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North America
Children distressed, separated from parents in US immigration detention
One teenager said she was helping care for a young child she didn't know because the child's aunt was somewhere else in the facility.
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Immigration
Laura Bush echoes Melania Trump's criticism of child separation policy
US first ladies, past and present, have joined the chorus of protest against the policy of breaking up families that attempt to enter the US illegally.
Immigration
Melania Trump says US should govern 'with heart' on immigration
Melania Trump has urged "both sides" to govern "with heart" in response to questions on her husband's policy of separating parents and children at the border.
- by Peter Baker
USA
A young reporter, her middle-aged source and the real-life House of Cards drama
Trump says James Wolfe's arrest was a 'terrific thing'. Trump supporters have accused the pair of trading sex and secrets to spread anti-Trump stories.
USA
Suspect killed and dozens injured at New Jersey arts festival shooting
Krystal Knapp's shift at an annual arts and music festival in Trenton, New Jersey, was nearing its end when the commotion began.
- by Kristine Phillips
USA
'Nobody likes' family separation policy: Trump White House adviser
"Nobody likes" breaking up families and "seeing babies ripped from their mothers' arms," said Kellyanne Conway, a counsellor to the President.
Investigation
Health
Toxic Secrets: 'Why me? Why couldn’t you just let me die?'
Amara Strande is 16. She has battled liver cancer while those around her have died. This is her story.
- by Amara Strande
Cars
Actor says husband's Tesla car burst into flames in traffic
The electric car was parked when it apparently caught fire. Tesla says it is investigating the 'extraordinarily unusual occurrence'.
USA
Casa Padre: the converted Walmart holding 1500 immigrant children
For more than a year, the old Walmart along the Mexican border here has been a mystery to those driving by on the highway.
- by Michael E. Miller
China
A trade war looms as Trump slaps tariffs on 1102 Chinese imports
China responded immediately after the US announced tariffs on 1102 Chinese product lines worth about $US50 billion a year.
- by Christopher Rugaber
Russia probe
Former Trump campaign chief Manafort sent into custody by US judge
Manafort has his $10 million bail revoked pending trial after he was charged with witness tampering.
- by Chad Day