Quincy Jones on gangsters, David Bowie and Picasso

In an interview with BBC Newsnight in 2016, the legendary musician spoke about growing up in Chicago and his friendship with celebrities.

2 hrs agoUS & Canada

Ros Atkins on... Harris's struggle to distance herself from Biden

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the political tightrope the vice-president has to walk to present a new vision.

5 days agoUS & Canada

Who are the US election candidates and what do they stand for?

The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith gives the lowdown on Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

5 days agoUS & Canada

Harris final pitch: ‘What I would do on day one if elected’

Harris delivered her closing argument to voters at the Ellipse in Washington DC on Tuesday night.

5 days agoUS & Canada

Children saved from car stuck in path of oncoming train

Two children were pulled from a back seat only moments before the vehicle was hit by a train in Redlands, California.

7 days agoUS & Canada

Watch: Ballot drop box set on fire in Washington state

Police and firefighter crews responded to a fire inside a ballot drop box in the early hours of Monday.

7 days agoUS & Canada

Watch: Timothée Chalamet crashes own lookalike contest

The Willy Wonka star made a surprise appearance at his own lookalike contest.

7 days agoUS & Canada

Beyoncé urges Americans to 'sing a new song' at Harris rally

The singer is the latest superstar entertainer to endorse Kamala Harris.

26 Oct 2024US & Canada

Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house

First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke.

25 Oct 2024US & Canada

BBC asks US voters: Who is Joe Rogan?

Rogan is expected to host former President Donald Trump on his "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.

25 Oct 2024US & Canada

Menendez case that has divided America takes new turn

The BBC's Emma Vardy explains why a top LA prosecutor has backed parole for Erik and Lyle Menendez.

25 Oct 2024US & Canada

Moment passenger steers bus to safety after driver's collapse

The driver suffered a medical emergency and fell out of his seat, transport officials said.

24 Oct 2024US & Canada

Watch: Biden says 'lock Trump up... politically'

The president made the comments during a Democratic Party headquarters visit in New Hampshire on Tuesday.

23 Oct 2024US & Canada

Moment Obama raps Eminem's Lose Yourself at Detroit rally

The rapper himself introduced the former US president at a presidential campaign rally in Detroit.

23 Oct 2024US & Canada

Harris supporters use AirTag to track down alleged poster thief

Video captures the moment a car boot is opened revealing dozens of allegedly stolen campaign yard posters.

23 Oct 2024US & Canada

Watch: Attorney outlines case against former Abercrombie CEO

Breon Peace says the case against Mike Jeffries and his British partner should serve as a warning to other powerful people.

22 Oct 2024US & Canada

Why was Trump serving fries in McDonald’s?

The BBC's Lily Jamali explains the backstory behind the former president's campaign stunt.

22 Oct 2024US & Canada

Rising flash floods leave sheriff stranded on top of car

309 people had to be rescued after sudden flooding hit Chaves County, New Mexico

21 Oct 2024US & Canada