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Oldest US Pearl Harbour veteran dies at 106

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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How climate change could spell the end of America's Yellowstone Park
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
'Massive hit': Michelle Obama memoir sells 1.4 million
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
George Papadopoulos spreading disinformation to Australia
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
Thanksgiving travel mostly smooth going for Americans
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.

Trump and US chief justice spar in extraordinary scrap over judges
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
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'Star Trek'-inspired plane flies silently, free of fuel, moving parts
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.

Trump wanted to order Justice Department to prosecute Comey and Clinton
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
'I bribed police and presidents': El Chapo witness spills the beans
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
China fans the threats to wildlife
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
Australians retain access to special US visa scheme after lobbying campaign
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