US officer charged with Bland perjury
Craig TaylorA Texas police officer is charged with perjury over his confrontation with a woman who died in jail shortly after being arrested. BBC News – US & Canada
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End inaction on gun control – Obama
An emotional US President Barack Obama unveils new restrictions on gun purchases, but the House leader warns of a legal challenge. BBC News – US & Canada
Armed protest at US government building
Armed protesters occupy a US government building in Oregon in support of a ranching family ordered to return to jail. BBC News – US & Canada
Obama seeks to bypass Congress on guns
US President Barack Obama says he will seek to take unilateral action to tackle gun violence, because Congress has failed to act. BBC News – US & Canada
Cosby sex case ‘politically motivated’
Bill Cosby’s defence lawyer calls the sexual assault charges brought against the comedian “politically motivated”. BBC News – US & Canada
Bill Cosby in court on first sex charge
Prosecutors charge US comedian Bill Cosby with indecent assault over an alleged incident in 2004 – the first criminal case after a slew of accusations. BBC News – US & Canada