Police officer catches baby dropped from window of burning home

San Diego mosque attack: Police explains how it unfolded

Two teenage attackers fatally shot three men at a mosque in San Diego, California, in a suspected hate crime, before taking their own lives, say police.

'Bingo! It's a match'- Franklin expedition sailor's DNA links to BBC reporter

Researchers at the University of Waterloo found remains of Rich Preston's great great great uncle John Bridgens.

Man shares footage from inside hantavirus quarantine

One American passenger who sailed on the MV Hondius is now in a quarantine unit in Omaha, Nebraska.

Firefighters battle to contain Florida Everglades brush fire

The blaze had spread more than 7,000 acres and was only 40% contained by Monday night, authorities said.

Watch: Alaska town sees its last sunset until August

Residents of Utqiagvik, the United States' northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.

US health officials: Hantavirus risk to Americans 'very low'

Authorities say 18 Americans from the MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to the US, with one testing positive for hantavirus.

Police dog locates missing 96-year-old man in Florida woods

According to the Florida sheriff’s office where Boomer the dog works, the man was safely returned to his home in Lutz, north of Tampa.

Watch: Declassified footage shows 'unidentified anomalous phenomena'

The US government was unable to make a definitive determination on the alleged UFO sightings filmed around the world.

Video of man throwing rock at seal in Hawaii sparks anger

The Hawaiian monk seal is among the world’s most endangered marine mammals, and disturbing or harming one can lead to fines or criminal penalties.

Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran war

Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies.

US driver arrested after chasing down child on bike on footpath

Video captures a young boy on a bike fleeing a car that mounted a footpath in Washington State.

Moment former FedEx driver sentenced to death for killing Athena Strand

During the proceedings, the seven-year-old victim's uncle told the court that Athena's killing took 'a piece of every single person who loved her'.

How did Heidi Klum become a living Met Gala sculpture?

Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.

Watch: Hundreds of beagles rescued from Wisconsin breeding facility being rehomed

About 1,500 dogs are being released from a Wisconsin commercial breeder and prepared for adoption after protests from activists.

Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet

Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.

Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing

Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.

Massive sea lion makes rare appearance in San Francisco

Steller sea lions are more commonly found in the colder waters of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, making sightings in the Bay Area less common.

Wildfire tears through hundreds of acres in Arizona

Firefighters were tackling the blaze that local officials estimated to stretch 558 acres (2.3 sq km).

How we reported in -30C temperatures in Canada's Arctic

BBC's Nadine Yousif and Eloise Alanna spent five days travelling with the country's military rangers through frostbite and sub-zero temperatures.

Watch: May Day protests take place across major US cities

Thousands of demonstrators marched across the country to demand “dignity, justice and freedom” for immigrants and workers.