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Archaeologists Dig Up Malcolm X’s Childhood Home
The civil rights activist lived in Boston in the 1940s, but his former Roxbury home has fallen into disrepair.
Teenager Arrested Over Theft Of Spaceship
The model spaceship, which was mounted outside Roswell’s UFO Museum, was stolen by three men in a pick-up truck.
FBI Accesses San Bernardino Attacker’s iPhone
The FBI has successfully accessed data stored on an iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino attackers.
Police Officer Wounded In Capitol Hill Shooting
The White House is in lockdown after reports of gunshots on Capitol Hill, security sources say.
Fidel Castro Signals Hostility To US-Cuba Thaw
The former president says Cuba will never “surrender glory and rights” to their neighbours after decades of hostility.
Boy Steers Out-Of-Control Truck For 10 Miles
Christopher Wheeler manages to weave through traffic on a busy highway after the driver suffered a diabetic episode at the wheel.
Mother Angelica: EWTN Founder Dies Aged 92
The nun set up a talk show in 1981 with just $200 in the garage of her monastery which grew into the global network.
Watch: Gang Smash Through Gate To Steal Cars
At least ten suspects can be seen trying key fobs and even bumping into each other before they flee with eight vehicles.
Trump: Britain And Europe ‘Not Safe Places’
The Republican claims in the aftermath of the Brussels attacks that the continent has lots of “very, very severe” problems.
Legends Of The Fall Author Jim Harrison Dies
The versatile Michigan-born author – who wrote fiction, poetry, reviews and Hollywood scripts – penned more than 30 books.
US Couple Confirmed Dead In Brussels Blasts
The head of the disaster victim identification unit in Brussels has defended delays in identifying the dead.
Patient Among Four Dead In Air Ambulance Crash
An Alabama motorist ends up in a car collision, then a medical helicopter crash that kills him and three crew members.
Petition Objects To Gun-Free Republican Summit
Conservative grandees are being asked why a gun-free venue was chosen for their convention, given their ardent firearms advocacy.
Passenger ‘Chaos’ After ‘Drunk’ Co-Pilot Held
People on the aircraft at Detroit Airport said there was “a lot of scrambling” as they tried to get answers.
You’re Fired! Mexicans Burn Trump Effigies
Hundreds of people yelled “death” and various insults as they watched a grinning papier mache mock-up of Trump explode.
De Niro’s Festival Pulls Anti-Vaccination Film
The film star says Tribeca will not show Vaxxed, a film by British former doctor Andrew Wakefield, who was struck off by the GMC.
Missing Mum Of Three Found Alive 42 Years On
A dogged police detective tracks down the mother, who walked out on her family shortly after having her third child.
Clinton Duels Sanders In Trio Of Caucuses
The demographics and format could favour Bernie Sanders during Saturday’s votes in Hawaii, Alaska and Washington.
Wolf Pack Slays Entire Elk Herd For ‘Sport’
The 19 animals were set upon as they fed on grass and alfalfa hay in an attack “extremely rare in that severity”.
North Korea Nukes US In Propaganda Video
Kim Jong-Un lays waste to Washington with a submarine-launched nuclear missile in Pyongyang’s latest menacing video.
Mariah Cancels Brussels Gig Over Security Fears
The singer says she has been advised to cancel her show in light of the recent terror attack in the city “for the safety of fans”.
UK Tourist Knifed By Mugger In California Dies
Paul Tam, who was stabbed in the head in San Francisco last month, suffered life-threatening injuries at the hands of two robbers.
Microsoft Apologises For Chatbot’s Lewd Tweets
After a Twitter bot sympathised with Hitler and told feminists to burn in hell, the tech giant admits to a “critical oversight”.
US Drone Makes History In First Urban Delivery
A six-rotor aircraft lowers a package of bottled water, food and a first-aid kit outside a home in Hawthorne, Nevada.
