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US man accused of killing 22 older women goes on trial again

The women he's accused of killing include the widow of a man he had cared for while working as an at-home caregiver.

North America •4:04pm

After Hurricane Ian, river flooding menaces Florida inland towns

Residents of the Sarasota suburb of North Port are beginning to run out of food and water.

North America •Sun, Oct 2

Musk and Twitter CEO Agrawal were briefly pals, texts show

In the texts, Agrawal questioned Musk about his public criticism of Twitter.

Technology •Sun, Oct 2

Officials say monkeypox elimination unlikely in US

The disease spread is slowing but the virus is so widespread that elimination is unlikely, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Health •Sun, Oct 2

Ian leaves dozens dead as focus turns to rescue, recovery

Hurricane Ian, one of the strongest ever to hit the US, terrorised millions of people for most of the week.

North America •Sun, Oct 2

'Utter scam' Tesla's newly unveiled robot slammed by critics

AI researcher Filip Piekniewski tweeted the Tes Bot was “next level cringeworthy” and a “complete and utter scam.”

Technology •Sat, Oct 1

Video shows whale being freed from fishing net off San Diego

SeaWorld personnel were called in to help the mammal.

North America •Sat, Oct 1

NFL star Tua Tagovailoa thankful for support after horror head knock

Tagovailoa has taken to social media to thank his fans and family for their support.

North America •Sat, Oct 1

After #FreeBritney, California to limit conservatorships

The #FreeBritney movement brought global attention to the legal process, highlighting how people can become trapped in the system.

Music •Sat, Oct 1

Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas after pounding Florida

At least nine deaths are confirmed in the US, with CNN reporting a tally of at least 25.

North America •Sat, Oct 1

Biden's Pacific strategy heralds new engagement in region

The White House today unveiled a Pacific strategy designed to bolster US engagement with more than a dozen island nations.

Pacific Islands •Fri, Sep 30

Many trapped in Florida as Ian heads toward South Carolina

Florida's governor described it as "basically a 500-year flooding event".

Natural Disasters •Fri, Sep 30

Trevor Noah quits Daily Show after 7 years

The comedian took over from Jon Stewart.

North America •Fri, Sep 30

Video shows devastation left by Hurricane Ian in part of Florida

In Lee County residential areas were flooded, a bridge was damaged and at least one house went up in flames.

Natural Disasters •Fri, Sep 30

Woman braves Hurricane Ian flood to check on stranger's mother

Cheynne Prevatt, 26, answered a social media plea from Christina Bomwitz to check on her 84-year-old mother, who could not be reached.

Natural Disasters •Fri, Sep 30

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott files for divorce from second husband

The philanthropist was married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos before marrying teacher Dan Jewett.

North America •Fri, Sep 30

Abducted US heiress died of gunshot wound to head

Eliza Fletcher, 34, was running on the University of Memphis campus when she was forced into a vehicle.

North America •Fri, Sep 30

Biden fears 'substantial loss of life' from Hurricane Ian

President Joe Biden today said "our entire country hurts" along with the people of Florida after Hurricane Ian flooded communities across the state.

Natural Disasters •Fri, Sep 30

Wall Street drops to lowest since 2020 amid recession fears

For markets to turn higher, analysts say investors will need to see a break from the high inflation that’s swept the world.

Economy •Fri, Sep 30

Woman, minor arrested in LA shooting of rapper PnB Rock

The Philadelphia artist, whose real name is Rakim Allen, was gunned down on September 13 at a Los Angeles restaurant while eating with his girlfriend.

Crime And Justice •Thu, Sep 29

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Latest Stories

US man accused of killing 22 older women goes on trial again

After Hurricane Ian, river flooding menaces Florida inland towns

Musk and Twitter CEO Agrawal were briefly pals, texts show

Officials say monkeypox elimination unlikely in US

Ian leaves dozens dead as focus turns to rescue, recovery

'Utter scam' Tesla's newly unveiled robot slammed by critics

Video shows whale being freed from fishing net off San Diego

NFL star Tua Tagovailoa thankful for support after horror head knock

After #FreeBritney, California to limit conservatorships

Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas after pounding Florida

Biden's Pacific strategy heralds new engagement in region

Many trapped in Florida as Ian heads toward South Carolina

Trevor Noah quits Daily Show after 7 years

Video shows devastation left by Hurricane Ian in part of Florida

Woman braves Hurricane Ian flood to check on stranger's mother

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott files for divorce from second husband

Abducted US heiress died of gunshot wound to head

Biden fears 'substantial loss of life' from Hurricane Ian

Wall Street drops to lowest since 2020 amid recession fears

Woman, minor arrested in LA shooting of rapper PnB Rock

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