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This week's round-up of offbeat stories from around the world.
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Why US government shutdown now seems inevitable
Musk-backed funding bill fails, nearly 875,000 workers face furlough.
Suspect in CEO murder sent back to New York
Luigi Mangione faces terrorism charge amid protests over health insurance practices.
Jim Jones led 900 followers to their deaths. A new tour revisits the history
Jonestown was where more than 900 people committed mass suicide nearly 50 years ago.
'Betrayal of our country': Trump opposes deal to avert government shutdown
The current federal debt is US$36.2 trillion.
California declares emergency as bird flu outbreak worsens
California reports 32 of 61 US bird flu cases; emergency declared to expedite response.
US dollar hits two-year high as Fed signals cautious rate cuts
Financial Time: US stocks drop as Fed signals cautious rate cuts; dollar surges.
'Lethal cocktail': Why measles is killing thousands of children worldwide
New York Times: Lower vaccination rates have sparked a global surge in the disease.
Crystal Mangum: The woman who lied for 18 years about Duke lacrosse rape case
Crystal Mangum recants false rape accusations, apologises to Duke players.
First severe US bird flu case raises pandemic fears
Elderly patient in critical condition with bird flu in Louisiana, sparking pandemic fears.
'Flesh-eating' squirrels spotted in the US
California ground squirrels seen killing and eating voles.
US Fed cuts rate by quarter-point in third straight reduction
The Federal Reserve’s favoured inflation measure has ticked higher in recent months.
Matt Gaetz ethics report to be released after House U-turn
Matt Gaetz denies allegations as House prepares to release ethics report.
A weary Biden heads for the exit
New York Times: Biden races to cement his legacy as presidency winds down.
US sanctions freeze assets of international drug dealer linked to NZ
Rokas Karpavicius was extradited, convicted, then deported back to Lithuania in 2016.
'Terrorism': Charges upgraded in CEO murder case in New York
Luigi Mangione indicted for killing in act of terrorism, charges upgraded in New York.
Teen girl's 'manifesto' released after US school shooting - FBI
FBI probes manifesto linked to Wisconsin school shooting by 15-year-old girl
Missing tourist Hannah Kobayashi breaks silence after tragic saga
Her father took his own life while searching for her. Now she's broken her silence.
Opinion: AI and digital replicas - NZ performers need protection against new tech
OPINION: Digital replicas could strike a fatal blow to professional performers.
Could cats become a carrier of bird flu?
New York Times: Do we need to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions?
Orion Health sells offshore for $200m - but founder reveals a twist
What the deal means for 520 staff.
‘Extremely intoxicated’ teen accused of shooting his entire family dead
Diego Leyva, 16, charged with murder after allegedly killing family in Belen.
Trump suggests reversing US missile permissions for Ukraine
Trump criticises Ukraine strikes, claims they risk escalating conflict.
Ruchir Sharma: How ‘the mother of all bubbles’ will pop
Financial Times: It’s time to bet against American exceptionalism.
Three dead in US school shooting at primary school including shooter
The suspected shooter was a minor, police say.
National, local companies are creditors of Rotorua housing project
The financier wants $28.2m; unsecured creditors are listed as being owed another $167,000.
The sky’s the limit: Flying to Texas with American Airlines
Flight review: Business Class versus Premium Economy – which should you choose?
Teen in custody after alleged quadruple homicide of family in New Mexico
US teen, 16, allegedly kills family; charged with four counts of first-degree murder.
'Squelch negative coverage': Trump and his cronies' media defamation strategy
New York Times: ABC News settles with Trump for $15m over defamation case.
Florida funder loaned $28.2m to Rotorua housing project
Liquidator expects no loss to customers.
Jamie Foxx needing facial stitches after glass thrown at him in birthday dinner
It comes days after the actor detailed mystery illness that left him in hospital.
Stirling makes successful UFC debut
New Zealand's newest UFC athlete looked comfortable in his debut win.
Editorial: Why Luigi Mangione 'hot shooter' memes spell problems for US
The reaction was bizarre but in tune with the American public's mood.
'Raised more questions than answers': Americans baffled by mystery drone sightings
Police received calls about drone sightings – and the calls haven't stopped.