How South Sudanese Australians mobilised to help their homeland achieve independence from afar

Ten years on from South Sudan becoming independent, South Sudanese Australians reflect on the highs and lows of the last decade, and their hopes of the country…

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Video: Police rescue girl snatched from bike

Authorities say a Kentucky girl who was snatched from her bicycle by a stranger was found quickly, returned to her family and a suspect was charged with…

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Family: Investigation into school employee cutting biracial girl’s hair ‘botched and biased’

The Mount Pleasant Public Schools said investigators found there was no racial bias when a school employee cut a biracial student’s hair.       

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Harris announces $25M DNC voting rights campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris announced a $25 million dollar investment to boost Democratic turnout and counter new laws that Democrats say restrict voting. (July 8)       

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Houston police apologize for erroneous tweet announcing death of teen who was still alive

On Tuesday night, a 17-year-old was shot in the head. Police reported he had died but later said he was on life support.       

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Stellantis: Most models to have EV version by 2025

Stellantis is a little late to the global electric vehicle party, but it is pledging to catch up and pass its competitors (July 8)       

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A tall ship docked in Rhode Island is home to the controversial Twelve Tribes religious ‘cult’

The Southern Poverty Law Center has categorized the Twelve Tribes as a “Christian fundamentalist cult” that defends slavery.       

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Bill Gates, Warren Buffett want to bring a new kind of nuclear power to Wyoming. Not everyone is happy about it.

While the proposal for a nuclear power plant has the backing of top Wyoming leaders, environmentalists and some conservatives are deeply skeptical.       

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30 million under tropical storm watch as Elsa roars up East Coast; 1 dead in Florida

Tropical Storm Elsa was powering across Georgia and South Carolina on Thursday. One person died in Florida and 10 inured in Georgia after a tornado.       

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Camper pulled from tent, killed in Montana grizzly bear attack identified

On Wednesday, a grizzly bear attacked campers in Montana. The victim has been identified as 65-year-old Leah Davis Lokan of Chico California.       

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John Howard says Australia has a ‘moral obligation’ to help Afghan interpreters

EXCLUSIVE: The former prime minister has added his voice to calls for the government to do more to help Afghans who assisted Australia.

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After two years stranded in India, this Australian toddler is finally back in his mother’s arms

Sydney mother Rajshree Patel has been reunited with her four-year-old son after he spent two years stranded in India. But with her father still overseas, she wants…

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Tampa Bay Lightning fans celebrate Stanley Cup win

Fans celebrated outside of the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday night after the Tampa Bay Lightning won their second straight Stanley Cup title, defeating the…

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Rapid vaccination rollout has prevented more than 250K US deaths; cases in UK rise above 30K for first time since January: COVID-19 updates

Britain reported 32,000 daily coronavirus cases in a first since January, as the government is to lift all lockdown restrictions. Live COVID news.       

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Discovery creates fin-credible 45 hours of programming for Shark Week

Discovery Channel is planning a new record of 45 hours of shows for this year’s Shark Week. Celebrities include Tiffany Haddish, Brad Paisley, and Dr. Pimple Popper,…

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Former NSW Police deputy commissioner to lead royal commission into veteran suicides

The royal commission will look at common themes relating to veteran suicide including the potential impact of pre-service, service, transition, separation and post-service issues.

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