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Helene death toll climbs to at least 43 with fatalities reported in 5 US states
Storm downgraded to a tropical depression after wreaking havoc in Florida and Carolinas.
Israel claims to target Hezbollah’s leader in massive Beirut airstrike, casualties reported
Large blasts rock Beirut; US denies prior knowledge of strike in Lebanon.
'Don’t kill me for the heck of it': US inmate's plea to Governor before execution
Two killings bring the total number of executions this year in the United States to 18.
‘Extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida
More than a million homes without power as Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida.
World’s first 3D-printed hotel takes shape in Texas
The technology allows for unprecedented creativity, says hotel owner.
Cheap flights and deleted texts: 10 takeaways from the New York Mayor indictment
New York Times: Indictment includes revelations that range from amusing to horrifying.
'Disorganised circus': US police officer gets stuck to MRI machine
LAPD's mishap leads to costly damages, lawsuit filed.
Hurricane Helene intensifies: Florida braces for deadly storm surge
'A really unsurvivable scenario is going to play out.'
Amid online backlash Chappell Roan confirms she will vote for Kamala Harris
Star refused to endorse the VP and criticised the Democratic Party.
'Best obit ever': Man's 'hilarious' and heart-warming obituary goes viral
The hilariously self-deprecating obituary has been appreciated by thousands.
Potentially ‘catastrophic’ cyclone on collision course with Florida coast
Hurricane Helene has rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm.
Trump and Harris clash over economy and tariffs as election race heats up
Trump vows to blow Iran to smithereens amid threats as Harris criticises his tariff plans.
'You should probably see it': Cast of Monsters address Erik Menendez criticism
'You should probably see it before you speak out again.'
Secret Service agent stuck on drone helpline during Trump assassination attempt
Multiple security failures at July rally were ‘foreseeable’ and ‘preventable', report.
Why can't we get the kind of long-term mortgages with low break fees common in the US?
Not all countries have the scale and size to make long-term fixes.
Titan tragedy: How OceanGate tried to bypass safety regulations
Coast Guard probes Titan tragedy; a report is expected after hearings conclude this week.
US airman carries injured hiker down mountain, earns medal for bravery
An elderly US woman had a lucky escape after breaking her leg on a hike.
Two passengers injured as United Airlines flight averts midair collision
The US Federal Aviation Authority is investigating.
Health warning as woman dies from mosquito-borne virus
The patient was diagnosed only three days before she died.
McMillionaires: The McDonald's franchisee power list
Seven entities own more than 20 of the 180 outlets. We name them.
Alex Jones’ Infowars will be auctioned off to pay Sandy Hook families
New York Times: A sale could determine the conspiracy theorist’s fate as a broadcaster.
'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket
'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.
Strange cellmates in a US jail: Sean Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried
New York Times: Sean Combs is in the same dormitory-style room as the crypto mogul.
Man indicted for attempted assassination of Trump at Florida golf course
Prosecutors allege Routh planned Trump’s assassination; evidence includes a letter.
First death in Sarco suicide pod sparks arrests in Switzerland
First US death from Sarco suicide pod; two arrested in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Prosecutors say evidence clears him. He’s set to be executed today.
Felicia was stabbed to death in 1998. New evidence could clear the man to be executed.
Watch: 'We got her': Dramatic moment rescuers find little girl missing in the woods
'She's awake! She's alive! We got her!'
'She deserved the purse': Mum's anonymous act of kindness goes viral
A discovery in a baby aisle reminded one woman how much mothers sacrifice.
Inside Donald Trump’s imaginary and frightening world
Trump's claims of imminent war and crime evoke fear, but many lack evidence, say critics.
Trumponomics: The radical plan that would reshape America’s economy
Financial Times: Critics warn bid to boost manufacturing could cause tensions.
Trump assassination plotter's chilling letter revealed in court
Suspect Ryan Routh wrote, 'I'm sorry I failed you'.
Where joy meets anger: Harris and Trump battle for undecided voters
New York Times: The allegiances of this group of voters are up for grabs.