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Appeal for 'real peace talks' reflects a change in rhetoric from Kyiv.
Trump teases ‘big announcement’ as 2024 speculation builds
Trump looks set to make a big declaration next week as he teases a third presidential run.
North Korea slams US for raising alleged arms supply to Russia
North Korea argues it has never sent artillery shells to Moscow.
US midterms: Republicans double down on Trumpist candidates
Financial Times: Character is no longer on the ballot, says a Republican strategist.
'I was very scared': Nancy Pelosi opens up after attack
Paul Pelosi was bludgeoned with a hammer after an intruder broke into their home.
Woman, 56, gives birth to her own granddaughter
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North Korean missile tests were 'practice to attack South'
Claims recent launches are tests for 'merciless' strike against military targets.
Putin-linked businessman admits to US election meddling
Entrepreneur claims his political interference is 'careful, precise, and surgical'.
Can a really, really big flagpole save America? That’s the plan
Financial Times: Meet the family building the gargantuan Flagpole of Freedom.
Teenager who killed rapist faces 20 years behind bars after escape
Pieper Lewis pleaded guilty after enduring horrific abuse when she was sex trafficked.
US midterm elections: Democrats pin hopes on turnout to avoid rout
Financial Times: Americans are voting early in large numbers.
US$1.6 billion Powerball jackpot the largest lottery prize in history
The winning numbers have been announced.
'They wanted to avoid us': China fishing fleet defied US in Pacific Ocean standoff
Chinese fishing boats sped away when inspected by a US Coast Guard boat.
Family's grief after US tourist killed on dream trip to NZ with 'love of his life'
Nicholas Simon loved the outdoors, and his last day alive was spent surfing, family say.
Tornadoes kill one, dozens hurt in Oklahoma and Texas
Tornadoes tore through parts of Texas and Oklahoma, killing at least one person.
'Very, very probably': Trump set to run for top job in 2024
Former US president set to wait until after daughter's wedding to announce campaign.
Who is Jennifer Lawrence now?
New York Times: After a brief hiatus from acting, what will she do next?
Judge says he’ll appoint monitor for Donald Trump’s company
The position is 'to ensure there is no further fraud' at the firm.
Nearly 50 years after her murder, the ‘Lady of the Dunes’ is identified
New York Times: The case haunted a generation of investigators and Cape Cod residents.
Embattled House of Cards actor Kevin Spacey to receive achievement award in Italy
Actor to receive a lifetime achievement award and teach a master class.
Parkland school killer sentenced to life in prison
Shooter Nikolas Cruz formally receives a sentence of life without parole.
Search for solutions drives race to save Utah salt flats
Concerns are mounting about the future of the treeless expanse of salt crystals.
Migos rapper died from gunshots to head, body
Police are still seeking the public’s help in tracking down the shooter.
Watch: 'I don't want to die' - 10yo's harrowing police call during mass shooting
Audio emerges of a girl telling police she was surrounded by “dead bodies” and a gunman.
White House accuses N. Korea of sending secret arms to Russia
US Security Council says artillery shipments are being 'funnelled' to Russia.
Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch
Former US President Donald Trump has been teasing another presidential run.
Suspect in Nancy Pelosi attack consumed by conspiracy theories, boss says
New York Times: Accused had increasingly spent time online in recent months.
Family’s ‘interesting’ tribute to dead pet
Some have questioned how one family chose to keep their beloved pet forever.
Opinion: I wish the jury had not sentenced my family’s killer to death
New York Times: How a killer's death sentence can bring new pain to families of victims.
Biden accuses oil companies of ‘war profiteering’, threatens windfall tax
New York Times: Biden escalates his fight with the oil giants as the midterms loom.
US sending nuclear-capable bombers to Australia
Furious Beijing says the deployments risk triggering a new arms race in the region.