LONDON (AP) - Prince William defended Britain's monarchy Thursday against accusations of bigotry made by his brother, Prince Harry, and sister-in-law, Meghan, insisting the family is not racist.In comments made during a visit to an east London school, William became the first royal to directly address the explosive interview broadcast Sunday in the U.S.

that Harry and Meghan gave to Oprah Winfrey."We’re very much not a racist family," he said as his wife, Kate, walked by his side.RELATED: Revealing Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah shakes UK royal familyHarry and Meghan’s allegations of racism and mistreatment have rocked the royal family, and Buckingham Palace sought to respond to them in a 61-word statement Tuesday, but it has failed.

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Tequila could become America’s favorite liquor, data trends show

General Declaration on the Protection of the Appellation of Origin Tequila, as put forth by Mexico’s Tequila Regulatory Council. Tequila popularity has been steadily growing since 2002 and in 2021 alone, 26.9 million 9-liter cases of tequila were sold, according to the Distilled Spirits Council. Compared to vodka, which still has the top spot in Americans’ hearts, tequila sales grew by 30.1% compared to vodka sales which only grew by 4.9% in 2021 alone. "As of 2021, agave-based spirits are the third largest spirits category in the US, behind vodka and whisky. Agave spirits are set to continue on their growth path, fueled by a mix of drivers, including authenticity, product diversity and consumer engagement," according to IWSR which analyzes and tracks alcohol trends. Americans’ consumption of tequila rose 30% between 2015 and 2020, according to IWSR. Tequila also drove industry growth, accounting for nearly one-third of the total increase in spirits revenue, according to the Distilled Spirits Council.

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SpaceX: Geomagnetic storm damaged latest batch of Starlink satellites

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - 2022/02/03: People watch from Canaveral National Seashore as a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket is carrying 49 Starlink internet s CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX says a geomagnetic storm damaged the latest batch of Starlink internet satellites, keeping most of them from making the proper orbit.The 49 satellites were launched on Feb.

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GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing

UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 25: Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., talks with the media after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the Capitol, February 25, 2015. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) WASHINGTON - A senior Republican lawmaker apologized late Tuesday for using an expletive when Democratic Rep.

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Boom felt throughout southern N.J. and Del. possibly weather-related

PHILADELPHIA - A disturbance in the mid-level of the atmosphere passed through the Northeast Tuesday. Meanwhile, the jet stream with strong winds was passing through Delaware and southern New Jersey during the day.

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Olympic ski jumpers slam officials after 5 female skiers get disqualified over outfits

ZHANGJIAKOU, CHINA - FEBRUARY 07: Katharina Althaus of Team Germany jumps during Mixed Team Ski Jumping First Round at National Ski Jumping Centre on February 07, 2022 in Zhangjiakou, China (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Slovenia’s win in the Olympic debut of the mixed team ski jumping event on Monday was overshadowed by a number of disqualifications over suit violations that led several outraged athletes and coaches to slam the sport’s governing body. Five female ski jumpers, from Germany, Austria, Norway, and Japan, were all disqualified from the competition after officials said their ski suits did not comply with the International Ski Federation’s (FIS) rules. According to Yahoo Sports, the suits were deemed too loose which seemingly gives the skiers an advantage on their jumps.RELATED: Figure skater Nathan Chen sets record at Olympics after 2018 'poor' performanceGerman head of Nordic events Horst Huttel, whose team was the favorite heading into the event, said, via Reuters, that the situation was "outrageous." "This is a parody, but I am not laughing ...

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Local authorities warn social media scam that attempts to blackmail teen boys, men

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Update on Canadian athletes at the 2022 Beijing Olympics

Drew Lawson from the Canadian Sports Institute Calgary joins Global News Morning Calgary to provide an update on the Canadian athletes competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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Big Boost Week kicks off; all DHBs reach 90% fully vaccinated for Pacific Peoples; 204 community cases; 16 in hospital

Today we start a national week of action called ‘The Big Boost’ where we’re making it as easy as possible to get your booster, with pop-up vaccination centres and extended opening hours.

