Women's March on Washington adds feminist icon Gloria Steinem to its ranks
The demonstration is expected to bring thousands of protesters to Washington DC on 21 January.
Russian hacking report released by FBI and DHS as Obama imposes new sanctions on Moscow
The report discusses two separate hackings by Russian actors in the summer of 2015 and spring of 2016.
Debbie Reynolds on her life: 'Marriages failed but my career always stayed'
Reynolds died a day after her daughter, Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, passed away.
Alt-right leaders say they are 'prepared to revolt' if Trump fails to meet expectations
Several far-right leaders said Trump's victory has energised the alt-right movement.
Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds dies aged 84, one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher passed away
The Singin' in the Rain star, 84, was taken to a Los Angeles hospital after suffering an apparent stroke.
JonBenét Ramsey's brother sues CBS for $750m over TV series
Burke Ramsey claims The Case of JonBenét Ramsey falsely accused him of murdering his sister.
Netanyahu blasts John Kerry's speech as a 'great disappointment' that undermines state of Israel
'Israelis do not need to be lectured about the importance of peace by foreign leaders,' said Israeli leader.
John Kerry to outline plan to revive Israel-Palestine peace talks before Trump comes to power
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused President Obama of colluding against Israel.
Argentina's former president Christina Fernandez de Kirchner charged in corruption probe
A federal judge also ordered £516m of Fernandez's assets be frozen.
Trump ally says Obama insults were a 'mistake' and refuses to step down from school board
Trump's team has condemned Paladino's racist remarks as 'absolutely reprehensible'.
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.
Venezuelan opposition rules out talks as it accuses Nicolas Maduro of 'mocking the people'
The Vatican had urged both sides to resume negotiations on 13 January.
'It was meant to be a joke' says US professor in 'white genocide' tweet scandal
Drexel University says it has 'requested a meeting' but thousands of others have backed him
Donald Trump lashes out at UN as a 'club for people to have a good time'
The president-elect has criticised a recent resolution against illegal Israeli settlements.
Colombian officials blame pilot and Bolivian regulators for Chapecoense crash
The plane carrying football players and a group of journalists ran out of fuel.
Israel 'has evidence' for Donald Trump that Barack Obama was behind UN settlement vote
Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer says he has evidence the US led the charge.
Christmas Day shooting at packed New York nightclub leaves 2 dead and 4 injured
Mansion Night Club co-owner O'Neil Bandoo was among those killed in the early morning attack.
Star Wars star Carrie Fisher in 'stable condition' following heart attack says mother Debbie Reynolds
The actress has been promoting her eighth book, The Princess Diarist, after wrapping filming new Star Wars film.
George Michael dies: Celebrities and friends mourn passing of 80s pop music legend
Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley says he is "heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend".
Christmas blizzard to bring US holiday travel to a halt as it blankets Dakotas
The National Weather Service predicts snow totals of 8 to 15 inches in the region.
Donald Trump is the 'new king'? RNC clarifies its Christmas message
Republican National Committee says Christmas "heralds a time to celebrate the good news of a new King."
Newt Gingrich endorses Donald Trump's plan to expand US nuke programme
On Trump's use of Twitter Gingrich said: "It's how he's going to operate - whether it's brilliant or stupid."
Secret Service spooks New Yorkers with military aircraft plotting escape routes for Donald Trump
Three aircraft flew low around midtown Manhattan, frightening both residents and tourists.
Hispanics notably absent from Donald Trump's Cabinet picks
The president-elect has formally met with only two Hispanics as he decides who will join his incoming administration.
Trump camp asks State Department for information on programmes aimed at helping women
Some State employees worry that the incoming Trump administration will target those working these programmes.
Trump appoints Hope Hicks, Jason Miller and Sean Spicer to top West Wing posts
Earlier, Trump had announced Kellyanne Conway would serve as counsellor to the president.
Incoming Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer backs Trump's $1tn infrastructure plan
The New York Democrat said he can also find common ground with Trump on trade.
Event schedule for Trump inauguration weekend released by Presidential Inauguration Committee
Trump's inauguration festivities will begin on 19 January and will conclude on 21 January.
Dow Jones falls short of 20,000 as stocks stumble
The Dow tumbled 36 points, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 also took moderate hits.
Actor Tom Arnold claims to have tapes of Donald Trump saying 'every racist thing ever'
Arnold said Trump also insulted his own son during the outburst caught on tape.
