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Athlete Lyles on course for Olympic glory after personal best
Flamboyant US athlete Noah Lyles has backed up his fighting talk with another strong performances on the track, running a personal best in the final Diamond League race before the Olympics.
Kamala Harris hits fundraising trail amid ongoing calls for Biden to leave race
US Vice President Kamala Harris has pressed the case for the re-election of President Joe Biden, despite continued pressure to end his bruised campaign.
Kiwis knock off win in 1000-mile race
Two New Zealanders have won the toughest and longest paddling race in the world, recording the second fastest completion time ever. Audio
Mourners pack cathedral to farewell Kiwi killed in California
Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of Trish McKay, who was killed during an attempted robbery in the US.
All Blacks v Fiji: what you need to know
The All Blacks are playing Fiji this weekend, but not at Eden Park or Suva. Just what are they doing in San Diego? Video
How did an assassin get so close to Donald Trump?
Republican lawmakers said they would launch swift investigations into how a sniper apparently evaded Secret Service at Donald Trump's rally to climb onto a roof and fire multiple shots.
Photographers' perspective: Shooting at Trump rally
Amid a sea of red caps, the crowd dropped as shots rang out while Trump spoke. Here's what photographers captured of the events.
Dig if you will a picture: Prince's autobiographical flick turns 40
When Warner Bros. gave the greenlight for Prince to make the Purple Rain film they did so with some trepidation, writer Matt Thorne tells Music 101. Audio
LeBron James to opt out of contract; eyes new Lakers deal - reports
LeBron James intends to opt out of the final year of his NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers but is expected to stick with the team.
Trump ally Bannon fails to dodge prison with legal request
A US court has denied a request by Trump ally Steve Bannon to keep him out of prison as he appeals a conviction for contempt during the investigation of the January 6 Capitol attack.
Who is Julian Assange and what exactly did he do?
Julian Assange has been convicted under the US Espionage Act - but what for? Here's a recap.
'You are the sucker' - Biden tells Trump as tempers flare in presidential debate
The topics included the economy, the Covid pandemic, abortion rights and immigration.
Former Uvalde police chief indicted over response to school shooter
The former Uvalde schools police chief has been indicted over the slow police response to the 2022 massacre at a Texas elementary school that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
US opioid epidemic: OxyContin settlement rejected by court
A settlement sought by the manufacturers of OxyContin opioids has been rejected by the US Supreme Court, removing a potential legal shelter for members of the Sackler family.
US Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
The US Supreme Court has handed down a temporary win for abortion rights supporters in Idaho that will allow women to receive emergency abortions despite the state's near-total ban.
Bryson DeChambeau fires 67 to emerge atop US Open
Bryson DeChambeau is feeling positive vibes and his golf game is backing those up, in the US Open.
Ex-FBI boss on the two doors that 'led to hell'
Former FBI director turned crime writer James Comey speaks out about making tough moral decisions in office and being fired by Donald Trump. Audio
Trump turns 78, spotlighting age as central issue in 2024 race
The milestone will remind US voters that the two major-party candidates running for US president this year are the oldest ever to seek the office.
Kiwi Ryan Fox makes the cut as Aberg leads US Open
New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox has done just enough to make the cut for the final two rounds of the US Open as Swedish sensation Ludvig Aberg holds the outright lead at Pinehurst Resort in North…
Alex Jones' personal assets to be sold to pay Sandy Hook families
A judge has ordered the liquidation of Alex Jones′ personal assets as the media figure owes $US1.5 billion for false claims the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.