US: Unsolved death of university student Andrew Sadek raises questions over police use of drug informants
Sadek was found dead in the Red River with a bullet wound to the head.
Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland and wife stabbed outside New York club 1 OAK
The basketball player was scheduled to play against his former team, the New York Knicks.
US immigration reform: Texas judge denies request to lift ban on Obama's executive order
US District Judge Andrew Hanen also requested the government provide additional information about the action.
Boston Marathon bombing trial: Everything you need to know about the federal case against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Deliberations by the jury are set to continue on 8 April.
Chicago's Rahm Emanuel nabs second mayoral term in runoff election against Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia
The Democratic incumbent managed a nearly 12-point lead in 7 April runoff elections.
Prince Andrew sex scandal: Florida judge throws out Duke of York allegations from court
The judge stated 'lurid details' of the allegations were unnecessary and ordered them struck from the record.
Maryland: Carbon monoxide poisoning blamed for deaths of father Rodney Todd and 7 children
The 36-year-old father had allegedly purchased a gas generator after his electricity was shut off.
Kansas bill aims to ban welfare use for seeing movies, going to spas and getting tattoos
The Republican-sponsored bill is expected to be signed into law by Governor Sam Brownback this week.
Rolling Stone 'rape' story: 'Defamed' University of Virginia fraternity to sue magazine
Decision to pursue legal action announced same day as condemning report by Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.
US Georgia: Republican bill to cut early voting dies in state legislature
The bill hoped to further reduce available early voting days from 21 to 12.
Boston Marathon bombing trial: Jury deliberations to begin in Dzhokhar Tsarnaev case
If found guilty, Tsarnaev could face the death penalty.
US election 2016: Republican field 'lacks star power of past campaigns'
Poll by Gallup reveals GOP likely presidential candidates will have to work hard to improve ratings among Republican voters.
US election 2016: Hillary Clinton presidential campaign strategy – how 2016 compares to 2008
Democratic candidate will make her second campaign a more personal one.
Closing arguments given in the Boston Marathon bombing trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
Tsarnaev faces 30 charges for his participation in the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013.
US Elections 2016: Kentucky Senator Rand Paul to announce candidacy on 7 April
The Republican Congressman would become the second official candidate under the Republican ticket.
US immigration reform: Republican voters want next president to oppose path to citizenship
Republican voters also want the next president to oppose government climate change action, Iran nuke deal and Obamacare.
Washington florist receives over £63k after refusing service to gay couple's wedding
Barronelle Stutzman was fined $1,000 (£669.34) for violating the Washington Law Against Discrimination.
Colorado investigators handing out cold case playing cards in hope of leads
The cards feature 52 unsolved homicides in the Centennial State.
Philadelphia woman Keonna Thomas arrested for wanting to 'martyr herself' for Isis
30-year-old regularly communicated with Isis fighters in Syria and planned to travel there.
US elections 2016: Hillary Clinton's team signs lease for Brooklyn campaign headquarters
According to FEC rules, Clinton has 15 days to file a campaign committee after signing the lease.
Weak March jobs report leads to sharp drop in US stock market
Report by the Department of Labor revealed 126,000 jobs were created in March.
US immigration reform: NYC Council prepares to implement Obama's executive order, despite federal court ban
The executive order, which was set to go into effect on 18 February, was blocked by a federal judge in Texas.
Massachusetts university student Kyle Loughlin arrested for raping boys at day-care centre
Centre's director suspended after telling teachers to keep the allegations 'confidential'
Florida: 3 former prison guards arrested for KKK-linked murder plot
The plot was uncovered after a confidential informant reported it to the FBI.
New York: Noelle Velentzas and Asia Siddiqui arrested for US terrorism 'bombing plot'
BREAKING: Ex-Queens roommates allegedly praised Boston Marathon bombings and called Osama bin Laden a hero.
New Orleans: Lawyers of millionaire murder suspect Robert Durst attempt to have charges dropped
The New York property heir's lawyers claim the FBI searched his hotel without a warrant.
California: 1 killed and 15 injured in south LA motel fire
Victims were forced to jump from motel windows to escape the flames.
US: New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez is 'ready to fight' indictment charges
The Democrat faces several criminal charges, including conspiracy, bribery and fraud.
Indiana: Memories Pizza remains closed following 'no gay weddings' comment
The small-town pizzeria is the site of national debate following comments made by the owners.
Illinois manhunt update: Convicted killer Kamron Taylor still at large
The 23-year-old, who escaped jail on 1 April, is considered armed and dangerous.