Photo Of Baby’s Full Head Of Hair Goes Viral
“She woke up that way,” Isabelle Kaplan’s father says of the two-and-a-half month old’s enviable chevelure.
Islamic State Finance Minister ‘Killed’ – US
The US says the attack on the former physics teacher was part of its strategy of “systematically eliminating” the IS cabinet.
Ted Cruz Labels Affair Rumours ‘Garbage’
“These smears are completely false,” says the Texas senator as two of the five women allegedly involved make public denials.
US Economy Boosted By Consumer Spending
An increase in recreational spending has led to a good economic performance, despite a drag from slow business growth.
North Carolina Transgender Law Faces Backlash
As five people are arrested in protests outside the governor’s mansion, Google, Apple, IBM and PayPal line up against the new law.
Body Of Missing Toddler Found Near River
The discovery is made near Gosport, Indiana, after a massive search operation involving more than 100 people.
Demolition Team Tears Down Wrong House
Lindsay Diaz says a demolition team should have torn down a duplex on the next block after it was damaged in a tornado.
Train Smashes Into Propane Truck On Crossing
The impact caused seven carriages and the locomotive to derail as the propane truck burst into flames.
Brussels Attacks: Siblings Confirmed Among Dead
People are continuing to search for family and friends believed to be caught up in the deadly bombings in Belgium.
Graduate Loses No-Job Case Against Law School
Anna Alaburda said the San Diego college had willfully misrepresented employment data to prospective students.
NRA Adds Guns To Classic Children’s Tales
The “incredibly violent” original tales are revised to promote “safety” – but anti-gun groups call the idea “sick”.
Comedian And Actor Garry Shandling Dies
American actor and comedian Garry Shandling has died in Los Angeles.
Agent Murder May Be Linked To Gun Scandal
The guns used in the Mexico killing may be connected to an operation where the US allowed weapons to fall into drug cartel hands.
Cruz Calls Trump ‘Coward’ In Feud Over Wives
“Leave Heidi the hell alone,” says the Texas senator as he pillories Mr Trump over his tweets about Mrs Cruz.
Man Arrested For Not Returning Rented VHS
James Meyers failed to return Freddy Got Fingered to a rental store in 2001 and has now landed himself a court appearance.
Students ‘In Pain’ Over Trump Slogan On Campus
Holding signs that said “Stop Trump” and “Stop Hate”, dozens of undergraduates protested at Emory University.
Iranians Hacked New York Dam And Banks, Says US
The dam sluice gate was under maintenance, which prevented it being opened by one of the “relentless” hackers, say US prosecutors.
Anchorwoman Apologises Over ‘Racist’ Post
WTAE anchor Wendy Bell sparks anger after a post about a shooting in which a pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed.
Americans ‘Died Because Of’ Gitmo Releases
Republican lawmakers press a Pentagon official over the Obama administration’s plan to close the controversial prison in Cuba.
Governor Denies Affair After Explicit Tape
“I love so you much,” Robert Bentley is heard saying in a secretly taped phone conversation with a woman alleged to be his aide.
Obamas Do The Tango At Argentinian State Dinner
Before hundreds of guests, Mr Obama attempted to decline the dancer’s invitation before he caved and sashayed across the floor.
Family Misled Over Couple In Brussels Blast
The brother of Justin Shults reveals his “disgust” after being wrongly informed that he and his wife Stephanie had been found.
Watch: Girl, 5, Jumps Into Pool To Save Mum
Allison realised her mum had not come up for air for several minutes and turned her head out of the water so she could breathe.
Drug Tunnel Stretching 400m Found On Border
The tunnel linked a restaurant in Mexicali under the border to a newly-built house in Calexico, California.
Flight Attendant Who Ran From Security Arrested
Marsha Gay Reynolds surrenders to authorities in New York, but it is unclear how she got there after running from security in LA.
Supreme Court Split In Obamacare Challenge
Lawyers for an order of nuns argue that a workaround in the law still makes them complicit in providing contraception to staff.
