US police allege Virginia mayor agreed to give an undercover officer methamphetamine in exchange for an orgy at a hotel.

The man who shot US President Ronald Reagan will be allowed to leave a psychiatric facility and live fulltime with his mum, a judge has ruled.

Just days before he was shot and killed today, a Baton Rouge police officer posted an emotional Facebook message.

Rolling Stone magazine this week retracted a story of alleged university gang rape after an investigation found it was a “journalistic failure”. Andrew Laxon examines the fallout.

George Gonzalez visits two sites linked to the mysterious mastermind of American horror.

'It's a hotbed for the degradation of women.' A number of sexual assaults has seen several US colleges move to suspend fraternities.

Rob McFarland chooses his own adventure on America's scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.

America's byways are a perfect network for a road trip, says Rob McFarland.

Pirates have never been more in vogue. So say ahoy, me hearties, and join in.