Simon Marks
Arrest made in US ricin case
US Correspondent Simon Marks updates us on the arrest in Mississippi of martial arts instructor Everett Dutschke for attempting to send poisoned letters to president Obama. Audio
US to consult with allies over Syrian use of chemical weapons
The United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel Government has told reporters he believes chemical weapons have been used in Syria, probably sarin gas. Audio
The motive behind the Boston bombings could be getting clearer
CNN is tonight reporting that the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings has cited the US wars in Afghanistan and Iraq as motivations for last week's attack. Audio
FBI releases photos of suspects
The FBI has released photographs of two men it says it wants to interview in connection with Monday's deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon. Audio
FBI arrest man for poison letters
The FBI has arrested a Mississippi man after letters which tested positive for the deadly poison ricin, were sent to President Obama and two other officials. Audio
Obama: "shameful day for Washington"
A shameful day for Washington - that's was the verdict from a visibily angry President Obama following the failure of his gun control legislation in Congress. Audio
Obama and FBI warn investigation still in early stages
The FBI says its now knows the bombs that exploded at the Boston Marathon killing 3 people and injuring more than 170 others were constructed within two pressure cookers, and hidden in dark nylon bags… Audio
The latest from our correspondent in the US
President Obama made a short statement after the attack. Audio
Deal in US boosts odds for gun-control bill
To Washington now where the stage is being set for one the biggest battles yet on gun control laws yet. Audio
Democrat lawmakers withdraw support for gun ban
Just three months after 20 children and 6 teachers died in a US primary school massacre, a plan to ban assault weapons is being abandoned by Democrat lawmakers. Audio
Seven Marines killed in deadly Nevada explosion
Seven United States Marines have been killed and a number of others injured after a deadly explosion during a training exercise in the state of Nevada. Audio
Washington and Hollywood elite caught in data breach
Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Beyonce and the Los Angeles police chief are just some of the victims of an online data breach involving both Washington's political elite and Hollywood… Audio
Markets react to wide-ranging pending cuts in the US
Washington has moved into austerity mode with the launch of government-wide spending cuts. Audio
US Army private pleads guilty to leaks
The US Army private behind the biggest leak of goverment secrets in American history faces 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to misusing classified information. Audio
US to provide aid to Syria opposition for the first time
The US Government has, for the first time, pledged direct financial assistance to the armed opposition in Syria. Audio
No sign of budget deal in Washington
Government agencies in America are resigning themselves to massive spending cuts as Democrats and Republicans show no signs of compromise over a looming budget crisis. Audio
US moves to fight trade secret theft
The US goverment is promising to aggressively fight an increase in theft of trade secrets by foreign governments and firms. Audio
Obama delivers State of the Union
In his annual State of the Union speech President Obama has promised to create "good, middle class jobs" for Americans and re-ignite the country's economic growth. Audio
President Obama's proposed head of the CIA - grilled today
The man chosen by President Barack Obama to head the CIA will be grilled by a Senate committee today after it emerged he helped run a drone strike programme that targeted Americans thought to be… Audio
US to lift ban on women in combat
The U.S. military will formally end its ban on women serving in front-line combat roles, in a move that could open thousands of fighting jobs to female service members. Audio
