USA NEWS HEADLINES 16 JAN 2021
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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
The polar vortex may be on its way to US
Stratospheric warming is occurring at high altitudes above the North Pole, resulting in a spike in temperatures.
WORLD
US cop dies due to riot injuries
"Although some officers were injured and hospitalized yesterday, no USCP officers have passed away," Capitol Police said in a statement.
US POLITICS
US flies two bombers to Middle East in another Iran deterrence mission
The US military flew two B-52 bombers to the Middle East Thursday from their base in the United States.
WORLD
Second Trump cabinet member quits in protest of president's rhetoric
Another of Donald Trump's cabinet members has resigned in protest of his actions leading up to the Capitol riot.
DONALD TRUMP
Harvard astronomer believes alien debris passed Earth in 2017
A Harvard University professor is making the case that we are likely not alone in the universe.
WORLD
What is the 25th amendment? The backdoor method for removing a president
A growing number of powerful Washington figures are calling on Donald Trump to be removed from office via the 25th amendment.
DONALD TRUMP
Boeing hit with $3.2 billion fine after deceiving authorities about fatal flaw
Plane manufacturer Boeing has agreed to pay a A$3.2 billion fine over fraud charges related to two devastating jumbo jet crashes.
PLANE ACCIDENT
What we know about the four dead in the Capitol riots
One woman was fatally shot by police and three people died of apparent medical emergencies when a mob of President Trump's supporters stormed the US Capitol.
US POLITICS
Trump can, and just might, pardon himself: former top aide
Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton has said the president has the power to pardon himself.
DONALD TRUMP
Malcolm Turnbull says Donald Trump to blame for US Capitol violence
The former PM says the US President has "sought to exacerbate and exploit divisions" during his four years in office.
DONALD TRUMPCapitol fenced off after day of chaos
The US Capitol has been secured after a day of chaos as angry Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol in protest against a Democrat win, resulting in four deaths.
DONALD TRUMP
The FBI and DC police want the public to help identify Capitol rioters
Both the FBI and Washington police are asking Americans to step up and help them identify people who participated in the riot and insurrection at the US Capitol.
PROTESTS
Facebook bans Donald Trump from posting for remainder of his term in office
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said "the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great".
DONALD TRUMP
Stocks soar as Wall Street looks past Washington violence
Stocks are rallying sharply on Thursday, as Wall Street continues to be unfazed by the prior day's violent clashes on Capitol Hill.
DONALD TRUMP
US faces 13 more days of Trump after Capitol rampage
There are fears there may be more . mayhem as the US awaits the departure of a divisive commander-in-chief incited a mob to storm the Capitol.
US ELECTIONHow did police let Capitol breach happen?
Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how law enforcement handled Wednesday's violent breach at the Capitol.
US POLITICS
Attacks on the US Capitol throughout history
The chaos at the US Capitol on Wednesday wasn't the first time there's been violence at one of the most iconic American buildings.
USA
Trump pledges 'orderly' transition as Congress affirms Biden victory
The President has acknowledged his defeat as Congress concluded the electoral vote count after long delays caused by a mob protesting the election result.
US POLITICS
How the world's papers responded to 'Trump's hate mob'
Dramatic front pages document the chaos that unfolded as angry Donald Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol in protest against a Democrat win.
US POLITICS
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 7, 2021
Electoral College Votes confirm Joe Biden as next US President; Donald Trump accepts defeat; US Capitol secure after violent protest leaves four dead
LIVE NEWS DAILY
What's next for the Republican Party?
After watching a day of violence in the President's name, tonight, instead of chanting three word slogans they are pondering a two word dilemma: Now what?
PROTESTS
Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
Four people have died after supporters of President Donald Trump violently occupied the US Capitol, police have confirmed.
DONALD TRUMP
Angry Republicans call for Trump impeachment after Capitol Hill riots
A growing number of Republican leaders and Cabinet officials now believe Donald Trump should be removed from office before January 20.
