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Why is the US short of chicken and ketchup?

The pandemic has disrupted supply chains and changed consumer behaviour, and Americans are now scrambling to get their hands on certain products.

But why are chicken and tomato ketchup among the new scarcities?

10 May 2021

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Police officer uses child's bike to chase suspect on scooter

A man is on the left and a woman is on the right.

Americans divided over Biden’s pardon of son Hunter

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Winter storm blankets eastern North America in heavy snow

White House decorated with Christmas decorations

The White House celebrates the holidays with 'peace and light'

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'You can run but you can't hide' - fugitive expert

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Husband decorates entire street for wife’s Christmas joy

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Macy's 100th Thanksgiving parade marches on despite the rain

A plane can be seen flying over a snowy landscape in the picture on the left; on the right there is a photo of a turkey

Thanksgiving turkeys airdropped to remote Alaska homes

A woman is taking a picture of a balloon.

Crews ready balloons for Thanksgiving Day parade in NY

Travellers are lined up at an aiport

US travellers pack airports ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

The White House Christmas tree arrives in a festive cart pulled by horses

First Lady receives White House Christmas tree

A huge Christmas tree on a flatbed lorry in font of the US Capitol building

US Capitol Christmas tree arrives in DC

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Moment person clinging to cliff is rescued by helicopter

Crowds of people walking streets at night

Thousands rush to US border before Trump takes office

Composite image of Donald Trump and Elon Musk alongside the Starship taking off

Trump joins Musk to watch Starship test launch

Firefighters helping people stuck on ride.

Riders stuck midair for hours on California park ride

Biden stands in front of the podium.

Biden first US president to visit Amazon rainforest

Pete, Trump and Pam are next to each other.

A look at Trump's new top team... in 85 seconds

Meteor lights up the night sky.

Meteor lights up night sky over parts of US and Canada

Kennedy is speaking a crowd while Trump looks at him.

Trump names vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary

Our Milky Way at night over a waterfall in Canada

The journey to photograph Milky Way over a remote waterfall

The five-day trip to a remote part of Canada came together in a captivating night-time photo.

White packages float past smiling astronauts inside the ISS

Astronauts unbox Thanksgiving meal aboard ISS

"We're thankful for zero gravity" says stranded astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore.

President Joe Biden pardons Peach, one of two National Thanksgiving Day turkeys.

President Biden pardons turkeys at White House

Peach and Blossom from Minnesota were given the chance to 'gobble on' ahead of Thanksgiving Day.

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US kayaker who faked own death thought to have fled to Europe

US police appeal for a missing man to come back home for Christmas with his family.

Smoke is seen from the top of a building.

Watch: Thick smoke billows from New York skyscraper

Approximately 80 firefighters responded to a blaze in a luxury Manhattan apartment building.

Why is Kamala Harris still asking for campaign donations?

A week after losing the election, Kamala Harris's team are still appealing for funds.

Police officer smashing sunroof of vehicle submerged in pool

Police bodycam shows man being rescued from submerged car

The man told officers he "accidentally stepped on the gas too hard" driving the vehicle into a pool.

Sumi Somaskanda stands on the left and Trump stands on the right.

What a Republican trifecta means for Trump's second term

Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years.

A huge cloud of dust sweeps over fields and trees.

Giant wall of dust sweeps across central California

The huge dust storm - also known as a haboob - limited visibility and left many residents in the dark.

Flame and smoke billow over train tracks

Watch: Moment large fire explodes on New York train line

A transformer fire in the Bronx has caused an explosion, suspending train services between New York and New Haven.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Oval Office

‘Welcome back’ - Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump

The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.

Biden is on the left and Trump is on the right.

What we can expect from Trump and Biden's meeting

Given all the things they’ve said about each other, Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s meeting could be really awkward.

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Watch: Drone footage captures Kentucky explosion damage

An "unknown" explosion at factory in Louisville, Kentucky injured 11 people on Tuesday.

Firefighter crew drives down street with burning trees

Crews battle deadly Jennings Creek wildfire

A teenage park ranger was killed while battling the blaze over the weekend.

A large burst of fire is seen breaking out over a street with several cars

Moment vehicle explodes on quiet New York street

Officials are still investigating the cause of the blast, which damaged homes and vehicles.

Truck crashing into parked vehicle narrowly missing worker

Watch: Moment road worker dodges high-speed truck crash

Footage shows a truck crash and almost hit a highway worker on the side of an Interstate in New York.

Woman taking picture of a helicopter and wildfire smoke filling the sky

Smoke towers over homes as wildfire spreads near Los Angeles

The fast-moving fire has burned homes and engulfed more than 14,000 acres in Ventura County, according to officials.

Joe Biden wearing a suit holding up a fist

Watch: Biden urges Democrats to 'get back up' after Trump win

The president addressed Americans from the White House for the first time since Donald Trump's election victory.

A California firefighter battles deep red flames with a hose

Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.

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US voters on one reason Trump won... and why Harris lost

After Donald Trump's decisive victory, we asked Americans what they think made the difference for each campaign.