California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill

The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first US regulations on artificial intelligence.

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Joyful welcome by stranded astronauts for SpaceX capsule crew

A capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station has docked.

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Trump or Harris? In a crisis-hit world, diplomats resigned to either

Behind the scenes at the United Nations, insiders tell the BBC they don't see major change whoever wins the White House.

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SpaceX docks at ISS to collect stranded astronauts

The craft will return Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams - stranded since June - to Earth.

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Kamala Harris goes on offensive with 'tough on border' message

In her first visit to the border since 2021, the Democratic nominee promised "common-sense solutions".

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Republican governor candidate treated for burns after 'campaign incident'

Mark Robinson's campaign is mired in scandal after reports he had posted racist comments online.

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'I swam out of my home' - Floridians reel from Helene

"Everyone was screaming," says Briana Gagnier, who describes rescuing elderly neighbours as flames engulfed their home.

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Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction

Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction

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Alabama carries out second nitrogen gas execution in US

The execution of Alan Eugene Miller marks the fifth this week in the US - its greatest use of capital punishment since 2003.

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Trump meets Zelensky and says it's time to end Russia's war

The last-minute meeting in New York comes amid Trump's increasing criticism of US funding for the war in Ukraine.

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Why Georgia could again be centre of an election storm

A new Republican rule requiring a hand count of ballots turns the state election board into a political lightning rod.

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Canada's Trudeau survives no-confidence vote in parliament

While vote to topple his government has failed, it signals a new series of tests for the prime minister.

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An 11th lawsuit for Sean 'Diddy' Combs as he sits in jail

Criminal charges against the 54-year-old could land him in prison - and the list of accusers is growing.

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Watch: Hijacked LA bus chased by long line of police cars

A passenger is shot dead before a Swat team deployed flash-bang grenades and arrested the suspect.

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Scathing report details security failures before Trump rally shooting

Calling the lapses "a perfect storm of stunning failure", a bipartisan Senate report says the problems remain unaddressed.

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Springfield grapples with false pet-eating rumours - and real problems

Locals say they are facing serious issues with housing, jobs and harassment, even though pet-eating rumours are false.

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Why 'Comrade Kamala' memes are spreading among Latino exiles

The Democratic presidential nominee has been the target of misinformation portraying her as a communist.

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Trump rejects second TV debate as 'too late'

Kamala Harris had "gladly" accepted CNN's invitation to debate two weeks before the presidential election.

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Crew's final words and new footage of wreck: Key takeaways from Titan sub hearings

The hearings have included new video and insights from those who worked on the Titan that day

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What insults tell us about the Trump-Harris election fight

Nine quotes reveal how the candidates talk about each other - and how the political messages have evolved.

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Four dead and dozens hurt in Alabama mass shooting

Police say multiple gunmen fired on a group of people outside on a street in the city of Birmingham.

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California fire agency worker faces arson charges

Robert Hernandez, a Cal Fire employee, is suspected of starting five blazes in recent weeks in the US state.

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Trump says too late for another debate as Harris pushes for second clash

Kamala Harris had "gladly" accepted CNN's invitation to debate two weeks before the election.

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Woman flees after running man over with his own Porsche

She posed as a potential buyer for the car, in Mississauga, Canada, before hitting the owner and fleeing.

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Boeing strike: 'My $28-an-hour pay isn't enough to get by'

BBC News speaks to Boeing workers on the picket line about why they feel they have no choice but to strike.

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Luxury yacht sinks after catching fire in California

The boat, which had approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition aboard, burned for two hours before sinking.

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Springfield grapples with false pet-eating rumours - and real problems

Locals say they are facing serious issues with housing, jobs and harassment, even though pet-eating rumours are false.

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US sues ship firms for $100m over Baltimore bridge crash

The Justice Department said repair costs should be carried by the companies responsible, not US citizens.

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In Ukraine, Trump plot suspect remembered as a 'delusional' reject

Ryan Routh became fixated on the war to an "unhealthy level", despite being turned down by Ukraine’s International Legion in Kyiv.

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Bystander shot in head as NY police tackle armed subway fare-evader

Officers fired during a clash with a man who pulled a knife after being stopped for fare evasion, police say.

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What we know about the Trump attack so far

The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, remains in custody and has been charged with firearm offences.

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How apparent assassination attempt unfolded, in 60 seconds

Donald Trump has been targeted in an alleged assassination attempt, for the second time in a matter of months.

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Sheriff describes moment suspect apprehended at Trump golf course

Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw told reporters that a Secret Service agent had spotted an AK-47-style weapon poking out of the bushes.

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Trump 'safe' after gunshots near his Florida golf course

The US Secret Service confirmed in a post on X that they were investigating a "protective incident" involving Trump.

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'I tried to say no repeatedly': More men accuse ex-Abercrombie boss over sex events

New witnesses tell the BBC fresh details about the sophisticated operation they say exploited them for sex.

