Second teenager dies after California school gun attack
Authorities say a second victim of a Los Angeles area high school shooting has died.
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Puppy with ‘second tail’ growing from his head found wandering the streets
A rescue puppy with an apparent second tail growing out of his head has been described as a “little anomaly that’s absolutely perfect”.
Donald Trump to change primary residence from New York to Florida
US President Donald Trump has said he will make Palm Beach, Florida, his permanent residence after leaving the White House, rather than returning to Trump Tower in New York.
Harry Dunn’s family just want the truth, says stepsister
The stepsister of Harry Dunn who was killed in a motorbike crash involving a US diplomat’s wife has told how his loved ones “just want the truth”.
VisitScotland aiming to attract more visitors through collaboration with National Geographic to showcase coasts and waters
The most stunning coastal waters and landscapes in Scotland - particularly across the north and north-east - are being showcased by the world-famous National Geographic.
Wildfire grows as Californians hit with fresh round of blackouts
A California wildfire has exploded in size as dangerously windy weather prompted the state’s largest utility company to impose electrical blackouts in an effort to prevent any catastrophes.
FBI says inmate is most prolific serial killer in US history
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has said a man who claims to have killed more than 90 women across the country is the most prolific serial killer in US history.
US troops begin withdrawal from Turkey’s border in Syria
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed that US troops have started withdrawing from positions in northern Syria.
Judge blocks indefinite detention of migrant children
A US judge on Friday blocked new Trump administration rules that would enable the government to keep immigrant children in detention facilities with their parents indefinitely.
Suzann Pettersen bowing out at the perfect time after stunning Solheim Cup win
Suzann Pettersen announced her retirement from professional golf after justifying her controversial wild card in barely believable style by holing the winning putt in the Solheim Cup.
Wild card Suzann Pettersen holes winning putt as Europe regain Solheim Cup
Suzann Pettersen justified her controversial wild card in stunning fashion as Europe regained the Solheim Cup in dramatic circumstances at Gleneagles.
Illinois patient’s death may be first in US tied to vaping
Health officials say an Illinois patient who contracted lung disease after vaping has died and that they consider it the first death in the United States linked to the smoking alternative.
US rapper ASAP Rocky found guilty of assault in Sweden
American rapper ASAP Rocky has been found guilty of assault in Sweden, where his jailing after a Stockholm street brawl drew the close attention of US President Donald Trump.
Liam Payne questions if US is still ‘land of the free’ after abortion vote
Liam Payne and Stacey Dooley have joined the list of celebrities speaking out against new abortion laws passed in the US state of Alabama.
Trump declares national emergency to ‘ban Huawei’ from US tech networks
The Trump administration has issued an executive order apparently aimed at banning Huawei’s equipment from US networks and said it was subjecting the Chinese company to strict export controls.
Body found on California coast is not missing Inverness busker
Cops in the US continue to carry out inquiries to locate a missing Inverness busker after ruling out that a body discovered along the coast from his last known location belonged to him.
Trevor Phillips claims diversity in UK media is ‘tokenistic’
Trevor Phillips said that diversity in the UK media can be generously described as “tokenistic” and that its failures have affected the knife crime debate.
Donald Trump brands Spike Lee’s political Oscar acceptance speech ‘racist’
President Donald Trump has branded film director Spike Lee “racist” for his political Oscars acceptance speech.
Watch: Taylor Swift was the surprise guest at this couple’s engagement party
One couple’s engagement party got a little sprinkling of stardust when Taylor Swift turned up to give a surprise performance.
Miley Cyrus claims she is ‘redefining’ modern relationships
Miley Cyrus has said she and husband Liam Hemsworth are “redefining” modern relationships.
Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage is being wrongly held in US, lawyer says
Rapper 21 Savage is being wrongly held by US immigration officials, his lawyer has said.
Sir Patrick Stewart says he despises the ‘self-interest’ of politicians
Sir Patrick Stewart has condemned the “self-interest” of politicians and said young voters could provide a better future.
Woman whose car got stuck on railway tracks: The sat nav told me to do it
A woman who had to be rescued when her car got stuck on the railways tracks said her sat nav told her to drive that way.
BBC announces new Louis Theroux series on birth, love and death in modern USA
Louis Theroux will examine how modern America is tackling “humanity’s oldest dilemmas” in a new documentary series.
A closer look at the rival bids to host the 2026 World Cup
The hosts of the 2026 World Cup will be decided in Moscow on Wednesday.
Morocco and United prepare to discover if they will host 2026 World Cup
The race to host the 2026 World Cup comes to a head on Wednesday with major pros and cons still connected to both the Morocco and ‘United’ bids.
Donald Trump escalates fight with TV network after Roseanne cancellation
US President Donald Trump has escalated a feud with ABC in the wake of the cancellation of Roseanne, tweeting at the chief executive of the TV network’s parent company.
Roseanne Barr ‘thrilled’ after ratings congratulations from Donald Trump
Roseanne Barr is revelling in Donald Trump’s support for her returning sitcom’s impressive debut, which the US president says was a cultural and political breakthrough.
Trump congratulates Roseanne Barr on ratings success
US President Donald Trump has called Roseanne Barr after an estimated 18.4 million viewers tuned in for the reboot of Roseanne.
Stars join gun control protesters at Los Angeles march
Stars have joined survivors to call for tighter gun control laws as thousands across the US protested against mass shootings in the student-led March For Our Lives.
Family claim ‘collateral damage’ as Hollywood producer Jill Messick dies aged 50
Jill Messick, who served as a producer on films such as Frida and Baby Mama, has taken her own life, her family said in a statement.
In Pictures: Women across US march on first anniversary of Trump inauguration
Thousands of women across the US marched on Saturday to protest against government policies on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights, women’s rights and more. US President Donald Trump said it was a “perfect day” for the demonstrations, which marked the first anniversary of his inauguration.