US: Police responding to shooting at Walmart store in Chicago suburb
At least one person was injured during the shooting in Darien, Illinois.
San Bernardino shooting: Who were the 14 victims killed at Inland Regional Center?
The names of the 14 people killed in the deadliest US shooting since Sandy Hook have become public.
'Cannibal Cop' Gilberto Valle found not guilty of conspiring to kill and eat women
A Manhattan federal appeals court reversed Valle's conviction for misusing an NYPD database.
Donald Trump says families of terrorists should be targeted
Republican frontrunner continues to make controversial comments following Paris terrorist attacks.
Hillary Clinton emails: Cameron criticised for 'threatening recklessly' Northern Ireland peace in 2010
In a subsequent memo, Sydney Blumenthal said: 'Cameron and the Tories have played a wrecking role.'
San Bernardino shooting as it happened: 2 suspects killed after attack left 14 dead and 17 injured
3 shooters suspected in California shooting at a centre for people with developmental disabilities.
Tamir Rice shooting: Officer claims he 'knew it was a gun' before opening fire in new statement
The officer who shot the 12-year-old Ohio boy said he repeatedly warned the boy to put his hands up.
Duchess of Cambridge's home village complains of 'eyesore' royal wedding commemorative gate posts
Village residents call for the posts to be 'ripped down and turned into firewood'.
Nearly 300 American Isis sympathisers on Twitter spreading propaganda or recruiting individuals
Only 56 people have been arrested in the US on terrorism-related charges in 2015.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel fires police chief following outcry over Laquan McDonald shooting
The mayor also sets up new police accountability task force.
New Hillary Clinton emails released reveal nicknames for Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich
The emails also reveal the former secretary of state's issues with technology and her keeping track of her approval ratings.
Paris attacks: White House tightens visa waiver programme and asks for Congressional support
White House calls on Congress to pass visa waiver programme legislation before December recess.
Self-proclaimed 'feminist' porn star James Deen accused of sexual assault by three women
Deen dropped by major porn company and quits as chairperson of adult performers' labour group.
US President Barack Obama to give final State of the Union address on 12 January
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan's office says president invited to give his last SOTU address.
US election 2016: Ted Cruz maintains Donald Trump will not win GOP nomination
Despite being the frontrunner Trump sees 12 percentage point drop in latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Jodi Arias trial: Juror fell in love with murderer during her trial, prosecutor claims
Juan Martinez reveals in his upcoming book evidence not shown in court and his belief that one of the jurors was in love with Arias.
Sweden's Princess Sofia cleverly hides growing baby bump at Global Child Forum
The princess wore a chic winter green asymmetrical top to cover her baby bump.
Paris attacks: US President Obama honours victims at Bataclan ahead of climate talks
Obama pays his respects shortly after landing in Paris for the Climate Change Summit.
Planned Parenthood shooting: Victims identified as US Army veteran and mother of two
Third victim police Officer Garrett Swasey was identified shortly after the 27 November shooting.
GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie endorsed by New Hampshire Union Leader newspaper
Despite newspaper's endorsement the New Jersey governor continues to poll at around 2%.
Kansas City man believed to have fed 7-year-old son to pigs after murdering him
Michael Jones is being held on a $10m bond on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated battery, and child abuse.
Prince Harry to unveil 'Diana Hall' in Lesotho in honour of his late mother Princess Diana
The prince goes on Lesotho and South Africa tour, which includes work for his charity Sentebale.
Chagas disease: Dangerous 'kissing bug' spreads to at least 28 states in the US
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says blood-sucking bugs reported in over half of the US.
Florida 'Facebook killer' Derek Medina convicted of second degree murder
Medina faces 25 years to life in prison for killing wife and posting photo of her dead body on Facebook.
Chicago protests: Unrest continues following release of Laquan McDonald shooting video
Chicago braces for more demonstrations and even gang violence after protests on 24 November.
US: Abandoned newborn discovered at nativity scene manger at New York City church
The baby boy, who still had his umbilical cord attached, was found by church staff on 23 November.
Paris attacks: Controversial American pastor says victims of Bataclan were 'devil worshippers'
Kevin Swanson says the brutal attack at the concert hall was a 'message from God'.
Prince William attends Tusk Trust Conservation awards without wife Kate Middleton
The Duke of Cambridge handed out the honours for his conservation charity's annual gala event.
Obama and Hollande take united stance against Isis and Russia
President Hollande receives threats from homegrown Isis terrorists of more attacks in France..
Kentucky governor restores voting rights of nearly 180,000 ex-convicts
The new executive order comes right before Governor Beshear is set to leave office.