Peaceful protests in Missouri town
Craig TaylorHundreds of people are taking part in a peaceful protest in Ferguson, in honour of a black unarmed teenager killed by police, after four nights of unrest. BBC News – US & Canada
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US actress Lauren Bacall dies at 89
Lauren Bacall, one of Hollywood’s biggest post-war stars, has died at home in New York after a career spanning seven decades. BBC News – US & Canada
Missouri teen’s family demand justice
The family of an unarmed black teenager killed by police in the US city of St Louis have called for justice for their son, as the FBI investigates. BBC News – US & Canada
US in new strikes on Iraq militants
The US military says it has carried out four new air strikes on militants to defend Yazidi refugees trapped in mountains in northern Iraq. BBC News – US & Canada
US aid drop follows fresh Iraq raids
The US conducts its second drop of aid to Iraqis fleeing jihadist fighters in the north, hours after fresh air strikes against the militants. BBC News – US & Canada
Hawaii braces for Hurricane Iselle
Hawaiians are bracing for their first hurricane in 22 years as Iselle threatens the US island chain, closely followed by Julio. BBC News – US & Canada