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The Kenyan aimed to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutesWill CastleFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

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Kenyan athlete Faith Kipyegon attempted to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes at a special event in Paris. The Nike-backed bid was inspired by her compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's successful sub-two-hour marathon challenge. Kipyegon utilized advanced 'super shoes' and pacers, including male runners, though this meant the attempt would not count as an official record.

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Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez was arrested in connection with the murder of Joss, best known for his roles on “King of the Hill” and “Parks and Recreation.” Isabel Keane in New York The lawyer for the man accused of killing King of the Hill actor Jonathan Joss maintains that the shooting was in self-defense and says it was not a hate crime because the suspect “has a brother who is gay.” Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, was arrested in connection with the murder of Joss, 59, who was fatally gunned down in...

1 day ago | independent.co.uk | Will Castle

The Kenyan is aiming to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutesWill CastleFaith Kipyegon stars in the Breaking4 and Nike’s quest to help the Kenyan athlete create history as the first woman to breach the four-minute barrier for a mile. The star-studded event in Paris will see Kipyegon run the iconic distance, just over four laps of the track, with a host of elite male and female runners.

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The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. The victor of tonight’s clash could end up avoiding Real Madrid in the last 16Will CastleThe battle for top spot in Group G comes to a head in Orlando as Manchester City and Juventus go head-to-head with an eye to avoid one of the tournament favourites in the knockouts.