Sudden death of thousands of migratory birds linked to wildfires and extreme weather
Songbirds including flycatchers, warblers and swallows have been found dazed.
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US police shoot 13yo autistic boy after mum's call for help
A US mum called cops when her autistic son was having an episode. He was lucky to survive.
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Many parades were called off, and masks were usually required at the few that went on.
Superyachts on the Med: Pandemic no barrier for super-wealthy Kiwi travellers
'Bugger it, we're still going to have summer in Europe', one super-wealthy Kiwi said.
Trump tours protest damage in Kenosha
The city has been riven by protests since the August 23 shooting of Jacob Blake.
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Gone too far: How the US missed a 'crucial opportunity' to contain Covid
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Police shooting lays bare Wisconsin's deep partisan divide
There have been divergent reactions to the shooting by Kenosha police of Jacob Blake
Storm Laura kills 11, set to hit US as hurricane
People in the path of the weather are evacuating to shelters.
Fatal shot: Man arrested then injected with drugs by police dies
Ketamine injected as a sedative during arrests in the US draws new scrutiny.
Analysis: Democrats highlight Biden's unvarnished approach in big week
Biden has presented himself as the socially-distanced president-in-waiting.
Burning up: Earth hits its highest-ever temperature
If verified, it will be the hottest temperature in Death Valley since July 1913.
Trump dodges question on QAnon conspiracy theory
A reporter asked the president about the theory at a White House briefing.
Experimental Covid vaccine put to its biggest test
About 30,000 volunteers will receive shots. It will be months before results trickle in.
Chinese researcher in custody in US
A Chinese researcher has been accused of hiding her ties to the millitary in the US.
US: Chinese hackers tried to steal virus research
The indictment includes charges of trade secret theft and wire fraud conspiracy.
Remembering John Lewis, rights icon and 'American hero'
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Cleo's owners couldn't believe the dog had turned up at their old home.
'Are you kidding me?': Fury over Trump photo
A strange photo of Trump sitting behind his desk in the Oval Office has sparked anger.
Democrats set sights on Texas
"This virus is tough, but Texas is tougher," the Democrat says in the ad.
Mask fight results in stabbing, shooting
The stabbing victim was in stable condition at a hospital.
First Covid-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final key step
A Covid-19 vaccine test has shown promising results in the US.
Trump swipes at China and stirs racial issues
Studies have shown that black Americans are much more likely to be killed by police.
New York governor takes heat on virus response
Scientists and healthcare professionals assailed a report on nursing home deaths.
Biden's $3.7 trillion climate and jobs plan
The Democrat pledges to spend the money over four years in part to spur economic growth.
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The coronavirus pandemic has smacked many at a pivotal time in their lives.
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Covid superspreader: Woman infects 71 people in 60 seconds
Asymptomatic woman did everything right still managed to cause a huge cluster.
Trump unleashes on Nascar, NFL while defending Confederate flag
The US president also falsely claimed ratings were down due to the recent controversies.
Horrific murder shocks America
Gruesome details have emerged about the murder of US soldier Vanessa Guillen.