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Trucks carrying aid for the Gaza Strip have rolled across a newly built US pier.
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Some question whether he was given preferential treatment because of his fame.
The last pandas at any US zoo expected to leave for China
The last US zoo to have pandas is preparing to say goodbye to their four giant bears.
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Defence argued Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen was a serial fabulist.
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Barge slams into Texas bridge, causes oil spill
Video shows splotches of oil that spilled from the barge into Galveston Bay.
On Instagram, a jewellery ad draws solicitations for sex with a 5-year-old
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Man faces life in jail after disturbing confession in police job interview
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Opinion: Why is NZ taking so long to make a call on Aukus?
OPINION: New Zealand has been actively exploring joining Aukus for more than a year.
'Calculating killer or damsel in distress?' The trial transfixing a US city
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Biden administration to send $1b more in weapons, ammo to Israel
There was no immediate indication when the arms would be sent.
Trump trial: Cohen tells jurors of Oval Office deal to pay back hush money
New York Times: Cohen told court of an arrangement struck in the White House with Trump.
Survey finds 8000 US women obtain abortion pills each month despite bans
The research was conducted for the Society of Family Planning.
Fast food forever: How McHaters lost the culture war
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US completing a pier to bring aid to Gaza, danger and uncertainty lie ahead
Relief groups point to dangers ahead for aid delivery teams as fighting surges.
Electrics on cargo ship already faulty before bridge collapse
The Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before it hit the bridge.
The 54 celebrities, executives and allies on Trump’s ‘close contacts’ list
New York Times: The list emerged at Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan.
Australian cities, universities brace for pro-Palestine protests
Activists encouraging supporters not to 'let things calm down'.
'So I raped you': Accused rapist caught after three-year search
Thomas Cleary allegedly stalked and raped a US university student in 2013.
Teens expelled for 'blackface' win $1m payout after proving it was an acne mask
The school expelled them for racism. Turns out the school got it very wrong.
Baltimore bridge: As work continues to remove cargo ship, what about its crew?
The Dali's crew have spent 49 days confined to a hulking, motionless cargo vessel.
Melinda French Gates resigns as co-chair of Gates Foundation
Financial Times: Decision to leave comes three years after divorce from Bill Gates.
Trump stays calm in court. His emails tell a different story
New York Times: Trump's campaign has sent a blitz of emails about court proceedings.
Celebrity pathologist who argued more than one shooter killed JFK, has died
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Workers in Atlantic City casino smoking lawsuit decry ‘poisonous’ workplace
Casino workers asked a judge to ban smoking in the gambling halls, citing toxic effects.
'Stop this from getting out': Cohen directly implicates Trump at hush-money trial
Michael Cohen is directly implicating the former President in a hush-money scheme.
Can Europe’s economy ever hope to rival the US again?
Financial Times: Worried EU policymakers are searching for ways to inject some dynamism.
Airlines fight 'junk fees' rule, sue US government for right to charge seat selection
Airlines strike back in the war on hidden fees.