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Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials cooperate, border tsar says - Tom Homan said the immigration operation would be more "targeted", as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill - 5 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Trump threatens tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba -- Cuba was previously importing about 35,000 barrels of oil a day from long-time ally Venezuela.

1 hour ago

Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace -- He is one of the most decorated coaches in NFL history, but his snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame adds to a growing list of defeats.

18 hours ago

Nicki Minaj calls herself Trump's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa -- The rapper, born in Trinidad and Tobago, praises the US president while Bruce Springsteen protests aboout ICE.

12 hours ago

Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf -- Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.

1 day ago

'Extraordinary' Williams refuses to rule out return -- Serena Williams refuses to rule out returning to professional tennis after recently filing the necessary paperwork.

11 hours ago

James brought to tears by Cleveland video tribute -- NBA legend LeBron James is brought to tears by a tribute video during the Los Angeles Lakers' defeat at his former team the Cleveland Cavaliers.

15 hours ago

Watch: Moment roof collapses at a rodeo arena due to snow -- The Saline County Fairgrounds arena in Arkansas was vacant at the time the roof caved in under the weight of snow and sleet following a winter storm.

1 day ago

Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis -- BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

1 day ago

Watch: Giant pandas play in Washington DC snowstorm -- The video shows Bao Li and Qing Bao tumbling, climbing trees and running through the snow that fell across wide swaths of the US.

1 day ago

Ecuador says ICE tried to enter its Minneapolis consulate — here's what happened -- The BBC's Ione Wells looks at the Ecuadorian government's response to the incident, which occurred during a time of heightened tension in the US city.

19 hours ago

Canada's conservative leader faces leadership test - and grapples with widening his appeal -- Pierre Poilievre is expected to win a leadership review, but faces questions over his popularity with the wider public.

17 hours ago

What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios -- From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

19 hours ago

During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security -- The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.

1 day ago

Who is Tom Homan, Trump's 'border tsar' deployed to Minneapolis? -- The US border tsar has long been a ferocious defender of Donald Trump's immigration policies.

2 days ago

'This is horrifying' - Minneapolis residents reel from second deadly shooting -- Two people have been shot dead by federal agents in the city in recent weeks, leaving many angry and frustrated.

4 days ago

The lawsuit seeks $10bn (£7.25bn) in damages after tax information from Trump and his family was leaked to the media.

15 minutes ago

Funding for DHS will continue at its current amount for two weeks while both sides work out a new deal to fund the agency, according to US media reports.

15 minutes ago

The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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He allegedly told jail officers that he had paperwork "signed by a judge" to free the accused killer, a complaint states.

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The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.

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Alberta separatists have held three meetings with members of the Trump administration to discuss their push for independence

5 hours ago

She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early.

12 hours ago

The immigration agency is under scrutiny after fatal shootings in Minneapolis.

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