14 November 2014 Last updated at 02:09

Obama defends immigration pledgeLight is reflected on Sara Ramirez, of Gaithersberg, Maryland  as she rallies for comprehensive immigration reform outside the White House in Washington, 7 November 2014

President Barack Obama defends plans to use executive powers to reform the US immigration system, saying Congress has had ample opportunity to act.


Guards outside the White HouseWhite House security lapses detailed

An intruder armed with a knife managed to dodge guards and enter the White House in September because of a series of lapses, a report finds.

Elvis Presley in 1955First Elvis recording to be sold

A demo acetate recording made by Elvis Presley when he was an unknown 18-year-old is to be sold at auction at his former Graceland home.

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And then Ron said to Maggie

The newly released recordings of Reagan apologising to Thatcher over Grenada tell us less about the Cold War and more about the unique relationship between the two world leaders

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US mid-terms: Southern Democrats run from Obama to survive

Louisiana is one of the key Senate races in November's mid-term elections. The BBC's Katty Kay went to see why southern Democrats are distancing themselves from President Obama.

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