The King of Trump TV Thinks You’re Dumb Enough to Buy It

Chris Ruddy, the C.E.O. of Newsmax, has found a business opportunity in feeding Trump supporters the fantasy that the president could still win the election.

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For Trump, Past Is Prologue

He has always tried to weave a reality different from what is actually true.

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Republicans and Democrats Need to Work Together. Earmarks Can Help.

Nothing greases the gears of government quite like pork.

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The Papers: Vaccine 'celebrity drive' and PM's call for resolve

Boris Johnson's attempts to quell a Tory revolt over England's new tiers continue to dominate the papers.

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Coronavirus: How do you vaccinate 7.7 billion people?

Five challenges of distributing a Covid-19 vaccine to billions of people.

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Black Lives Matter founders: We fought to change history and we won

The founders of the Black Lives Matter movement tell the BBC's 100 Women season they are optimistic.

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A 70-year-old photographic mystery

Collector William Fagan finds 70-year-old photographs in a camera.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: The boy who swapped his piano for a gun

The conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan is over, but some are still waiting for news of missing relatives.

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Italy's Calabria has two pandemics: Covid and the Mafia

Calabria was not hit by the first wave of the pandemic but its fragile health system is buckling now.

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Government to separate Health and Human Services departments

The Victorian government will break up the department that led the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic, with Health to be demerged from Human Services.

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Triple J reveals new breakfast hosts for 2021

Former host Erica Mallett says she and co-anchor Sally Coleman were not axed.

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Hope for more eased restrictions as NSW nears 'elimination' threshold

NSW has recorded its 23rd consecutive day without a local coronavirus case.

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'We'll remain cautious, careful': McGowan hints at WA border announcement this week

Premier Mark McGowan stays reluctant to open WA to quarantine-free travel from Melbourne because of the risk posed by the open border between Victoria and New South Wales.

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Lawyer X inquiry LIVE: Nicola Gobbo commission releases final report

Former judge Margaret McMurdo has handed down her final report on former gangland lawyer turned police informer Nicola Gobbo, after a royal commission spanning nearly two years.

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Australians have edge over India but must be ready to 'adapt' without Warner

Star batsman Marnus Labuschagne says the Australians have an early psychological edge over India but they must now ready themselves to be without an injured David Warner.

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Kathmandu chief unexpectedly quits for top job at Austrade

The chief executive of outdoor retail giant Kathmandu Xavier Simonet has unexpectedly quit his job to take up a new post as the new head of Austrade.

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Thirteen charged over White Island volcano deaths

The volcano eruption killed 22 people last year.

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Reward for help on attempted murder of Queensland policeman doubled to $500k

Constable Neil Scutts was shot in the groin during a robbery in 1999. He underwent emergency surgery and was lucky to be alive.

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Black Friday in a pandemic: The strong get stronger and everyone else is hanging on

Mired in an economic crisis, Americans are expected to spend more this holiday season than last.

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Welcome to a new look for the top of The Age online

We have made some changes to the way we present our journalism on our website.

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Welcome to the new Sydney Morning Herald homepage

As loyal readers have probably already noticed, the top of The Sydney Morning Herald homepage has a new look and feel. Here is what is different.

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The rivalry between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos goes up another level

Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have had a prickly relationship as they became the two richest people in the world.

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Jennifer Psaki to Be Press Secretary as Biden Names All-Female Communications Team

Ms. Psaki, who served in prominent communications roles in the Obama administration, said she saw her job as trying to “rebuild trust.”

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Serbia and Montenegro expel respective ambassadors

The two nations have expelled each other's envoys over a historical dispute dating back a century.

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Durham van traveller Esther Dingley missing in Pyrenees

Esther Dingley disappeared on a solo hike during a six-year journey through Europe in a campervan.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'monochrome'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of "monochrome".

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Khachaturyan sisters: A murder trial that shocked Russia

The case of the three Khachaturyan sisters accused of killing their father sent shockwaves through Russia.

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Leroy Logan: Who is the Met Police officer in Steve McQueen's Red, White and Blue?

Star Wars' John Boyega is set to star in the true story of a black police officer in 1980s London.

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TikTok: 'I didn’t know other LGBT Muslims existed'

Until she found her social media "safe space", Shaz says she didn't know there were others like her.

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The 'guerrilla girls' who changed the art world

How an anonymous group of female artists challenged the status quo in New York's art world

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In pictures: Hurricanes leave Hondurans homeless and destitute

Hurricanes Eta and Iota left more than 150,000 people in Honduras homeless and many lost everything.

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Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah: 'Did air pollution kill my daughter?'

A new inquest into the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah could list air pollution as a cause of her death.

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London Bridge attack: 'I think about it every single day'

Former prisoner Marc Conway remembers the London Bridge attack one year on.

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The 'Robin Hood' policemen who stole from the Nazis

How did 16 policemen come to be deported from the British Isles to Nazi-occupied Europe?

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Covid and schools: 'Children know things aren't right'

Students have lost hundreds of days of education to Covid and self-isolation. How are they coping?

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Gary Barlow: 'I'm not as confident as I was at 21'

The star discusses writing Back For Good in 15 minutes, and how Morecambe and Wise inspired a new song.

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Serbia coronavirus: The Church losing its leaders to the pandemic

Few organisations have taken a bigger hit from coronavirus than the Serbian Orthodox Church

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Liverpool: How one city took on the Covid-19 crisis

The inside story of how Liverpool got to grips with soaring infection rates and pioneered mass testing.

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Hamilton takes pole position for Bahrain GP, his 98th in F1

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton set a track record at the Bahrain Grand Prix on his way to a record-extending 98th career pole position on Saturday.

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The Age photos of the week, November 29, 2020

The week in photos from our award winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

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Ethiopian PM claims military operation in Tigray is complete after capital is bombarded

The Ethiopian government claims it is in full control of Tigray and its capital after military operations that have shaken the region.

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Independent umpire 'the next step': Australia set to take China to the WTO over barley dispute

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says Australia is now “actively discussing” the option of taking China to international umpire the World Trade Organisation over its tariffs on barley.

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‘Zappa’ Review: Portrait of a Rock Star and a Nation’s Hero

The documentary, directed by Alex Winter, portrays the musician and composer Frank Zappa as a sort of noble.

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How Will Co-Living Survive the Pandemic?

The coronavirus drove vacancies up in co-living buildings, but companies are offering rent deals and flexible leases to bring demand back.

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Let’s Talk About Higher Wages

The nation, and the Democratic Party, desperately needs a replacement for the tired story that tax cuts drive economic growth.

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‘Dear Joe’: Advice for Biden

What is the greatest challenge facing President-elect Joe Biden? We asked readers that question, and what advice they would give him.

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Graham retires on top as last-gasp try wins St Helens Super League grand final

Teenager Jack Welsby scored a brilliant try after the full-time hooter to give St Helens an 8-4 victory over Wigan in a thrilling end to the decider.

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Where to get tested for coronavirus in Queensland

Coronavirus assessment centres have been established across Queensland.

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Townsville man, woman remanded in custody after girl died in hot car

A man and a woman have been remanded in custody after appearing in court in Townsville charged with manslaughter over the death of a young girl in a car.

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Gunmen Assassinate Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientist in Ambush, Provoking New Crisis

Iran expressed fury over the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, blaming it on Israel and the United States. His death may complicate President-elect Biden’s intention to restore the Iranian nuclear deal.

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Maradona: Funeral worker apologises over coffin photos

The Argentine funeral worker took photos next to the open casket of football legend Diego Maradona.

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Covid: Free Vitamin D pills for 2.5 million vulnerable in England

There is no evidence that it protects against Covid-19 but it could boost the health of the vulnerable.

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Surprise discovery of rare plant at Norfolk 'ghost pond'

A rare wetland plant has reappeared after not being seen for more than a century.

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Polar scientists wary of impending satellite gap

The key missions recording the loss of thickness in glaciers and sea-ice won't last the decade.

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Coronavirus lockdown sees share of women on India's stock market rise

With more time and flexibility, thousands of women are trading in the stock market for the first time.

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Tigray crisis: Ethiopian soldiers accused of blocking border with Sudan

Families fleeing the conflict in Tigray tell the BBC they have been cut off from relatives.

