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Colarado: Powder powerpoint
If you follow the locals, America's most famous ski resort need not cost the earth.
Man lived with bodies of mum, brother
Robert Kuefler from Minnesota said he was traumatised by the deaths.
Ten free things to do in LA
It's a city of big dreams and big money, but you don't have to have a fortune to have fun.
'There's a tiger in the front yard': circus cat escapes
How did a tiger escape from the circus? And how did take so long to notice?
US Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Nate
Hurricane Nate is expected to hit coastal areas of Louisiana and Florida soon.
Rapper Nelly arrested on rape accusation
US rapper Nelly has been arrested on his tour bus following a rape allegation.
Time for a social media detox
Brad Smeele took a two week social media holiday. He thinks you should too.
Marilou speaks: Gunman 'lay in bed moaning, screaming'
Girlfriend of Las Vegas shooter has given a chilling account of his fragile mental state.
Are concerts now the targets for attackers?
They're supposed to be places people have fun and let their guard down.
Puerto Rico should be 'proud', says Trump
Trump's visit to Puerto Rico comes amid criticism of a slow response to the devastation.
Exclusive: Vegas victim's romantic Kiwi proposal
Fiance of a woman killed in Las Vegas shooting tells the Herald about their NZ engagement.
Live: 42 guns recovered from shooter's hotel room, home
The motive behind the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history remains a mystery.
Gunman modified weapons
Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock converted semiautomatic firearms into fully automatic ones.
Thousands ran for cover, a few stayed to help
Good Samaritans who risked their lives to assist others at horrific Las Vegas shooting.
'I saw people plugging bullet holes with their fingers'
Brave music fans helped the wounded as the massacre took place.
New York: Another bite of the apple
Stephanie Holmes finds out what The Bronx, Queens and Staten Island have to offer.
Why these parents watched their children die
Les and Celeste Chappell made a decision no parent ever wants to.
Chicago nanny no accidental photographer
An Oscar-nominated documentary introduced the world to Vivian Maier's photography.
Transgender teen's grisly death not 'hate crime'
Texas authorities insist the grisly death was not motivated by victim's gender identity.
Obscure law stalling Puerto Rico recovery
A week on from Hurricane Maria the island of Puerto Rico is at the mercy of the US.
Big problem facing America's military
Trump is talking big, but there is one thing holding him back.
Why Trump just deleted tweets
Donald Trump rarely takes back anything he says, but he just culled a few tweets.
Palm Springs: This is where to ...
Heading to this Californian town? Here's what not to miss ...
Stand for Maori inspires 'taking kneel'
Thomas Middlemas stood up for Maori in 1872; a descendant is kneeling for black Americans.
'You don't put debt above people'
Trump is finally talking about hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, but he's sparked outrage.
Trump acted like 'the world's emperor'
Venezuela's top diplomat didn't hold back when he addressed the United Nations.
Weiner gets prison in sexting scandal
Former US congressman's actions may have impacted Clinton's bid to become president.