Nevada

US firefighters say major blaze near Reno about a quarter contained

But officials fear that winds could fan the flames for two more days, as many locals remain under evacuation orders.

Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Reno.

The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.

After he was shot multiple times, Tupac Shakur refused to cooperate with police and told an officer "we'll take care of it", an officer testified.

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.

The Quail Springs Fire, which was caused by lightning, now covers more than 13,500 acres, officials say.

Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.

Authorities released the names of the six women and three guides who died in the worst avalanche in state history.

Six of the victims have been named by their families as recovery efforts continue in California's backcountry following this week's deadly avalanche.