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Pennsylvania officials reject viral claim about illegal voters

Pennsylvania officials reject claim that "illegal voters" were able to apply for mail-in ballots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GI8rqsz via IFTTT

Ros Atkins on... Harris's struggle to distance herself from Biden?

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the political tightrope the vice-president has to walk to present a new vision. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mBKE9Zc via IFTTT

African asylum seekers afraid ahead of US election

Thousands of asylum applicants are wondering what impact the outcome could have on their lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wStBX7d via IFTTT

Paul Pelosi attacker gets life in prison without parole

David DePape is also serving a 30-year prison sentence after he was convicted on federal charges in May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V6SfC1y via IFTTT

Adidas ends 'fight' with Kanye West over antisemitism

The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hg502D3 via IFTTT

Actress Teri Garr, star of Young Frankenstein, dies

The Oscar-nominated actress is known for her roles in hit movies including Young Frankenstein and Tootsie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/db2PFqp via IFTTT

What’s really behind America’s men v women election

With polls showing a stark gender divide, the race is shaping up to be a battle of the sexes. Why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/tRDsjAH via IFTTT

'It's rough out here': Why Trump and Harris should listen to this mum of seven

Inflation and high prices are primary concerns for Sin City's voters ahead of the 5 November vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p2bvV0G via IFTTT

'It's rough out here': Why Trump and Harris should listen to this mum of seven

Inflation and high prices are primary concerns for Sin City's voters ahead of the 5 November vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p2bvV0G via IFTTT

Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway

Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OiCkBsa via IFTTT

Trump and Vance possible targets of China-backed cyber attack

It is reported the Republican candidates' phones may have been among the targets of a broader cyber attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5fynTFS via IFTTT

Democrats bet big on Texas in hope of flipping Cruz's Senate seat

The Democratic Party are hoping to defeat Ted Cruz to keep control of the Senate, but it is an uphill battle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PeZQVwN via IFTTT

Katty Kay: What’s really behind America’s men v women election

With polls showing a stark gender divide, the race is shaping up to be a battle of the sexes. Why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/VT9ukzG via IFTTT

Michelle Obama makes fiery abortion pitch as Trump courts Muslim vote

In an impassioned speech, Michelle Obama said the election was "too close" with 10 days left until election day. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bzABfS6 via IFTTT

Three Georgia men convicted in Ahmaud Arbery murder seek retrial

The men are serving life sentences for the fatal shooting in Georgia, which provoked national outrage in the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F6SMAbR via IFTTT

Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house

First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hvt06xS via IFTTT

What's next for the Menendez brothers?

A district attorney will argue for the brothers' resentencing on Friday - but freedom is still a long way off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YkSwL4y via IFTTT

Judge to decide if Erik and Lyle Menendez should be eligible for parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o7e9Ayd via IFTTT

Trudeau announces sharp cuts to Canada's immigration targets

The government says it "didn't get the balance quite right" when it bolstered immigration to address labour shortages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TOAjXpW via IFTTT

Customers 'shocked' by hefty Juul settlement payouts

He wasn't expecting much from a class-action suit against vaping firm Juul. Then he got $3,000. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gr7ziFG via IFTTT

Why Harris campaign moved from joy to warning of Trump’s 'unchecked power'

In a bid to win over moderate Republicans, the vice-president amplified Trump’s ex-chief of staff’s claim that he has fascist tendencies. The former president said it shows Harris is desperate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YpmqbCL via IFTTT

Suspected drunk driver 'almost struck' Kamala Harris motorcade

The suspect who "almost struck a vehicle" had no recollection of entering the highway after driving the wrong way, arrest report says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8huZSxA via IFTTT

McDonald's burgers linked to E. coli outbreak in the US

At least 49 people have been sickened and one person has died, according to the CDC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1NrOITG via IFTTT