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Olympics fans accuse Chinese speed skater of tripping Canadian opponent

Did a Chinese speedskater flick a marker underneath the skate of a Canadian opponent, causing her to fall during Monday’s Olympic women’s 500-metre short-track speedskating quarterfinals?

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Global Covid response program 'running on fumes' amid budget shortfall

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Philly woman frustrated waiting for PPA to help pay for damaged vehicle

CENTER CITY - A Philadelphia woman says her car was damaged by a Philadelphia Parking Authority tow truck and is seeking help from them to pay for it, but, she says, she’s not getting answers from them."I’m waiting for them to pay me for my car. Or pay for my car fixtures.

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Reaction spreads across Saskatcewan as premier announces public health orders will soon end

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced on Tuesday that public health orders will be coming to an end in the province.Moe said on Feb. 8, 2022, that the requirement to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for businesses, workplaces and other public venues will end on Feb.

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Ambassador Bridge Closed to Canada-bound trucks

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Thousands sign petition after U of T gives students “hell money” for Lunar New Year

A petition has garnered thousands of signatures asking for an official apology and investigation, after the University of Toronto’s Graduate House displayed red envelopes containing ‘hell money’ for Lunar New Year.

Ontario considering eliminating yearly license plate renewal fees

According to a government source, the Ford Tories are looking at eliminating the yearly fees to renew license plates. The timing close to the spring budget, but also the spring election. Matthew Bingley reports.

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Philadelphia real estate experts see better future as newcomers move in

CENTER CITY - Philadelphia’s gun violence is finding its way into the heart of Center City, as a man was shot and killed just a few blocks from City Hall.But, real estate experts say the city is bouncing back."I want to cry, I love my city," Cassandra Adams remarked.Adams is as loyal as it comes to Philadelphia, which is why a changing Center City makes her upset."I went to West Catholic. I went to Temple.

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Prince Harry’s deeply moving message for children of keyworkers lost to Covid

The Duke penned the emotional letter in the foreword of the book Hospital By The Hill by Chris Connaughton and illustrated by Fay Troote.

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Prince Harry shares advice with grieving children in forward of new book

Prince Harry has written the forward for a new book aimed at the children of frontline workers who died in the COVID-19 pandemic, sharing the pain he suffered as a boy after the death of his mother, Princess Diana.Harry wrote that losing his mother at age 12 left “a huge hole inside of me,” according to excerpts of the book printed in the Times of London. Diana died in a Paris car accident in August 1997.“Hospital by the Hill,” by Chris Connaughton, is the story of a young person whose mother worked at a hospital and died during the pandemic.

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Kate Middleton joins U.K. women at vigil for Sarah Everard in London despite ban

Duchess of Cambridge visited a memorial for London murder victim Sarah Everard on Saturday as police warned that vigils to pay tribute and to protest about violence against women would breach COVID-19 restrictions.A palace official said Kate, wife of Prince William, “remembers what it was like to walk around London at night before she was married”.Later on Saturday as night fell, around a thousand people – mostly women – gathered at the site to pay their respects and protest at the lack of security they felt when out alone, with some chanting “shame on you” at police who were present.Police told organizers of events planned in London and around the country to pay tribute to Everard that public gatherings would be in breach of COVID-19

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s popularity plummets in U.K. post-Oprah interview

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, has tumbled in Britain and has never been lower following their explosive interview with U.S. chat show host Oprah Winfrey, according to a poll on Friday.During the interview aired last Sunday, Markle said her pleas for help while she felt suicidal were ignored and that one unnamed member of the family had asked how dark their son Archie’s skin might be.

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PICS: Prince William, Kate Middleton visit school, attend mental health talk; Seen first time since interview

Prince William and Kate Middleton are back to work amid the royal drama that has engulfed the royal family ever since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey aired. Kate and William stepped out for their first in-person engagement this year as per reports and the occasion couldn't have been better.

