US stocks decline as geopolitical tensions weigh while United shares take a dive
United Continental briefly dropped more than 4% before ending the session down 1.1%.
Slim majority of Americans support Trump's missile strikes on Syria
However, most people would oppose additional US military action against the Assad regime.
Three dead in San Bernardino after husband kills wife and student in special needs class
Gunman Cedric Anderson also died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
US stocks narrowly edge up as oil price rise offset geopolitical tensions
Energy shares saw a big boost following rise in oil prices.
Uruguay politician accuses US and OAS of working to overthrow the Venezuelan government
Jose Bayardi said if the OAS suspends Venezuela's membership, the whole region will be destabilised.
French scientists offering €16,000 to volunteers willing to lie in bed for two months
Experiment is aimed at recreating weightlessness of International Space Station.
Energy Secretary Rick Perry added to National Security Council after Steve Bannon ousted
National Security Adviser HR McMaster is major winner from top-level changes.
Susan Rice vehemently denies 'unmasking' allegations calling them 'absolutely false'
The former national security adviser said: 'I leaked nothing to nobody'.
Prince Harry works to keep Princess Diana's promise to rid the world of landmines
The red-headed royal attended a Landmine Free World 2025 event at Kensington Palace on Tuesday.
US stocks close mostly flat as investors look ahead to Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping
A new jobs report will also be released later this week.
Trump administration takes on H-1B visa programme to eliminate fraud
Justice Department cautions employers petitioning for the visa not to discriminate against US workers.
Could Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial feature disco biscuits, Spanish fly and quaaludes?
Pennsylvania judge announces the search for jurors will begin in late May before the trial opens on 5 June.
Obama aide Susan Rice sought to unmask identities of Trump associates in intel reports
Rice's requests do not back up President Trump's claims that Obama had Trump Tower wiretapped.
Chechen authorities rounding up gay men and killing them, Russian newspaper claims
Alvi Karimov, a government spokesperson, called the report 'absolute lies and disinformation'.
Google Doodle celebrates skyscraper architect Fazlur Rahman Khan's 88th birthday
Structural engineer designed Sear's Tower, the world's tallest building for 25 years.
Matthew Perry declines Justin Trudeau April Fool offer for rematch fight
Actor revealed he and friend beat up Canadian prime minister when they were at school.
Facebook Live gang rape: Chicago police search for second teenage suspect
One 14-year-old charged with assault plus manufacturing and distributing child pornography is held in custody.
'Angel of Death' Donald Harvey dies after being beaten by prison inmate
One of US's worst serial killers murdered dozens of patients as a nurse's aide in 1970s and 1980s.
Bridge section of Atlanta freeway collapses following huge fire
Major five-lane highway will be closed for foreseeable future but no casualties reported.
Trump approves escalation of counter-terrorism strikes in Somalia
Military will be allowed to launch 'precision airstrikes' against al-Shabaab.
Nasdaq Composite posts record close as financials lead US stocks higher
All three major markets ended up one day before the end of the first quarter.
FBI director tried to go public with information on Russian interference before the election
Sources said James Comey was stopped by White House officials.
Republicans don't blame Trump for healthcare bill's failure polls suggest
President's loyal supporters also back him up on Russia and wiretapping allegations.
Democrat Beto O'Rourke 'to challenge Ted Cruz for Senate seat' in 2018
Cruz may also face other opponents from both political parties in bid for re-election.
Trump's attorneys try to use Bill Clinton to get immunity in sex harassment lawsuit
Supreme Court ruled in 1997 that chief executives are not immune from civil lawsuits about private behaviour.
Queen Maxima dazzles during Argentina's leader's visit to the Netherlands
Argentina-born royal sparkles in a glitery dusty pink gown and wows in an embellished purple coat.
Petition to Melania Trump: Move to the White House or pay for your own security at Trump Tower
The NYPD estimates it costs up to $146,000 a day to protect Melania and Barron Trump in New York.
Trump calls Russia story a 'hoax' in Twitter tirade
The president also took aim at the Clintons and the conservative Freedom Caucus.
Maryland parents alert authorities of daughter's plan to launch Columbine-style mass shooting
Police believe Nichole Cevario was acting alone and planned the attack for 5 April.
Tennessee father says teen daughter billed nearly $3,000 to replace guardrail that killed her
Steven Eimers refuses to pay the charge, which the department of transportation sent by 'mistake'.
