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New York Times: Mu, once a "variant of interest", quickly faded away to nothing. Why?
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Leaked threat to Roe v Wade stuns, then energises Americans
New York Times: The leak set off a wave of protests across the United States.
'No one is safe': Fury as US Supreme Court prepares to overhaul abortion law
United States is in political uproar over a leaked document from its Supreme Court.
The city where lawns are outlawed - and dug up, and carted away
New York Times: A new law in Las Vegas mandates the removal of turf, patch by patch.
Oklahoma governor signs Texas-style ban on most abortions
It is part of a pro-life nationwide push in GOP-led states.
Teen appeared to fall out of ride halfway through plunge
Teen slipped out of his seat at the halfway mark of the ride's plunge to the ground.
Body in barrel in Lake Mead was man who had been shot
Mystery body found inside a barrel on the bottom of a US lake was a murder victim.
US advises citizens to 'avoid travel' to NZ
New Zealand is now open to US travellers but they may be hesitant to visit.
Explainer: What would the end of Roe v Wade mean for abortion in the US?
New York Times: If Roe is overturned, it's estimated that 24 states will ban abortion.
US government declares WNBA star 'wrongfully detained' by Russia
It means the Biden administration will more aggressively work to secure her release.
Depp-Heard libel: Judge orders case to proceed
Amber Heard's team to present witnesses after more than three weeks of hearings.
Biden blasts 'radical' Roe draft, warns other rights at risk
Supreme Court justices respond to outrage by launching probe into who leaked the decision.
Body from 1980s homicide found in barrel as lake recedes
New York Times: "Had the lake never receded, we would never have discovered the body."
Body in barrel exposed as level of Nevada's Lake Mead drops
Body in barrel was found in newly exposed bottom of Nevada's Lake Mead.
JonBenet Ramsey's father wants outside agency to test DNA
The 6-year-old pageant contestant was found dead at her family's home 25 years ago.
Alaska Nazi prison gang members convicted in grisly death
All face a mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole on the murder charge.
Push to arm Ukraine putting strain on US weapons stockpile
Can the US sustain the cadence of shipping vast amounts of arms to Ukraine?
Arrest warrant for missing Alabama prison guard
Authorities say officer Vicky White participated in dangerous prisoner's escape.
NZ dollar falls to near two-year low as Wall St plunge drags shares down
A further plunge on Wall Street dragged the NZ sharemarket down nearly 1 per cent.
How Tucker Carlson reshaped Fox News - and became Trump's heir
New York Times: Night after night, Carlson weaponises viewers' fears and grievances.
Peter Thiel re-emerges as political force by bankrolling Trump-friendly Senate bids
Financial Times: Billionaire tech investor has made donations of over $15 million.
Kurt Campbell: Where NZ has been ambivalent in the past
Security expert: The long-game for the United States is what happens in the Indo Pacific.
Teacher made black pupils pick cotton in handcuffs
The teacher has been accused of making a mockery of slavery and upsetting children.
Watch: 'Blood everywhere' - mother oblivious to coyote attack on toddler
A mother was completely oblivious to the horror unfolding just a few metres behind her.
'He did not make it': Combat death puts spotlight on Americans fighting in Ukraine
Hundreds of Americans are battling Russian forces alongside Ukrainian troops.
All aboard the theological trolley: Chicago's interfaith tour
Next stop, the history of Ramadan.
Berkshire Hathaway AGM highlights challenge facing Buffett's successor
Financial Times: Gathering a reminder that conglomerate remains the Warren show.
School board member censured for 'typo' linking to porn site
She posted a link to a porn site. Then she doubled down, hitting out at the curriculum.
En plein air: NYC aims to keep outdoor lifestyle post-virus
How Covid-19 helped New Yorkers reclaim their streets.
Prime Minister set to speak at US Business Summit today
The event will explore the opportunities for Kiwi businesses with America.
Killer husband's 'pros and cons' list revealed
She typed something truly heartbreaking into her phone. Weeks later she was murdered.
Reward posted over missing Alabama prison guard and inmate
Corrections officer Vicky White vanished while escorting convicted killer in Lauderdale.
Bill Murray's admission after 'inappropriate behaviour' claims
Production of Being Mortal shut down, Murray says it's been 'quite an education'.
Ardern at US Business Summit: Explaining the bonds between NZ and US
NZ wants US back in CPTPP but not just for commercial reasons.