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For the World Economy, a Grim Slog Tempered by New Hopes

The emergence of vaccines has taken the edge off the worst fears, but a meaningful economic recovery probably remains distant.

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Covid: Road and rail changes planned for Christmas travel spike

Around 500 miles of roadworks are being cleared to ease congestion on motorways over the festive period.

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Week in pictures: 21-27 November 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Jane Fonda: 'It's much harder to be young than it is old'

As an 82-year-old Jane Fonda is still protesting - this time about climate change - and getting arrested.

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Climate change: The woman watching the ice melt from under her feet

For thousands of years Inupaiq people have relied on the land in Alaska but now climate change is threatening their entire way of life.

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The Donut King who went full circle - from rags to riches, twice

Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy made a fortune in doughnuts then lost it all to gambling.

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Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, is finally going free

For decades, Kaavan performed from his lonely enclosure. Now, with a hand from Cher, he's retiring.

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'My eyesight might be deteriorating - but my determination never will'

Elin Williams writes a blog to help other people with sight loss, but it has become her own "survival tool".

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Coronation Street: Pandemic sees soap scrap 60th anniversary stunt

The soap has been forced to "go back to brass tacks" to mark its birthday, its producer says.

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The Kraken: What is it and why has Trump's ex-lawyer released it?

How a lawsuit from an ex-Trump lawyer full of baseless voter fraud claims went viral.

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Let's give politicians a chance to speak human

Today presenter Nick Robinson on why the political interview is in need of a rethink.

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Getting 'crushed' on Melbourne's path to coronavirus success

By one measure the city has just eliminated the virus, but relieved locals also fear a hidden cost.

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Sydney swelters as heatwave descends across NSW

Parts of Sydney are tipped to edge close to 40C as a heat wave descends across NSW and hot winds sweep across the city, with little reprieve forecast until Sunday afternoon.

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Grocon appoints KordaMentha as administrator to construction arm

Embattled property group Grocon has appointed KordaMentha Restructuring.

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Dedicated wedding puzzle 'a present within a present' for bride and groom

The Herald's crosswords, quizzes and puzzles are loved by many readers. One father's gesture left his son's wedding guests "overwhelmed with excitement".

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'I'll get her for defamation': Court hears Hayne call with Mitchell Pearce

Jarryd Hayne is on trial in Newcastle District Court on two charges of aggravated sexual intercourse without consent. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Good Weekend Talks: criminalising 'intimate terrorism'

In this episode, journalists Madonna King and Jess Hill discuss the February murder of Hannah Clarke and her three children by her estranged husband, and subsequent calls to criminalise coercive control, or "intimate terrorism" as it is sometimes known.

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Summary of fences: not just an open-and-shut gate

The glossary of Australian rural fence terms includes gate from Bogan to Mallee.

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Is corporate Australia tougher on relationships than Canberra's bonk ban policy?

Not all companies have rules against relationships in the workplace, but many require disclosure and prohibit them in situations where there is a power imbalance or a conflict of interest.

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The incredible 35-ball ton that almost saw Wallaby chase baggy green

Before Harry Wilson was touted as a future Wallabies captain, he was a devastating batsman. Watch vision of his remarkable 35-ball hundred here.

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'Train crash in slow motion': Why Ethiopia is on brink of civil war

Its Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, received the Nobel Peace Prize last year for his sweeping reforms, but he is now a leader at war.

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Tigray leaders promise fight to death in Abiy's final assault

Devastating fighting is expected as military officials claim they have surrounded the city of Mekele with tanks and heavy artillery.

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Cancer: Blood test for 50 types to be trialled by NHS

More than 165,000 people in England will be offered the tests from next year.

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Kate warns of lockdown loneliness for parents

The Duchess of Cambridge highlights a "dramatic increase" in parents feeling cut off from support.

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The papers: 'Tiers of rage and disbelief' as 'north sees red'

Most papers lead on reaction to areas being placed within the government's tougher new tier system.

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During a horror year, ordinary Australians were extraordinary

Bushfires and coronavirus, protests and lockdowns: as 2020 unfolded, the seemingly unremarkable among us have been the most remarkable, pulling us through it all with hard graft, decency and good humour.

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No regrets for Pike after decision to ride Trekking in Winterbottom

Champion WA jockey Willie Pike says he was too chicken to tell his boss Bob Peters that he would be riding Trekking in Saturday's group 1 Winterbottom.

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John Kerry: the man who could force Morrison's climate hand

The elder stateman's appointment could lead to ructions with the Morrison government if it does not agree to big carbon reductions by the end of next year.

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Kohli's bundle of wisdom a timely reminder that it's only a game

In this year like no other, a paramount theme must be mental health. Virat Kohli’s planned departure is a reminder that life must be allowed to counterbalance work.

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'A star in the making': Sutherland's all-round year of strength

Melbourne Stars all-rounder Annabel Sutherland has been dubbed a young Marcus Stoinis and a champion in the making, as her side aims to claim the WBBL trophy.

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'Short-sighted, reckless': readers respond to push for super access for homes

Readers urged caution, saying allowing Australians to tap into their super for a home deposit would inflate already high house prices and push more people on the aged pension in the future.

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Surprise, dear Treasurer! I agree with half your hit-list of ugly buildings. Now for my demolition job on you

It's been the Rob-and-Dom show this week - two state ministers sparring over what amounts to good architecture. If this is what passes for public debate, we need to raise the bar.

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China's new digital front has caught the world napping

That gap between China and the west on digital currency could have profound consequences for control, surveillance, innovation and international sanctions.

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Your guide to the best Black Friday deals

Whether you're after tech, fashion, homewares or beauty, it's one of the last opportunities to get heavily discounted goods before Christmas.

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3 Ways to Use Up Thanksgiving Stuffing Leftovers

Sohla El-Waylly is here for the holiday’s best side, which she griddles into sandwich filling, fries into croutons and simmers into dumplings for soup.

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Wedding Rings Lost in Shipwreck Will Be Returned to Migrant Couple

The owners of the two rings, which were found in a backpack in the Mediterranean, survived the capsizing of their vessel as they crossed from Libya to Europe.

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Live music in a hauntingly empty Hamer Hall promises good things to come

Melbourne Ensemble streamed Schubert's immensely optimistic Octet in the venue's first live performance in months.

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Queer rom-com has all the Christmas trimmings except for sparkling wit

Kristen Stewart’s skittish intelligence ought to lend itself to comedy, but even she can't cut through the strategic blandness of Happiest Season.

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Indecent assault charge against singer Dan Sultan dropped

The ARIA award-winner had planned to fight the charge, which related to an alleged incident at a party in Brunswick in Melbourne's north on September 27 in 2008. 

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'From sunny north to windy east': What are Victoria's renewable energy zones?

Six new 'renewable energy zones' will be established across regional Victoria to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, but what are these zones and how do they work?

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Where to get tested for coronavirus in Queensland

Coronavirus assessment centres have been established across Queensland.

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Jury retires in Jack de Belin rape trial

Judge Andrew Haesler has urged the NSW District Court jury to take as long as necessary to reach a verdict in the trial of the Dragons star and footballer Callan Sinclair.

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Brett Whiteley painting set to break Australian art auction records

Henri's Armchair is set to go under the hammer tonight for robust estimates of between $5 and $7 million.

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Australian couple's battle to return home has cost $50,000 since March

While the bills are adding up for stranded Aussies, DFAT are still trying to get more than 36,000 home as the PM's promised Christmas deadline looms.

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No new coronavirus cases reported in NSW for first time in nearly two months

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she hopes eased restrictions would lead to more people getting out and about in Sydney's CBD.

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Biden Urges Unity: ‘We’re at War With the Virus, Not With One Another’

In an emotional address, he pleaded with Americans to “hang on” and cited the death of his son to say that he understood the loss in the nation.

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Ditching the Turkey: Thanksgiving Memories (and Misadventures) of Reporters Abroad

Some of our international journalists have gone to great lengths trying to bring a taste of home to their new locations. But it hasn’t always worked out.

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NRL 2021 draw revealed: Bellamy-Bennett showdown for Storm's home return

The season-opener will see a clash between Craig Bellamy and Wayne Bennett at the first game at AAMI Park since round three of the 2020 season, as a reward for the Storm's efforts this year.

