Sanders urges supporters to unite to defeat Trump
Bill Clinton will make the case for his wife to become the next US president on the second day of the Democratic convention.
Union boss says Hillary Clinton will 'try to redo' free trade deal
Hillary Clinton would renegotiate the US free trade agreement with Canada and Mexico if she were elected president, a union leader has claimed.
Barack Obama says it is possible Russia would try to sway US election
US President Barack Obama said it was possible that Russia would try to influence the US presidential election, after a leak of Democratic National Committee emails that experts have attributed to Russian hackers.
Bernie Sanders supporters falling in behind Hillary Clinton - but not at convention
The Bernie brigade is loud, proud, and unwilling to be calmed by Bernie Sanders.
DNC: Hillary Clinton campaign unsure how to react to Russian hack claims
In crisis mode through the weekend, the DNC response was two-fold: political embarrassment and blame for the Russians.
Michelle Obama brings down the house at Democratic convention
Democrats divided over the future of their party agreed on at least one thing at the DNC: Michelle is a star.
DNC hack: Russia better at information war now than during Cold War
The goal of distributing Democratic Party emails is not only to create disorder within the party but to shape broader US politics.
Allegations of Russian involvement taken seriously by White House
Extraordinary Democratic Party allegations that Moscow is behind a massive leak of internal party emails as a Russian strategy to help Donald Trump are being taken seriously.
Democratic Party head Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigns
On the eve of the Democratic Party's national convention its head Debbie Wasserman Schultz has resigned amid a leaked email scandal.
Michael Moore announces Donald Trump will be president
Provocative documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has announced that 'this wretched, ignorant, dangerous part-time clown and full time sociopath is going to be our next president'.
US on edge over Trump's links with Russia
Fears Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump may in fact be pursuing a Russian agenda with his candidacy have triggered a wave of alarm in the US.
Donald Trump victory may be best for EU, says pro-Russia Hungarian leader
A Donald Trump presidency in the US may be the best outcome for Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.
Tim Kaine: a liberal who rose in a conservative state
A Democrat even the Republicans recognise as a stable, unwavering guy, Tim Kaine has a scandal-free record as a politician.
WikiLeaks trove plunges Democrats into crisis
On the eve of the convention meant to confirm Hillary Clinton as presidential candidate, the Democratic Party has been plunged into crisis
Clinton pitches workhorse Kaine against Trump's showmanship
Hillary Clinton's choice of former Virginia governor and current senator Tim Kaine, is an important decision.
Hillary Clinton announces Tim Kaine vice-president running mate
US Senator Tim Kaine from Virginia will be Number 2 on her ticket when she gets confirmed as the party's nominee next week.
RNC: Donald Trump will promise to restore order
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has delivered a controversial speech on the final day of the tumultuous party convention.
Ivanka Trump steals limelight from Donald Trump
At times, the speech was drowned out by the cheering crowds in the arena of the Republican National Convention.
Trump campaign chief steps in on NATO comments
Donald Trump's campaign chairman has backpedalled over what the candidate would do if Russia attacked NATO allies.
Donald Trump, with no Republican clothes, is emperor of all he surveys
To the neutral observer, the convention seems like an unmitigated disaster. But the bubble shows no sign of bursting.
Roger Ailes: The media master who made Donald Trump
The Fox News boss built a power machine that outlasted presidents and set the ground for the success of the Republican candidates' firebrand conservatism.
RNC 2016: Day 3 - Defiant Ted Cruz refuses to endorse Donald Trump
Republican divisions on full display as Senator Ted Cruz in speech refuses to endorse Donald Trump for president.
Ted Cruz 'ripped the scab right off' at the Republican National Convention
Great hopes for Republicans uniting behind Donald Trump fractured when Texas Senator Ted Cruz fronted up.
18 protesters arrested outside Republican National Convention
Cleveland police have arrested 18 protesters after scuffling with demonstrators who tried to set an American flag on fire near the crowded entrance to the arena where Republicans made Donald Trump their presidential nominee.
Ted Cruz jeered for not endorsing Trump at Republican Convention
Underscoring deep divisions at the Republican National Convention, US Senator Ted Cruz of Texas was loudly booed after he declined to endorse the party's presidential nominee Donald Trump and urged people to vote their conscience.
Third Eye Blind singer taunts Republican Party audience members
Historically, rock 'n' roll has been about challenging authority. The '90s band Third Eye Blind decided to renew that tradition in a big way early Wednesday morning at a convention-related party held, fittingly enough, at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum here.
Trump 'considering fracking mogul Harold Hamm as energy secretary'
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is considering nominating Oklahoma oil and gas mogul Harold Hamm as energy secretary if elected to the White House on November 8, according to four sources close to Trump's campaign.
Protesters burn US flag outside Republican National Convention
After two days of mostly restrained protests, tensions escalated on Wednesday afternoon when demonstrators burnt an American flag outside an entrance point for delegates.
Thiel's embrace of Trump has Silicon Valley squirming
In the tech industry, Silicon Valley leader's upcoming appearance at Republican convention is being greeted with more apprehension than excitement.
Melania Trump's speechwriter takes blame for lifted remarks
The statement marks the first time the Trump campaign has ever publicly apologised for anything.