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Trump: Illegals treated better than vets

Donald Trump (right) speaks at a bikers' rally in Washington. Photo: 29 May 2016

Illegal immigrants in the US often get better care than the nation's military veterans, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says.

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Backlash over gorilla killing at US zoo

The killing of a gorilla at a zoo in the US city of Cincinnati after a four-year-old boy fell into its enclosure triggers outrage on social media.

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Tearful end to 11-year US church protest

Parishioners in Massachusetts admit defeat in their efforts to keep their church open, bringing to a tearful end their 11-year protest.

US Libertarians choose candidate

Glee actor charged over child porn

Kim Jong-un aunt 'lives American Dream'

  • 28 May 2016
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'Self-funded' no more, Trump seeks donor cash

Donald Trump has often boasted of running a 'self-funded' campaign. But he has now started to attend fundraisers. So how willing are donors to part with their cash?

Features & Analysis

Final honour

US female WW2 fighter pilots earn right to be buried with other veterans

So Canada

Are Tragically Hip the most Canadian band in the world?

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Mural makeover

Washington's walls have a new splash of colour

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Snapchat success

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Preaching violence

How the Unabomber and his Nordic fan want you to listen

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Should violent prisoners be allowed to look for love online?

  • 28 May 2016

Our experts

The voters who hold key to a Trump win

If Donald Trump wants to win the White House in November he will have to find support in communities he hasn't done very well with so far.

18 May 2016
Katty Kay Presenter, BBC World News

US election: Bikers reveal sickly choice for US voters

The BBC's Jon Sopel rides into Washington as part of the Rolling Thunder annual remembrance ride, this year with the added attraction of Donald Trump.

30 May 2016
Jon Sopel North America editor

Business

Yellen: rate rise in 'coming months'

Cheap fuel lets US drivers hit the road

China and US clash over steel imports

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