USA 11 things you didn't know about Charles Manson Little-known facts about the notorious killer and cult leader who has died aged 83 20/11/2017
USA Necrophiliac killer arrested in US Randall Toshio Saito escaped from a mental hospital in Oahu four days ago. 16/11/2017
USA Three killed, shooter dead, after attack at California school: reports Several students were also airlifted as a result of the attack 14/11/2017
USA Death toll rises in Californian wildfires The death toll from California's deadliest fires in the state's history has risen to at least 40, with hundreds of people still mis 15/10/2017
no comment Firefighters continue to battle California wildfires Firefighters faced another round of dry, windy conditions on Friday (October 13) as they battled wildfires that have killed at least 31 people in Northern California and left hundreds missing in the heart of wine country. 13/10/2017
USA California wildfires: fears for missing mount as death toll climbs At least 31 people are now confirmed dead in the wildfires sweeping northern California. Officials say progress in battling the blazes is being 13/10/2017
no comment Californian wildfires continue to rage Firefighters facing a resurgence of high winds on Wednesday struggled to halt wildfires that have killed at least 23 people, destroyed 3,500 structures and left hundreds missing in chaotic evacuations across northern California's wine country. 12/10/2017
USA Wind may fan the flames in California Strong, dry winds may fan new wildfire outbreaks in California's wine country. 11/10/2017
no comment Californian fires leave behind apocalyptic scenes The wildfires raging since Sunday in the north of the US state are leaving a trail of destruction. 11/10/2017
USA Scores unaccounted for as California wildfires rage on Residents have been returning to assess damage to homes in some areas, amid apocalyptic scenes. 11/10/2017
USA California wildfires: "This is hell" Firefighters are battling to contain wildfires in Northern California. 10/10/2017
USA Wildfires sweep through California's wine region Fire fighters struggle to control wildfires in northern California as thousands are forced to evacuate 10/10/2017
USA Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dies aged 91 Mr. Playboy Hugh Hefner dies aged 91 with debatable legacy - sexual liberator or exploiter? 28/09/2017
no comment Surfing dogs hit the waves in California Dozens of dogs flocked to Surf City, California on Saturday (September 24) to hang 20. The annual Surf City Surf Dog competition brought dogs and 24/09/2017
USA Is California ready for the "Big One"? In the wake of Mexico's massive quake, Californians are wondering if they are ready for the "Big One". 21/09/2017
no comment California ravaged by wildfires 50 people have had a lucky escape after being trapped by a wildfire in California. 04/09/2017
USA Hashtags entered Twitter like a 'Trojan horse', says creator Chris Messina The idea of hashtags was initially rejected by Twitter's founders as 'too nerdy', says their creator Chris Messina 24/08/2017
USA Flash flood traps Californian drivers The sludge engulfed roads, overflowed onto a busy motorway and even halted local train services. Several stranded drivers had to be rescued by helicopter, but no serious injuries were reported. 04/08/2017
USA Medical cannabis shops pay taxes with bundles of cash in California The medical marijuana industry in California is booming and when recreational pot becomes legal next year, billions of dollars are expected to flow through legitimate businesses. 03/08/2017
USA US prison inmates film jailbreak Footage filmed by escaped inmates shows how they used a bunk bed leg to break out of jail 27/07/2017
no comment Firefighters save dog from blazing home Firefighters in the US have saved the life of a small dog which was trapped in a blazing house. 21/07/2017
USA Google robot produces a million mosquitoes a week to release into wild The parent company of Google has built a robot that can grow and release 1 million mosquitoes a week into environments in California. The 18/07/2017
no comment Watch Mongolia Warrior Games opening ceremony – wrestling, archery and horse-racing. Mongolia's most important festival of the year is underway 12/07/2017
USA Small plane crashes on busy California motorway The two people on board were injured - but miraculously, no one else. 30/06/2017