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Donald Trump officially clinches Republican Party nomination
The New York real estate mogul was nominated during a roll call vote on the second day of the RNC.
Norovirus reported among California GOP staffers at the Republican National Convention
Around 12 staffers have been confined to their hotels for 24 hours until their symptoms pass.
RNC night two as it happened: Donald Trump is the official Republican nominee
A roll call vote, Chris Christie, and Tiffany and Donald Trump Jr wow the audience
Melania Trump's speech overshadows presumptive GOP nominee at Republican National Convention
Trump's campaign and the RNC have spent day two cleaning up after Melania's speech controversy.
Nigel Farage attends Republican Convention but refuses to endorse Donald Trump
The pair have previously spoken highly of one another, with Trump backing Brexit in the EU referendum.
RNC 2016 highlights: Pastor delivers hateful benediction, Clinton blamed for Benghazi and more
The first night of the GOP convention was named: Make America Safe Again.
Never Trump delegates cause fight on Republican Convention floor over convention rules
The anti-Trump delegates attempted, and failed, to force a roll-call vote on the rules.
Trump moves away from Muslim ban proposal but now calls on 'extreme vetting' based on geography
RNC chair Reince Priebus asserts Trump had moved away from a religious test against Muslims.
Donald Trump confirms his VP pick as Indiana governor Mike Pence
Trump will hold a press conference on 16 July, but revealed the news on Twitter
Who is Mike Pence? Indiana governor rumoured to be Donald Trump's running mate for the White House
The presumptive GOP nominee has remained coy about his potential vice-presidential pick.
Donald Trump postpones running mate announcement in light of the attack in Nice
Trump's VP choice was leaked earlier in the day, though he maintains he has not made a decision.
RNC 2016: Who will be at Donald Trump's coronation as the GOP nominee?
Several high-profile GOP members have announced they will skip the convention in Cleveland, Ohio.
Donald Trump edges Hillary Clinton in latest swing state polls
Trump continues to lag behind the presumptive Democratic nominee in general election polls.
Donald Trump reveals Vice Presidential shortlist ahead of announcing his running mate on 15 July
Trump has narrowed the list down to Mike Pence, Chris Christie and Newt Gingrich.
Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage to attend the Republican National Convention
Farage said he will attend the Cleveland convention as an observer only.
Briton Michael Sandford pleads not guilty to alleged assassination attempt of Donald Trump
The 20-year-old was ordered to remain in federal custody until his trial on 21 August.
Donald Trump defends controversial star tweet saying he 'should have left it up'
Trump blames the media for linking the star in his tweet to the Star of David.
US election: Bernie Sanders may soon endorse rival Hillary Clinton at New Hampshire event
The Vermont senator has yet to concede the Democratic race despite failing to secure enough delegates.
Donald Trump's Jewish son-in-law calls him 'loving and tolerant' amid anti-Semitism claims
Jared Kushner, who is married to Ivanka Trump, defended the GOP candidate.
Barack Obama tells Hillary Clinton supporters in North Carolina 'I'm ready to pass the baton'
The two Democrats took several swipes at presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Barack Obama's former defence chief to join team Trump as VP pick?
"One of the things I expect Mr. Trump would look for in a VP is discretion," says Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn.
Trump tweets 'the system is rigged' as Bill Clinton meets US attorney general overseeing Hillary email probe
Loretta Lynch is the head of the department of justice – which may charge the Democrat over email usage
Donald Trump considers Iowa senator Joni Ernst and Indiana governor Mike Pence for VP shortlist
The GOP candidate will name his running mate at the upcoming convention.
Krit McClean: Naked model demanding to meet Donald Trump chased around Times Square by police
'Crazed' 21-year-old McClean spat at police and jumped off 16ft ledge before being taken to hospital.
Vice President Chris Christie? Donald Trump vetting New Jersey governor as potential running mate
Christie has become an influential voice in Trump's campaign since his February endorsement.
Trump's would-be assassin Michael Sandford faces up to a 30-year jail sentence
The 20-year-old Brit is accused of attempting to kill the GOP candidate during a Las Vegas rally.
Donald Trump calls Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal 'a rape of our country'
Trump also referred to Nafta as 'the worst trade deal in the history of the country'.
Donald Trump: US Muslim ban would not include all Muslims, says campaign spokeswoman
GOP nominee has been accused of 'flip-flopping' over initial statement made in December 2015.
Donald Trump calls Elizabeth Warren 'very racist' and says she 'invented her heritage'
The GOP candidate also refers to Massachusetts senator as 'Pochahontas' during their verbal sparring.
Elizabeth Warren slams Donald Trump in first campaign appearance with Hillary Clinton
The liberal senator called Trump a 'thin-skinned bully driven by insecurity and hate.'