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US correspondent, Steve Almond
US politics - a looming potential government shutdown? Audio
US grants American Samoa $7m in infrastructure aid
The US government has announced the release of more than seven million US dollars worth of grant funding to American Samoa.
CNMI mayor blunt in criticism of US military's Tinian plan
The mayor of Tinian in the northern Marianas says the United States' proposed live-fire millitary training will put an "economic chokehold" on the island.
ERoad lowers earnings forecasts as US costs rise, sales slow
The transport software company, ERoad, says it's accelerating its United States expansion plans, which have resulted in higher costs and lower than expected sales in Oregon - at least in the… Audio
Russia seizes initiative in Syria crisis; France bombs IS
Russia appeared to seize the initiative in efforts to end the Syrian conflict, as France sent warplanes to bomb Islamic State targets.
Never Enough - Michael D'Antonio
They're calling it the summer of Trump in the United States. Donald Trump is at the top of the polls in a crowded field of people who want to be the Republican candidate for president. That doesn't… Audio
Crowds turnout for pope's last day in America
Hundreds of thousands of people are gathering in Philadelphia as the pope prepares to deliver an open air Mass to an expected crowd of 1.5 million people. Ian Bush has been covering the pope's visit… Audio
Canada prepares for the polls, could open up to more US dairy
Canada may open up its border to more US milk as a trans Pacific Partnership compromise. Audio
Dotcom partners feared legal trouble, court told
A court has heard Kim Dotcom's business partners privately expressed fears he would take the money and flee if their business ended up in legal trouble. Audio
Deer attacking people and pets in Oregon
Aggressive black-tailed deer are terrorising people, their pets and even hospitalising inhabitants of the American city of Ashland, Oregon. Audio
Pope addresses US Congress
Pope Francis has become the first leader of the Catholic Church to address US Congress. Audio
Evidence Kim Dotcom's business partners feared he'd flee
A court's been told that Kim Dotcom's business partners privately expressed fears he would take the money and flee if their business ended up in legal trouble. Audio
Dancing Man - Katy Dolle
The documentary released this week which follows the story of the man who went from being 'fat-shamed' online, to becoming the poster boy for anti-bullying campaigners. Audio
The many faces of Native American identity
Photographer and social historian, Matika Wilbur talks about her mission to photograph every native American tribe in the US. Audio, Gallery
Court told of Dotcom's 'evil' warning
Kim Dotcom warned a colleague a judge would one day find out how "evil" they were, the High Court in Auckland has been told. Video, Audio
Dotcom extradition hearing under way in earnest
The Crown says Kim Dotcom and three other men accused with him knowingly made vast sums of money from copyright breaches. Audio
The shape of China's economy & why it matters
As China's President Xi Jinping makes his first state visit to the U.S. the fate of the world's second largest economy has never seemed more important. China has been flirting with recession for… Audio
Xi Jinping: China open to foreign business
The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, is insisting that foreign companies are welcome in his country as China continues to open up its economy. Simon Marks is our US correspondent. Audio
What to make of the rise of the political mavericks? That is the question
OPINION: Do Bernie Sanders, Jeremy Corbyn and Donald Trump herald a new political era? Toby Manhire and Toby Morris consider it.
Obama to meet with Pope Francis before congress address
President Obama meets with Pope Francis today ahead of the Pope's first ever address to a joint session of Congress tomorrow. Audio
