Mediterranean migrant crisis: Italian navy rescues 217 people, recovers 17 corpses near Libya
Italy's navy said its ship Fenice made the rescue.
Was a Dutch man the last to see Natalee Holloway before she disappeared?
Jurriën de Jong says he was the last person to see the teen and knows where her body is murdered.
Canadian creationist uncovers 60 million year-old fossil, maintains it's not that old
Edgar Nernberg says the find does not change his mind about the Earth being 6,000 years old.
Lawsuit claims New York prep school students exposed to booze and prostitutes during Cuba trip
Lisa Della Pietra, of Brooklyn's Poly Prep Country Day School, claims widespread corruption by her boss.
US immigration reform: Nebraska lifts ban on driving licences for young undocumented immigrants
The Nebraska Legislature voted 34-10 to end the controversial ban on DREAMers.
US election 2016: Donald Trump set to make 'major' announcement on 16 June
Will 'The Donald' finally run for president?
Fifa in Crisis: Israel offers concessions in hopes of delaying Palestinian red card vote
The 29 May vote on Palestine's proposal to ban Israel from Fifa is expected to move forward.
Former US House Speaker Dennis Hastert indicted for allegedly lying to FBI
Hastert was indicted on two counts of bank-related charges.
Boston Marathon bombing: Local police officer declared fifth victim of attack
Dennis Simmonds's family will receive a one-time $150,000 benefit for his death.
US election 2016: Former New York Governor George Pataki declares presidential bid
Who is the latest Republican contender?
Father of DC murder suspect Daron Wint wants son to 'suffer the consequences' of his alleged crime
Dennis Witt also offered condolences to the family members to the four killed earlier this month.
Colombian Farc peace leader killed during military raid leftist rebel group claims
Jairo Martinez was among the 27 rebels killed last week during a military raid in the south west.
Bunga Bunga: Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi joins Instagram
His account has been called 'the most Berlusconi thing ever' by Foreign Policy.
Boston Marathon bombing: US seeks seven-year jail term for Tsarnaev's friend Dias Kadyrbayev
Kadyrbayev pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in August 2014.
Third Bernard Madoff employee avoids prison by helping US prosecutors
Trade David Kugel faced up 85 years in prison for his role in the Ponzi scheme.
US election 2016: former Senator Rick Santorum aiming for the White House again
The former Pennsylvania senator announced he is running for president again on 27 May.
Cuba experiencing boom in American tourism as relations with Washington ease
Visits by Americans to Cuba have risen 36% in the past few months.
US State Department reveals proposed timeline for release of Hillary Clinton emails
The agency proposed releasing a new batch of emails on 30 June.
US immigration: Federal appeals court refuses to lift ban on President Obama's executive order
The three-judge panel ruled in favour of Texas 2-1.
President Barack Obama urges Senate to work through recess to keep Patriot Act from expiring
The Patriot Act is set to expire in one week.
US election 2016: Arizona Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick gunning for John McCain's Senate seat in 2016
Veteran senator McCain welcomes the challenge.
Kayak murder: Did Angelika Graswald kill fiancé Vincent Viafore for his life insurance?
Prosecutors: Graswald pulled a paddle away and did not call for help as Viafore drowned.
France: Eiffel Tower closed after workers protest against pickpockets
The iconic landmark was later reopened and is expected to remain open.
Colombia: Farc suspends ceasefire after military airstrikes kill 26
The ceasefire with government had been in place since December 2014.
Maryland mother found pushing dead 3-year-old son on swings
The 24-year-old mother was taken to a hospital to be evaluated and has not been arrested.
US and Cuba: Fourth round of talks end with no embassy announcement
Announcement was expected on opening dates of respective embassies.
Quadruple-murder suspect Daron Wint detained by Washington DC police
Wint, suspected of murdering a DC couple, their son and a housekeeper, is being held without bond.
Hundreds of Hillary Clinton's private emails released by US State Department
Many of the emails released show Clinton worried about her public image after the attack in Benghazi.
Memorial Day 2015: Best events around Boston to commemorate fallen US soldiers
37,000 flags representing each fallen Massachusetts soldier from the Revolutionary War onwards.
Chile: Violent protests in Valpariso leave one student in critical condition
The protests were in response to the shooting deaths of two students on 14 May.
