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Turkish Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be released

Her arrest follows the White House’s crackdown on what it has classified as antisemitism on US campuses.

by The editor•9 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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‘Enthusiasm and joy’ in new Pope’s hometown of Chicago

Catholics are surprised and delighted in Chicago, where the church’s influence persists despite declining numbers.

by The editor•9 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045

Microsoft founder said he will speed up his charitable giving – and accused Elon Musk and Doge of “killing children” through aid cuts.

by The editor•9 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Trump names Fox News host as top Washington DC prosecutor

Jeanine Pirro replaces Trump’s previous pick, who lost Republicans support over the US Capitol riot.

by The editor•9 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Mistrial declared in case against officer in fatal shooting of black motorist

The killing of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Michigan sparked widespread protests, renewing questions around police brutality.

by The editor•9 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University

The university asked for police help after protesters occupied part of the main library on Wednesday.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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‘He’s one of us’ – Americans react to first US-born pope

Robert Prevost is originally from Chicago, where he served as an altar boy and was ordained as a priest in 1982.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Canada has been ‘over reliant on the US for too long’, says Joly

Canada’s foreign minister told BBC News that her country wants to be closer to the UK and the EU.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Smokey Robinson denies sexual assault allegations

In a statement, the singer’s lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to “extract money”.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Trump calls election of first American pope a ‘great honour’

Pope Leo was born in Chicago and attended university outside Philadelphia before becoming a missionary in Peru.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?

After a conclave that lasted only three sessions and 24 hours, 133 cardinals have elected Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Ex-police officers acquitted of murder charges in Tyre Nichols beating death

The fatal beating of a black motorist in Memphis triggered nationwide protests against police brutality.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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What is in the UK-US tariff deal?

The two nations announce a deal to reduce tariffs – here’s what’s in it.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Denmark summons US ambassador over Greenland spying report

US spy agencies have been told to step up espionage around Greenland, according to The Wall Street Journal.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as fat-loss jabs boom

The firm is struggling with debt and tough competition from weight-loss drugs.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC

In his first interview since leaving office, the 82-year-old criticises his successor’s handling of the war and is challenged on his own record.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Fed holds rates because of tariff ‘uncertainty’

The Federal Reserve said Trump’s barrage of tariffs were generating too much uncertainty to predict its next moves.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Arizona man shot to death in road rage ‘returns’ to address his killer

With the help of artificial intelligence, a man was ‘brought back to life’ at his killer’s sentencing to deliver a victim’s statement himself.

by The editor•8 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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What do Canadians make of Carney’s meeting with Trump?

The prime minister reiterated that Canada “is not for sale” during Tuesday’s meeting at the White House.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Second US fighter jet falls overboard from Truman aircraft carrier

Crew members sustained minor injuries after the latest mishap involving the carrier in the Middle East.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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US may soon deport migrants to Libya – reports

Migrants may be flown to the troubled North African nation as part of the US’ immigration crackdown.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four women

The Motown legend is being sued for $50m by four women who accuse him of sexual assault and rape.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Carney tells Trump that Canada ‘won’t be for sale, ever’

The Canadian PM responds firmly as the president proposes a “wonderful marriage” of incorporating Canada into the US.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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JD Vance’s brother advances in run for Cincinnati mayor

Cory Bowman, who was endorsed by Vance, will face off with the city’s Democratic incumbent mayor after finishing second in Tuesday’s primary.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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‘Approach, are you there?’ – Audio reveals moment air traffic radar goes dark

The incident traumatised air controllers, and triggered delays at one of New York’s busiest airports.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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US and China to start talks over trade war this week

Global trade experts have told the BBC they expect the negotiations to take several months.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Five takeaways from Biden’s BBC interview

The former president defended his decision to drop out of the 2024 campaign when he did, in a wide-ranging interview with the BBC.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Biden: Withdrawing from 2024 race earlier ‘wouldn’t have mattered’

The former US president says he has no regrets over his late withdrawal in the contest against Donald Trump.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Joe Biden on Trump: ‘What president ever talks like that? That’s not who we are’

Exclusive: The former president tells Nick Robinson his verdict on his successor’s first 100 days and his “grave concern” for the future of the Atlantic Alliance

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics
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Trump says US to stop attacking Houthis in Yemen as group has ‘capitulated’

Oman’s foreign minister says a “ceasefire” between the US and the Iran-backed group has been reached.

by The editor•7 May 2025•Posted inBBC US politics

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