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.
DONALD TRUMP
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.
JOE BIDEN
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.
DONALD TRUMP
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.
DONALD TRUMP
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.
DONALD TRUMP
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.
WORLD
Former PM lashes Donald Trump over Capitol Building riot
Australia's former Prime Minister labelled the Capitol riots 'an assault on democracy'.
MALCOLM TURNBULL
The impeachment process explained
Donald Trump has become the first US President to be impeached twice, charged with "incitement of insurrection" over the Capitol siege. Here is a look at the process of impeachment.
US POLITICS
Airbnb says it will block reservations in DC area during inauguration
Airbnb says it will cancel all short-term reservations in the Washington, DC area next week.
WORLD
Donald Trump becomes first US President to be impeached twice
President Donald Trump has been impeached for an historic second time for 'inciting' deadly riot at US Capitol.
DONALD TRUMP
Why Trump's impeachment is different this time around
History shows that the impeachment failed in removing Donald Trump from office the first time but things are very different second time around and the President should be worried.
IMPEACHMENT
Trump calls on Americans to 'help ease tensions and calm tempers'
Donald Trump is on the verge of being impeached for a second time in an unprecedented House vote a week after the US Capitol was stormed.
DONALD TRUMP
First US woman executed in nearly 70 years
The US Supreme Court denied a last-ditch effort to stop Lisa Montgomery, a woman who murdered an expectant mother and stole her baby from the womb, from being executed.
MURDER
Pigeon spreads its wings to fly from Alabama to a Melbourne backyard
A racing pigeon has treated itself to an international trip, flying from Alabama in the US to a Melbourne backyard landing on Boxing Day.
MELBOURNE
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 13, 2021
Shopper allegedly stabbed in mask dispute; Job vacancies surpass pre-pandemic levels; Two new cases in Queensland
LIVE NEWS DAILY
The reasons for and against impeaching Donald Trump
Should Congress go to the trouble of removing Donald Trump when his term in office is essentially over?
DONALD TRUMP
Pence won't invoke 25th amendment to remove Trump
Vice President Mike Pence won't invoke the 25th amendment to remove Donald Trump from office.
MIKE PENCE
Man who forgot password may lose $300m Bitcoin fortune
A San Francisco computer programmer has just two password attempts left if he is to unlock a Bitcoin wallet worth more than $300 million.
BITCOIN
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