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Prince William: ‘We are very much not a racist family’

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‘Not a racist family’: Prince William responds to Meghan and Harry interview

Prince William said on Thursday that Britain’s royals were “very much not a racist family” after Meghan, wife of his younger brother Prince Harry, told Oprah during an interview that before giving birth, there was a conversation with unnamed family members about how dark their son Archie’s skin might be.

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‘We’re not racist’: Prince William responds to Meghan Markle, Prince Harry interview

Prince William said on Thursday that Britain’s royals were not racist after Meghan Markle, wife of his younger brother Harry, said one unnamed member of the family had asked how dark their son Archie’s skin might be.The revelation emerged during an explosive tell-all interview Harry, 36, and Markle, 39, gave to Oprah Winfrey which was aired on Sunday, plunging the British monarchy into its biggest crisis since the 1997 death of Princess Diana, William and Harry’s mother.

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‘Very much not a racist family:’ Prince William responds to claims made by his brother and Meghan

LONDON – Prince William on Thursday defended Britain's royal family against accusations of racism made by his brother Prince Harry and sister-in-law Meghan, saying the royals are “very much not a racist family.”

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British Royals' response to Harry, Meghan interview raises race issue among Commonwealth nations

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - In countries with historic ties to Britain, allegations by Prince Harry and Meghan that an unnamed member of the royal family had "concerns" over how dark their unborn baby’s skin might be have raised a thorny question: Do those nations really want to be so closely connected to Britain and its royal family anymore?It was expected the interview would expose more rifts in the royal family. Now it seems to be risking divisions within the "family" of the Commonwealth — an association of 54 countries, most of them former British colonies, held together by historic ties.

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry’s comments raise race issue in Commonwealth nations

Britain, allegations by Prince Harry and Meghan that an unnamed member of the royal family had “concerns” over the colour of their unborn baby’s skin have raised a thorny question: Do those nations really want to be so closely connected to Britain and its royal family anymore?It was expected the interview would expose more rifts in the royal family. Now it seems to be risking divisions within the “family” of the Commonwealth — an association of 54 countries, most of them former British colonies, held together by historic ties.

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Royals' comments raise race issue in Commonwealth nations

CAPE TOWN – In countries with historic ties to Britain, allegations by Prince Harry and Meghan that an unnamed member of the royal family had “concerns” over the color of their unborn baby’s skin have raised a thorny question: Do those nations really want to be so closely connected to Britain and its royal family anymore?

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World viewership of royals' interview nearly 50 million

NEW YORK – Worldwide viewership of Oprah Winfrey's interview with British royals Prince Harry and Meghan is up to nearly 50 million people — and counting — as CBS quickly scheduled a Friday night rerun for anyone who missed it the first time.

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Meghan Markle’s father defends British royals, says they’re not racist

Meghan’s father Thomas Markle said on Tuesday that he did not think the British royal family was racist, and hoped that an alleged remark from a family member about the darkness of the skin of Meghan’s son was just a “dumb question.”Meghan said that her son Archie, now aged one, had been denied the title of prince because there were concerns within the royal family about “about how dark his skin might be when he’s born.” Unaired ‘Oprah With Meghan and Harry’ clips shed more light on royal rift “I have great respect for the royals, and I don’t think the British royal family are racist at all.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview: The most shocking revelations of the night

Royal historian Carolyn Harris and journalist Afua Adom react to Sunday’s tell-all interview by Oprah Winfrey with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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Boris Johnson to give Downing Street Covid press conference at 4pm today

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Revealing Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah shakes UK royal family

LONDON - Britain's royal family was absorbing the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove Meghan to thoughts of suicide.The couple gave a deeply unflattering depiction of life inside the royal household, depicting a cold, uncaring institution that they had to flee to save their lives.Meghan told Oprah Winfrey that at one point "I just didn’t want to be alive anymore" and had uncontrollable suicidal thoughts.

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‘I just didn’t want to be alive anymore:’ Meghan and Harry interview shakes royal family

LONDON – Britain and its royal family absorbed the tremors Monday from a sensational television interview by Prince Harry and Meghan, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove the duchess to thoughts of suicide.

