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The officer approached the passenger side door of his patrol car, hearing a popping sound.
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'It feels unreal, like a movie': Two dead after plane crashes into highway
Witness recounts scene as emergency landing attempt goes tragically wrong.
'Face to face': Florida bank robber killed amid 'chaotic' hostage situation
The robber put one hostage in a headlock and held a knife to her throat.
140 cruise passengers struck by mystery gastro bug
US passengers complained of 'bright blue' vomit and diarrhoea-plagued voyages.
Cruise passengers discovered with 70kg of cannabis on ship
The couple allegedly had more than 100 bags of the drug.
World’s biggest cruise sets sail. Are growing ships a growing climate concern?
The Icon is the latest evolution in a trend for larger, flashier cruise ships.
$26m at sea: Passengers seek fraud charges against 3-year cruise that never was
Travellers have opened a collective claim fraud charges against a cancelled 3-year cruise.
How World of Warcraft led police to solve missing girl case
The man involved said he was going to hide the girl until they could get married.
Human remains found in pond near Florida Walt Disney World, solving a 12-year-old mystery
Divers believe they found the remains of Sandra Lemire, who disappeared in 2012.
Christmas gift argument turns deadly as 14yo kills sister as she holds her baby
The sister was trying to diffuse an argument between brothers who were both armed.
Is this the city Kiwis most want to move to? Study maps world's 'dream cities'
Study offers a remarkable insight into where NZ and the rest of the world would rather be.
US gaming shop employee fatally shoots fleeing Pokemon card thief
The man attempted to steal five boxes of the 'ultra-premium' trading cards.
Eight passengers injured on JetBlue flight approaching Fort Lauderdale
The Airbus 320 twin-engine plane was taken out of service for inspection.
Woman found dead in jaws of 4m alligator weeks after trespassing arrest
The alligator later put up a strong fight against authorities.
US dog sale argument leaves toddler and two adults dead
Gunfire broke out during a Florida dog sale.
Gator with missing upper jaw finds new home in Florida reptile park
The gator's injuries were due to a fight or from a boat propeller.
Man in 'hamster wheel' arrested trying to cross Atlantic
Others have tried even stranger ways to cross the ocean.
Everton suitor 777 hails new era of football ‘hyper commercialisation’
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'Unprecedented event': Idalia strengthens to dangerous Category 4 storm
Hurricane threatens to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall.
Rescue helicopter crashes killing fire captain and resident
A helicopter has killed two people after it crashed into an apartment complex.
Guns found to be legally purchased in fatal Florida hate crime
A 21-year-old fatally shot three Black people in Florida with guns he bought legally.
Baby dolphin dies after man takes it from sea for selfie
Florida local called it a 'crime against nature'.
Ex-wife charged in ambush-style killing of Microsoft executive
'Everything in my body and soul told me she was behind it.'
US Capitol rioter on house arrest disappears days before sentencing
Over 1,000 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Jan. 6 riot
Editorial: Trump reliant on people power
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Cold case: DNA match identifies killer of Florida 12yo
Girl never made 180m distance to her home after getting off bus.
'Potential record': Florida waters hit 'hot tub levels'
Water temperature on the tip of Florida hit hot tub levels, exceeding 38 degrees celsius.
Watch: Snake hunter captures largest Burmese python ever in roadside wrestle
Jake Waleri's arms are shaking as he tries to keep the 'monster' python under control.
Prosecutors seek death penalty for plastic surgeon in Florida
A plastic surgeon is accused of killing a lawyer and dumping his body in the Everglades.
Watch: Double-murderer attacks his own lawyer in wild courtroom moment
He lashed out, hitting his own lawyer. Then his lawyer produced a mic-drop moment.
Watch: Horse stuck in swimming pool prompts emergency rescue mission
A specialised rescue mission unfolded in a backyard pool after a horse hopped in.
Sweltering US heatwave hits 49C in Texas
Excessive heat warnings are in place as high humidity fans the problem.
Teen says she was sexually assaulted at Greg Norman’s home
A teenage girl is suing Norman for an alleged attack by two boys at his home.
'He didn’t open his eyes': Victim's sister calls Florida man a 'coward' at execution
Victim's sister was killed as a 14yo while babysitting.