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Though not a replacement for regular bars, the welcoming and inclusive nature of sober alternatives, combined with changing modern attitudes towards alcohol consumption mean that the concept is gaining a stronger footing across the US, writes Mike Bedigan

Those who know Harris recognize an old nervous tic. And they also think they know why Trump – a man with ‘no sense of humor’ – hates it so much. Io Dodds reports on a Republican attack line that still won’t stick

Vaughn stars in Bill Lawrence’s ‘Bad Monkey’ as a former Miami detective investigating the mysterious appearance of a severed arm

The 1962 escape from Alcatraz by three prisoners immediately became the stuff of legend – and quickly film – that has never been fully explained. A new book about brothers John and Clarence Anglin, who planned the caper to freedom with a third felon, claims the trio survived and made…

Some competitors accused of also trying to cover up cruel ‘blue tongue’ condition with white foam

One of Trump’s most devoted disciples is fighting to stay relevant — and things are getting nasty in Arizona. Eric Garcia reports from on the ground

The award-winning rapper’s investment company is seeking more than $10m in damages

State investigators and watchdogs are closely monitoring whether the world’s wealthiest man is potentially defrauding voters while disinformation floods his social media platform, Alex Woodward reports

After more than a week and a half of unrest, The Independent looks at what each leadership candidate has said about the riots sweeping the UK