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Trump relents over Ryan re-election

Donal Trump in Green Bay, Wisconsin, 5 August

Presidential candidate Donald Trump backs House Speaker Paul Ryan for re-election, days after snubbing him in a spat at the very top of the US Republican Party.

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US jobs growth beats forecasts in July

The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 255,000 jobs in July, fuelling speculation that interest rates could rise before the end of the year.

  • 5 August 2016
  • From the section Business

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Sport Thrasher wins first gold of Rio 2016

America's Ginny Thrasher wins the first gold medal of the Rio Olympic Games with a surprise victory in the women's 10m air rifle.

  • 6 August 2016
  • From the section Olympics

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Man charged over US tourist's murder

  • 5 August 2016
  • From the section London

UK army officer charged with sex assault

  • 6 August 2016
  • From the section UK

Waiter in allergy case may face charges

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Can Clinton give a straight answer on emails?

After a successful Democratic National Convention, Hillary Clinton stumbles once again when asked about her use of a private email server while secretary of state. Will this be her campaign's Achilles' heel?

Anthony Zurcher North America reporter

Features & Analysis

Money in the mattress

Why there's a spring in the US bedding industry

  • 7 August 2016
  • From the section Business

Shooting to fame

How US teenager won first gold medal at Rio Olympics

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Third way

Could minor candidates decide US election?

Murky affair

Did Iran film US cash transfer?

Strange new job

Missouri governor to defend impoverished client in court

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Native son

How Obama changed Hawaii

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US election: Are the Democrats too confident?

After the conventions, Democrats in public and private are convinced they will win the White House. Should they be so sure?

29 July 2016
Katty Kay Presenter, BBC World News

On patrol with beleaguered US police

The BBC's Jon Sopel goes on patrol with police in the city of Frederick in Maryland, who were determined to improve ties with the communities they serve.

15 July 2016
Jon Sopel North America editor

Business

US cable firm buys 10% stake in Hulu

  • 3 August 2016
  • From the section Business

Tesla agrees deal to buy SolarCity

  • 1 August 2016
  • From the section Business

SABMiller backs revised beer deal

  • 29 July 2016
  • From the section Business

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