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Russia 'going backwards in time' - US
US Defence Secretary Ash Carter has accused Russia of "nuclear sabre-rattling" and of being intent on eroding international order.
Pressure on Cruz to take Indiana
The pressure is mounting on Ted Cruz to win in Indiana tomorrow in what many are seeing as his last stand. Audio
Senators shy away from being Trumps VP
He may be Trump no-mates. Republican senators are shying away from being his election running mate. Audio
CIA panned for Bin Laden death tweets
The US Central Intelligence Agency has been criticised online for as-live tweeting the killing of Osama bin Laden as it happened five years ago.
US asks court to dismiss American Samoa lawsuit
The United States Justice Department has asked a Federal court to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to overturn a ruling allowing large scale commercial fishing close to American Samoa's coast.
New York Times CEO sued over discrimination
The chief executive of the New York Times is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit alleging an "environment rife with discrimination based on age, race and gender".
Prince found to have prescription drugs
New reports out of the US suggest Prince was found to have prescription drugs on him when he died last week. Audio
Trump outlines controversial foreign policy
Donald Trump has shed light on his vision for the United States' foreign policy, calling the Obama administration's policy a complete and utter disaster. Audio
US Federal Reserve holds rates, RBNZ to follow
The U.S. Federal Reserve has held its benchmark interest rate as expected in a statement delivered a short time ago. Audio
Clinton and Trump look comfortable in race to White House
It's looking increasingly like a Trump-Clinton race for the White House. Audio
Trump, Clinton poised to extend leads
Presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are expected to extend their leads when voters in five north-eastern American states cast ballots today.
Big day of voting in US after Cruz-Kasich alliance
The race to contest the US presidency is entering the crucial final stages with a round of voting today in five states Audio
US sends team to discuss NZ TPP obligations
The United States is sending officials to New Zealand to look at how the country will put its obligations under the Trans Pacific Partnership into practice. Audio
Manhunt for shooter who killed eight in Ohio
The manhunt continues for whoever killed eight people in a rural Ohio town. Audio
Prince's drug dealer reveals opiate addiction
A man claiming to have dealt drugs to superstar Prince says the singer battled with an addiction to powerful opiates for more than 25 years. Audio
Cruz and Kasick join forces against Trump
Two bitter rivals have teamed up in an effort to stop Donald Trump becoming the republican nominee for the President of the United States. Audio
Tributes pour in for Prince
Tributes are flowing in for music legend Prince who was found dead at his Paisley Park, Minneaopolis home this morning. Audio
Pop singer Prince found dead at his Minnesota home
His purple reign is over. Music legend Prince has been found dead at his Paisley Park studios in Minneapolis. Audio
Pop singer Prince found dead at his Minnesota home
The US pop legend Prince has been found dead at his Minnesota home. Audio