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Kathy Jackson spared immediate jail term over 'brazen, selfish' fraud

Former Health Services Union national secretary Kathy Jackson has been spared an immediate prison term for splurging $100,000 of union money on a lavish lifestyle.

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First Trump pardons the turkey, then Flynn, next himself?

Unrestrained by the desire to win re-election, it’s common for presidents to issue a high number of pardons and commutations on their way out.

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Australian academic traded for Thai bomb plot prisoners

Three men linked to a 2012 bomb plot in Thailand have been released in exchange for Australian-British academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert.

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Bega buys Lion's Australian dairy business for $534 million

Under the deal Bega will acquire well known brands such as Dairy Farmers, Yoplait and Farmers Union.

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'Jeff says a lot of things': Pakula denies Hawks missed funding due to Kennett criticism

Sport Minister disputes claim from Hawks president that club missed out on state government funding due to criticism about Victoria's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Australia are back on top – this time with a smile

The view from this English cricket writer is that it is almost reassuring, in these times of turmoil. After a couple of turbulent seasons, Australia are looking like world-beaters again.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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We’re Fighting Covid on Our Own. But We’re Not Powerless.

Each of us must make choices this Thanksgiving to keep the pandemic from getting even worse.

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This Wrongly Convicted Man Spent 25 Thanksgivings in Prison

This holiday, he says he’s thankful. Are you?

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A Turkey Recipe for 2020

How to feel better about this horrible year.

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Thai Protesters Want to Rein in an Absentee King

For months, demonstrators have kept up their demands for resignations and reforms.

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Biden’s National Security Team Offers a Sharp Turn. But in Which Direction?

The picks are a repudiation of President Trump’s isolationism, but they will have to resolve tensions between an Obama-era approach and the “fresh thinking” the president-elect says he wants.

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Markets Throw a Welcome Party of Sorts for Biden

Wall Street notched records, as relief settled in that the election is over and Janet Yellen will be the Treasury secretary in the next administration.

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As Crisis Deepens, Biden Team Is to Be Briefed on Disjointed U.S. Response

President-elect Joe Biden’s Covid-19 task force now has access to the government agencies leading the pandemic response. Here’s the latest.

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Covid: PPE price rises cost taxpayers £10bn, report says

"Inadequate" stockpiles meant the government had to boost supplies quickly, the spending watchdog says.

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How Marsh almost got the nod ahead of Marnus during 2019 Ashes

As far as sliding doors moments goes, few are as significant to the path taken by the Australian side in the past 18 months as this decision.

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Kevin Costner is at home on the range

The veteran actor has returned to the more mature persona he unveiled in Bull Durham.

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Migrants were tossed out by force, now Paris police must explain

The evacuation, filmed by journalists and activists, and drew nationwide attention amid tensions over a draft law beefing up police powers.

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Australian Open faces up to two-week delay, Murray backs compulsory vaccination

Victoria's Sports Minister says the 2021 Australian Open is "likely" to be delayed by one to two weeks, as tennis star Andy Murray supported players being subject to compulsory COVID-19 vaccination.

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China's Seinfeld moment with Australia: it belled the tiger then demanded we act like a pussy

Beijing's 14-point list of grievances with Australia is a joke. We can't take it seriously.

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Jack de Belin's accuser deleted messages about getting 'high', defence says

The woman accusing NRL star Jack de Belin and footballer Callan Sinclair of rape deleted messages about smoking cannabis with another man to conceal her true intentions that night, a jury has been told.

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Fifty people allowed in a home as COVID-19 restrictions ease before Christmas

Homes with outdoor areas will be able to host 50 people, while businesses will be free to recall their employees to offices from next month.

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'It is bad out there at the moment': Thousands of CBD shops closed or vacant

More than one-quarter of Melbourne's CBD shops are either closed or vacant. New figures lay bare the scale of the economic pain brought by successive COVID lockdowns.

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Teen missing from Scarborough beach described as 'gifted with aspirations to become a doctor'

Matiyas Bekuretsion went for a swim with three of his friends at the popular beach when the group began to struggle in the water. 

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No, Trump cannot win Georgia’s electoral votes through a write-in Senate campaign.

#WriteInTrumpForGA was one of Twitter’s top trending topics, though such a campaign might only hurt Republicans.

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Happy Thanksgiving to All Those Who Told the Truth in This Election

Civil servants, elected officials and judges did their jobs and protected democracy.

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The Great British Bake Off crowns its 2020 winner

After 10 gruelling episodes in the tent, Peter, Laura and Dave discover which of them has won.

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The papers: 'Twelve rules of Christmas' and Sunak's 'New Deal'

News that three households will be able to meet for a five-day Christmas dominates the front pages.

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Former Trinity College students sue Christian Brothers over sexual abuse at school

Lawyers for the men allege that the Christian Brothers, as the operator of the school, failed to protect them from physical and sexual abuse at the hands of convicted paedophile Kevin Myers.

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An architect in furious agreement with the Treasurer (but not his entire demolition hit list)

Dominic Perrottet is right: let's have a debate about what makes Sydney beautiful - or not. But let's acknowledge that demolition of architectural treasures is part of the problem.

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Australia's lending laws are overdue for an overhaul

It needs to be easier and simpler for Australians to get a loan and survive the worst recession in a hundred years.

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China expecting economy to return to 'proper' range in 2021

China's economy is the only major one tipped to expand this year and Premier Li Keqiang is bullish on what the next 12 months holds.

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Why the Dow topped 30,000 for the first time, and why it's a big deal

It’s an attention-grabbing psychological threshold, and it’s an encouraging signal that the US market’s rally is broadening beyond the handful of stocks that carried Wall Street through the pandemic.

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Why Thanksgiving is set to be a 'perfect storm' for spread of COVID-19

Thanksgiving is the latest front in America's COVID culture wars. Epidemiologist Emily Smith called off her family reunion. But others aren't so cautious.

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Wanderers, Bulls derby at Bankwest to launch new A-League season

The A-League's newest club will meet their nearest rivals in the first game of the new season on December 27.

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Best of cartoons, November 24, 2020

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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Fan quotas likely for Victory with crowds to be capped when A-League resumes

COVID-safe capacity constraints will likely affect Melbourne Victory crowds while Western United faces uncertainty over their match venues in A-League fixture.

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Tablet interactive: Victoria budget 2020

Treasurer Tim Pallas to spearhead state's COVID-19 recovery amid record debt, deficit.

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'I've found my hands': The quarantine finding that may set up a magical summer for Smith

After months of trying in vain, Steve Smith believes he has finally cracked the magic code to his batting just in the nick of time to ward off a barrage of rib ticklers from India's all-star pace attack.

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Jarryd Hayne left taxi waiting while he allegedly sexually assaulted woman in her bedroom

The former NRL star is facing trial on two charges of aggravated sexual intercourse without consent recklessly inflicting actual bodily harm. He has pleaded not guilty.

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'Happy coexistence:' Scott Morrison offers China an olive branch in London speech

The PM says he is happy to discuss China's list of complaints about their relationship but it would require China to reopen the lines of communication.

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Perfect choice for the times: Biden sends clear message to Wall St with Yellen pick

From Wall Street to the progressive left of the Democrats, everyone is applauding Joe Biden's reported choice of Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary.

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Home of the Melbourne Cup prepped for rocky road after board slapdown

The Victoria Racing Club board have taken the extraordinary step of urging members against reinstating a popular former director.

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In Canada, a Push to Keep Schools Open in Second Lockdown

Like many places in Europe — and in contrast to New York and other big American cities — school districts in Canada’s largest province and many elsewhere are finding in-class learning outweighs the risks.

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AstraZeneca and Oxford Say Vaccine Is Up to 90 Percent Effective

In an early analysis, the drug maker zeroed in on a promising dosing plan for its vaccine.

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Cuomo Invited His Mother for Thanksgiving. New Yorkers Noticed.

The governor was accused of hypocrisy after he said his mother and two daughters were traveling to Albany for the holiday. He withdrew the invitation.

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COVID-19: 'It doesn't feel like a lockdown'

Covid-19 case numbers are dropping in most parts of England, but the South East's cases are rising.

