US detectives are investigating a knife purportedly found some time ago at the former home of OJ Simpson.

Heartfelt tributes have been pouring in for Cathriona White, a talented Irish make-up artist who was found dead at her home in the US.

Police investigating the death of a Los Angeles man uncovered an arsenal inside his home and garage — 1,200 guns and two tonnes of ammunition, authorities said.

US law enforcement agencies are a long way from being able to effectively track threats of the kind a gunman posted on Instagram before his execution-style murder of two New York City policemen last weekend.

A Southern California man accused of killing, skinning and eating his ex-girlfriend’s pet rabbit and saying he would do the same to her has been charged with cruelty to an animal and making criminal threats, prosecutors said.

An actress who appeared in Django Unchained said she was misidentified as a prostitute by police when she was only showing affection to her white companion.

The unfolding debacle in Iraq has set off a furious — and drearily predictable — partisan dispute in Washington over who was more to blame: George W Bush or Barack Obama, writes Bill Powell

Detectives are investigating a complaint of criminal battery against Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole in Los Angeles.

Ke$ha's music producer has received death threats from some of her fans.

Brittany Murphy's cause of death has come into question after new toxicology results allegedly suggest she may have been poisoned.

Police say a suspect is now in custody following the shooting at Los Angeles International Airport.

Police and paramedics have surrounded a terminal at Los Angeles International Airport because of a reported shooting.

Chris Brown has received death threats.

The fatal explosions in Boston have hints of a right-wing terrorist attack rather than al Qaida-inspired extremism, according to one of the world’s leading experts on counter-terrorism.

Russell Brand claims he would probably carry out similar pranks if he was a teenager but admits it is not a good idea to waste the time of law enforcement.

Justin Timberlake has become the latest celebrity victim of "swatting".

Rihanna has become the latest celebrity victim of "swatting".

Fugitive US killer Christopher Dorner died from a single gunshot wound to the head as authorities were pumping tear gas into a mountain cabin during a deadly gun battle with sheriff’s deputies.

Sheriff’s deputies who believed they had cornered a fugitive ex-cop in the mountains above Los Angeles did not purposely torch a cabin where a nine-day manhunt ended, but the deputies may have ignited the blaze by firing tear gas, officials said.

The man carjacked by Christopher Dorner on a rural mountain road spoke of his ordeal at the hands of America’s most wanted man.

A former police officer linked to a killing spree targeting police and their families is believed to have died in a rural cabin that burned down around him in a fiery end to a massive California manhunt, authorities said.

Charred human remains have been found in a burned-out cabin where a fugitive former police officer was believed to be, US police have confirmed.

The extraordinary manhunt for the former Los Angeles policeman suspected of three murders converged on a mountain cabin where it is believed he barricaded himself inside, engaged in a shoot-out that killed a deputy and never emerged as the home went up in flames.

A man police believe to be the fugitive ex-Los Angeles officer wanted for three killings was barricaded inside a burning cabin today after a shootout in a California mountain town that left one deputy dead and another wounded.

A fugitive ex-Los Angeles police officer wanted for three killings is barricaded in a cabin in the Southern California mountains, authorities said today.

A $1m (€747,000) reward has prompted numerous tips to authorities seeking a fired Los Angeles police officer suspected of killing three people.

A $1m (€748,000) reward has been offered by US authorities for information leading to the arrest of the former Los Angeles police officer suspected in three killings currently being sought in Southern California’s snow-covered mountains.

Thousands of police officers throughout Southern California and neighbouring states were last night hunting for a disgruntled former Los Angeles officer, wanted for a deadly shooting rampage that he warned in an online posting would target those on the force who wronged him.

Frank Ocean wants to press charges against Chris Brown after the pair were involved in a fight on Sunday night.

Chris Brown has become the latest victim of 'swatting'.

Police were sent to Tom Cruise’s house following a report about what was thought to be an armed intruder on the property.

Writer-director David Ayer evidently believes that if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Katy Perry’s ex-boyfriend Johnny Lewis has been found dead.

Lindsay Lohan and her assistant Gavin Doyle are reportedly suspects in an alleged burglary at her friend’s Hollywood Hills mansion.

A veteran top-level tennis umpire has been arrested in the US accused of beating her elderly husband to death with a coffee mug.

will.i.am’s car has been found after he claimed it had been stolen.

Kanye West wants to make an album composed of animal noises.

Kanye West has been burgled.

Halle Berry has been interviewed by the Los Angeles Police Department over claims her ex-boyfriend pushed their daughter's nanny during an argument.

HIKERS found a severed human head in a bag below the iconic Hollywood sign in the hills above Los Angeles.

Brittany Murphy's father is demanding a new investigation into his daughter's death.

Johnny Depp is wanted for questioning by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) regarding an alleged incident involving his bodyguards and a disabled woman.

Hugh Grant suggested today that a newspaper may have broken into his flat after he was caught with a prostitute in Hollywood.

David Beckham has hired an armed bodyguard to protect his family.