Texas baby with injection marks, positive heroin test, dies
The child was born at home in August and had never received formal medical care.
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US actor shot dead aged 30
American actor Eddie Hassell has died in violent circumstances in Texas.
In Texas towns gutted by Covid, a fragile effort to sustain sport
New York Times: The Friday night lights of high school football have been dimmed.
'Unsurvivable' Hurricane Laura prepares to strike US 'in full beast mode'
The storm grew nearly 70 per cent in size in 24 hours to become "extremely dangerous".
Gamer drives 5000km to kill rival
Gamer drove more than 5000km in less than 72 hours to kill a rival over an online dispute.
'Nothing to fear' at Tokyo's distanced drive-thru haunted house
A Tokyo haunted house has adjusted to scaring guests at a distance in a post-Covid era.
'Not sparing anyone': Texas funeral homes can't escape virus
New York Times: The death toll is forcing funeral directors to buy refrigerated trucks.
Democrats set sights on Texas
"This virus is tough, but Texas is tougher," the Democrat says in the ad.
US holiday parties fuel virus surge
The US state of Florida is experiencing a Covid-19 surge after July 4 parties.
Horrific murder shocks America
Gruesome details have emerged about the murder of US soldier Vanessa Guillen.
US surprise party infects 18 family members
A surprise birthday party ended in disaster, leaving 18 family members with Covid-19.
Virus cases are soaring in Texas. But closing down again is a 'last option'
New York Times: The reopening has backfired putting the lives of Texans at risk.
Former Breakers player Glen Rice Jr left for Texas despite facing assault charge
A 198cm-tall American basketball player was missing from a court today.
Motorsport: Dixon wins season opener
Kiwi led for 157 of the 200 laps to claim his fourth victory in Texas.
Texas family of six found dead in their SUV in garage
Two cats were also found dead on the front seat of the SUV.
George Floyd protests: 19-year-old man shot dead
A 19-year-old man has been shot dead in Detroit after a gunman opened fire on protesters.
Climate change has already cost NZ almost $1b in droughts and flooding - experts
The cost of climate change is hitting us now, say NZ researchers.
Pregnant woman dies after falling from Texas border wall
The pregnant 19yo fell backwards from the top of an 18-foot-high span of steel fence.
Huge music and arts festival cancelled over coronavirus fears
South by Southwest is an important shop window for rising stars.
Trying to help a bullied boy got a teen killed
Samuel Reynolds, 16, was fatally shot outside his Arlington, Texas, apartment.
A night out in Fort Worth with Willie Nelson at the 'world's largest Honky Tonk'
A night at Billy Bob's Texas is an unforgettable cowboy and country music experience.
Teen tragedy: He stood up to a school bully. Days later he was shot dead
School community left reeling by the death of a boy who always put others first.
Wife's chilling prediction before murder
Months before she was brutally murdered, Tammy Gardner made a chilling prediction.
Parents' horror after disturbing rape question found in school biology test
"That upsets them. I can't fathom a teacher putting that in a test."
She helped her 'best friend' give birth. Then she stole the baby and passed it off as her own.
The woman faces two charges of kidnapping and one of tampering with a corpse.
Shocking moment church shooting livestreamed during service
Two killed in church shooting, with a third person taken to hospital in Texas.
New Zealand's One Mile Championship is back
Country's elite will contest Mile titles for the first time since 1968-69 season.
Woman mauled to death by feral hogs in Texas
Officials were initially unsure of what killed the woman.
Best of 2019: Disgust at 'horrible' note in boy's lunch box
Teacher took mum's sweet note to son and penned her own cruel comment.
Woman sucked out of plane window: Hero pilot reveals regret over fatal flight
The pilot has broken her silence after nearly 18 months.
Walmart shooting in El Paso: Man, 21, pleads not guilty to murder
Lawyers say "there are two sides to this story" but prosecutors will seek death penalty.
War in Afghanistan: Remembering a fallen US soldier, and his tender love story
More than 2300 US military have died in Afghanistan over 18 years. James Johnston was one.
From United Kawakawa Under 12 to the World Cup in Japan
United Kawakawa Under 12 team mates Goodhue and Larsen played in opposing teams at RWC.
Cancer shock: Kiwis asked to dig deep after 6yo's treatment costs climb
Nora's family have been told they'll need another $70,000 for the treatment.