Obama: Islamic State Fight Is ‘No 1 Priority’
The President responds to criticism after the attacks in Belgium put national security back on top of the US political agenda.
US Navy Boat Found, A Century After Sinking
But the USS Conestoga’s discovery has so far not solved the mystery of what happened to the boat, which made no distress call.
A Tribe Called Quest Star Phife Dawg Dead At 45
Tributes are paid to the co-founder of the New York hip-hop group, who had struggled with health problems including diabetes.
Man Who Shot City Official Nine Times Executed
Adam Ward is put to death in Texas for shooting dead a worker who was taking pictures of rubbish piled outside his home.
Seattle Man Refuses To Come Down From 80ft Tree
When police arrived the man refused to speak to them, and then threw an apple, branches and a pine cone at medics and passers-by.
American Couple Missing After Brussels Attacks
Justin and Stephanie Shults had just dropped off her mother at the city’s airport when two blasts went off.
Satire Veep’s Slogan Used By Australian PM
A “meaningless election slogan” created for the political comedy is used by Malcolm Turnbull in a number of interviews.
Hilary Swank Engaged To Former Tennis Pro
The double Oscar-winner says she is “so happy” after Ruben Torres proposed to her while they were on a hike.
‘Flash Crash’ Trader Can Be Extradited To US
A judge rules that a British man can be sent to America to stand trial over the so-called Wall St ‘flash crash’ of 2010.
Bush Hits Out At Trump As He Endorses Cruz
The former Florida senator says voters must overcome the “divisiveness and vulgarity” Mr Trump has brought to the campaign.
Woman Found Dead In Walk-In Freezer Of Hotel
There is evidence the kitchen worker had tried to escape the freezer, investigators say.
Trump And Clinton Roll On With Arizona Wins
Donald Trump has won the Arizona primary, taking another step in his bid to secure the Republican presidential nomination.
White House Race Heads For Western Showdown
Arizona, Utah and Idaho are the latest battlegrounds in the grinding fight to the Republican and Democratic nominations.
Kesha Compares Dr Luke Case To ‘Slavery’
The singer is appealing a judge’s decision that she must remain in contract with Sony Music and Dr Luke.
Pianist’s Wife Charged With Killing Daughters
A Ukrainian-born musician finds his children dead and his wife in an “extreme state of distress” at their Texas home.
Former Intel Chief Andy Grove Dead At 79
Bill Gates pays tribute to the business icon whose Holocaust survival inspired an “only the paranoid survive” philosophy.
Obama: I Want To ‘Bury Remnants Of Cold War’
In an address televised across the island of Cuba, the US President affirms his desire to end more than 50 years of hostility.
Obama Condemns ‘Outrageous’ Brussels Attacks
The President says the US stands in solidarity with the Belgian people after the blasts, which seriously injured three Mormons.
Barefoot Flight Attendant Dumps Drugs And Runs
The woman bolted shoe-less down an upward-moving escalator after being directed to a secondary screening area.
Part-Native American Girl Removed From Home
The girl is at the centre of a custody battle because she is part Choctaw and has been sent to live with relatives of her parents.
Tennis Boss Quits Over Sexist Comments
Raymond Moore sparked outrage after saying women players should get down on their knees to “thank God” for Federer and Nadal.
Tense Talks As Castro Hosts Obama For Dinner
Despite the show of unity, old wounds are not completely healed, with sparks flying over human rights and the US trade embargo.
FBI May Be Able To Unlock San Bernardino iPhone
The surprise announcement comes hours before a highly anticipated hearing over whether Apple should be forced to unlock the phone.
Hulk Hogan Wins Extra $25m In Sex Tape Case
A jury awards additional punitive damages worth $25m (£17.3m) to the wrestler over a sex tape posted on Gawker’s website.
Angry ‘Grim Sleeper’ Lawyer Yells At Judge
Court deputies move in closer after judge’s ruling sparks an hours-long argument with an alleged serial killer’s attorney.