Facebook and Instagram launch celebrity scam ad crackdown

Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/a2Qc65l via IFTTT

Multiple dead, including child, in Texas helicopter crash

A helicopter crashed into a radio tower in the city's east on Sunday evening, the fire department says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ShejPBq via IFTTT

Trump and Harris trade bitter attacks in battleground blitz

The Republican says his opponent was "lying" about once working at McDonald's, while she says he is "unstable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/whrzNUm via IFTTT

Vulnerable time for Europe as clock ticks down for Biden

The days of US largesse are expected to end as soon as the current president steps down in January. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5BTJ4Yh via IFTTT

The farmers targeted by false claims and threats over Harris ad

Two Pennsylvania farmers have been targeted by false claims and threats after appearing in a Kamala Harris advert. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b5WvVAY via IFTTT

Ozzy Osbourne inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Black Sabbath frontman was among the 2024 inductees at the event in the US on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f0hgvkA via IFTTT

At least seven dead after ferry dock collapses in Georgia

Authorities say at least 20 people went into the water when the gangway collapsed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EeJKUdq via IFTTT

How the India-Canada fallout could affect trade and immigration

The stakes for both countries are high as the rift over allegations that India ran a campaign to intimidate Sikh separatists in Canada deepens. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OmBzES7 via IFTTT

‘You stole the election’: Nervous volunteers on front line of conspiracies

Suspicion about the vote count is pervasive even in small rural communities, where volunteers are preparing for potential violence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mREoUKu via IFTTT

US swing state voters: 'You have a big say on what happens in the entire world'

Residents in key states describe constant ads, neighbourhood sign wars and high anxiety ahead of the 2024 election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w5OqUn4 via IFTTT

US sanctions Chinese firms behind Russian drones, as Zelensky calls for 'pressure'

The US Treasury announces the move after the Ukrainian president called out China's involvement in Russian arms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Ha7yEu via IFTTT

Victoria's Secret show returns after controversy

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show was axed in 2019 after low ratings and criticism that it was sexist. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZLHQSA4 via IFTTT

Christopher Reeve's children remember 'wonderful dad'

A new film focuses the Superman actor and how he adapted to disability after a serious accident. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dbSsP7i via IFTTT

Would Donald Trump’s taxes on trade hurt US consumers?

What could happen if Donald Trump drastically increases tariffs as he has promised to do? from BBC News https://ift.tt/1PuzIwd via IFTTT

How relations between India and Canada hit rock bottom

India and Canada expelled diplomats as tensions rose over last year's killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8QDoUXw via IFTTT

Trump electric vehicle attacks hit home for Michigan voters

Trump’s EV criticism is part of his broader economic message as he tries to appeal to voters in the key swing state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l8MgbzD via IFTTT

Can illegal immigrants really vote in the US election?

It is illegal for non-citizens to vote in the US election - but Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed immigrants are going to. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cgfdwuR via IFTTT

Christopher Columbus's DNA to shed light on his origins

Research seeking to solve the mystery of the legendary explorer's birthplace will feature in a documentary. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7fhAQPr via IFTTT

Harris puts pressure on Trump over medical records

The Democratic presidential nominee accuses her Republican rival of a lack of transparency about his health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/myiz8J3 via IFTTT

Canada to cover cost of contraception and diabetes drugs

The government said it is the initial phase of a plan that would expand to become a publicly funded national programme. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LPegnyc via IFTTT

Watch: Stunning Northern Lights display seen across US and Canada

The dazzling spectacle on Thursday night was the strongest since May. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4srMwQT via IFTTT

When is Diddy's trial starting? What to know about his legal troubles

The rap mogul faces criminal charges and lawsuits from a number of alleged victims. He has denied wrongdoing from BBC News https://ift.tt/kPn5tpe via IFTTT

Moment US Coast Guard rescues man clinging to cooler miles from shore

The man "survived a nightmare scenario," officials say, after finding him floating around 30 miles off Florida. from BBC News https://ift.tt/860GL4K via IFTTT

