Georgia school shooter hid an AR-15-style rifle in his backpack
US authorities have given details about Colt Gray's movements in the minutes leading up to his shooting rampage that left four people dead.
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Who is the far-right conspiracy theorist suddenly popping up alongside Trump?
Laura Loomer is a figure whose sway with the Republican nominee cannot be discounted.
Donald TrumpMurder trial of man accused of killing four US uni students moved
A judge has ruled Bryan Kohberger is unlikely to receive a fair trial due to coverage by some US media outlets.
Murders'NO THIRD DEBATE': Trump claims debate win, rules out rematch
But the Kamala Harris campaign shrugged off the former president's declaration.
Donald TrumpUS judge legalises betting on elections - for now
Critics say the decision could open the gates to a flood of misinformation in an attempt to influence the odds.
gamblingBullets fly as prison siege ends in bloodbath
When 11 hostages held by convicts were killed, fingers were pointed at the prisoners, but autopsies showed who was responsible.
historyWeinstein indicted on more sex crimes charges ahead of retrial
It remains to be seen whether the new charges will be included in the retrial, as prosecutors hope, or handled as a separate case by the court.
Harvey WeinsteinBillionaire completes first ever private spacewalk
Jared Isaacman emerged first, joining a small elite group of spacewalkers who until now had included only professional astronauts from a dozen countries.
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23 years on: How the 9/11 attacks unfolded minute-by-minute
A total of 2977 people were killed after hijackers took control of four US commercial airplanes and crashed them into multiple targets.
terrorismJustin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case, sources say
Timberlake has allegedly agreed to plead guilty to a less serious offense than the original charge of driving while intoxicated.
courtsBiden, Harris, Trump attend September 11 remembrance ceremony in New York
US President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, former US President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance appeared to put political hostilities on the back burner for a moment as the nation commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the terror attacks.
US Election'Not a monster': Georgia high school shooting suspect's mum apologises
The mother of the teenager suspected of killing four people during last week's shooting at a US high school has apologised to the victims' families in an open letter
school shootingTaylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris following US presidential debate
In a rare foray into public politics, the highest-profile musician on the planet said she would be voting for Harris, weeks after the Trump campaign posted AI videos falsely showing her endorsing the Republican candidate.
US POLITICS'Uncover the truth': Melania's conspiracy hint over Trump shooting
The former first lady, in a video promoting her memoir, appeared to invoke conspiracy theories around the attack.
Melania TrumpUS and Chinese military chiefs hold rare talks over Pacific tensions
The rare meeting was designed to avoid a "miscalculation" in the region amid high tensions.
south china seaHow to watch and follow the Harris-Trump debate today
What you need to know ahead of their landmark presidential debate.
US POLITICS'Demonic ritual': Mysterious pinecone formation appears in US woods
A strange formation of pinecones in the woods of a Waltham park has people debating if the precise cluster is the work of humans, aliens, or a demonic ritual.
WorldSpaceX launches crew on daring trip into Earth's radiation belts
A billionaire has blasted into space for a record-setting mission set to be the world's first private spacewalk.
WorldDoctors hail world-first eye transplant after landmark result
Aaron James received a new eye after a terrible accident. A year on, doctors say restoring sight is next.
healthActor whose iconic voice was known to millions dies aged 93
James Earl Jones was an accomplished actor on stage and screen, but his vocal roles left a mark on generations.
celebritiesHarvey Weinstein hospitalised with 'severe' heart problem
The jailed former movie mogul has undergone surgery, his representatives said.
Harvey WeinsteinApple unveils new iPhone, AI, at massive HQ event
The tech giant's new Apple Watch, Airpods and more were also on display before a packed house.
AppleIn Pictures: Bridge collapses killing nearly a dozen after typhoon hits Vietnam
Typhoon Yagi was the strongest typhoon to hit Vietnam in decades when it made landfall.
PhotosRare coin hidden for decades expected to fetch huge sum at auction
The three American sisters who inherited it knew the dime coin had some value, but had no idea of the staggering figure.
historyPolice swarm NFL star on the road in dramatic vision
An officer has been placed on administrative leave after the detainment of the football star in Miami.
policeMum of accused school shooter called in alert minutes before attack
A relative said she had urged a school counselor to "immediately" find her son.
school shooting'What heroes look like': Rescued hiker had 'another day left' to live
Robert was missing for a month and stuck in the same spot for about two weeks before he was found alive but "not well", the rescuer said.
rescueMultiple people shot along US highway
The Laurel County Sheriff's Office said in a post on Facebook that it was an "active shooter situation" and "numerous persons" were shot near the highway.
