'El Mayo' Zambada and El Chapo's son: Who are the drug lords held in US?

Ismael Zambada and Joaquín Guzmán López are two of the most wanted drug traffickers in the world.

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Relive a wild month in US politics in about two minutes

An assassination attempt against a former president and an incumbent drops out - the last few weeks have been unprecedented.

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Stephen Nedoroscik is America's pommel horse hero

The US gymnast and Rubik's cube enthusiast became an online sensation after helping his team secure a bronze medal.

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Giant Zoom calls fuel record fundraising behind Harris campaign

Big donors helped push Biden out. Now ordinary people have the spotlight as they fundraise for Harris via video calls.

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USA's women begin title defence with win over Japan

The USA women's team begin their Olympic title defence with a dominant 26-point win over Japan.

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Three arrested for murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio

Police say two rival gangs co-ordinated to kill the rapper as he celebrated his 26th birthday in June.

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'Fire devils' spotted as California fire doubles in size

Firefighters battle a growing wildfire, the largest blaze in California this year.

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Priestman 'heartbroken' by drone scandal as funding pulled

Canada's women's head coach Bev Priestman says she is "absolutely heartbroken for the players" over a drone scandal, as Canada's government withholds funding.

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Timing, luck or talent - what makes a billionaire?

Are billionaires good or bad for society - or simply very very rich? The BBC's Simon Jack investigates.

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Watch: Moment Robert Downey Jr revealed at San Diego Comic Con

The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular Marvel film series.

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Simone Biles draws A-list celebrity crowd at Paris Olympics

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise, American Vogue Editor in Chief Anna Wintour and Snoop Dogg were in the crowd.

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Top five stories from day two of Paris Olympics 2024

Simone Biles stars on her return to the Olympic arena on day two of the Paris 2024 Games.

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Fans and stars descend on Comic Con 2024

Film stars and fans in extravagant costumes have descended on San Diego for the event.

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Trump courts crypto industry votes and campaign donations

Donald Trump tells cryptocurrency leaders he will fire the head of the US Securities and Exchange Commission if he's re-elected president.

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JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash

Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate says his 2021 comments about Democrats were "sarcastic".

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Three ways Trump is trying to end the Harris honeymoon

Kamala Harris is riding a wave of momentum, but Republicans sense vulnerabilities they can exploit.

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Timberlake 'not intoxicated' during arrest, lawyer says

Police made several errors and should not have arrested the popstar, his lawyer Edward Burke said.

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Weinstein in hospital with Covid and double pneumonia

Disgraced film producer moved from New York prison cell, where he is serving a 23-year jail term for rape and sexual assault.

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Lawmaker uses AI voice clone to address Congress

Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has a rare neurological condition that makes it difficult for her to speak.

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'Monster' wildfire may have destroyed half of Canadian town

The mayor of Jasper said fast-moving flames have "ravaged our small, tight-knit mountain community".

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Southwest scraps unassigned seating after 50 years

Airline's chief says it must "unlock new sources of revenue" after profits tumbled almost 50% in last quarter.

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Kamala Harris is counting on her sorority sisters

Some four million members of the Divine Nine group are ready to get to work electing Kamala Harris.

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Trump rally gunman searched online for JFK assassination details

FBI Director Christopher Wray told US lawmakers that the gunman registered for the Trump rally the same day.

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The Ghanaian royals taking over US reality TV

The Agyekums, a Ghanaian royal family based in Ohio, sat down with the BBC to talk about their reality TV debut.

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Rescuers hail 'miracle' survival of hiker lost for weeks

Scott Hern, 46, was found by rescuers in the remote canyons of the Red River Gorge in Kentucky.

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Senator Bob Menendez to quit after bribery conviction

Democrat had resisted calls to quit for accepting gifts, including gold bars, to aid foreign states.

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Netanyahu faces delicate balancing act in US after Biden exits race

The Israeli PM's visit comes at a chaotic time in US politics. Can he reset relations in Washington?

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Lawmakers call on Secret Service boss to resign

Both parties called on Kimberly Cheatle to resign during a bruising hearing about security lapses that led to the Trump rally shooting.

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Kamala Harris: From prosecutor to possible president

The vice-president is vying for the Democrats' presidential nomination after Joe Biden left the race.

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Biden's legacy of accomplishment is unmatched - Harris

The US Vice-President praised Joe Biden's track record as US president.

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US President Joe Biden says it has been 'greatest honour' to serve as he ends campaign

He said standing down was "in the best interests of my party and the country".

