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Explainer: Ghislaine Maxwell trial - what's happening?
With just days left in the trial, it's time to take stock of developments.
Triple-vaxed Elizabeth Warren says she has Covid
The US Senator has tested positive for Covid-19 in a breakthrough case.
Covid-19 threatens dreams of a 'normal' Christmas in the US, again
Indoor events are being cancelled and mobile morgues ordered in a devastating deja-vu.
50 years after stealing artefacts from a dozen museums, this thief will spend one day in jail
Despite pleading guilty to stealing 15 artefacts, the thief will spend one day in jail.
Ghislaine Maxwell trial: 'I wanted to see my tormentor'
Sarah Ransome travelled from her home in England to New York to face Maxwell in court.
Unfulfilled promise: They put their hopes in a football school and ended up with nothing
New York Times: School recruited players with talk of academic help and a path to glory.
Surging Covid cases in US and Europe bring a 2020 feel to the end of 2021
New Omicron variant threatens to wipe out a second holiday season in Europe.
TikTok posts referencing violence raise anxiety at schools
Viral TikTok posts have pushed up anxiety levels at schools across the United States.
Meadows and the band of loyalists: How they fought to keep Trump in power
New York Times: Small circle of Republicans attempted to overturn the 2020 election.
As virus cases surge, New Yorkers feel a familiar anxiety
NY Times: Vaccinated residents who had embraced a return to some normalcy are unsettled.
In a small Kentucky town, the candle factory was a lifeline for its workers
New York Times: Company faces intense scrutiny in the storm's aftermath.
'Planning is important': With parent consent, a plan to vaccinate kids
The Pfizer vaccine for children is a lower dosage than the one used in current rollout.
The photos Ghislaine Maxwell didn't want the jury to see
New York Times: Defence lawyers objected to the photographs being shown in court.
US woman baffled by Aussie laundry method - and Kiwis do it too
Woman goes viral after asking for a "please explain" from our Aussie neighbours.
US state plans bear hunt, ending protection for grizzlies
Grizzlies in the region have been protected since 1975.
Ex-Epstein worker says she 'never' saw misconduct by Maxwell
The defence case is expected to last for two days.
Facing subpoenas, Trump allies try to run out the clock on Democrats
New York Times: Trump and his allies are proving adept at withholding information.
Recapping the biggest news stories of 2021
In the Loop wraps up with a look back at the big events of 2021.
How a Kennedy built an anti-vaccine juggernaut amid Covid-19
Robert F Kennedy Jr's anti-vaccine group has thrived during the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Frankie': Human remains found identified as former band member
Human remains found nearly 40 years ago in a garbage bag have been identified.
Put these 10 North America must-dos on your 2022 travel list
From the top of Canada to the US' southern reaches, see the very best of North America.
Kentucky tornado: Cul-de-sac in ruins, families count their dead
'Every time I see this, and I hear about those kids, I think about mine.'
Putin and Xi show united front amid rising tensions with US
New York Times: Putin and Xi sought mutual support in their conflicts with the West.
Super Cool: Check out this Swedish Icehotel - before it melts
Here for a good time but not a long time, this epic icehotel will only last till Spring.
Women challenge requirement to 'cover up' at the beach
Women are required to cover up to "protect public sensibilities".
US Federal Reserve will cut back stimulus amid inflation concerns
Federal Reserve officials suggested three hikes in 2022.
He was convicted of raping Alice Sebold. Then the case unravelled
New York Times: He was exonerated of the 1981 rape. But why did it take so long?
They said the tornado would hit at 9:30. It hit at 9:30
New York Times: Despite advances in forecasting, tornadoes still have deadly consequences.
UK highest court rejects case for gender-neutral passports
British activist warns UK's ruling puts them "on the wrong side of history."
Nasa spacecraft 'touches' sun for first time
Nasa's Parker Solar Probe plunges through unexplored solar corona.
Trump fraud inquiry's focus: Did he mislead his own accountants?
New York Times: Investigations zeroing in on information Trump shared about asset value.
Employee says she risked disciplinary action if she left work because of tornado
Eight workers at the Kentucky candle factory were killed by the tornado.
US to hit a tragic milestone by the end of 2021
A year that promised safety of vaccines will leave many families grieving this Christmas.