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Trains to stop running across Harbour Bridge in January

Workers will replace the 88-year-old wooden rail-deck across the Harbour Bridge with concrete, stopping trains from running across the iconic structure for the first ten days of 2021.

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127-year-old inner city pub sold to Sydney hospital

One of Sydney's most historic inner city pubs will call last drinks Christmas, before becoming a mental health clinic next year.

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The awkward conversation that helped turn the Stars into a force

It was only natural that Meg Lanning's return into the Melbourne Stars' fold meant she would captain the WBBL franchise but it still meant a tough conversation had to be had.

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Ramsay pledges to help with public system wait times globally

The $15 billion private hospital operator says it's talking with governments about more public / private collaboration in Australia, the UK and France.

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Albanese says Labor's climate debate has been 'managed'

The Opposition Leader says Labor has a policy of zero-net emissions by 2050 and its party platform will be finalised at a virtual ALP national conference before Easter.

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'Party in a box' and other ideas for your 2020 office Christmas party

The pandemic may have put a damper on many events in 2020, but this year's Christmas celebrations will have unexpected benefits, thanks to some popular COVID-safe options.

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US agency tells Biden he can start presidential transition

Trump responded by saying he had instructed his team to participate in the transition process - the closest he has come to acknowledging his election defeat.

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Resigned to the pandemic, Brits are now indifferent to the death toll

Is Britain starting to give up? Not quite. But the shifting rules have confused people and compliance has collapsed.

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What Donald Trump Liked About Being President

He preferred the parts of the job that combined pomp, splendor and a world amenable to his decisions. In other words, he always seemed to genuinely enjoy pardoning turkeys.

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The Certification of the 2020 US Election Results is on Schedule. Here's a Timeline.

Despite Republican efforts to undermine the process, state officials say they fully expect to meet their upcoming deadlines.

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Fed spat raises fears Trump wants to 'burn the house down'

Trump appears to be doing everything he can to undermine the incoming Biden administration and constrain its ability to govern effectively.

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'Like throwing to de Villiers': Why coach rates Lanning among legends

A batting coach to stars such as Virat Kohli and Kevin Pietersen, Trent Woodhill knew Meg Lanning was good. But he says her improvement has been "unbelievable" and the stats back him up.

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Republicans Rewrite an Old Playbook on Disenfranchising Black Americans

As they try to somehow reverse Joe Biden’s victory, President Trump and his allies have targeted heavily Black cities, painting them as corrupt and trying to throw out huge numbers of votes.

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A Great Election, Against All Odds

Democracy is hard work. That work paid off.

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Vandalizing Our Democracy

Donald Trump cares about nothing else except undermining our country’s election results.

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US election 2020: Trump ally urges him to accept defeat in US vote

Former Republican governor Chris Christie calls the president's legal team an "embarrassment".

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Covid risk: 3 people, 3 very different Covid risks. What's yours?

A question everyone's asking: what's my Covid risk? Here's how to find out.

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Trans teen in legal action over gender clinic wait

A 14-year-old transgender boy is taking legal action against NHS England over treatment delays.

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Shamima Begum: Justice and the jihadi bride

Why this case is bigger than the fate of one teenage runaway alone.

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Free rail travel for domestic abuse victims extended

Train companies in Britain will continue to offer tickets to those fleeing domestic abuse until March.

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Hackney shooting: Woman in life-threatening condition

The victim, who is thought to be in her 30s, was found with gunshot wounds on Sunday evening.

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Newspaper headlines: Christmas 'saved', and mass testing 'promises'

Reports that families can meet up during the festive season dominate Monday's front pages.

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Lea Volpe: 'Why are you calling me inspirational?'

Paraclimbing medalist Leanora Volpe doesn't like to be defined solely as a disabled athlete.

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Covid in North Dakota: One day inside a rural US hospital’s fight

Staff at a 14-bed hospital in North Dakota tell first-hand their fight to keep friends' family members alive.

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Outdoor grassroots sport ban set to be lifted in England after lockdown

A ban on outdoor grassroots sport is set to be lifted in England when the national lockdown ends.

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Marvellous Melbourne: 30 photographs in 30 days to celebrate our city

Burned down in 2003, the pier's quaint kiosk rose from the ashes according to the original plans. And it's been a mainstay for walkers during COVID lockdown.

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More than 300 detained by police in Belarus protests

Throughout the protest wave, more than 19,000 people have been detained and thousands of them beaten, human rights advocates say.

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Tech, fashion, home: the best Black Friday deals need a game plan

Don't wait until the sales start. Now is the best time to sign up for alerts, make a budget and do your homework.

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'I don't think Joe did anything wrong': Warner joins Test opener debate

David Warner did his best to sit on the fence when asked whether he wanted Will Pucovski or incumbent Joe Burns as his Test opening partner but then insisted there is no reason to "break" something that is working.

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Lost lovers, celebs greeted by lifeguards, drag queens as Victorians arrive in Sydney

Qantas and Jetstar will today operate a combined 17 return flights carrying about 4500 passengers - up from a single flight per day during lockdown.

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M1 MacBooks blow the competition away with power and persistence

Apple has finally released Macs powered by its in-house 'Apple Silicon' chips, and the result is a massive gain in battery life and performance.

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Get Me Meacham! Biden Brings Back the Media’s Good Old Days

The next president promises to do for old-line newspaper columnists what Donald Trump did for cable. What a time to be George Will!

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More Republicans Tiptoe Toward Acknowledging Biden’s Victory

Many of the most vocal Republicans denouncing President Trump’s refusal to concede are out of office or retiring, but some others have started to join them on urging the transition to officially begin.

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China gives musical talent show a virtual makeover

Dimension Nova shakes up reality TV with computer-animated contestants performing to real judges.

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US election results: Why Trump increased support among non-whites

Joe Biden won the election, but support for Donald Trump increased among black and Latino voters. Why?

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The coronavirus pandemic 'great reset' theory and a false vaccine claim debunked

We unpick some of this week's misleading claims about the pandemic and the coronavirus vaccine.

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The Indonesian meteorite which didn't sell for $1.8m

You saw the headlines of a $1.8m meteorite? Here's the real story and it's just as fascinating.

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Lauren Aquilina: The pop star who gave up singing

After quitting her record deal, singer Lauren Aquilina found herself learning to love music again.

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Four reasons Topshop is not the brand it once was

The chain's parent company is understood to be seeking emergency funding after being hit hard by coronavirus lockdowns.

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A medium rare and the stakes are high: Kate Summerscale's new mystery

The true-crime writer's latest intriguing case involves poltergeists and psychic investigation.

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Noosa's Main Beach closed for clean-up after Schoolies spree

Noosa Council sent staff to "clean up a volume of rubbish, including broken glass" from the sand following Saturday night celebrations.

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'We need to wait': Tennis stars at odds over Victoria's approach to Australian Open

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are at odds over the Victorian government's cautious approach to the pandemic-affected summer of tennis in Melbourne.

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Trump bid to overturn election stumbles as judge rejects 'meritless' Pennsylvania lawsuit

In throwing out the Republican legal challenge, the judge criticised it for containing "strained legal arguments without merit and speculative accusations".

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Mandated body cameras likely for troops following war crimes review

General Angus Campbell says he wants the Australian Defence Force to acknowledge the horror findings of the Brereton report was "something we've got to own". 

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Just what 2020 needed: A Mike Tyson-Roy Jones jnr fight

There are certain things that shouldn't be done on an exhibition basis: Surgery. Missile launches. Weddings. Boxing. Either you're in these pursuits for real, or, please don't bother.

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Police stand-off with armed man continues in Bayswater

Heavily armed police officers and the bomb squad have been staking out the property in the usually quiet cul-de-sac for about 20 hours.

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Tight Five: In Test rugby, you should always take the points

The Wallabies applied a Super Rugby mindset in their clash with Argentina in Newcastle and it could end up costing them the silverware.

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F.D.A. Grants Emergency Authorization of Antibody Treatment Given to Trump

The treatment, made by the biotech company Regeneron, is a cocktail of two powerful antibodies that have shown promise for people who get it early in the course of the disease.

