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Mitch McConnell returns home weeks after hospital admission sparked health speculation
The 84-year-old Republican Senator, who was admitted to hospital in June, says he will continue to work from home for now.
August 6, 2026McConnell out of hospital but not yet cleared to return to work, doctors say
The 84-year-old Republican senator has been away from work for weeks amid ongoing speculation about his health.
July 27, 2026Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine US states, health officials say
Federal investigators continue to search for the sources amid the largest number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in US history.
July 24, 2026Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea
Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.
July 17, 2026Questions swirl over top US Republican McConnell's hospital stay - here's what we know
McConnell, 84, has been in hospital for more than four weeks, and his staff have not yet said why he was admitted.
July 7, 2026US Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says - Reuters
US Senator Mitch McConnell hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says Reuters
June 14, 2026New video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly Kentucky crash
As part of the ongoing investigation into the crash that killed 14 people, officials released footage showing the engine detaching during takeoff.
May 20, 2026Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated
Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.
May 20, 2026Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican rebel Massie in primary
The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.
May 20, 2026US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers - Reuters
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers Reuters
May 19, 2026Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him?
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
May 18, 2026Republican Representative Massie, critic of Trump, calls president's attacks 'desperate' ahead of primary - Reuters
Republican Representative Massie, critic of Trump, calls president's attacks 'desperate' ahead of primary Reuters
May 17, 2026Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
May 1, 2026Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.
April 30, 2026Trump says he will lift tariffs and restrictions on Scotland-Kentucky whiskey ties - Reuters
Trump says he will lift tariffs and restrictions on Scotland-Kentucky whiskey ties Reuters
April 30, 2026US lawmakers reject measure to block Trump from striking Iran
The measure, a mostly symbolic gesture, lost by a single vote in the closely-divided House of Representatives.
April 16, 2026States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules - Reuters
States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules Reuters
April 13, 2026Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia
The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was "disturbed" by the president's remarks.
March 17, 2026Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war
BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.
March 12, 2026Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign - Reuters
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign Reuters
March 5, 2026Trump EPA to weaken rule limiting harmful mercury, air toxics from coal plants - Reuters
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February 20, 2026