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A US woman is being held in custody after allegedly throwing a newborn baby out of a hotel window.

Mother allegedly throws baby from hotel window to death

A mother has allegedly killed her newborn baby moments after giving birth, accused of throwing the infant out of a hotel window. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT.

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A police officer was killed and five other people were wounded in a shooting at a Pennsylvania hospital.
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A firefighter battles the Eaton Fire in Altadena. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

LA fire chief booted over response to deadly firestorm

THE WASHINGTON POST: With tensions rising over the response to the most destructive firestorm in city history, Mayor Karen Bass has dismissed Los Angeles’ fire chief.

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Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has appeared in court. (AP PHOTO)

Accused CEO killer Mangione in bulletproof vest for court date

The man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare's CEO in New York has appeared in court for the first time since his arraignment.

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Kash Patel has successfully secured the Senate vote to become the new head of the FBI.

Patel confirmed as head of FBI in close call vote

Following immense criticism, President Donald Trump’s nominee for leader of the FBI, Kash Patel, has narrowly been selected for the top job.

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Donald Trump and Tiger Woods at the White House today where Trump heaped praise on Adam Scott.

Trump’s gushing praise for Aussie golf star

Adam Scott has come in for special mention by the US President during a White House meeting involving Tiger Woods to broker peace between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf's Saudi backers.

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Donald Trump’s Ukrainian tirade has Australia puzzling how it could affect our relations with the USA.

How Trump’s Ukrainian tirade could affect Aussie relations

Donald Trump’s Ukrainian tirade has Australia puzzling how it could affect our relations with the USA.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams insisted "I have not committed a crime" during a court hearing.

US Justice Dept urges dismissal of NY Mayor Eric Adams’ case

In an extraordinary legal development, the acting Deputy US Attorney General has demanded that a judge dismiss corruption charges against the embattled New York City Mayor.

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Two people have died after two small planes collided mid-air in southern Arizona. (AP PHOTO)

Multiple fatalities after planes collide in Arizona

A mid-air collision involving two planes in the US has killed at least two people, the fourth major aviation disaster to have occurred in North American in the last month.

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UK influencer Andrew Tate is banned from leaving Romania pending a criminal investigation.

Alleged victims urge US not to interfere in Andrew Tate case

Four women who allege they were sexually abused by the social media influencer Andrew Tate have urged the US not to interfere in his case in Romania.

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A woman is suing a fertility clinic in the US after an embryo mix-up that left her 'broken'.

Woman sues IVF clinic after having other couple's baby

When US woman Krystena Murray delivered a healthy baby boy in 2023, she knew immediately it wasn't hers.

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The moment a car crashes off an overpass in Sacramento.

Terrifying overpass car crash captured on camera

The shocking moment a car crashed off an overpass into traffic below has been captured on dashcam footage.

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Rapper A$AP Rocky has avoided jail after being acquitted at his trial in Los Angeles.

A$AP Rocky found not guilty in shooting, avoids jail

Jurors have found rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend on a Hollywood street.

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Concerns about tariffs are increasing inflation.

Why expectation is fuelling US inflation and what it means

Trump’s tariffs are triggering consumer concerns among average Americans who are increasingly worried.

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A woman is suing a fertility clinic in the US after an embryo mix-up that left her 'broken'.

Woman sues IVF clinic after having another couple's baby

As soon as the 38-year-old delivered the baby, she knew immediately it wasn't hers.

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