US ethics agency responds to Trump's business announcement with snarky tweets
The agency tweeted it was 'delighted' the president-elect had decided to divest his businesses.
Nancy Pelosi beats challenger to serve eighth term leading Democratic caucus
The votes reveal that there are divisions among House Democrats following a stunning election season.
California mother Sherri Papini was 'branded' with message during mystery abduction
The 34-year-old was 'tortured mentally and physically' by two armed women after going missing.
Obama to send top White House aide to Fidel Castro funeral instead of delegation
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest cited complicated relationship between US and Cuba for the decision.
'Trump effect' has led to rapid growth in hate crimes across the US
Southern Poverty Law Center has identified nearly 900 incidents of harassment following Trump's victory.
Donald Trump to pick Steven Mnuchin and Wilbur Ross for Treasury and Commerce
Mnuchin, who has zero government experience, served as the president-elect's campaign finance chairman.
Trump's US 'Thank You' tour set to kick off on 1 December in Cincinnati
America's president-elect will hold rallies similar to those that marked his triumphant campaign.
Delta bans unruly passenger for life after pro-Trump tirade aimed at Clinton supporters
The man told Clinton voters: 'Donald Trump is y'alls president...If you don't like it, too bad.'
Dakota Access pipeline protesters ordered to evacuate as divisions among demonstrators emerge
Some protesters are accusing white participants of treating protests 'like Burning Man festival'.
Race for secretary of state position heats up as Trump meets with David Petraeus
The president-elect has also announced a second meeting with former GOP nominee Mitt Romney.
Prince Harry's Caribbean tour halted after royal's ship breaks down
The 32-year-old royal is in the middle of a 15-day tour.
Illinois man arrested in connection with sexual assault and murder of 8-year-old girl
Glen Ramey, 53, was arrested early Sunday on first-degree murder and predatory sexual assault charges.
Trump senior adviser Kellyanne Conway takes aim against Mitt Romney as potential cabinet pick
Former presidential candidate is among the contenders for Trump's secretary of state.
Trump claims he won popular vote 'if you deduct the millions of people who voted illegally'
The president-elect is currently lagging more than 2 million votes behind Hillary Clinton.
Green light for stalled Trump Tower project after president-elect speaks to Argentine leader
The Buenos Aires-based project is awaiting final approval from the city government.
Donald Trump Jr held talks on Syria with Russia supporters prior to the election
Trump's eldest son met with group that advocates political transition in cooperation with President Bashar al-Assad.
Green Party candidate Jill Stein to request recount in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
Stein's decision follows reports that activists have urged the Clinton campaign to request a recount.
'Election results were hacked' say activists urging Clinton to challenge count in three swing states
The group claims votes in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin may have been manipulated or hacked.
Arizona police search unsolved murder cases for any connections to Todd Kohlhepp
Kohlhepp was charged with kidnapping and murder after a woman was found chained in a container on his property.
Duchess of Cambridge comforts mother of autistic teen during Place2Be Awards
Kate Middleton told the crying woman: 'I just had to do that as a mum'.
Donald Trump disavows alt-right supporters days after white nationalists chanted 'Hail Trump'
Trump defended his chief strategist, Steve Bannon, and denied Bannon was a racist or member of the alt-right.
US Cabinet contender Kris Kobach accidentally reveals plans for Muslim registry
Kobach was photographed with his plan for Homeland Security, including a proposed ban of Syrian refugees.
White nationalists chant 'Hail Trump' during alt-right conference in Washington DC
Group members celebrated an anti-Semitic speech by Richard Spencer with Nazi salutes.
President-elect Trump promises US will leave TPP trade deal during his first 100 days in office
Trump also vowed to order the Department of Labor to investigate abuse of visa programmes.
Democrat Tulsi Gabbard up for consideration for position in Donald Trump's cabinet
The Hawaii Democrat met with the president-elect on 21 November to discuss various issues, including Syria.
Obama says he will give Trump presidency a chance but will speak out if needed
The sitting president did encourage Democrats to work with the incoming president for the good of the country.
Suspect at large after Detective Benjamin Marconi fatally shot outside San Antonio police headquarters
Marconi, a 20-year veteran, was conducting a routine traffic stop when he was killed.
Mike Pence not ruling out waterboarding during Trump Administration
Pence was responding to comments made by Arizona Senator John McCain, who is against waterboarding.
Melania and Barron Trump not moving to the White House in January
The future first lady and first son will stay in Trump Tower in New York City.
Trump supporter cites WWII Japanese internment camps as 'precedent' for Muslim registry
Carl Higbie maintains Trump does not advocate internment camps nor is he afraid of the Muslim community.
