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The Unraveling of America: Wade Davis
"In a dark season of pestilence, COVID has reduced to tatters the illusion of American exceptionalism" In his recent Rolling Stone essay The Unraveling of America Canadian anthropologist Wade Davis… Audio
Kamala Harris vice presidential candidate
Kamala Harris has been named the Democrats vice presidential candidate, at day three of the party's national convention. She's spoken at the convention, to accept her nomination. Audio
Michelle Obama blasts Trump at Democratic convention
Michelle Obama has launched a stinging attack on US President Donald Trump as Democrats prepare to crown Joe Biden as their White House challenger.
Hong Kong: US blacklists chief executive Carrie Lam
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, and 10 other top officials from Hong Kong and mainland China.
TikTok: is time up for the app in the US?
President Donald Trump has ordered US firms to stop doing business with the wildly popular TikTok app and with WeChat within 45 days in a major escalation in Washington's stand-off with Beijing… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
The US enters a new phase of Covid-19 infection in both urban and rural areas as the pandemic relief package for Americans lapses. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and Correspondent on the Washington Desk… Audio
'There can be no affront to China's national dignity'
A research poll has shown that negative views of China are continuing to grow in the U.S. Meanwhile, China's satisfaction with its government continues to grow. China correspondent Nathan van der… Audio
Bookmarks: Peter Field
Our Bookmarks guest today is a former classmate of Barack Obama's, an associate Professor of American History and an Abraham Lincoln enthusiast, Peter Field. Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Covid resurgence in the US and the President's refusal to address the gravity of the situation. Audio
Golden State Killer pleads guilty to 13 murders, 161 uncharged crimes
An elderly ex-policeman has formally confessed to being the violent serial prowler known as the "Golden State Killer," pleading guilty to 13 murders and admitting to dozens of rapes and break-ins.
Epstein accusers can now seek compensation from fund
A fund for women who were sexually abused by Jeffrey Epstein opened on Thursday, nearly a year after the financier's arrest and suicide.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
President Trump's rally in Tulsa Oklahoma fizzles as he leads a purge of whistleblowers, prosecutors and internal watchdogs. Corona virus infection rates surge in 22 states. Ron Elving is Senior… Audio
The Story of the Day with Robert Kelly
Donald Trump's rally in Tulsa was disrupted by a Gen Z alliance of K-pop fans and the "tik tok teens". Audio
New York City declares Juneteenth an official holiday
Juneteenth, the day marking the end of US slavery is being marked amid Black Lives Matter protests, with a string of US leaders declaring the day a holiday.
Twitter labels Trump tweet 'manipulated media' for first time
Twitter has labelled a video tweeted by US President Donald Trump as having "manipulated media" for the first time.
US Supreme Court win for LGBT workers
The US Supreme Court has ruled that employers who fire workers for being gay or transgender are breaking the country's civil rights laws. Audio
USA correspondent Susan Davis
A look at what the US Congress is doing for police reform in the wake of recent fatal police shootings and the growing Black Lives Matter protests. Audio
Why Covid-19 hits bald men especially hard
In almost every age group, males appear to have worse Covid-19 symptoms and a higher death rate than females. And a study from Spain suggests that a disproportionate number of men with male pattern… Audio
Black Lives Matter protests galvanise Pasifika voices
The Black Lives Matter protests across the US have galvanised New Zealand's Pacific community. Police brutality and harassment is an everyday fear for them too, they say. Audio
Is this the end of Hong Kong?
The Chinese parliament approved the controversial Hong Kong security law this week, sparking outrage which led to Hong Kong riot police arresting more than 300 people. Senior CNN producer James… Audio
