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$30,000 rumour? Tabloid paid for, then spiked, a salacious Trump tip
It's a tabloid practice called "catch and kill", in which a publication pays for a story to never run, either as a favour or as leverage over a person.
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Trade
Trump orders a review of TPP trade pact stance
Malcolm Turnbull and Japan's PM helped create the new TPP-11 group after Trump sensationally withdrew from the regional trade pact.
Aviation
Aviation officer who dragged man off United flight sues airline, Chicago
A former Chicago aviation police officer who helped drag a 69-year-old male passenger off a parked plane last year in an incident that drew international outrage is suing the airline and the city that fired him.
USA
Zuckerberg: Regulation 'inevitable' for social media firms
"I've just seen it over and over again - that we have the hearings, and nothing happens," said Democrat Frank Pallone.
- by Marie Clare Jalonick
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Border security
Yassmin Abdel-Magied was on the wrong visa, US Customs says
The author and activist had arrived in the country ahead of speaking engagements in New York.
- by Rachel Clun & Jenny Noyes
Opinion
Finally, we're understanding what Facebook is all about. Do we care?
It’s not just Facebook that didn’t take a broad enough view of its responsibility. No one did. We still probably don’t. And it’s unlikely we will.
- by Waleed Aly
Bill Cosby
'You remember, don't you, Mr Cosby?': tearful witness asks Bill Cosby
Two accusers lashed out at Bill Cosby, as his sexual assault retrial took a dramatic turn in its third day of testimony.
- by Laura McCrystal and Jeremy Roebuck
USA
US House Speaker Paul Ryan to step down and out of Trump's orbit
His shock announcement has further unsettled the Republican Party ahead of November's pivotal congressional elections.
USA
'Missiles will be coming': Trump hits back on Twitter at Russian warnings over Syria
President Donald Trump took to his favourite social media platform to voice his displeasure at Russia's warning against military strikes in Syria.
USA
Senate vents at Zuckerberg but may not curb Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg issued an apology, and delivered a smooth performance. But will it make any difference?
- by Evan Halper, David Pierson & Tracey Lien
Mexico
Seven tonnes of cocaine in jalapeno cans and other El Chapo evidence
A new US government filing is the first detailed account of the often gruesome evidence that prosecutors plan to present to the jury.
- by Alan Feuer