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Donald Trump accused of multi-party conspiracy over 6 Jan attack
The congressional panel investigating last year's attack on the US Capitol has accused former President Donald Trump of a "multi-part conspiracy" to overturn his election defeat.
North Korea sold arms to Russia's Wagner group, US says
The US has accused North Korea of supplying battlefield missiles and rockets to the Russian mercenary group Wagner for use in Ukraine.
Musk cashes out another $3.6 b in Tesla stock - Reuters
Tesla boss Elon Musk has disclosed another $3.6b in stock sales, taking his total near $40b this year and frustrating investors as the company's shares wallow at two-year lows.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron says there's lots of talk in Washington about the makeup of Senate majority due to one Democrat who is now an independent. There are ongoing questions about whether Republicans will be able to… Audio
Brittney Griner lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia
Ten months after she left the US to play basketball in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner has landed in her home state of Texas.
US basketball star Brittney Griner finally leaves Russia
A 10-month ordeal in a Russian penal colony is over for one of the biggest stars in one of the world's biggest sports. American basketballer Brittney Griner is back in the US tonight after a prisoner… Video, Audio
Twitter suspends Kanye West's account again
Twitter Inc on Friday suspended the account of Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West again, just two months after it was reinstated.
White House keeping a 'close eye' on misinformation on Twitter
The White House says it is monitoring social media platform Twitter, now under the stewardship of new chief executive Elon Musk, for misinformation.
What are the US midterms? What you need to know
The United States holds its midterm elections on 8 November 2022. The outcome will have a major impact on the remaining two years of Joe Biden's presidency, and beyond.
Obama warns: 'dangerous' US political climate ahead of midterms
Former US President Barack Obama warned of divisions fuelling a "dangerous climate" in US politics, three days from the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
Football Ferns to host USA
The Football Ferns will play the USA in New Zealand for the first time in January.
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
The Republicans are slowly chipping away at Democrats' formidable lead with Latino voters. Danielle explores some of the theories about why this is happening. She also looks at a national… Audio
US correspondent Ron Elving
US correspondent Ron Elving says with the US elections being held next month, voting processes are under stress and scrutiny. This amid a backdrop of inflation running hot, interest rates continuing… Audio
Alex Jones must pay Sandy Hook families nearly $1 billion for hoax claims, jury says
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay at least $US965m in damages to numerous families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook mass shooting for falsely claiming they were actors who faked the tragedy.
California's potential for NZ's agri-food sector
California's most senior food and agriculture official is in New Zealand at the moment with a delegation of growers, talking about the potential for New Zealand's agri-food sector in the Golden State… Audio
NYC mayor declares state of emergency amid migrant busing crisis
New York's mayor has declared a state of emergency in response to thousands of migrants bused to the city from the southern border of the US in a political dispute over border security.
Uvalde suspends school police force after mass shooting
The entire police force of the school district in Uvalde, Texas, has been suspended following protests by parents of children killed in a mass shooting.
Brazil's Bolsonaro says Trump would have averted war in Ukraine
Far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a close ally of former US President Donald Trump, claims the war in Ukraine would not have happened if Trump were still in office.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron Elving talks about how the US economy and inflation, which has slightly slowed, and also how the devastating impact of Hurricane Ian will affect elections. There is also more concern about… Audio
New Zealanders in Florida prepare for Hurricane Ian
Florida residents are preparing for Hurricane Ian as it makes its way inland.
