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UPS plane crash.

‘Catastrophic’: Governor confirms fatalities from UPS crash

US authorities have provided a harrowing update on the ‘catastrophic’ UPS plane crash in Kentucky at a petroleum recycling plant, confirming fatalities, which they believe will increase.

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A former TV anchor has been charged with murder after her mother was allegedly stabbed to death. 

Shock as ex-news anchor charged with murder after elderly mum fatally stabbed

The former anchor was standing outside the home where her mother was found with multiple stab wounds.

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A gag shirt worn by US teachers has sparked controversy for allegedly mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Halloween shirt sparks global outrage: ‘Fire every single one of them’

Teachers are facing intense backlash after their group costume was ‘misunderstood’.

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Police are warning parents to stay alert after Halloween treats were found laced with drugs.

Parents warned: Halloween treats found laced with drugs

They were packaged to look like genuine products, but concealed multiple dangerous substances.

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Former Richneck Elementary School teacher Abby Zwerner said she thought she had died.

‘Thought I’d died’: Teacher shot by 6yo student in classroom

A former teacher shot by a six-year-old student in her classroom has recalled the horrifying moments after the gun went off as she testified in her $40 million court case.

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Airbnb is using anti-party technology to block groups using their properties during Halloween.

Airbnb’s anti-party tech to scare away Halloween revellers

The travel and home rental platform says it will utilise its technology to block Halloween parties this weekend.

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Mr Robinson’s legal team confirmed they will seek a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to a trial.

‘Presumed innocent’: Charlie Kirk suspect has court win

A judge has ruled in favour of the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting dead right wing political activist Charlie Kirk at a university rally.

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Jamie Boyd, 81, suffered serious injuries after he was attacked by several dogs.

Man has scalp ‘ripped off’ by seven dogs

The man is in the ICU and is now facing two possible amputations.

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An FA-18 Hornet has reportedly crashed in the South China Sea.

US Navy helicopter, fighter jet crash in South China Sea

A US Navy helicopter and fighter jet have crashed within minutes of each other during operations in the South China Sea.

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Ray Walker paid for a $1 lotto ticket, but walked away with more than $1 million.

Man cashes in $1 lotto ticket for $1 million prize

‘I had to wet my face a little bit to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.’

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Police arrive at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, after reports of a shooting on campus.

One dead, several injured in mass shooting at US university

The attack took place during homecoming weekend at one of the United States’ first historically Black campuses.

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America struggles with China’s ability to build things.

Silicon Valley’s China envy reveals American identity crisis

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Two narratives — China as cheater and China as colossus — are simplistic reactions to something far more complex. Yet their popularity reveals something deeper about the American psyche.

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Dylan Harrison, 12, died during a scuba lesson.

Scuba teacher suspended after 12yo dies during lesson

The young girl was taking lessons so she could go diving with her father and grandfather, but tragedy struck.

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Parents are being warned to inspect Halloween candy for sharp objects.

Needles found in children’s candy spark Halloween warning

Parents are being warned to supervise trick-or-treating with an eagle eye after multiple families found needles concealed in lollies handed out to children last week.

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