Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson officially sanctioned as professional fight

This summer's clash between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world champion Mike Tyson is officially sanctioned as a professional fight.

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US probes Ford hands-free driving tech after crashes

The US regulator says it will evaluate Ford's driver assistance tech after two fatal collisions.

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One mentally ill man's fight for assisted dying

John Scully says he wants to die with dignity - but Canada has delayed the expansion of its euthanasia programme.

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Stowaway cat accidently mailed in returned package

Galeana is back home in the US state of Utah and in good health after spending six days in a box.

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Texans wide receiver Dell injured in nightclub shooting

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell suffers minor injuries in a nightclub shooting in Florida.

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Weinstein in hospital after conviction overturned

A lawyer said the disgraced movie mogul was "somewhat of a train wreck health wise".

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Airline keeps mistaking 101-year-old woman for baby

An IT glitch leaves the cabin crew expecting to welcome a baby on board rather than a centenarian.

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Does RFK Jr pose more of a threat to Trump or Biden?

In a tight election, the independent candidate could get enough votes to influence who wins the White House.

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Video shows US and Israeli hostages alive in Gaza

Keith Siegel and Omri Miran are shown in undated footage released by the armed wing of Hamas.

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See images of the Pink Moon spotted across the US

While the moon doesn't look particularly pink, it's named after pink flowers called wild ground phlox.

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Taylor Swift hits number one and breaks records

The star's latest album tops the UK charts after a week in which she clocked up a number of firsts.

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Trump trial hears about tabloid 'catch-and-kill' tactics

The BBC's Nada Tawfik runs through the most significant moments in Thursday's testimony.

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More arrests as US campus protests continue to spread

USC also cancelled a graduation ceremony, citing "safety measures", as protests against the Gaza war continue.

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Supreme Court divided on whether Trump has immunity

At a hearing, the justices also revealed they believe their ruling could shape US democracy's future.

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Gag orders and tabloid schemes at Trump trial

Day six of Donald Trump's hush-money trial in New York heard damaging testimony from a tabloid publisher.

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Tensions flare as Tennessee passes bill to arm teachers

Protesters chanted "blood on your hands" at lawmakers who supported the bill.

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Burying Trump stories was 'agreement among friends'

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified on Tuesday about his relationship with Trump.

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Gag orders and tabloid schemes at the Trump trial

Our reporter at court explains the big moments from a difficult day for the former president's legal team.

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Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space

Nasa says its most distant probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth.

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Justice department to pay survivors of Nassar abuse $138m

The FBI's watchdog found it made errors when told of sexual abuse by US gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.

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PEN America awards called off after Gaza boycott

The prominent literary and free expression group cancelled its awards after a backlash from nominees.

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Supreme Court confronts the US homelessness crisis

In a tense hearing, the justices weighed whether sleeping outdoors could be criminally punished.

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Prosecution: Trump hush money was 'pure election fraud'

But the defence says the former president committed no crimes and calls star witness an admitted liar.

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Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario

Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown area.

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Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall

The move comes after Tesla reported a sharp fall in its deliveries in the first three months of 2024.

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How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US

Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.

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Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood injures 15

The incident happened shortly after 9pm local time on Saturday night, authorities said.

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Fallout: Can post-apocalypse show turn Amazon Prime viewers into gamers?

Are video game adaptations "the modern version of seeing the film and then deciding to read the book?"

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Moment US House passes critical Ukraine aid package

The long-awaited vote comes as Kyiv faces a weapons shortage in its fight against Russia.

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500 Newfoundlanders went on same cruise by coincidence

The residents of the Atlantic Canadian province chased the same good deal online without prior planning.

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Video of US baseball coach in cockpit under FAA probe

Colorado Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens posted a video of himself on a flight from Denver to Toronto.

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Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.

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Full 12-person jury seated in Trump criminal case

The trial, the first ever in which an ex-US president is the defendant, may see opening arguments in Monday.

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USC campus tense after Muslim valedictorian's speech cancelled

The university said it cut the speech over security concerns tied to the Middle East.

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Ballerinas break world record standing 'en pointe'

Ballerinas from around the world gather to break Guinness World record for 'en pointe' dancers.

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Runaway circus elephant stops traffic in Montana

Viola, the elephant, was startled by the sound of a nearby car and ran away while having a bath.

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US student's speech cancelled in Israel-Gaza hate row

The decision to cancel the valedictorian's speech came amid a backlash over her social media.

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Trump jury selection slowed by opinionated New Yorkers

One rejected juror who spoke to the BBC outside court acknowledged the challenge of remaining impartial.

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'Psychic' conman jailed for swindling 1.3m Americans

Canadian Patrice Runner made $175m over 20 years in leaflet scam claiming he could make people rich.

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Could you be a fair juror for Trump? We asked New Yorkers

An impartial 12-person jury is needed for his first criminal trial - dozens have already been excused.

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Difficult search begins for impartial Trump jury

Unprecedented trial opens with more than half of potential jurors dismissed on grounds of bias.

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Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LA

The endangered birds are part of a recovery program that aims to release them into the wild.

