USA NEWS HEADLINES 16 Jan 2021
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Government lawyers try to get Donald Trump's name off rape accuser's lawsuit
Justice Department lawyers asked a federal appeals court to replace President Donald Trump with the United States as the defendant in a defamation lawsuit brought by a woman who says he raped her in the 1990s.
DONALD TRUMP
TODAY IN HISTORY: Riot starts after contortionist never shows up for performance
A crowd of people packed into London's Haymarket Theatre on January 16, 1749, expecting to see an acrobat squeeze himself into a wine bottle.
HISTORY
NY prosecutors interview Michael Cohen about Trump finances
New York prosecutors conducted an hourslong interview of Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, on Thursday, asking a range of questions about Trump's business dealings, according to three people familiar with the meeting.
DONALD TRUMP
Banana sticker makes this $20 note worth a fortune
How can a US$20 bill be worth over US$57,000 ($74,000)? Because of a printing mishap.
MONEY
Student to face trial for encouraging boyfriend to kill himself
The manslaughter case against a South Korean woman accused of encouraging her boyfriend to take his own life will head toward trial in the US state of Massachusetts, prosecutors said.
CRIME
Chaos, confusion and Trump: My year of reporting from the US
It is almost exactly one year since I touched down in Los Angeles to begin a posting in Nine's US Bureau, and a new adventure for my family.
DONALD TRUMP
Man convicted in three killings to be last executed under Trump
The last federal inmate facing execution before President Donald Trump leaves office was sentenced to death for the killings of three women in a Maryland wildlife refuge, a crime that led to a life sentence for the man who fired the fatal shots.
DEATH ROW
Worldwide coronavirus death toll hits two million
It's as if 10 of the world's largest commercial jets fell out of the sky, every day for an entire year.
CORONAVIRUS
Mike Pence calls Kamala Harris to offer congratulations
Vice President Mike Pence has called his soon-to-be successor Kamala Harris to offer his congratulations, according to two people familiar with the conversation.
WORLD
Capitol mob aimed to 'assassinate' elected officials
The pro-Trump mob that stormed the US Capitol last week aimed to "capture and assassinate elected officials," federal prosecutors said in court documents.
US ELECTION PROTESTS
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.
DONALD TRUMP
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.
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
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
Illinois man accused of threatening to kill Joe Biden
A suburban Chicago man accused of threatening to take the lives of President-elect Joe Biden and other Democrats at the upcoming inauguration in Washington, D.C., has been arrested, prosecutors have said.
JOE BIDEN
Investigation after manatee found with Trump on its back
A reward is being offered for information that helps authorities find and prosecute whomever wrote "Trump" on a manatee's back.
DONALD TRUMP
Top Republican congresswoman supports impeaching Donald Trump
One of the most senior Republicans in the House of Representatives has said she will vote to impeach Donald Trump.
DONALD TRUMP
New terror threat points to plot to surround Capitol: member of Congress
Thousands of armed pro-Donald Trump extremists are plotting to surround the US Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration,
US ELECTION PROTESTS
FBI urges Capitol rioters to surrender as hundreds face charges
The FBI could charge hundreds of people over the Capitol riots, as investigators sift through more than 100,000 pieces of digital evidence.
US ELECTION PROTESTS
Trump visits Texas border in final days to showcase wall
President Donald Trump has arrived in Texas to trumpet one of the pillars of his presidency - his campaign against illegal immigration - after days out of sight following the Capitol siege.
DONALD TRUMP
Trump says 'tremendous anger' in nation over impeachment
On impeachment, Trump said it's "a really terrible thing that they're doing." But he said, "We want no violence. Never violence."
DONALD TRUMP
Twitter blocks 70,000 QAnon accounts after US Capitol riot
The social media company said it was taking action against online behavior 'that has the potential to lead to offline harm.'
TWITTER
US billionaire Sheldon Adelson dies, aged 87
The American billionaire mogul who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in domestic and international politics has died after a long illness, his wife said.