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Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Seeking to Delay Certification in Pennsylvania

In a scathing order, a federal judge rejected the Trump campaign’s claim of widespread improprieties with mail-in ballots, removing a major legal hurdle to certifying Joseph R. Biden’s Jr.’s victory there.

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What the new coronavirus restrictions mean for Victorians

Here's the run down on your new-look lockdown rules, what they mean and when they will apply.

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Novak Djokovic's strange and controversial tennis season is over

In a year when the sport has been overshadowed by off-court events, Novak Djokovic has never left centre stage. Dominic Thiem eliminated him from the ATP finals in a spectacular denouement to the first semi-final.

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Two fishermen rescued from life raft after boat sinks off Queensland

Search helicopters and a rescue boat were dispatched just after 3am on Sunday off the central Queensland coast.

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Chaos at Cronulla beach as brawl breaks out at wedding reception

A police officer was shoulder charged by a wedding guest as violence erupted outside the beachfront reception venue.

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Bodies of man and his slave unearthed from ashes at Pompeii

The remains of the two victims were discovered lying next to each other on their backs, under a layer of gray ash at least 2 metres deep.

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Politics, Science and the Remarkable Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine

The furious race to develop a coronavirus vaccine played out against a presidential election, between a pharmaceutical giant and a biotech upstart, with the stakes as high as they could get.

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Why Are States Imposing Coronavirus Curfews?

State and city leaders are trying to slow the spread of the coronavirus without full lockdowns. But whether curfews will help remains unclear.

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WNBL stars make an impact, returning to the big time with bubs in hub

Steph Blicavs and Ashleigh Karaitiana are making their mark this WNBL season and doing so in their return from childbirth.

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Wallabies hope free-to-air TV exposure will see league fans 'turn codes'

Many are intrigued to see how many of Nine’s dedicated rugby league viewers will also tune in on Saturday nights to watch the likes of the Reds, Waratahs, Rebels, Brumbies and Force do battle.

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Meeting With Schumer and Pelosi, Biden Keeps Focus on Virus and Economy

On his 78th birthday, President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. ignored President Trump's continued efforts to subvert the election results.

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Covid: Jab for people who cannot be vaccinated trialled

An injection of antibodies might provide up to six months' protection to immuno-compromised patients.

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Coronavirus vaccines: Will any countries get left out?

Experts say the pandemic needs a global solution, but there are concerns over access to vaccines.

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Caroline Kayll death: Man arrested over teacher's murder

Police arrest a 49-year-old man in Glasgow following the death of Caroline Kayll in Northumberland.

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'Fake Google reviews are damaging my business'

Google says it monitors posts for violations 24 hours a day and complies with all local laws.

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Students create device to capture car tyre microplastic debris

We hear a lot about single-use plastics like bottles and packaging but tyre wear is a big problem.

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Irish open-air cellist strikes coronavirus lockdown chord

Patrick Dexter films recitals outside his picturesque cottage on Ireland's rural west coast.

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Week in pictures: 14-20 November 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

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Smaller turkeys on the menu this Christmas

Fearful that lockdown will extend until Christmas, households have been ordering smaller turkeys.

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The local news site behind fake Biden ‘mafia plot’

Buffalo Chronicle mixes local news with wildly inaccurate “exclusives” about national politics.

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'Extremely difficult to run': Australian Open junior tournaments postponed

The Australian Open junior tournaments have been postponed because of travel restrictions related to the pandemic.

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South Australia records one new COVID-19 case as police investigate Woodville pizza shop

At least 20 detectives are investigating the Adelaide pizza shop where an employee on a temporary graduate visa lied to contact tracers, plunging South Australia into the hardest lockdown in the country.

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NSW records 14-day incubation cycle with no local COVID-19 cases

It marks a full two-week incubation period without community spread of the virus; the first since the Victorian outbreak.

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Where to get tested for coronavirus in Queensland

Coronavirus assessment centres have been established across Queensland.

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A tragic farce: Trump's ignominious White House exit

Even if Donald Trump fails to overturn the election result, the fact a sitting president is trying to do so marks a troubling moment for American democracy. 

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In Detroit, Trump’s Postelection Offensive Has a Familiar Feel

In a city that is used to being disparaged, President Trump’s attempt to overturn an election that he lost seems both extraordinary and business as usual.

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Tucker Carlson Dared Question a Trump Lawyer. The Backlash Was Quick.

The president’s allies quickly closed ranks behind Sidney Powell and her pro-Trump conspiracy theory, accusing the Fox host of betrayal.

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Isle of Wight charity worker blinded and paralysed by snakebite

Ian Jones was treated in intensive care after being bitten by a cobra in an Indian village.

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Twin pursuits leave officers injured and 10 cars damaged across Brisbane

One of the Friday evening police chases ended in an arrest in the City Botanic Gardens, with a second sparked by an alleged bottle shop theft by a group of children as young as 12.

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Republicans in Congress Stay Largely in Line Behind Trump

A few top Republicans called for a smooth transition, but the critical mass of the party remained silent as President Trump continued to try to subvert the popular vote and falsely claim he won re-election.

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Mnuchin Cites Principles in Clawing Back Fed Money. Democrats See Politics.

Trump’s Treasury secretary said Congress wanted key economic supports to end by Dec. 31, a view he expressed only after the vote count in the presidential election.

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Coronavirus: Inside test-and-trace - how the 'world beater' went wrong

BBC News spoke to key government figures, scientists and health officials involved from the start.

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Manchester Uni vice-chancellor apologises over 'racial profiling' incident

The University of Manchester has suspended security guards who stopped Zac Adan, 19, on campus.

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The Papers: Covid 'jab joy' and public sector pay 'blow'

Friday's papers report on preparations to begin the first Covid vaccinations in the next two weeks.

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SMH and Age's Wilcox wins political cartoonist of the year for third time

Cathy Wilcox says the year of bushfires, coronavirus and concerning global politics required a balance between poking fun at the absurd and putting a spotlight on the ugly.

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'Intimate terrorism': why the murders of Hannah, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey must spark change

Rowan Baxter had barely ever laid a hand on his wife Hannah Clarke – until he set fire to her and their three kids on a suburban Brisbane street in February. The crime shocked the country, and strengthened calls to criminalise coercive control.

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Good Weekend Talks: Libidos in lockdown

In this episode of Good Weekend Talks, Good Weekend senior writer Melissa Fyfe is joined by NSW-based sex worker Jenna Love for a discussion on sex work in the time of COVID-19.

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Do we have to spell it out: Jack case is far from black and white

Shayna Jack is no Lance Armstrong, but her claim to being proved I.N.N.O.C.E.N.T bears examination.

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Sixers taking 'very cautious' approach with Gardner in current climate

Gardner's latest head knock came weeks after the NRL came under fire for allowing Boyd Cordner to return to the field during the opening State of Origin clash.

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Oh, for Pete's sake: The rise and fall (and possible rise) of Pete Evans

With a single click, the celebrity chef this week completed his transition from mainstream media star to leading figure of a dangerous fringe movement. 

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Unmistakable threat: China gives up the charade on trade dispute with Australia

This week any pretence was dropped. Between tables of spring diners picking their way through high tea, China delivered a message.

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Arrogance and impunity: Inside the 2012 SAS deployment to Afghanistan

Even before the Special Air Service Regiment’s 2nd and 3rd squadrons deployed in 2012, there were red flags about a small number of elite soldiers.

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Vatican cardinal sues, saying ouster deprived him of possible papacy

Becciu resigned in September after Francis presented him with allegations he had sent some €100,000 in funds to a Sardinian charity controlled by his brother.

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Could you live on $40 a day? Readers respond to call for permanent increase in JobSeeker payment

While some readers said that the unemployed expected too much from government, and JobSeeker was only ever designed to be a short-term safety net, for others it was simple: Australia can and must do better to help those out of work.

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Grocon appoints administrators as Barangaroo stoush takes toll

High profile property developer Grocon has called in administrators after declaring its construction business insolvent and blaming Infrastructure NSW’s handling of its Central Barangaroo project in Sydney.

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I want people to run out of the f--king gallery: Ivan Durrant

The former provocateur of Melbourne's art world is as mischievous as ever.