'I'm feeling uneasy': First-time US voters reckon with high-stakes election

With polls suggesting a tight race, people casting their ballots for their first time say they feel immense pressure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lnJQbKT via IFTTT

'It's eerie to see its power” - Florida woman documents 20 hours in hurricane’s path in messages to BBC

Chynna Perkins described her experiences to the BBC as a powerful storm bore down on her part of Florida. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qr3BpUa via IFTTT

Moment police evacuate family after tree strikes home

Police body camera footage from Tampa shows the moment officers help the family to safety through driving rain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h8vlYAL via IFTTT

Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night

The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tE2kOUm via IFTTT

Why Pennsylvania could hold the keys to the White House

The Keystone State is the lynchpin of the swing-state electoral firewalls for both campaigns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pRchy4Q via IFTTT

'I'm feeling uneasy': First-time US voters reckon with high-stakes election

With polls suggesting a tight race, people casting their ballots for their first time say they feel immense pressure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TBR67Ub via IFTTT

The road to White House runs through this US state

Pennsylvania is the lynchpin of the swing-state electoral firewalls for both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pRchy4Q via IFTTT

Las Vegas casino imploded to make way for stadium

The Tropicana opened in 1957 and in its heyday was visited by Frank Sinatra and the so-called Rat Pack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wkztDiN via IFTTT

Meteorologist becomes emotional giving Hurricane Milton update

The weather system has rapidly intensified into a category five storm with winds of up to 175mph (281km/h). from BBC News https://ift.tt/QuD2RgV via IFTTT

Woman saved as home floods - and brutal Helene destroys family history

Entire communities in North Carolina are coming to terms with devastating losses after a historic, deadly storm. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aetzrQg via IFTTT

Immigration, Project 2025, taxes - VP debate claims fact-checked

BBC Verify examined the claims Walz and Vance made during the first and only vice-presidential debate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/n7jRQZF via IFTTT

Ghost guns and transgender care: Major cases before US Supreme Court

The top US court is back in session with cases that may affect American life - and its standing in the public. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3IlBSQm via IFTTT

Canadian child dies from rabies after bat found in bedroom

It marks the first domestically-acquired case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967. from BBC News https://ift.tt/gQPdBJG via IFTTT

Sadness and defiance in Trump-shooting town trying to heal

The town is undergoing its own healing process ahead of the former president's visit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0n4l9Bb via IFTTT

Nibi the 'diva' beaver allowed to stay at wildlife rescue centre

Newhouse Wildlife Rescue said Nibi - raised in captivity - was not ready to live in the wild. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CIZi3qK via IFTTT

Notorious Menendez brothers murder case to be reviewed

The brothers, who were jailed for killing their parents at a Beverly Hills mansion, say it was self-defence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/onqGFtP via IFTTT

Google introduces new way to search by filming video

It is the latest move from the tech giant to change how people search online using artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A31zN94 via IFTTT

Does Netflix's new documentary unmask the real Vince McMahon?

Ex-WWE boss Vince McMahon has criticised a documentary claiming to "pull back the curtain" on him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UoPhL2g via IFTTT

Trump dominates in rural America - will folksy Walz help Harris?

The Democratic VP pick hails from Nebraska, a state which could prove crucial in November's vote. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QGMyLIA via IFTTT

Trump or Harris? In a crisis-hit world, diplomats resigned to either

Behind the scenes at the United Nations, insiders tell the BBC they don't see major change whoever wins the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pn9WaZO via IFTTT

US man jailed for cloning giant sheep for trophy hunting

The 81-year-old breeder imported tissue from the Marco Polo argali sheep, the world's largest, from Kyrgyzstan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/M9vrU7q via IFTTT

When is the VP debate? Everything to know for Vance v Walz

Tuesday night's head-to-head will be their first and only showdown in the 2024 presidential election cycle. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g9SxWDV via IFTTT

California governor blocks landmark AI safety bill

The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first US regulations on artificial intelligence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0vaJ8Hx via IFTTT