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Video by Paul Organe

1 November 2018

On the left, we see a long line for TSA. On the right, we see a traveler.

Long queues at US airports frustrate travellers

Airports across the US are experiencing extended wait times due to the partial government shutdown, which began on 14 February.

A car surrounded by flying debris

Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan

A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.

Split screen showing Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden in suits as they speak into a microphone.

Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson

The three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.

Splitscreen. Left, a turkey blocks the road. Right, a turkey chases a police officer.

'It tried to attack me!' - Loose turkey gives police runaround

Bodycam footage from officers in the US state of Georgia shows multiple attempts to remove the fowl and clear traffic.

Lionel Messi handing Donald Trump a pink and black soccer ball trophy

'Who's better, him or Pele?': Messi and Inter Miami meet Trump at White House

Lionel Messi, owner Jorge Mas, and members of the Inter Miami team visited the White House to celebrate last year's Major League Soccer Cup victory.

Kristi Noem speaks at a hearing.

Watch: Kristi Noem under fire from Democrats and Republicans

The hearings came just days before Noem was removed as the Department of Homeland Security Secretary.

Texas are reacting to a question proposed by the BBC.

Texas Trump supporters react to US strikes on Iran

As voters in the state prepare to vote in Tuesday's primary elections, we asked what they make of the events unfolding in the Middle East.

Bill Clinton is seen sitting down.

Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo during Epstein deposition

About halfway through his testimony, the former president tells lawmakers he didn't know the photo was taken and does not know the other person in it.

Hillary Clinton is pushing away from her desk.

'I'm done' - Hillary Clinton upset as deposition pauses over leaked photo

The House Oversight Committee has released video of the former First Lady’s testimony to US lawmakers about Jeffrey Epstein.

A metal tower with people on it using ropes tied to a hot air balloon with people in it.

Watch dramatic hot air balloon rescue 900ft in the air

Emergency crews in Longview, Texas conducted a high-stakes rescue after a hot air balloon struck a cell phone tower about 920ft (280m) above ground

Yellow police tape is in the foreground partially covering four FBI agents combing through a crime scene.

Austin residents react to bar shooting

The FBI said that there were indications in an SUV used in the shooting and on the suspect that suggested a "nexus to terrorism".

Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein are on the left and Nada Tawfik is on the right.

Flight logs and hot tub photo among key moments from Bill Clinton's deposition

The former US president, who is featured in photographs within the Epstein files, denies having any knowledge of the convicted sex offender's crimes.

Biden is talking a selfie on the left and sitting on the plane on the right.

Joe Biden takes selfies with passengers as he takes commercial flight

The former president was stuck at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington DC, after an hour-long ground stop delayed departures.

Splitscreen. Left, the PUSH coalition headquarters. Right, a large photo of Jesse Jackson next to mourners walking.

Watch: Celebration of life for Reverend Jesse Jackson begins in Chicago

The family of the late US civil rights activist met thousands of mourners who came to the Rainbow PUSH Headquarters in Chicago to pay their respects.

Hillary Clinton and Nada Tawfik are pictured.

Watch: Key moments from Hillary Clinton's Epstein deposition

The BBC's North America correspondent Nada Tawfik, reporting from Chappaqua, New York, explains what we know about Clinton's closed-door testimony.

Tom Bateman is pictured in the news desk.

BBC explains the Trump-related Epstein files the DOJ is accused of withholding

The BBC's Tom Bateman explains what Trump-Related Epstein files the Department of Justice is accused of withholding.

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Watch dramatic rescue of skier buried in deep snow

The skier was buried under at least four feet of snow, his arm already limp, rescuers said.

Splitscreen. Left, Bill and Hillary Clinton. Right, Nada Tawfik.

Watch: What to expect from Bill and Hillary Clinton's deposition

The Clintons will appear before a congressional panel that is investigating the crimes of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Hilary Knight poses with her medal at the Olympic rink

Trump comment 'distasteful', says USA women's ice hockey captain

US President Donald Trump joked that he would have to ask the women's team to his State of the Union address or he "probably would be impeached".

CCTV shows moment cars engulfed by sinkhole

Watch: Moment a sinkhole in Omaha traps cars and drivers

Several witnesses jumped into action helping both drivers get to safety while others directed traffic, according to police.

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