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19 November 2011 Last updated at 19:18 ET

New abuse scandal at US college

An assistant coach for Syracuse University's basketball team, Bernie Fine, is put on administrative leave amid accusations he molested young boys.

Natalie Wood death case reopened

Los Angeles police say they are reopening an inquiry into the death of film star Natalie Wood, who died in mysterious circumstances in 1981.

Arizona sweat lodge 'guru' jailed

A self-help author will serve two years in prison for the deaths of three people who fell ill during a meeting at an Arizona sweat lodge.

US brands cancer drug ineffective

The US drug regulator has withdrawn approval for a popular breast cancer treatment, saying Avastin is not effective enough to justify the risks of taking it.
Ohio men 'plot Craigslist murder'

Two people have been arrested in Ohio in connection with a plot to murder job-seekers responding to advertisements on the Craigslist website.
Thousands flee Nevada wildfires
Boeing bags $21.7bn Lion Air deal
Pentagon tests hypersonic weapon
Mass arrests at Occupy protests
Demi Moore in split with Kutcher
Obama 'assassination bid' charge
Detroit mayor warns on city funds
Bikini songwriter Pockriss dies

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