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Arachnophobes beware: ancient spider had tail

Arachnophobes beware: ancient spider had scorpion tail

If you are not a fan of spiders, you may not like the creepy little arachnid scientists found entombed in chunks of amber from northern Myanmar. Unlike its spider cousins alive today, this guy had a tail.

Gymnastics abuser gets up to 125 more years in prison

Larry Nassar, a former team USA Gymnastics doctor, talks with his defense attorney Matt Newburgh...

Gymnastics abuser gets up to 125 more years in prison

Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to an additional 40 to 125 years in prison for molesting young female gymnasts, capping weeks of horrifying testimony from nearly 200 victims.

Pressure mounts on Poland to veto Holocaust bill

73rd anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German concentration and extermination camp...

Pressure mounts on Poland to veto Holocaust bill

Poland is seeing a resurgence of anti-Semitism over pending legislation that would impose jail terms for suggestions that the nation was complicit in the Holocaust, local minority groups warned.

US guns used in crimes in the Americas every 30 mins

A bump stock device, (left) that fits on a semi-automatic rifle to increase the firing speed,...

US guns used in crimes in the Americas every 30 mins

Guns from the United States have been used to commit crimes approximately once every 31 minutes across Mexico, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean, a left-leaning US policy group said.

Victims' father charges at sex abuser in court

Randall Margraves lunges at Larry Nassar during victim statements of his sentencing in the Eaton...

Victims' father charges at sex abuser in court

The enraged father of three daughters sexually abused by Larry Nassar charged towards the former USA Gymnastics national team doctor and tried to attack him during a sentencing hearing in a Michigan courtroom.

Zimbabwe opposition leader killed in US helicopter crash

Roy Bennett, treasurer general in Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party,...

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.

Trump 'fit for duty'

Trump in 'excellent' overall health: White House doctor

US President Donald Trump had a normal score on a cognitive exam and is in excellent health, although he could benefit from a lower-fat diet and more exercise, the White House physician says.

Ballistic missile warning sent to Hawaii in error

The US military's Pacific Command said there was no ballistic missile threat to Hawaii after an official message was mistakenly sent to Hawaii residents' mobile phones warning them of an imminent attack.

Trump comment deemed 'racist', 'offensive'

Asked if she thought Trump was a bully, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said: "People make their...

Trump comment deemed 'racist', 'offensive'

African politicians and diplomats labelled US President Donald Trump a racist after he was reported to have described some immigrants from Africa and Haiti as coming from "s***hole" countries.

US 20-year-old claims $622m in lotto jackpot

A 20-year-old man from Florida's Gulf Coast claimed a $NZ622 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot and opted to receive a one-time payment of nearly $282 million, Florida lottery officials said on Friday.

California mudslides, flooding kill at least 13

At least 13 people died and thousands fled from their homes in Southern California as a powerful rainstorm triggered flash floods and mudslides on slopes where a series of intense wildfires burned off protective vegetation last month.

Golden Globes proves test after Hollywood scandals

Women are planning to wear black on the Golden Globes red carpet to signal support of sexual...

Golden Globes proves test after Hollywood scandals

But with the cloud of sexual harassment hanging over Hollywood's annual round of self-congratulations, the Golden Globe ceremony marks the first test of how the industry will handle the scandal live on the world's stage.

Trump seeks to ban damning book

President Donald Trump talks to chief strategist Steve Bannon during a swearing in ceremony for...

Trump seeks to ban damning book

President Donald Trump's lawyer said on Thursday he would try to stop publication of a book that portrays an inept president in a fumbling White House.

Head of New York Ballet retires after abuse claims

Peter Martins, formerly of the New York Ballet. Photo: Twitter

Head of New York Ballet retires after abuse claims

Longtime New York City Ballet chief Peter Martins said he was retiring from the prestigious dance company and from the American School of Ballet, after allegations of sexual harassment and verbal and physical abuse of dancers.

US firm hopeful of getting MH370 search contract

A US-based seabed exploration firm said it was moving a vessel closer to a possible search area for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as it soon expects to be awarded a contract by Malaysia to resume the search.

US has gotten 'nothing' from Pakistan aid: Trump

US President Donald Trump said the United States has "foolishly" handed Pakistan more than $US33 billion in aid over the last 15 years while getting nothing in return, and pledged to put a stop to it.

Trio of grisly crimes darken US holiday season

Trio of grisly crimes darken US holiday season

There were reports of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend with a samurai sword, a woman indicted for killing her husband and hiding his body parts in their house, and a man arrested for rigging a booby trap to a door.

Toddler playing with stove caused deadly NY fire

Windows of burned apartments are seen after a fire in a building in Bronx, New York. Photo: Reuters

Toddler playing with stove caused deadly NY fire

A 3-year-old boy playing with the burners on a kitchen stove started a fire in a New York City apartment building that killed 12 people, including four children, city officials said.

Pennsylvania town buried under record snowfall

Trees are seen after the record snowfall in Erie. Photo: Instagram @THEWORLDAROUNDNIKKI /via Reuters

Pennsylvania town buried under record snowfall

A storm that has dumped more than 165cms of snow this week on Erie, Pennsylvania, is expected to slightly taper off after leaving drifts that buried cars, paralysed the area and made the county declare an emergency.

Apple faces lawsuits after slowing down iPhones

All the lawsuits - filed in US District Courts in California, New York and Illinois - seek class...

Apple faces lawsuits after slowing down iPhones

Apple Inc defrauded iPhone users by slowing devices without warning to compensate for poor battery performance, according to eight lawsuits filed in various federal courts in the week since the year-old software change was revealed.

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