'Never!' Mum loses it over sex slang word in school library book
Furious mum storms school board meeting, rants about explicit discovery in library book.
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The woman appeared to be waving at someone moments before the train started moving.
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Macron takes on US, a big gamble even for a bold risk-taker
New York Times: France won't readily forget what it sees as an American slap in the face.
US to open borders to international travellers
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FBI swarm in search for Gabby Petito's fiance
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Aukus row: France calls off EU trade talks with Australia
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Pfizer claims Covid-19 vaccine works in children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer says it will seek US authorisation for this age group soon.
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More 12,000 migrants are camped around a bridge in Del Rio, Texas.
Gabby Petito's body found: Tragic discovery during search in forest
A body 'consistent with the description' has been found, the FBI has confirmed.
The 'Murdaugh murders': What to know about the mystery
New York Times: Unsolved killings of lawyer's family bring new scrutiny to other deaths.
Veil of secrecy at Apple cannot hide worker unrest
New York Times: Hundreds of Apple workers are complaining about their work environment.
US military jet crashes in Texas
Aircraft down in a residential area of Lake Worth, to the west of Dallas, Texas.
New York street brawl over demand for vaccine proof
Three women from Texas charged after restaurant manager allegedly punched repeatedly.
Editorial: Aukus - awkward name, awkward first steps
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Fears missing US woman could be in 'zone of death' as boyfriend disappears
Police are ramping up their search for missing woman Gabby Petito.
'A heck of a ride': World's first all-amateur space crew splashdown off Florida coast
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Dr Fauci on booster shots, vaccine mandates, and when the pandemic might end
Dr Fauci said it was not yet clear if children would need a third shot.
Gabby Petito's family claim boyfriend is 'hiding' and not missing
Attorneys for the Petito family released a statement saying: "Brian is not missing".
Photos show North Korea expanding uranium enrichment plant
The images come days after the North performed its first missile test in six months.
Opioid Crisis: Purdue Pharma profits to go to fighting epidemic
Purdue Pharma made OxyContin - the drug partly behind the US opioid epidemic.
First Gabby Petito went missing. Now her boyfriend has disappeared
The investigation is now a "multiple missing person" case, police say.
'Total destruction': US kids steal from schools then post online
The 'devious licks' challenge has gone viral on TikTok.
The sharp US pivot to Asia is throwing Europe off balance
New York Times: European leaders are being asked which side they're on.
20 years on: Robert Durst found guilty of murdering best friend
Durst was not in court for the verdict from the jury that deliberated about seven hours.
US admits drone strike in Kabul only killed civilians
The Pentagon earlier said the strike had targeted an ISIS militant.
Kate Middleton's stealthy strike back against Meghan Markle
A spate of royal appearances show the family is fighting back against the Sussexes.
'Stab in the back': France recalls ambassadors to US, Australia over AUKUS
Australia scrapped a big French submarine purchase in favour of US nuclear subs.
FDA advisers reject plan to give Pfizer booster shot to most Americans
The panel said they need more data on the third shot.
Preparing for war between US and China - what it means for NZ and Australia
Opinions on war range from very high to unlikely but NZ partners are gearing up for it.
Desperate move to save world's largest tree
Firefighters going to bizarre measures to save Earth's largest trees from wildfires.
Scale of devastation: Image reveals America's staggering death toll
The United State's staggering Covid-19 death toll has been laid bare.