DONALD TRUMP
Trump supporters harass media and smash cameras during Washington protest
A number of journalists were forced to abandon their equipment in a set-up area after violent thugs forced their way in.
US ELECTION
Inside the chaos at the US Capitol
"It was a mess. Nobody was communicating. No one knew what we were supposed to be doing there," one federal law enforcement officer said.
WORLD
Woman shot in DC riots reportedly an Air Force veteran
The woman fatally shot by police during chaotic pro-Trump protests in Washington DC today has reportedly been identified as a US Air Force veteran.
RIOTEven after the Capitol riots, the US may not yet have reached a tipping point
The strength of Donald Trump's connection to his base means the extraordinary riot inside the US Capitol today may not be enough to shock the country out of its partisan divide, former 9News foreign correspondent Robert Penfold says.
USA
Stream of White House staff quit after riot chaos
US First Lady Melania Trump's chief of staff has resigned effective immediately - one of a list of White House staff to quit their jobs following the violent pro-Trump riots in Washington DC.
US POLITICS
Doctors alarmed at mystery illness in children with links to COVID-19
MIS-C is multisystem inflammatory syndrome and it develops in children with COVID-19 days and weeks after infection.
USA
Travel advice for Aussies changed following US Capitol riots
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told Australians to avoid protests following "distressing" and concerning" riots at the US Capitol
SCOTT MORRISON
Twitter and Facebook block Donald Trump in wake of US Capitol riots
Twitter has taken the unprecedented step of locking Donald Trump's account for 12 hours in the wake of riots in the US Capitol by his supporters.
USA
Miami medical examiners investigate death of doctor who got coronavirus vaccine
The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner is investigating the death of a doctor weeks after he received a Covid-19 vaccine, according to Darren Caprara, director of operations at the medical examiner's office.
WORLD
Hundreds defy curfew as protests continue
Hundreds of demonstrators continue to congregate around the US Capitol building in defiance of a city-wide curfew in Washington DC following a day of chaos and unrest.
US ELECTION
How the US media captured the unprecedented storming of the Capitol
The storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump played out on American broadcast networks and social media in searing fashion Wednesday.
WORLD
Biden calls on Trump to 'step up' and demand end to protest
Incoming US President Joe Biden has called on Donald Trump to go on national television and demand protesters end their siege.
US ELECTION
Mike Pence defies Donald Trump, says he can't reject electoral votes
In the days before, Mr Trump had pressured his vice president to toss electors from battleground states that voted for Mr Biden to overturn the will of voters.
US ELECTION
Georgia run-off candidate with Aussie roots
A US politician who holds the fate of President-elect Joe Biden in his hands is the son of an Australian woman.
US ELECTION
'Santa Dollars' are legal currency in the US
A shopper in the US state of Utah was surprised when they received a $1 bill with a picture of Santa Claus on it instead of George Washington.
MONEY
Democrats claim victory in Senate run-off, win looms in second race
The final vote result in two elections that are set to decide the fate of Joe Biden's presidency was delayed by confrontations between protesters and poll workers.
US ELECTION
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 6, 2021
NSW Health confirm no charge for COVID testing without Medicare card; New mask rule for Sydney cricket; Four new local cases in NSW; MCG cricket-goer diagnosed
LIVE NEWS DAILY
Trump 'would not be welcome in Scotland due to coronavirus restrictions'
Trump 'would not be welcome in Scotland due to coronavirus restrictions'
US ELECTION
The Georgia Senate run-offs: The election result worth half a billion dollars
In a matter of hours the first ballots will start being counted in an election almost as consequential as the presidential vote two months ago.
US ELECTION
US woman charged with assault after child kicks plane seat
A 29-year-old woman is facing charges after she assaulted another woman on a flight that had arrived at the Portland International Airport, according to court documents.
CRIME
Body found in freezer of 'haunted house' in South Carolina
A group of people checking out a "haunted house" in South Carolina got a scare of a different kind after they found a dead body in a freezer.
CRIME
The last widow of the American Civil War dies, 81 years after her husband
The last widow of the American Civil War has died, 157 years after the conflict ended.
HISTORY
US man dug up cemetery in US national park to hunt for treasure
A US man has pleaded guilty after authorities said he was caught digging in a Yellowstone National Park cemetery in search of hidden treasure.
TREASURE
Colombia locks down while South Africa 'runs out of coffins'
January is beginning as a grim month around the globe as the coronavirus resurges and reshapes itself from Britain to Japan to California.
CORONAVIRUS
'Human disaster': One in five tested for COVID-19 in LA are positive
Imagine having cardiac arrest and getting picked up by an ambulance that won't take you to a hospital.
CORONAVIRUS
US police officer who shot black man Jacob Blake won't be charged
A US prosecutor says he will not file criminal charges against a white police officer who shot a black man in the back in Kenosha, Wisconsin, earlier this year, leaving him paralysed and setting off sometimes violent protests in the city.
RACIAL VIOLENCE
Pandemic haunts new year as virus growth outpaces vaccines
January is looking grim around the globe as COVID-19 resurges and reshapes, filling hospitals and threatening livelihoods anew.
CORONAVIRUS
What's behind the rising tensions between Iran and the US?
Iran announced Monday that it had resumed enriching uranium to 20 per cent purity, far beyond the limits laid out in the 2015 nuclear deal, in a move likely to further escalate tensions with the United States.
WORLD
Sword stolen in US college prank returned after 40 years
A sword taken from a historical monument in Westfield, Massachusetts has been returned by the man who took it as part of a college prank about 40 years ago, according to a city official.
DISCOVERIES
Conspiracy theorist pharmacist accused of deliberately ruining 500 doses of coronavirus vaccine
A man in the US has been accused of spoiling more than 500 doses of coronavirus vaccines as he was convinced the world was "crashing down".
USA
Trump forces a fissure in the Republican Party over his own election loss
Little more than a fortnight before Mr Trump will be booted from the White House, a deep fissure has developed in the Republican Party.
DONALD TRUMP
Inflatable costume under investigation as possible source of US hospital outbreak
A well-meaning US hospital staffer in an inflatable Christmas tree costume has inadvertently spread coronavirus to at least 44 other workers.
CORONAVIRUSTop Georgia voting official refutes Donald Trump's conspiracy theories
A top Georgia election official said "everybody's vote did count" in the state's November elections as he shot down a list of voter fraud conspiracy theories President Donald Trump aired.
DONALD TRUMP
Trump's Mar-a-Lago club held mask-free party on New Year's Eve
A Florida politician wants President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club fined and closed temporarily for hosting a New Year's Eve party where few of the 500 guests wore masks.
DONALD TRUMP
Tragedy saves Julian Assange from being extradited to US
Stella Moris, the partner of Julian Assange and mother of two of his children, wept in a London courtroom as the WikiLeaks founder was delivered a dramatic victory overnight.
JULIAN ASSANGE
Judge rules Julian Assange will not be extradited to US
A judge has ruled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not be extradited from the UK to the US to face espionage charges over the publication of secret American military documents.
JULIAN ASSANGE
Breaking news and updates Australia: January 4, 2021
No new cases in NSW; Three new cases in Victoria; Mask fines in force for NSW; UK virus warning
BREAKING NEWS
US orders aircraft carrier to stay in Middle East following Iran threats
An aircraft carrier will stay in the Persian Gulf after Pentagon claims Iran made threats against the the United States.
WORLD
Extraordinary warning to Trump
Ten former US secretaries of defence have warned President Donald Trump against using the military in his quest to change the outcome of the 2020 election.
USA
'Mass panic' as jumpers leap from US hotel roof
Two men in the US are being investigated by authorities after they were caught BASE jumping off a hotel rooftop in Nashville, Tennessee.
USA
Nancy Pelosi re-elected as speaker of US House of Representatives
Speaker Nancy Pelosi won a fourth non-consecutive term to lead the House of Representatives, suffering a handful of defections in a narrow vote after her party lost seats but kept control of the chamber.
NANCY PELOSI
Donald Trump urges Georgia official to 'find votes' in leaked call: report
US President Donald Trump pushed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to "find" votes to overturn the election results after his loss to President-elect Joe Biden, according to an audio recording of a phone call obtained by The Washington Post.
DONALD TRUMP
US coronavirus death toll hits 350,000
The COVID-19 death toll in the United States has surpassed 350,000 as experts anticipate another surge in cases and deaths.
CORONAVIRUS
Head-on crash kills seven kids, two adults in California
Seven children and two adult drivers were killed in head-on collision in Central California on New Year's Day, authorities said.
USASenators challenging Biden win over Trump
A coalition of 11 Republican senators announced Saturday it will challenge the outcome of the presidential election by voting to reject electors from some states when Congress meets next week to certify the Electoral College results that confirmed President-elect Joe Biden won.
US ELECTION
US records deadliest day as cases surge to 20 million
The US surpassed 20 million total recorded COVID-19 cases on Friday, hours after the country ushered in 2021 and left behind its deadliest month of the pandemic.
CORONAVIRUSAppeals court vacates order delaying woman's execution
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the only woman on federal death row to be executed before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
DEATH PENALTY
Trump veto overridden by Senate
The Senate has voted to override President Donald Trump's veto of the sweeping defence bill known as the National Defence Authorization Act, delivering a bipartisan rebuke to the President in his final days in office.
DONALD TRUMP
US police investigate deliberate spoiling of 500 vaccine doses
A pharmacist at a suburban Milwaukee medical center deliberately removed hundreds of coronavirus vaccine doses from refrigeration and left them out overnight twice, not just once as officials initially believed.
CORONAVIRUS
Man dubbed most prolific serial killer in US history dies
The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in US history, Samuel Little, has died in California.
MURDER
US flying nuclear bombers over Iran to deter NYE attack
The US have flown nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East in the latest show of force meant to deter Iran, as defense officials remain divided over the risk posed by the regime and the Iraq-based militias it supports.
POLITICS
Not just coronavirus: The things you forgot also happened in 2020
It's a year no Australian will ever forget. But not just because of the coronavirus pandemic.
WORLD
California announces first confirmed case of virus variant
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the infection found in Southern California during an online conversation with Dr Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
USA
Donald Trump's push for US$2000 relief cheques all but dead in Senate
The roadblock set by Senate Republicans appears unsurmountable, even as pressure builds to approve the bigger cheques.
DONALD TRUMP
Biden hits out at Trump administration as vaccine rollout falls behind schedule
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday criticised the Trump administration for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines and predicted that "things will get worse before they get better" when it comes to the pandemic.
US POLITICS
Century-old US home that once served as a jailer's residence selling for less than $200,000
A century old home in the US that once served as a jailer's residence is on the market for less than $200,000.
PROPERTY
US police officers connected to Breonna Taylor's death could face dismissal
Louisville police have taken steps that could result in the firing of two officers connected to Breonna Taylor's death.
SHOOTINGS
First reported US case of COVID-19 variant first seen in UK
A Colorado man has the variant of the coronavirus from the United Kingdom that health officials say is more transmissible than other strains of the virus, the state's governor announced on Tuesday.
CORONAVIRUS
Ppp singer speaks about her song being played before Nashville bombing
Singer speaks out about why her hit-song was used in prelude to the mysterious Nashville bombing.
USA
Record virus hospitalisations in US force health experts to ration care
A record number of COVID related hospitalisations in the US, has caused some hospitals to reach their breaking point with some talking rationed health care.
USA
2020 in images: Stunning photographs capture a year like no other
The year 2020 has been one of the most intense on record when it comes to big news events.
NEWS
Biden labels Trump handover 'irresponsible'
The President-elect has said that his team has encountered "irresponsible" roadblocks by Trump appointees.
US POLITICS
US hits record high COVID-19 hospitalisations
More Americans were hospitalised this past week than any other week of the pandemic.
