Ariana Grande to take a break from public life amid 'endless' scrutiny
The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour next month, her representative says.
How ransom notes could help catch Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers
A forensic linguist tells the BBC it's possible to glean crucial information about a person from just a few sentences.
Hundreds of flights cancelled as workers strike at Canada's WestJet
The strike by flight attendants at Canada's second-largest air carrier hits travellers on one of the busiest summer holiday weekends.
Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'
A growing number of so-called "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.
Police in the US are making their own true crime podcasts - will it help catch killers?
More police departments are trying to invigorate unsolved murder or missing cases through the power of podcasts.
The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80
Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report.
Race to rescue remaining climbers after deadly avalanche in Pakistan
Poor weather has been hampering the search for seven still missing after Thursday's avalanche on Broad Peak.
'Our hearts are in ruins,' Savannah Guthrie says after kidnapped mother's ransom notes released
Investigators hope the notes' "distinct linguistic characteristics" may be recognised by a member of the public.
US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter
The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.
Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
Watch: Moment empty building collapses in New York
Surveillance video shows the building – which was under construction – crumbling over and sending debris spilling onto a road.
Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time in its history
Fewer donations and higher demand has seen a supply shortage worsen, the American Red Cross tells the BBC.
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.
What to know about 'explosive diarrhoea' parasite outbreak in US
The source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, which has spread across at least 45 states, is unclear.
'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.
Belgium says a Canadian intern is suspected of spying at Nato. Here's what we know
The suspect was working as an intern in Nato's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers (Shape) Europe in Mons, Belgium.
Musk takes 'crusade' to Europe with Armie Hammer film
Musk has backed a film called Citizen Vigilante featuring an American vigilante tearing across an unnamed European country.
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