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The Confirmation Hearings go on in washington. Today, the senate will vote jeff sessions, who is Donald Trumps nominee to be attorney general. And the president isnt happy about the pace of this. It is a disgrace that my full cabinet is still not in place, the longest such delay in the history of our country. Obstruction by democrats thats not true, by the way its not the longest such delay. Anyhow, it is very likely mr trump will get the cabinet he wants. But he will still face significant chal...

And voted against the legislation. They included the shadow business secretary, clive lewis, who has resigned from the frontbench. A short while ago i spoke to our correspondent eleanor garnier, whos been in the Houses Of Parliament for us. A big day, a big moment. It is significant that got through the House Of Commons with the changes being made to it. There were more than a hundred pages of amendments that have been put down by mps who were unhappy about the way the mps ii iiii ifrt a to the ...

To the bbc news at one. Its got to be some kind of record, with donald trump facing his first scandal and a top level resignation just 2a days after his inauguration. His National Security adviser, michael flynn, has resigned over his contacts with russia. Hes alleged to have discussed us sanctions with the Russian Ambassador before mr trump took office, then misled officials including the Vice President about the conversation. The kremlin has refused to comment on the resignation, saying it was...

Brain damage, according to new research, the first of its kind. So is it time for a change in rules especially to protect Young Players . Hello. Welcome to the programme. Were live until 11am. Also coming up, data exclusively given to this programme shows that there has been a massivejump in the number of Abortion Pills being bought online in mainland uk, even though using the pills without medical approval is illegal and which you may not know, could be punished with a life sentence. We will be...

To have been injured. A former speaker of the House Of Lords tells the bbc that many peers contribute absolutely nothing to parliament. Good morning. Its tuesday, 21st february. Im joanna gosling. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Hospital services in nearly two thirds of england could be cut or scaled back according to bbc analysis of local plans in different areas. Ministers argued that patients will benefit as care is brought closer to peoples homes but a major Health Think Tank has questioned th...

Im looking at the most unusual things weve been asked inJob Interviews. What was the weirdest thing about me . You could be a vegetable, what vegetable would you be . And in sport, there are goals galore in the Champions League, with a thriller at Manchester City as they beat monaco 5 3 in the first leg of their last 16 knockout tie. And carol is checking out some famous royal finery. She is out and about today. She is at Kensington Palace. First, our main story. An extra £200 million in emerge...

Eating up to 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day may help us to live longer. Research from Imperial College london claims boosting our intake to 800 grams a day could prevent thousands of deaths from Heart Disease and cancer. An investigation by the bbc has found there are nearly ten thousand drivers across the uk still on the roads despite having 12 or more points currently on their driving licence. Good morning. Its thursday the 23rd of february. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Parts of th...

£1. 6bn last year but does the buying the brand still make a difference . Ill meet a farmer from malawi to find out. In sport, Manchester United snatch victory from southampton in the efl cup final. The 3 2 win sanose mourinho become the first united manager to win a trophy in his first season with the club. And carol has the weather. Good morning. A day of sunshine and showers and be showers will be a sundry with hail and possible sleet and snow. Wherever you worry it will be windy. More detai...

Analysis of live music is taking place. We look at the big issues for the industry. In sport impossible to play any better that was Jose Mourinhos assessment of his Manchester United side, as they bagged an away goal in europe. It brought london to a standstill and killed thousands more than 60 years after the great smog, well find out whats being done to improve the capitals air quality today. Nick has the weather. After so much loose guide yesterday, a bit of rain in northern and western parts...

To celebrate his Silver Wedding anniversary. A spanish teacher and Pc Keith Palmer were also killed. Mps and police have been holding a minutes silence at half nine this morning and the premise said britain would not cowed. We are not afraid and our resolve will never waver in the face of terrorism. Thousands of people have gathered in londonderry for the funeral of Martin Mcguinness, the former Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. We are live on Westm...