Democrat Hillary Clinton was close to announcing a vice presidential running mate last night, with US senator Tim Kaine of Virginia leading a small group of contenders under consideration to help her do battle with Republican rival Donald Trump.

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America’s self-proclaimed “toughest sheriff” is being sued by the US government for his “unprecedented” defiance over an investigation into alleged discrimination against Hispanics.