Chicago-bound Southwest flight makes emergency landing in California after landing gear problems
The flight was forced to circle Oakland for four hours to burn off fuel before making its emergency landing.
US: Donald Trump defends Hillary Clinton remark, saying it was not 'vulgar'
The Republican frontrunner said Clinton got 'schlonged' in the 2008 race against Barack Obama.
Can Steve Harvey's career survive his major Miss Universe gaffe?
The comedian has faced criticism and been the butt of several jokes since he crowned the wrong Miss Universe.
US: Whale dies after getting beached in Texas
Experts say it is unusual that a whale could get so close to the Texas shore
US army sergeant Bowe Bergdahl held by Taliban enters no plea in preliminary hearing
The army sergeant captured by the Taliban could face life in prison on charges of desertion
Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Princess Estelle appear in Christmas video
The soon-to-be family of four are seen baking traditional Swedish holiday goods.
Hillary Clinton vs Donald Trump: Clinton says 'hell no' to apologising to Trump for Isis comment
The Democratic frontrunner refused to back down after saying Trump was Isis's best recruiter.
The Hateful Eight director Quentin Tarantino gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Tarantino was accompanied by several actors in his latest film which debuts on Christmas Day.
Republican Lindsey Graham drops out of US election 2016: Who will be next?
The South Carolina senator has become the latest Republican contender to end his bid for the White House.
San Bernardino shooting: Friend of killers Enrique Marquez denied bail
Enrique Marquez was denied bail on charges of conspiring to provide material support to terrorism and other counts.
US election 2016: Ted Cruz leads in Iowa, while Trump nabs New Hampshire and South Carolina
New CBS News poll also shows Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders holds the lead in New Hampshire.
Nashua, New Hampshire schools close on 21 December due to 'threat of violence'
The schools are expected to reopen on 22 December.
Texas: One dead, 17 injured in Greyhound bus crash in Arlington
The Greyhound bus crashed into a stalled SUV in North Texas.
California: Five found dead in plane wreckage at almond orchard
The single-engine plane lost contact with with air traffic controllers around 4pm local time on 19 December.
Virginia school district cancels classes over complaints about Islam lesson
Augusta County came under fire after a geography lesson required students to write an Islamic saying in Arabic.
Democratic debate: When, where and how to watch third bout between Clinton, Sanders and O'Malley
The third Democratic debate will air live on 19 December from New Hampshire.
Texas: FBI and US Marshals join manhunt for 'affluenza' teen Ethan Couch
Couch and mother are missing after he skipped a meeting with his probation officer.
US: Defence Secretary admits using private email for official business, prompting Senate review
The Pentagon chief said it was a 'mistake' to use his iPhone to send administrative emails.
Isis: UN Security Council adopts resolution aimed at disrupting Daesh's finances
The resolution, sponsored by the US and Russia, elevates Isis to the same threat level as al-Qaeda.
Prince George charms locals at cafe near Bucklebury Village
The royal toddler visited the cafe with his maternal grandmother Carole Middleton for cake.
Syria: Militants linked to Daesh release images of Al Nusra fighters being blown up
The three prisoners were accused of participating 'directly and indirectly' to a suicide bombing in November.
US and Cuba reach understanding on restoring commercial flights
Travelers currently can travel to Cuba on chartered flights, which are often tedious to book.
US: Did Senator Ted Cruz reveal classified information during the GOP debate?
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee asked staff to look into some of Cruz's comments.
Freddie Gray trial: Judge declares mistrial for William Porter after hung jury
The jury in Porter's trial could not reach a verdict after more than 16 hours of deliberation.
Republican debate as it happened: GOP candidates face off for the fifth time in Las Vegas
The top nine GOP candidates will face off in the final debate of 2015, just weeks before the Iowa caucuses.
US: Email threat that forced closure of Los Angeles public schools appears to be hoax
A similar threat made to NYC schools was also determined to be a bluff.
US: Former National Guardsman pleads guilty to supporting Daesh and planning attack
Hasan Edmonds pleaded guilty one week after his 30-year-old cousin admitted to similar charges.
Donald Trump's doctor says GOP frontrunner 'will be healthiest individual ever elected' president
Trump's doctor said the 69-year-old 'has had no significant medical problems'.
Republican debate: Where, when and how to watch fifth sparring of GOP presidential candidates
The final Republican debate of 2015 will air live on CNN on 15 December.
Fund created for children after All Blacks icon Jonah Lomu dies broke
New Zealand Rugby Players' Association sets up The Jonah Lomu Legacy Trust for Lomu's 2 young sons.
