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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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Judge Orders Bitcoin Wallet Returned to Family of Convicted Canadian Killer

  • A judge ordered the Bitcoin wallet laptop returned to Sandeson’s family.
  • Prosecutors did not prove the cryptocurrency was linked to the crime.
  • Seized cash will remain in government hands.

A Nova Scotia judge has ordered police to return a laptop containing a Bitcoin wallet to the family of William Sandeson, who is serving a life sentence for killing fellow student Taylor Samson. The judge said prosecutors had not shown that the cryptocurrency was connected to the murder…

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Great white sharks begin seasonal migration south as several ping off the Atlantic Coast

  • Great whites are starting their seasonal migration south.
  • Ernest was detected off New Jersey on 2 November.
  • OCEARCH is tracking the sharks’ journey to warmer waters.

Several great white sharks tracked by OCEARCH have begun moving south from summer and autumn feeding grounds off northeastern North America and Atlantic Canada. Their migration towards warmer winter waters, typically in the southeastern United States and Caribbean, is a recurring seasonal pattern that researchers monitor to learn…

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NBA bars Rwanda’s APR from African league under US sanctions

  • NBA says US sanctions led to APR’s removal from the 2026 league.
  • APR will remain barred while the sanctions are in place.
  • Rwanda denies supporting M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo.

The NBA says it removed Rwanda’s army-funded APR basketball team from the 2026 Basketball Africa League because of US sanctions imposed on Rwanda’s army in March. The decision follows pressure from two US senators, who questioned whether the NBA’s partnership with Rwanda could lend credibility to a government…

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Apple TV’s Best Sci-Fi Show Begins Filming for Season 2, but the Wait Will Be Long

  • *Pluribus* season 2 has reportedly started filming in Albuquerque.
  • The shoot is reportedly scheduled to last 225 days.
  • Season 2 may not arrive until the second half of 2028.

Apple TV’s *Pluribus* has reportedly begun filming its second season in Albuquerque, New Mexico, though Apple has not officially confirmed the start. The return matters to fans of the award-winning sci-fi series, but the production schedule suggests a lengthy wait for new episodes. The show was created by…

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Photos: US Democrats celebrate winning control of Congress

  • Democrats gained control of the Senate and House.
  • Historic firsts included a Black female governor and Muslim senator.
  • Voters cited costs, tariffs and higher fuel prices.

Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in Tuesday’s election, a major setback for President Donald Trump that is expected to constrain the final two years of his term. Their gains give the opposition greater ability to block legislation, investigate his administration and challenge judicial…

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Russia Will Not Compete at World Junior Hockey Championship in Canada, PM Carney Says

  • Canada will exclude Russian and Belarusian players from the World Juniors.
  • The tournament runs from late December to early January in Alberta.
  • Four European federations have also said they will refuse to play Russia.

Canada will bar Russian and Belarusian players from the World Junior Hockey Championships in Alberta, Prime Minister Mark Carney said. The decision comes amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and a dispute over whether Russian athletes should be allowed back into international hockey. The tournament is scheduled for late…

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Trump pledges to veto ‘insane’ Dem bills, pinpoints issue partially to blame for Republican losses

  • Trump says he will veto bills he considers “insane”.
  • He cited higher petrol prices as a factor in Republican losses.
  • Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress.

After Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump said he would veto legislation he considers “insane”, while expressing confidence he could still work with Democratic lawmakers. The results weaken his ability to advance his agenda and give Democrats more power…

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US dollar slides after Democrats’ midterm election win as growth fears rise

  • The dollar hit a one-month low after Democrats’ midterm wins.
  • US stocks rallied as fears of economic fallout eased.
  • Bond yields fell as investors anticipated political gridlock.

The US dollar fell to a one-month low after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections, as investors reassessed the outlook for Donald Trump’s final two years in office. The result raised expectations of political gridlock and closer scrutiny of the administration’s agenda,…

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Tell us: how do you feel about the US midterm election results?

  • Democrats won control of both houses of Congress.
  • Readers are invited to share their reactions and hopes.
  • The article asks about possible effects on US foreign policy.

Democrats won control of both houses of Congress after a series of sweeping victories over Donald Trump’s Republican party. The article invites people in the US and around the world to share how they feel about the results and what they might mean for the country’s future. Readers…

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‘Blue tsunami’ in US midterms ‘pummels GOP out of power’

  • Democrats took the Senate in a midterm rebuke to Trump.
  • Historic gubernatorial firsts included Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia.
  • Democrats’ gains could mean investigations and shifts in policy.

The article reviews US media coverage of midterm results that saw Democrats take control of the Senate and Republicans lose power, in what several publications described as a rebuke to President Donald Trump. It says the result reflects voter dissatisfaction with his presidency and could reshape the remainder…

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