Hundreds of US children hit by virus
Craig TaylorHundreds of children across the US have been treated for a rare respiratory virus and more cases are expected in the next few weeks, doctors say. BBC News – US & Canada
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US ‘to go on offensive’ against IS
US President Barack Obama is to set out his “game plan” against Islamic State militants this week, saying “we will defeat them”. BBC News – US & Canada
Deadly microbes found in US lab
A sweep of US government labs finds improperly stored deadly microbes, following the discovery of forgotten stores of smallpox in July. BBC News – US & Canada
Comedian Joan Rivers dies aged 81
Television host Joan Rivers, best known for her acerbic wit, has died in New York, says her daughter, a week after suffering cardiac arrest during surgery on her vocal cords. BBC News – US & Canada
Beheading ‘will not intimidate US’
President Obama says “justice will be served” on militants who beheaded journalist Steven Sotloff and vows the US will not be intimidated. BBC News – US & Canada
US works to free trio in N Korea
The White House says securing the release of three American citizens detained in North Korea is a “top priority”, after they appealed for help. BBC News – US & Canada