USA
Outrage after Acting PM's comments on US Capitol riots
There are calls for Acting Prime Minister Michael McCormack to apologise after he compared the US Capitol riots to Black Lives Matter protests.
FEDERAL POLITICS
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 12, 2021
ACT lifts quarantine rules on some NSW areas; Five new COVID-19 local cases in NSW, one in Queensland; Queensland Premier warns more COVID-19 cases to come
LIVE NEWS DAILY
Congresswoman lashes out at maskless colleagues after positive COVID-19 test
A congresswoman who just tested positive for coronavirus has lashed out at her colleagues who refused to wear a mask as they were forced to take shelter in a crowded room during the Capitol riots.
US POLITICS
NFL legend declines Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump
One of the sports personalities Donald Trump admires the most has turned down America's highest civilian honour in protest of the US Capitol riots.
DONALD TRUMP
'QAnon Shaman' demanding organic food in jail
The "QAnon shaman" arrested after taking part in the storming of the US Capitol building last week is reportedly demanding organic food in jail.
USA
Cops suspended for posing for selfies during US Capitol riots
Two Capitol Police officers have been suspended and at least ten others are being investigated over their behaviour during last week's riots.
US ELECTION PROTESTS
Trump declares state of emergency in Washington DC
Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington DC to last days after the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
DONALD TRUMP
Megalodon shark babies were the size of a human adult, study says
At birth, megalodons were about 6.6 feet, or two metres, in length, according to a new study.
WORLD
Trump and Pence speak for first time since Capitol riots
President Donald Trump has spoken to his vice president Mike Pence for the first time since the Capitol riots, with the pair meeting in the White House.
DONALD TRUMP
Woman set to die for killing woman, cutting baby from womb
Becky Harper sobbed as she spoke to a Missouri dispatcher after stumbling across her expectant daughter in a pool of blood, her womb slashed open and the child she had been carrying missing.
WORLD
How Congress could permanently ban Donald Trump from running for president
Removing Donald Trump from the presidency eight days earlier than scheduled may seem like a pointless endeavour.
DONALD TRUMP
Donald Trump faces 'incitement of insurrection' impeachment charge
House Democrats have formally introduced their resolution to impeach President Donald Trump, charging him with "incitement of insurrection" for his role in last week's riots at the US Capitol.
DONALD TRUMP
Biden gets second dose of vaccine as team readies COVID-19 plan
President-elect Joe Biden received his second dose of the coronavirus vaccine today
CORONAVIRUS
US records Australia's population in coronavirus cases
Since the pandemic began, more than 374,322 people have died in the US and more than 22.4 million people have been infected, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
CORONAVIRUS
Melania Trump breaks silence on Capitol riot, hits back at her critics
First lady Melania Trump has broken her silence on the Capitol insurrection incited by her husband in a letter posted on the White House website in which she lashes out at her critics and then condemns the violence.
DONALD TRUMP
'Has to happen now': House seeks to impeach Trump
Nancy Pelosi says the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and the Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority to force him out.
DONALD TRUMP
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 11, 2021
Eleven fined over illegal Bondi party; Pelosi declares House 'will proceed' to impeachment of Trump; Brisbane lockdown to end after no new virus cases
LIVE NEWS DAILY
Explainer: What is QAnon and how did it start?
Q-Anon banners were unfurled and hoisted high last week as the US Capitol was breached by a violent mob that left five people dead.
US POLITICS
Two men carrying plastic restraints during Capitol riot charged by federal authorities
Federal authorities arrested two men on Sunday who were depicted in photos of the riot inside the Capitol wearing protective armour and carrying items that could be used to restrain a person, according to a release.
WORLD
China, Russia 'delighted' by US Capitol riots
America's global rivals were not slow in issuing triumphant condemnations of the Washington riots, but behind the scenes it seems many are fearful of further strain on the international order.
