Inauguration rehearsals pushed back amid security concerns
The rehearsal for the inauguration ceremony will be delayed a day amid heightened security concerns, acting Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli told CNN.
US ELECTION
The Donald Trump presidency in pictures
Take a look back at some of the most iconic moments of the Donald Trump presidency.
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Seven injured as bus plows through overpass in the Bronx
Seven people have been injured after a bus crashed through an overpass on a major Bronx freeway.
CRASHES
Joe the pigeon may be spared death amid speculation he's not from the US
The racing pigeon thought to have flown a mega 15,000km from Alabama in the United States to Melbourne may be spared death row after an American official suggested the bird is actually Australian.
ANIMALS
Former secretary of state says Trump had 'really limited understanding' of history
Donald Trump's former secretary of state Rex Tillerson has lamented his former boss's intellectual shortcomings in a tell-all interview.
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South Australia ends quarantine for Brisbane travellers
The mandatory 14-day quarantine will be lifted from Sunday, but travellers will still have to get tested for COVID-19 three times following their arrival.
LIVE NEWS DAILY
Pics of the week: Anti-communist protesters demand the return of the king
As the US braces for further potential violence, elsewhere in the world there were protests and celebrations aplenty.
RIOT
TODAY IN HISTORY: London ice skating disaster kills 40 people
An idyllic winter skate turned into a tragedy when two hundred people were plunged into freezing water as the ice at Regent's Park cracked.
HISTORY
Why judge has been banned from ruling on murder cases
The Arkansas Supreme Court has said a judge who was barred from hearing execution-related cases after he participated in an anti-death penalty protest can't preside over a capital murder case.
DEATH PENALTY
Supreme Court gives Trump the green-light for final killing spree on death row
It was one of the worst bursts of gang violence Richmond had ever seen. At least 11 people were killed in a 45-day period in 1992, all at the hands of gang members who eliminated anyone they thought would get in the way of their growing crack cocaine business.
DEATH PENALTY
Magic mushrooms grow inside man's bloodstream after he injected 'psychedelic' tea
An American man nearly died after psychedelic mushrooms started growing into his veins after he injected them into his body.
DRUGS
Congress members suggest colleagues were part of Capitol riot pre-planning
Members of Congress have raised the spectre of a pre-planned inside job leading up to the Capitol riot on January 6.
US ELECTION PROTESTS
No alcohol and no checked guns: Airlines tighten security for Inauguration Day
Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration are stepping up security for flights to and from Washington, DC, amid threats of additional violence.
US ELECTION PROTESTS
Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion bill to 'cut child poverty in half'
Joe Biden has proposed a US$1.9 trillion (A$2.4 trillion) stimulus plan to address the coronavirus pandemic and lift millions out of poverty.
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Secret Service barred from using Ivanka Trump's bathroom
The US Secret Service is renting a small studio apartment in Washington, DC, near the home of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, in order for agents to use the bathroom and have office space.
US POLITICS
Trump impeachment trial could begin on inauguration day
President Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment could go to trial as soon as Inauguration Day, with U.S. senators serving not only as jurors but as shaken personal witnesses and victims of the deadly siege of the Capitol by a mob of his supporters.
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Nine charged over US water disaster that led to fatal disease outbreak
A new investigation of the Flint water disaster led to charges against nine people.
WORLD
Trump stands largely silent, alone amid second impeachment
His place in the history books rewritten, President Donald Trump endured his second impeachment largely alone and silent.
IMPEACHMENT
Washington locks down one week before inauguration
FBI warns of violent Trump protests being planned in all 50 state capitals for days ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
VIOLENCE
Quarantine officials to kill the US pigeon who flew to Melbourne
Authorities contacted Kevin Chelli-Bird, asking him to catch the bird, concerned it may be carrying diseases.
WILDLIFE
Male orangutan cares for daughter in 'rare situation' after mum dies
A male orangutan has been nicknamed 'Mr Mum' by American zookeepers after he took on an unusual role following the death of the family matriarch.
ZOO
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 14, 2021
Mother, three young children found dead at Melbourne home; Man critical after Perth shark attack; House votes to impeach Trump for second time
LIVE NEWS DAILY
The Arvo Wrap: WHO investigators arrive in Wuhan, Trump impeached
A wrap of the biggest stories of the day.
THE ARVO WRAP
Drug dealer convicted in seven killings could face execution
Federal judge halts inmate's scheduled execution due to positive COVID-19 test.
WORLD
A nurse who works with COVID-19 patients just won a $1 million lottery jackpot
A nurse on the US frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic now has the pocket change to treat herself to some of the finer things in life.
CORONAVIRUS
Vote to impeach Donald Trump finalised in writing
Historic scenes as US President Donald Trump is impeached for the second time after he encouraged loyalists to "fight like hell" against election results.
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Family of Uber driver allegedly murdered by passenger searching for answers
Relatives desperate for answers after navy veteran was 'tortured' by one of his passengers.
CRIME
Joe Biden calls on Senate to multitask impeachment, other priorities
Joe Biden has called on the Senate to multitask in coming weeks, conducting their impeachment proceedings while "working on the other urgent business of the nation".
JOE BIDEN
Trump rails against 'assault on free speech'
Donald Trump has made no mention of his impeachment in a video posted on the official White House Twitter account.
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Olympic swimmer charged with taking part in US Capitol riot
Five-time Olympic swimming medallist Klete Keller was charged Wednesday with participating in a deadly riot at the US Capitol after video emerged that appeared to show him among those storming the building last week.
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