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Judge tells Trump: Too late to offer DNA to rebut rape claim
Trial over allegation from magazine columnist scheduled to go ahead in April.
1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting at Texas shopping mall
The attack was across a parking lot from the Walmart 2019 shooting where 23 were killed.
China threatens US entities over downing of balloon
China has accused the US of overreacting to a weather balloon that had flown off course.
Watch: White supremacist killer rushed from court after family's fury
Payton Gendron given life sentence without parole after hearing relatives of his victims.
US university shooting: Slain students were ‘incredibly loved,’ ‘tremendous’ leaders
Three people were shot dead at Michigan State University, with more in critical condition.
Five things to know about Nikki Haley - the woman challenging Trump for president
New York Times: Haley is the only well-known Republican to challenge Trump for presidency.
US renews warning it will defend Philippines after China spat
The US will defend Filipino forces coming under attack in the disputed South China Sea.
Spy balloon: Xi Jinping’s ‘big mistake’ revealed
The downing of a Chinese balloon by the US military has been embarrassing for Xi Jinping.
Michigan State University shooting: Police name gunman
Anthony McRae, 43, had a prior gun violation before he went on a rampage shooting students
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Rumours swirl about balloons and UFOs as officials stay mum
Officials offer few details about aerial objects recently shot down over North America.
Gunman dead after three people killed at Michigan State University
Police reported the gunman’s death four hours after shootings broke out.
U-Haul driver’s NYC ‘rampage’ ploughed into scooter riders
A U-Haul truck swerved onto sidewalks and ploughed into scooter riders in New York City.
New York dogs getting stoned after cannabis legalised
Vets are seeing some confused canines and are warning owners to stop letting dogs eat pot.
Student murders: Suspect fired over conduct around time of killings
New York Times: Bryan Kohberger fought with a professor and upset female students.
Beijing says more than 10 US balloons flew in its airspace
Washington denies that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.
Trump inquiry: Parts of special grand jury report to be released
Report into former President's efforts to overturn election to be partially released.
Moldovan leader reveals Russian plot to topple government
A plot to use "external saboteurs" is revealed.
What’s going on up there? Theories but no answers in shootdowns of mystery craft
New York Times: If the truth is out there, it certainly is not apparent yet.
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NZ's own Parris Goebel is behind Rihanna's halftime show for the 2023 Super Bowl.
US shooting: Arrests made in Louisiana mass shooting that wounded 12
Police in Louisiana have arrested two people for a mass shooting that left 12 wounded.
Claim US ‘prepared to sacrifice’ Australia
An extraordinary new claim, seized on by China, posits that Australia’s being 'set up'.
US makers of M&Ms fined after workers fall into chocolate vat
Emergency responders freed the pair by cutting a hole in the bottom of the tank.
US Senator says two downed mystery objects were balloons
Latest intercepted objects over US and Canada were at commercial flight height.
'His evil withered us': Dad’s dark act after entering daughter’s dorm
Lawrence Ray moved into his daughter’s student accommodation to begin a sex cult.
Students charged, school superintendent resigns after 14yo girl’s suicide
School boss who blamed the family for daughter's death resigns.
Anonymous infant surrendered at 'baby box'
Kentucky's first use of the service as child dropped off at 'baby box' surrender location.
Comedian Roseanne accuses ABC of wanting her to 'commit suicide'
Roseanne accused ABC of wanting her to 'commit suicide' after she was fired from Roseanne.
Oldest schoolhouse for black children in US moved to museum
The oldest surviving schoolhouse for black children moved to a Virginia museum.
FBI searches Mike Pence’s Indiana home in classified docs probe
Search follows discovery of documents with classified markings at the residence.
Pentagon shoots down unknown flying object in US airspace
Object flying at about 40,000 feet posed a “reasonable threat” to safety of flights.