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'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
August 19, 2026Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, 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.
August 18, 2026Watch: What we learned from opening statements in Tupac murder trial
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil breaks down the key arguments as the long-awaited trial gets under way.
August 18, 2026Tupac shooting trial begins with opening statements - Reuters
Tupac shooting trial begins with opening statements Reuters
August 17, 2026Rod Stewart calls off US tour after 'routine' heart procedure
The 81-year-old singer has been advised by doctors to recuperate for the next four weeks.
August 12, 2026Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis
The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.
August 10, 202630 years later, a former rival will stand trial for Tupac's murder
It’s been three decades since Tupac was killed, and since then, his reputation has only grown.
August 10, 2026Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
August 6, 2026Opetaia sues IBF to return cruiserweight world title
Boxer Jai Opetaia starts legal action in the United States to try to force the IBF to hand back the cruiserweight world title.
July 24, 2026Security separate Benn and Garcia at heated media day
Security steps in to stop Conor Benn confronting Ryan Garcia in a heated news conference in New York.
July 19, 2026Benn to face WBC champion Garcia on 12 September
Conor Benn's fight with WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on 12 September.
July 15, 2026McGregor injured 69 seconds into UFC comeback
Conor McGregor's return to the octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 lasts just 69 seconds after the Irishman suffers a knee injury.
July 12, 2026Holloway completes welterweight transformation for McGregor showdown
Max Holloway completes his transformation to welterweight as he prepares to face Conor McGregor in a rematch at UFC 329 on Saturday.
July 11, 2026Mayweather & Chris Rock fuel Whittaker's American dream
British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker tells BBC Sport how sitcom Everybody Hates Chris and boxing great Floyd Mayweather are fuelling his dream to break America.
June 27, 2026Pacquiao and Mayweather rematch postponed indefinitely
The rematch between boxing greats Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather has been postponed indefinitely because of a host of reasons, with contract disputes the main factor.
June 26, 2026Briton Mullins suffers more heartbreak in UFC loss
British UFC fighter Melissa Mullins loses on her return to the octagon in Las Vegas to Brazilian Bia Mesquita.
June 21, 2026At CrimeCon true crime obsessives come face-to-face with real loss
Victims' families say there are ways to be an ethical true-crime fan - not an exploitative one.
June 20, 2026The Ring and Lilo & Stitch actress Daveigh Chase dies aged 35
Chase died from sepsis following a bout with meningitis in a Los Angeles hospital, her longtime manager told the BBC.
June 17, 2026Record 50m freestyle time at controversial Enhanced Games
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev beats a world record in the pool at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.
May 25, 2026It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed
The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.
May 24, 2026Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push - Reuters
Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push Reuters
April 22, 2026After sex abuse claims, activists and lawmakers rethink Cesar Chavez Day
California has renamed Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day after the labour-rights icon was accused of sexual abuse.
March 31, 2026Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?
March 30, 2026Hottest March temperature in US history recorded in Arizona
A heatwave brought record high temperatures to parts of the American southwest.
March 20, 2026US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring
Severe weather is plaguing the US from coast to coast, bringing a mix of extreme heat and bitter cold.
March 17, 2026US airline CEOs urge Congress to end shutdown and pay airport workers
Travellers faced long queues at some airports at the weekend, after transport security workers missed their first full paycheck on Friday.
March 16, 2026Meta signs multi-billion-dollar deal to rent Google AI chips, The Information reports - Reuters
Meta signs multi-billion-dollar deal to rent Google AI chips, The Information reports Reuters
February 26, 2026Trump comment 'distasteful', says USA women's ice hockey captain
US President Donald Trump joked that he would have to ask the women's team to his State of the Union address or he "probably would be impeached".
February 26, 2026UFC to spend around $60m on White House event
The UFC will spend up to $60m (£44.3m) on its one-of-a-kind event at the White House, according to TKO Group Holdings chief Mark Shapiro.
February 26, 2026US DHS to pause TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as shutdown continues, Washington Post reports - Reuters
US DHS to pause TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as shutdown continues, Washington Post reports Reuters
February 22, 2026Woman charged over abandoning dog at Las Vegas airport
A charity says it has been inudated with applications to adopt the dog after it was tied to the baggage sizer at a ticket counter.
February 20, 2026Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".
February 20, 2026