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Watch: Sanders calls for US and China to work together in banning AI superintelligence
Senator Bernie Sanders led a “pro-human” rally in Washington DC, warning of the dangers posed by artificial intelligence.
September 15, 2026Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC
A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.
August 18, 2026US shoppers react to mysterious ‘explosive diarrhoea’ parasite
Nearly 7,000 people in the US may have been infected with Cyclosporiasis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said.
July 20, 2026Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th
The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.
July 4, 2026What do people in the US hope for the country's future?
As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.
July 3, 2026White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner - Reuters
White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner Reuters
April 27, 2026What to know about King Charles's state visit to US
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip.
April 26, 2026In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom
Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage.
April 26, 2026Serial thief who stole Kristi Noem's handbag sentenced to three years in prison
The former US Secretary of Homeland Security had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen at a restaurant last year.
April 22, 2026Search for missing airman presents serious test for US
The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.
April 4, 2026'It's absolutely beautiful': DC's cherry blossoms burst into peak bloom
A period of warm weather in Washington DC helped blossoms reach a peak bloom before April 1 for the seventh year in a row.
March 27, 2026Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
February 22, 2026