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California wildfires continue to spread
The Panel crosses to California to speak to Santa Rosa resident Richard La Rosa about the wildfires raging across the state. Audio
Dispelling the myth of the end of the golden age of reading
In her latest book, What We Talk About When We Talk About Books, Harvard Professor Leah Price dispels the myth of the end of the golden age of reading by suggesting that reading might not have been so… Audio
My Current Song: Sam Bartells - 'Sign'
New Zealand rock-country musician Sam Bartells has just released 'Sign', the second single off his upcoming EP, Let's Go, due out early October. Audio
Floyd family urge protesters to 'be his legacy'
Relatives of George Floyd, whose death in police custody sparked months of racial turmoil across the US, spoke at a rally to commemorate the 1963 civil rights march on Washington.
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Donald Trump has secured the Republican party's renomination to be the presidential candidate, and counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway has announced she is leaving the White House to focus on… Audio
Twin hurricanes threaten the Caribbean and US Gulf Coast
Coastal residents were being evacuated in Louisiana and Cuba, while roads turned to rivers in Haiti's capital, as twin hurricanes loom toward the Caribbean and US Gulf Coast.
Trump declares California wildfires major disaster
US President Donald Trump has declared that wildfires burning through homes and forestry in California are a major disaster and he has released federal aid.
US Election 2020: Biden is crowned as Democratic nominee
Joe Biden has been officially anointed the Democratic presidential candidate at the party's convention, helped over the line with some glowing testimonials from elder statesmen.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
The Democrats "convene" to nominate Biden-Harris. Donald Trump's blatant stratagem of hobbling Post Office ignites firestorm and chaos over schools persists. Ron Elving is Senior Editor and… Audio
Donald Trump's younger brother dies
Robert Trump, the younger brother of the US president, has died aged 72, the White House has confirmed.
Biden picks Harris as running mate
The Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden has picked Kamala Harris as his running mate. If elected, she would be America's first female, first Black and first Asian American vice president… Audio
US Correspondent Susan Davis
The latest on the Covid-19 pandemic in the US with a standoff between the White House and Congress over what comes next. And who will be Joe Biden's running mate?.
Susan Davis is a congressional… Audio
Trump suggests delay to 2020 US election
Donald Trump has suggested November's presidential election be postponed, saying increased postal voting could lead to fraud and inaccurate results.
Covid-19: US records a death every minute as total surpasses 150,000
One person in the United States died about every minute from Covid-19 on Wednesday as the national death toll surpassed 150,000, the highest in the world.
China blasts Houston consulate closure as Trump election gambit
The move is an attempt to blame Beijing for American failures ahead of presidential elections in November, Chinese state media said in editorials today.
USA correspondent Ron Elving
President Trump's downplaying of the effect of Covid-19 on the US, to the point of denial. Audio
Trump blasts 'left wing cultural revolution' at Mount Rushmore
President Donald Trump railed against "angry mobs" that tried to tear down statues of historical figures, warning thousands of supporters at Mount Rushmore that protesters were trying to erase US…
USA correspondent Susan Davis
Susan Davis talks to Lynn about the second surge of coronavirus and the response from the White House. Also the state of the presidential race and Joe Biden extending his lead over Donald Trump in the… Audio
Bayer to pay $10.9 billion to settle weedkiller cases
Chemical firm Bayer is to pay up to $US10.9 billion to settle cancer claims linked to its Roundup weedkiller.
Chicago sees deadliest day in decades amid protests and curfew
Chicago saw its deadliest day in at least 30 years last month, with 18 killings within a 24-hour period on 31 May.
