Several buildings were leveled and nine firefighters were injured after an explosion rocked Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood Wednesday.
Category - Americas
A federal judge in Puerto Rico on Tuesday ruled that the island is exempt from applying the United States Supreme Court's marriage equality ruling.
The World Health Organization says reports from several countries suggest that sexual transmission of the Zika virus is more common than previously thought.
A commuter train derailed in Sunol, California. Authorities have confirmed nine people were injured, none of which are in a life-threatening condition.
Students in Boston Public Schools have staged a walkout to protest a proposed budget cut that reaches into the multi-million dollar range.
According to the Denver Broncos, the five-time NFL MVP quarterback Peyton Manning is set to retire.
Former United States first lady Nancy Reagan died at the age of 94. She served as first lady during the two terms of her husband, President Ronald Reagan.
Puerto Rico's State Commission of Elections (CEE) has reversed its earlier decision and applied a drinking ban for the Republican Party primary on Sunday.
Florida is overhauling the state's death penalty laws to require that at least 10 out of 12 jurors recommend execution before it's carried out.
The Cuban government has issued a request to move all US tourists out of Havana hotels during the President Obama's trip.