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James Nokise: NBA wild card predictions
Opinion - comedian James Nokise presents his picks for the big guns of this NBA season, which opened this week.
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell
Pfizer has applied for approval for the Covid vaccine to be used in US children aged 5-11. And a federal court has temporarily reinstated a controversial abortion ban in Texas just days after a lower… Audio
Why US workers are refusing vaccine ultimatums
Many US workplaces have issued ultimatums to staff to get vaccinated or lose their jobs, but some workers are sticking by their political, religious or health concerns and saying no.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
President Biden's agenda is at risk with further delays on spending packages and the threat of a potential default as a critical borrowing limit looms. And Ron has an update on the oil spill in the… Audio
Prof Mary Ziegler: the ‘deviousness’ of the Texas abortion ban
The recently enacted Texas Heartbeat Act, also known as Senate Bill 8, gives conservative lawmakers everything they wanted - the ability to ban abortion with none of the risk, says Professor Mary… Audio
Oscar Stilley: ‘disbarred and disgraced’ lawyer sues Texas abortion doctor
Earlier this week Arkansas man Oscar Stilley filed a lawsuit against a Texan doctor who performed an abortion and wrote about it publicly in defiance of the state's strict new 'Heartbeat Act', which… Audio
Lawsuits filed against Texas abortion provider could be best test of new law
Earlier this week Arkansas man Oscar Stilley filed a lawsuit against a Texan doctor who performed an abortion and wrote about it publicly in defiance of the state's strict new 'Heartbeat Act', which… Audio
US hospitals ration care amid shortages and Covid-19 surge
Surges in Covid-19 cases in several US states and staffing and equipment shortages, are exacting a mounting toll on hospitals and their workers, leading to warnings that care would be rationed.
High security, small turnout at US rally supporting 6 Jan rioters
Police and media vastly outnumbered right wing protesters attending a rally at the US Capitol that was proceeded by warnings about security threats and heavy security preparations.
'Threats of violence' at US Capitol pro-Trump rally, police warn
US police have warned of threats of violence at a planned right-wing rally in Washington DC this weekend.
France recalls envoys in US and Australia over submarine deal
France has recalled its ambassadors from the USA and Australia for consultations in a unprecedented move over a row about a security bargain.
USA correspondent Ron Elving - the US remembers 9/11
Ron says the US is feeling emotionally spent after the marking of the 9/11 20th anniversary. Also there's major resistance in some quarters to vaccination mandates. And Ron talks to Lynn about pitched… Audio
Biden and China's Xi discuss conflict, as stalemate continues
US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have had their first talks in seven months, discussing the need to ensure economic competition does not veer into conflict.
Twenty years in Afghanistan: immense damage over 'a little revenge'
Analysis: Tallying the balance of good and bad done in the Afghanistan War leaves Tim Watkin wondering at the immense damage and ongoing effects that have resulted from the US's retaliation for the…
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Joe Biden says evacuations of US citizens and allies from Afghanistan will continue, despite the attack this week in Kabul that has killed 13 American soldiers and many others. Ron also reports on the… Audio
USA correspondent Kelsey Snell
Kelsey covers off the criticism directed at President Joe Biden over the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as evacuations continue, and a resurgence in Covid as America's school year begins. Kelsey Snell… Audio
How the Taliban's strategy of smoke and mirrors won them ground
When the Taliban made its way into Afghanistan's capital on Sunday, their decades-long war to return to power was won.
Three Florida educators die of Covid in two days, says union
Three educators in Florida's second-largest school district have died from Covid-19 within two days of each other, teachers' union officials say.
USA correspondent Ron Elving - Delta cases multiply
Ron talks to Lynn about the surge of Covid Delta variant cases in the US and ow new medical advice says it's as contagious as chickenpox. Also, a group of senators has finalised legislative language… Audio
Large US wildfires affecting weather conditions
Massive US wildfires have created so much shade from their smoke they have created cooler more stable conditions, helping firefighters, officials say. Audio
