Family of Missouri man shot to death on Amtrak train files lawsuit, says it could have been prevented
For the first time, family and attorneys are speaking publicly about 30-year-old Richie Aaron Jr.’s death on an Amtrak train earlier this year.
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At first the fishermen thought they'd found an eel, but then it opened its mouth. Read about the historic discovery.
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Thailand to recriminalise cannabis as PM rolls back law
Thailand is facing a drug addiction problem, its prime minister says, as the government moves to recriminalise cannabis despite a booming domestic industry.
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Twice-arrested church rioter swings and spits at media
A man who took part in a violent riot following a church stabbing attack is facing further charges after swinging at reporters outside a courthouse.
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Man in hiding after stabbing woman at Sydney gym
Police are hunting a man alleged to have stabbed a woman outside a Sydney gym, in what they say was a targeted domestic violence attack.
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Israel urged to abandon 'devastating' invasion on Rafah
Australia's foreign minister has urged Israel to cancel its ground invasion of Rafah, amid concerns of devastating impacts on Palestinian civilians.
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Gang leader wanted over father and son's killing in ute
Two men have been charged and police have issued warrants for a trio of alleged organised crime figures over the execution of a father and son on a street.
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Man 'chased down' by group who fatally stabbed friend
An alleged murder victim's family cried out as security camera footage of a fatal stabbing in the middle of a tourist precinct was played to a jury.
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Blues coach backs star forward ahead of Demons clash
Carlton gun Charlie Curnow has come under some scrutiny but coach Michael Voss says he's been nothing but impressed with the key forward.
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White nationalism motivated terror plot, court told
A court has been told a complex charge masks the simplicity of a case against a man accused of plotting to blow up an Adelaide power station.
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US man linked to Qld police shootings offered plea deal
US prosecutors have been given time to negotiate with a man accused of links to a family who shot dead two Australian two police officers and a neighbour.
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'Scared' woman invited accused rapist cop to strip club
A young woman allegedly raped by a detective says she asked him to a strip club where she worked fearful he wouldn't help investigate her own sex crimes claims.
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Magpies looking to push forward despite injuries
Collingwood's injuries are an opportunity for younger players to shine, says Brayden Maynard who is confident the premiers are getting back to their best.
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Accused arson ring leader released to $60k rehab centre
Majid Alibadi, 25, has been released from custody as he fights allegations he's the ring leader of a series of tobacco store arson attacks across Melbourne.
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Treasurer talks tough as airport rail stoush deepens
A fresh shot has been fired at Melbourne Airport by Victoria's treasurer who suggests the government could partner with a rival if it doesn't deliver projects.
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Storm skipper Grant expects speedster Fa'alogo to shine
Harry Grant says young gun Sua Fa'alogo has worked hard learning from Billy Slater and Ryan Papenhuyzen to be ready for his first Storm start at fullback.
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Mother on trial accused of forcing daughter to marry
A mother has faced her first day of a Victorian jury trial accused of coercing her daughter into entering a marriage with a man from Western Australia.
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Injury piles on Warriors' woes amid winless run
Second-rower Kurt Capewell is set to miss three high-pressure fixtures for the Warriors, who hope to break a four-game winless run against the in-form Roosters.
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China spin on warplane flare-up rejected by Australia
The prime minister has stuck to his guns calling out China's unsafe actions after an incident between a warplane and helicopter despite Beijing's rejection.
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Caseworkers walk off job, unable to save at-risk kids
Three in four at-risk children fall through the cracks in the child protection system in NSW, leaving most neglected and ultimately turning towards crime.
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Powercor cops $2.1m fine after growth sparked bushfire
A Victorian electricity distributor has been fined more than $2 million for failing to maintain vegetation under its powerlines, sparking a bushfire.