Seattle's virus success shows US what could have been
New York Times: If the US kept pace with Seattle, they could have avoided 300,000 deaths.
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America is sitting on tens of millions of vaccine doses the world needs
New York Times: Tens of millions of doses are sitting idly in US manufacturing facilities.
'Collective sacrifice': Biden marks one year since pandemic began
Covid-19 has killed more than 530,000 Americans and disrupted the lives of countless more.
Joseph Parker named as sports star police linked to drug conspiracy
The Supreme Court ruled to publicly name the prominent sportsman this week.
Surge in children at US border as thousands seek entry
The number of kids crossing by themselves has risen 60 per cent.
Michelle Obama hooked on knitting, thinking about retiring
The 57-year-old former first lady is working at a more sedate pace on a project for Barack
Biden's first 50 days: Where he stands on key promises
A look at the new US administration's goals and accomplishments.
Murder mystery: Sheriff reopens case of teen found rolled inside gym mat
Parents of the victim have long insisted he was slain & are grateful case has fresh start.
Merrick Garland confirmed as US Attorney General
The US Senate confirmation was strongly bipartisan: a vote of 70-30.
DNA test uncovers grim family secret
Kathy wondered who her real father was – an at-home test uncovered a grisly truth.
Complaints of emotional abuse roil synchronised swimming
New York Times: More than 100 athletes from a dozen nations spill the ugly truth.
Trump, hungry for power, tries to wrestle away GOP fundraising
New York Times: Trump urged backers to send donations to his new political committee.
'Cruel and unconstitutional': US state bans nearly all abortions
Political opponents and activists have slammed the move.
Woman charged with murder after stillbirth released from jail
The 26yo has been in jail since 2019 after her stillborn baby tested positive for meth.
Ardern and US Vice President Kamala Harris address European MPs
The pair made addresses to mark international woman's day
Twitter sues Texas AG for retaliating against Trump ban
Twitter banned former President Donald Trump following the insurrection at the US Capitol.
Reporter on trial following arrest at BLM march
Global interest as journalist arrested at Black Lives Matter protest goes on trial in US.
Trump demands Republicans stop using his name to raise money
The RNC hits back, saying it "has every right to refer to public figures".
US presents warring Afghan sides with peace agreement
The document envisions a reconciliation commission aimed at healing 42 years of conflict.
Not worth it: Pandemic breaks US Spring Breakers
It was going to be a "last hurrah-type getaway," she said, "but then the world ended."
How do Silicon Valley techies celebrate getting rich in a pandemic?
New York Times: Not by buying airplanes.
Claimed value of sleepy New York estate could come to haunt Trump
A century-old estate could end up being one of Trump's bigger legal nightmares.
Serena Williams' message of solidarity to Meghan
Celebrities, activists and sport stars have expressed their support for Meghan.
'At your age, it's the vaccine or the grave'
New York Times: A nurse has been on a crusade to overcome vaccine resistance.
FBI finds contact between Proud Boys member and Trump associate before riot
New York Times: The pair were in communication in the days before the Capitol riot.
Watch: Children burn masks at US coronavirus protest
Kids were heard saying 'Feed them to the fire' and 'We don't want them in our lives'.
Trial of US cop charged in George Floyd death set to begin
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter.
A governor in isolation: How Andrew Cuomo lost his grip on New York
New York Times: Andrew Cuomo is navigating the biggest crises of his political life.
Capitol rioter begs: 'Send me home to mum'
Youngest Capitol rioter to be imprisoned has begged a judge to send him home to his mum.
'I've never seen anything like this': Chaos strikes global shipping
New York Times: 'Everybody wants everything. The infrastructure can't keep up.'
'Together we stand!': Panicked messages reveal terror, chaos at US Capitol
At 2.14pm on January 6, a police message screamed "CAPITOL HAS BEEN BREACHED."
Meghan 'called all the PR shots' - royal source
Royal sources claim Meghan Markle had "full control" of her interviews.
Is 'WandaVision' the perfect pandemic parable?
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Not today, Satan: Devil unlucky in love after underground encounter
The Prince of Darkness was just looking for romance - it didn't end well.