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Ivana Trump lived her life in and out of the spotlight
New York Times: Ivana Trump said little about her ex when he became president.
Police threaten residents over unruly act towards tourists
Police urge angry residents to let the authorities handle any issues.
Epstein allegedly pretended to be Victoria's Secret recruiter
The convicted sex trafficker was close friends with the firm's founder Les Wexner.
Husband exposed by shock 'dead' wife lie
Dani Bose, 21, has shared the text exchange she had with the man's wife.
US tech CEO charged, for the third time, in 1992 killing
New York Times: New tests link John Woodward to the murder weapon, prosecutors say.
'It's just been hell': Life as the victim of a January 6 conspiracy theory
New York Times: Ray Epps was a zealous Trump supporter - until team Trump turned on him.
'Unhinged' Trump's plan to seize voting machines
An alternative plan included a secret second stage at the protest rally, inquiry reveals.
Judge rejects Heard's plea to set aside Depp win
Judge throws out Heard's request to set aside the US$10m awarded, but it's not over yet.
Ivanka's surprising rival emerges to become Trump's heir
There is a deep tension running through the explosive new Trump documentary.
Uvalde's new anguish: Video shows police waiting in school during shooting
Gunman carried out a massacre inside school where 19 children and two teachers died.
The extortion threat driving restaurants nuts
New York Times: Emails threaten a barrage of one-star reviews unless owners pay.
Preventative fires credited with saving Yosemite sequoias
Forest ecologist reveals how fighting fire with fire saved the world's tallest trees.
Watch: Terrifying moment pilot makes daring emergency landing on busy highway
'There were so many things that could have been catastrophic... Amazing job, no injuries.'
Jill Biden apologises after taco remark causes stir
Jill Biden apologises for her speech at the largest Hispanic civil rights organisation.
The 'Murdaugh murders': Prominent US lawyer expected to be charged over death of wife and son
New York Times: The long-running mystery could be heading for a resolution.
Tears, screaming and insults: Inside an 'unhinged' meeting to keep Trump in power
New York Times: Even by the standards of the Trump White House, this was extreme.
Pig organ transplants inch closer with testing in the dead
Scientists have transplanted pigs hearts into two brain-dead people successfully in US.
Billions at stake as Elon Musk sued
A bitter legal fight has begun, with social media giant Twitter suing the business mogul.
Fresh Nasa images: Baby stars and dancing galaxies
Astonishing beauty of deep space revealed to humanity for the first time.
International experts pick the greatest holidays of all time - part two
In part two of our series, international experts pick the greatest holidays of all time.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship booster explodes at launch site during ground test
Part of the SpaceX Starship burst into flames during launch.
Why the US may be losing the fight against monkeypox
New York Times: Monkeypox outbreak should have been relatively easy to snuff out.
First image coming from Nasa's new space telescope
Deepest view of the cosmos ever captured, close to the dawn of our universe.
Inside a Uvalde classroom: A taunting gunman and 78 minutes of terror
New York Times: A teacher who survived recounts the harrowing attack and desperate wait.
He had a dark secret. It changed his best friend's life
New York Times: They were inseparable. But one of the men wasn't who he seemed to be.
Unusual Roe vs Wade twist: Driver challenges fine, says pregnancy means two in car
Brandy Bottone, 32, plans to contest the ticket in court following ruling on Roe v Wade.
Family stunned by man's killing in 'squeegee' confrontation
A man shot and killed during a confrontation with people cleaning windshields for cash.
Can parents be held responsible for mass shootings?
New York Times: Parents of young men accused of shootings in the US have faced scrutiny.
Biden considers health emergency for women wanting abortion
US President mulls extreme measures to free up resources for women.
Shane Jones: Ardern needs to replenish Pacific kava bowl
OPINION: Former Pacific Development Ambassador calls for an end to foreign policy drift.
Daniela Elser: The one thing Prince Harry refuses to do
Opinion: The Sussexes' should heed the wisdom of their friend Oprah Winfrey.
Disneyland: How to survive a family trip to the 'House of Mouse'
From teacup rides to the Incredicoaster, there's something to keep all ages happy
Oprah Winfrey suffers family tragedy
Winfrey took to social media on Saturday to reveal the sad news.