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BBC News A number of women who had their breasts unnecessarily removed while undergoing treatment for cancer have spoken to the BBC about their experiences. County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust (CDDFT) told the BBC that 20 women underwent mastectomies that could have been avoided. They were among hundreds of patients who came to harm…

BBC News Nooria, which is not her real name, still remembers one of the moments that made her want to be a doctor. It was back home in a village in Afghanistan, where she was born. A 13-year-old boy there became sick and died because of appendicitis. “He was completely healthy, but the road was…

BBC News Virtually all NFL players come via the US college system, and in many parts of America, college football is more popular than the NFL. College games often have bigger crowds – eight of the world’s 10 biggest stadiums are for college football, all holding more than 100,000. The fans are also more passionate…