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Travellers at airports in Houston and New Orleans react to long lines at security checkpoints. Airports across the US are experiencing extended wait times due to the partial government shutdown, which began on 14 February. The Department of Homeland Security has gone without funding after Congress failed to reach an agreement. Officers with the Transportation Security Administration are continuing to work because they are classified as essential employees.

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.

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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.

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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

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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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US President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address.

Analysis: Trump's main themes and who he hoped to win over

Daniel Bush takes a closer look at Trump's focus on the economy and immigration during his State of the Union address.

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Split screen showing - Men in sweaters with the letters 'USA' and an American flag wave and clap while donning gold medals; and Ilhan Omar shouting with her hand raised to her mouth.

Watch: Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech

The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.

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Man is hiding in a trash can with a garbage truck behind him.

Suspect discovered in trash bin after evading police during traffic stop

Dashcam footage shows a sanitation worker finding the man, who Ohio police have nicknamed "Oscar the Grouch".

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Two New York City residents are reacting to the snowstorm.

'Exciting' or 'frustrating'? - US East Coast locals and tourists react to record snow

At least 40 million people are under a blizzard warning and more than 600,000 homes and business are without power due to the storm.

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Splitscreen. Left, Trump address Congress. Right, Dan Bush.

What to watch for during Trump's State of the Union address

BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush on who may skip the speech, why the president is fuming at the Supreme Court, and what policies could, or couldn’t, be in for a shake‑up.

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