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After 48 years of trying, Joe Biden is the man for this critical moment

All President-elect Joe Biden has ever wanted to do is extend a helping hand to the American people. Now he has got the opportunity.

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The stress-gut connection, explained

If you'd told a stressed person in the 1990s to eat more fibre, they probably would have told you to take a hike.

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This has changed my whole life, says Booker winner Douglas Stuart

The New York-based writer mined his own difficult childhood in Glasgow to create a remarkable central character in his prize-winning novel.

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Oh no! My kids have decided to move back home

Is there a statute of limitations on maternal self-sacrifice? What with lockdown, apparently one in four Aussie adults has flown back into the parental nest.

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'It's a calling like the priesthood': piano man Mike Nock on jazz

The grandfather of Australian jazz has turned 80 but is still powering ahead.

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Business coaching: a waste of money?

I’ve squandered a lot of cash on business coaching. The worst was $14,000 for a 12-month commitment.

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Shareholders approve $110 million bonus scheme for Kogan founders

Shareholders in online retail giant Kogan have voted in favour of controversial share grant but have issued a warning shot against the business' broader remuneration practices.

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Trump Is Salting the Soil of American Democracy

It’s disgraceful, as is the support of his accomplices.

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'A very dangerous situation': COVID restrictions spread across US

The head of New York City's school system says all schools will close from Friday, sparking immediate anger among parents.

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The fault lines in China's economy have been exposed

There has been a spate of Chinese companies defaulting on their bond repayments in the past few weeks, sending anxious ripples through the market and raising fears about a credit crisis.

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Threats and Tensions Rise as Trump and Allies Attack Elections Process

Confrontations have escalated in swing states, with elections officials in both parties facing threats of violence, as the president and other Republicans try to subvert the country’s voting system.

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Save America’s Restaurants

A fresh round of federal aid can keep restaurants in business during the winter months while protecting public health.

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Private baby scans show 'incredibly poor practice'

BBC News uncovers evidence that women have not been told about serious abnormalities and conditions.

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Australian elite soldiers killed Afghan civilians, report finds

There is "credible evidence" that special forces soldiers were involved in 39 killings, a report finds.

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Apprentice redundancy numbers rise in lockdown

Two-thirds more apprenticeships ended in redundancy as Covid hit employers, BBC figures show.

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COP26: Frustrated by delay, young activists stage virtual Mock COP

Young climate activists call for urgent action at Mock COP as Covid delays UN climate talks.

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The Papers: Christmas 'is back on' and defence 'spending spree'

The papers focus on plans to relax Covid rules over Christmas and a £16.5bn boost for the military.

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Tiny owl rescued from New York Rockefeller Center Christmas tree

The saw-whet owl is doing well after its unplanned three-day road trip to the Big Apple.

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Was the scientific advice for lockdown flawed?

A BBC documentary highlights weaknesses in the expert analysis of the likely impact of Coronavirus.

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Australian special forces soldiers committed up to 39 murders: ADF report

More than 20 soldiers will face criminal investigation, possible prosecution and the stripping of their medals.

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BGH Capital to lift Village Roadshow takeover offer

Melbourne-based private equity firm BGH Capital has lifted its bid for cinema, film and theme parks operator Village Roadshow after encountering resistance from shareholders.

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What is 'fog of war' and what are war crimes?

Soldiers are trained to kill people so why is there an inquiry into what our special forces were doing in Afghanistan?

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Whistleblowers relieved as war crimes report prompts calls for justice

As Brereton report into war crimes is finally released one Afghan villager, whose father was killed by Australians, says 'there must be justice' for the dead.

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Politics at play for Djokovic after thumping by mighty Medvedev

It was an eventful day for Novak Djokovic, who has also been nominated for a return to the ATP player council he quit in August.

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Israel strikes Syria and Iranian forces as Pompeo flies in

The strikes came a day after Israeli forces found anti-personnel mines planted in Israeli-held territory along the boundary with Syria. 

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Two years ago, I swore off buying new clothes. It's been surprisingly easy

Three years of TV clothes had accumulated in my wardrobe before I thought where in the heck is all this stuff going to end up?

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From the Archives, 1945: The Nuremberg war crimes trials begin

On this day in 1945, the trials of prominent Nazis for war crimes began in Nuremberg, Germany. Until then there was no personal liability under international law for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Nuremberg and Tokyo military tribunals laid the groundwork for the creation of a permanent international criminal court in 1998.

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No late-night parties, leave Japan quickly: Games will be all business for athletes

From the opening ceremony to life in the village on Tokyo Bay, the postponed 2020 Olympics will be like no other.

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'The perfect storm': Coroner slams futile Victoria Police plan to stop Bourke Street killer

A Victorian coroner has delivered scathing findings against Victoria Police and their futile attempts to negotiate with Bourke Street killer James Gargasoulas as he drove through Melbourne's inner-city in 2017.

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The Problem With Coronavirus School Closures

Children have suffered because many mayors and governors were too willing to close public schools.

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Barr the Bad or Rudy the Ridiculous?

The Worst of Trump winners are in!

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Tribute or travesty, David Fincher's Mank doesn't quite add up

From the director of Fight Club and The Social Network, this portrait of the screenwriter behind Citizen Kane suggests one hall of mirrors opening onto another.

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International Baccalaureate accused of ignoring plight of Victorian students

Many Victorian IB students are complaining the International Baccalaureate Organisation is failing to adequately recognise the disadvantage they suffered during the pandemic.

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Crown admits criminals likely laundered cash through casino accounts

Crown Resorts has conceded that criminals likely used two of its bank accounts to launder dirty cash, in a major admission to a public inquiry that is reviewing its Sydney casino licence.

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Motorists to be lured by cheap CBD parking in the lead-up to Christmas

City parking prices will be slashed in the weeks before Christmas as Town Hall encourages motorists to kickstart the CBD's economic recovery.

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Trump fires cyber official who hosed down election 'fraud' talk

Christopher Krebs won bipartisan praise as CISA coordinated federal state and local efforts to defend electoral systems from foreign or domestic interference.

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Less intimate, more political: Obama's new memoir strikes an almost mournful tone

The most audacious thing about Barack Obama's new memoir, A Promised Land, is the beaming portrait on its cover.

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Financial advice should be tax deductible, says IOOF chief

The head of financial services giant IOOF has called on the government to make financial advice tax deductible to make it more affordable after reforms to improve the standards in the industry have forced many advisors out the door.

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In Georgia, a Republican Feud With Trump at the Center

Double-crossing. Accusations of lying and incompetence. And a bitter divide over whether to endorse President Trump’s false claims of fraud. The G.O.P. in Georgia has a messy feud unfolding, with two Senate seats up for grabs.

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Lindsey Graham’s Long-Shot Mission to Unravel the Election Results

With unsubstantiated claims of vote-counting errors and calls to officials in several states, the South Carolina senator seems bent on reversing Joe Biden’s clear victory over President Trump.

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How Can We Trust This G.O.P. in Power Again?

With Biden’s election, American democracy narrowly escaped disaster.

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Coronavirus: Doctors spell out how to exit England's lockdown

The British Medical Association fears a surge in infections that will cripple the NHS if unlocking goes wrong.

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Ethiopia Tigray crisis: 'We came with the clothes on our backs'

The on-going conflict in northern Ethiopia has forced civilians from the Tigray region to flee to eastern Sudan.

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The Papers: Covid deals 'concern' and 'plan to save Christmas'

Wednesday's papers focus on a public spending watchdog report and on festive gathering plans.

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Victoria unveils $200 vouchers to encourage visitors to the regions

The state government will offer vouchers to stimulate the economy.

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Trump's controversial ploy that would leave Biden snookered is running out of time

There is a lot at stake as Donald Trump's attempt to appoint an ardent supporter and Federal Reserve sceptic to a seat on the board of the world’s most powerful central bank hits a roadblock.

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Scott Morrison says China has nothing to fear from new defence pact with Japan

The Global Times has questioned the new defence agreement signed between Australia and Japan.

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Blacktown Hospital nurses and midwives revolt over staffing and patient safety fears

The Western Sydney Local Health District has been given 48 hours to address their concerns or face the possibility of industrial action.

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Tennis events in Melbourne in doubt over player arrival uncertainty

Tennis Australia had planned for players to arrive Victoria by mid-December but the ATP said that was now under review.

