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US citizens cautioned China is imposing 'arbitrary detention and exit bans' on travelers.
Astronomers find hints of life on Venus
Bizarre microbes may exist in the clouds over the planet described as 'Earth's evil twin'.
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For about a week, the new mother will not leave the baby's side even to eat or drink.
Covid-19: Trump's security chief tests positive
Highest ranking official in the White House yet infected forced to self-isolate.
Covid-19: US labs buckling under pressure
Results are taking weeks to be confirmed, with fears asymptomatic cases adding to spread.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg in Washington hospital
Supreme Court Justice underwent a procedure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Leighton Smith Podcast: Is democracy under threat?
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Trump's most baffling protest moment
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Hundreds of thousands of people have turned out in mass protests.
Huge 'Black Lives Matter' mural painted on street near White House
City workers and local artists painted the words on the street leading to the White House.
Claims protesters tear-gassed to make way for Trump photo op with Bible
The President went for a walkabout after he addressed the nation
George Floyd death: Monuments defaced
Buildings and landmarks vandalised as National Guard suppresses riot in Minnesota.
Mysterious 'umbrella man' haunts riots
A shadowy figure calmly smashing windows has sparked a rash of conspiracy theories.
White House goes dark: Chaotic scenes outside President's home
Protesters set buildings and cars on fire in chaotic scenes outside White House grounds.
'We took a good thumping': Fox News reporter 'pummelled' by protesters outside White House
Shaken reporter says he was clearly targeted because of his news organisation.
Live: Riots erupt in US cities, nearly 200 arrested in Houston
Police cars have been set on fire, rioters tear gassed and violent struggles erupted.
'It was betrayal': Navy leader lashes fired captain
The handling of the USS Theodore Roosevelt virus outbreak has become an escalating crisis.
Medical masks found in cathedral crypt
The cathedral purchased them around 2006. Most of the masks will now be donated.
A delicious history: street food in Washington DC
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Embassy toilet cam case: Navy officers warned not to speculate, talk to media
"Many of you will know the former officer, and you will find the allegations distressing."
Top military brass' concerns over accused attache's attire
The uniform rumour, understood to have begun in legal circles, reached the Chief of Navy.
Support for accused top attache, NZDF emails show
But the then Chief of Navy wanted to condemn Alfred Keating's "bad behaviour".
Home detention for disgraced ex-naval officer who hid camera in embassy toilet
Alfred Keating was the face of NZ military diplomacy, negotiating and strategy to the US.
Residents nervous at drug lord's bid for early release
A ghost of an ugly crime-riddle past has been reborn, forcing a public reckoning.
No treason. No coup. Just lies: Comey hits out about Trump
COMMENT: Former FBI director James Comey writes - "the conspiracy theory makes no sense"
Trump not exonerated: Robert Mueller's parting shot as he resigns
Special counsel Robert Mueller has revealed the inner workings of his investigation.
Trump accused of being 'engaged in a coverup'; abruptly ends meeting
The President angrily pushed back on the House speaker's comments.
Spy museum's deceptive exterior true to form
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Sergeant-widow fills military bereavement gap
Army widow saw need for family support and created service to cater for it.
Watergate conspirator who linked break-in to White House dies
He died two years ago - but the news surfaced online only in March.
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