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Prime sued in trademark case by US Olympic committee

The drink is accused of using US Olympic trademarks without an agreement.

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Inches from death: An hour that shook America

Donald Trump's would-be killer was spotted long before he took his first shot. The BBC pieces together the events of that day.

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Trump shooter flew drone above rally site ahead of time - US media

It is thought the device, now being examined, was used to pick the best line of sight to the former president.

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Watch: Spire collapses as fire engulfs Texas church

A blaze at a historic church in Dallas has caused huge plumes of smoke to rise over the Texan city

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CrowdStrike IT outage affected 8.5 million Windows devices, Microsoft says

It’s the first time that a number has been put on the glitch that is still causing problems around the world.

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Inside Canada's booze battle over canned cocktails

The ready-made drinks are at the heart of a labour dispute that saw thousands of Ontario liquor board workers walk off the job.

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Living in cars and motels - what it's like to work at the 'Happiest Place on Earth'

Workers at Disneyland are considering a strike because pay at the 'Happiest place on Earth' has left many unable to meet rent.

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Judge sets Harvey Weinstein retrial date for November

The ex-film mogul will be retried for rape after his conviction was overturned on appeal in April.

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Donald Trump’s supporters saw two sides of him. Which one might govern?

Looking back at the Republican National Convention offers some clues, says Anthony Zurcher.

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Father of Trump gunman called police about son before attack

The gunman's father was reportedly concerned about his son and told police he'd vanished without any notice.

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American comedian Bob Newhart dead at 94, publicist says

The legendary deadpan comic won numerous awards over his decades-long career.

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'Is this some kind of fantasist?' Behind the viral BBC video

Gary O'Donoghue reveals his initial disbelief when an eyewitness described seeing Trump gunman on roof.

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UFC boss to promote Trump's 'fighter' image at RNC finale

Dana White and the ex-president have grown ever closer since their first business deal in 2001.

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Lara Trump's meteoric rise in changing of Trump family guard

The former president's daughter-in-law has emerged as one of his most powerful political operatives.

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Biden tests positive for Covid, White House says

President forced to cancel campaign speech in Las Vegas after presenting with mild symptoms.

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Three things to watch for in JD Vance's convention speech

The Ohio senator will introduce himself on the national stage after Donald Trump named him as his running mate.

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Musk to move SpaceX and X HQ over gender-identity law

Mr Musk has become increasingly involved in US politics and said the new law was the "last straw".

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Trump security raised weeks ago over Iran plot to kill him

There is no known link between the plot and Saturday's attack, but the disclosure raises questions over how a gunman got so close.

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Vance choice heightens European fears over Trump presidency

Diplomats and politicians voice concern over Vance's repeated criticism of US aid to Ukraine.

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The missed warnings ahead of the Trump attack

Ros Atkins examines the evidence about crucial warnings in the minutes before the attack on Donald Trump.

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Videos show how gunman shot at Trump despite public alerting police

BBC Verify examines footage, eyewitness testimony and satellite imagery showing how the attack unfolded.

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Man killed during Trump shooting dived on family to protect them

Volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore was killed trying to protect his family.

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Instagram influencer jailed for trafficking and slavery

Young women tell the BBC how Kat Torres lured them to her homes in the US, where they worked for no pay.

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Witness says he saw gunman on roof near Trump rally

Greg, who was outside the rally, tells the BBC he tried to alert the police.

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Pictures from Trump rally where shots fired

Donald Trump rushed off stage during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after loud bangs were heard

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Trump rushed off stage at rally as bangs heard

Trump appeared to have blood on one ear as he was rushed off stage in Pennsylvania following apparent gunshots.

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Alec Baldwin's Rust trial dismissed amid claims of hidden evidence

The dismissal happened just days into the actor's involuntary manslaughter trial.

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Hackers steal call records of 'nearly all' AT&T customers

FBI launches investigation after around 109 million customers had call and text information taken.

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RFK Jr texts apology to sexual assault accuser - reports

His accuser, former family babysitter Eliza Cooney, called the message “disingenuous and arrogant”.

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US says Gaza's floating aid pier to shut down soon

The $230m pier had delivered 8,000 tonnes of aid before it was removed last month because of bad weather.

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Canada to hit Nato spending target by 2032 - Trudeau

Nato members have pressured Canada to step up its spending to reach the alliance's benchmark.

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Who are the Democrats calling time on Joe Biden?

A growing number of politicians, donors and party members are urging the 81-year-old to end his re-election bid.

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What are cognitive tests and what can they tell us about Biden and Trump?

