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Hezbollah tells US to halt Israel's Gaza attack to prevent regional war
The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah has warned the United States that preventing a regional conflict depended on stopping the Israeli attack on Gaza, saying fighting on the Lebanese front could turn…
US judge killed outside his home; suspect was in divorce case
A Maryland judge was fatally shot in his driveway, police say, triggering a manhunt for a suspect authorities say was involved in a divorce case heard in the judge's court earlier in the day.
Donald Trump found liable for fraud - judge
A judge has found Donald Trump and his family business fraudulently inflated the value of his assets, in a major defeat that could hamper the former US president's ability to do business in the state.
Striking Hollywood writers reach tentative deal with studios
Hollywood's writers union said it reached a preliminary labour agreement with major studios on Sunday, a deal expected to end one of two strikes that have halted most film and television production…
How the fentanyl crisis' fourth wave has hit every corner of the US
More Americans than ever are dying from fentanyl overdoses as the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic crashes through every community, in every corner of the country.
Prosecutor asks for gag order on Donald Trump
The prosecutor leading the federal election meddling case against Donald Trump has asked a judge to place him under a gag order.
Storm Hilary moves north after drenching Southern California, Southwest
Storm Hilary flooded streets, downed power lines and triggered mudslides across Southern California on Monday, but no US deaths were attributed to the storm and fears of disaster have dissipated.
Govt and BlackRock aiming at 100% clean energy: What is BlackRock?
Analysis - BlackRock is setting up a $2 billion fund with the government to invest in green energy - but what is BlackRock?
US scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough, increase power output
US scientists have achieved net energy gain in a fusion reaction for the second time since December.
Donald Trump targets DC judge in 2020 election case
Trump targeted the federal judge assigned to the case charging him with seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election, as his lawyer argued that actions he took after his loss were just "asks".
Judge orders three of Newburgh Four released, over bomb plot
Three men convicted of plotting to blow up New York synagogues and shoot down planes have been ordered released from prison after a judge said they had been manipulated by the FBI.
North Korea shows off ballistic missiles, drones at night-time parade
A Chinese and Russian presence at a North Korean parade including UN-banned ballistic missiles is a shift from Beijing and Moscow's previous efforts to distance themselves from their neighbour's…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's endgame for NZ
Opinion - As the US Secretary of State and Australian PM visit, it seems inevitable that NZ's potential role in the AUKUS defence pact will be up for discussion in closed-door meetings, Geoffrey…
Trump Mar-a-Lago classified files case: Judge sets 20 May trial date
The high-profile case will begin with the election campaign in full swing.
Architect held in Long Island serial killer case
Police have been working for over a decade to solve the murders of 11 victims in Long Island.
US Supreme Court deals blow to LGBT rights in web designer case
In a blow to LGBT rights, the US Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled the constitutional right to free speech allows certain businesses to refuse to provide services for same-sex weddings.
US activists rally a year after Supreme Court allowed abortion bans
Abortion rights supporters and opponents held duelling rallies across the US on the anniversary of a court decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that had legalised the procedure nationwide.
Rapinoe and Morgan named for fourth World Cup
Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan will play in their fourth Women's World Cup alongside a number of new faces in the USA side.
Two Megaupload executives sentenced to jail
The police say today's sentencing of two key figures in the Megaupload case reflects years of work by investigators in New Zealand and the United States.
Russia says US hacked thousands of Apple phones to spy
Russia says it has uncovered an American espionage operation made up of thousands of iPhones using sophisticated surveillance software.