US hospitals reeling under 45 per cent spike in Covid-19 patients
New York Times: Number of people hospitalised has climbed significantly from a month ago.
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Gulf Coast braces, again, for hurricane as Zeta takes aim
Zeta is expected to regain hurricane strength before landfall south of New Orleans.
Trump website 'seized', hackers claim to have found evidence of crimes
Hackers claim to have explosive information on Trump and his family.
'Socialist agenda': Melania slams Biden in blistering speech
Melania also took aim at media coverage of "idle gossip and palace intrigue".
NXIVM sex cult leader sentenced to 120 years in prison
"It is true I am not remorseful", Keith Raniere said before his sentencing in a US court.
Obama's new gig: Gleefully needling Trump
New York Times: The former president has been willing to throw punches on behalf of Biden.
Trump's philanthropy: Tax write-offs and claims don't always add up
New York Times: Hidden financial records cast doubt on charitable commitments.
Late US development 'could decide election'
Donald Trump's big win a week before the election could influence the final result.
Trump's Kiwi nomination for OECD top job splits political parties on NZ's support
Kiwi businessman Chris Liddell has been nominated to head up the OECD.
'Beginning of an explosion': Study shows Covid deadly for young Americans
Virus becomes likely leading cause of death among young in some regions of US, says study.
Panicked Americans prepare for the worst as gun, ammo sales soar
ANALYSIS: Americans across the political spectrum are prepping for post-election trouble.
'Pinnacle of self-dealing': Trump plans election night bash at his own hotel
The president and his party have spent over $11m at Trump-branded properties since 2017.
'A perfect storm': Rolling lockdowns impact stocks worldwide
Stocks have plummeted across the US and around the world as virus cases continue to rise.
Christmas cancelled? Santa hit by US vaccine reversal
Santa and his elves to miss out on vaccines after US plays Grinch.
All the president's debts: To whom Donald Trump owes money
The US President has debts in excess of US$1 billion.
Mystery money trail behind Barrett's Supreme Court bid
Millions of dollars behind Supreme Court nominee traced to mysterious Federalist Society.
Trump mocks Biden for calling him 'George'
US President seizes on his rival's slip up - 'he couldn't remember my name'.
Tracey Barnett: Explaining the ugly bits of the US election
OPINION: Why are American elections so confusing? Here's an explainer.
'He misspoke': Joe Biden's 60 Minutes interview screw-up
There was an awkward moment for Joe Biden during his big interview with 60 Minutes.
Jews For Trump car parade descends into conflict
Violent skirmishes have broken out between supporters and opponents of Donald Trump.
Early vote total in US already exceeds 2016
Analysts say the sizeable Democratic turnout puts pressure on Republicans to rally voters.
Bee-busters: US crews vacuum up 'murder hornets'
Crews wore protective suits and vacuumed the insects from a tree into large canisters.
Massachusetts Halloween covid spike has Salem spooked
300 years on, Salem is raising concerns over private gatherings in the witch-hunt town.
Black Washington archbishop's rise marks a historic moment
Washington DC has just appointed the first Black US prelate to become a cardinal.
Woman's crazy year-long reaction to spider bite
WARNING: Graphic. A woman documented the year-long healing process with shocking photos.
Fear and anxiety spike in virus hot spots across US
The US continues toward what will be a "dark winter" of disease and death, says Biden.
US election: How us Americans have already flunked the biggest stress test of our lives
New Zealand and all traditional friends may need to rethink their relations with the US.
Black woman shot by officer seeks justice from hospital bed
Woman shot by police is fighting 'to be strong' for her baby son.
People fear a market crash more than they have in years
Coronavirus and US election driven fears of a crash to the highest levels in many years.
Covid crisis: White House rocked by new virus cases
Staff members considered close contacts of VP Mike Pence have been diagnosed with virus.
Man arrested after he 'kidnapped' his daughters, cops find bodies of two boys
The two boys found dead are reportedly the man's sons.
The mother of the most depraved serial killer of all time
She was the model for Bates' mother in Psycho and is credited with making a monster son.
Trump's list of broken promises - it's long
Trump has learned the same hard truth that plagued his predecessors: governing isn't easy.