Prince cremated in private ceremony
Craig TaylorPrince has been cremated with a small, private service for family, friends and musicians, his publicist confirms. BBC News – US & Canada
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‘No sign’ Prince’s death was suicide
There is “no reason to believe” that Prince’s death was suicide, a sheriff in Minnesota says after a post-mortem examination which suggests he died alone. BBC News – US & Canada
Tributes in purple to superstar Prince
The life of the singer Prince, who sold more than 100 million records during his career, is being celebrated with purple-coloured tributes after his sudden death. BBC News – US & Canada
Criminal charges in Flint water crisis
Michigan’s attorney general files charges against three officials over contaminated water supplies in Flint. BBC News – US & Canada
Houston disaster over ‘record’ flood
A state of emergency is declared in Houston, the fourth-largest city in the US, after record rainfall claimed five lives. BBC News – US & Canada
Ted Cruz picks up delegates in Wyoming
US Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz wins all 14 delegates in contention at a state party convention in Wyoming. BBC News – US & Canada