Debt ceiling deal: The sticking points holding things up
President Biden and US lawmakers are trying to hash out a deal ahead of a 1 June debt ceiling deadline.
2023-05-23 05:25
US debt ceiling: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy seek to break impasse
The president flies home from the G7 summit amid hopes of a deal with top Republican Kevin McCarthy.
2023-05-22 02:22
US debt ceiling: Republicans hit pause on negotiations for now
The lead Republican negotiator walks out of a closed-door meeting with White House representatives.
2023-05-20 01:47
Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?
The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.
2023-05-19 07:19
Strip club dancers to form only US topless union
Performers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood pass a unanimous vote to unionise.
2023-05-19 07:15
US debt ceiling: New negotiators aim to break deadlock
President Joe Biden has cut short a foreign trip as both sides race to strike a deal before 1 June.
2023-05-17 22:50
Court orders Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to go to prison
Holmes was also ordered to pay $452m in restitution to the victims of the scandal.
2023-05-17 17:57
Biden G7: President to cut short foreign trip for debt ceiling talks
Joe Biden will head home after a G7 meeting in Japan for talks with congressional leaders in the US.
2023-05-17 04:24
US regulator urges recall of 67m airbag inflators
The parts maker rejected the request, saying investigators had not found any "systemic" defects.
2023-05-13 08:24
Pope Francis warns pets must not replace children in Italy
Pope Francis warns only the rich can afford to start a family, as Italy's birth rate hits new low.
2023-05-12 19:53
George Santos: Congressman pleads not guilty to fraud charges
He is accused of laundering funds, lying to Congress and illegally receiving unemployment benefits.
2023-05-11 02:52
What is George Santos accused of?
The Republican lawmaker from New York faces 13 charges including fraud and theft of public funds.
2023-05-11 02:21