NY’s Wealthiest Ask State For Higher Taxes
Members of the Disney and Rockefeller families are among those who want to pay more to help combat poverty and other issues.
Can ‘Obama Effect’ Boost Relations With Cuba?
President Obama works against the clock on his remaining time in the White House as he seeks economic breakthrough in Cuba.
Easter Bunny Caught Up In Mall Brawl
A father is accused of attacking the costume-clad mall worker after his daughter slipped off a chair while posing for a photo.
Michigan Outlines Flint Water Recovery Plan
Support for children with high lead levels in their blood and the replacement of service lines and taps are among the plans.
Apple Expected To Launch Smaller iPhone
The tech giant’s latest launch is just hours away – but will CEO Tim Cook also use the event to address the FBI encryption battle?
Teen Wins Job After Stopping Robber In Interview
Devin Washington scores top marks in a job interview after grabbing a robber in a “reverse bear hug” as he tried to flee.
Madonna Son’s Future To Be Decided In The US
A judge says Rocco is a “credit” to his parents and pleads with the singer and Guy Ritchie to settle the dispute.
Obama Faces Key Talks With Raul Castro In Cuba
Economic reform, access to the internet and allowing dissent from political opponents are expected to be on the agenda in Havana.
Ex-Trooper Kills Two In Toll Booth Hold-Up
Clarence Briggs tries to tie up two workers at a Pennsylvania toll booth, before opening fire after they fled.
Premature Cheetah Cubs Fighting For Their Lives
The three male and two female cubs are getting critical around-the clock care in an effort to build up their strength.
Cuba: Caught Between The Castros And Capitalism
President Obama is catching a nation on the cusp of change, suspended between the Fidel era and its post-communist future.
Obama Touches Down In Cuba For Historic Visit
Barack Obama has become the first US president in 88 years to visit Cuba after Air Force One touched down in Havana.
Glass Slide Airlifted On To LA Skyscraper
The Skyslide will jut out of the tower 1,000ft above the ground and will take thrill-seekers from the 70th floor to the 69th.
US Marines Sent In To Iraq To Deal With IS
US marines have been deployed on the ground in Iraq to support operations against Islamic State, says the American military.
Nine Cuban Migrants Die Off Florida Coast
As Barack Obama makes a historic trip to Havana, nine Cubans perish at sea as a cruise ship manages to rescue 18 others.
Drink Spill Ends In Basketball Team Bus Crash
A driver who swerved trying to grab a spilled drink accidentally sideswiped the bus, causing it to overturn, police say.
Hikers Find Human Skull Near Hollywood Sign
Police say the two walkers stumble on the human skull about 400 feet from the Brush Canyon trail near the sign.
Havana Laugh: Obama Jokes With Cuban Comedian
“You can have my bed,” Cuba’s best-loved comedian tells Mr Obama in a sketch marking the President’s historic visit to Havana.
Cuba: Is Obama Legitimising A Dictatorship?
Barack Obama’s decision to begin normalising relations with Cuba is causing a great deal of controversy in Little Havana.
Suspects Identified In Barbecue Murders Case
Five adults and an unborn baby died when gunmen ambushed a family barbecue – but now prosecutors say they know who did it.
Anti-Trump Protesters Block Arizona Rally
Protesters block a highway to a Phoenix suburb where Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump is to hold a rally.
Pope Joins Instagram For Third Anniversary
More than 100,000 people follow the Pope’s Instagram account just a few hours after he opens it to ‘begin a new journey’.
Teacher Fined For Showing IS Beheading Video
Alexiss Nazario says she showed the tape by mistake but students say it left them uncomfortable and unable to sleep.
Drone Just 200ft From Plane Over Los Angeles
A Lufthansa flight is over the city’s densely-packed suburbs when its pilot notices the drone flying overhead.
US Service Member Killed In Iraq
A US service member has been killed in northern Iraq, with US media reporting the death came after a rocket attack on a base.
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