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Man shot during Ferguson anniversary
A young man is in a critical condition after being shot by police in Ferguson, Missouri, at a protest marking the killing of black teenager Michael Brown.
Homeland Security - Lisa Scott
She's made it through six long haul flights, two armed escorts, four international airports and a prison van. Columnist and travel writer, Lisa Scott, was jailed by homeland security, but she's… Audio
Town falls silent to mark anniversary of Michael Brown's killing
The US town of Ferguson comes to a stand still on the first anniversary of the killing of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown.
One year on, Ferguson community remembers Michael Brown
It's exactly a year since a white police officer shot dead the unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in the US city of Ferguson, Missouri. Audio
Standoff in Houston, Texas home leaves eight people dead
A stand off in Houston, Texas has left eight people, including five children, dead. Audio
Donald Trump defends comments towards a Fox News journalist
US Presidential candidate Donald Trump remains defiant as the fallout continues from his comments about a Fox News journalist. Audio
Trump booed in US presidential debate
Donald Trump has continued to dominate the race for Republican US presidential nomination - by causing further controversy. Audio
Fox announces Republican debate roster
Fox News has announced the 10-person lineup for tomorrow's Republican presidential debate and the top slot has gone to billionare Donald Trump. Audio
US airlines ban transport of big-game trophies
Delta and American Airlines have banned the shipment of big-game trophies on flights after the illegal killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe.
US correspondent Steve Almond
Barack Obama's climate change announcement; Jon Stewart rides off into the sunset; the Republicans squabble over who gets to debate against Donald Trump. Audio
Obama unveils 'biggest step' on climate change
The US President says climate change is one of the key challenges of our time as he announces the first ever limits on US power plant emissions.
Obama to unveil ambitious climate plan
President Barack Obama has formally unveiled his administration's ramped-up plan to cut carbon emissions from power plants declaring climate change the greatest threat facing the world. Audio
NZ climate scientist hails Obama's climate change plans
The US President Barack Obama is describing his Clean Power Plan as the most important step America has ever taken to combat climate change. Audio
Battle lines over US police shooting unarmed suspects
Three months after riots erupted over the death of Freddie Gray in police custody, his hometown Baltimore is seeing a surge in homicides, 45 last month alone. Audio
Obama to unveil ambitious climate plan
US President Barack Obama is due to set out what he calls "the biggest, most important step we have ever taken" in tackling climate change.
Cincinnati police officer indicted for murder of balck man
In the US a University of Cincinnati police officer has been indicted for murder over the shooting of a black man in a traffic stop. Audio
Obama ends his tour to Africa
The United States President, Barack Obama, has ended his Africa tour with a speech to regional leaders in which he said the continent's progress depended on democracy, freedom and human rights. Audio
Turkey and US plan 'IS-free zone' in Syria
Military plans are underway to clear the Islamic State (IS) group from parts of northern Syria, American officials say.
Marshallese fear impact of radioactive waste
There are concerns that residential areas of Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands have been washed over with radioactive waste, after the island was hit by Typhoon Nangka earlier this month.
Donald Trump riding high in Republican polls
The controversial American real estate magnate, Donald Trump, is leading the 2016 Republican presidential race, having topped the latest CNN poll. Audio
