Writers threaten to leave publisher Simon & Schuster over Milo Yiannopoulos book deal
The controversial commentator had previously said the book would be the moment he 'goes mainstream'.
Anti-Trump racists torture man with 'mental health issues' while streaming on Facebook Live
During the broadcast, someone is heard saying "F*** Donald Trump! F*** white people!"
President-elect Trump hires ex-Apprentice star Omarosa for White House position
Omarosa Manigault served as director of African-American outreach during Trump's election campaign.
World's oldest known killer whale dies at over a 100 years old
J2, or Granny, was thought to be between 75 and 105 years old at the time of her death.
Sarah Palin publicly apologises to Wikileaks' Julian Assange
The apology came after Assange appeared on Fox to say that the DNC hack source was not the Russian government.
Texas pool-party teen slammed to ground by police officer files $5m lawsuit
The lawsuit seeks damages from the city, police department and ex-cop involved.
President-elect Trump announces first press conference in six months
The 'general news conference' is set to take place on 11 January in New York City.
Earthquake off the coast of Fiji triggers tsunami alert
The magnitude 6.9 quake struck just before 10pm GMT.
Senate Republicans introduce first step to repealing the Affordable Care Act
The resolution would allow Republicans to largely reverse Obamacare via a fast-track process.
Ancient aurochs species close to being brought back to life by European scientists
The ancient cattle, standing at 7ft and almost 1,000kg, would not go unnoticed on Europe's plains.
Downing Street accuses John Kerry's Israel speech of 'focusing on only one issue'
The speech was praised by former Israeli PM Ehud Barak as how 'the majority of Israelis' think.
Trump to be 'updated' by US intelligence after Russia sanctions announced
Trump's statement comes after the Obama administration announced new sanctions against Russia.
US expels 35 Russian diplomats over claims Moscow meddled in presidential election
Barack Obama said 'all Americans should be alarmed by Russia's actions'.
Amazon wants giant airborne warehouses that float over major cities
At 45,000ft, the airships would be refuelled and restocked by a smaller vessel.
Trump inauguration to include preachers who say God 'makes the faithful rich'
The two prosperity preachers will be the first ever involved in a presidential inauguration.
Twitter reacts with grief at the death of legendary actress, Debbie Reynolds
Celebrities and fan are heartbroken at news of the Singin' in the Rain star's death.
Probe launched in Mexican zoo after elephant dies on Christmas Day
Benny the elephant had lived at Ehecatl Ecological Park since 2014.
Kidnapped 14-year-old manages to text friend for help while her mother is murdered
"Call 911, me and my mom need help fast" the message read.
Obama administration set to retaliate against Russian 'interference' in US election
The outgoing president had previously said 'we need to take action and we will'.
Hawaii cafe tells Trump voters 'You cannot eat here. No Nazis.'
"We don't want to create trouble," said one of the cafe's co-founders.
Black woman arrested in Texas after calling police about a man assaulting her son
Family's attorney says it's not a situation where someone used a racial slur, but racism is still all over it.
Donald Trump is second most edited page on Wikipedia of 2016 after 'deaths'
The page entitled 'Deaths in 2016' accumulated more than twice the number of edits as Donald Trump.
Trump says 'celebrities' want tickets to his inauguration as musicians refuse to perform
So far the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Jackie Evancho and the Radio City Rockettes have agreed to perform.
New arms race? Trump says US 'must greatly strengthen and expand' nuclear capabilities
The president-elect previously said it is important to be 'unpredictable when it comes to nuclear weapons.
Lockheed Martin shares fall after Trump tweets about 'tremendous cost' of F-35
The president-elect added that he had asked Boeing to "price-out a comparable F-18 Super Hornet".
LGBT groups condemn 'failure' to repeal bathroom bill in North Carolina
The contentious special session once again brought to light the state's fractured political situation.
Billionaire Carl Icahn given regulation reform special adviser role in Trump administration
Icahn will not be a federal employee but will be advising Trump as an individual, the statement said.
Trump appoints China critic Peter Navarro to head White House National Trade Council
Navarro penned a book in 2011 titled Death By China, which has also been made into a documentary.
North Carolina lawmakers fail to repeal controversial 'bathroom bill'
The state was condemned for having an anti-LGBT stance by introducing the bill earlier in 2016.
Man stabs own grandmother to death for $400,000 inheritance to fund 'lifestyle of gluttony'
Schmelzer had an extravagent lifestyle, including paying for a $250-an-hour escort in Las Vegas.
