Louisiana governor heads to St Joseph as residents are told they can't drink tap water for 30 days
After months of discoloured, foul smelling water, tests have shown high levels of lead and copper.
Ontario woman found guilty of animal cruelty after 85 dogs and cats removed from her home
The majority of the animals were found new homes but three of them had to be put down
Obama joins Trudeau in joint ban on oil drilling in swathes of Atlantic and Arctic seaboard
Outgoing US president hopes to make ban permanent to prevent Trump from reversing policy.
Trump changes tone on Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim and tweets he is 'GREAT GUY!'
The two billionaires had traded harsh criticisms during the US election campaign.
Assistant principal arrested over 'paddling incident' that allegedly left student with injuries
Corporal punishment is still legal in the state, though the Alabama Education Association has called for a ban.
KKK member sentenced to 30 years for 'bizarre' plot to kill Muslims with 'homemade death ray'
Glendon Scott Crawford wanted to build a radiation machine to attack Muslims and President Obama.
Bill Clinton casts electoral college vote for Hillary: "I've never cast a vote I was prouder of."
"She prevailed against it all but we had the Russians and the FBI deal," says former president.
Europe's terror: A timeline of recent attacks on the continent
From Charlie Hebdo to Berlin, the terrorist attacks that have shaken Europe.
Who is Faith Spotted Eagle? The Native American tribal leader with one electoral vote for president
One of four Democratic electors who rejected Hillary Clinton voted for Sioux leader and activist.
Electors in Pennsylvania will be given police protection as they cast their votes for US President
Some reported thousands of letters, emails and phone calls each day, urging them to flip their vote.
Where to watch the royals: Harry, Will and Kate at The Mix party, Charles in Scotland
The year is slowing down, as are the royal engagements.
MPs warn of blackouts next Christmas if 'dangerously small' energy margins not tackled
Closing coal plants and expanding renewables have left National Grid relying on emergency measures.
Poll suggests 52% of Republicans think Donald Trump won the popular vote
Only 7% of Democrats share the mistaken notion that Trump garnered the most votes.
Hollywood legend Zsa Zsa Gabor dies aged 99
The famed socialite had reportedly been on life support for five years.
UK ministers 'using middle men to contact Farage in attempt to build relations with Trump'
British government has not taken well to former UKIP leader's relationship with president-elect.
No marching bands in Washington DC want to take part in Donald Trump's inauguration
One band from a DC high school has taken part in each of the last five inaugurations.
Obama on Russian hacking: 'We need to take action and we will'
Obama stated part of the response 'may be explicit and publicised; some of it may not be.'
Nigel Farage seen entering Trump Tower for third time since election
Farage reportedly would not be meeting with Trump himself but with members of his team instead.
North Carolina's governor-elect already fighting with Republicans to keep power he has won
New measures could drastically limit the powers of incoming governor, Roy Cooper.
What role will Ivanka Trump play in her father's White House?
They're slated to run the family business, but could Trump's children have a role in governing the country too?
Romney reportedly refused to apologise to Trump for secretary of state post
Romney has publicly called Trump a 'fraud' and 'phoney' in the past.
President-elect Trump meets with Silicon Valley CEOs after acrimonious campaign relationship
Executives from Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple and others joined Trump, Pence and three of Trump's children.
US Ethics Office says Trump handing business to children would not 'eliminate conflicts of interest'
The office made the statement in response to questions for Senator Tom Carper.
Investigators say 'Pizzagate' gunman texted friend about 'possibly' sacrificing lives
The new details come from court documents recently released to the public.
North Carolina governor who brought in anti-LGBT law 'definitely' has place in Trump administration
Paul McCrory did not concede to gubernatorial rival Ray Cooper for almost a month after election.
President-elect Trump reportedly offers Ryan Zinke interior secretary position
It is not yet clear whether Montana Congressman plans to accept the post.
Controversial congressional committee on Benghazi attack quietly shuts down after final report
The committee's chairman called the report the "final, definitive accounting" of the attack in Benghazi.
Former Texas governor Rick Perry to be Trump's pick for Energy Secretary
Perry would be heading up a department that he famously forgot during a primary debate.
Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be Trump's pick for secretary of state
Tillerson has already been criticised for his links to Russia and Vladimir Putin.
West Virginia official who called Michelle Obama an 'ape in heels' to return to job
Pamela Ramsey Taylor to be reinstated as director of Clay County Development Corp, reports claim.