Obama defends US drone attacks
President says maintaining policy overseas is part of US being "at a crossroads" in defeat of terrorism.
17 hours ago
US tax official put on leave over scandal
Action against Lois Lerner, under fire over extra scrutiny of conservative groups, follows reported refusal to resign.
20 hours ago
US casts doubts on Iran election credibility
US Secretary of State John Kerry criticised Iran for cutting all but eight men out of the country's presidential poll.
10 hours ago
US highway bridge collapses into river
No deaths reported in incident on Interstate 5 in Washington state, which threw vehicles and people into Skagit River.
8 hours ago