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Rust film armourer sentenced to 18 months in prison

A judge sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to prison after the 2021 on-set shooting.

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When and where is the next eclipse in the US?

There will be a much longer wait before the phenomenon is visible again across North America.

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US media push Biden and Trump for TV debate pledge

A dozen top US outlets urged candidates to take part in debates, citing "exceptionally high" stakes.

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Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

The team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

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Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon

The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.

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Tornadoes and flooding as storms hit southeast US

A deadly storm system has moved through Louisiana and into Florida, leaving behind damaged homes.

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Community Colleges: Building Pathways to the Future

BY: Amy Loyd, ED.L.D., Assistant Secretary, OCTAE The American postsecondary education system has seen many transformations, but none so democratic and revolutionary as the founding of the first community college in Joliet, Illinois in 1901. Then-president of the University of Chicago William Harper Rainey, and several other influential university presidents, were convinced that for America

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How OJ Simpson's 'trial of the century' unfolded

The former American football star was accused in 1994 of the murder of his ex-wife and a friend.

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One dead as severe storms hit the US Gulf Coast

A weather front brought flooding and tornadoes to New Orleans, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas.

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US and Japan boost defence ties with eye on China

Joe Biden and Fumio Kushida also announced that Japan will put an astronaut on the moon with Nasa.

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At least two people shot near Philadelphia Eid event

Police said no one was killed after two groups of "young people actively engaged in gunfire".

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US woman sentenced for stealing Ashley Biden's diary

Aimee Harris received a month in prison for selling writings by President Biden's daughter to a conservative group.

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Arizona court reinstates abortion ban law from 1864

Arizona's top court ruled that a strict 160-year-old ban on abortion may be enforced.

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Statement by Miguel Cardona Secretary of Education on the U.S. Department of Education Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request

U.S. Department of Education Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request

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US teen allegedly planned killing spree at churches

The 18-year-old is accused of supporting Islamic State and of intending to attack religious services.

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Texas the first in the US to get under the Moon’s shadow

Texas the first in the US to get under the Moon’s shadow

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First glimpse of total eclipse - in pictures

Darkness descends on parts of Mexico as the first images of the blockbuster astronomical event arrive.

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Probe after Boeing plane engine cover falls off

The Southwest Airlines flight had to return to Denver International airport shortly after taking off.

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Millions prepare for rare eclipse across N America

From Mexico to Canada, stargazers in the eclipse's path are in for a blockbuster experience.

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Eclipse watchers hope for clear skies

Forecasters predict heavy cloud cover in some places, but better viewing conditions elsewhere.

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UFC champion Jones summoned over alleged threats to kill

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is summoned to court following allegations he verbally threatened to kill a female anti-doping officer in Albuquerque.

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New Yorkers mostly unshaken by rare earthquake

While some were startled, for many, it was just one more disturbance in a city that's no stranger to chaos.

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NY police to pay $17.5m over hijab mugshot row

The lawsuit was brought by two women who were forced to remove head coverings to be photographed.

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Biden vows to help Baltimore recover rapidly

The US president says "union labour and American steel" will rebuild Baltimore's collapsed Key Bridge.

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NBA legend James' son Bronny to enter 2024 draft

Bronny James, the son of NBA legend LeBron, is to enter the 2024 NBA draft.

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Aerial footage shows flooding across north-east US

Powerful storms hit parts of West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, leaving a trail of damage and destruction.

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Boeing pays Alaska Air more than $160m after blowout

The sum to the airline for losses since January reflects the ongoing fallout to Boeing from the crisis.

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Google looks to AI paywall option - report

The search giant is reported to be considering charging for premium features in a major business shake-up.

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Truck crash spills live salmon into Oregon river

The fish were due to be released into another waterway, but now the salmon population of a creek has been boosted instead.

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This amateur scientist measured snowfall for 50 years

Over the years, 73-year-old Bill Barr has collected crucial data that has informed many scientific studies.

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Disney defeats critics after bruising battle

The investor boardroom battle raises difficult questions about whether the Hollywood giant lost its way.

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Actor and comedian Joe Flaherty dead at 82

His career spanned nearly five decades and included notable roles in Freaks and Geeks and on SCTV.

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Mysterious streaks of light in California sky

Video shows strange shower of lights streaking overhead in the night sky in the early hours of 2 April.

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Thousands brave rain for White House Easter egg roll

Despite dreary weather, 40,000 visitors made it out to the event, which has been a presidential tradition since 1878.

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Horse airlifted after nearly 24 hours stuck in a river

Rescue crews in California transported the animal to safety on Sunday after it was stranded in a river overnight.

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Footballer Sutton in custody after 'evading' arrest

Former Detroit Lions player Cameron Sutton hands himself in to police to face domestic violence allegations.

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James joins Jordan in NBA record books after 40-point haul

LeBron James has become only the second player to score 40 in more than one game after the age of 39.

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A baby gorilla's journey in search of a mum

'Jameela' has travelled from a zoo Texas to one in Ohio looking for a family after her birth mum rejected her.

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