Kevin Pilley survives a deadly all-American sport.

Dance music stars Swedish House Mafia have officially disbanded after playing their final show at Florida's Ultra Music Festival on Sunday.

Strange things are seen and done in the 'Land of the Midnight Sun', writes Paul Rush.

Megan Singleton summons up the courage to enter the Museum of Death in LA, and ponders the Dark Tourism trend.

There are probably more free things to do in the US capital than nearly any other major city in the world.

You can't breathe. Every breath is difficult. The sun is hot and burns your skin. Your throat needs water. This is Death Valley National Park in California, an easy drive barely two hours from Las Vegas.

Jo Bates makes her way around Las Vegas on the hunt for fun and cocktails.

Head to Upper Manhattan for a real taste of New York, writes Charlotte McDonald-Gibson.

This week in America, one of the contenders most likely to be the 2016 Republican presidential candidate defiantly ate a doughnut on late night television; it was a glazed and jelly-filled two-fingered salute to his critics.

When in LA, join the beautiful people and head to one of the many rooftop bars for a cheeky cocktail or two. Here are five that should be on your to-do list.

The NRA has called for the placement of an armed police officer in every school, but parents and educators question the proposal.

Ringing in the New Year at the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is special, but the truly classic place to celebrate remains Times Square in New York City.

The landmark sign brings Los Angeles shame and fame, writes John Buck.

A starstruck Andrew Potter visits the twin space museums of Washington DC.

Major breweries are battling for market share as the taste for "quality" beer takes hold in supermarkets and pubs. Geoff Cumming follows the consumer-led revolution.

Terri Judd finds a city with small-town heart.

America has long produced great artists and glorious art. Chris Leadbeater rounds up some of the best places to see their work.

It's the city that never stands still, but Simon Calder finds that the bright lights remain as warm as ever.

Vancouver Island in British Columbia has a mighty mountain at its heart.