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$127b divorce: Bill and Melinda Gates split after 27 years
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US Capitol riot: More than 400 charged, justice department under pressure
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The big Pentagon internet mystery now partially solved
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Crowds of people across the US celebrated as the verdicts were announced.
Violent protests after police fatally shoot man after using gun instead of Taser
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US mass shooting horror: Young boy 'died in his mother's arms'
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'My soul is lighter': Serial killer's death brings closure
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Another Trump 'absolutely' considering run in politics
Lara Trump, wife of Donald Trump Jr, is considering a run for Senate in North Carolina.
How China is prepping for global financial meltdown
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Biden plans re-election, doubles vaccine rollout
United States averaging 2.5 million doses a day and Joe Biden wants that to increase.
United States hits 30 million Covid cases
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Colorado shooting suspect identified
Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa expected to be charged with murder at Boulder county jail shortly.
Kiwis claim first place at international robot fighting tournament
End Game rips apart its foes with the force of a speeding car hitting a brick wall.
'Brought the country together': Party time as Team NZ defends America's Cup
Crowds got so large, fans were told to stay away as congestion spread across the Viaduct.
Surge in children at US border as thousands seek entry
The number of kids crossing by themselves has risen 60 per cent.
DNA test uncovers grim family secret
Kathy wondered who her real father was – an at-home test uncovered a grisly truth.
'Shocking': Friend reacts to death of 26yo found in burning car
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FBI chief warns violent 'domestic terrorism' growing in US
Domestic terrorism investigations have doubled in three years, intelligence chief reveals.
Jennifer Lawrence injured on film set in explosion stunt gone wrong
Production on the film Don't Look Up has been temporarily shut down after the incident.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Federal executions likely a superspreader
70 per cent of death row inmates were sick with Covid towards the end of Trump's reign.
War chest: Trump's surprise $43 million weapon to retain power
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'You're killing me': Giuliani stuns host with wild conspiracy theory
Trump lawyer's latest conspiracy theory is so wild even Steve Bannon was stunned.
US troops pour into Washington as states answer plea for help
Military leaders have been calling states in an appeal for more National Guard troops.
Trump administration carries out 13th and final execution
No president in more than 120 years has overseen as many federal executions.