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Fifa ordered to explain World Cup ticket pricing -- Fifa must answer questions about 2026 World Cup ticket sales after the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey launch an investigation. -- World Cup

13 minutes ago

Biden sues US justice department to block release of recordings -- Biden allegedly referred to classified information during the interviews, but he says the government wants to release the records for other reasons.

1 hour ago

How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere -- Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

7 hours ago

Packers' Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges -- Green Bay Packers' star running back Josh Jacobs is arrested and taken into custody on five domestic abuse charges.

6 hours ago

Republicans in South Carolina defy Trump to reject voting map changes -- With the midterms less than six months away, there is a battle under way over the redrawing of voting maps.

15 hours ago

One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill -- Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.

10 hours ago

White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations -- Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.

17 hours ago

Nasa unveils next steps to build permanent Moon base -- Nasa plans to send hopping drones and roving vehicles to the Moon as part of plans for a permanent Moon base.

20 hours ago

Trump administration wants federal workers to sign NDAs -- US government personnel officials say non-disclosure agreements are part of an effort to stop leaks to the media.

16 hours ago

Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight -- The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

10 hours ago

Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed -- BBC's Carl Nasman was at the event, where he asked enthusiasts about World Cup ticket prices and what the sport means to the US.

17 hours ago

Watch: Nasa shows renderings for planned permanent moon base -- The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032.

21 hours ago

Protests escalate outside ICE facility over alleged inhumane conditions -- The Department of Homeland security said in a statement that the detainees receive "medical, dental, and mental health services as available".

1 day ago

Watch: Texas police rescue baby from car stuck in floodwater -- Texas police say a father tried to cross a flooded road after heavy rains inundated the area, urging motorists not to do the same. Neither the driver nor the baby was hurt.

1 day ago

It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed -- The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.

3 days ago

How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses -- Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement agreement.

5 days ago

'We are resilient': As San Diego's Muslim community reels from mosque shooting, it refuses to be intimidated -- Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.

5 days ago

Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end? -- The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.

4 days ago

Will US invade? Three ways Cuba crisis could play out now -- The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.

5 days ago

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with cancer -- Bondi, who was diagnosed shortly after being ousted in April, is also joining the White House's new advisory council on AI.

1 hour ago

Watch: Community gathers as workers remain missing after chemical blast -- At least one person is dead and nine others missing after a chemical explosion at a paper mill in the US state of Washington, authorities said.

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Evacuation orders lifted after threat of California chemical tank explosion is eliminated -- About 50,000 people who were evacuated have been allowed to return home after a period of worry.

5 hours ago

MAGA candidate's win in Texas primary may also help Democrats in Senate battle -- Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.

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