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Monster storm mauls US south-east

flooded streets in Florida

Michael, one of the strongest storms to hit the US, batters Florida and heads for the Carolinas.

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Kanye: 'Trump made me feel like Superman'

The rapper also banged his fist on the Oval Office's desk and discussed his bipolar diagnosis.

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Melania: I'm world's most bullied person

In a wide-ranging interview, the US first lady also says she does not trust some in the White House.

Trump says Fed is 'out of control'

  • 11 October 2018
  • From the section Business

Brain dead girl denied further life support

Canadian tycoon in $400m family feud

Features & Analysis

Your mid-terms daily digest

Will young people bother to vote in US?

Eight game-changing moments in black cinema

  • 11 October 2018

The young Americans bucking the divorce trend

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Is Jared Kushner really a 'hidden genius'?

The women sending postcards to Kavanaugh's accuser

Our experts

Donald Trump and a world of disorder

The Trump administration stands accused of being a bystander to lawlessness around the world.

10 October 2018
Nick Bryant New York correspondent

Kavanaugh vote: The political fallout from the Supreme Court battle

Brett Kavanaugh is on his way to the Supreme Court bench - what it means for the mid-term elections.

6 October 2018
Anthony Zurcher North America reporter

The truth about false assault accusations by women

We should be sceptical of the notion that women lie about sexual abuse, says BBC's Katty Kay.

18 September 2018
Katty Kay Presenter, BBC World News

From 'alternative facts' to rewriting history in Trump's White House

The Trump administration has crossed a line in truth and transparency, the BBC's Jon Sopel says.

25 July 2018
Jon Sopel North America editor

Business

James Murdoch tipped to lead Tesla board

  • 11 October 2018
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Sears shares falter on bankruptcy fears

  • 10 October 2018
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US jobless rate hits 49-year low

  • 5 October 2018
  • From the section Business

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