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Republican security experts attack Trump

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves after delivering economic policy speech to Detroit Economic Club, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016

Fifty Republican national security experts warn that Donald Trump "would be the most reckless president", but he dismisses them as a "failed Washington elite".

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Delta passengers stranded by power cut

Thousands of passengers around the world are left stranded after a power cut forces US airline Delta to suspend flights.

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US family of five dead in 'murder-suicide'

A couple, who struggled to acquire heart medication for their daughter, are found dead with their children after an apparent murder-suicide.

Trump wants to 'jump start' America

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Who is the new anti-Trump candidate?

Anthony Zurcher

Trump campaign teeters on the brink

Donald Trump, sinking in the polls, has suffered from through his worst weeks as a presidential candidate. With some Republicans calling on him to drop out, how can he right his campaign?

Anthony Zurcher North America reporter

Features & Analysis

Sport Hijab and a sword

USA's first female Muslim Olympian

  • 8 August 2016
  • From the section Olympics

Money in the mattress

Why there's a spring in the US bedding industry

  • 7 August 2016
  • From the section Business

Shooting to fame

How US teenager won first gold medal at Rio Olympics

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Third way

Could minor candidates decide US election?

Murky affair

Did Iran film US cash transfer?

Strange new job

Missouri governor to defend impoverished client in court

Our experts

US election: Are the Democrats too confident?

After the conventions, Democrats in public and private are convinced they will win the White House. Should they be so sure?

29 July 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

Barclays pays a further $100m over Libor

  • 8 August 2016
  • From the section Business

Walmart to buy Jet.com for $3.3bn

  • 8 August 2016
  • From the section Business

US jobs growth beats forecasts in July

  • 5 August 2016
  • From the section Business

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