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A preschool teacher who saw text messages of another passenger alerted flight crew.

Marilyn Monroe died in bed 55 years ago today of a drug overdose

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Japanese internees were being taken from Auckland to Australia for a prisoner exchange.

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A hard-working mechanic with a penchant for helping those in need was killed by US police.

The former first lady touched on the racism she faced while in the White House.

Eli Orzessek fails to spot a bear, but feels the fear and finds his sense of adventure.

Hundreds of Americans camped overnight to be treated in animal stalls in Virginia.

Obdulia Sanchez is accused of live-streaming the crash that killed her sister.

Anthony Scaramucci called Trump a 'hack', but that, and other tweets, have been deleted.

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Police chief where Australian Justine Damond was shot has made a startling admission.

David Blackmon was arrested in Florida after reporting his cocaine had been stolen.

A four-member parole board has voted unanimously to curtail Simpson's 33-year sentence.

Jack the dog was rescued from a burning home and initially appeared lifeless.

It has emerged that sound of fireworks may have startled the officer who shot Australian.

Anna Harrison gets out and about in the biggest city in Alaska's interior.

American political commentator had an epic Twitter rant at Delta. They hit back.

Woman phoned police to report a disturbance and was fatally shot by police.

US intelligence officials say UAE behind hacking of Qatari websites, leading to tensions.

Many of Trump's products are made in overseas factories.

The US President has lashed out at media for coverage of his son's Russia meetings.

Keep your wits about you in this beautiful party central.

An artwork in Los Angeles was sent tumbling when a woman tried to take a photo.