A woman is set to be executed in Tennessee for the first time in more than 200 years.
Investigation into alleged gang rape at US university reopened by prosecutors
New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into the alleged gang rape of a woman at a Cornell University fraternity house two years ago.
US forces to leave last bases in Iraq despite fears Iran will exploit withdrawal
US forces are set to pull out from their last bases in Iraq, leaving the country where 4,500 of their comrades died over more than 20 years of war.
Nancy Guthrie investigators examine new possible ransom note
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US TV host Savannah Guthrie, are examining a possible new ransom note.
Man who has spent decades on death row released after DNA evidence
A man who has spent decades on death row in Utah is being released after prosecutors said newly analysed DNA evidence did not match him.