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In the absence of meaningful gun reforms, US schools take matters into their own hands.
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Russia tries to recover US drone ‘downed by jet’ in Black Sea
Recovering the wreckage could further escalate tensions between Moscow and Washington.
US and Russia ratchet up rhetoric over downing of drone
Kremlin says the flight proved Washington is directly involved in the fighting in Ukraine.
Markets tumble as bank fears go global
New York Times: Shares fell sharply as Tuesday’s rally quickly faded.
NASA moonwalkers to sport sleeker spacesuits
Astronauts will have sleeker, more flexible spacesuits that come in different sizes.
'Obnoxious' American student sparks backlash for scathing review of Italy
'This whole piece is positively dripping with middle-class white privilege.'
'Worst deal in all history’: Former Aussie PM's attack on nuclear sub plan
Australia is planning to buy nuclear-powered submarines from the US.
'Worst in history': Former Aussie PM blasts $368 billion US submarine deal
Paul Keating said the submarines wouldn’t serve a useful military purpose.
'Racing against the clock': How Washington came to rescue US banks
The hope is that it will restore confidence in the US financial system.
$5m payouts, $97k per year or $1 family homes - US city's proposed slavery reparations
It was one of the many recommendations made on how to atone for centuries of racism.
Why is the Alaska Willow Project in the US so controversial?
A major oil project will be conducted in Alaska that seems contrary to US climate goals.
US consumer price rise of 6% comes at tricky time for Fed
Financial Times: Data comes as central bank contends with broader concerns.
'Unsafe and unprofessional': Russian fighter jet strikes US drone over Black Sea
US military says MQ-9 drone was operating within international airspace.
Hiking this iconic US trail could soon cost you $8000
The Instagram-famous views will come with a staggering price tag.
Joe Biden urges US to have confidence in banks after two collapse
Investors continue to dump shares in bank stocks as President calls for calm.
Another American bank shut down days after SVB collapses
A third US bank has toppled as the financial disaster deepens.
How Murdoch runs Fox News, in his own (often terse) words
New York Times: Court filings give a peek into how Murdoch shapes news coverage.
US dad uses moose antler to kill sex offender he claims was stalking daughter
He claimed the convicted sex offender had been stalking his young daughter.
Eight dead after smuggling boats capsize off San Diego coast
It is one of the deadliest maritime human smuggling operations ever off of US shores.
Haunted by his sister’s killing, a brother gets answers more than 46 years later
New York Times: How one family was thrust into a tangle of mystery and frustration.
Stalker murder: Long-haul truck driver kills podcaster, her husband and himself
'This is the absolute worst outcome for a stalking case.'
Pence says Trump ‘endangered my family’ in riot at US Capitol
Pence’s remarks were the sharpest condemnation yet from the once-loyal lieutenant.
No bailout for Silicon Valley Bank, says Treasury Secretary
Officials rule out intervention in second biggest bank failure in US history.
Daughter unravels decades-old mystery of disabled mum’s rape
Institition covered up abuse of residents.
Americans’ fun road trip to Mexico became days of horror
It was supposed to be a fun road trip for a group of childhood friends.
Bank shut down in stunning $300 billion collapse
One of the biggest US banks faced a bank run with customers racing to withdraw their cash.
US motorists appeal to keep naughty licence plates
Only a handful of car owners are appealing to keep custom plates after state clampdown.
Saudi Arabia asks US for nuclear help, stoking fears of Iran arms race
Saudi Arabia hopes to add nuclear to its energy mix, but the US is hesitant.
China fires up over ’Cold War mentality’
China has sensationally accused Australia of trying to stir up an arms race in the region.
Jarden Brief: Cloud computing system takes big slice out of Domino’s
Members-only warehouse club a success but pizza company faces complex landscape.
Australia to buy nuclear-powered subs made in US under Aukus agreement
It comes after Australia cancelled a multibillion-dollar contract for a French-built fleet
Political pressure from Trump, Republicans behind Fox programming
Fox News is being sued by Dominion Voting Systems over election fraud conspiracies.
Australia’s scramble after 9/11 revealed
A declassified Cabinet minute shows how Australia responded to security crisis after 9/11.
La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone
Many countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.