Chinese spy balloon spotted over US
The Pentagon decided not to shoot it down due to risks of harm for people on the ground.
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Party trick lands groom in a coma at his wedding reception
Bride reveals how her husband suffered a brain injury on the night of their reception.
Major US gun crime report finds quick turnaround in purchase, use
Report also shows rise in use of conversion devices, "ghost guns" and stolen guns.
Bird flu outbreak: Fears of a human pandemic
Concern that avian flu cases sweeping the globe could become a 'spillover event'.
US to widen military presence in Philippines amid China fear
It comes after the US opened an embassy in Solomon Islands also to counter China.
Hunter Biden on warpath against Trump allies over laptop
Joe Biden's son has asked the Justice Department to investigate close allies of Trump.
North Korea warns of ‘toughest reaction’ to allies’ drills
The statement was in response to comments by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Seoul.
US charges four key suspects in killing of Haiti’s president
A total of seven suspects in the case are now in custody facing charges in South Florida.
Double amputee shot as he flees on stumps
A confronting video has emerged of US cops shooting dead a double amputee.
The queen of Everest trains while working at the supermarket
New York Times: Lhakpa Sherpa has climbed to the top of the world 10 times.
Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals
The US and Britain have refused to provide warplanes to Ukraine.
Why experts are urging swifter treatment for children with obesity
NY Times: Growing research has shown that an intensive approach is needed, scientists say.
How an oligarch may have recruited the FBI agent who investigated him
New York Times: How one of the FBI's top agents may have flipped sides.
Trump’s evolution in social media exile: More QAnon, more extremes
New York Times: Trump has increasingly amplified far-right accounts on Truth Social.
US President Biden to end Covid emergencies as 'hundreds of people a day are still dying'
More than 1.1 million people in the US have died from Covid-19 since 2020.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro applies for six-month US visitor visa
Jair Bolsonaro has filed a request for a six-month visitor visa to stay in the US.
Tyre Nichols death: Seventh officer disciplined, fire workers sacked
Calls for more officers to be fired have been loud and persistent from the Nichols family.
Kiwi porn trickster faces nervy wait in US jail
Matthew Wolfe awaits sentence while old boss awaits extradition from Spain.
Tyre Nichols death: Brutality followed by nonchalance in 67 minutes of video
Footage released in Tyre Nichols death captures horrific images of police brutality.
Ford slashes Mustang Mach-E prices as EV battle heats up
Financial Times: Mustang move comes after Tesla reduced cost of electric vehicles in US.
'Our marriage was wonderful': Grieving dad praises wife accused of killing their three kids
Reeling from the tragedy, he spoke of his love for his three slain children - and his wife
‘Sexually compromised’: Gates gets grilled over Epstein links
Billionaire Bill Gates has spoken about his relationship with the notorious sex offender.
When will it stop? Memphis cops disband unit that fatally beat black victim
The Memphis police chief disbanded the city’s so-called Scorpion unit
Los Angeles shooting claims three lives in ritzy neighbourhood
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a ritzy LA neighbourhood.
How to fix a Howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops
US troops provide real-time maintenance advice to Ukrainian troops on the battlefield.
Donald Trump opens 2024 run, says he’s ‘more committed’ than ever
Donald Trump has kicked off his 2024 White House bid.
Tyre Nichols death: Video of brutal police beating leaves unanswered questions
Fatal encounters with US law enforcement continue after repeated calls for change.
Prosecutors ask court to ban Sam Bankman-Fried from contacting FTX colleagues
Financial Times: Encrypted message allegation surfaces in FTX crypto scandal.
Memphis authorities release 'horrific' video in Tyre Nichols’ death
Mother of dead man calls for peaceful protests
Tyre Nichols death: Memphis anticipates release of video of arrest
Family members of a man who died while under arrest plead for protests to remain peaceful.
Searching for eternal youth: The $2 million (middle-aged) man on a quest to feel 18 again
Bryan Johnson is seeking eternal youth, including reversing the age of all 78 organs.
Single employee causes Wall Street crash
Spare a thought for this Wall Street worker who may have brought down the US stock market.
Boeing in court over Max jet crashes
After two crashes of Boeing 737s, the company will be arraigned on criminal charges.