Teri Garr, who starred in Tootsie and Young Frankenstein, dies
Oscar-nominated actress Teri Garr, best known for her roles in Young Frankenstein and Tootsie, has died.
Six ways Harris or Trump could win – and why it all comes down to voters in one state
An election 'too close to call' is a cliché as old as democracy. But this year's US election really is.
Hollywood actor jailed for role in US Capitol attack
A Hollywood actor best known for roles in Anchorman and Mr. Show has been sentenced over his role in the January 6 US Capitol riots.
The key US Senate races that could determine who controls the chamber
Democrats on defensive to keep narrow majority with Montana and Ohio races as Republicans eye swing statesThe Democrats are fending off a Republican offensive aimed at overturning their tiny majority in the Senate.Retaking control of the US Congress’s upper chamber may represent the GOP’s best opportunity of success in November’s election, according to analysts, surpassing their chances of retaking the White House or even retaining control of the House of Representatives. Continue reading...
The Guardian view on the US presidential election 2024: a Democratic government is the one we need
This election presents a critical choice. Do we embrace a hopeful future or retreat to a reactionary past? We’re backing Kamala Harris. She will unlock democracy’s potential, not give in to its flawsIt is hard to imagine a worse candidate for the American presidency in 2024 than Donald J Trump. His history of dishonesty, hypocrisy and greed makes him wholly unfit for the office. A second Trump term would erode the rule of law, diminish America’s global standing and deepen racial and cultural divides. Even if he loses, Mr Trump has shown that he will undermine the election process, with allies spreading unfounded conspiracy theories to delegitimise the results.There are prominent Republicans – such as the former vice-president Dick Cheney – who refused to support Mr Trump owing to the threat he poses. Gen Mark Milley, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff under Mr Trump, calls his former boss a “fascist”. America was founded in opposition to absolute monarchy. The Republican nominee models himself after the leader he most admires: Russia’s autocratic president, Vladimir Putin. Continue reading...
Hurricane Helene: More than 100 reported dead in North Carolina, 7 unaccounted for
Authorities in North Carolina have confirmed 102 storm-related fatalities from Hurricane Helene and say 7 people are unaccounted for.
Trump v Harris: A look at how their records compare
Some Americans are already voting for their next president and, if polls are to be believed, the economy and immigration are at the forefront of many of their minds.
What happens if there’s a tie in the US election?
It will be an intense election day on 5 November, with a few hundred thousand voters in a handful of unpredictable swing states expected to play a major role.
What are Trump, Harris and the US vice presidential candidates worth?
Voters will be aware of Donald Trump's reported wealth as they head to the polls.
An easy guide to the US election
Voters across 50 US states are preparing to elect their new president.
