US gaming shop employee fatally shoots fleeing Pokemon card thief
The man attempted to steal five boxes of the 'ultra-premium' trading cards.
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Trump's former lawyer pleads guilty over 2020 election interference
Sidney Powell will serve six years probation and testify in future trials.
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In Tel Aviv, Biden’s embrace of Israel came with a gentle warning
New York Times: Biden warned not to let overwhelming grief drive the country too far.
US vetoes UN resolution condemning all violence against civilians in war
US says it's too early to craft an appropriate Security Council response to the crisis.
Fugees rapper Prakazrel 'Pras' Michel pushes for new trial
Attorney for a Fugees rapper Pras allegedly bungled closing arguments using AI program.
Suspect admits he murdered missing student Natalee Holloway
The chief suspect in the murder of US student Natalee Holloway has confessed.
Starbucks barista's secret note to 18yo customer stuns
A barista's secret note to a female customer has sparked heated debate.
Drone attack on base hosting US troops intercepted in Iraq
Armed groups were on alert and prepared to join the wider battle against Israel.
Israel-Hamas war: Jordan warns Middle East is at edge of ‘abyss’
Financial Times: The US has deployed two aircraft carrier strike groups to the region.
War between Israel and Hamas raises fears about rising US hostility
Crimes against US Jewish communities escalate when conflict erupts in the Middle East.
'We are just humans': Palestinian boy murdered in 'brutal' hate crime in US
A 71-year-old Illinois man has appeared in court on murder and hate crime charges.
US landlord charged with killing Muslim boy in alleged hate crime motivated by Israel-Hamas war
A woman had called 911 to report that her landlord had attacked her.
Owners of California home day care arrested after two toddlers drown
Two woman could face charges including neglect of children resulting in death.
US man left reeling after receiving accidental $2.4m speeding ticket
The man was pulled over for driving 145km/h in an 89km/h zone.
Biden discusses support for humanitarian aid to Gaza with Palestinian president
Joe Biden affirmed his support for efforts to protect civilians.
Israel-Hamas war: A look at what assistance the US is providing
Scores of aircraft are heading to US military bases around the Middle East.
'This is my legacy now': US woman sentenced to 30 years for murder of 4-month-old in her childcare centre
'There is no remorse,' the baby’s mother said.
Oscar-nominated 'Carrie' actress Piper Laurie dies at 91
The strong-willed actress was a three-time Oscar nominee.
Israel Hamas war: US top diplomat calls for protecting civilians
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal.
Montana man to return home weeks after grizzly bear bit off jaw
Man looks forward to returning to the outdoors when he returns home.
NYC officers won’t face charges in death of man who caught fire after being shot with stun gun
Jason Jones was taken off life support in 2021 after six weeks in intensive care.
'Thrilling': Nasa spacecraft launched to mysterious rare metal asteroid
Nasa’s Psyche spacecraft rocketed away on Friday on a six-year journey.
Released 911 calls from within the deadly Maui wildfires reveal terror and panic amid escape
Dispatchers inundated with calls became increasingly powerless to provide help.
Experts say Hamas and Israel are both committing war crimes in their fight
The attacks have killed more than 1300 people in Israel, including 247 soldiers.
Idaho killings: When the world’s obsession with true crime meets a mother’s grief
NYT: Her son's murder captivated the true crime community. Then she went to CrimeCon.
Israel orders evacuation of northern Gaza within 24 hours, UN says
Israel says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.
The remaking of The Wall Street Journal
New York Times: The top editor is moving away from some of the organisation’s traditions.
US inflation eased slightly as price increases extend slow descent
Measures of US inflation barely declined in September.
US car salvage industry braced for impending bounty of junk EVs
Financial Times: Companies that wrench apart and shred old cars prepare for big change.
'Gross neglect of duty': US judge sends over 500 highly inappropriate texts during toddler murder trial
The judge’s texts included mocking the prosecutor and calling a key witness a liar.
US man uses pandemic relief funds to clear his name of cold-case murder
After more than two decades behind bars, the 65-year-old has walked free.