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Trump has sucked lifeblood out of Spicer
COMMENT: Sean Spicer's fall in favour follows a familiar path, writes Dana Millbank.

Cop overdoses: 'I was in total shock'
A routine traffic stop almost turned deadly for an Ohio police officer.

Plane disappears in Bermuda Triangle
There are fears for four people, including two children on-board a plane which vanished.

Little: Claims Trump shared intel 'a worry'
Some are questioning whether 5-Eyes partners can trust US President Donald Trump

Trump reveals classified info to Russians
The US President allegedly revealed sensitive details withheld even from allies.

NZ's Forrest Gump to run across America
New Zealand's own Forrest Gump sets out to run across America

'How does an 8yo become so hopeless?'
Gabriel was unconscious for eight minutes after a school fight. His mother wasn't told.

'He's frustrated, and angry at everyone'
US President Donald Trump is rumoured to be removing some of his key advisers. Who's safe?

Trump's reasoning: 'This Russia thing'
US President Donald Trump gave some more insight into his firing of James Comey.

Second biggest killer of birds revealed
The dead lay everywhere - it was a scene unlike any the Texas police officer had seen.

Kidnapped teen 'in love' with teacher, 50
A teen is in rehab and refuses to go home as she claims she loves her teacher abductor.

Air NZ's new services to the Americas
Air New Zealand is expanding operations to Argentina and flying a new plane to the US.

Tourism industry flexes political muscle
Tourism Industry Aotearoa wants to put candidates under scrutiny.

New Tourism NZ boss sticks with 100% Pure
The new head of Tourism NZ says the 100% Pure message is still working

'It's a grotesque abuse of power'
Trump decision to fire FBI Director has ignited a fearsome political firestorm in the US.

You're fired, Trump tells FBI boss James Comey
FBI Director James Comey has been dismissed over his Clinton email testimony.

Tunnel collapse at US nuclear waste site
Hundreds of workers ordered to take cover after reports of a cave-in at Hanford site.

What tourists are piling on the plastic
Spending by tourists on Visa cards was up 12 per cent last year, hitting $2.8 billion.

Obama warned Trump against Flynn
Barack Obama reportedly told Donald Trump personally not to hire a key adviser.

Utah: The powder and the glory
Jordan Bond skis two of Park City's fabled resorts - Deer Valley and Park City Mountain.

Did Trump receive funding from Russia?
Eric Trump allegedly told golf writer "we have all the funding we need out of Russia."

Ripped away: Toddler's body found
Krystal and and her brother Damien were swept away during flooding in Arkansas last week.

Woman's harrowing last days revealed
All she had to do was walk across the street to a neighbour's house.

Hitler's nephew: 'Struck by his intensity'
Published in 1939, this article lifts the lid on the Nazi dictator's private life.

$29m for family of decapitated boy
Water slide dubbed "tallest in the world" in US has been closed since Caleb's death.

House Republicans pass healthcare bill
The controversial bill narrowly passed, fulfilling a Trump campaign promise.

America's most authentic dive bars
From LA to Philadelphia, these are quirkiest, grungiest and most interesting spots.