'The volume is just incredible': US funeral homes run out of space
Mortuaries are being inundated as the US nears a grim tally of 350,000 Covid deaths.
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House Speaker's home was targeted with a pig's head and fake blood.
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Mike Pence will declare the winner of the White House race.
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New York Times: Rudy danced, Don Jr enthused and nobody mentioned the C word.
US court clears way for execution of woman who cut baby from womb
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The real X-Files: US Government set to reveal UFO secrets
The Pentagon will be compelled to report on its UFO secrets following hints from Trump.
Congress overrides Trump for first time in four years
Trump had lashed out at GOP lawmakers on Twitter, calling them 'weak'.
Outrageous mother-in-law interrupts her son's wedding
Guests were horrified as the mother-of-the-groom threatened the happy couple.
Trump or bust: Rebel Republicans set for January 6 showdown
140 Republicans are set to back Trump's 'dangerous ploy' despite senior leaders' warnings.
Grim new low: LA calls in National Guard to remove bodies of Covid victims
Public health agency warns that 'every 10 minutes someone dies of Covid-19 in LA County'.
Trump's NYE message: 'It's so easy if you know what you're doing'
Donald Trump posts a bombastic five-minute video after returning early to the White House.
Pfizer questions UK move to lengthen gap between Covid vaccine doses
Financial Times: Intervention from pharma group comes as global hospitalisations continue.
Tougher Covid testing rules for British and US arrivals
Arrivals to NZ from Britain and US will from today require an extra Covid test on day 1.
25 days that changed the world: How Covid could have been stopped, and wasn't
New York Times: So far, Covid-19 has killed 1.8m people. It didn't have to be this way.
Trump cuts holiday short in abrupt change of schedule
The change means he'll skip the glitzy New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago.
America's worst serial killer dies after confessing to 93 murders
For 35 years, Samuel Little targeted women on the margins of society.
'As heartless as it gets': Preschooler dumped in cemetery with pet dog
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Dick Brass: Fireworks likely in season finale of The Trump Show
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Nurse tests positive for Covid days after vaccine - but that's what experts expect
A health expert says he isn't surprised and the result is 'not unexpected'.
'Republicans, child murderers, turkeys' - US judge mocks Trump's pardons
A senior US judge was asked about the President's pardon spree. He didn't hold back.
US congressman dies from Covid days before being sworn in
Luke Letlow, 41, was Louisiana's newest Republican member of the US House.
'It's gonna take years': Biden slams slow vaccine rollout
President Donald Trump says distribution is a state responsibility.
Child labour in palm oil industry tied to US Girl Scout cookies
A key ingredient in the popular cookies is highly controversial.
First case of UK Covid mutant strain found in US
The US state of Colorado has recorded its first case of the mutant UK Covid-19 strain.
Global banks generate record $174 billion fee haul in 2020
Investment banks had a record year despite the pandemic.
Covid-19: Prisoner survives execution, succumbs to virus
Lethal injection attempts were called off after two hours trying to find a suitable vein.
Trump lashes out after being voted down
Overridden US President vents fury at "weak and tired Republican leadership".
Nashville bomber left hints of plan
Anthony Quinn Warner gave away his car and home for free before the bombing.
'Just ridiculous': Alec Baldwin blasts Twitter users over wife drama
Hilaria Baldwin revealed that she has been misrepresenting her heritage for years.
Judge rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's bail bid
She was charged with recruiting three teenagers for Epstein to sexually abuse.
US police officer fired over fatal shooting of black man
Police officer Adam Coy remains under criminal investigation for last week's shooting.
Trump's major health fear after 'finally realising' he lost election
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Bill Barr leaves a legacy defined by Trump
New York Times: US Attorney General William Barr will be inexorably tied to Donald Trump.