Hurricane Maria: Puerto Rico acknowledges hundreds died
Craig TaylorThe US territory’s government says 2017’s hurricane killed 1,427 people, not 64 as previously reported. BBC News – US & Canada
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US mid-term elections: Women break records for nominations
Tuesday’s results mean more female candidates than ever will contest US governorships and House seats. BBC News – US & Canada
Manafort trial: Star witness details ex-Trump aide ‘crimes’
Rick Gates tells the court that he stole “several hundred thousand” dollars from Paul Manafort. BBC News – US & Canada
Portland police arrest four in far-right rally and counter-protest
Police used stun grenades to disperse rallies as far-right groups were met by counter-protesters. BBC News – US & Canada
Harvey Weinstein seeks to dismiss case based on accuser’s emails
Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers cite “warm” emails the producer received from an accuser. BBC News – US & Canada
UN experts condemn President Trump’s media criticism
The criticism comes hours after Mr Trump’s daughter Ivanka distanced herself from his attacks. BBC News – US & Canada