The BBC spoke to various experts about the dangers artificial intelligence could pose.
President Trump's architect told the National Capital Planning Commission that the new ballroom will match the height of the White House.
Community members have rallied at a makeshift memorial for Renee Good, a day after she was fatally shot by a US immigration agent.
Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in the Central neighbourhood of Minneapolis.
BBC Verify breaks down how the shooting which killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis unfolded.
A woman in a car was shot and killed by a US immigration officer on a residential street in Minnesota.
The US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.
A total of 81,796 stuffed toys hit the ice rink in a moment of "sweet, cuddly mayhem" at an American Hockey League game.
No injuries have been reported as a result of the fire, with the cause still under investigation.
The region is preparing for up 2.5ft (.76m) of coastal flooding over the weekend due to rain and increased king tides this time of year.
The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones
The Democratic politician took his oath over a Quran in the disused Old City Hall subway station.
The 'Constellation Ball' will drop to ring in 2026 for New York City.
The BBC spoke to people in Toronto and Montreal to find out what they’re optimistic about heading into the new year.
The powerful storm system brought blizzard conditions to areas of the Midwest and East Coast causing some travel delays.
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for parts of California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego.
The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.
Norad got some help from President Donald Trump as it marked its 70th year tracking Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
Fountains of fiery red lava erupted from Hawaii’s Kīlauea volcano late Tuesday, continuing for nearly six hours before ending abruptly early on Christmas Eve.
Santa is speeding through his Christmas deliveries, but a sheriff had to stop him for "flying a little too fast".
Footage captures the moment rescuers discover a survivor in the wreckage of a plane crash that killed at least 5 people, with one person still missing.
