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FBI arrests woman over alleged plot to bomb New York capitol building
Prosecutors say the Albany woman had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, and wanted to bomb the statehouse to kill lawmakers.
August 20, 2026Republicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment finds
The internal evaluation, which has not been previously reported, could offer some encouragement to Republicans ahead of the midterms.
June 10, 2026What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
June 9, 2026New York passes bill banning prices based on personal data - Reuters
New York passes bill banning prices based on personal data Reuters
June 5, 2026Warning of record global temperatures
Warning of record global temperatures as chance of very strong El Niño grows
May 14, 2026Watch: Declassified footage shows 'unidentified anomalous phenomena'
The US government was unable to make a definitive determination on the alleged UFO sightings filmed around the world.
May 8, 2026How did Heidi Klum become a living Met Gala sculpture?
Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.
May 5, 2026Watch: Hundreds of beagles rescued from breeding facility being rehomed
About 1,500 dogs are being released from a Wisconsin commercial breeder and prepared for adoption after protests from activists.
May 5, 2026Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet
Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.
May 5, 2026'It's just ridiculous': Americans react to gas prices
Energy prices are rising as US peace talks with Iran appear to have stalled, with the key Strait of Hormuz waterway still effectively closed.
April 30, 2026'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq
Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.
April 30, 2026Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town
A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.
April 30, 2026The King and Queen in the Big Apple: What the royals did on their third day in the US
After visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Queen Camilla read to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visited a community organisation in Harlem.
April 30, 2026'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting
Correspondent Tom Bateman was in the dining room at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump and other officials when gunshots were heard.
April 28, 2026What the King and Queen did on their first day in the US
After landing, the royals were greeted by US President Donald Trump at the White House and later visited the British Embassy.
April 28, 2026Watch: Black bear caught in net after falling from tree
A black bear in Albany, New York, climbed a tree in a residential neighbourhood and was tranquillised before falling into a net held by wildlife and law enforcement officials.
April 22, 2026