Crisis in Middle East clouds Biden's agenda as White House hosts Australian PM for lavish state dinner
President Joe Biden's attempts at deepening ties in the Pacific are again competing with other, pressing issues, this time the brewing war in the Middle East that is looming over his lavish state welcome for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
2023-10-25 17:24
Richard Roundtree: Shaft lead actor dies at 81
Roundtree was seen as a ground-breaking player with his portrayal of detective John Shaft.
2023-10-25 10:29
Republicans pick Mike Johnson as latest House Speaker nominee
The Louisiana congressman was selected after three rounds of voting on Tuesday evening.
2023-10-25 10:18
NHL drops ban on rainbow-coloured Pride hockey stick tape
The National Hockey League ban had sparked criticism from players and LGBT activists.
2023-10-25 10:17
'Heck of a reunion': Donald Trump silent as Michael Cohen dishes dirt
Five years after they last met, the ex-president and his self-described fixer were reunited in court.
2023-10-25 05:19
Tom Emmer: Republicans pick third nominee for House Speaker
But the Minnesota congressman may face difficulty winning votes from allies of ex-President Donald Trump.
2023-10-25 00:47
Michael Cohen: Trump's former 'fixer' to testify in NY fraud case
Outside court, Mr Trump says Michael Cohen is "a proven liar". Cohen says the case is about "accountability".
2023-10-25 00:15
Donald Trump looms large in choosing new House Speaker
The former President has so far not publicly endorsed a new candidate after Jim Jordan dropped out.
2023-10-24 22:58
Legal bid to give Lockerbie families access to Masud trial
Prosecutors want relatives of bombing victims to be able to listen to the trial of accused Abu Agila Masud.
2023-10-24 06:26
Nashville police chief’s son on run for shooting two officers
The Nashville police chief says he has minimal contact with his son, who he said is a convicted felon
2023-10-24 03:20
How far would US go to defend Israel?
With the scars of past entanglements in the region still being felt, there are limits to US involvement.
2023-10-24 00:59
Who are the Republican candidates to be US House Speaker?
Republicans are again searching for a new nominee after Jim Jordan's Speaker bid fell apart last week.
2023-10-23 22:26