Carter G Woodson laid the foundation for Black History Month when he started the Negro History Week in 1926.
Met Office issues amber alert as rain and winds of up to 145kph forecast for 1 February.
Gunman Brice Winrow fled crashed stolen pickup truck after high-speed chase, say officers
The two taxis were travelling in opposite directions when they crashed into each other.
Jacqueline Sauvage killed her husband in 2010, a day after her son committed suicide.
Utah Senator Todd Weiler condemns porn as it emerges state buys most adult movies in US.
Former minister Kate Hoey tells IBTimes UK that Labour supporters do not back open borders.
The plans were approved by Netanyahu's cabinet over objections despite concerns by Orthodox Jews
Suicide bombers and gunmen slaughter dozens of civilians in Nigerian village of Dalori.
The 33 suspects include Saudis, Yemenis, Syrians and a Palestinian, among others.
David Cameron wants to halt migrants claiming benefits for four years from his deal with the EU.
Gower was flying a helicopter during an operation to track active poachers when it came under fire.
The December 10 operation was "the first successful operation of such small conjoined twins in Switzerland."
Private James was one of four soldiers who died at the barracks amid claims of bullying and abuse.
Rocco Zito's son-in-law, Domenico Scopelliti, has been charged with murder after turning himself in to police.
Just after kick off, all 22 players plus coaches and substitutes sat in silence for two minutes.
Dubbed Diablo Express, the operation saw officers raid several properties in the town of Sonoyta.
The lawyer has represented France's A-list in court and allegedly shot at a nurse who was caring for him.
The month of February celebrates the achievements of LGBT people in their respective fields.
Neil Prakash or Abu Khaled al-Cambodi was implicated in a terror plot that would have taken place on Anzac day.
The site is highly revered by Shia Muslims and has previously been attacked by Sunni extremists.
Child refugees are falling into the hands of organised trafficking syndicates, warns the European Union's criminal intelligence agency.
Wayan Mirna Salihin died after drinking an iced coffee police believe was laced with cyanide.
Daesh terrorists have issued their 'most menacing warning yet' to the UK
The largest sinkhole in the region in 20 years caused chaos for travellers.
Commanders are said to be concerned that RAF pilots are ill-equipped for air-to-air combat.
The TV and radio presenter was loved for his acerbic wit, observant quips and genial demeanour
After 64 years as patron of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, the Queen hands the role to the Duchess of Cambridge.
A team of six RAF officers and MI6 agents are understood to have secretly met in eastern city of Tobruk.
Masked terrorist says strikes would be far deadlier than the 9/11 or 2015 Paris attacks.