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'The slaughter must end' says Amnesty International as global executions hit 25-year high
1,634 killed in 2015 as China, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and US named 'top five executioners'.
California father charged with child abuse after leaving baby in hot car to go to strip club
The 24-year-old told police that he 'was not thinking' when he left his baby daughter in the car.
Global warming: US predicts heat wave could kill 11,000 people in 2030
The heat-related death toll could top 27,000 by 2100.
Police probe series of death threats against journalist Michelle Fields
'I have someone watching your every move; see you at the morgue,' read one threat.
John Oliver tackles congressional fundraising on Last Week Tonight
Congress members reportedly spend up to 50% of their time fundraising for re-election or party dues.
EU referendum: Brexit would force US to put 'Humpty Dumpty back together again' says LSE boss Xavier Rolet
Statement comes ahead of poll to decide if Britain will 'Leave' or 'Remain' in the EU.
Ivana Trump says US needs immigrants 'to vacuum our living rooms and clean up after us'
The former wife of Donald Trump made the remarks in an interview with the New York Post.
Car passenger dies after plane crashes on California highway
Eyewitness says it could have been much worse as officials investigate the cause of the crash.
Donald Trump calls on John Kasich to drop out of race
The Republican frontrunner claims Kasich is taking votes away from him.
California businessman launches petition to force politicians to wear logos of their top donors
The proposal would also require candidates to disclose their top 10 donors in adverts.
Texas teacher accused of calling 12-year-old Muslim student Waleed Abushaaban a terrorist
Honours student Waleed Abushaaban said he did not understand why his teacher called him a terrorist.
US right-to-die advocates develop cheaper death drug
Lethal cocktail was created to thwart skyrocketing price of $5,000 Valent pharma dose.
Philadelphia train crash: Two killed after Amtrak service hits mechanical digger and derails
All services between New York and Philadelphia suspended after crash.
Endangered parrot escapees thrive in the US as native Mexican habitat is destroyed
The at-risk Mexican red-crowned parrot is making a healthy new home in California and Texas
Sarah Palin: Mexicans are being seduced into the US with 'gift baskets and soccer balls'
Former Alaskan governor raised eyebrows in Milwaukee, Wisconsin when talking about immigration.
Donald Trump changes position on US abortion laws once more in latest interview
'The laws are set now on abortion and that's the way they're going to remain until they're changed,' said Trump.
Donald Trump backtracks on pledge to prosecute women who have illegal abortions
Abortion has always been a thorny subject in the US and Trump just stepped right in it.
US military to beef up presence in eastern Europe to battle 'aggressive Russia'
The US military said it would deploy rotations of armoured brigade combat teams.
US market close: Stocks close higher for third straight session in post-Fed rally
The Dow Jones closed up for the 17th time in March – the most since 2010.
Indiana man waited until family fell asleep to abduct, rape and murder a baby, court hears
Kyle Parker, 22, drank whiskey with Shaylyn Ammerman's uncle before she was found dead.
Seven million Americans at risk from man-made earthquakes in 2016
An earthquake hazard map shows people are at risk in central and eastern US states.
Ideal Conceal to sell smartphone-shaped gun that can slip into pocket or purse
The smartphone-shaped gun can hold two bullets and is ready to fire 'with one click of the safety'.
Gunshots fired at US Capitol complex in Washington
'There is no reason to believe this is anything more than a criminal act,' police said.
US: North Carolina man arrested for overdue 'Freddy Got Fingered' Video Rental From 2002
James Meyers Jr. said he does not remember watching the movie and the shop he rented it from is now shut.
More US experts now believe it's 'probable' North Korea has miniature nuclear warhead
North Korea is getting within striking range of the US, officials fear.
Ex-child bride sues Warren Jeffs' polygamous sect after she was forced to marry her cousin aged 14
Elissa Wall, who wrote book called Stolen Innocence, seeks $40m in damages after her 2001 marriage
Barack Obama to release secret 40-year-old Argentinian 'Dirty War' files
The US President said he wanted to help Argentina 'heal and move forward'.
Around 81% of South Asian population at risk of natural hazards but ill-equipped to cope says study
The research covered 198 countries and assessed the risks posed to them by 11 different natural calamities.
Benjamin Netanyahu: I want a two-state solution but Mahmoud Abbas doesn't
Netanyahu said peace can only be achieved through dialogue, not through UN resolutions.
US market close: Mixed picture as Dow breaks 7-day win streak following Brussels attack
The Dow Jones and S&P 500 suffered loses while the Nasdaq composite gained