Trump-Bannon row: White House lawyers issue cease-and-desist order
Craig TaylorThe US president’s lawyers order Steve Bannon to desist after he was quoted in a new book. BBC News – US & Canada
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Trump threatens stop to Palestinian aid over Jerusalem row
“We pay the Palestinians hundred of millions of dollars a year and get no appreciation or respect.” BBC News – US & Canada
Recreational cannabis use becomes legal in California
One in five Americans can now legally purchase the drug in six states across the country. BBC News – US & Canada
Trump’s Russia inquiry ‘started by Australian tip-off’
An Australian diplomat was told about “dirt” on Hillary Clinton in a London bar, reports say. BBC News – US & Canada
Bronx NYC fire ’caused by child playing’
A three year old playing with a cooker started the blaze that killed 12 people, officials believe. BBC News – US & Canada
Roy Moore files last-minute lawsuit challenging Alabama result
Officials were about to certify Democrat Doug Jones as the winner when a lawsuit was filed. BBC News – US & Canada