debate before the Iowa caucuses. The Republican presidential hopeful accused Fox News debate moderator...

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Tech giant Apple has reported the slowest growth in iPhone sales since the product's 2007 launch. It also warned iPhone sales will fall for the...

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Israel has accused Turkey of buying oil from ISIS, thereby funding the militants' activities. Speaking in Athens, Israel’s Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon said ISIS had...

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Bernie Sanders has said his judgement is as important as the experience of his rival Hillary Clinton. During the last Democratic debate in Iowa a...
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Sometimes, it’s important to make sure your budget is being spent effectively. If you’re not checking that you’re spending only on things you need,...

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Brazil will deploy 220,000 troops in its fight against mosquitoes spreading the Zika virus. The troops will go from home to home handing out leaflets...

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Europe’s stock markets have cut their losses after oil rose back above $30 a barrel, despite another slide in Asia on January 26. London’s FTSE...

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Swedish activist Peter Dahlin, who was detained in China on charges of damaging national security, has been released and deported. The 35-year-old has been held...
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