Ferguson marks Michael Brown killing
Craig TaylorHundreds pause in silence in the US town of Ferguson to mark a year since the shooting of Michael Brown, a case that sparked angry protests. BBC News – US & Canada
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US cinema gunman spared death penalty
A jury in the US state of Colorado spares gunman James Holmes the death penalty for killing 12 people at a cinema and he will serve life in jail without parole. BBC News – US & Canada
Republican hopefuls ready for debate
The top 10 Republican candidates, including Donald Trump, are gearing up for their first debate of the US 2016 election. BBC News – US & Canada
No Iran deal means war, Obama says
President Barack Obama continues his push to seal the Iran nuclear deal, framing a congressional vote on lifting sanctions as either a vote for war or for peace. BBC News – US & Canada
Obama unveils clean energy plan
US President Barack Obama unveils what he calls “the biggest, most important step we have ever taken” in tackling climate change. BBC News – US & Canada
Canadian PM calls general election
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces he is dissolving parliament and calling a parliamentary election for 19 October. BBC News – US & Canada