CORONAVIRUS
How a virus with no name spread into a global pandemic
Eighteen days after a mysterious flu was detected in a wet market in a city in China a confirmed case of the virus broke through international borders.
CORONAVIRUS
Judge rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell's bail bid
A judge has rejected a proposed bail package for Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend, saying her incarceration is necessary to ensure she faces trial.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL:saturation(1.14)/https%3A%2F%2Fprod.static9.net.au%2Ffs%2F528ed59e-a9ca-41ab-afb1-2b16fbe96f26)
'Christmas will never be the same,' say Nashville police officers
Responding Nashville police officers describe the Christmas blast and the eerie messages broadcasting from the RV.
USA
As COVID-19 ravages the US, shootings and killings are also up
The coronavirus pandemic has lead to social and economic upheaval across the US, an historic shortage of jobs and resources in poorer communities - resulting in a spike in gun crime.
CORONAVIRUS
New footage shows massive Nashville blast as bomber identified
New CCTV released by Nashville police shows the devastating power of a bomb which was inside an RV and detonated on Christmas Day.
EXPLOSIONS
Trump finally signs coronavirus relief, government funding bill
US President Donald Trump has signed the massive $2.3 trillion (A$3 trillion) dollar coronavirus relief and government funding bill into law after a lengthy delay.
DONALD TRUMP
New 'one of a kind' plant discovered in Hawaii rainforest
A newly discovered plant, possibly the only one of its kind, has been found deep in a Hawaiian rainforest.
DISCOVERIES
Scientists discover a new species of snake hiding in plain sight
Researchers at the University of Kansas have discovered three new snake species in a collection they already had in their catalogue of work.
SNAKES
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch sold for almost $30m
The property formerly known as Neverland Ranch, home to the late Michael Jackson, has been purchased by Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle.
PROPERTY
Italy's COVID-19 death toll climbs as US suffers worst month of the pandemic
Italy added another 305 victims to its official coronavirus death toll on the same day it joined the rest of the European Union in launching a massive vaccination campaign.
CORONAVIRUS
Suspected Nashville Christmas bomber 'perished in explosion'
The man suspected of setting off bomb 'perished in explosion' that rocked downtown Nashville on Christmas Day, the US Attorney has said.
BOMBING
USA sufferers deadliest month since pandemic began
December has been America's deadliest month since the Covid-19 pandemic's start - with more than 63,000 Americans lost to the virus in the past 26 days.
CORONAVIRUS
Moment Nashville bomb destroyed restaurant
The explosion that rattled a historic Nashville street in the predawn hours of Christmas Day came after an RV repeatedly warned of an imminent explosion.
EXPLOSIONS
Monolith mystery gets a Christmas spin
In true pop-up art fashion, an over 2m tall monolith made of gingerbread mysteriously appeared on a San Francisco hilltop on Christmas Day and collapsed the next day.
USA
FBI at home of possible suicide bomber in Nashville attack
Federal agents converged on the home of a possible person of interest in the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville.
EXPLOSIONSPossible human remains found near Nashville explosion site
First there were the gunshots that startled residents awake in a downtown Nashville community on Christmas morning.
EXPLOSIONS
Van that was 'deliberately' exploded in US city revealed
A Christmas morning explosion that rocked downtown Nashville, injuring at least three people and damaging dozens of buildings, is believed to be an intentional act, authorities said.
USA
US state breaks two million case mark
California's deadly Christmas was marked by pleas to avoid holiday gatherings outside the home and indoor church services.
USA
Trump golfs in Florida as COVID relief hangs in the balance
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.
DONALD TRUMPCDC to require negative COVID-19 test for all passengers travelling to US from UK
Passengers arriving in the United States from the United Kingdom must test negative for COVID-19 before departure, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced.
CORONAVIRUSNew round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies
President Donald Trump pardoned more than two dozen people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law, in the latest wave of clemency to benefit longtime associates and supporters.
DONALD TRUMP
Ex-'Survivor' contestant arrested for allegedly stealing from family member
A former “Survivor” contestant has been charged in Virginia with grand larceny, authorities said.
