A US school has been slammed for humiliating a 15-year-old cancer survivor.

A 16-year-old girl from Iowa died from starvation after her parents allegedly tortured her and deprived her of food, clothing and healthcare.

A man suspected of killing two police officers sitting in their squad cars in central Iowa was taken into custody after an hours-long manhunt, authorities said yesterday.

A former Iowa state politician faces up to 10 years in jail after having intercourse with his wife, who suffered from a severe case of Alzheimer's disease.