The age issue that has plagued the US presidential race reached a tipping point after Biden's weak debate performance late last month.

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Prominent New Zealand couple targeted in deadly US robbery

Patricia McKay, a friend of the NZ prime minister, was killed during the attack in California.

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Baldwin 'played make-believe' with gun, Rust trial hears

Prosecution claims he disregarded gun safety, while defence portrays an actor who trusted his crew's competence.

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New York bridge gets stuck open after getting too hot

Officials fired water at the Third Avenue Bridge, which connects the Bronx and Manhattan, to cool it down.

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What to know as Alec Baldwin's Rust shooting trial begins

The actor maintains he never pulled the trigger, which will be a key claim at the centre of the trial.

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Watch fire engine rescue man from Beryl floods in Texas

Torrential rainfall and flash flooding left a man stranded on top of his truck in Houston.

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One dead after lake electrocution in Virginia

An 18-year-old died after he jumped into the water and was electrocuted by stray voltage.

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Nobel laureate Alice Munro's daughter reveals family secret of abuse

Andrea Skinner said her step-father began sexually abusing her at age 9 and Munro stayed with him after she learned of it.

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Bob's Burgers actor pleads guilty over Capitol riot

Jay Johnston joins more than 800 others who have pleaded guilty in connection with the 2021 attack.

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Boeing pleads guilty to a criminal fraud charge

Families of the people who died on the flights five years ago have criticised it as a "sweetheart deal".

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Texas braces for deadly storm Beryl

Hjgh winds, flooding and blackouts are expected, with the powerful storm expected to regain hurricane strength.

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'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceries

Americans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by 25%.

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Democrats weigh risks and rewards of losing Biden

Concern over Mr Biden's re-election effort has reached fever pitch. Is there a better option?

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Vikings rookie Jackson dies in car crash

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Khyree Jackson and two former team-mates are killed in a collision with another vehicle.

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Titanic and Avatar producer Jon Landau dies aged 63

Working with director James Cameron, he produced some of the highest-grossing films of all time.

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Biden's interview fails to quell Democrats' concerns about his fitness

A day after the interview, a fifth Democratic member of Congress has called on him to end his bid for re-election.

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Gaza hostage posters outside US lawmaker's office vandalised

Congressman Brad Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois, has called the 4 July incident "a vile act of hate".

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Moment police chase ends in head-on collision

Dashcam footage shows the truck at the centre of the chase lose two tyres before crashing.

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Dog accidentally turns on stove and sets fire to home

The moment the pet started the fire was captured by the homeowner’s security camera.

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Biden faces donor pressure as he digs in on re-election bid

Some major donors are warning they will withhold funds unless Joe Biden steps aside as the Democratic candidate.

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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest crowns new winners

In an annual tradition, thousands gathered to watch the famous 4 July hot dog eating contest on Coney Island.

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Jill Biden: The quiet influence of Biden's closest adviser

The first lady has stood beside her husband throughout his career, and will play a key role in any major decision he makes.

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US man jailed in Russia for 12 years on drug charges

Prosecutors said Robert Woodland was arrested while preparing to sell methadone - charges he denies.

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Project 2025: The Trump presidency wish list, explained

An influential think tank wants the Federal Reserve and Department of Education to be abolished, among other ideas.

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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California

Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.

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'Almost whole island homeless' in Hurricane Beryl's wake

Union Island, which lies off St Vincent and the Grenadines, has been devastated by the powerful hurricane.

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Biden campaign works to calm Democrats' nerves as pressure mounts

Democratic lawmakers are voicing concerns about the president's ability to take on Donald Trump in November.

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A Bugatti car, a first lady and the fake stories aimed at Americans

A former US police officer runs an AI-powered network of misleading news sites turning its sights towards November.

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Trump sentencing in hush-money case delayed until September

The Supreme Court ruled that Trump had immunity from prosecution for "official acts" prompting his lawyers to challenge his New York conviction.

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Texas Democrat openly calls on Biden to leave presidential race

Rep. Lloyd Doggett called for Biden to make the "difficult to decision to withdraw" from the race.

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Who might replace Biden as Democratic nominee?

It remains unlikely that President Biden will not be Democrats' nominee, but there are several rising stars in the party.

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Justices 'fear for democracy' in dissent on Trump immunity

The three liberals, led by Sonia Sotomayor, painted a dark picture of absolutist power.

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Mistrial for Karen Read, US woman accused of boyfriend's murder

She had denied running over the police officer outside a house party one wintry night two years ago.

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