'Affluenza teen': MADD petitions to have Ethan Couch moved to adult court
Mothers Against Drunk Driving say 'Couch is no child' and his 'actions are not that of a child.'
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.
El Chapo: Who is Kate del Castillo, the Mexican actress involved in the kingpin's arrest?
The actress pleaded with the drug lord in 2012 to 'do good'.
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 election 2016: President Obama will not endorse candidate in Democratic primary race
The White House said the president will wait until a nominee is chosen before he gives his endorsement.
Isis: Female Daesh fighter tortures woman to death for violating dress code
The 21-year-old victim was arrested and tortured for violating the strict dress code in Manbij, Syria.
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.
US: Ben Carson asks fifth graders to single out 'worst student' in their class
The incident occurred during the presidential candidate's visit to Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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.
US: Several injured in explosion at Massachusetts chemical plant
At least four people were taken to the hospital after the explosion at Dow Chemical facility.
US: Donald Trump says Obama's tears during gun control conference were 'sincere'
The Republican presidential frontrunner, however, said he disagrees with Obama's gun control measures.
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.
New details emerge about 'affluenza teen' Ethan Couch's night out at a Mexican club
Couch allegedly handed over his Rolex watch when his mother could not cover his $1,000 bill.
Father outraged after US security search 10-year-old daughter with Capri Sun juice in bag
The father told reporters he could tell the pat down was 'uncomfortable' for his young daughter.
'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli 'ordered $120 cup of tea' on Tinder date
Shkreli is best known for raising a drug price from $13.50 to $750 a pill.
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.
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.
Isis: Daesh fighters reportedly strap explosives to four-year-old and blow him up
The brutal execution comes a week after the militants killed the boy's father.
US Marine charged with murder over apparent road rage shooting death of Sara Mutschlechner
Serving marine Eric Jamal Johnson has been charged over the shooting death of the North Texas student.
'Affluenza teen' spent $2,000 on prostitutes and alcohol at a club frequented by El Chapo
Couch's lawyer said it could be months before the teen is extradited to the US from Mexico.
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.
US election 2016: Ben Carson vows 'very big' campaign shift after staff shakeup
The Republican presidential candidate also announced a flat tax plan on 4 January.
Dow, Nasdaq and FTSE among markets spooked by Chinese stock slump
Markets in Europe, Asia and the US were affected by bad Chinese economic news on year's first day of trading.
Steven Avery: Petition to pardon 'Making a Murderer' subject surpasses 130,000 signatures
Viewers of the Netflix show have rallied to call for a presidential pardon for Avery.
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.
North Texas student Sara Mutschlechner fatally shot in New Year's Eve road rage incident
The sorority member was the designated driver for her friends during the festivities.
Republican Chris Christie calls President Obama a 'petulant child' over executive action on guns
The candidate criticised the president during an interview with Fox News.
Police warn of 'imminent terror threat' in Munich over New Year's Eve
Two train stations were evacuated and trains were no longer stopping there.
