Sunday, August 16, 2026 4:56 PM ET
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue -- Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.1 day ago
Many Canadians are boycotting the US, so this is where they're travelling instead -- From exploring their own backyard to travelling abroad, many Canadians are spending their money elsewhere to send a message to the US president.1 day ago
US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard -- Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.1 day ago
US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says -- Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.2 days ago
BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her -- BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.3 days ago
'I shot Mr Thompson' - Inside the court as Mangione pleaded guilty -- The BBC's New York correspondent Nada Tawfik explains what unfolded in court, what the plea means and what comes next in the case.1 day ago
Why is Selena Gomez being sued? -- BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.2 days ago
Watch: Key moments from Karoline Leavitt's White House tenure -- Leavitt became the youngest press secretary in the country's history when she took the job in January 2025 at age 27.3 days ago
Watch: Why are ICE agents getting controversial shock gloves? -- The BBC's Sarah Smith looks at what the new equipment could mean for the agency as tensions over immigration enforcement continue to escalate.3 days ago
Watch: Trump tells reporters why he switched planes -- The President confirmed that he secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month due to a possible threat.4 days ago
US women in politics spark conversation on motherhood -- The White House press secretary quit this week to be with her children, while Democrat Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez said she was freezing her eggs.1 hour ago
Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US -- Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.4 days ago
Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war -- It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.4 days ago
Decoys to hide presidents are common - but elaborate Trump ruse was different level -- Deceptions of varying complexity are often used to thwart potential threats, former Secret Service agents say.4 days ago
Fact-checking Trump's claims as he rolls back some recommended vaccines -- The US president has repeatedly cast doubt on the safety of childhood vaccines, making several misleading claims.4 days ago
US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS Lincoln -- Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship.23 minutes ago
Teen suspect in Virginia campus shooting found hiding in closet -- The attack left five injured outside a halls of residence, and the suspect was not a student there, say police.1 hour ago
One dead, homes swept away after Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii -- A search-and-rescue operation is under way after properties were uprooted from their foundations.1 hour ago
Watch: Flooding destroys a road in Indiana after heavy rainfall -- Officials in Indiana said at least six deaths have been confirmed across the state.18 hours ago
BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuit -- A spokesperson for Trump's legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of "seeking to harass" the president's family.17 hours ago
Watch: Why Tupac Shakur's murder trial is happening 30 years after he was killed -- The rapper was fatally shot four times in a drive-by crime in September 1996, and only one person has ever been charged in connection to his death.21 hours ago
Who is Luigi Mangione, the man who admitted to shooting a healthcare CEO? -- Mangione is the scion of a prominent Maryland family who was top of his class at an elite private school and graduated from an Ivy League university.1 day ago