US man murdered six-year-old son by starving him, court finds
Deshaun Martinez weighed just 8.1 kilograms when he died and spent hours a day locked in a closet.
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Vigilante who hunted city's serial killers became a YouTube star
His deadly campaign against murderers, rapists and drug smugglers resulted in him spending 40 years behind bars.
history
Illegal monopoly drives up concert ticket prices, US lawsuit says
The US Justice Department has filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment.
World
What you need to know about FLiRT, Australia's new COVID variants
A new family of COVID-19 strains, nicknamed "FLiRT" are spreading across the world, and have arrived in Australia. This is what you need to know about it.
health
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of 2003 sexual assault in latest lawsuit
A former model has accused the embattled hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting her in 2003, the latest in a series of allegations against the embattled hip-hop mogul.
Sean Diddy Combs
Single feather from extinct bird sells for more than $40,000
A single feather from an extinct New Zealand bird has broken the record for the most expensive one sold at auction.
money
Scientists reveal surprise origin of sun's magnetic field
The model developed by the team could help scientists better understand the 11-year solar cycle.
space
Grizzly bear that mauled hiker in US won't be pursued
A grizzly bear that attacked a hiker in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park in the USA won't be captured or killed by wildlife authorities because it may have been trying to protect a cub, park officials said in a statement.
Bears
'Nothing left': Tornado-spawning storms kill multiple people in US
Search and rescue efforts are still ongoing in an Iowa community devastated by a brutal tornado
World
Nightmares could be a sign of an autoimmune disease, study finds
Nightmares and 'daymares' may be little-known signs of the onset of lupus and other systemic autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
World
Brutal storms, tornadoes topple wind turbines across midwestern US
Powerful storms that rolled through the Midwest spun up multiple tornadoes, including a fierce twister that smashed through a small Iowa town on Tuesday.
Photos
'Hitler's language': Trump slammed for video shared online
The video, which a Trump spokeswoman said had been shared by a staffer, references a "unified Reich".
Donald Trump
Matthew Perry's death being investigated over ketamine levels in his blood
An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
entertainment
Trump declines to testify in hush money trial
He had previously said he wanted to take the witness stand to defend himself against what he claims are politically motivated charges.
Donald Trump
America's first black astronaut finally goes to space at age 90
Ed Dwight has become the oldest person to rocket into space after hitching a ride on a Jeff Bezos spacecraft.
space
Cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled, study finds
The rate of emergency department visits for cannabis poisoning in older adults in Canada was significantly higher than that of the pre-legalisation period.
World
Microsoft claim 'new era' for computers, unveils AI-infused PC
CEO Satya Nadella said of this new generation that it was about "empowering every person to be more knowledgeable and more productive".
Tech
Battered cargo ship that brought down Baltimore bridge escorted to port
Damage and debris on the Dali was still visible as it was refloated two months after the deadly collision.
disasters
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen says he stole from Trump's company
Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen admitted on Monday to jurors in the Republican's hush money trial that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from Trump's company as defence lawyers seized on the star witness' misdeeds to attack his credibility.
Donald Trump
Assange can appeal against extradition to US, London court rules
The ruling sets the stage for an appeal process likely to further drag out a years-long legal saga.
Julian Assange
Sussan Ley wants Diddy boycott after horrific assault video
The deputy federal Liberal leader said radio stations and other media organisations should stop playing the American's music in light of the video.
national
Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry
Days after video of the attack was released, the rapper said he was "truly sorry" and his actions were "inexcusable".
domestic violence
Assange facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court
The Australian's legal saga has dragged on for well over a decade but it could come to an end in the UK as soon as today.
Julian Assange
Trump receives NRA endorsement as he vows to protect gun rights
Former President Donald Trump urged gun owners to vote in the 2024 election as he addressed thousands of members of the National Rifle Association.
World
More than 700 Kyles got together. It wasn't enough for a record
How many people named Kyle can fit in one place? For one Texas city, not enough.
World
Four women killed in the 1970s linked to dead US sex offender
Srery died in 2011 in a state prison in Idaho of natural causes while serving a life sentence for sexual assault.
