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Barack Obama to announce 250 more US personnel will be sent to Syria to tackle Isis
The deployment would take the number of US personnel there to 300.
European Union may require visas from Americans and Canadians says EU source
'Real risk' of EU imposing visas for North Americans travelling to the bloc, says an EU source.
US right-to-die advocates develop cheaper death drug
Lethal cocktail was created to thwart skyrocketing price of $5,000 Valent pharma dose.
Nuclear Security Summit: Barack Obama says expanded treaty will help foil Isis 'madmen' despite Putin snub
The US President said 102 nations have expanded the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material.
Video: Tian Tian, the giant panda, takes a bubble bath at Smithsonian's National Zoo
Footage of the panda enjoying a bubble bath has become an online hit.
Colorado marijuana law safe as US Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge
US marijuana laws in 26 states may soon be too mighty to fail
Salmon starving amid global warming may trigger fishing ban in Washington and Oregon
Fish population and size shrinking drastically in warm 'Blob' along Pacific Coast
Who is Chief Judge Merrick Garland, the man nominated by Obama for the US Supreme Court?
President Obama made appointment after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
Entire Washington metro system to shut for 29 hours to carry out 'emergency' safety checks
The closure to Washington's metro system will come into effect from midnight tonight (15 March).
Top ex-Kremlin aide Mikhail Lesin died in Washington hotel room from 'blunt force injuries'
The statement by the Washington medical examiner fuels speculation about Lesin's death.
Justin Trudeau and Barack Obama trade hockey banter during Canadian PM's state visit to US
Obama greeted Trudeau on the White House's south lawn at the start of the state visit.
Justin Trudeau: Canada's PM takes swipe at Donald Trump amid surge of US emigration requests
The number of people in the US typing in 'moving to Canada' on Google has reached a peak not seen since 2004.
Wanna-be 'budtenders' flock to US marijuana states for cannabis industry work
Cannabis fans switching jobs now to get in on the ground floor of budding industry
US legal marijuana dealers burned by 70% federal tax rate
Feds still say pot is illegal, but looking forward to reaping big take from sales.
Theresa May urges security alliance to work closely to combat terrorism
Home secretary says terrorism is contributing to mass migration.
Woman found guilty of allowing men to sexually abuse 6-year-old daughter in Marysville
The 35-year-old woman could be sentenced to 26 years in prison at her March sentencing.
Google to teach autonomous cars to drive in rain and navigate hills in US state of Washington
Google extends autonomous car project to Kirkland in Washington where vehicles can experience rain and hills.
Man named Beezow Doo-doo Zopittybop-bop-bop arrested again after 'attacking police' in Washington
The 34-year-old made headlines with his bizarre name in 2012 when he was first arrested.
Mum warns viral duct tape challenge can be fatal after son ends up in hospital
Skylar Fish, 14, slammed into concrete floor, triggering brain bleed, while his hands were bound with duct tape.
US: Tiny house village for homeless opening in Seattle
The 14 homes are a start, but city needs a few thousand more, say housing advocates.
Iran nuclear deal: US imposes fresh sanctions on Tehran over recent ballistic missile testing
The move bars 11 'entities and individuals' from using the US banking system.
Philippines: Marine who strangled prostitute when he discovered she was transgender during oral sex appeals
US serviceman Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton was convicted in December 2016.
US and Cuba reach understanding on restoring commercial flights
Travelers currently can travel to Cuba on chartered flights, which are often tedious to book.
Airbnb users with 'black' names less likely to get rooms, Harvard study claims
People with 'black-sounding' names were discriminated against by white and black hosts, says study.
Washington: Youth 'flash mob' steals $13,000 worth of goods from Georgetown Diesel store
Up to 30 young people steal items worth thousands from store in high-end area of US capital
US House of Representatives passes bill making more barriers for Iraqi and Syrian refugees to the US
The House of Representatives in the US approved the Act by 289 votes to 137.
Nation of Islam's Louis Farrakhan promotes 'Justice or Else' message at Million Man March 20th anniversary rally
Farrakhan thanked 'brothers and sisters' from Ferguson who protested following shooting of Michael Brown.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg: Give refugee camps internet access
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg made his impassioned appeal when he addressed a UN forum.
US election 2016: Donald Trump poll leads widen as he calls rivals 'impotent'
Republican frontrunner Trump touted his growing popularity with prospective voters at election rally in Iowa.
Crow with chutzpah surfs on back of mighty bald eagle mid-flight over Washington [Photos]
Washington amateur photographer captures moment a crow lands on a bald eagle.