Page Updated: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 10:02 AM ET

BBC News - US News

LIVE - US unemployment hits four-year high, jobs report shows - The Bureau of Labor Statistics data, which was delayed by the government shutdown, shows employers added 64,000 jobs in November.

8 minutes ago

What we know about Nick Reiner, son arrested in death of director Rob Reiner -- The middle child of the filmmaker and his wife Michele, who has been arrested on suspicion of murder, struggled with substance abuse.

15 hours ago

Two victims named as hunt resumes for Brown University gunman -- Two people died and nine others were injured in the attack in Rhode Island on Saturday.

21 hours ago

FBI foils New Year's Eve terror plot across southern California, officials say -- Four people are facing conspiracy charges after they were apprehended while planning to test explosives in the desert.

19 hours ago

Canada's Carney called out for 'utilizing' British spelling -- A group of linguists are asking Prime Minister Carney to ditch British English in official documents, saying it is a matter of "pride".

19 hours ago

Watch: What to know about the growing US military presence in Puerto Rico -- A retired US vice admiral talks through the military equipment sent to the island in recent months, and what the build up could mean.

17 hours ago

Brown University shooting: What we know about the victims -- A gunman entered Brown University on Saturday, killing two students and injuring nine others.

20 hours ago

BBC says it will defend Trump defamation lawsuit over Panorama speech edit -- The US president has requested $5bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.

4 hours ago

Trump repeats criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner -- Reiner was a longtime Democrat, liberal activist and outspoken opponent of the US president.

3 hours ago

What we know so far about the Brown University shooting -- The investigation is ongoing and authorities are searching for additional video evidence that could help them track down the suspect.

22 hours ago

Eight killed in latest strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says - The US has carried out more than 20 strikes in international waters on alleged drug vessels since September. 2 hrs ago - Latin America

39 minutes ago

Negotiations over US-UK tech deal stall -- When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people" -- Technology

1 hour ago

How divides emerged at the heart of Trump's Maga world -- The next presidential election may seem a long way off, but current frictions within Trump's coalition suggest the jockeying to succeed Trump is well under way

5 hours ago

Epstein's UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board - BBC investigation -- Lawyers representing victims say it is "shocking" there has never been a "full-scale" UK inquiry.

5 hours ago

Three Americans killed by IS gunman in Syria, US military says -- Two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in the attack, according to the US Central Command.

2 days ago

John Cena takes his final bow, after last ever WWE fight -- The actor and wrestler brought the curtain down on a 24-year career that saw him become one of wrestling's biggest stars.

2 days ago

Six injured as house explodes in California -- A natural gas line leak triggered the house explosion, injuring six people and damaging several nearby properties.

3 days ago

Watch: A Niagara Falls wreck and the rescue that saved two Americans -- The barge that wrecked in 1918, famous for a dramatic rescue, is now shifting closer to the falls as recent movements carry it further from its original resting spot.

3 days ago

Canadians and Americans on a social media ban for everyone under 16 -- The BBC asked people in Toronto and DC if they think an Australian-style, under-16 social media ban would work in Canada and the US.

2 days ago

'Everyone says it'll never be me' - Brown University student on surviving two mass shootings -- Mia Tretta was shot in the 2019 mass shooting at Saugus High School in California.

1 day ago

Rob Reiner: Six classic movies from the 'big-hearted genius' director -- Reiner was known for his activism as well as favourites like When Harry Met Sally, Stand by Me and Misery.

23 hours ago

They were almost American - then Trump cancelled their citizenship ceremonies -- Immigrants from among the 19 countries banned by the Trump administration tell the BBC how their citizenship ceremonies were abruptly cancelled.

1 day ago

From Iran to China to Venezuela - how tanker seized by US hid true location -- A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how.

4 days ago