US Attorney General Holder resigns
Craig TaylorUS Attorney General Eric Holder announces he is stepping down, as President Barack Obama praises him as “the people’s lawyer”. BBC News – US & Canada
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Jihadist fight ‘may take years’ – US
The fight against Islamic State may take years, a US military spokesman tells the BBC, as fresh air strikes are reported by Syrian activists. BBC News – US & Canada
White House intruder had ammo in car
The man who broke into the White House on Friday had 800 rounds of ammunition, a machete and two hatchets in his car, officials say. BBC News – US & Canada
UN chief on streets for climate deal
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will take part in a protest march in New York this weekend to highlight global inaction on climate change. BBC News – US & Canada
NFL boss sorry over abuse scandals
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he ‘got it wrong’ in dealing with issues of domestic violence that have plagued the league over the past weeks. BBC News – US & Canada
California wildfire doubles in size
A wildfire threatening thousands of homes in central California doubled in size overnight, burning 111 square miles (288 sq-km). BBC News – US & Canada