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‘Oprah With Meghan and Harry’ interview: 6 stand-out moments of the jaw-dropping tell-all

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — still known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — confirmed they wouldn’t be returning to their royal duties. Now, less than a month later, the couple sat down with TV legend Oprah Winfrey to talk about their experiences as members of the British Royal family.

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Queen Elizabeth highlights unity amid the coronavirus hours before Meghan Markle, Prince Harry interview

Queen Elizabeth II spoke to the public in her royal address ahead of Commonwealth Day on Monday where she highlighted unity amid the coronavirus pandemic. In a message broadcast on Sunday, Britain's monarch also touched on the role of technology in keeping people connected with friends and family amid the global pandemic. Although it came hours before the highly anticipated interview, the queen made no mention of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex or their sit-down with Oprah Winfrey, which is set to air Sunday evening in the U.S., and on Monday in the U.K.

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Queen stresses importance of friends, family during pandemic

LONDON – Queen Elizabeth II highlighted the importance of staying in touch with friends and families during the coronavirus pandemic in a message broadcast on Sunday.

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Prince Harry, Meghan to reveal details of royal departure in interview with Oprah

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The time has finally come for audiences to hear Meghan and Harry describe the backstory and effects of their tumultuous split from royal life.Sunday night’s airing of a two-hour special hosted by Oprah Winfrey will provide the first, and unprecedented, peek into the couple’s departure from royal duties and the strains it has placed on them.How it’s received is likely to depend on which side of the Atlantic Ocean viewers are on.RELATED: Meghan Markle says royal family 'perpetuating falsehoods about' Prince Harry, herselfThe show, which includes Winfrey’s interviews with Meghan and Harry, will air first in the United States — Meghan’s home country — at 8 p.m. Eastern.

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5 things we hope Oprah asks Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during their highly anticipated interview

Get the popcorn ready and open up a bottle of wine, because the actual queen, Miss Oprah Winfrey, is interviewing The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, aka Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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Meghan vs. Buckingham Palace: Royal family feud intensifies

Ahead of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey airing March 7 on Global TV, tensions are ratcheting up between the couple and the rest of the Royals.

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Buckingham Palace to investigate after Meghan Markle accused of bullying staff

Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it was launching an investigation after a newspaper reported that a former aide had made a bullying allegation against the Duchess of Sussex.The Times of London reported allegations that the duchess drove out two personal assistants and left staff feeling “humiliated.” It said an official complaint was made by Jason Knauf, then the communications secretary to Meghan and her husband, Prince Harry. He now works for Harry’s elder brother, Prince William.

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Meghan Markle responds to Times U.K. report she bullied aides, made them cry

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has responded to a Times U.K. report claiming that she bullied aides and made them cry during her time at Kensington Palace as a working royal.In the report, published late Tuesday, The Times said that some unidentified sources approached the publication because they felt there was a side to Markle that wasn’t fully known to the public.

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How will Prince Harry and Meghan make their money, now that royal duties are behind them?

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently completed their North America transition, many things have changed for them, including from where they are getting their income.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's fate 'in lap of the gods' as Philip fights for health

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey represents "horrendous" timing as Prince Philip fights for his health in hospital, it has been claimed.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex face a "real reputation mess" if the chat goes ahead on Sunday.Public relations and crisis communications consultant Mark Borkowski added that the "timing is horrendous" if the tell-all chat is aired in the US on Sunday as planned.The Duke of Edinburgh, 99, was admitted to London's King Edward VII's Hospital two weeks ago.

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Prince Philip transfers hospitals for tests, more treatment

As a new, tell-all interview with Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan prepares to air March 7 on Global TV, Prince Philip has moved to another hospital specializing in cardiac care.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey 'won't be pulled' if Prince Philip's health condition worsens

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey will not be delayed if Prince Philip's condition worsens, according to reports. Harry, 36, and his 39 year old pregnant wife Meghan, 39, have come under fire for sitting down for the tell-all chat with legendary presenter Oprah on the same day that Harry's grandfather was admitted to hospital.The 99 year old has now been moved from one London hospital to another, which specialises in heart complications, just days before the interview is broadcast.

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