House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s plan to avoid a federal shutdown saw opposition from hard right Republicans. Photo: AP/J. Scott Applewhite

Charges have been laid over the murder of hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur after nearly three decades.

60-year-old Duane Davis, one of the last living witnesses of the shooting, has been accused of ordering the death of the rapper.

Las Vegas MPD Sheriff K…

A record number of 36 buses, filled with asylum seekers, has arrived in Chicago since Saturday, with more than 15,000 new arrivals in the past year.

The clock is ticking in Washington as lawmakers try to reach a deal avoid another government shutdown. With little time left, Congress still does not have a clear plan. Lawmakers have until Saturday night to pass a new spending bill. House Speaker Kevi…

Chicago’s police oversight agency has closed its investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct between police officers and migrants.

A shutdown would furlough federal workers and disrupt programs and services for millions of Americans, while also closing down national parks and museums and cause the military to work without pay.

US Senator Dianne Feinstein has died aged 90.

Her cause of death has yet to be revealed as the California Democrat announced in February she would not seek re-election due to various health issues.

Widespread criticism had been directed at her and se…