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Vance doubles down on false 'pet-eating' claims

The baseless claims targeting Haitian immigrants have led to several security threats in the town of Springfield, Ohio.

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The anti-abortion activist urging followers to abandon Trump

Lila Rose says his more moderate stance has made it "impossible" to support him. Could it impact who wins the election?

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Jared Isaacman, the high-school dropout behind historic spacewalk

Jared Isaacman started his first company at age 16, and has long been passionate about flying.

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What the world thought of US debate

How the Harris-Trump debate was seen from Putin's Kremlin, Ukraine's frontlines and Taliban-run Afghanistan.

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US imposes new sanctions on Russian state media

Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused the outlet RT of engaging in "global covert activities."

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US Coast Guard rescues Haitian migrants stranded by smugglers

Eleven people were rescued by boat from the uninhabited island of Monito in Puerto Rico.

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Jared Isaacman, the high-school dropout behind historic spacewalk

Jared Isaacman started his first company at age 16, and has long been passionate about flying.

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US sanctions Maduro allies linked to Venezuela's disputed election

The US says those sanctioned 'impeded a transparent electoral process' in Venezuela.

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Undecided Americans impressed by Harris - but did debate shift their votes?

We spoke to eight voters who see the debate as crucial in determining who they will support in November.

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Ros Atkins on... Were the Trump-Harris debate moderators unfair?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at how the ABC News debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris was fact-checked.

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What the world thought of US debate

How the Harris-Trump debate was seen from Putin's Kremlin, Ukraine's frontlines and Taliban-run Afghanistan.

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New Hampshire governor helps man choking on a lobster roll

Governor Chris Sununu performed the Heimlich manoeuvre to assist the man.

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Billionaire takes off for first ever private spacewalk

The mission is the first of three funded by payments processing business founder Jared Isaacman.

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'Say their names' - fallen soldiers honoured at Capitol

The thirteen US service members were killed in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport, as the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.

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Cowboys QB Prescott set to be NFL's highest-paid player

The Dallas Cowboys agree a contract extension with quarterback Dak Prescott which is set to make him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

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Why muted mics won’t help Trump or Harris at debate

We assess each candidate's strengths and weaknesses when put in the spotlight and under pressure.

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Is US economy better or worse now than under Trump?

BBC Verify looks at jobs, inflation, stocks and other indicators to compare the Trump and Biden economies.

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Will Hunter Biden go to prison?

The president's son faces a 17-year term in a tax case and 25 years for a gun case, according to sentencing guidelines.

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Starliner undocks from ISS and returns to Earth without crew

The empty spacecraft completed a six-hour flight to the New Mexico’s White Sands Space Harbor.

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Will Hunter Biden go to prison?

The president's son faces a 17-year term in a tax case and 25 years for a gun case, according to sentencing guidelines.

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RFK wins bid to remove name from ballot in two swing states

Robert Kennedy Jr's challenges succeed in Michigan and North Carolina, but he's dealt a setback in Wisconsin.

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Judge recounts moment defendant attacked her in court

The judge was attacked by a defendant when she was sentencing him in court, in January.

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Judge recounts moment defendant attacked her in court

The judge was attacked by a defendant when she was sentencing him in court, in January.

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What we know about the Apalachee High School shooting victims

Students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were killed, as were teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall.

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Harris agrees to muted mic rule in debate with Trump

The first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take place on 10 September.

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Watch: Putin discusses his 'favourite' US president

The Russian president spoke about Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden at the Eastern Economic Forum.

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Watch: Military plane repurposed as aerial firefighter

California is the first state to own and operate this kind of federal aircraft to fight fires.

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Teenager charged over shooting of NFL player Ricky Pearsall

The 17-year-old is accused of attempted murder over an attack on the 49ers rookie.

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Canada's NDP pulls support for Trudeau's Liberals

The end of a deal between the two parties puts Mr Trudeau's minority government at risk of falling in a non-confidence vote.

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Trump ordered to stop using Isaac Hayes' music

A judge says Trump must stop playing Hold On I'm Coming, while a permanent injunction is considered.

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Boy, 11, fatally shoots US former mayor and daughter

The young boy allegedly made a full confession and is being held on two charges of first-degree murder.

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China hits back at Canada EV tariffs with canola probe

The move could lead to tariffs on a key Canadian export and escalates a trade fight between the two countries.

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Migrant farm worker deaths show cost of the 'American Dream'

Jose Arturo Gonzalez Mendoza died in the heat on a farm 2023. His death highlights the dangerous work many migrants do.

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Why Harris campaign is fighting for unmuted debate mics

They will be muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak - but Ms Harris's team are pushing back.

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A guide to Trump's four criminal cases

The former president is juggling potentially explosive legal battles with campaigning for the White House.

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