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Muhammad Ali's son says he was detained and questioned at US airport for second time
Ali Jr says he was detained at a Washington airport before being allowed to fly.
Brooklyn Congressman Hakeem Jeffries owns Biggie Smalls' 'Juicy'
Democrat pays tribute to New York rapper Notorious B.I.G. on 20th anniversary of his death.
Who wrote Donald Trump's speech? The question everyone's asking
According to Google the top search during Trump's address to Congress was "who wrote Donald Trump's speech?"
'Miserable' Melania Trump is cheery in $9,600 suit as she receives standing ovation from Congress
First Lady chose a flattering two-piece outfit by designer Michael Kors for the evening.
Donald Trump vows $1tn infrastructure spend and Obamacare replacement plan
US president pitches spending surpassing Great Recession plan and health insurance safeguards for Americans.
Trump says 'time for trivial fights is behind us' and urges unity in address to Congress
Republican adopts a more conservative tone than his previous outings.
Trump mulls compromise on immigration that would allow undocumented people to stay in US
President may step back from previous fiery rhetoric on immigration in policy speech to Congress.
Democrats asked to 'be respectful' during Donald Trump's address to Congress
One Democrat has announced plans to boycott the speech.
Democrats plan to bring people hit by Trump's travel ban to hear his Congress address
American Civil Liberties Union clients are set to attend Trump's big policy speech.
Ted Cruz dubs the halting of Donald Trump's travel ban as 'utterly lawless'
The Texas Senator told a cheering audience that the current Congress has the opportunity to be 'historic'.
Arkansas Republican Tom Cotton told 'we are not paid protestors' during combative town hall meeting
Voters challenge White House as they express their fear of the Trump administration.
Trump accused media of ignoring terror attacks but 'thousands' of US air strikes go unreported
In 2016, at least 456 air strikes in Afghanistan were not disclosed to Congress, military analysts and the media.
Florida congresswoman introduces bill to boot Steve Bannon from National Security Council
The former Breitbart News chief was made a member of the Security Council over the weekend.
Hundreds of medical students and faculty members rally for Obamacare
The protest comes a day before the annual deadline to enrol in the Affordable Care Act.
Duterte not pressuring Congress to reimpose death penalty, president's office says
Reimposing death penalty was among President Duterte's poll promises.
Senate votes for waiver to allow James 'Mad Dog' Mattis to serve as Pentagon chief
The waiver would allow Mattis to bypass law on armed services personnel.
Republican congressman uses campaign funds for 'in-cabin rabbit transport fees' while flying
Committee threatened by Republicans to point out illicit campaign expenses in upcoming report.
House Republicans spark fury with vote to gut independent ethics body
House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi ridicules 'drain the swamp' claims following the move.
House Republicans push for rule changes to prevent repeat of Democrats' sit-in
Democrats staged a sit-in in June after Republican refused vote on gun-control bills.
US Intelligence to reveal an estimate of how many Americans were under government surveillance
The disclosures are expected to be made public as early as January 2017.
UK and US defence chiefs say 'brutal' Bashar al-Assad has no future in Syria
Sir Michael Fallon and Ash Carter again called for a political settlement to stop civil war.
Renewal of sanctions against Iran becomes law without President Obama's signature
US lawmakers insisted that the renewal was important to keep a check on Iran's behaviour.
Bipartisan group of senators call on Congress to investigate Russian interference in election
Republican senator John McCain urges President-elect Trump to accept CIA's report on hacking.
Republicans to force Mattis confirmation as defence secretary with spending bill deal
The short-term spending bill must be approved by Friday (9 December) to avoid a government shutdown.
New peace deal between Colombian government and Farc rebels to be signed on 24 November
The revised agreement will be directly presented before the Congress for approval.
Senate Democrats choose leadership, elevating Bernie Sanders to 'outreach' chair
New York Senator Chuck Schumer will now serve as minority leader.
Democrats demand President-elect Trump rescind Steve Bannon's White House appointment
Senate Democrats have also called on the president-elect to change course and sack Bannon.
Could Donald Trump be impeached before being inaugurated?
The president-elect faces a number of lawsuits, including a fraud case involving the defunct Trump University.
US Election: How best to invest following Donald Trump's victory
Construction, security and pharmaceutical companies could benefit from Trump's policies.
Republican majority in Congress will make it easier for Trump to enact policies
The newly elected US president will not face the hurdles Barack Obama dealt with.