Fires at six St Louis churches under investigation as $20,000 reward offered
All the churches have predominately African-American congregations, officials said.
Florida drummer Corey Jones killed by plainsclothes police officer
Police claim Jones was armed during the deadly altercation with Officer Nouman Raja.
Ohio halts executions until 2017 after failing to get lethal injection drugs
At least 12 executions have been postponed, with another 25 more executions possibly affected.
Oscar Pistorius released from South African prison to serve rest of sentence under house arrest
The former Olympian faces an appeal for his culpable homicide conviction in November
California teacher's aide Sandra Ferguson rescues girl from alleged kidnapping attempt
The 11-year-old girl was found in the car of Santiago Salazar, who was arrested by police.
Georgia man threatening to behead porn star live on Periscope arrested
The 25-year-old suspect told the porn star he would put her 'bloody head on a stick.'
California bride's family holds $35,000 reception for homeless after groom calls off wedding
The gourmet meal for Quinn Duane's would-be reception included salmon, steak and gnocchi.
Minnesota Deputy Steven Sandberg killed after hospitalised suspect grabs his gun
Sandberg was killed during a struggle with suspect Danny Hammond on 18 October.
Pentagon confirms US drone killed al-Qaeda leader Sanafi al-Nasr during Syria strike
Sanafi al-Nasr was originally believed to have been killed during a Russian airstrike.
Donald Trump claims he could have prevented 9/11 causing Jeb Bush to lash back
The Republican front-runner said his tough stance on immigration would have thwarted the attack on the Twin Towers.
Westboro Baptist Church to picket Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis for adultery
The right-winged group says Davis has been living in 'proud sin' by divorcing and remarrying multiple times.
Sweden's Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia expecting first child
The newly married couple announced their little bundle of joy is expected in April 2016.
Election 2016: Donald Trump and Ben Carson threaten to boycott next Republican debate
The two GOP candidates want the next debate's host to give in to their demands.
French train attack hero Spencer Stone released from hospital following Sacramento stabbing
The 23-year-old was stabbed multiple times on 7 October outside a nightclub.
Will Hillary Clinton choose Julian Castro as her running mate to woo Latino vote?
The housing and urban development secretary endorsed Clinton's White House bid on 15 October.
California Target plays porn over loudspeakers shocking shoppers
The retail giant released a statement, saying it was 'actively reviewing the situation'.
Lamar Odom: Former NBA player used cocaine brothel employees claim in 911 call
Odom's estranged wife Khloe Kardashian reportedly making all medical decisions.
Northern Arizona University shooting: Gunman Steven Jones charged with second-degree murder
Jones was originally charged with first-degree murder of 20-year-old Colin Brough.
California: Astronomer Geoffrey Marcy steps down amid student sexual harassment allegations
Marcy was a professor of astronomy at UC Berkeley.
US election 2016: Donald Trump wants tax-funded protection from the Secret Service
The agency says the Republican front-runner never asked for protection.
Alaska police arrest naked woman high on 'spice' who destroyed Subway restaurant
The 35-year-old woman was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, harassment and resisting arrest.
Former Anglo Irish Bank CEO David Drumm appears in Boston court following arrest
There is an extradition request for Drumm, who is blamed for the Irish economic crisis.
Democratic debate as it happened: Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battle in the first TV debate
Clinton and Sanders face off against lesser known candidates O'Malley, Chafee and Webb.
US President Barack Obama: San Diego wedding crasher?
The president accidentally crashes Stephanie and Brian Tobes weekend wedding while golfing.
Election 2016: Hillary Clinton maintains double digit lead over Bernie Sanders among Democrats
Gallup however reveals Clinton's 12-point lead over Sanders is less than half of her lead in July.
'State of emergency' declared in transgender community following string of murders in US
In August, actress Laverne Cox said, '[W]e need to make sure that trans lives matter.'
Northern Arizona University shooting: Shooter Steven Jones did not act in self-defence
Jones was charged with one count of first-degree homicide and three counts of aggravated assault.
US: Arkansas judge suspends 8 executions after inmates challenge law
The ruling is a blow to the state, which attempted to resume executions after a 10 year hiatus.
Idaho: 15-year-old boy arrested for threatening to shoot up high school and 'kill all the girls'
The boy allegedly made the threat after some girls refused to send him nude photos.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge granted no-fly zone over Anmer Hall home
Prince William and Kate Middleton express concerns 2-year-old son Prince George is being harassed.
