NewsUS & CanadaTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC in ceremony officiated by Adam SandlerIt was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.2 hrs agoUS & CanadaBrutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.2 hrs agoUS & Canada'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.2 days agoUS & CanadaSabrina Carpenter and Graham Norton spotted in NYC before rumoured Swift wedding celebrationsStars have been spotted arriving in New York ahead of Taylor Swift's rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden. 1 day agoCultureWhat do people in the US hope for the country's future?As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.15 hrs agoUS & CanadaRare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archivesThe newly discovered copy is one of only 11 of its kind in the world.1 day agoLondonFormer Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting PoolUS authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry. 1 day agoUS & CanadaTrump presidency reignites its founding debate - how much power is too much?What would the revolutionaries who broke from the British monarchy 250 years ago make of the current head of state?Watch: What Trump's Mount Rushmore aspirations revealThe BBC's Sarah Smith is at the monument in South Dakota, and looks at the political debate and practical challenges the proposition poses.Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked offThe US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.From friendship bracelets to wedding rings: A Taylor and Travis timelineTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce are celebrating their wedding with a party at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend, her publicist says.Americans are celebrating their split from Britain - how is the UK marking it?As the United States turns 250 years old, people across the pond are running events of their own to mark the big breakup. 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Family members are desperately searching for them.Latest updates10 mins agoFireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech as US celebrates 250thThe celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.10 mins ago2 hrs agoBrutal heat cancels Fourth of July events, from DC to Philadelphia More than 165 million people are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.2 hrs ago2 hrs agoTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC in ceremony officiated by Adam SandlerIt was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.2 hrs ago3 hrs agoIn pictures: Taylor Swift wedding fever heats up in New YorkPictures near Madison Square Garden show fans, a media frenzy and truck loads of equipment.3 hrs ago4 hrs agoPolice, fans and celebrities - What it's like outside the Swift weddingThe BBC's Nada Tawfik reports from the scene, bringing us the atmosphere outside Madison Square Garden.4 hrs ago5 hrs agoTrump's new take on 250 years of American expansionismThe US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next?5 hrs ago8 hrs ago'It's so hot' - Dangerous hot weather grips parts of the USMore than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.8 hrs ago15 hrs agoWhat do people in the US hope for the country's future?As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.15 hrs ago17 hrs agoAll we know about Taylor Swift's rumoured New York wedding celebrationsDetails of "America's royal wedding" are secret, but a lavish celebration at New York's Madison Square Garden seems to be on the cards.17 hrs ago...