Kerry Kennedy: 'It would be a tragedy' if Kennedy Center is demolished

The BBC's Caitríona Perry spoke to Kerry Kennedy, the niece of late president John F Kennedy, about demolition threats to the performance centre named after him.

A US federal judge ruled the Trump administration must give 30 days' notice before any "demolition" occurs to the Kennedy Center, as President Donald Trump warned the Washington DC performing arts venue could be "ripped down".

The order comes after Trump was photographed onboard Air Force One looking at a poster with a headline that appeared to tout the demolition of the site.

Protesters also gathered at the venue on Friday to demonstrate against demolition threats.

Why Trump's hand-picked Fed chair defied him by raising interest rates

The 0.25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.

Superstars and broken records: 2026 Emmy highlights

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards were hosted by Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Macaulay Culkin honours Catherine O'Hara

Watch: Selena Gomez, Zendaya and other stars light up Emmys red carpet

Celebrities walked a blue version of the traditional red carpet ahead of the primetime show honouring the best shows in US television.

‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ - Should AI be reined in?

The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology’s rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn.

Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon and submerges cars

Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.

'We will never, ever forget' - Americans remember 9/11 on 25th anniversary

Memorial ceremonies took place in New York City, the Pentagon near Washington DC and at Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?

The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.

Brother of Muslim police cadet killed in 9/11 'disappointed' by calls for Mamdani to sit out memorial

Zeshan Hamdani speaks out after push back against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is Muslim, attending 9/11 events.

Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11

The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.

Bernie Sanders speaks to the BBC about proposal to ban AI superintelligence

The senator has also proposed a sort of sovereign wealth fund in which the US would take a 50% stake in AI companies.

Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City

Organisers say each of the 2,977 drones in the display represents a victim of the 9/11 attacks.

Watch: Is Trump's $5,000 election pledge legal?

The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November's midterms.

Listen: Juror in Lindsay Clancy trial speaks about lone holdout

The person said that there were some 'big personalities' in the juror room and that they defend the lone holdout.

Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage

The driveway of the beach-front house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.

Watch: Downed trees and flooding as Hurricane Lowell batters western Hawaii

The storm brought damaging winds and torrential rain to parts of the island on Monday and Tuesday, triggering concerns about flash flooding and mudslides.

Mamdani, Jon Stewart reveal new 9/11 documents

The New York City mayor released 170,000 documents that show officials had concerns about air quality after the 9/11 attacks.

'It's disappointing': Americans react to record high Labor Day fuel prices

Petrol prices have never topped $4 (£2.96) per gallon on Labor Day, but it's still below the record of $5.02 (£3.71) a gallon set in June 2022.

Five killed as Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport

Video footage shows the aircraft burst into flames in Sunday's deadly incident.

Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda

Schwartz’s, one of Montreal’s most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda.