USA NEWS HEADLINES 18 Jan 2021
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US Capitol empty as inauguration preparations begin
As inauguration day looms for US president-elect Joe Biden, Capitol staff are making their final preparations.
US POLITICSBorders to be discussed this Friday
Prime Minister Scott Morrison told 2GB's Jim Wilson it is likely state borders will be discussed at this Friday's National Cabinet.
LIVE NEWS DAILYTrump to issue 'around 100 pardons'
President Donald Trump is believed to be preparing to issue around 100 pardons and commutations on his final full day in office.
DONALD TRUMPMan 'afraid of coronavirus' lived in airport for three months
A US man lived inside the secure part of an international airport terminal for three months, because he was afraid to fly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CORONAVIRUSBiden inauguration: Australian time revealed
Biden's inauguration will mark the official start of his four-year term, and due to COVID and security concerns, will go ahead without much of the pomp and fanfare.
JOE BIDENFears of insider attack at Biden inauguration
US defence officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members involved in securing President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event.
JOE BIDENTODAY IN HISTORY: More than 80 killed in train crash 'waiting to happen'
Australia's worst rail disaster, the the Granville train crash, claimed 83 lives and injured 213 others on on January 18, 1977.
HISTORYProgrammer at peace with losing $300m Bitcoin fortune
A San Francisco programmer locked out of his $300 million Bitcoin fortune because he can't remember a password has been bombarded with advice since news of his misfortune went worldwide last week.
BITCOINParler's website is back online with a brief message to 'lovers and haters'
Parler's website suddenly reappeared online Sunday afternoon with a message from its CEO, John Matze: "Hello world, is this thing on?"
WORLDLizzie Borden house hits the market for $2 million
If you're fascinated by unsolved 19th century murders and have $2 million burning a hole in your pocket, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
WORLDUS braces for potentially violent week
The threat of extremist groups descending on political buildings across the country in demonstrations on Sunday prompted governors to roll out a massive show of force and ramp up security.
JOE BIDENJoe Biden to prioritise legal status for 11 million immigrants
Joe Biden's decision to immediately ask Congress to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million people in the country has surprised advocates.
JOE BIDENAnti-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.
RIOTCommunist Party anniversary will be the 'elephant in the room', expert says
Three experts weigh in on what China will do next.
CHINA NEWSMan arrested outside US Capitol with gun amid inauguration warning
Police in Washington have arrested a man from Virginia after he approached the US Capitol and presented authorities with fake inauguration credentials.
US ELECTIONIndia starts world's largest COVID-19 vaccination drive
India has begun what is likely the world's largest COVID-19 vaccination campaign, joining the ranks of wealthier nations where the effort is already well underway.
CORONAVIRUSGovernment 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 TRUMPNY 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 TRUMPBanana 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.
MONEYStudent 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.
CRIMEChaos, 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 TRUMPMan 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 ROWWorldwide 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.
CORONAVIRUSMike 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.
WORLDCapitol 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 PROTESTSInauguration 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 ELECTIONThe Donald Trump presidency in pictures
Take a look back at some of the most iconic moments of the Donald Trump presidency.
DONALD TRUMPSeven 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.
CRASHESJoe 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.
ANIMALSFormer 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 TRUMPBreaking news and updates Australia: January 15, 2021
Police believe mother responsible for all four Tullamarine deaths; South Australia ends quarantine for Brisbane travellers; Queensland officials confident hotel cluster contained; 'Likely' no new locally acquired cases across Australia today
LIVE NEWS DAILYWhy 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 PENALTYSupreme 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 PENALTYMagic 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.
DRUGSCongress 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 PROTESTSNo 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 PROTESTSJoe 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 BIDENSecret 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 POLITICSTrump 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 TRUMPNine 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.
WORLDTrump 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.
IMPEACHMENTWashington 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.
VIOLENCEQuarantine 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.
WILDLIFEMale 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.
ZOOBreaking 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 DAILYThe Arvo Wrap: WHO investigators arrive in Wuhan, Trump impeached
A wrap of the biggest stories of the day.
THE ARVO WRAPDrug dealer convicted in seven killings could face execution
Federal judge halts inmate's scheduled execution due to positive COVID-19 test.
WORLDA 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.
CORONAVIRUSVote 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 TRUMPFamily of Uber driver allegedly murdered by passenger searching for answers
Relatives desperate for answers after navy veteran was 'tortured' by one of his passengers.
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