WorldUS believes Iran has transferred short-range ballistic missiles to Russia
An anonymous source confirmed the US intelligence finding.
Russia UkrainePolice pressured him to confess to a murder that never happened
Tom Perez was pressured into confessing to the murder of his father, but he was alive.
WorldBoeing's Starliner capsule leaves space station without astronauts
NASA's two test pilots stayed behind at the space station, their home until next year.
WorldFormer Republican Vice President Dick Cheney endorses Kamala Harris
Former Vice President Dick Cheney said that he will vote for Democrat Kamala Harris over fellow Republican Donald Trump in the November election, warning that the former president "can never be trusted with power again".
US ElectionTrump in court as lawyers fight to overturn verdict in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse suit
Veering from the campaign trail to a courtroom, Donald Trump quietly observed Friday (local time) as his lawyer fought to overturn a verdict finding the former president liable for sexual abuse and defamation.
WorldTeen charged in Georgia school shooting and his dad make first court appearance
The 14-year-old suspect in a shooting that killed four people at a high school outside Atlanta and his father, who was arrested for allowing his son to have a weapon, will stay in custody after appearing in court.
school shootingFour-metre, 36kg python seized from small tank in New York home
The snake's owner said he had not been prepared for how fast the reptile would grow.
WorldFather of US school shooting suspect arrested
The dad of Colt Gray, who is accused of killing four people, faces up to 30 years behind bars if he is convicted for second-degree murder.
school shootingImages show incredible truck crash that closed US highway for hours
The crash shut down traffic for more than seven hours and caused kilometres of back-ups along the busy interstate.
crashesRapper Rich Homie Quan dead at 34
Quan was one of the biggest names in hip-hop in the mid-2010s, gaining fame with singles "Type of Way" and "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)".
celebritiesAlleged US school shooter wrote about Parkland massacre: source
Colt Gray, 14, was arrested after two students and two teachers were shot dead at a Georgia high school.
shootingsHunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax charges and judge accepts his plea
Sentencing is scheduled for December 16, notably after November's presidential election.
US POLITICSDNA on wipe from care home choking victim to be tested in US
The testing is part of a renewed criminal investigation into Cheryl Yewdall's choking death nearly three years ago.
World'Enjoy it while it lasts': Trump pleads not guilty to election subversion
It's the first hearing since the Supreme Court narrowed the case by ruling that former presidents are entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges.
Donald TrumpNewly-emerged footage shows motorcade racing JFK to hospital
Images reveal US Secret Service agents driving the stricken president through Dallas to hospital in a desperate bid to save his life.
JFKTechnology giant Nvidia suffers $415 billion loss in single day
The AI chipmaking company recorded the worst day in the history of the stock market as measured by loss in total market value.
TechnologyProsecutor asks for charge to be reinstated against Baldwin in 'Rust' case
A prosecutor asked a New Mexico judge to reconsider the decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against Alec Baldwin in the fatal movie set shooting of a cinematographer.
legal'An evil thing': Boy, 14, arrested after deadly US school shooting identified
Two teachers and two students were killed in the gunfire, with nine other people taken to hospital.
school shootingUS accuses Russia of spreading disinformation before election
They're accused of covertly funding a Tennessee-based content creation company to publish nearly 2000 videos containing Russian propaganda.
PoliticsBoy, 11, confesses to killing former mayor of town and his daughter
An 11-year-old boy has admitted to police he fatally shot the former interim mayor of a small Louisiana town and his adult daughter, authorities said.
crimeGlitch to get 'free money' from ATMs discovered
Over the weekend, videos appeared on the app showing people depositing checks for large sums of money at Chase ATMs and then making a withdrawal for a smaller yet substantial amount, leading them to believe they had discovered a bug and were hitting the jackpot.
WorldGruesome find at Californian nudist resort leads to murder charges
A man has been charged with murder on suspicion of killing his neighbours at a California nudist resort, San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson has announced.
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