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Alleged arsonist charged over deadly LA wildfire

Alleged arsonist charged over deadly LA wildfire

Authorities have charged a 29-year-old man with igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighbourhood.

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges

Former FBI director James Comey pleaded not guilty in his first court appearance, in a case critics say is politically motivated.

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

The Texas National Guard has arrived in the state of Illinois, as President Donald Trump threatens to use a centuries-old law to send troops to more US cities.

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Wall Street retreats from record closing highs

Wall Street retreats from record closing highs

Wall Street’s record-breaking rally is running out of momentum, with the S&P 500 dipping 0.4 per cent from its record high.

Trump will talk to US justice dept about Maxwell pardon

Trump will talk to US justice dept about Maxwell pardon

On the same day the US Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to overturn her conviction, Donald Trump said he would speak to the DOJ.

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

A US judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard units to Oregon, including Guard troops from other states.

Opals star hobbled in hectic start to WNBA finals

Opals star hobbled in hectic start to WNBA finals

Sami Whitcomb, seeking to back up an all-conquering WNBL season with a WNBA title, has suffered an injury scare in a dramatic start to the best-of-seven finals.

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Family's plea as Diddy sentenced to four years prison

Family's plea as Diddy sentenced to four years prison

Family's plea as Diddy sentenced to four years prison

Family's plea as Diddy sentenced to four years prison

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to over four years in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters.

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

Indigenous footy legends lace up for New York marathon

NRL legend Johnathan Thurston and AFL superstar Lance "Buddy" Franklin will make their marathon debuts, with their eyes set on the world's most famous footrace.

Sentencing as Diddy faces potentially years in prison

Sentencing as Diddy faces potentially years in prison

Sentencing as Diddy faces potentially years in prison

Sentencing as Diddy faces potentially years in prison

Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs insists he's a changed man as he faces the possibility of years in jail after being convicted in a sordid criminal case.

Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies

Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies

Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies

Forgotten Socceroo back in the fold for friendlies

Tony Popovic has made eight changes to the Socceroos' squad to face Canada and the United States, including giving a young gun a recall after almost two years.

Wall Street sets records as tech offsets uncertainties

Wall Street sets records as tech offsets uncertainties

Wall Street sets records as tech offsets uncertainties

Wall Street sets records as tech offsets uncertainties

US markets have risen slightly to notch record closing highs with help from heavyweight tech companies on the second day of a government shutdown.

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

President Donald Trump is mulling “temporary or permanent” spending cuts that could set up a lose-lose dynamic for Democratic politicians.

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Moves make clear President Donald Trump would carry out his threat to take advantage of a government shutdown to punish political opponents and extend control.

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Wall Street higher as investors shrug off jobs data

All three main Wall Street indexes have advanced despite weaker than expected payrolls data with healthcare stocks providing the biggest boost.

Judge rejects Diddy bid to toss prostitution conviction

Sean Combs awaits sentencing within days after a judge rejected the hip-hop mogul's bid to overturn his conviction on felony charges related to prostitution.

Trump warns of deep cuts in scramble to avoid shutdown

Alarm bells are ringing among Democrats as President Donald Trump threatens deep cuts to their favoured programs if government funding is allowed to expire.

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban

Two of Australia's biggest stars have called an end to their 19-year union, citing “marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences” in divorce papers.

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Wall Street gains even as US government shutdown looms

US stocks have closed higher despite investors bracing for a government shutdown that would delay economic reports and muddy the Fed's interest rate outlook.

Hegseth criticises 'fat generals' in US army pep rally

"It's completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told the army's top brass.

Giddey opens up on Chicago Bulls contract call

Josh Giddey has spoken about his new contract with the Chicago Bulls while Dyson Daniels has lofty ambitions for the coming NBA season.

Trump plans 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies

Months after US President Donald Trump first teased plans to impose trade levies on all foreign movies, he announces the tariffs will be 100 per cent.

Wall St climbs as investors brush off shutdown talk

US stocks closed higher with investors shrugging off government shutdown concerns and looking past hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve.

Charlie Kirk's accused assassin appears in court

Charlie Kirk's killer, 22-year-old Utah trade school student Tyler James Robinson was not visible on camera at his brief online hearing.

Former US marine shoots four dead during church service

At least four people are dead and several have been injured after a man identified as a former Marine opened fire during a Sunday church service in Michigan.

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