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Frank Luntz: Clinton's 'horrible' campaign cost her
If Hillary Clinton had been more like Jacinda Ardern she would be American president today, says political consultant and pollster Frank Luntz. Audio
Austin tense after fifth bomb in a month
The US state of Texas is on tenterhooks after a fifth explosion in a month - the latest happened overnight at a Fed Ex parcel distribution warehouse in San Antonio - mildly injuring one person. Police… Audio
Florida university bridge collapses leaving at least 4 dead
At least four people are dead and 10 others are injured after a bridge collapsed near Florida International University in Miami, officials say.
Trump fires Tillerson without warning - US media
US President Trump has sacked his Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, replacing him with the CIA director, Mike Pompeo. US media are reporting that Mr Tillerson hadn't been told in advance. Speaking to… Audio
Trump sacks Tillerson, replaces with Pompeo
President Trump has sacked his Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, replacing him with the CIA director, Mike Pompeo. In a terse tweet, Mr Trump thanked Mr Tillerson for "his service". US media are… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 14 March 2018
Trump fires Tillerson,without warning - US media; Skripal poisoning: tension grows as Russia denies involvement; Defence Force admits Hit & Run had correct village; toxic foam: new concerns about… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan
US correspondent, Susan Milligan, on the proposed talks between the President and North Korea - is it an historical thaw in relations, or a meeting could never end up happening? Also, the hundreds of… Audio
Nun in Katy Perry lawsuit 'dies in court'
A nun embroiled in a property dispute with singer Katy Perry has collapsed and died during a court hearing, US media report.
Trump's top aide Hope Hicks quits White House
The White House's revolving door continues to spin. The latest departure is long-serving Trump aide Hope Hicks, who's resigning from her job as Communications Director. Hicks joined Mr Trump's… Audio
USA correspondent Susan Milligan
Companies are pulling out of deals with the National Rifle Association following the Florida school shooting. Is the tide changing against NRA? Our US correspondent, Susan Milligan looks as continuing… Audio
Trump suggests arming teachers to prevent mass shootings
As survivors and parents of those who have been killed in school shootings pleaded for stricted gun controls, US President Donald Trump suggested arming teachers as a solution. Video, Audio
President Trump backs arming teachers
President Trump's told gun violence survivors and their families he'd consider arming school teachers with guns. Audio
USA correspondent, Steve Almond
Steve Almond joins Kathryn to talk about how the teenage survivors of the Parkland, FL high school massacre are actively challenging the politicians who continually bend to the Gun Lobby by refusing… Audio
Florida school shooting survivor describes traumatic day
In the wake of the last week's high school shooting in Florida, American gun laws are under fire from survivors of the massacre. Rising from the shock and horror of the shooting, in which 17 students… Audio
Florida the 18th US school shooting in weeks
Florida is the 18th US school shooting this year and its only the middle of February. Chris Murphy is a Senator for the state of Conneiticut, where five years ago, 20 children aged between six and… Audio
Florida shooting: Securing schools a priority - Trump
President Trump says securing America's schools is now his administration's top priority, after yesterday's school shooting in Florida. Nineteen-year-old Nikolas Cruz has been charged with 17 counts… Audio
Florida shooting: Trump avoids gun control talk
Donald Trump has told America's children they are never alone and never will be. Addressing the nation after yesterday's mass school shooting in Florida the US President said no child or teacher… Audio
Florida school shooting: 'Answer hate with love' - Trump
Donald Trump has told America's children they are never alone and never will be. In an address following yesterday's mass school shooting in Florida the US President said no child or teacher should… Audio
Ex student arrested after school shooting that leaves 17 dead
Seventeen people were killed and 14 injured when a gunman opened fire at a high school in Florida. It is the deadliest school shooting since the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012.
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Florida school massacre kills 17
Nikolas Cruz, a former student who was expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida last year, returned today with a cache of weapons. Video, Audio
