McDonald's looks to revive chain as 'modern, progressive burger company' as people no longer lovin' it
Chief executive Steve Easterbrook is set to announce revamping plans on 4 May.
New US Jewish Political Action Committee, Bend the Arc, aims to focus on domestic policy rather than Israel
The Jewish PAC was established with the financial help of billionaire Alex Soros.
Clean-water activist Christopher Swain abandons Earth Day swim through polluted Gowanus Canal in New York City
Environmentalist, 47, said it was 'just like swimming into a dirty diaper'.
President Barack Obama discusses climate change during Florida Everglades stop
'Climate change can no longer be denied,' Obama said.
President Barack Obama expected to issue executive order to restructure overtime compensation
Members of the Department of Labor are urging Obama to lift the threshold to $51,000 (£33,917).
Senator Elizabeth Warren fires back against President Barack Obama over Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
The Massachusetts Democrat said the public should not be kept 'in the dark' about the trade deal details.
US election 2016: Koch brothers identify five Republican Party candidates they may back at primaries
Charles Koch noted that they have no yet decided who they will support during the 2016 general election.
US Drug Enforcement Administration chief Michele Leonhart to step down following 'sex parties' scandal
Leonhart battled scrutiny after an inspector general's report revealed agents hired prostitutes and held sex parties with hired women.
New Jersey rabbis convicted of conspiracy and kidnapping in Jewish divorce scheme
The three rabbis allegedly operated a ring that kidnapped, or attempted to kidnap, men to force them to agree to divorce their wives.
President Barack Obama says Senator Elizabeth Warren is 'wrong' about Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
The president says he will not pursue the deal if he does not think it is good for the middle class.
Mexican drug cartels attempt to develop meth market in New York City
Newsweek reported that meth bust in the city have increased since 2012.
Boston Marathon bombing trial: Sentencing phase of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev begins with victim and family testimonies
The prosecution also displayed a never-before-seen photo of Tsarnaev giving a surveillance camera the middle finger.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant sues airline for husband's wrongful-death
Richard Ilczyszyn suffered a fatal blood clot during a Southwest flight to California in September.
California man Jerome Hunt charged with unlawful entry after jumping White House fence
The 54-year-old told reporters he believes the president needs to be protected.
Washington Post Tehran bureau chief Jason Rezaian charged with espionage by Iran
Rezaian, who was arrested on 22 July 2014, is being held in Tehran's notorious Evin Prison.
US election 2016: Jeb Bush leads among Republican presidential contenders in new CNN/ORC poll
The former Florida governor who has yet to declare is leading official candidates Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and Ted Cruz.
Charleston, South Carolina, Post and Courier wins Pulitzer gold medal in journalism for domestic abuse coverage
The newspaper covered the deadly issue of domestic abuse in its series Till Death Do Us Part.
Boston Marathon 2015: Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa and Kenyan Caroline Rotich take first place
This marks the second win for Desisa and the first win for Rotich.
Two arrested in the shooting death of University of Kentucky student Jonathan Krueger
Victim was shot multiple times in the chest in the early hours of 17 April as he walked home with a friend from a party.
US immigration reform: Appeals court judges reluctant to lift ban on President Barack Obama's executive action
Two conservative judges expressed reluctance at lifting the ban placed by a federal judge in Texas.
American AFL-CIO labour union federation to host anti-fast track events, adverts on 18 April
The AFL-CIO hopes to boost opposition to the White House's fast track authority to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership
US election 2016: Republican Mike Huckabee to announce presidential decision on 5 May
The former Arkansas governor has announced the formation of a presidential exploratory committee.
Boston Marathon 2015: Mayor Martin Walsh and Commissioner Bill Evans present public safety plans for marathon
Security during the Boston bombing's second anniversary will resemble that of last year's marathon.
Walter Scott shooting: Witness Feidin Santana to charge $10,000 fee to media for video use
News outlets around the world have received cease-and-desist letters from Santana's publicist.
US immigration reform: Legalisation of undocumented would increase tax contributions £1.47b a year, study says
The study revealed undocumented immigrants contributed an estimated $11.84b (£7.92b) in state and local taxes in 2012.
Michigan car garage owner Brian Klawiter stirs controversy for refusing service to gay customers
Avowed Christian posted on Facebook that his garage allows guns, but refuses service to openly gay patrons.
American Congress reaches agreement to 'fast track' Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
President Barack Obama applauded the agreement in a statement released by the White House.
Florida gyrocopter pilot Doug Hughes charged, released from jail after landing on Capitol lawn in Washington, DC
The 61-year-old postman could face up to four years in jail for his stunt.
US election 2016: Democrat Lincoln Chafee accidentally announces 'I'm running' in 2016
The former Rhode Island governor let it slip in an interview with CNN veteran Larry King.
Texas executes Manuel Garza Jr for killing San Antonio police officer
Garza is the second convicted police killer executed by Texas this month.