Canada
Video appears to show 'Diddy' beating girlfriend in hotel hallway
The video aired Friday appears to show Combs, wearing only a white towel, punching and kicking his longtime girlfriend at the time.
World
Power outages from Texas storms which have killed four could last weeks
Power outages could last for weeks in the Houston, Texas area of the USA amid soaring temperatures after a destructive complex of storms tore through the area, killing at least four people and crumpling critical power infrastructure.
Texas
Judge considers dismissing indictment against Alec Baldwin in shooting
A New Mexico judge is considering Alec Baldwin's request to dismiss a grand jury indictment against him at a virtual court hearing on Friday.
crime
Kim's sister denies North Korea has supplied weapons to Russia
Foreign experts believe North Korea's recent series of artillery and short-range missile tests were meant to examine or advertise the weapons it was planning to sell to Russia.
North Korea
Family of US airman shot by police claim deputy went to wrong home
“Uh, don’t have any further other than a male and female,” the dispatcher told officers.
police
Microsoft asks employees in China to move to Australia, US
At least 100 employees have been asked to consider the move amid a tech war between Beijing and the Western world.
China
'I miss my mummy': Bodycam shows Florida cop finding lost girl
After about 10 minutes Moore found the scared girl a long way from her family, further along the beach.
Florida
'Skin was red:' Young girl left alone in sweltering car
Police in Florida say the three-year-old girl was rescued in the nick of time from the baking SUV.
children
Parents fuming after disastrous Bluey event left children in tears
Dirt Dog has been forced to issue an apology after angry backlash from attendees.
entertainment
US says Gaza pier project is complete and aid will soon flow
The US military has finished installing a floating pier off the Gaza Strip with officials poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave besieged over seven months of intense fighting in the Israel-Hamas war.
Gaza
Teen died from eating spicy chip as part of social media challenge
The package warns that the chip is made for the "vengeful pleasure of intense heat and pain".
food
Warren Buffett finally reveals the mysterious company he's invested $10 billion in
His company has acquired almost 26 million shares in one insurance company.
World
US survivor wins legal battle over 'FCANCER' number plate
Rules used to ban the woman's customised plate were unconstitutional, a judge has ruled.
legal
Boat strike causes oil spill, partial collapse of bridge in Texas
There were no immediate reports of injuries, although officials said one person on the barge was knocked into the water and quickly rescued.
World
Eight killed after a bus carrying farm workers crashes in Florida
Eight people are dead and 45 injured after a bus carrying farm workers crashed on a state highway in north-central Florida, emergency officials have said.
Florida
'Inappropriate' behaviour shuts down Dublin to NYC portal
Social media videos have shown people flashing body parts to people on the other side.
New York
Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse was having power blackouts
The ship Dali had an electrical blackout about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and again shortly before it slammed into the Francis Key Bridge, killing six construction workers, investigators say.
World
Speaker Mike Johnson's appearance at Trump's trial marks remarkable moment
US House Speaker Mike Johnson assailed the US judicial system, becoming the highest-ranking Republican to attend court with Donald Trump and using his powerful position to attack the case against the former president as an illegitimate “sham.”
Donald Trump
Northern summer was 'hottest for over 2000 years'
The boiling summer of 2023 was the hottest in the northern hemisphere in more than 2,000 years, a new study found.
climate change
One of the richest people in Canada dies aged 93
Arthur L. Irving, one of Canada's richest people, has died at the age of 93 after a life spent growing the oil business his father founded.
World
Skeletal remains identified as woman who disappeared in 1968
Mary Alice Pultz was 25 when she left with her boyfriend and was never seen again.
crime
The high-risk lenders that risk causing cascading failures in a recession
US officials worry the next recession could be intensified by a cascading series of failures in the mortgage industry caused by crashing home prices, frozen financial markets and soaring delinquencies.
finance
'Judge Judy' sues news outlet over 1980s murder case claim
Sheindlin said she's had nothing to say about the case - and she wants someone to pay.
courts
Crews conduct controlled demolition on Baltimore bridge
The explosives flashed orange and let off a cloud of black smoke upon detonation, and the span crumpled into the water in seconds.
bridge collapseTop Stories
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