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Parades, rivers and the White House fountain: US celebrates St Patrick's Day

The Chicago River continued its more than 60-year tradition, dyed green to celebrate the city's Irish heritage.

Moment suspected meteor is spotted over Ohio and Pennsylvania

The fireball, which Nasa confirmed to have fallen near Cleveland, broke the sound barrier and caused a kaboom as it landed.

Fierce blizzard buries US midwest in more than 2ft (60cm) of snow

One Michigan resident filmed the snow almost completely blocking the door of their home, as more than 129,000 people are without power in the state.

Coast Guard rescues snowmobile operator stranded on ice

Timelapse video shows rescuers cautiously manoeuvre a vessel in blizzard conditions to the edge of the ice near Mackinac Island, Michigan.

Temple Israel rabbi: 'We were horrified, but not surprised'

Temple Israel Rabbi Jennifer Lader speaks to the BBC's Helena Humphrey about the synagogue attack the FBI says was a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".

Watch: Lowrider cars bounce onto US stamps

Five models of the custom vehicles that hop up and down using hydraulics will feature on US Postal stamps.

Sheriff: Synagogue suspect dead, security guard injured

There are no apparent injuries to staff or children at the attached preschool, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard says, but a security guard was injured.

Police respond to reports of 'active shooter' at Temple Israel

The county sheriff's office has said they are clearing the building, and nearby schools have been placed on lock-down.

Watch: Groceries remain on shelves after tornado rips roof off supermarket

Nearly unscathed shelves stood next to destroyed grocery aisles after a tornado with winds of up to 150 mph hit Lake Village, Indiana.

Volcanic fragments rain down as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts

This eruption episode sent fragments made of ash, pumice, and pieces of volcanic glass into communities, forcing highway closures and the evacuation of tourists.

Severe weather batters US including this tornado in Illinois

The event was part of a string of severe weather that hit the Midwest Tuesday, causing the deaths of two people in the US state of Indiana.

What do Georgians want from Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement?

The special election to replace the congresswoman who resigned in January has resulted in a runoff between Republican Clayton Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris.

Driver stops out of control SUV with his own vehicle

Cellphone video captures the moment a Texas man uses his truck to stop a runaway SUV, preventing what could have been a serious crash.

Wildflowers cover Death Valley in best display since 2016

An unusually wet autumn hit one of the hottest places on Earth, soaking long-dormant wildflower seeds and washing off their protective coatings to trigger the riot of colour.

How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?

The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.

Video shows suspect in foiled attack near Mamdani's NYC residence

The incident occurred on Saturday after anti-Islam protesters gathered outside the mayoral residence and clashed with a larger group of counter-protesters.

Watch: Dozens of trombones play at pioneering salsa musician's funeral

Willie Colón, who died in February, was played out of St Patrick's Cathedral in New York by a symphony of brass players.

Long queues at US airports frustrate travellers

Airports across the US are experiencing extended wait times due to the partial government shutdown, which began on 14 February.

Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan

A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.

Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson

The three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.