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With warming, snowbound Buffalo braces to find more dead
More than 30 people so far have been reported to have died because of the blizzard.
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Why travelling long-haul with a toddler was the best thing I ever did
Opinion: What started off as a trip from hell, turned into the best adventure of my life.
Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 24 lives
Millions of people have hunkered down against a deep freeze expected to claim more lives.
Deadly winter storm causes chaos in US - at least 18 dead
The storm is described as 'one of the worst in history'.
Georgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, allies
Inquiry into whether Trump, allies illegally tried to overturn 2020 election in Georgia.
After US Capitol riot, Congress born of chaos ends in achievement
A look back at a monumental two-year session for the US Congress.
Covid, bomb cyclone won’t slow Santa’s travels, US agency says
The North American Aerospace Defence Command is also responsible for tracking Santa.
US Congress approves new election rules in Capitol riot response
It's the strongest effort yet to avoid repeat of Trump’s attempt at overturning result.
Opinion: Harry and Meghan's huge new problem
The Sussexes' next Netflix project, Live to Lead, is set for release on New Year's Eve.
Queenstown neighbours fired up over American billionaire’s fireworks display
Plans for an extravagant fireworks display in rural Queenstown have outraged neighbours.
Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
The transcripts were released a day before the House's final report on the Capitol riots.
'Bomb cyclone': Massive winter storm in US causes mayhem for millions
About 60 per cent of US population is subject to a winter weather advisory or warning.
US Capitol riot report: From Trump’s lies to the ‘unimaginable’
Forward to the report says such a scene involving own president previously "unimaginable".
Trump ‘lit fire’ of insurrection: US Capitol riot final report damning
Final report by US House select committee investigating Jan 6 attack has been released.
California university apologises for prisoner experiments
Medical tests were performed on 2600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1070s.
‘I shouldn’t be here’: What it’s really like in a mass shooting
Survivors of Orlando nightclub shooting in 2016, have spoken about the killer.
NBA legend Shaq O'Neal to be made a Samoan matai
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is set to receive a Samoan chief title next year.
The mysterious case of the doctor who disappeared at sea
New York Times: Dr Marvin Moy was facing prosecution and a bitter divorce.
Stock markets' unexpected and rare end-of-year crash
Indices across the globe plunged overnight.
Kate's sad reaction to Harry and Meghan's Netflix doco
Harry and the Princess were once close friends, but it seems the show has left Kate hurt.
Inside Dolly Parton’s private 56-year marriage
The "Jolene" singer has been married for 56 years but little is known about her husband.
Taliban minister defends women’s university ban
The decree triggered a global backlash this week including in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar.
Zelenskyy’s surprise US visit was months in the making
Ukraine president visited Washington this week, first international trip since war began.
US companies turn to contract workers in face of recession fears
Financial Times: Temp numbers leap as pandemic upends employment trends.
Biden welcomes Zelenskyy to US in first trip outside Ukraine since war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was making his way to Washington.
A diminished Trump meets a damning narrative
New York Times: Trump is a significantly diminished presence on the political landscape.
Editorial: Trump's status in US politics could not be clearer
OPINION: Our editorial on the former US President's dimming future prospects.
Steep climb in teens targeted by online ‘sextortion’
FBI targets explosive increase in teenage boys being targeted online, extorted for money.
FTX founder agrees to extradition to US, will face criminal charges
The 30-year-old could potentially spend the rest of his life in jail.
Inside Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, where thousands partied near secret files
New York Times: Trump stored classified documents in high-traffic areas.