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Vice presidential hopefuls to square off in only debate
Vice-presidential candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine face off in their only debate today. Our correspondent Simon Marks says both will have to answer awkward questions in defence of their boss. Audio
US Vice Presidential hopefuls square off today
The American vice presidential candidates square off for their first televised debate today. Our correspondent Priscilla Huff looks at what to expect. Audio
Fugitive from Tonga caught in American Samoa
An American man who escaped custody in Tonga and sailed out of the country in his yacht has been detained in American Samoa. Audio
US correspondent Steve Almond
Following the debate came our first "October surprise" - the NY Times dropped a bombshell, revealing that Trump listed nearly a billion dollars in losses in 1995 and may have used this massive lost to… Audio
US favouring Syria jihadist group, says Russia
The Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, has accused the United States of further fuelling the war in Syria.
'Horror scene' after train slams into New Jersey station
At least one person has been killed and dozens injured, some of them critically, after a commuter train crashed into a railway station in the US state of New Jersey.
US Congress rejects Obama veto for first time
Congress has rejected US President Barack Obama's veto of a bill that would allow families of 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabian officials - the first veto override of his presidency.
Clinton, Trump back on campaign trail after debate
Donald Trump has now turned on yesterday's debate moderator, as most pundits declare Hillary Clinton the winner.
Mr Trump also complained about his microphone crackling, which Mrs Clinton dismissed.
…The aftermath of last night's US presidential debate
The fallout from last night's US presidential debate continues for Donald Trump, while Hillary Clinton continues campaigning. Our correspondent Simon Marks was at the debate. Audio
Emigration from the Marshalls continuing
Two new reports on the Marshall Islands suggest why emigration to the United States continues at a steady pace.
Clinton, Trump square off in first presidential debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go head-to-head for the first time in a debate that's expected to be watched by millions later today. we cross to Hofstra University, Long Island, New York where the… Audio
Police release Charlotte shooting clip
Videos showing the fatal shooting of a black man in the North Carolina city of Charlotte do not show whether the victim was holding a gun.
Manhunt for US mall shooting suspect
A manhunt is under way for a shooter who killed five people at a shopping centre in Washington state on Friday.
US police officer charged over fatal shooting of unarmed black man
A police officer who fatally shot an unarmed black motorist in Tulsa, Oklahoma last week has been charged with manslaughter.
George Bush senior is apparently voting for Clinton
Who'd have thunk it? President George H.W. Bush is reportedly planning to vote for Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election. Audio
US correspondent Steve Almond
Steve Almond has more on the gap in the polls closing between the two presidential candidates and the latest on the three attacks in one day across the country. Audio
Robot sets off bomb from backpack in New Jersey
The FBI has been searching an address in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the mayor said, after a bomb squad set off an explosive device left at a train station.
Eight injured in Minnesota mall stabbing
At least eight people were wounded in a stabbing attack at a shopping mall in the US state of Minnesota, before the suspected attacker was shot dead by police, officials say.
US admits bombing that killed Syrian soldiers
The United States has admitted carrying out an air strike in northeastern Syria believed to have killed scores of Syrian government soldiers.
Obama cancels Philippines meeting after 'whore' comment
US President Barack Obama has cancelled a meeting in Laos with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has called him a "son of a whore".
