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![U.S cop fired over controversial T-shirt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
U.S cop fired over controversial T-shirt
US police officer has been sacked over the item of clothing he wore on his Facebook page.
![Chicago: Living on the ledge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chicago: Living on the ledge
Stephanie Holmes steps into a glass box suspended 412m above the streets of Chicago.
![Why these parents watched their children die](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Why these parents watched their children die
Les and Celeste Chappell made a decision no parent ever wants to.
![A guilty secret: Who killed Rick Hayward?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A guilty secret: Who killed Rick Hayward?
Rick Hayward vanished after parking his car on an isolated back road four years ago.
![Cashing in on cannabis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cashing in on cannabis
More than 80m Americans could be free to enjoy cannabis if a new bill proceeds.
![Girl tortured, killed by grandmother](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Girl tortured, killed by grandmother
A Chicago grandmother has been found guilty of torturing and killing 8 year old.
![The US is still a great place to visit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The US is still a great place to visit
In Chicago, Damon Smith follows in the footsteps of a hero.
![Conjoined twins' first look at each other](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Conjoined twins' first look at each other
They shared every second of their lives together until last month but Jadon and Anias McDonald never caught a glimpse of their closest companion, until now.
![McClay welcomes US young leaders delegation (+video)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
McClay welcomes US young leaders delegation (+video)
Circle_see_more_DP.epsmattmartinsmile.epsFUTURE FOCUS: Members of the American Council of Young Political Leaders visited Rotorua
![Watch: Downtown Chicago, Illinois](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Watch: Downtown Chicago, Illinois
Source: Visit the USA. Take in the storied architecture and stellar skyline views on a trip to the Windy City.
![Hillary Clinton ran for president at 16](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hillary Clinton ran for president at 16
Hillary Clinton ran her first presidential campaign at the age of 16 ... when no girl had held the job before.
![An insider's guide to Chicago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
An insider's guide to Chicago
Chicago is a city of distinct and ethnically diverse neighbourhoods that's easy to explore using the extensive public transportation system.
![A drink in Superman's hometown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
A drink in Superman's hometown
Fat Edd's Roadhouse was doing a great trade in peel 'n' eat shrimps, dual dogs and premium burgers.
![Room check: Trump Hotel, Chicago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Room check: Trump Hotel, Chicago
Megan Singleton stays in a luxury room right on the river in downtown Chicago.
![Five top spots to imbibe in Chicago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Five top spots to imbibe in Chicago
Megan Singleton uncovers five of the best places to eat and drink in Chicago, from local-style popcorn to a two-Michelin Star restaurant.
![Bar/fly: Chicago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bar/fly: Chicago
On a rainy Monday night in Chicago, folk from the audience are taking to the stage in Buddy Guy's Legends bar.
![Chicago: The Windy City](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chicago: The Windy City
Here are some Chicago conversation starters, even some the city's locals might not know ...
![Rugby: Eagles hope AB visit takes off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Eagles hope AB visit takes off
The All Blacks test in Chicago this year is going to sell out. For a full week leading into this historic test, the United States rugby fraternity will hold centre stage just as they have always wanted.
![Great American road trips](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Great American road trips
As America's oldest highway marks its centenary, Chris Moss rounds up the options for a US fly-drive.
![Sleepless from Seattle](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sleepless from Seattle
Seven states, two days and all that scenery ... Roger Hall takes the train.
![Chicago: Stainless-steel skyline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chicago: Stainless-steel skyline
Criminal record aside, Chicago offers a metropolitan wonderland, says Roger Hall.
![Chicago: Glimpses into master's genius](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Chicago: Glimpses into master's genius
Roger Hall visited lovingly-restored homes by architectural messiah Frank Lloyd Wright in Chicago and Pennsylvania.