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Marlin magic: NZ inventor’s lure wins fisherman US$1.7 million
A decades-long quest needed a Kiwi lure to land the fish of dreams.

US shootout: Four law officers serving warrant killed, four wounded
After a three-hour standoff, a suburban home was torn open by armoured vehicles.

Donald Trump hails ‘greatest victory’ against Nikki Haley on Super Tuesday
But the Former UN Ambassador did score a surprise win.

Mystery surrounds stingray's miraculous conception
A stingray that has lived for years in an aquarium without a male companion is pregnant.

Faculty member fatally shot at university campus
Police arrested the suspect an hour and a half after the reports of shots were fired.

'Nothing left': Father of NFL star killed in North Carolina home explosion
The father of the Tennessee Titans cornerback died overnight in the blast.

Accessible travel has never been easier with these vacation spots in the U.S.
Adventure for all: Vacation spots in the USA with excellent accessibility.

Girl, 6, and parents shot over stray basketball
Neighbour opened fire after kids went into yard to retrieve a stray ball.

'Overcome with grief': Parents of latest US teen shooter devastated
Austin Thompson's shooting spree killed five, including his 16-year-old brother.

Explainer: How individual states in US will treat abortion law ruling
The end of Roe v Wade may lead to abortion bans in half the states.

Seven-foot flier: Giant man upgraded to first-class
At seven feet tall, Beau Brown was unable to fit on a regular plane.

US Capitol riots: Judges refuses to dismiss charges against supremacist group
Judge refused to dismiss an indictment charging leaders of the far-right Proud Boys.

High-strung host: Airbnb guest reveals crazy list of rules
Clear communicator or control freak? Viral Tiktok divides viewers.

North Carolina to raise marriage age from 14 to 16
NC was until recently one of a number of US states where the age of marriage was 14.

River tubing tragedy: 3 dead, 2 missing after family went over dam
Searchers comb river for missing tube riders - 'we'll see how things go'.

At once diminished and dominating, Trump prepares for his next act
New York Times: The former president looms over America's political landscape.

'Crime of the century': Trump recycles election grievances at GOP event
The former president is pushing Republicans to support candidates who are loyal to him.

NFL player kills 5, then himself
Phillip Adams shot five people including a doctor, his wife and their two grandchildren.

DNA test uncovers grim family secret
Kathy wondered who her real father was – an at-home test uncovered a grisly truth.

Live: Trump toppled - Joe Biden wins the White House, becomes new US President
The Trump era is over - bar any successful legal challenges.