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Inmates of escaped prisoners beaten for information
In New York inmates of two convicted murderers who made a remarkable prison escape, have told of vicious beatings as panicked guards tried to find out what they knew. Audio
Future uncertain for US and Pacific fishing treaty
A short term fishing deal worth $89 million US has been struck between Pacific nations and the United states but future long-term arrangements look uncertain. Audio
State of emergency declared after man shot
A state of emergency is declared in the US town of Ferguson, Missouri, after a night of unrest in which a black teenager was shot by police.
Failed fish treaty casts doubt on US-Pacific aid
Failed fishing treaty negotiations between Pacific countries and the United States are putting future aid from the US under threat.
Another police shooting in Ferguson, Missouri
In announcing the state of emergency "St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger said the recent acts of violence will not be tolerated in a community that has worked so tirelessly over the last year to… Audio
Man shot during Ferguson anniversary
A young man is in a critical condition after being shot by police in Ferguson, Missouri, at a protest marking the killing of black teenager Michael Brown.
Homeland Security - Lisa Scott
She's made it through six long haul flights, two armed escorts, four international airports and a prison van. Columnist and travel writer, Lisa Scott, was jailed by homeland security, but she's… Audio
Town falls silent to mark anniversary of Michael Brown's killing
The US town of Ferguson comes to a stand still on the first anniversary of the killing of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown.
One year on, Ferguson community remembers Michael Brown
It's exactly a year since a white police officer shot dead the unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in the US city of Ferguson, Missouri. Audio
Standoff in Houston, Texas home leaves eight people dead
A stand off in Houston, Texas has left eight people, including five children, dead. Audio
Donald Trump defends comments towards a Fox News journalist
US Presidential candidate Donald Trump remains defiant as the fallout continues from his comments about a Fox News journalist. Audio
Trump booed in US presidential debate
Donald Trump has continued to dominate the race for Republican US presidential nomination - by causing further controversy. Audio
Fox announces Republican debate roster
Fox News has announced the 10-person lineup for tomorrow's Republican presidential debate and the top slot has gone to billionare Donald Trump. Audio
US airlines ban transport of big-game trophies
Delta and American Airlines have banned the shipment of big-game trophies on flights after the illegal killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe.
US correspondent Steve Almond
Barack Obama's climate change announcement; Jon Stewart rides off into the sunset; the Republicans squabble over who gets to debate against Donald Trump. Audio
Obama unveils 'biggest step' on climate change
The US President says climate change is one of the key challenges of our time as he announces the first ever limits on US power plant emissions.
Obama to unveil ambitious climate plan
President Barack Obama has formally unveiled his administration's ramped-up plan to cut carbon emissions from power plants declaring climate change the greatest threat facing the world. Audio
NZ climate scientist hails Obama's climate change plans
The US President Barack Obama is describing his Clean Power Plan as the most important step America has ever taken to combat climate change. Audio
Battle lines over US police shooting unarmed suspects
Three months after riots erupted over the death of Freddie Gray in police custody, his hometown Baltimore is seeing a surge in homicides, 45 last month alone. Audio
Obama to unveil ambitious climate plan
US President Barack Obama is due to set out what he calls "the biggest, most important step we have ever taken" in tackling climate change.
