Gertrude Weaver

When she turned 114, she was officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest woman in the globe.

A woman in Arkansas celebrated her 116th birthday on Friday with cake, a party and a new title - she's now officially the oldest confirmed living American and second-oldest person in the world, the Gerontology Research Group said.

When she turned 114, she was officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the oldest woman in the globe.

A woman in Arkansas celebrated her 116th birthday on Friday with cake, a party and a new title - she's now officially the oldest confirmed living American and second-oldest person in the world, the Gerontology Research Group said.