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John McCain visits rebels in Syria

Senator John McCain, a leading voice for US calls to arm Syrian insurgents, has visited the war-torn country to meet rebels, his office tells the BBC.

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New York launches bike share scheme

New York launches the first phase of its bike share programme, with 6,000 bikes across Manhattan and Brooklyn, 10 months after it was scheduled to start.

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VIDEO: Why burn US trees in UK power stations?

The BBC's environment analyst, Roger Harrabin, explains why millions of American trees are being shipped to the UK for burning in power stations.

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Cruise halted in Bahamas after fire

More than 2,200 passengers prepare to fly home from the Bahamas after a fire aboard their Royal Caribbean-operated cruise ship.

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US man 'tried to open aircraft exit'

A passenger on an internal US flight from Alaska is arrested for allegedly trying to open an emergency exit after making "unusual statements," says the FBI.

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VIDEO: John McCain's surprise Syria visit

One of the strongest advocates of US military aid for the Syrian opposition, Senator John McCain, has made an unannounced visit to Syria for talks with rebel commanders.

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VIDEO: Concerns over US housing bubble

There are concerns over a potential housing 'bubble' in the US as prices continue to rise at a rapid rate.

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VIDEO: Campers forced out by California fires

In California a surging wildfire has forced several thousand people to evacuate the mountains of Santa Barbara County.

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VIDEO: Do fan fiction writers care about money?

Do fan fiction authors care about money?

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US house prices 'see strong rise'

US house prices in March were up 10.9% from a year earlier, the best annual rise in seven years, according to a closely-watched survey.

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VIDEO: US drone programme 'strict and fair'

US Secretary of State John Kerry tells BBC HARDtalk US drone strikes are only used on "confirmed terrorist targets".

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Evidence limited in Zimmerman trial

A judge limits the evidence the defence can use in the trial of a neighbourhood watch volunteer who shot dead an unarmed Florida teenager last year.

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China 'hacks' US weapon system plans

Chinese hackers have gained access to designs for more than two dozen US weapons systems, a US newspaper reports.

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Net firm accused of laundering $6bn

More than $6bn in criminal cash was laundered by the Liberty Reserve digital cash service, US prosecutors allege.

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