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Hank the Tank: Huge bear breaks into homes for food

The 227kg black bear has damaged more than 30 properties around Lake Tahoe.

US to impose new sanctions amid Ukraine crisis

It comes after Russia moved to recognise separatist eastern Ukraine regions.

Native American tribe grapples with missing women crisis on coast

Indigenous women go missing or are killed in this isolated expanse of Pacific coastline.

Trump's Truth Social is poised to join a crowded field

New York Times: Trump's hard-right alternative to Twitter could open next month.

Massive Ukraine explosion, rebels declare full military mobilisation

Rebel leaders in Ukraine have called the situation "critical" and announced mobilisation.

Kanye slams Kris Jenner's 'godless' boyfriend

In his latest Instagram tirade, Ye lashes out at Kris Jenner's boyfriend, Corey Gamble.

Shock death: Jeffrey Epstein's friend found dead in prison

Jean-Luc Brunel described as part of Epstein's inner circle, his "best mate" and "pimp".

Anya's legacy: Husband's hope after mum-of-three loses cancer fight

Even in her last days, Anya Reardon still had hope for the future.

'Racy and explicit': Kiwi doctor's YouTube videos banned by US school board

Influencer Dr Mama Jones moved to NZ last year.

'A lot of activity': Satellite's bird's-eye view of Ukraine crisis

Images confirm what US and other Western officials have been saying.

'Influx of sexual assault cases': US militaries dark side raises, yet again

Toxic culture in US military as reports of sexual assaults increase sharply.

Masks on planes will 'stay forever' says airline CEO

Covid-19 protocols may be with us long after the pandemic.

Florida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuce

Starving manatees fed over 25 tons of lettuce by humans seems to help recovery.

'Under the stairwell': Girl missing for 2 years found at grandparent's home

Paislee was found after an officer felt there was something strange about the staircase.

Trump's White House visitor logs to be released

Trump's claim of executive privilege fails - his visitors on day of riot will be revealed.

Bob Saget's family blocks release of autopsy records

Lawsuit to prevent medical reports or photos from comedian's death from being made public.

Russia's secret weapon in Ukraine crisis

Kremlin officials mock US and Nato concerns as military pressure continues to pile on.

Announcement of Jacinda Ardern's Harvard speech hijacked

One person simply asked if it was a 'joke' while another said 'read the room'.