Split verdict in referendum on Trump
The most consequential midterm elections in modern times came to a dramatic finish.
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Battleground USA: In the middle of Midterm mayhem
Midterms touted as most important election of a generation as Republicans defect.
The mermaids who protect our environment
Mermaids are real and they work hard to entertain us and preserve our marine environment.
Yoga class shooting: 'Misogynistic' suspect had history of groping women
The man walked into a yoga class and opened fire, shooting six people and killing two.
Schoolgirls planned to kill classmates, drink their blood
Girls wanted to go to hell "so they could be with Satan".
Family's moving obituary for mum goes viral
"This disease would not let her go until she was gone."
Travellers and lucky weatherman escape worst of Florida storm
After brush with disaster, it appears to be business as usual for travellers in the state.
Photos reveal devastation of supercharged Hurricane Michael
One man and an 11-year-old girl killed after 250km/h winds swept the region.
In the crosshairs of Hurricane Michael
Plenty of people are trying to survive Hurricane Michael by staying put.
'Worst ever': Hurricane Michael intensifies as it lashes Florida
Hurricane intensifying as it hurtles towards landfall in Northern Florida.
Michael strengthens into a hurricane, menaces Florida
A new weather system is threatening the southern United States this week.
Good Samaritan killed, has car stolen after helping stranded driver
A good Samaritan was killed after stopping to help a stranded driver in Florida.
Veteran killed in murder-for-hire plot
A veteran pulled over to help a stuck truck. Its driver was a hit man hired to kill him.
Suspect flees from police into toxic algae - then desperately pleads for help
The suspect was retching and pleading for help after fleeing into toxic algae.
'No one deserves to die over playing a videogame'
Gamers tell of panic as gunman opens fire at Florida tournament.
Florida gun rampage: Gamer murdered rivals after losing
David Katz went on a mass shooting rampage after losing the gaming tournament.
'Multiple fatalities': Mass shooting at Florida video gaming tournament
Witnesses report several people wounded.
'Kill me,' high school shooter pleaded after rampage
High school gunman's legal team fought to keep interview transcript secret.
Shark-napping: Thieves take off with shark in baby stroller
There is happy ending with the shark found alive and returned to San Antonio Aquarium.
Florida man makes beer run with gator in hand
The man is holding the gator casually in his arm as he grabs a 12-pack.
Woman gives birth early - after policewoman allegedly kicked her in stomach
"I saw red," the off-duty officer told responding police after the encounter.
Man 'used a balloon to fake his murder'
After first being perplexed, police conclude it was an elaborately staged suicide.
'Shark attack capital of the world': two bites just minutes apart
Two attacks just five minutes apart in the 'shark attack capital of the world'.
Zip line fails over alligator pit, stranding father and son
"Think you're having a bad day? Lemme show you what a real bad day looks like."
An alligator trapped a teenage girl in a tree. Then a deputy arrived with an AR-15
'My daughter is stuck in a fricking tree and there are gators surrounding her'.
Woman brings 'foil wrapped' cocaine to Jury Service
The Florida woman was arrested for arriving to Jury Service with cocaine in her pockets.
Man had police test his meth, saying he wanted to 'press charges' against dealer
Detectives told the man they could test the illegal drug - then arrested him.
Muslim students attacked at McDonald's: 'You don't deserve American food!'
Muslim students were attacked at a McDonald's in the U.S.
Man punches pregnant woman and service dog on flight
The man accused the woman of letting the dog "take up more room than it deserved".
DUI suspect smiles for mug shot after deadly crash
"She has no remorse for what she did at all."
Parkland students react to Texas shooting on social media
Survivors of mass school shooting in February have come out in support of Texas victims.
'Coward' cop gets pension, angering slain students' parents
Deputy who waited outside school as shooter killed 17 is getting his full pension.
Exploding e-cigarette kills man
Pieces of e-cigarette flew into Tallmadge D'Elia's head and device started fire in house.