World
North America
Oldest US Pearl Harbour veteran dies at 106
The oldest surviving US veteran of the Pearl Harbour attack that plunged the United States into World War II has died in California.
- by Brendan O'Brien
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Biodiversity
How climate change could spell the end of America's Yellowstone Park
In 2016, the Yellowstone River was closed to anglers for nearly 475 kilometres after a disease killed thousands of fish. For some, it was a troubling sign.
- by Marguerite Holloway & Josh Haner
World Politics
'Massive hit': Michelle Obama memoir sells 1.4 million
On its first day, the book sold more than 725,000 copies, making it one of the year's biggest debuts.
- by Mark Kennedy
Analysis
Russia probe
George Papadopoulos spreading disinformation to Australia
George Papadopoulos, a one-time adviser to the Donald Trump campaign, is promoting conspiracy theory aimed at Australia.
- by Chris Zappone
Holidays
Thanksgiving travel mostly smooth going for Americans
The busy get-away travel day in the US is now underway as the last big wave of Thanksgiving air travellers fly home ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
World Politics
Trump and US chief justice spar in extraordinary scrap over judges
President Donald Trump and Chief Justice John Roberts clashed Wednesday in an extraordinary public dispute over the independence of America's judiciary
- by Felicia Sonmez
Science
'Star Trek'-inspired plane flies silently, free of fuel, moving parts
A nearly silent, drone-sized aircraft has shown it can fly, thanks to a scientist who was inspired by watching Star Trek as a child.
Donald Trump
Trump wanted to order Justice Department to prosecute Comey and Clinton
Lawyer Don McGahn rebuffed the President and wrote a memo warning of a range of consequences for Trump, including possible impeachment.
- by Michael S. Schmidt & Maggie Haberman
Crime
'I bribed police and presidents': El Chapo witness spills the beans
The judge in the cartel drug case limited questions to protect "individuals and entities" from "embarrassment".
- by Alan Feuer
Wildlife
China fans the threats to wildlife
China has postponed lsat month's decision to resume trade in rhino horn and tiger bone. Conservationists are still worried.
- by Rachel Nuwer
Immigration
Australians retain access to special US visa scheme after lobbying campaign
Australians will continue to have access to 10,500 special US work visas a year under new legislation introduced to the US Congress.
- by Matthew Knott