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Covid-19 is a top-10 killer of US children, and a US expert says New Zealand should learn.
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Petito case: Remains found in Laundrie search identified
The human remains, backpack and notebook found have been identified.
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US shooting: 1 officer killed, 2 injured in Houston ambush
One US constable deputy was killed, one shot in the back, and another shot in the foot.
Guilty plea? Last-minute hearing for school shooter who killed 17
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Gabby Petito strangled, died 3-4 weeks before found
Authorities are still searching for her boyfriend in relation to the death.
'Zombies': Cultish beliefs of killer mum Lori Vallow revealed
Her children were missing for months, what police went beyond twisted religious beliefs.
Tesla HQ will move from California to Texas - Elon Musk
Musk has given no timeline for the move.
Nasa to crash spacecraft into asteroid in 'Armageddon' test
The space agency will attempt to not miss a thing.
'Missing white woman syndrome': Petito case renews call to spotlight missing people of colour
Many indigenous women who disappear receive no public attention at all.
FBI issues official arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie
Laundrie is wanted in connection to the death of Gabby Petito.
Party bus 'with strip pole' saves day for school field trip in US
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'Major holes': Former crime show host points out flaws in Petito case
Former host of 'America's Most Wanted' has pointed to a major hole in the case of Petito.
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Photos show North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant
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