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A former captive tells a US court that notorious IS jihadist cell terrorised their hostages.

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No charges filed in US 'no-knock' police shooting

Prosecutors say there is insufficient evidence for criminal charges in fatal shooting of Amir Locke.

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Oklahoma lawmakers pass near-total ban on abortion

The new laws could see doctors face fines of up to $100,000 and up to 10 years in prison.

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Biden's eldest granddaughter will get a wedding party at perhaps the most exclusive venue in the US.

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Obama jokes with Biden in visit to White House

The former president can't help ribbing his old deputy on a "good old days" jaunt to the White House.

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Ivanka Trump testifies to Capitol riot committee

The ex-president's daughter gives evidence days after her husband and fellow aide also spoke to Congress.

A demonstrator holds a "Justice for Amir Locke" sign during a rally in protest of the killing of Amir Locke, outside the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 5, 2022.

No charges filed in US 'no-knock' police shooting

Prosecutors say there is insufficient evidence for criminal charges in fatal shooting of Amir Locke.

Signs reading "dismantle Roe" and "keep abortion legal"

Oklahoma lawmakers pass near-total ban on abortion

The new laws could see doctors face fines of up to $100,000 and up to 10 years in prison.

Prince captured in an old TV interview about a teachers' strike.
Video 1 minute 22 seconds

Future pop megastar found on archive TV reel

A local TV producer was stunned to recognise this boy in footage from outside a school 50 years ago.

Naomi Biden, Jill Biden and Joe Biden
The former president can't help ribbing his old deputy on a return jaunt to the White House.
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  2. 'We will continue to fight', says Locke's mother

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    Video caption: 'We will continue to fight,' vows Amir Locke's mother

    Amir Locke was fatally shot by a Minneapolis police officer in February.

  8. Obama jokes with Biden in visit to White House

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    Video caption: Obama jokes with 'Vice-President Biden' at White House

    The former president can't help ribbing his old deputy on a return jaunt to the White House.

  13. Curious owl inspects TV weather station camera

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    Video caption: Curious owl inspects TV weather station camera

    The camera in Great Falls, Montana, captured the moment the bird peeked into its lens.

  16. US to seek more sanctions on 'war criminal' Putin

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    US President Biden spoke out against Putin about Russia committing war crimes in Bucha.

  20. Sacramento shooting: Enough is enough, says councillor

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    Sacramento city council member Katie Valenzuela gives a tearful statement to reporters following a fatal shooting.

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