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The suspect is named as Nikolas Cruz, 19, an ex-student at the school who had been expelled. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2Hc2hTv

US Senator Chris Murphy called for action to be taken to prevent shootings shortly after the Florida school attack on Thursday. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2o8oFVg

French researchers studied effects of highly-processed foods, such as cakes, bread and chicken nuggets. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2HhnFa4

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma resigns, bringing nine troubled years in office to an end. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2HeTMHm

The defence secretary points finger at Kremlin for Ukraine attack, which also hit British businesses. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2Bx7fdo

Snapchat's changes have sparked a backlash as users complain that it is more difficult to use. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2o9p7T1

Boys born in the richest areas are likely to outlive those born in the poorest by 8.4 years, a study says. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2EsvEmT

Draft text had suggested UK would lose access to single market if it broke EU laws during transition. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2F4EjZJ

The head of the MDC was for decades a strong opponent of former President Robert Mugabe. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2o0gpYi

Government, regulators and "financial vultures" are criticised by an MPs' report into steel pensions. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CmtIGy

A dog thrown into a rubbish truck survives struggling against compacter blades and piles of rubbish. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2o09gHb

The deputy PM's affair prompts the prime minister to ban sex between ministers and their staff. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2sA2JYK

One teenager describes driving at speeds of 135mph when he was under age. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2BuPj2I

Several papers highlight a new study that indicates process food increase a person's cancer risk. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2F5pwyc

Your morning briefing for Thursday 15 February 2018. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2syndRs

The class aiming to improve people's mental health by teaching them how to ad-lib. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2F1DgK5

Winning photos from the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2CmmPoG

A samba school seals top prize with a lurid attack on corruption and social ills in Brazil. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2o8aWOe

Outdoors groups say magnetic fastenings on phone cases and clothes can interfere with compasses. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2Hgarum

Pets get treated to cinema and swimming pools as China welcomes the Year of the Dog. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2Ew6FPq

The filmmakers wanted one of the characters to appear in the new film looking as they did in 1982. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2GeSue1

We hear from multi-level marketing, or MLM success stories, as well as women who say they've lost thousands of pounds. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2EpTKdY

A reconstruction is made of the saint's face, based on human remains thought to belong to him. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2syyhOG

Journalist Sali Hughes hopes donating toiletries to Beauty Banks will help fight hygiene poverty. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2HdfStQ

Airbus' improved earnings clouded by plane troubles European planemaker Airbus says its earnings improved last year but it was hindered by further problems, both to its long-troubled military aircraft program as well as more recent engine problems on its single-aisle models.

Nepal prime minister resigns, paving way for new government Nepal's prime minister has resigned after his party lost parliamentary elections, paving the way for a new government to take power.

Myanmar government under Suu Kyi cracks down on journalists When five Myanmar journalists were sentenced to decade-long prison terms for reporting on an alleged military-run chemical weapons factory a few years ago, Aung San Suu Kyi — then an opposition lawmaker — condemned the harsh punishments as "very excessive."

UN: Afghan civilian casualties decreased 9 percent in 2017 The number of civilians killed and wounded in the war in Afghanistan declined last year, but the number of deaths from airstrikes was on the rise, according to a new United Nations report released on Thursday.

Cleric behind bombing in Indonesian capital goes on trial A key ideologue for Islamic State militants in Indonesia has gone on trial for ordering a 2016 suicide bombing and gun attack in Jakarta that killed eight people including the four attackers.

Parliament rejects call for firing of Australia's deputy PM Australia's beleaguered deputy prime minister has withstood a parliamentary vote that would have called for his firing after revelations of a relationship with a former staffer.

Duterte offers kill bounty for rebels to save on war costs The Philippine president has offered a nearly $500 bounty for each communist rebel killed by government forces to save on anti-insurgency costs and says insurgents are easier to hit than birds because they have bigger heads.

Venezuela to reopen Miami consulate ahead of election Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro says he's reopening the country's consulate in Miami, citing requests from fellow citizens who want to vote in the upcoming presidential election.

Solar storm could strike Earth Thursday: What you need to know A solar storm is forecast to hit Earth early Thursday after the sun unleashed a powerful solar flare — a burst of high-energy radiation — over the weekend.

Kim Jong Un lives in fear of preventative strike by US, defector says A former high-ranking official in the North Korean regime said Wednesday that dictator Kim Jong Un's recent overtures to South Korea have come out of fear that the U.S. will launch a preventative strike against him.

