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The Americas section covers news from across the United States and the wider region, spanning political, healthcare, cultural and diplomatic developments that affect communities throughout the continent. From regulatory reforms and medical advances to international relations and crime reporting, this section encompasses the diverse stories making headlines from the Americas.

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You will find comprehensive coverage of both significant institutional decisions and the individual stories that illustrate their real-world impact. Whether tracking major policy shifts, following diplomatic developments, or reporting on cases that capture public attention, this topic provides insight into what matters to people across the region.

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US indicts three men over alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford

  • Three men have been indicted over an alleged plot at RAF Fairford.
  • Prosecutors allege vans, fuel barrels and potential shrapnel were involved.
  • The US withdrew its B-1 bombers from the base days later.

The US Justice Department has indicted three men over an alleged plot targeting RAF Fairford in September. Prosecutors say the incident was part of a wider effort to support Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Kataeb Hezbollah, and the case has raised security concerns around a British base…

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Sanders opposes Schumer’s bid to continue leading Senate Democrats

  • Sanders will oppose Schumer’s bid to remain Senate Democratic leader.
  • Several Democrats want a leadership contest after the midterms.
  • Schumer says he is confident the caucus will re-elect him.

Bernie Sanders said he would oppose Chuck Schumer’s bid to continue leading Senate Democrats, adding a prominent voice to calls for a leadership contest. Sanders argued that the midterm election results showed voters wanted change and said the caucus should choose its leader through a process involving vigorous…

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We Asked Nintendo of America’s Nate Bihldorff About Localizing Ocarina of Time’s Most Obscure Secrets

  • Localisers give obscure dialogue particular care.
  • Hidden lines can make players feel closer to developers.
  • The remake united staff with different generations of experience.

Nintendo of America localisation chief Nate Bihldorff says the team gives special attention to easily missed lines in *The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time*. Their work helps make secret interactions feel rewarding, and can create a sense of connection between players and developers. Bihldorff said testing such…

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Nintendo Opens New Job Role to Preserve and Organize its Old Games

  • Nintendo is hiring an archivist for its older games and systems.
  • The Redmond contract lasts 12 months and pays $35 to $55 an hour.
  • The role aims to make historical records easier to find and preserve.

Nintendo of America has advertised a Digital Archivist, Historical Systems role to organise and preserve records relating to its older games and platforms. The move could help keep the company’s extensive gaming history accessible for future generations, an area that preservation advocates have long highlighted. Based in Redmond,…

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Jimi Hendrix to be celebrated with official US dollar coin

  • Washington plans a Jimi Hendrix dollar coin for 2029.
  • The coin recognises his guitar innovations and Seattle roots.
  • Its design requires advisory review and Treasury approval.

Washington State plans to honour Jimi Hendrix with a commemorative US $1 coin in 2029, recognising his innovations on guitar and his roots in Seattle. The coin will be part of the US Mint’s American Innovation programme, which highlights innovators and notable achievements from individual states and territories.…

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Foreigner Thought This Big Early Hit Was Far Too Pop for Their Debut Album in 1977

  • Jones worried the song was too pop for Foreigner.
  • It replaced a track that did not fit the album.
  • “Cold As Ice” became the band’s second single.

Foreigner guitarist Mick Jones thought “Cold As Ice” was too pop-oriented to fit the band’s sound when it was being considered for their 1977 debut album. The song became the group’s second single and a major early hit, showing the versatility Jones wanted the band to have. The…

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American girl, 7, killed during Mexican cartel operation, mother blames police helicopter: report

  • Seven-year-old Aranza Pardo was killed during a security operation in Matamoros.
  • Her mother says police helicopter gunfire struck her daughter.
  • Investigators are reviewing video, witness accounts and ballistic evidence.

Seven-year-old Aranza Aidelany Pardo, a dual US and Mexican citizen, was killed during a Mexican security operation in Matamoros on 29 October. Her mother alleges that an officer in a state police helicopter fired the shot that killed her daughter; investigators are examining the incident. The family was…

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Weil partners green light closure of legal powerhouse after almost a century

  • Weil partners voted to dissolve the nearly century-old firm.
  • The firm reported more than $2bn in revenue last year.
  • Departures of senior partners fuelled uncertainty about its future.

Partners at Weil, Gotshal and Manges have voted to dissolve the US law firm, ending months of uncertainty about its future. The decision is striking because the Wall Street firm generated more than $2bn in revenue last year, and its collapse has sent shock waves through the legal…

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Newly elected NJ Dem Rep. Adam Hamawy refuses to call Iran an adversary, blames the US and Israel for war

  • Hamawy declined to call Iran an adversary.
  • He called for diplomacy and criticised US and Israeli actions.
  • He has faced scrutiny over past associations, without being accused of wrongdoing.

New Jersey congressman-elect Adam Hamawy declined twice in a CNN interview to call Iran an adversary, saying the US had helped push it into conflict and should pursue diplomacy. He also accused Israel of pushing the US towards war, drawing comparisons with another Democratic candidate’s reluctance to identify…

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Iranian prisoner accused of directing foiled plot against RAF Fairford

  • Prosecutors say a prisoner directed the alleged plot from New York.
  • Associates allegedly surveyed RAF Fairford and sought attack materials.
  • Five men were arrested near the base in September.

US federal prosecutors allege that Mohammad Dawood al-Saadi directed a foiled plot against RAF Fairford from a New York prison, using coded calls to pass plans to associates. The alleged attack was intended as retribution for the US war in Iran and targeted a British base that houses…

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