US midterms: Democrats show surprising strength as control hangs in the balance
Control of US Congress hangs in the balance tonight.
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It was a chilling echo of the calls for the speaker during the Jan 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
'None of this is normal or acceptable': US Capitol riot hearing on Trump's behaviour
The panel into deadly Capitol riot is summing up at last hearing of year before midterms.
Man rams Capitol barrier before killing himself
Driver crashes into barricade and vehicle is engulfed in flames before he begins shooting.
Xi warns Biden not to 'play with fire' over Taiwan
Taiwan has once again emerged as a key point of tension in the US-China relationship.
'Attacking and taking over': Prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for Jan 6 rioter
It would be the longest sentence meted out to those convicted of storming the US Capitol.
'Unhinged' Trump's plan to seize voting machines
An alternative plan included a secret second stage at the protest rally, inquiry reveals.
Capitol riot: Aide testifies Trump wanted metal detectors turned off
Explosive testimony reveals Trump's staff predicted there would be violence.
NZ health sector may see influx of US doctors after abortion ruling - agency
Accent Health Recruitment has been flooded with inquiries since the decision.
Abortion battleground shifts to US courthouses
Opposing forces descend on courts to try and enforce or delay Stateside bans.
Surprise evidence: Capitol riot panel called back
Committee's about turn to Congress after leaving Washington for a two-week recess.
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'Enough evidence' to criminally indict Donald Trump over Capitol riot
Members of the US House committee said the Justice Department should act.
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Range of topics raised at White House meeting - the first for a NZ PM since 2014.
PM's plane breaks down in Washington, third Covid case among entourage
Another positive case emerges in travelling group ahead of White House visit.
Biden hopes for 'rational' Republican response on guns
US President says Second Amendment, the right to bear arms, was 'never absolute'.
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Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty
The man claimed he was only "following presidential orders" from Donald Trump.
Donald Trump: I regret not marching on the US Capitol
Former president teases return to White House, saying things are "boring" in his absence.
Eight-hour gap in Trump's records on day of riot
White House phone records absent from 11am-7pm on day of Capitol insurrection.
China militarises islands built in South China Sea
Artificial isles bristle with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, says US general.
Trump's old stomping ground now open for free tours
After being shuttered for over a year, this landmark is back open to the public.
Putin outlines his demands, pulls diplomats from Ukraine after threats
Russian leader insists on an end to Ukraine's Nato membership bid.
Trump's White House visitor logs to be released
Trump's claim of executive privilege fails - his visitors on day of riot will be revealed.
Unvaccinated Sarah Palin tests positive
The ex-Alaska governor last month said she'd get vaccinated 'over my dead body'.
Biden: Trump supporters 'held a dagger to the throat of democracy'
US President, on a year since Capitol riot: "We are in a battle for the soul of America."
Capitol rioters' tears, remorse don't spare them from jail
So far, 71 people have been sentenced for riot-related crimes.
Just plain thong: Man banned from flight for provocative face mask
One man's homemade mask doesn't quite fit the bill.
Owner burns down house as bid to smoke out snakes goes wrong
The homeowner caught the house on fire, causing about $1 million in damage.
Horned US Capitol rioter jailed
Three-year prison sentence for distinctive looking 'Trump-smitten' rioter Jacob Chansley.
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