USA
What is Parler? Everything you need to know about the banned social media platform
Parler, the alternative social network popular with conservatives, has been banned by Apple, Google and Amazon.
WORLDFull picture of deadly Capitol riot exposes true horror of rampage
As the dust settles, last week's Capitol riot is looking even uglier, nastier and more treacherous than ever.
DONALD TRUMP
Trump supporters, counter-protesters clash in San Diego
Supporters of President Donald Trump clashed with counter-protesters in San Diego yesterday, prompting police to declare the gathering an unlawful assembly because of acts of violence.
US POLITICS
Possible coronavirus exposure for politicians sheltering during Capitol riot
House lawmakers may have been exposed to someone testing positive for COVID-19 while they sheltered at an undisclosed location during the Capitol siege by a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump.
DONALD TRUMP
Democrats grapple with impact of Trump impeachment
House Democratic leaders have not finalised plans for the coming week, after spending several hours on a call Saturday night working through the possible outcomes tied to impeachment, according to a source with direct knowledge of the call.
DONALD TRUMP
Pence has not ruled out 25th Amendment, source says
Mike Pence has not ruled out an effort to invoke the 25th Amendment and wants to preserve the option in case Donald Trump becomes more unstable, a source says.
DONALD TRUMP
Horned hat Capitol rioter among new arrests after Washington violence
Police have arrested more US Capitol rioters, including a man who carried off the House speaker’s lectern and one who wore a horned hat.
USA
Truck full of bombs, guns found near Capitol insurrection
An Alabama man allegedly parked a pickup truck packed with 11 homemade bombs, an assault rifle and a handgun two blocks from the US Capitol building on Wednesday for hours before authorities ever noticed, according to federal prosecutors.
USA
Biden welcomes Trump's snubbing of inauguration
President-elect Joe Biden has said it was "a good thing" that his predecessor Donald Trump is skipping his inauguration.
DONALD TRUMP
'We will not be SILENCED!' Trump defiant after permanent Twitter ban
Twitter has announced the permanent suspension of Donald Trump's account following a number of temporary locks on his account this week.
DONALD TRUMP
Brisbane's lost weekend: Snap lockdown turns city into a ghost town
In the space of a few hours, Brisbane has become a virtual ghost town, with a snap coronavirus lockdown sending everyone home.
CORONAVIRUS
Woman trampled in Capitol riots had 'don't tread on me' flag
A woman trampled to death during the riots at the US Capitol had been carrying a flag reading: "Don't tread on me".
US POLITICS
Momentum for Trump's second impeachment grows
House Democrats are currently planning to introduce articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as soon as Monday.
DONALD TRUMP
Biden to speed release of COVID-19 vaccines
With COVID-19 surging and vaccinations off to a slow start, President-elect Joe Biden will rapidly release most available vaccine doses to protect more people.
CORONAVIRUS
Trump supporter in viral photo from US Capitol arrested
The man photographed sitting at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's desk during Wednesday's riots in the US Capitol has been arrested and charged.
USA
Federal murder investigation to be opened in Capitol Police officer's death
Prosecutors in the US Attorney's office plan to open a federal murder investigation into the death of Brian D. Sicknick, a US Capitol Police officer who died from injuries sustained in the riots.
USA
Donald Trump admits defeat but stops short of conceding election
Donald Trump has conceded he will not be president come January 20, but has not admitted he lost the election.
DONALD TRUMP
Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for Trump to be removed 'immediately'
Republicans are among those calling for Mr Trump's removal with one lawmaker saying he "should not hold office one day longer".
US POLITICS
A third of America's rivers have changed colour since 1984 - here's why
America's rivers are changing color — and people are behind many of the shifts, a new study said.
RIVERS
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 8, 2021
US Capitol Police officer dies; Brisbane to go into three-day lockdown; Trump will focus on 'seamless transition of power'; New pre-flight testing rule for UK
LIVE NEWS DAILY
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