40 people shot and 4 dead in Chicago on first day of Memorial holiday weekend
Chicago police superintendent called the number of shootings 'unacceptable.'
Judge orders documents released in class action lawsuit accusing Trump 'university' of fraud
Trump says hispanic Judge Gonzalo Curiel is 'railroading' him because of his position on Mexican immgrants.
Gawker gets its own billionaire to battle Hulk Hogan 'benefactor' Peter Thiel in libel case
The Intercept's Pierre Omidyar calls on media companies to file amicus briefs in Gawker's appeal.
American protester charged with attempted murder in attack on Paris police car
French PM condemns incident where a police was car set on fire in confrontation over proposed cuts
Star-crossed Afghan lovers arrive in NYC to escape from her family's death threats
Afghan 'Romeo and Juliet' Zakia and Mohammad Ali hope to find safety in US.
Khloe Kardashian files for divorce from Lamar Odom for a second time
Kardashian cites irreconcilable differences, just as she did in 2013.
US scientists in Japan pitch to use smartphone sensor network for early earthquake warning system
Millions of app-enabled phones could create world-wide tremor detection system.
Startling video captures fatal shooting at New York City TI rap concert
Up-and-coming Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave charged in attack.
Expectations high as Obama to become the first incumbent US president to visit Hiroshima
Obama is also set to deliver a message on the need to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
Native Americans protest about sacred objects auction in France
Tribal leaders decry 'wagonloads' of religious items stolen from them and sold to collectors.
One dead, three wounded in shooting at TI hip-hop concert in Manhattan
Shooters still on the loose as police cordon off streets in surrounding area.
2016 set to be hottest year since 1880 after 12 consecutive record-breaking months
'I'm in shock, I wish it weren't so,' says scientist.
Donald Trump cost the US millions in taxes in questionable 'loan' deal, report claims
Trump approved re-branding an investment to a loan to slash tax liability, according to a report citing a lawsuit.
Emilia Clarke delighted about penis appearance in Game of Thrones and promise of 'junk equality'
Chat show host Stephen Colbert hails the arrival of a new 'character' in Game of Thrones - the penis.
Trump cruises to victory in Washington primary as protests erupt outside New Mexico rally
Trump touts Mexican wall in convention center as New Mexicans rage outside.
Model Maria Kukucova admits stealing dead boyfriend's car to flee after she shot him
But Kukucova testifies that she did not realize that millionaire jeweler Andrew Bush was dead.
For first time in 130 years more US young adults live with their parents instead of partners
But Americans still have a long way to catch up with live-at-home European millennials.
US seeks death penalty against Dylann Roof in Charleston church shooting that killed 9
The 'nature of the crime and harm' led to Justice Department's decision, following white supremacist's rampage.
Model Maria Kukucova tearfully tells how she accidentally shot her millionaire beau three times
Prosecutors say she lay in wait for her boyfriend with gun as he returned home with new girlfriend.
Elijah Wood slams 'paedophile vipers' among powerful Hollywood bigwigs
Victims 'can't speak as loudly as people in power,' states the Lord of the Rings actor.
Katy Perry battling Catholic nuns over $14.5m convent purchase in Los Angeles
Archdiocese officials say they have a deal as nuns battle Perry purchase.
Ancient shipwreck Bom Jesus found laden with gold and buried in sands of Namib Desert
The Portuguese shipwreck, dating back to 1533, is the oldest ever found in sub Saharan Africa.
Facebook apologises for blocking plus-size model photo ad because it was 'undesirable'
Images of overweight people make viewers 'feel bad about themselves,' said an initial Facebook statement.
New Orleans is sinking up to 2 inches a year due to global warming
New satellite images show that 'The Big Easy' is sinking quicker than predicted.
Kris Jenner's new Legacy Business School is linked to European university targeted in lawsuits
School in Trump Tower reportedly has no legal permission to grant degrees in New York.
Jennifer Lawrence was held in London customs 'jail' for lying about work visa
She lied about having correct documentation while auditioning for her first X-Men film role.
Three climbers killed, 2 missing, 4 barely survive in treacherous stretch on Everest
Husband of dead Australian climber taken down by sled with congestive heart failure.
Edward Snowden demands 'iron-clad' whistleblower protections after ex-prober accuses Pentagon of 'dirty tricks'
Good-faith whistleblower Thomas Drake was 'ruined' by Defense Department claims ex-inspector John Crane.
Tourists have the chance to get an Eiffel of the view by staying in the Tower for a night
HomeAway gimmick will provide plush quarters to contest winner during UEFA tournament.
Blake Lively gets into trouble for 'booty' rap lyric on her Instagram shot
But Sir Mix-a-Lot says is proof 'beautiful people have accepted' African American idea of beautiful.