CRIME
Trump pardons former campaign manager and son-in-law's father
Donald Trump has pardoned his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law.
USA
The dancer and the movie star: Unsolved disappearance fascinates Hollywood 71 years later
A beautiful young dancer and movie extra vanishes without a trace, leaving detectives with nothing more than rumour and conjecture to guide their investigation.
HOLLYWOOD
Trump sets up showdown with Congress after defence bill veto
US President Donald Trump has vetoed the annual defence policy bill, following through on threats to veto a measure that has broad bipartisan support in Congress.
CORONAVIRUS
Pfizer to supply US with additional 100 million vaccine doses
The drugmakers said on Wednesday that they expect to deliver all the doses by July 31.
VACCINE
Donald Trump announces wave pardons
President Donald Trump has announced a wave of lame duck pardons, including two for men who pleaded guilty in Robert Mueller's investigation.
DONALD TRUMP
Fauci receives vaccine, warns it will take months to reach every American
Top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has received his COVID-19 vaccine, telling Americans most of the country will have access to the new jabs by the middle of next year.
CORONAVIRUS
Biden receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden today received his first dose of the Pfizer and BioNTech coronavirus vaccine in public.
JOE BIDEN
Congress finally passes US COVID-19 relief bill - and $1.8b for Trump's wall
The US Congress has passed a US$900 billion ($1.18 trillion) pandemic relief package.
CORONAVIRUS
Acrobats hurt in circus accident reach $69 million settlement
Eight acrobats severely injured when the rigging suspending them by their hair plummeted to the floor during a circus performance in Rhode Island in 2014 have reached a $69 million settlement
ACCIDENTS
Terrorist killings keep dropping but far-right threat rears ugly head
The chances of being killed in a terror attack are lower now than in any time over the past five years, according to new data, which has also revealed a surge in far-right activity.
TERRORISM
Uber-wealthy, super elite rake in multi-billions in 2020
The multi-billion-dollar fortune of enigmatic Tesla boss Elon Musk has multiplied almost five-times in just nine months, topping $188 billion.
FINANCE
Scientists examine UK mutant strain to check vaccine resistance
US scientists expect to know in the next few days if coronavirus vaccines might not work against a mutated variant of the virus rapidly spreading in England.
CORONAVIRUS
Python jerky? US scientists to study if it's safe to eat invasive snake species
Pythons might become a new menu item in Florida if scientists can confirm they're safe to eat.
SNAKE
Seven conflicts that shook 2020 in the shade of the coronavirus
Wars and conflict raged on in 2020, with headlines of the frontlines obscured by the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
WAR
Rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad
Eight rockets have targeted the US embassy in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, Iraqi officals said.
IRAQ
'NorCal' rapist Roy Waller sentenced to 897 years
Roy Charles Waller, a serial rapist who terrorised northern California for at least 15 years, will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
RAPE
Mike Pompeo says Russia 'pretty clearly' behind cyberattack on US
First administration official to publicly tie the Kremlin to the widespread intrusion.
USA
US Space Force members to be called guardians
The Trump administration has celebrated the first birthday of the US Space Force by announcing that its members will be known as guardians.
SPACE
US clears Moderna vaccine for emergency roll-out
The US has added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
CORONAVIRUS
Russian hacking campaign broader than previously believed
An alarming new alert issued by the Department of Homeland Security's cyber arm revealed that suspected Russian hackers used a variety of unidentified tactics.
CYBER SECURITY
Mike Pence and wife Karen get COVID-19 vaccine on TV
Vice President Mike Pence was vaccinated for COVID-19 in a live-television event aimed at reassuring Americans the vaccine is safe. Pence's wife Karen and Surgeon General Jerome Adams also received shots.