Christian churches in Australia are calling for a Religious Freedom Act that would limit and override the anti-discrimination laws across their states and territories. from CBNNews.com http://ift.tt/2BtZGUA

'Plogging' trend combines fitness and cleaning The Scandinavian pastime burns about 288 calories.

Husband takes 'dudeoir' photos to cheer up wife diagnosed with cancer When it comes to Valentine’s Day, most husbands choose to go the traditional route — chocolates, flowers, maybe some jewelry, a sappy greeting card.

Valentine’s Day: Weird facts about the day of lovers Valentine's Day hasn't always been the romantic holiday it is today. With possible roots in martyrdom and animal sacrifice, historians dispute the origins and evolution of this day of love.

Finnish snowboarding coach knits mid-Olympics, Twitter goes wild He says the craft "keeps the mood light" through stressful competitions.

Olympian Chloe Kim jokes that she didn’t cry after winning gold because she wanted to preserve eyeliner Olympians, they're just like us.

Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day share the same date this year, and the Twitterverse is confused For the first time since 1945, Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day share the same date, and it’s posing a peculiar problem for some members of the Christian faith.

Mothers claim daycare waxed their toddlers' eyebrows “I can imagine her calling out ‘mommy’ and I wasn’t there to protect her. I failed her. But I refuse to let this go unnoticed."

How to train like Chloe Kim or Shaun White — on your trampoline Did you know trampoline exercises are crucial for Winter Olympians?

Having a bad day? The average American has 60 per year, study says The survey of 2,000 working Americans examined how we deal with stress, what exactly a “bad day” consists of and what effect it has on our health.

Celebrities react to Florida school shooting At least 17 people were killed Wednesday in a deadly shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, officials said.

Wendy Williams gives fans a health update after canceling shows Wendy Williams doesn’t have the flu as of yet, but she is feeling sick enough to stay off her talk-show stage.

Chelsea Handler blasts Republicans for Florida high school shooting, says they 'have blood on their hands' Just hours after a lone gunman open fired on students in a Florida high school, killing at least 17, comedian Chelsea Handler took to twitter to capitalize on the tragic incident and blame Republicans, saying that they now “have blood on their hands.”

Scott Baio's 'Charles in Charge' costar details more allegations of abuse Former “Charles in Charge” actor Alexander Polinsky has pushed his allegations against Scott Baio even further. After previously claiming physical abuse, the actor made allegations of sexual harassment as well.

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'The Walking Dead' Season 8 will feature first 'fully nude' zombie The walkers on AMC’s “The Walking Dead” murder, eat people and terrorize to no end. However, until now, they’ve always had the decency to cover up.

'Black Panther' star gets emotional, cries discussing terminally ill child fans With all eyes on the upcoming opening of Marvel’s latest super hero film, “Black Panther,” the stars are becoming more and more aware of the immense pressure that such a high-profile role has.

Internal conversation paints triggered New York Times staffers as ‘parodies of hypersensitive liberal journalists’ An internal conversation among New York Times employees has been leaked, peeling back the curtain to reveals no end to micro-aggression by triggered employees at the Old Gray Lady.

Fantasia Barrino mourns the shooting death of her 18-year-old nephew Fantasia Barrino shared some incredibly sad news with her fans on social media Wednesday. The Grammy-winning singer publicly mourned the death of her 18-year-old nephew, Tyquan Vonricco Washington.

Genie Bouchard returns to pose in racy snaps for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Genie Bouchard is back.

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africans awoke to a nation without Jacob Zuma as president for the first time in nine years on Thursday, released from the burden of a compromised leader who darkened the dreams and aspirations of the post-apartheid "Rainbow Nation". from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2F5ZDOK

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to keep up pressure on North Korea until Pyongyang abandons its nuclear and missile programs, Japan's foreign ministry said on Thursday. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2BYNQD2

YANGON (Reuters) - A police officer who said he was part of the team that detained two Reuters reporters in Myanmar in December told a court on Wednesday that he was not familiar with police procedures for recording arrests. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2F20aRt

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen wished "friends" in China a happy Lunar New Year on Thursday, drawing a surprisingly warm reaction from Chinese state media which is more used to disparaging her as a dangerous separatist. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2Hgfgn7

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis urged Turkey to remain focused on fighting Islamic State militants in Syria, a Pentagon statement on Thursday said. from Reuters: World News http://ift.tt/2o24dWK