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Trump defends White House redecorating – and Cheesecake Factory – from Obama's mocking
A poll found 59% said the President was spending too much time on the projects.
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Saipan residents told to shelter in place as Super Typhoon Sinlaku closes in tonight
The US has already supported a request for a federal emergency declaration.
Two US congressmen to quit amid sexual misconduct storm and expulsion push
The twin exits would leave the Republicans' narrow House majority intact.
'Titanic' statue of Trump and Epstein draws praise, scorn
It is the third Trump-Epstein installation on Washington’s National Mall.
Opinion: Trump’s Iran war will compound his affordability woes
It lessens the US President's chances for a reset with Midterm voters on the economy.
Donald J. Trump International Airport? His company trademarked it
New York Times: The Trump brand may now have yet another landing spot - US airports.
BBC argues Trump failed to prove defamation
The BBC says Donald Trump has not shown that the edited speech harmed his reputation.
Wine thieves use disguises and tricked-out coat in $63,000 heist – police
'I remember thinking to myself, ‘That coat does look a little goofy'.'
Clintons to testify on Epstein at end of February - committee chairman
Bill Clinton will testify on February 27, with Hillary Clinton appearing the day before.
Clintons now to testify in US House Epstein probe
Bill and Hillary Clinton will testify under oath on their past links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Venezuelan activist ends ‘1675 days’ of suffering in prison
Javier Tarazona's release marked the latest step to free political prisoners in Venezuela.
Major winter storm pounds US from south to northeast
At least 20 states and Washington have declared emergencies as snow falls.
Greenland, Denmark urge quick talks with US after renewed claims on island
Trump says a decision on Greenland could come in about two months.
North Korea fires missiles after US operation to oust Maduro
Kim Jong Un has ordered missile output boosted by 250% at key weapons plants.
Trump renames Kennedy arts centre after himself
Democrat Joyce Beatty says she was muted and the renaming was not unanimous.
Donald Trump Jr engaged to Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson
Donald Trump Jr, 47, proposed during a White House Christmas reception.
On The Up: 'Get that ring' - Kiwi golfer's big US college call
She will be one of 9 Kiwis in the field for February's Women’s Asia-Pacific Championship.
Child molester jailed after claiming jury was hypnotised
Wolf, formerly known as Ryan Haley, was jailed for three and a half years.
Mother of Aoraki Mt Cook climber shares life of ‘extraordinary' son and lawyer
He and Wānaka-based guide Thomas Vialletet fell near the summit on Monday.
Radio caller admits finding 'amazing' body weeks before alerting police
The remains were found in an advanced state of decomposition, police said.
Fugees rapper Pras Michél sentenced to 14 years for foreign agent scheme
Michél was found guilty of funnelling $3.5m into Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign.
Furlough confusion: Some staff told they may miss back pay despite law
Updated notices tell staff only ‘excepted’ workers will receive back pay.
Microsoft beats expectations with 18% revenue jump, but shares slide
Cloud revenue rose 26% to US$49.1b as AI demand lifted enterprise spending.
Trump's ballroom blitz upsets old guard
The $250m project will replace the White House’s entire East Wing.