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Judge 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, 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