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Trump's NYE party sparks outrage
Footage emerged of a New Year's Eve party showing hundreds of guests not wearing masks.
Decision day in Georgia with Senate majority at stake
Georgia voters are set to decide the balance of power in Congress.
'Going to fight like hell': Trump piles pressure on his own Vice-President
Trump heaped even more pressure on Pence to help him overturn the election today.
Analysis: With leaked phone call, Trump shows no limit to his power grab
Trump has ventured into uncharted and dangerous territory since his November defeat.
An insurgency from inside the Oval Office
New York Times: We're witnessing a serious stress test of American democracy.
Amen... and a-woman: Pastor shocks with US congress prayer
A US pastor added the confusing wording in a bid to use gender-neutral language.
National Guard mobilised ahead of pro-Trump protests
"We will not allow people to incite violence," the mayor of Washington DC said.
Calls to impeach Trump over 'desperate' attempt to influence Georgia vote count
A secret recording of Trump pressuring election officials has been met with disgust.
US Election: What's next for Trump in Georgia?
State runoff holds the key to Trump's continued grip on US politics.
UK judge rules against extraditing Assange to US
Judge says it would be oppressive to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the US.
Sanctuary slaying: Pastor shot dead by fugitive
The pastor discovered the man hiding in a church bathroom - then shots rang out.
'Find 11,780 votes': Recording of Trump's election rant revealed
'There's nothing wrong with saying ... you've recalculated,' Trump says in leaked audio.
'I was really scared': Heroic homeless man saves animals from fire
"My dog is my best friend, I wouldn't be here without him, I had to save the other dogs."
'Most inclusive': US Democrats want ban on gender-specific words
Republicans called the move 'stupid and ridiculous'.
NZ to require pre-departure Covid tests for UK, US travellers
Similar rules are likely "for travellers using most other long-haul routes", Hipkins says.
'The volume is just incredible': US funeral homes run out of space
Mortuaries are being inundated as the US nears a grim tally of 350,000 Covid deaths.
Cruz leads Senate rebellion over 'dangerous' Trump election ploy
The Republican Party is tearing itself apart over Trump's last-ditch election fight.
'Where's my money?': Vandals target Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi's houses
House Speaker's home was targeted with a pig's head and fake blood.
Texas judge dismisses suit aimed at overturning election
Mike Pence will declare the winner of the White House race.
Vanilla Ice and a side of Covid: Without Trump, or masks, Mar-a-Lago partied on
New York Times: Rudy danced, Don Jr enthused and nobody mentioned the C word.
US court clears way for execution of woman who cut baby from womb
Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, could be executed in 10 days.
The real X-Files: US Government set to reveal UFO secrets
The Pentagon will be compelled to report on its UFO secrets following hints from Trump.
Congress overrides Trump for first time in four years
Trump had lashed out at GOP lawmakers on Twitter, calling them 'weak'.
Outrageous mother-in-law interrupts her son's wedding
Guests were horrified as the mother-of-the-groom threatened the happy couple.
Trump or bust: Rebel Republicans set for January 6 showdown
140 Republicans are set to back Trump's 'dangerous ploy' despite senior leaders' warnings.
Grim new low: LA calls in National Guard to remove bodies of Covid victims
Public health agency warns that 'every 10 minutes someone dies of Covid-19 in LA County'.
Trump's NYE message: 'It's so easy if you know what you're doing'
Donald Trump posts a bombastic five-minute video after returning early to the White House.
Pfizer questions UK move to lengthen gap between Covid vaccine doses
Financial Times: Intervention from pharma group comes as global hospitalisations continue.
Tougher Covid testing rules for British and US arrivals
Arrivals to NZ from Britain and US will from today require an extra Covid test on day 1.
25 days that changed the world: How Covid could have been stopped, and wasn't
New York Times: So far, Covid-19 has killed 1.8m people. It didn't have to be this way.
Trump cuts holiday short in abrupt change of schedule
The change means he'll skip the glitzy New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago.
America's worst serial killer dies after confessing to 93 murders
For 35 years, Samuel Little targeted women on the margins of society.
'As heartless as it gets': Preschooler dumped in cemetery with pet dog
A witness saw a car speeding away, and the little boy and his dog chasing after it.