Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex-abuse lawsuits

The bankruptcy represents a painful turn for an organisation that has been a pillar of American civic life for generations and a training ground for future leaders.

Sanders, Bloomberg trade insults as Democratic White House race heats up

Bloomberg has risen sharply in recent opinion polls in the race for the Democratic nomination to challenge Trump in the Nov. 3 election after pouring hundreds of millions of his own dollars into advertising in states that vote in March or later.

Mississippi floods appear to hit peak with parts of Jackson under water

The Pearl River rose to its third-highest point in recorded history after heavy rains last week filled the Ross Barnett Reservoir to capacity, forcing managers on Saturday to begin releasing water into the river just upstream from Jackson.

Trump kicks off Daytona 500 race

US President Donald Trump was driven in the presidential limousine known as "The Beast" directly onto the racetrack along with the rest of his motorcade.

US bans Sri Lankan army chief from entry over allegations of war crimes

Shavendra Silva in 2009 was in charge of the 58th Division that human rights groups have accused of violating international human rights laws, including using artillery to shell a hospital, an allegation he has denied.

US increasing tariffs on Airbus planes to 15 percent from 10 percent

The announcement from the office of the United States Trade Representative came just days after President Donald Trump said it was time to talk "very seriously" about a trade deal with the EU.

Facebook allows US political candidates to run sponsored content

Political campaigns and groups can now use the social media company's branded content tool, which allows influencers to more clearly tag in an official sub-header that the post is a paid partnership.

US, Taliban reach Afghanistan truce agreement - US official

A senior US official told reporters at a security conference in Munich a seven-day reduction of violence agreement had yet to begin.

Barr says won't be 'bullied' by Trump on Stone case

In an ABC interview, Barr, the country's top law-enforcement officer, said US President Trump's critical tweets of those involved in the case of Roger Stone "make it impossible for me to do my job".

US Senate votes to restrain Trump on Iran

The resolution will head to the Democratic-led House of Representatives, which passed a similar text last month.

White supremacist propaganda in the US more than doubled in 2019 — report

Violent white supremacy has gained significant momentum ever since anti-immigrant, far-right rhetoric became mainstream under Trump's presidency.

‘The Dissident’ film shows how MBS murdered Khashoggi with Israeli spyware

The film which premiered at the prestigious Sundance festival tells a dread-inspiring tale about the excesses of monarchy, silenced peoples made possible by the US.