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Watch: How does the US national debt affect consumers around the world? -- The debt has more than doubled in a decade to reach a milestone $40tn (£29.4tn), Treasury figures show.

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When police stormed a Penn State frat house, one brother thought it was a prank -- Thirteen current and former students were arrested and accused of running a drug-dealing enterprise.

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Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands -- This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.

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Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch chief fit to stand trial in sex trafficking case, judge says -- Jeffries was declared "mentally incompetent" by a court last year and said to be suffering with dementia and late onset of Alzheimer's disease.

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Sparks fly over Mamdani's 'hit list' against New York's rich home owners -- A list of expensive New York homes has sparked a controversy as Mamdani implements a second home tax.

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Warning signs flash on US economy as debt spirals -- The US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?

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US borrowing costs rise as attempts to ease rates prove short-lived -- Economists said there were ongoing concerns over the level of borrowing as national debt passed $40tn.

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Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says -- It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.

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Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware -- Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.

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Democratic socialist speaks to BBC after shock win in Florida primary -- Nixon now faces a tough campaign against incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November.

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What is postpartum psychosis and why is it central in the Lindsay Clancy trial? -- Clancy is accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023 and her defence team point to severe postpartum mental illness.

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Watch: What to know about Trump's trusted aide Natalie Harp -- The BBC's Bernd Debusmann explains who she is and how she came to hold such a prominent role in the US president's inner circle.

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Watch: Trump leads tour of White House helipad construction site -- The work is being expedited ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the White House in late September.

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How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran? -- Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.

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Trump wants to be friends with Kim - but South Korea could pay the price -- US military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.

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Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes -- Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.

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Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but why are they returning to UK now? -- The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.

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Lindsay Clancy's trial puts postpartum psychosis in the spotlight -- Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions.

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Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction -- Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.

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Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple -- One suspect is in custody, and police have said they are still investigating if the attack was motivated by hate.

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TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements -- The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.

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Supreme Court temporarily unfreezes Trump ballroom construction -- The temporary order will allow the $400m (£297m) project to continue while the high court mulls a final decision on the case.

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Watch: Taking a 180mph spin round America's birthday Grand Prix racetrack -- The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations and the first major auto race in the US capital in more than 24 years.

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Canada 'should fight' as US trade deadline looms, Manitoba premier says -- Premier Wab Kinew's comments signal a tough battle for Prime Minister Mark Carney to get buy-in from Canadians on a possible trade deal with the US.

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Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots -- A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.

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