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US comedian Laura Clery reveals ‘terrifying’ household accident.

Comedian reveals how kitchen appliance ‘nearly killed’ her

‘I could feel it getting harder to inhale, like my body was deciding to shut down.’

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Alleged White House Shooter Nasire Best was shot dead by police.

White House shooter’s troubled high school years revealed

Nasire Best, who according to police was shot and killed by Secret Service officers after opening fire near the White House, had cut off contact with even his closest friends.

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China has sent astronauts to its space station almost a dozen times and is eyeing a moon landing.

US, China race to moon heats up with year-long space stay

China has sent three astronauts to its space station, one of whom will ‌stay for a year, as the country eyes a moon landing by 2030.

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A gunman has died after being shot at a White House security checkpoint. (AP PHOTO)

Suspect identified after being shot dead at White house

An emotionally disturbed man who had been issued with a ‘stay-away ​order’ has been identified as the suspect who opened fire at the White House.

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People seeking permanent residency in America will have to return to their home country first. (AP PHOTO)

Trump administration flags surprise green card policy change

It is the latest step by the Trump administration to make legal immigration more difficult for foreigners already in the US and for those hoping to stay in the country.

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Between the Brooklyn and Staten Island boroughs of New York

One dead, dozens injured as huge explosion rocks shipyard

A huge blast rung out after a fire erupted at a shipyard in New York City.

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More than 220 files have been released in a batch of files about unidentified anomalous phenomena.

Second batch of declassified UFO files released

The US government has released a new batch of previously ‌classified files related to alleged sightings of unidentified ‌flying ⁠objects.

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US share markets hit record highs on Friday even as global investors worry an inflation shock from the Middle East will damage consumers and the economy.

Stocks gain mid impasse over reopening Strait of Hormuz

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Stocks and oil prices have risen slightly, with few signs of concrete progress in talks to establish a peace deal between the United States and Iran.

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When the students called out the disgusting act, their teacher laughed it off as a joke.

Outrage as teacher hangs black doll by the neck in classroom

When the students called out the disgusting act, their teacher laughed it off as a joke.

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The float of the entrepreneur’s SpaceX business in three weeks could crystallise his wealth at $1.5 trillion, the greatest sum possessed by an individual in history.

Elon Musk ‘will be the world’s first trillionaire’

The float of the entrepreneur’s SpaceX business in three weeks could crystallise his wealth at $1.5 trillion, the greatest sum possessed by an individual in history.

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SpaceX's mega rocket Starship V3 has called off its launch in Texas.

Musk’s SpaceX pulls pin seconds before rocket launch

SpaceX's newest and biggest Starship will have to wait at least another day before launching a test flight from Texas.

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The Trump administration said Thursday that it would impose new entry restrictions for US citizens who have recently been in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, citing the Ebola outbreak in the region.

‘Enhanced health measures’ imposed as Ebola outbreak rages

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Trump administration said it would impose new entry restrictions for some US citizens as the Ebola outbreak intensifies.

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On Thursday, SpaceX filed its prospectus ahead of a Wall Street listing on a valuation reportedly up to $US1.75 trillion.

Musk’s genius and SpaceX’s science meet valuation doubts

TOM RICHARDSON: The SpaceX IPO will test the ability of Elon Musk to win renewed investor support for his ability to deliver grand visions that advance humanity.

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Three people have died and several first responders have been rushed to hospital after coming into contact with an ‘unidentified substance’ in New Mexico.

Mystery ‘substance’ leaves three dead, dozens hospitalised

Three people have died and several first responders have been rushed to hospital after coming into contact with an ‘unidentified substance’ in New Mexico.

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A sinkhole has forced the closure of one of the runways at New York’s LaGuardia airport, prompting cancellations and delays and ongoing emergency repairs.

Cancellations as sinkhole shuts runway at New York airport

Travellers have been warned to prepare for cancellations and delays amid ongoing emergency repairs.

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