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Corbyn reinstated to UK Labour after anti-Semitism suspension

Labour has been grappling with allegations that anti-Semitism was allowed to fester under the leadership of Corbyn, a long-time supporter of Palestinians and a critic of Israel.

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States Seek to Contain Virus Crisis With Patchwork of Approaches

Iowa will require residents to wear masks indoors starting Tuesday, as leaders who had resisted limits are confronted by a growing number of coronavirus cases. California issued tough new restrictions after its number of cases doubled in ten days.

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U.S. Troops Are Packing Up, Ready or Not

The Pentagon has announced a reduction down to 2,500 U.S. troops in Afghanistan before President-elect Biden takes office. Afghan officials fear the cuts will encourage the Taliban to keep fighting.

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U.S. to Drop Case Against Mexican Ex-Official to Allow Inquiry in Mexico

The announcement by the Justice Department was an abrupt turnaround a month after the high-profile arrest of a former defense minister.

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Inequality, Georgia, Iran: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Elon Musk's fortune soars by $20b as Tesla joins exclusive Wall Street club

Tesla took a giant step toward blue-chip respectability as it was named to one of the world's most famous stock indexes.

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'I don't care what they say': Seething Bennett backs doctor in HIA stoush

Maroons coach Wayne Bennett has bristled at NSW seeking a please explain over a possible concussion to Jake Friend in Origin II.

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Lockdowns, Round 2: A New Virus Surge Prompts Restrictions, and Pushback

California and Michigan moved to shut down indoor dining, and Philadelphia severely limited indoor gatherings. With more than 150,000 virus cases daily, the nation is shutting down again.

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Groupthink Has Left the Left Blind

A constricted view of the world leaves progressives surprised by the world as it is.

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Covid: West of Scotland awaits decision on level 4 rules

Nicola Sturgeon is set to announce whether the toughest Covid restrictions will be imposed in some areas.

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Coronavirus: How to be happier while working from home

Tips on happier ways to work from home in the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

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Senior jobs with flexible hours 'get 20% more female applicants'

Women are more likely to apply for senior roles if they offer flexible hours, a study suggests.

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Black applicants least likely to be offered PhD places

White applicants are more likely to be offered PhD places than black students, according to BBC research.

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US hate crime highest in more than a decade - FBI

The report says 7,314 hate crimes were recorded in the US in 2019, the highest number since 2008.

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Airbnb plans public share sale despite pandemic

The filing by the home rental web site offers a closer look at the loss-making firm's finances.

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Afterpay's Molnar returns to CEO role as payment giant accelerates global push

Afterpay co-founder Nick Molnar will return to the US as the payment platform focuses on its global expansion plans.

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Origin IV? Haas and Fa'asuamaleaui invited to fight on Tszyu undercard

Footbrawlers Payne Haas and Tino Fa'asuamaleaui could square off on the undercard of Tim Tszyu's upcoming fight in what could be billed as Origin IV.

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Afghans welcome report on Australian troops' alleged crimes

Afghanistan’s Independent Human Rights Commission said it provided information on at least 10 cases of alleged war crimes to Australian investigators.

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NSW state budget LIVE updates: Dominic Perrottet delivers the state's COVID-19 recovery plans

The budget is expected to focus on stimulating NSW's pandemic-impacted economy, as the state braces itself for 23-year unemployment high by Christmas.

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Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, November 17

Free daily horoscope for each star sign from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari. Forecasts for the day ahead in life, love and career.

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Tablet interactive: NSW state budget

Join our live blog as Dominic Perrottet delivers NSW's COVID-19 recovery plans.

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'Just deal with it': Republican tweets at Trump to give up

Republican congressman Paul Mitchell says he'll "keep trying" to interrupt the President's increasingly erratic Twitter feed to get him to concede.

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Cracks start to show in Mike Bloomberg's empire

Mike Bloomberg sunk $US1b into an ill-fated White House run and now a tide of disruption is creeping towards the business that made him one of the world's richest people.

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Anonymous dossier with bullying allegations hits Albanese's office

The claims in a document titled "A Letter to Anthony Albanese from five concerned opposition staff" appeared online on Monday night.

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How the Shark has helped Masters champion Dustin Johnson bite harder

At the start of this year, Greg Norman sensed that he would be able to provide Dustin Johnson with the tools to turn outrageous talent into legacy silverware. Fast forward 10 months, and Johnson is Masters champion.

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Trump Sought Options for Attacking Iran to Stop Its Growing Nuclear Program

The president was dissuaded from moving ahead with a strike by advisers who warned that it could escalate into a broader conflict in his last weeks in office.

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As Tensions Among Republicans Mount, Georgia’s Recount Proceeds Smoothly

Election officials discovered about 2,600 new ballots, but they are not enough to affect the outcome of the presidential race in the state.

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Covid, Climate and the Power of Denial

If we can’t face up to a pandemic, how can we avoid apocalypse?

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Private becomes public for politicians in a changed world

The tech revolution has dramatically reduced our private lives and correspondingly enlarged the public interest.

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More than 82,000 sex-abuse claims filed against Boy Scouts ahead of deadline

Lawyers say the number of claims has far eclipsed the abuse accusations filed against the Catholic Church.

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Melbourne to host street feast in place of New Year's Eve fireworks

A two-day New Year's food festival with on-street dining in Melbourne's CBD will replace the city's usual fireworks display.

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Looser lending laws may lead to worse financial abuse, campaigners warn

Financial rights lawyers are warning planned changes to responsible lending obligations could make financial abuse worse and more frequent.

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Market wrap: all the leasing and sales activity in and around Sydney

Market Wrap

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'This is deja vu': SA residents urged to mask up after outbreak spreads

Fears are rising that Adelaide could be on cusp of a significant virus flare-up that could overwhelm its contact tracing team after outbreak grows to 17 cases.

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Where to get tested for coronavirus in Queensland

Coronavirus assessment centres have been established across Queensland.

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Australians forgoing essentials to cover buy now, pay later bills: ASIC

One in five users of buy now, pay later apps such as Afterpay have been missing payments and going without meals to pay their bills, ASIC says.

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Behind Trump’s Yearslong Effort to Turn Losing Into Winning

Even before he was elected in 2016, Donald J. Trump was building a conspiracy theory about voter fraud that took on new energy this year, as his political fortunes ebbed during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Japan’s Economy Surges as Covid-19 Limits Ease

Activity has jumped as pandemic limits have eased, in a positive sign for global growth, but damage may be deeper than the initial numbers showed.

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‘Rumble in the Bronx’ Fight Club Drew 200. The Sheriff Shut It Down.

The fight club would have been illegal even before the pandemic. Parties in Manhattan and Brooklyn this weekend were also closed down for violating pandemic rules.

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The President vs. the American Media

After terrorist attacks, France’s leader accuses the English-language media of “legitimizing this violence.”

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Trump, the Absolute Worst Loser

He has spent his life gaming the system, so it’s no surprise that he can’t accept defeat.

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The New World Order That President Biden Will Inherit

The importance of vision, expertise, honesty and simple decency in the management of world affairs cannot be overstated.

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Newspaper headlines: 'No 10 reset in disarray' as PM self-isolates

Monday's papers lead with news that Boris Johnson is self-isolating ahead of a "crucial" week at No 10.

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Israel advances building in East Jerusalem before Trump exit

The new construction would drive a wedge between the West Bank and East Jerusalem, further cutting off Palestinians' access to the city.

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Did Princess Diana's bulimia play a role in her marriage breakdown?

There were many strains on the union, but the latest season of The Crown suggests the royals blamed the couple's troubles in part on Diana's eating disorder.

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As One? The tension at the heart of trans-Tasman football relations

Australia and New Zealand worked together to win hosting rights for the 2023 Women's World Cup - but the nations have separate and sometimes competing interests.

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Two nights in Melbourne: ABBA-penned musical set for Regent in 2021

Chess The Musical, which features songs such as One Night in Bangkok by ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, will be revived in 2021 in Melbourne.

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Comfy, chunky and lightweight: can this be summer's hottest shoe?

Part of the so-called "ugly shoe" movement, the sports sandal is 2020's answer to the gladiator. But do you need it?

