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A view from inside court for Trump's blockbuster trial -- Monday marked the start of Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York City. Here's how the day unfolded. -- US & Canada

3 days ago

Protester sets himself on fire outside Trump trial -- The motive in the incident, which was witnessed by reporters at the scene, remains unclear. -- US & Canada

5 hours ago

Taylor Swift is vulnerable but vicious on new album -- The star's 11th album is much more than a break-up record, and may even mark the end of an era. -- Entertainment & Arts

14 hours ago

School shooting averted after teen arrested: police -- Police say a story the teen wrote depicting a mass shooting was not fictional and was a violent threat. -- US & Canada

8 hours ago

Video of US baseball coach in cockpit under FAA probe -- Colorado Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens posted a video of himself on a flight from Denver to Toronto. -- US & Canada

4 hours ago

Someone screamed 'don't do it' before man set himself on fire - BBC reporter -- The BBC's Nada Tawfik was outside the New York court where Donald Trump's trial is taking place. -- US & Canada

5 hours ago

US Congress close to passing long-awaited Ukraine aid -- A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv's war effort will go to a vote in coming days. -- US & Canada

10 hours ago

500 Newfoundlanders went on same cruise by coincidence -- The residents of the Atlantic Canadian province chased the same good deal online without prior planning. -- US & Canada

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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over accelerator crash risk - The electric car company, run by Elon Musk, is recalling thousands of what is its latest vehicle.

12 hours ago

Nigerian attempts chess record in Times Square -- 29-year-old chess master Tunde Onakoya hopes to raise $1m for charity by playing for 58 consecutive hours. -- Africa

12 hours ago

Dozens arrested as Gaza protest cleared at Columbia -- Democratic politician Ilhan Omar's daughter is suspended from college for participating. -- US & Canada

21 hours ago

USC campus tense after Muslim valedictorian's speech cancelled -- The university said it cut the speech over security concerns tied to the Middle East. -- US & Canada

14 hours ago

Kennedys endorse Biden over relative RFK Jr -- Robert F Kennedy Jr is running for president as an independent - but many family members oppose him. -- US & Canada

1 day ago

Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montana -- Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath. -- US & Canada

2 days ago

Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe' -- Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for 'en pointe' dancers. -- US & Canada

2 days ago

Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers -- An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused. -- US & Canada

3 days ago

Video shows people damaging ancient rock formations -- A hiker recorded two men pushing rocks from the ancient formation in a Nevada park. -- US & Canada

2 days ago

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app? -- Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn. -- China

14 hours ago

Elon Musk's Neuralink 'extends the mind's borders' -- When we merge mind and machine, the traditional borders of the self dissipate, says philosopher Dvija Mehta.

2 days ago

Wildcard witness and untested legal theory: How strong is first Trump case? -- Experts are split over the strength of NY prosecutor Alvin Bragg's case, which relies on a novel legal strategy. -- US & Canada

5 days ago

These are the US neighbourhoods in most urgent need of trees -- Trees protect health and lower bills, but communities of colour tend to be tree-poor.

3 days ago

Suicide is on the rise for young Americans. Why? -- With young people like college student Ben Salas dying, families and experts are searching for answers. -- US & Canada

8 days ago

Cicadas on the menu in New Orleans -- A New Orleans insectarium is set to add a crunchy addition to its menu at its in-house snack bar. -- US & Canada

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What's at stake in Trump's unprecedented trial? -- Whatever the eventual verdict in the hush-money case, this trial will have a big impact on the 2024 election. -- US & Canada

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