Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new Covid cases
Florida reports the highest cases in one-day since the start of the pandemic.
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US places more sanctions on Cuba following protests
'We hear the cries of freedom coming from the island:' President Joe Biden.
Disney to require employees to get Covid jab
It is the latest US corporation to mandate Covid vaccines for its employees.
'Like going 20 rounds with Mike Tyson': Six young Kiwi athletes in US infected with Covid
The Kiwis attend different universities and met at an Airbnb in Arizona.
Mexico suffers bloody fallout of cartel rivalry
Mexico's two strongest cartels are locked in a battle for control.
Search for bodies concludes at Miami building collapse site, 97 dead
It's been a month of painstaking work removing layers of dangerous debris.
Kim's surprise appearance with Kanye
Kim Kardashian flew to Atlanta to support her estranged husband's latest venture.
'Risk is being minimised': Foreign navy crew allowed on shore without MIQ
The Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Calgary will visit Auckland in early August.
Kiwi man shot in attempted US kidnapping reaches plea deal
He groomed her, then headed to the US to carry out his vile plan.
Death Valley records highest temperature on Earth in 100 years
The staggering high of 54C is the hottest recorded temperature since 1913.
Watch: Gulf of Mexico on fire after gas pipeline rupture
The accident saw balls of flame boiling up from below the gulf's surface.
'Exhausted': Husband charged with murder after shooting of wife of 57 years
John Kotopka's wife had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease two years ago.
Trump Organisation and CFO charged over alleged tax crimes
Trump's company charged on what prosecutor calls a 'sweeping and audacious' tax fraud.
Toddler torched: Wyoming man 'could face death penalty'
Wyatt Dean Lamb faces charges of first-degree murder and child abuse.
'Mass murder': Indigenous group finds more remains of native Canadians
Indigenous leaders call for church to be held accountable for attempted 'genocide'.
Freed Bill Cosby flashes victory sign, cleared of sex crime
Stunning reversal of fortune sees 'America's Dad' walk free from jail today.
Actor sentenced in cult sex-slave case
Smallville actor Allison Mack was part of the scandal-ridden, cult-like NXIVM group.
Miami tragedy: Mystery calls coming 'from under rubble'
Daughter receives at least 20 calls from her parents' landline since the disaster.
'It's not enough': Families frustrated at condo collapse delays, 9 confirmed dead
Some relatives have been frustrated with the pace of rescue efforts.
Before Miami building collapse, owners were warned of needed repairs
Warnings were given that millions of dollars needed to be spent on the high-rise.
'No longer between cartels' Disappearances in Mexico rise, as public targeted
'It's no longer between the cartels, they are attacking the public.'
Trump's company faces potential criminal charges
Charges could be filed against the Trump Organisation as early as next week.
Killer cop Chauvin sentenced to 22 years for Floyd's death
Three other officers at the scene of the killing are scheduled for trial in March.
'Crime against humanity': 600 bodies found at Indigenous school
Ground-penetrating radar resulted in 751 ''hits,'' indicating at least 600 bodies.
Kiwi accused of drowning wife: Murder charge dropped
Years of legal proceedings against Peter Beckett end with the murder charge being dropped.
Bandit responsible for vehicle break-ins is a black bear
Home-security footage captured the animal rummaging for food in cars.
Cyclists critically injured before truck driver shot by police
Driver ploughs into cyclists during Arizona road race, critically injuring six.
'Unapologetic' couple plead guilty to misdemeanour charges
Husband and wife waved guns at a group of protesters last year.
'It was a masked intruder': Charged 20-year old denies murders
Jackson told police that he woke up to sound of gunfire and was shot during a struggle.
'Pissed off': More Auckland vaccine rollout issues ahead of national system
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is set to reveal details about the national booking scheme.
Nato takes collective defence policy to space
In December 2019, space was declared by Nato as the alliance's 'fifth domain'.
'Tearful reunion' after mum saw news photo of daughter at border
Fairytale ending to a complicated migration story ...
Queen's Birthday Honours: Guided by ancestral wisdom
"It's not really about me, it's about the people who've been a part of the journey."
How Trump can become president again
Trump could break a record that has stood for well over a century — here's how.