Capitol Hill rioter's 14-year jail sentence is longest imposed yet
A rioter has been given a record sentence for attacking police while storming the Capitol.
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The oodles of noodles drew national attention when photos were posted on social media.
Stepmum accused of killing 11yo and dumping him over bridge
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Take yourself on a robot ride cross-country.
An American mystery: Who dumped hundreds of pounds of pasta, and why?
New York Times: 'Pasta-gate' is all people are talking about in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Gunman kills 3, then self in rural US town
A coroner says a gunman killed two relatives and a fast food worker in rural south Georgia
A husband sued over his ex-wife’s abortion; now her friends are suing him
New York Times: Marcus Silva took legal action after he searched his ex's phone.
Jarden Brief: US regional banks take more big hits
Gold nearing an all-time high as two US banks slide.
Proud Boys’ Tarrio guilty of January 6 sedition
Conviction for plotting to attack the US Capitol to keep Donald Trump in power.
Ed Sheeran wins copyright case after intense two-week trial
The British singer was accused of stealing key components from Marvin Gaye's classic song.
How Hollywood’s writers’ strike could ruin your favourite TV shows
More than 11,000 writers are striking across the United States.
American billionaire-founded company opening new Wairarapa project
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Chokehold death: Homicide investigation after homeless man dies on subway
Video shows Neely in a chokehold while two other people held him down.
Wedding day tragedy: Heartbreaking photos emerge of golf cart where bride lost her life
The photos show the force of the crash that killed the newlywed bride.
Suspect captured in shooting at Atlanta medical facility
A man opened fire inside an Atlanta medical facility, killing one woman.
Russia-Ukraine war: US sending about $483m in military aid to Ukraine
The new package includes Hydra-70 rockets - unguided rockets that are fired from aircraft.
Trump will offer no defence in rape trial, his lawyer says
NYT: Trump's accuser says he assaulted two other women 'in a remarkably similar way'.
Tucker Carlson's racist text behind his sacking
Former host lamented how Trump supporters ganged up to beat a protester.
Five dead in Texas mass shooting
Suspected gunman Francisco Oropeza, 38, was arrested after a growing manhunt.
In Texas, aimless gunfire rattles residents, but it’s hard to stop
New York Times: The volley of gunfire rarely raises alarm in Texas.
Died in her wedding dress: Mother of bride speaks after horror golf cart death
Heartbroken mother reveals final moments with daughter before wedding tragedy.
Red flags: Controlling behaviour of sex offender revealed after bodies found
Jesse McFadden’s controlling behaviour was concerning.
Dumpster bear gives US principal a roaring wake-up call
A bear has given a US principal the fright of his life when it emerged from a dumpster.
First Republic rescue fails to arrest slide in US regional bank shares
Financial Times: Regional banks especially exposed to commercial real estate volatility.
Why drinks giant Coca-Cola is buying up Mt Wellington homes to demolish
US giant clears way for expansion of its Auckland headquarters.
'Shocking and depraved': Woman sold boxes of stolen body parts on Facebook
She sold foetuses, brains, genitalia, large pieces of skin and other body parts.
One killed as plane slams into hillside in LA neighbourhood
Second deadly small plane crash in three days in Southern California.
'Everybody's dead': Seven bodies found at rural US property during search for teens
The bodies were discovered Monday on a rural property near the town of Henryetta.
Wedding day tragedy: Bride killed, groom injured after drink-drive golf cart crash
Heartbreaking final photo shows the joyous newlyweds' moment before crash.
Horrific scenes, at least six dead after dust storm causes mass pile-up
A dust storm has created multiple fatalities on a US highway, involving up to 60 cars.
Huge drugs haul delivered to Maine restaurant
Staff thought the crate held a new order of coffee mugs until they opened it.
'It was too late': Google Maps error leads dad to tragic death
'At this point, it was too late and tragedy unfolded before their eyes.'
Seniors rematch: Are Biden and Trump too old to run for president?
Financial Times: If re-elected, Biden would be 82 at the start of his next term; Trump 78.