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At the height of his influence Jesse Jackson was widely regarded as America’s preeminent civil rights leader. But he also had his detractors.

Six back country skiers are waiting to be rescued while 10 others remain missing after heavy snow triggered an avalanche in Northern California.

From Beyonce to Pope John Paul II - see the full list of every public figure mentioned in the files.

Transformers star Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after getting into an alleged violent scuffle during Mardi Gras celebrations.

The ex-husband of former US First Lady Jill Biden remains behind bars after entering a plea over murder charges relating to his current wife.

Jesse Jackson, an American civil rights icon, has died aged 84 after a long health battle.

A lone dog circling the area alerted bystanders to a Valentine’s Day tragedy after a man and woman disappeared beneath ice while out on a walk. 

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, has gripped the nation, with unverified reports of ransom notes, chilling doorbell camera footage and the fame of Guthrie’s daughter capturing intense interest.

Naomi Campbell is the latest high-profile celebrity to have their close association with the notorious child sex offender revealed in detail.

‘Your social media is basically your resume,’ says, a 24-year-old marketing and product development manager in New York City.

A key piece of evidence has been found that appears to link the mother of the US TV host to her suspected kidnapper.

Former US President Barack Obama has made shocking claims about the existence of aliens and major conspiracy theories surrounding facilities, including Area 51.

The FBI has increased its reward and released new photos as the search for the missing mother of US TV host Savannah Guthrie enters its 12th day.

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek's family has already received more than $US1.5 million through their GoFundMe page.

Her boyfriend said a ‘massive’ argument kicked off between the father and daughter about President Trump, who was to be inaugurated later that month.