Hurricane Irma: Cuba hit with strong winds and heavy rain
Craig TaylorThe giant storm makes landfall in Cuba on its way to Florida, where a mass evacuation is taking place. BBC News – US & Canada
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Florida governor: Hurricane Irma ‘much worse’ than Andrew
The deadly storm kills nine people in the Caribbean and is heading toward south Florida. BBC News – US & Canada
Daca Dreamers: Obama says axing young migrant scheme is wrong
The former US president says it was cruel of the Trump administration to scrap his Daca programme. BBC News – US & Canada
Daca: Trump ‘to scrap’ amnesty for young immigrants
The president is set to end the Daca programme but he may still change his mind, sources say. BBC News – US & Canada
Trump hails hurricane relief efforts as he visits Texas
“Things are working out well,” says the president, as he and wife Melania meet flood victims. BBC News – US & Canada
Storm Harvey: Trump seeks $7.8bn for flood recovery
The $ 7.8bn would be a first instalment in the massive relief effort following Hurricane Harvey. BBC News – US & Canada