US President Joe Biden tests positive for Covid after ‘rebound’ infection
Craig TaylorThe US president is not experiencing symptoms, but will isolate again after a fresh positive test. BBC News – US & Canada
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Kentucky: At least 19 dead in worst Appalachia floods for years
Rainfall in the region was “virtually unprecedented”, a state geologist says. BBC News – US & Canada
Washington DC at ‘tipping point’ as migrants arrive from border
Texas and Arizona have transported thousands of migrants north in protest over the Biden border policy. BBC News – US & Canada
Capitol riots: Prosecutors probe Trump role in election challenge
Federal officials have questioned witnesses about the ex-president’s actions on 6 January 2021. BBC News – US & Canada
Pope Francis: Pontiff says he is ‘deeply sorry’ to Canadian residential school survivors
Pope Francis “begs forgiveness” for the Catholic Church’s role in abuse against indigenous peoples. BBC News – US & Canada
Biden could declare climate emergency – Kerry
The move would allow the president to push his renewable energy agenda, which is stalled in Congress. BBC News – US & Canada