Florida: Three university students charged in Panama City Beach gang-rape
Two Troy University students were arrested on 10 April, and a third student from Tennessee was arrested on 15 April.
One Boston Day: Remembering the lives lost in marathon bombing at two-year anniversary
The day was filled with remembrance events and acts of kindness.
Chile Caval corruption scandal: President Michelle Bachelet's name used during loan negotiations
A former consultant for the company owned by Bachelet's daughter-in-law testified in February.
US election 2016: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's New Hampshire trip sparks presidential bid rumours
The governor, once a Republican Party darling, has faced months of scandals and weak poll numbers.
Aaron Hernandez trial: Former Patriots star guilty of first-degree murder
The 25-year-old former Pro-Bowl player has been sentenced to life after being convicted of killing his friend Odin Lloyd in 2013.
Dash cam video shows moment Arizona police ram vehicle into crime spree suspect Mario Valencia
The suspect was taken to hospital before being booked into jail.
Chile: President Michelle Bachelet signs law recognising same-sex civil unions
The law, which will take effect in six months, is being lauded by gay rights advocates.
Washington-Havana relations: Barack Obama to remove Cuba from State Department's terror sponsor list
The move was criticised by Cuban-American Senator Marco Rubio, who is standing for the Republican party's nomination for the presidency .
Boston Marathon bombing trial: Jurors in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev case ordered not to attend this year's race
Judge George O'Toole also told jurors sentencing could take up to four weeks.
US election 2016: Donald Trump for president?
The billionaire has officially filed with the ax authorities for his ex-wife.
FBI investigating death of Chicago teen Laquan McDonald shot 16 times by police
The officer who shot the 17-year-old has been placed on desk duty while the investigation is ongoing.
US immigration reform: Where do the 2016 presidential candidates stand?
The issue is considered of utmost importance to Latino voters.
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet's son Sebastián Dávalos testifies in Caval corruption scandal
Bachelet's son testified for nearly four hours at court on Monday.
PepsiCo to partner with America's NBA, edging out Coca-Cola's 28-year sponsorship
PepsiCo's Mountain Dew brands will take lead on the NBA's 3-on-3 programme.
US election 2016: Florida Senator Marco Rubio announces bid, despite being widely unknown
The Florida senator will have to work hard to become better known among voters if he wishes to win the Republican nomination.
Pornhub: US Bible Belt leads America in gay porn consumption, says survey
A statistics report by pornhub website reveals the South is the leading consumer of gay porn.
US: NYC woman arrested for fraud after marrying 10 men and never getting divorced
The woman pleaded not guilty to a Bronx court on 10 April.
Virginia: Remains discovered during search for missing student Anjelica 'AJ' Hadsell
The remains have yet to be identified, police announced.
US immigration reform: California Democrats introduce legislation to protect the undocumented
The 10 bills package includes an expansion for health care coverage, further protection of immigrant workers and an Office of New Americans.
US Census Bureau guard killed in shooting, suspect arrested
The guard was shot several times by the suspect outside of the Census Bureau headquarters.
US-Cuba relations: Obama to interact with Castro at Summit of the Americas in Panama
President Obama noted on 9 April that the US will soon make a decision on whether to remove Cuba from its list of terrorism-sponsored countries.
US election 2016: Hillary Clinton to announce presidential bid on 12 April
Clinton is expected to make her formal announcement via Twitter, followed by video and email announcements.
Isis: Wisconsin man Joshua Van Haften charged for attempting to join Islamic State
Van Haften was deemed a flight risk after spending several months in Turkey trying to enter Syria to join IS.
Secret Service supervisor Xavier Morales placed on leave after 'disturbing' sexual assault claims
The supervisor's security clearance was also suspended.
Listeria scare: Sabra recalls 30,000 cases of Classic Hummus over possible contamination
The company is the second this week to recall products in the US over listeria concerns.
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet: Daughter-in-law testifies in Caval corruption scandal
Bachelet denied rumours on 8 April that she would resign from office because of the scandal.
US election 2016: Hillary Clinton slips in latest swing state polls against Republican candidates
The likely Democratic candidate saw drops in Colorado and Iowa.
President Barack Obama supports ban of 'conversion therapy' for LGBT youth
The president also voiced his support for state-level bans on the harmful practice.
BREAKING: Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev found guilty in all charges, faces death penalty
After close to 12 hours of deliberations, jurors unanimously found 21-year-old guilty of 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet denies rumours she is resigning amid son's corruption scandal
Bachelet brushes away resignation rumours to focus on plan to reform the country.
