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White House press secretary Sean Spicer resigns
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has moved to minimise talk of divisions within the Trump administration after announcing his resignation.
Scott Brown - A model ambassador
Scott Brown is the new US Ambassador to New Zealand. Originally trained as a lawyer, during his student years Brown developed a career as a part-time model, and in 1982, won Cosmopolitan magazine's… Audio
Michael Galinsky - America in protest
US film-maker Michael Galinsky and his wife Suki Hawley have produced numerous documentaries, many of which have achieved cult status, include Malls Across America, Half-Cocked, All the Rage and… Audio
What now for OJ?
LA Times reporter David Montero talks about whether a paroled OJ Simpson's next move will be in the media. Audio
OJ Simpson gets parole
OJ Simpson has been granted parole by the Nevada Parole Board after nine years in jail. New York defence lawyer Michael Shapiro has been following the OJ Simpson case from the beginning. Audio
OJ Simpson granted parole after nine years in jail
The former US football star and actor is set to be released in October following the Nevada Parole Board's decision.
Dark web marketplaces shut down
Authorities have shut down two dark web marketplaces associated with the trade in drugs and weapons, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions says.
Trump Jr, Kushner and Manafort to testify before Senate
US President Donald Trump's eldest son, his son-in-law and his former campaign manager are to testify before Senate committees investigating an alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election.
John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer
Veteran US Republican Senator John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer and is reviewing treatment options, according to his office.
Trump Jr to Testify
Donald Trump Junior and the former Trump campaign manager, Paul Manafort will testify before the US Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington next week. The President's son-in-law and senior adviser… Audio
Trump and Putin met a second time at G20
US President Donald Trump met Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin at a second, previously undisclosed meeting at this month's G20, it has emerged.
US police shooting of woman
Australian woman Justine Damond was shot by Police in Minneapolis after calling them for help. Audio
Growing opposition sinks Trump healthcare bill
The latest iteration of the Trump administration's healthcare bill has effectively collapsed, with two US Republican senators voicing opposition.
Trailblazing maths genius dies aged 40
Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to receive the Fields Medal, has died of breast cancer in the US.
Trump's pick for FBI vows 'loyalty to the rule of law'
The man nominated to be the next director of the FBI is promising to pursue justice impartially.
US and Qatar sign anti-terrorism agreement
The two countries sign a deal to combat terrorism financing, as US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson tries to end a month-long rift between Arab states.
Donald Trump Jr summoned over Russia emails
The US president's son has been asked to appear before the House Intelligence Committee over his meeting last year with a Russian lawyer. Audio
Trump's son defends Russian lawyer meeting
Donald Trump Jr has admitted meeting a Russian lawyer last year who said she had damaging information on Hillary Clinton.
Time to work 'constructively' with Russia, Trump says
The US president suggests joint work on cyber security but the US ambassador to the UN says the country "can't trust Russia".
US decline underlined by Trump's G20 performance
Opinion - Donald Trump has pressed fast-forward on the decline of the US as a global leader, writes the ABC's Chris Uhlmann.
