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Magic mushrooms, flags, wolves and weed: Americans will be voting on all sorts on Tuesday
It’s not just the presidency that’s to be decided.
'I can’t believe we pulled this off': Nasa craft lands on asteroid to collect rubble as part of rare space mission
Only Japan has previously collected asteroid samples.
US government sues Google over its 'illegal monopoly' on internet search and advertising services
The case is one of the country’s biggest antitrust lawsuits in decades.
First Covid-19 reinfection in US confirmed by researchers
A 25-year-old man with no known immune disorders or underlying conditions was infected with Covid-19 on two separate occasions.
Trump's Supreme Court nominee to tell US senators that judges should not decide policy
Amy Coney Barrett will be quizzed by senators tomorrow, weeks out from the US election.
Trump’s doctors say he has been treated with steroid for drop in oxygen level but overall is improving
Trump’s oxygen levels have dipped at least twice over the last several days, his doctors have said.
Donald Trump only doing a 'little' debate prep ahead of first clash with Joe Biden
Joe Biden will face off against Donald Trump for the first time.
Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million - but the true figure is likely higher
The US has so far recorded the most deaths from the virus.
Five things we've learned about Donald Trump's tax affairs
The US President has been waging a legal battle to keep his tax returns hidden, but the New York Times has published details.
TikTok: US judge temporarily blocks ban on popular app
The order banning the app was due to take effect at midnight on Sunday.
Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016 and 2017, according to New York Times
The major investigation into the US president’s finances comes just weeks before the election.
Breonna Taylor’s family condemn prosecutor for failing to charge officers
Taylor, a black woman who was an emergency medical worker, was shot multiple times by white officers.
US Republican leader says there will be an 'orderly transition' after election following Trump remarks
Trump declined to commit to a peaceful transition if he loses in November.
TikTok set to appear in US court to argue attempted ban is not motivated by 'genuine security concerns'
The Chinese-owned app is seeking a preliminary injunction against the ban.
Trump to defy Biden as he says he'll announce Supreme Court nominee by the end of the week
Biden has said that rushing a nominee to replace Ruth Bader Ginsberg through the Senate before the election would be an “abuse of power”.
Judge halts WeChat ban in US-China tech battle
At the weekend Donald Trump said he had approved a deal allowing Oracle to become data partner for TikTok to avert a shutdown of that app.
Iran says US faces 'maximum isolation' as world powers dismiss sanctions
Security council members say Washington lost the legal ability to invoke the measure after the US withdrew from a 2015 nuclear deal.
US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies aged 87
She died of pancreatic cancer.
US bans TikTok and WeChat, citing national security reasons
Downloads of the apps will be banned from Sunday onwards.
Hurricane Sally: Rescuers seek out people amid widespread flooding
Homeowners and businesses have begun cleaning up following the storm.
Forecasters warn of 'historical flooding' as Hurricane Sally makes landfall in Alabama
People living near streams or rivers are being urged to evacuate their homes.
Residents on US Gulf Coast watch as Hurricane Sally tracks towards the coast
Sally is expected to become a hurricane later today and reach the coast by tomorrow.
'One of the most gifted and complete midfielders in world soccer' - Ireland star's English loan move confirmed
Denise O’Sullivan’s North Carolina Courage boss was full of praise for the Cork woman ahead of her temporary switch to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Prime suspect in fatal shooting of man during pro-Trump protest is shot dead by police
Officials say Michael Reinoehl brandished a gun as a federal taskforce attempted to arrest him.
Trump describes protesters as 'domestic terrorists' during visit to Wisconsin
The city of Kenosha has been the scene of demonstrations since the shooting of Jacob Blake last week.
Steve Bannon to go on trial next year on charges he defrauded $25 million from 'We Build the Wall' donors
The former White House strategist appeared in court by audio link today.
Handcuffs attaching paralysed police shooting victim Jacob Blake to his hospital bed removed
Jacob Blake cannot move from the waist down after being shot seven times in the back.
Hurricane Laura: People stranded as rescuers wait for winds battering US Gulf Coast to ease
Laura weakened to a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of 160 km/h.
Quiz: How well do you remember the 2016 US election?
Cast your mind back four years…
Former CIA officer charged with selling US secrets and exposing informants to China
He was tricked into admitting his activities last year by a US undercover agent.
TikTok ramps up defence against US accusations that app is security threat
China meanwhile slammed Washington for using “digital gunboat diplomacy” in the TikTok case.
TikTok ban in US to be challenged
The company and its US employees are planning to take Donald Trump’s administration to court.
US hits 5 million Covid-19 cases - the highest in the world
The US death toll – currently at 162,441 – is also the highest in the world.
Trump and Biden forced to break with convention for nomination events
Donald Trump has suggested he will make his acceptance speech on the grounds of the White House.
Suspected teenage mastermind behind Twitter hack pleads not guilty in Florida court
A number of high-profile Twitter accounts were hacked including those of Kanye West, Bill Gates, and Barack Obama.
Hurricane Isaias arrives in North Carolina with 85mph winds
Isaias killed two people in the Caribbean and struck the Bahamas.
TikTok responds to Donald Trump's pledge to ban the app
The president said he could use emergency economic powers or an executive order.
NASA launches latest rover mission to search for life on Mars
The rocket took off in California despite a 4.2 magnitude earthquake.
US coronavirus death toll hits 150,000
The figure is by far the highest in the world.
Lawyers for Ghislaine Maxwell raise concerns that her accusers may post evidence from trial online
The socialite’s legal team argue that her accusers could misuse evidence to boost their chances in civil cases against her.
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