Head to the capital of Massachusetts for a dose of history and some great events.

Fallingwater is standing the test of time despite doubts, says Heather McCracken.

In the mid-1990s, Gus, a polar bear in the Central Park Zoo, alarmed visitors by compulsively swimming figure eights in his pool, sometimes for 12 hours a day.

The state that gave the world Motor City is naturally also home to some of the USA's best automobile museums.

Dairy, beer and Harleys are the US state of Wisconsin's claims to fame, writes Pamela Wade - and Frank Lloyd Wright.

A Jamaican man accused of being a violent pimp who forced women into prostitution in Australia will face trial in a Miami, Florida, court.

US-style pizza caught on here. Now Kiwis' on-the-go meal is doing the same over there, writes Megan Singleton.

Grant Bradley gets a lift at a museum that celebrates the right stuff.

It is what everyone who stands out on a glass floor at the top of a skyscraper fears the most.

Old and new set sail from opposite sides of the river, writes Carolyn Thompson.

President Barack Obama sought to redefine the notion of a muscular US foreign policy yesterday, warning against "military adventures" and saying America must lead the world through diplomacy and aid, not war.

America has its fair share of quirky buildings - here are five of them.

Rhett Butler and Scarlett come to life for Paul Rush as he visits the deep South.

Sometimes there's nothing like a chilly holiday to leave you feeling invigorated.

Andrew Louis hones his ski skills — and falls in love.

Prince Charles has compared Vladimir Putin to Adolf Hitler over Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Brett Atkinson finds plenty to keep him busy in the city that gave us the world's first farmers' market.

James Ihaka enjoys fine vodka in optimum conditions.

There are some great skifields in the States that won't cost you a fortune, writes Jennifer Ennion.

Get your art, science, culture or history fix at one of these monumental museums.

Veronique Dupont finds a veritable treasure trove of contemporary art in the desert city of Marfa.

Circles in the sky have become a hip way to view a city, so prepare your cabin for 'flight', says Peter Hamling.

A Cold War-era U-2 spy plane was the cause of a major collapse in air traffic control systems in California which delayed hundreds of flights.

Starbucks is offering a 'secret menu' to social media users.

Britt Basel makes good on a long-held promise to visit Sturgis' annual motorcycle rally with her father.

Stop for a bite at one of these celebrity-owned venues next time you're Stateside.

The US' Pacific Northwest lights up in ardour for medicinal weed, writes Sam Wetherell.

Looking for an unusual place to lay your head on your next holiday? From a trailer park to a school, something on this list should take your fancy.