Mexicans on US border fear Trump win
Mexicans on the US border anxiously awaited the outcome of the US presidential election on Tuesday, plagued by fears of economic disaster if Republican Donald Trump wins and tries to choke local...
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Russian lawmaker's son gets record hacking sentence
Russian lawmaker's son gets record hacking sentence
The son of a Russian lawmaker was sentenced by a US federal court to 27 years in prison after being convicted of a cyber assault on thousands of US businesses, marking the longest ever hacking-related sentence in the US.
Trump offers help to London, touts travel ban need
Trump offers help to London, touts travel ban need
US President Donald Trump took to Twitter amid the unfolding deadly drama in London to offer US help to Britain and to promote his controversial travel ban as an extra level of security for Americans.
Aus to resume air strikes in Syria after Russia threat
Aus to resume air strikes in Syria after Russia threat
Australia said it would resume air strikes into Syria, ending a two-day suspension implemented after the downing of a Syrian military aircraft triggered a Russian threat against Washington-led coalition planes.
US prepared to use force on N. Korea if pushed
US prepared to use force on N. Korea if pushed
The US cautioned it was ready to use force if need be to stop North Korea's nuclear missile program but said it preferred global diplomatic action against Pyongyang for defying world powers.
Teen arrested after reportedly streaming fatal crash
Teen arrested after reportedly streaming fatal crash
A California teen driver who reportedly shot live video before and after a crash that killed her 14-year-old sister has been charged with manslaughter.
Trump disbands business councils after CEOs quit
Trump disbands business councils after CEOs quit
President Donald Trump disbanded two high-profile business advisory councils after several chief executives quit in protest over his remarks blaming weekend violence in Virginia on anti-racism activists as well as white nationalists.
Atlanta police kill escaped circus tiger
Atlanta police kill escaped circus tiger
Police in Georgia shot and killed a Bengal tiger after the animal escaped from a transport truck and briefly roamed a suburban Atlanta neighbourhood, menacing outdoor pets, authorities said.
Therapy dogs comfort Las Vegas victims
Therapy dogs comfort Las Vegas victims
Therapy dogs and mental health volunteers are among the resources available in Las Vegas to comfort those affected by last week's mass shooting.
Massive fire rips through Manhattan building
Massive fire rips through Manhattan building
A huge blaze is ripping through an apartment building in Manhattan, New York City, sending large plumes of smoke into the sky.
Cardinal who resigned over sex abuse scandal dies
Cardinal who resigned over sex abuse scandal dies
Cardinal Bernard Law, who was forced to resign in 2002 as archbishop of Boston over a sex abuse scandal after a two-decade reign as one of the highest-ranking Catholic officials in the United States, has died.
Zimbabwe opposition leader killed in US helicopter crash
Zimbabwe opposition leader killed in US helicopter crash
Exiled Zimbabwe opposition leader Roy Bennett and four other people were killed in a helicopter crash in a remote northern part of the US state of New Mexico, officials and his political party have said.
Oprah 'definitely not' running for president
Oprah 'definitely not' running for president
Oprah Winfrey put to rest any lingering questions about a potential 2020 bid for the presidency, declaring on a late-night talk show that she was "definitely not running."
Trump: Better terms needed to join TPP
Trump: Better terms needed to join TPP
Donald Trump said the US would only join the TPP, a multinational trade pact his administration walked away from last year, if it offered "substantially better" terms than those provided under previous talks.
Weinstein to surrender on sex charges - reports
Weinstein to surrender on sex charges - reports
Harvey Weinstein, who went from one of Hollywood's most powerful film producers to being disgraced by accusations of sexual assault by scores of women, is expected to surrender to police and face charges in New York.
Dane charged with starting destructive US wildfire
Dane charged with starting destructive US wildfire
A Danish national accused of starting the second-largest wildfire on record in Colorado has been charged with 141 counts of first-degree arson for each building destroyed in the massive blaze.
Ex-Trump campaign head to cooperate in Russia probe
Ex-Trump campaign head to cooperate in Russia probe
Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort will cooperate with the federal investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, a dramatic turnaround in a probe that the U.S. president derides as a political witch hunt.
US lottery hits record $2.4b jackpot
US lottery hits record $2.4b jackpot
The US Mega Millions jackpot grew to $1.6 billion (NZ$2.4 billion), a world record for a lottery, after Friday's drawing produced no winner of the grand prize, officials said.
Five Marines missing after two US aircraft collide
Five Marines missing after two US aircraft collide
Five US Marines were missing after two Marine Corps aircraft collided in mid-air and crashed into the sea off the coast of Japan during an air-to-air refuelling exercise.
Mueller concludes Russia probe with no new indictments
Mueller concludes Russia probe with no new indictments
Special counsel Robert Mueller closed his long and contentious Russia investigation with no new charges Friday, ending the probe that has cast a dark shadow over Donald Trump's presidency but...