VACCINE
Supreme Court throws out challenge to Trump's census plan
The Supreme Court has dismissed as premature a challenge to President Donald Trump's plan to exclude people living in the country illegally from the population count used to allot states seats in the House of Representatives
US POLITICS
Biden marks anniversary of deaths of first wife and daughter
President-elect Joe Biden has marked the 48th anniversary of the accident that killed his first wife and baby daughter by attending Mass at the church where they are buried.
JOE BIDEN
Iran builds at underground nuclear facility amid US tensions
Iran has begun construction on a site at its underground nuclear facility at Fordo amid tensions with the US over its atomic program.
IRAN
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 18, 2020
Sydney Northern Beaches COVID-19 cluster grows; Queensland declares Northern Beaches a hotspot; Aussie stocks drop
LIVE NEWS DAILY
Cyberattack against US a 'grave threat'
US authorities have expressed increased alarm about a long-undetected intrusion into computer systems in the country around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russian hackers.
CYBER ATTACK
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 17, 2020
WA's new border quarantine; Sydney Northern Beaches coronavirus cluster grows to 17; Tasmania stops NSW travellers from entering; French President Macron tests positive
LIVE NEWS DAILY
'With reservations': Trump voters grapple with Biden's win
Robert Reed says he will always believe the 2020 election was stolen from US President Donald Trump.
DONALD TRUMP
Florida diver finds giant megalodon shark tooth at sea
A diver in the US state of Florida has found a giant prehistoric shark tooth during a weekend trip out to sea.
SHARKS
FBI accuse Kenyan man of 9/11-style plot
A Kenyan man who took a flight training course in the Philippines has been accused of plotting to hijack a plane and stage a 9/11-style attack in the US.
TERRORISM
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 16, 2020
Women and child struck by car outside primary school; NSW records first local COVID-19 case in weeks; Man jailed over death of Angry Anderson's son; Crack WHO team tracks virus origins in China; Concern over 'no-jab, no-pay' vaccine plan; More flood warnings for east coast
LIVE NEWS DAILY
Video shows moments after unarmed Black man was shot
Police began arriving almost immediately after Ahmaud Arbery was shot in a coastal Georgia subdivision, finding the unarmed Black man lying facedown in his own blood while the man who shot him paced with hands on his head.
AHMAUD ARBERY
Pornhub removes a majority of its videos after investigation reveals child abuse
Pornhub has removed a majority of its content -- millions of explicit videos -- uploaded from unverified users .
TECHNOLOGY
International fashion mogul Peter Nygard arrested on sex trafficking charges
The Canadian allegedly used force, fraud, and coercion to sexually abuse and assault teenage girls.
SEXUAL ASSAULT
Epstein ex asks for multi-million-dollar bail and armed guards
Lawyers for the former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein are urging a judge to free her to await trial under a US$28.5 million ($37.7 million) bail package that would include armed guards to ensure she remains safe and doesn't flee a New York City residence.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL
Senior Republican congratulates Joe Biden on election victory
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has congratulated Joe Biden on winning the presidential election, a significant moment given many Senate Republicans have not recognised the Democrat's victory.
US ELECTION
US could approve second COVID-19 vaccine this week
A panel of outside experts will offer their recommendation on the Moderna vaccine on Thursday, with a final FDA decision expected soon thereafter.
VACCINE
Breaking news and updates Australia: December 15, 2020
Two killed in NZ chopper crash; US starts virus vaccinations; States vote for Biden as US Election result finalised; Wild weather continues in NSW and Queensland
LIVE NEWS DAILY
Explorer behind bars refuses to reveal location of historic $5M coins
Tommy Thompson marks his fifth year in jail for refusing to disclose the whereabouts of 500 missing coins.
HISTORY
Biden calls on nation to 'turn the page' and unite
President-elect Joe Biden declared it was time to "turn the page, to unite, to heal" in a speech after the Electoral College made his victory over President Donald Trump official.
US ELECTION
Biden formalises US election victory
President-elect Joe Biden has cleared the 270-vote threshold in Electoral College count, formalising his victory.
US ELECTION
Record-breaking snow storm to wallop New York City
New York City is bracing for the most snowfall the city has seen from a single storm.
USA
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