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Canadian Colin Rutherford set free 5 years after taken captive by Taliban in Afghanistan
Rutherford, who had been suspected by the Taliban of being a spy, freed with the help of Qatar.
Shire buys out US pharmaceutical firm Baxalta for £22bn after six-month pursuit
Baxalta had turned down two separate offers made by Dublin-based Shire, which is known for its ADHD treatment.
Canada: Ontario's Nipigon River Bridge split by cold forces detour through US
A rupture in an expansion joint in the Nipigon River Bridge due to cold weather caused the gap.
US: Powerball jackpot rises to $1.3bn as one winner scoops $165m in Mega Millions
The winning Mega Millions ticket was bought in Willowbrook Deli on Staten Island.
Oregon under attack: Armed militia sends out call for 'French vanilla creamer' in long siege
Will marshals allow supporters to deliver 80 'wish list' items to millitant occupiers at Malheur Wildlife Refuge?
US: New York authorities request public's help following Brooklyn park gang rape
A group of five men took turns raping an 18-year-old woman on 7 January.
US: 'Diamond Diva' jewellery thief Abigail Kemp wanted in four states is finally arrested
The 24-year-old was apprehended in the Atlanta suburb of Smyrna.
China blames US, South Korea for Pyongyang's nuclear test
Beijing mouthpiece blames 'hostile policies' for North Korea's defiance of global sanctions.
US: Donald Trump's Vermont campaign rally interrupted by protesters
Trump's campaign reportedly attempted to bar non-supporters from even attending the Burlington rally.
White House officials to meet with Silicon Valley leaders to combat terrorism
Tech companies are under increasing pressure to respond to militants' manipulation of social networks.
US: NYPD settles lawsuits over post-9/11 Muslim surveillance by police
New York City Hall will also appoint an independent observer to oversee the NYPD.
South China Sea dispute: Beijing lands 2 civilian planes on Fiery Cross Reef
China has been accused of flaring up tensions by building artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea.
Texas state trooper who arrested Sandra Bland is charged with perjury
Black woman was found dead in her cell three days after being arrested for a traffic violation.
US: Alabama justice defies Supreme Court and orders judges to enforce same-sex marriage ban
Judges have a 'ministerial duty' not to issue any same-sex marriage licences, state chief justice Roy Moore said.
Macy's to cut 4,800 jobs and shut 40 stores on weakest holiday sales since 2008
US department store chain, which also includes Bloomingdale's, said it plans to cut $400m in annual costs.
Oregon under attack: Leader of the armed militia collected $530,000 from the government
Governments are supposed to 'help people,' said Ammon Bundy.
California issues 605,000 driver's licences to immigrants, as US experiences immigration raids
California's DMV reported it received 830,000 applications for the licences.
Michigan's largest city of Flint declares state of emergency over lead found in water
The US city has elevated levels of the metal in its drinking water supply.
PS Now: Uncharted 3 and Journey among 48 new additions to streaming service
Sony bolsters PS Now line-up with 48 new games.
Fox News host Andrea Tantaros suggests Obama faked tears during speech on gun control
Tantaros said Obama's podium should be checked for raw onions or No More Tears.
US election 2016: Donald Trump rallies supporters in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
The Republican candidate also questioned the eligibility of Ted Cruz to run for president.
Oregon under attack: Authorities plan to force militia out by cutting power
Law enforcement aims to freeze out armed militants from federal building in wildlife refuge.
Washington: Thurston County Sheriff's deputy in Olympia shoots and kills suspect
The suspect allegedly punched the deputy in the face and stole his vehicle.
India: US urges Pakistan to act against attackers of Indian air base
Terror attack that started 2 January was still ongoing as seven Indian soldiers and five assailants died.
US: President Obama expands gun buyer background checks and tightens law enforcement
The president revealed a series of executive actions aimed at reducing gun violence.
Oregon under attack: Militia aims to 'overthrow government' local official says
The armed group vows to remain on the federal wildlife refuge for years.
US: Naked prostitutes chase down gun-toting thieves in Atlanta hotel
The two men allegedly stole over $3,600 (£2,440) from the two female escorts.
Iran says US is trying to arrange swap deal for Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian
The 39-year-old was convicted by an Iranian court of spy charges in October but his fate remains undecided.
Florida: 19-stone dad accused of suffocating son, 6, while playing video games on Christmas Eve
James Dearman, 31, is charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child.
US: Mother jailed for life for helping her boyfriend rape her 12-year-old daughter
Jeanie Mae Carpenter, 37, will be eligible for parole in 20 years.