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The US opened Covid-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
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Ghislaine Maxwell murder plot revealed
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Ukrainian Navy says it has struck Russian boat in Black Sea
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British government approves extradition of Julian Assange to US
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Three people shot at Alabama church by lone suspect
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Mike Pence and wife hid from pro-Trump mob shouting 'hang Mike Pence'
New images of the family sheltering in the Capitol illustrate the danger of the riot.
Decades after infamous beating death, recent attacks haunt Asian Americans
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Prison inmate 'offered money to murder Ghislaine Maxwell', lawyers say
British socialite was found guilty of sex trafficking a 14-year-old minor.
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Officers sent to his home to check on the children's welfare found horrifying note.
Boy dies in freak washing machine accident
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Trump's petty plan to announce 2024 presidential run revealed
Trump plans to drop his bombshell announcement while trolling his biggest rival.
Biden to send more weapons to Ukraine, Nato depot destroyed
Battle rages in eastern Donbas as Russian shells target supplies.
US Fed attacks inflation with its largest rate hike since 1994
The central bank has set a range of 1.5 per cent to 1.75 per cent.
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New York Times: Houston hasn't solved homelessness, but has made remarkable progress.
Kiwiana, colonialism and the Met Gallery's Kiwi curator
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Bronx Zoo elephant named Happy isn't a person
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Footage shows raging floodwaters pulling a house into the river.
Inside the fractious night that began Trump's bid to overturn the election
New York Times: Trump listened to the one adviser who told him what he wanted to hear.
SpaceX closer to launching giant rocket ship after FAA review
Starship is the most powerful rocket ever built and is designed to carry people to Mars.
Mum, gran charged with murder after 9yo girl dies from lice infestation
After months they finally called an ambulance. When medics arrived, it was too late.
Tentative US Senate gun deal has surprises and loose ends
The bipartisan agreement proposes provisions making it harder for some young gun buyers.
Trump's mind 'made up' on fraud ahead of January 6
Trump relied on wild theories pushed by his lawyers, according to the testimony.
Pfizer shot appears effective for children under 5
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