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Virginia Gonzales, 33, has been jailed for 25 years after she locked her daughter in a cupboard for a month.

Mum locks 7yo in closet for month who survived off one thing

Police were horrified to discover the extremely malnourished girl locked up in a tiny closet. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

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Eight people are feared dead after a plane crashed on takeoff from an airport in Bangor, Maine.

Eight passengers feared dead after private jet crashes

The fate of the eight people on board remains unclear after a private jet crashed during takeoff at a Maine airport, prompting a probe by US aviation authorities.

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Protesters in Minneapolis overnight.

Border boss’ wild claim about fatal USA shooting

The official has made comments that will anger protesters as the FBI is nowhere to be see in the probe into the second deadly shooting involving federal agencies in less than a month.

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Forecasters say snow, sleet and freezing rain will sweep the eastern two-thirds of the US.

Monster storm slams US, cutting power and grounding flights

Forecasters warn a sprawling winter storm will coat the US Southeast in heavy ice, with dangerous conditions expected to persist for days.

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A woman is suing a Florida IVF clinic after she gave birth to a baby girl that is not genetically related to her or her husband.

Woman gives birth to baby that’s not hers in IVF blunder

A woman is suing a Florida IVF clinic after she gave birth to a baby girl that is not genetically related to her or her husband.

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Protesters have gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol in response to the death of Renee Good. (AP PHOTO)

US Justice Dept probes officials amid anti-ICE protests

As protests over a woman shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minnesota continue, the US Justice Department is probing the state governor and others.

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‘Unimaginable nightmare’: Best friends buried alive at park

‘Unimaginable nightmare’: Best friends buried alive at park

Two teenage boys have tragically died, with terrifying details emerging about what happened after they dug a sand hole.

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Kendra Bates has joined the show Suddenly Amish.

Former OnlyFans model pivots and joins Amish community

She worked as a dancer for years before turning to OnlyFans at a time she labelled her ‘lowest point’.

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Tiffany Ann Sims, Curtis Dewayne Haralson and Patricia Ann Sims were arrested after 29 dead dogs were found in the backyard of a property they live at.

Pile of 29 dead dogs including puppies found in backyard

Police were horrified to discover the dogs were put in plastic bags and thrown into a pile.

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The main contenders for ambassador to the US.

‘Moronically stupid’: Who insiders say will replace Rudd

Feverish speculation is underway as to who will fill the country’s most prized diplomatic position after Kevin Rudd’s early resignation as Australia’s Ambassador to the US.

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An Australian teen has been charged over alleged mass shooting hoax calls made to US authorities. (AP PHOTO)

Aussie teenager charged over hoax US mass shooting calls

An Australian teen is facing charges over hoax calls made to retail firms and educational institutions in the United States in a joint FBI and AFP investigation.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem at a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing in Washington on December 11.

More fed agents Minnesota-bound amid ICE shooting blame game

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem remained adamant that Renee Good was responsible for her own death, as Democrats insisted that an investigation must be completed before drawing conclusions.

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President Donald Trump showed off his many personas during two-hour interview and tour of White House.

Trump’s vision of power restrained only by ‘my own morality’

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Donald Trump sought to present himself as indefatigable, projecting stamina and energy for a news organisation he has accused of seditious behaviour for reporting about his health and age.

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Demonstrators in Minneapolis have accused US law enforcement agents of murdering a woman.

Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE

Minnesota's state investigations agency says the US attorney's office has cut off its access in the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE agent.

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