White House staff Barvetta Singletary charged with threatening Capitol Police boyfriend with his gun
Singletary placed on unpaid leave and her access to the White House has been revoked.
Ferguson: Tyrone Harris charged with assault, as state of emergency declared
Harris was critically wounded in a shooting with police on the one year anniversary of Michael Brown's death.
Isis in Afghanistan: Video shows brutal new execution by bombing method
The terrorist group released a video showing 10 Afghanis being killed by being blown up.
Chile: State of emergency declared after deadly storms leave 5 dead and copper mines closed
A state of emergency has been declared in the cities of Antofagasta and Tocopilla.
Body of hiker attacked and 'partially consumed' by grizzly bear found in Yellowstone National Park
The hiker was found in the vicinity of the Elephant Black Loop Trail, near Lake Village, on 7 August.
Florida: Alligator euthanized after biting arm off swimmer Rachael Lilienthal
8-foot 9-inch alligator attacked 37-year-old Rachael Lilienthal as she was swimming in the Wekiva River
Donald Trump: No apologies for Megyn Kelly 'blood' comment, 'I cherish women'
The Republican front-runner also took stabs at fellow candidate Carly Fiorina.
Isis: US sends six F-16s to Turkey to join airstrikes against Islamic State
The US Air Force also deployed support equipment and around 300 personnel to Incirlik Air Base.
US Election 2016: Democratic debate schedule angers Hillary Clinton challengers
The candidates argue the debate schedule helps front-runner Hillary Clinton.
Republican debate as it happened: Top 10 candidates face-off in first debate for the 2016 election
The top 10 Republican contenders took to the stage in the first prime-time debate of the 2016 election cycle. The remaining seven candidates participated in an earlier 'Happy Hour Debate' hours before the main event.
Bill Cosby sex allegations: Comedian ordered to testify in sex abuse case
The 78-year-old was ordered by a California judge to be deposed in October by lawyer Gloria Allred.
Spanish royals take family photos while vacationing in Mallorca
King Felipe seen sailing while Queen Letizia spotted for the first time since her grandfather died.
Former Owl City musician charged with attempting to lure teen girl for sex in New Jersey
Daniel Jorgensen allegedly tried to lure the 14-year-old girl while on tour.
Missouri: Ferguson prepares for protests on anniversary of Michael Brown's death
Brown an unarmed black teenager was shot and killed by a white police officer on 9 August 2014.
Detroit: 11-year-old charged with manslaughter of 3-year-old brother
The toddler was fatally shot in the face.
US: Rand Paul allies indicted in alleged 2012 campaign fraud
Three allies of Senator Paul were indicted for conspiracy in Iowa.
Republican debate: US presidential candidates revealed for Fox News GOP showdown
Several heavy hitters, such as Lindsey Graham, Rick Santorum and Bobby Jindal, missed the cut.
Isis sex slaves: UN official says jihadi group peddles girls 'like barrels of petrol'
The Islamic State is circulating a sex slave price list the UN confirmed
Kelly Osbourne offends Latinos in her criticisms against Donald Trump on The View
'If you kick every Latino out of this country, then who is going to be cleaning your toilet, Donald Trump?'
Donald Trump turns phone number into political ad after Gawker publishes it
Gawker's attempt to give Trump a taste of his own medicine backfires.
Anti-abortion group released fifth undercover Planned Parenthood video
The video release comes on the heels of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal cutting off state funding to the organisation.
Sandra Bland's family sues Texas county jail and trooper for wrongful death
The 28-year-old died while in police custody on 13 July.
New Hampshire: Tent collapse leaves 2 dead, 15 injured
Circus tent collapsed when a severe storm hit New Hampshire.
Navy denies rumours sailor has been charged for shooting at Chattanooga gunman
A senior defence officer said it was 'extremely unlikely' the lieutenant commander would be charged.
Republican candidate Chris Christie thinks national teachers union deserves 'punch in the face'
The Republican candidate says the American Federation of Teachers is 'not for education for our children.'
Actress Amy Schumer teams up with cousin Senator Chuck Schumer to advocate gun control legislation
The comedic actress tearfully said, 'Enough is enough'.
Colorado shooting massacre: Jurors rule James Holmes qualifies for death penalty
The trial of the Aurora theatre shooter now moves on to the final phase of sentencing.
Kraft recalls 36,000 cases of cheese over choking hazard
The company claims a piece of the Singles might stick to the cheese.
Monaco's Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo host lavish second wedding in Italy
The pair had their civil ceremony in Monaco the last weekend in July.
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei publishes book to destroy Israel and deceive US
The book, a 416-page manifest against Israel, is called Palestine.
