Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush names brother George W as adviser on US-Israel policy
The likely presidential candidate said: 'If you want to know who I listen to for advice, it's him.'
Breaking News: Colorado police responding to possible gunman at University of Denver
The University of Denver has announced that its Department of Campus safety received an alert of a man carrying an assault riffle in the Ritchie Center.
US election 2016: Iowa Republicans to focus on presidential candidates in 2015 Iowa Straw Poll
Spotlight on politicians, not pork chops on a stick, corn dogs and Dutch letters.
US Senate overwhelmingly passes Iran nuclear deal bill after Democrats and Republicans soften terms
President Barack Obama will now not veto bill after tough amendments dropped.
US immigration reform: Arizona judge rules DREAMers can pay in-state tuition for state colleges
The Arizona Board of Regents has called for a special meeting to discuss the ruling.
Texas: Chlamydia outbreak declared in high school with abstinence-only sex education programme
Twenty cases of the STD were discovered among high school student in the Texas school district.
California attorney general aide arrested for heading bizarre Masonic Fraternal Police Department
Three officials were charged with impersonating a police officer.
US election 2016: Bernie Sanders, the Democratic presidential candidate who does not support gun control
The liberal alternative to Hillary Clinton, except when it comes to weapons.
Maryland police officer arrested for biting man's testicles during drunken Cinco de Mayo fight
Michael Flaig faces second-degree assault and public intoxication charges.
Florida Congressman Ron DeSantis running for Senate seat vacated by presidential candidate Marco Rubio
DeSantis is the first official Republican running in the Florida Senate race.
Jesse Matthew, suspected murderer of University of Virginia student Heather Graham, could face death penalty
The 33-year-old is accused of kidnapping and murdering the 18-year-old last September.
Claude Monet Water Lilies painting sold for £36.5m at Sotheby's New York
The painting, which had not been seen since 1945, was sold along with four other pieces by the French impressionist.
Americans can now fly JetBlue or travel by ferry to Havana, Cuba
JetBlue Airlines is the first airline to announce additional flights to Cuba since restrictions were lifted earlier this year.
Cinco de Mayo 2015: Republican Jeb Bush wishes Mexican-Americans a happy holiday in Spanish-language video
The likely GOP presidential candidate spoke of his personal connection to Mexico in the nearly minute-long video.
US Election 2016: Democratic candidates to appear in six presidential primary debates
Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina will host four of the debates, the Democratic National Committee announced on 5 May.
US election 2016: Southern populist Mike Huckabee announces presidential bid
The former governor of Arkansas made his official announcement during a 5 May event in Hope, Arkansas.
US election 2016: Republicans Bush, Rubio lead GOP primaries in latest poll
The new poll by NBC News and the Wall Street Journal revealed the two Florida politicians were top choices for GOP primary voters.
Mexico: Army helicopter downed by rocket-propelled grenades on 1 May
Authorities announced that the helicopter was shot down by suspected drug cartel gunmen.
US immigration reform: California healthcare extension for undocumented could cost state $740m
A fiscal analysis by the California Senate adds a price tag to the bill proposed by Democratic Senator Ricardo Lara.
Texas: Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross not embarrassed of leaving mic on during toilet break
Ross's colleague is seen laughing hysterically in the viral video of the incident.
Fox News apologises for 'unfounded' reports of Baltimore police shooting a black man
Authorities took to Twitter to clarify the report, calling it 'unfounded'.
US election 2016: Carly Fiorina, Ben Carson enter a crowded GOP field
The two Republicans announced their official presidential bids on 4 May.
US election 2016: Ohio Governor John Kasich's presidential bid comes down to money
The Republican seemed optimistic about being able to run in the 2016 presidential election.
Mexico: Cartel gunmen shoot down army helicopter, killing three troops
The downed helicopter led to the deaths of three Mexican troops.
US: Manhunt continues for Missouri man who kept girlfriend captive in wooden box for 4 months
The man, identified as James Barton Horn Jr, is now on the run from police.
US election 2016: Republican Mike Huckabee releases 'announcement' video vowing to 'fight' in 2016
The former Arkansas released a two minute video on 1 May, that may indicate his intentions to run for president in 2016.
Ex ally to New Jersey Governor Chris Christie pleads guilty in George Washington bridge closure scandal
Two other former allies of the Republican governor were also indicted on conspiracy to commit wire fraud charges.
Watergate car park: 1 injured, all accounted for in 'pancake collapse'
The three-storey collapse, thought to be construction-related, left at least one injured and one vehicle crushed.
Israel: Ethiopian Jews protest in Jerusalem against police brutality
The protests follow the release of a video showing two police officers beating an Israeli soldier of Ethiopian descent.
US election 2016: Hillary Clinton welcomes Bernie Sanders to Democratic presidential primaries
Clinton tweeted, 'I welcome him to the race.'
