Bank of America to pay out $72.5m over Epstein lawsuit

The settlement comes after a lawsuit accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking operation

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With US TV debut, women's pro ice hockey hopes to cash in big

More than 126 million US households will be able to watch Saturday's hockey game between the New York Sirens and Montréal Victoire.

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First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters

From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.

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Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history

The 44-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security has led to travel chaos at US airports.

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Iran-backed hackers breach FBI director Kash Patel's personal emails

A hacker group shares Patel's purported resume and photos - information, the FBI says, is "historical in nature".

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How Trump and the oil markets move in sync: a tango in five charts

Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?

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'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump

Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

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Trump's Iran strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once

The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.

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Guthrie on missing mother: 'We cannot be at peace without knowing'

In her first interview since the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie recounts the moment she learned her mother was missing and wrestles with the idea that her fame may have made her mother a target.

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Dog rescued after falling into a 12-foot (3.6m) sinkhole

The yellow Labrador Retriever named Tessie was not injured in the fall or rescue, and is back in her yard after crews filled in the sinkhole.

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What happened in the seconds before Air Canada plane crashed at LaGuardia

BBC Verify breaks down the moments before the deadly collision with a fire truck at the New York airport.

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Explosion at Texas oil refinery creates huge smoke plume

There were no injuries reported, the refinery operator Valero told the BBC's US news partner CBS.

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How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate

Quebec's law to regulate religious symbols goes to the Supreme Court in a constitutional test case.

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What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots have died after a passenger plane collided with a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

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Robert Mueller, ex-FBI chief who led Trump-Russia investigation, dies at 81

A former FBI director, Mueller led the high-profile inquiry into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election

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Bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake's 2024 drink-driving arrest released

The pop star's legal team had tried to prevent the release of footage from his arrest, but reached an agreement.

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Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone

Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.

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Record-breaking heatwave hits the US West

According to the US National Weather Service, the heatwave will continue in the West and expand eastward in the coming days.

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Five takeaways from Markwayne Mullin's Homeland Security confirmation hearing

The agency Mullin is vying to run entered its fifth week without funding, and concerns surrounding the budget loomed over questions.

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California leaders react to Cesar Chavez abuse allegations

The US civil rights leader has been accused of sexual abuse prompting Los Angeles and other communities to consider renaming places, schools, and streets named after Chavez.

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Parades, rivers and the White House fountain: US celebrates St Patrick's Day

The Chicago River continued its more than 60-year tradition, dyed green to celebrate the city's Irish heritage.

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US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers oil shock

The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.

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Coast Guard rescues snowmobile operator stranded on ice

Timelapse video shows rescuers cautiously manoeuvre a vessel in blizzard conditions to the edge of the ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan.

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Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody

Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism.

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'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for crackdown on prediction markets

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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'It's a tie, I'm not joking' - unusual Oscars moment sees two films share award

The rare but not unprecedented tie saw The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva both win for best short live action film.

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She spent 16 hours on Instagram in a day. It's up to a jury to decide if Meta is to blame

A landmark lawsuit will set the stage for thousands of people who say social media platforms are intentionally addictive.

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Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says

US officials previously said the man accused of ramming a truck full of explosives into a synagogue had recently lost family in Lebanon.

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Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?

The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

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Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year

The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.

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Winners, Sinners and record breakers: 17 fun facts about this year's Oscars

Sinners, Marty Supreme, Hamnet and One Battle After Another are among the films in contention this year.

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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains

It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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Nasa spacecraft weighing 1,300lb re-enters Earth's atmosphere

Much of the Van Allen Probe was expected to burn up in the atmosphere, though Nasa said there was a "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.

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'I don't know why we're doing it' - Americans divided on Iran war

Ten days since President Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be.

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Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran

The former Fox host projects an image of unapologetic frontman for the world's most powerful military.

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Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals

Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.

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Uber rolls out women-only option in the US

The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.

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Mixed messages from Trump leave more questions than answers over war's end

The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Long queues at US airports frustrate travellers

Airports across the US are experiencing extended wait times due to the partial government shutdown, which began on 14 February.

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Woman arrested after Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion hit by gunfire

A 35-year-old is held after Sunday's attack with an assault-style rifle on the pop star's home.

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Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to 'join wars after we've already won'

The remarks come after a public back-and-forth between Trump and Sir Keir Starmer over UK involvement in the US's joint offensive with Israel against Iran.

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Withheld Epstein files with accusations against Trump released by justice department

The Department of Justice said the released files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative" and inadvertently not published.

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Former 100m world champion Kerley banned for two years

Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley is banned for two years for an anti-doping whereabouts violation.

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Trump accuses Starmer of seeking to 'join wars after we've already won'

The remarks come after a public back-and-forth between Trump and Sir Keir Starmer over UK involvement in the US's joint offensive with Israel against Iran.

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Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action

The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.

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Rubbish piles and cooking with firewood - fuel shortages push Cubans to breaking point

The BBC's Will Grant spoke to several Cubans as the country grapples with severe electricity shortages, which is attributed in part to US sanctions.

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Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia

The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K'Gari.

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A Canadian town says it's the 'birthplace' of ice hockey. Some historians aren't so sure

A Nova Scotia town is caught up in a debate over the sport's origins, with one historian saying a law claiming the title reads as if "written with ChatGPT".

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Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school

Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating".

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Congress votes to summon Attorney General Bondi in Epstein case

Republican lawmaker Nancy Mace, who introduced the motion to subpoena Pam Bondi, has accused the justice department of a "cover-up".

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Leaked photo, hot tub, and Pizzagate - video of Clintons' testimony on Epstein ties released

The newly released videos show Bill and Hillary Clinton sitting through separate depositions about Jeffrey Epstein.

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Hopes and fears as US Iranians take to streets after toppling of supreme leader

Hundreds rallied in cities across the US to celebrate Khamenei's death, but not everyone was rejoicing.

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Canadian province to adopt year-round daylight saving time

The province on Canada's Pacific coast says ending the twice annual practice of changing the time by an hour is "about making life easier".

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Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards

The US star's best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.

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How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran

World leaders are responding to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.

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OpenAI vows safety policy changes after Tumbler Ridge shooting

Canada's AI minister will meet CEO Sam Altman next week after the suspect's ChatGPT account was not flagged to police despite internal company concerns.

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Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86

A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's.

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Why did the US attack Iran? Is the US at war? Here's what to know

What we know so far about the US-Israeli strikes against Iran and what might come next.

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