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That ’70s Show actor sentenced to 30 years to life for rape

The actor has received a long sentence after being found guilty of 2 counts of rape.

Pequot nation's wealth more than entire collective economic value of Māori iwi

Māori trade delegation reports back on trip to US.

Trump rape accuser wins another victory against him in court

The decision means an upcoming second trial will concern only how much more Trump pays.

Watch: Pennsylvania murderer makes daring escape from prison

Murderer escaped jail climbing up a wall and over razor wire.

With an escaped killer loose, an unsettling encounter in a darkened house

New York Times: Unease in US town where escaped killer believed to be hiding.

'Destroy it': Mum's warning after twin toy box tragedy

Box became 'soundproof' and 'airtight' with the twins inside.

Doctors explain what may be causing Mitch McConnell’s ‘freezing’ spells

McConnell's episodes show no evidence of stroke or seizure disorder but questions linger.

Alex Murdaugh seeks retrial, claims clerk swung jury against him

The clerk is accused of giving the jury business cards from reporters during the trial.

'Extremely dangerous': Manhunt for killer who escaped US prison continues

The killer has been spotted five times since he escaped on Thursday.

Opinion: Trump’s status as an anti-hero is making him unstoppable

FT: Trump's mugshot and inability to stick to a script are all part of the fascination.

‘All but die’: US firm questions Kiwi tech's $113m offshore sale, OIO again delays decision

The Commerce Commission is also looking into the deal.

Death under investigation at Burning Man as flooding strands thousands

The identity of the person or the suspected cause of death is still unknown.

Jimmy Buffett’s cause of death confirmed

The American singer died in his home in Long Island surrounded by friends and family.

Audrey Young: Dispute widens over legitimacy of National’s foreign buyer tax

OPINION: Nicola Willis gives a big clue about tax rules.

Burning Man a mudbath: Festivalgoers urged to shelter in place as flooding sweeps through

Attendees were urged to shelter as flooding swept through the area.

Cooling US economy gives Fed breathing room on interest rates

Financial Times: Jobs and price data suggest bank's quest to tame inflation is working.

Billionaires want to build a new city in rural California

Billionaires release details about their plans for a new green city.

Killer on the run spotted by surveillance cameras in Philadelphia town

Convicted murderer of ex-girlfriend escaped while waiting for a prison transfer.