The US federal government and six states have taken legal action aimed at blocking a gigantic merger between American Airlines and US Airways.

American Airlines and US Airways will merge and create the world's biggest airline after the boards of both companies approved the deal early today, sources close to the situation said.

A major airline is checking its passenger seats after some came loose following take-off on three separate flights.

Two tornadoes have struck Texas causing significant damage.

A massive winter storm roared into America’s heartland today, carrying a paralysing punch of dangerous ice and snow that shut down airports, schools, colleges and government offices.

A Texas father has advertised his teenage daughter’s services as a free babysitter to punish her for breaking a curfew.

A weekend event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of TV soap Dallas created a drama worthy of the Ewing family itself after fans who paid hundreds to meet the cast got nowhere near them, while others mingled with stars for just €75.

Severe drought, gusty winds and high temperatures set the stage for the fires in Texas and Oklahoma that killed five people. Authorities believe they were mostly set by people ignoring fire bans and burning rubbish, shooting fireworks or throwing out cigarettes.

The 11-strong European raiding party for the Breeders’ Cup flew into Texas late yesterday to be greeted by a stormy reception.

Space shuttle Columbia broke apart in flames over Texas today, killing all seven astronauts just 16 minutes before they were supposed to land in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

American Airlines is facing a €11.3m lawsuit after a 70-year-old Alzheimer's patient vanished while changing planes at Dallas-Fort Worth airport.

The landing gear on an American Airlines jet collapsed as it landed at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Boeing is moving its headquarters from Seattle where it was founded 85 years ago.

The FBI have widened the search for seven men who escaped from a Texas prison in what has become the state's biggest-ever manhunt.