Rap-loving US official who sent hundreds of emails about Tupac forced to resign
A senior US official has been forced to resign after he repeatedly shared his love of Tupac Shakur with thousands of his employees.
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Trump says he was unhappy with supporters chanting ‘send her back’
Donald Trump has said he was unhappy with his supporters chanting “send her back” after he criticised a young Democratic congresswoman who he suggested should leave the US.
Hanging on the telephone: how US-Russian diplomacy was thwarted by a mix-up
As leaders of two of the world’s greatest super powers, their time was precious.
Telescope viewing suspended as protesters block Hawaii road
Astronomers have indefinitely stopped looking through 13 existing telescopes at the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii while protesters block a road in an attempt to prevent the construction of a giant new observatory.
Trump digs in against Democrat congresswomen
US president Donald Trump has intensified his incendiary comments about four Democratic congresswomen, urging them to get out if they do not like how things are in America.
Storm Barry sweeps into Louisiana threatening days of heavy downpours
A huge storm forecasters warn is carrying “off the chart” amounts of moisture has made landfall on the US Gulf coast.
Hurricane Barry threatens US Gulf coast with ‘off the chart’ rainfall
A storm forecasters warn is carrying “off the chart” amounts of moisture is slowly crawling towards shore along the US Gulf coast, having already caused widespread power cuts.
Louisiana residents brace for flooding as storm approaches
Louisiana residents have boarded up buildings as they braced for torrential rain and strong winds from a strengthening Tropical Storm Barry.
Taiwan defends deal to buy US arms after Chinese warnings
Taiwan has defended a proposal to purchase 2.2 billion dollars (£1.7bn) in arms from the US following a Chinese announcement that it would sanction any American companies involved in the deal.
Trump’s Twitter tirade another sign of his maverick style
Donald Trump has launched a social media onslaught against Theresa May and the UK’s ambassador to Washington after a leak of sensitive diplomatic messages describing his White House as “inept”.