By Kayla Epstein and Graeme Baker for BBC News in New York and Washington
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to Maryland ban on rifles known as assault weapons
China's top political advisor calls for boosting patriotic united front at National Day reception
AI Vibes: Landmark projects under the Belt and Road Initiative
President sets key targets for financial sector
Food quality, safety underscored in China's new draft law
Back to back! UConn fans gather to celebrate another basketball championship
Body of missing Alabama mother found; boyfriend in custody
Pope trip to Luxembourg, Belgium confirmed for September, 2 weeks after challenging Asia visit
Katie Price reveals moment doctor told her Harvey was blind and then left her in 'limbo'
Amtrak train hits pickup truck in upstate New York, 3 dead including child
Xi uses metaphor to stress rarity of ceramics