US Senate approves health debate
The US Senate narrowly votes to hold a full debate on a landmark bill designed to overhaul America's healthcare system.
Shots fired at NI police near border
Police officers return fire after coming under attack in the village of Garrison, County Fermanagh, close to the Irish border.
Charge in mutilation murder case
A teenager is charged with murdering a mother-of-two who was found with her hand cut off in a west London street.
China mine blast deaths reach 87
The death toll from a mine blast in north-eastern China more than doubles to 87, with 21 people still missing, report state media.
Flood bridge safety checks begin
Safety tests on some 1,800 bridges across Cumbria get under way after heavy rain left several structures weakened.
Jackson glove sells for $350,000
The glove worn by Michael Jackson for his first Moonwalk dance in 1983 sells at auction for $350,000 (£212,000).
Cern Collider makes fast progress
Researchers working on the Large Hadron Collider are delighted with the progress made since the machine restarted.
Hearing for US army base 'gunman'
The psychiatrist charged over the Fort Hood army base massacre has his first court hearing - in the hospital where he is recovering.
PM and Cameron sorry over photos
Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Tory leader David Cameron have apologised after claims they used an Armistice Day service as a photo opportunity
Army checks police HQ car 'bomb'
Army experts check a car which burst into flames near the Northern Ireland Policing Board building.
MSP seeks drink-drive limit cut
UK ministers come under fresh pressure from an MSP to allow a lower drink-driving alcohol limit in Scotland.
Scots aim to protect their whisky against foreign imitations
New guidelines to protect Scotch whisky from foreign imitation are coming into force, including rules on labelling and bottling.
End 'cheap bevvies', Welsh urges
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh urges politicians to tackle Scotland's "cheap bevvy" culture with minimum alcohol pricing.
Lawnmowers 'injure thousands'
Using a ride-on lawnmower might save energy but they land thousands of people in hospital, experts warn.
EastEnder Groves is the latest celeb to dance off into the sunset
EastEnder Ricky Groves is voted off Strictly Come Dancing as Jade Johnson quits because of injury.
Teenager 'stabbed and run over'
A 19-year-old was stabbed and then run over in an attack on his way to shops near his north London home, police reveal.
Water mission returns first data
A European satellite launched to study the Earth's water cycle returns its first data, confirming its novel instrument is working well.
