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Clinton rips into Trump over taxes

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump

Democrat Hillary Clinton casts Republican Donald Trump as the symbol of a "rigged system" after it emerged he may not have paid income tax for 18 years.

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Hunt for robbers who targeted Kardashian

Police in Paris hunt the armed robbers who targeted Kim Kardashian West, as the US reality TV star arrives back in New York.

  • 3 October 2016
  • From the section Europe

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Journalist sues Iran over 'torture'

Jason Rezaian, the Washington Post's former bureau chief in Tehran, sues Iran's government for "irreparable harm" during his 18-month imprisonment.

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Why the US vice-presidential debate matters

While vice-presidential debates don't determine who wins the White House, this year's match-up should provide some political theatre.

Anthony Zurcher North America reporter

Features & Analysis

The levy was dry

How could Donald Trump have avoided tax?

  • 4 October 2016
  • From the section Business
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Putin v Pence

Can New Yorkers recognise the vice-presidential picks?

  • 4 October 2016
  • From the section Magazine

Cooling a hotspot

Canada moves to calm booming housing market

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Taking the rap?

Call to ban song that urges burglars to target Chinese homes

  • 4 October 2016
  • From the section Magazine
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Roadkill festival

Where rubber meets the road in Appalachian cuisine

Prison strike

Inmates pushing for reform from behind bars

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US Election 2016: Hillary's campaign and Bill's women

Did Hillary Clinton embrace the aggressive approach to discredit Bill Clinton's paramours, or did she merely allow it? It might not matter for young female voters.

3 October 2016
Katty Kay Presenter, BBC World News

On patrol with beleaguered US police

The BBC's Jon Sopel goes on patrol with police in the city of Frederick in Maryland, who were determined to improve ties with the communities they serve.

15 July 2016
Jon Sopel North America editor

Business

Beer mega-deal approved by investors

  • 28 September 2016
  • From the section Business

Canada approves giant LNG project

Embattled Wells Fargo chief forfeits $41m

  • 28 September 2016
  • From the section Business

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