Missouri House Speaker John Diehl Jr quits in sexting scandal, replaced by Todd Richardson
Diehl exchanged sexually suggestive text messages with an intern.
Republican Jeb Bush attempts to backtrack on comments: 'I would not have gone into Iraq'
George W's brother says he would not have authorised war 'knowing what we know now'.
Amtrak train crash: Eighth victim found, all 243 passengers, crew accounted for
City officials confirmed that an eighth victim was found in the wreckage of the train derailment.
Chilean women fight against strict abortion laws with 'Termination Tips' videos
The videos, created by MilesChile, promote fake tips to induce 'accidental abortions'.
Boston Marathon bombing trial: Closing arguments made, jury begins sentencing deliberations
Bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev faces either life in prison or a death sentence.
US election 2016: Former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton to announce decision
If he decides to stand, he will enter a crowded Republican presidential field.
New York Police shoot hammer-wielding man after he attacked female officer
David Baril admitted to hospital with gunshot wounds and is in critical but stable condition.
Baltimore riots 2015: Damage to businesses caused by violent protests put at $9m
A total estimated damage cost has not been released yet.
10 members of US Congress took trip secretly funded by Azerbaijan-owned oil company
Funding of conference was revealed by an ethics report obtained by the Washington Post.
Virginia couple testify about being attacked, held hostage by Andrew Schmuhl
The couple described being interrogated, stabbed and shot by Schmuhl.
Republican candidate Senator Rand Paul's son pleads guilty to driving under the influence
The University of Kentucky senior paid $718 in fines and court fees.
US election 2016: Republican Jeb Bush will not attend Iowa Straw Poll
The likely presidential candidate will instead attend an event in Atlanta.
US Latinos more fluent in English, speak less Spanish at home
The study by the Pew Research Center reveals 68% of Hispanics speak English proficiently.
US Senate Democrats aim to derail President Obama's Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
Voted against giving Obama fast-track authority on deal.
Three men plead guilty to US terrorism charges in Brooklyn Federal Court
A former British citizen and two Swedish nationals conspired to support to al Shabaab.
California: HIV-positive man arrested for posing as police officer and assaulting teen girl
The 41-year-old was charged with nine felony counts and eight misdemeanor counts.
Missing Penn State student Jon Steindorf found safe after lying to parents about graduation
The 23-year-old failed to tell his parents he had dropped out of university back in September.
Going, going, gone: Picasso's Les femmes d'Alger sells for record breaking £102.7m
The 1955 oil painting netted the most during Christie's 'Looking Forward to the Past' auction.
US election 2016: Wall Street to Hillary Clinton: Stop bank bashing or suffer Miliband's fate
Several Wall Street executives say that Clinton's anti-bank rhetoric could cost her the 2016 presidential election.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady suspended for 4 games by NFL in 'Deflategate'
The Super Bowl MVP was given twice the original game suspension as player Ray Rice was given for domestic abuse.
Baltimore riots: Thousands arrested denied entry to detention centres due to serious injuries
Report, released by The Baltimore Sun, has critics saying police do not properly care for detainees.
Colorado BBQ eatery Rubbin' Buttz to extend 'White Appreciation Day' discount to all races
The Latino owner of the BBQ joint: restaurant received a bomb threat, prompting the change.
Detroit: Rollover crash in Stony Creek Metropark leaves 3 dead, 2 injured
All five victims are male teens between the ages of 17 and 18.
Election 2015: Tories win good for US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Cameron aide tells BuzzFeed
Former Obama aide Jim Messina says Cameron's win is good news for the presidential hopeful.
Richest member of Congress Darrell Issa says America's poor are the 'envy of the world'
The Republican congressman had a net worth of $448.4m in 2013.
Detroit TV news anchor in hot water with local Muslims after controversial on-air comments
Carmen Harlan said Islamist threat in Michigan 'should not come as a surprise'..
Pentagon tightens security at US military bases due to threat from Islamic State (Isis)
The Pentagon raised the force protection condition level from Alpha to Bravo.
Batten down the hatches! Subtropical Storm Ana expected to become tropical storm on 9 May
A tropical storm warning is in effect from South Santee River, South Carolina to Cape Lookout, North Carolina.
Latino-owned Rubbin' Buttz BBQ restaurant to host 'white appreciation day'
The owners of the Colorado eatery announced white customers will receive a 10% discount on 11 June.
Delaware: Video shows white Dover police officer kicking black suspect in the face
Thomas Webster IV was indicted on assault on 7 May and placed on administrative leave.