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After 18 years of marriage, these are the best ways my partner helps my anxiety

Having a partner in life who wouldn’t give in to everything my anxiety asked for has been a lifesaver for me.

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Clearer focus on the past helps secure Assassin’s Creed’s future

The Norse-themed Valhalla is much more interesting and well paced than past entries in the long-running series.

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Elders' profit and dividends up as farms rebound from drought

Australian agriculture's accelerating recovery from devastating drought has helped propel agribusiness giant Elders to a $123 million net profit.

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How the sanctuary movement in the US is advocating for immigration reform

Across the US, a number of Lutheran churches have formed a sanctuary movement to support undocumented migrants - and their work has doubled due to Covid

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In pictures: Connecting the world's redheads

Scottish photographer Kieran Dodds has been taking pictures of people from around the world with ginger hair.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'autumn landscapes'

A selection of pictures from our readers on the theme of 'autumn landscapes".

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'How I learned to love my stoma'

Sarah Smith says that after living in pain for years, she feels happy and wants to inspire others.

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The heartbreaking video and the death of a Kurdish-Iranian family

A video clip of a girl who died with her family crossing the English Channel highlights their drive for a better life.

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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The Yorkshire cemetery struggling to keep up with burials

A surge of deaths in Bradford's Muslim community this month has left Scholemoor cemetery struggling.

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How Germany remembers the world wars

Germany's fraught relationship with the memory of war is symbolised by one building in central Berlin.

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Vaccine rumours debunked: Microchips, 'altered DNA' and more

The news about a coronavirus vaccine led to a wave of false claims online.

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Fibre broadband: The cost of delivering in rural areas

The eye-watering cost of delivering a fibre network to rural areas.

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Christmas cards 'even more poignant' this year

Card shops in England have had to shut in lockdown, yet people still want to connect at Christmas.

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Why super-spreaders should be vaccinated early

A leading epidemiologist has backed the approach, saying vaccinating 20 to 39-year-olds would be a barrier to protect the elderly.

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Britain to ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, reports

The reports of the ban on combustion engines comes ahead of a major climate change speech from Boris Johnson.

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Iran denies al-Qaeda leader was killed in Tehran, calls it a 'Hollywood script'

Abu Muhammad al-Masri, killed by two motorcycle-riding assassins, was accused of being one of the masterminds of US embassy attacks.

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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sopranos

Listen to the soaring voices of Maria Callas, Jessye Norman, Leontyne Price, Renée Fleming and others.

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Overlooked No More: Anya Phillips, Fashion Influencer in New York’s Punk Scene

She helped give pulse to the movement’s anti-establishment credo, dressing musicians like Debbie Harry of Blondie and James Chance and becoming a downtown “It girl.”

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Sir Keir Starmer 'regret' over relationship with father

The Labour leader tells Desert Island Discs his father was hardworking and devoted, but "difficult".

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Essure: Women in England take legal action against sterilising-device maker

The device has been withdrawn from the market for commercial reasons but its makers stand by its safety.

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Iran denies al-Qaeda leader was killed in Tehran, calls it a 'Hollywood script'

Abu Muhammad al-Masri, killed by two motorcycle-riding assassins, was accused of being one of the masterminds of US embassy attacks.

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Trump Is Not Doing Well With His Election Lawsuits. Here’s a Rundown.

The president has suffered a string of defeats in pursuing legal action seeking to delay certification of his loss to President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.

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Trump's Shuffling of the Pentagon Makes for a Rough Transition

Trump shuffles the Pentagon leadership, raising anxieties more.

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How to End ‘Women’s Work’ and its Pay Gap

New Zealand is pursuing a century-old idea to close the gender pay gap: not equal pay for equal work, but equal pay for work of equal value.

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This Coronavirus Surge Does Not Have to Be So Horrific

America is entering a difficult period. But the outcome is not foregone.

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Au Revoir but Not Adieu

For 12 years as a columnist I wore my “heart out after the unattainable.”

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Start your Thanksgiving quarantine if you plan to visit family

If you’re planning to celebrate Thanksgiving with family, you should have started your quarantine yesterday, according to experts.

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Michelle Pfeiffer celebrates 27 years with David E. Kelley: 'My one and only'

To celebrate the occasion, the star shared two photos, one from years ago and another more recent picture. 

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Pelosi responds to backlash after viral tweet shows her planning fancy dinner for new Democrats in Congress

The office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is responding to backlash over a planned dinner she is hosting with new Democratic members of Congress as coronavirus cases continue to spike throughout the country. 

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Johnson, Thomas part of 4-way share atop Masters leaderboard

A long day in the small window of daylight that comes with a Masters in November didn't settle anything except that Dustin Johnson is playing like the No. 1 player and Justin Thomas has finally figured out Augusta National.

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Georgia father, son charged in Ahmaud Arbery killing denied bail after 2-day hearing

The bond hearing lasted two days as both teams of lawyers introduced new evidence.

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Vermont governor bans 'multi-household social gatherings' in new coronavirus crackdown

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott on Friday announced a temporary ban on “public and private multi-household gatherings,” another shutdown of bars and clubs as well as other new restrictions following renewed concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.

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Trump says he may ‘stop by’ MAGA rally in DC on Saturday

President Trump showed his gratitude for the MAGA rallies in the nation’s capital this weekend to voice their dissent over the recent presidential election outcome – echoing the same resistance they mocked in 2016.

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Trump law firm steps down as Republicans suffer more court setbacks

New legal blows began on Saturday when a federal appeals court rejected an effort to block about 9300 mail-in ballots that arrived after election day in Pennsylvania.

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Trump law firm steps down as Republicans suffer more court setbacks

New legal blows began on Saturday when a federal appeals court rejected an effort to block about 9300 mail-in ballots that arrived after election day in Pennsylvania.

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US election 2020: Biden takes Georgia to solidify victory

The president-elect is the first Democrat projected to win in Georgia since 1992.

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Is this giant alligator on a Florida golf course real?

Many people have been questioning this viral reptile video. So we asked a gator expert to weigh in.

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Trump law firm steps down as Republicans suffer more court setbacks

New legal blows began on Saturday when a federal appeals court rejected an effort to block about 9300 mail-in ballots that arrived after election day in Pennsylvania.

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8 Months After Virus Hit, an Ominous Sign: Long Lines for Testing Again

As the outbreak surges around the country, the testing delays show the basic public health challenges that the country still faces.

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Secret Service Struck Again by Coronavirus Outbreak

At least 30 officers in the agency’s Uniformed Division have tested positive in recent weeks. Another 60 or so were asked to isolate.

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President Tru, Pack Your Bags and Be Gone

Trump wants to preserve, protect and defend only himself.

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Trump threatens to deny New Yorkers vaccine. See governor's response

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo reacts to President Trump's remarks in the Rose Garden threatening to deny his state a vaccine for coronavirus.

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Lego to release Roman Colosseum kit, largest brick set ever created

Holiday puzzles have been replaced with this behemoth of a Lego set.

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Vince Vaughn discusses backlash he received after the actor was seen chatting with Trump earlier this year

Vince Vaughn is opening up about the outrage he received from many after he was caught chatting with President Trump in a private suite during the 2020 College Football Playoff national championship game in January.

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Will Biden consider adding Republicans to his administration?

Among GOP names floating around for a Biden cabinet are John Kasich, Quibi CEO Meg Whitman, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and former Sen. Jeff Flake and former Rep. Charlie Dent.

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Convicted killer Scott Peterson to remain in San Quentin State Prison, awaiting retrial decision

Convicted killer Scott Peterson will remain in California’s San Quentin State Prison as a judge weighs whether or not he’ll get a retrial in connection with the 2004 murders of his pregnant wife and their unborn son.

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CNBC, others misrepresent Trump's remarks on COVID-19 vaccine distribution in New York

Several journalists and news organizations took President Trump's remarks out of context Friday, implying that the president would refuse outright to distribute an anticipated coronavirus vaccine to New York state

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Trump says no new lockdowns 'under this administration,' 'only time will tell' who's in charge come January

As President Trump provided promising updates regarding a coronavirus vaccine, he promised no new lockdowns under “this administration,” but added only “time will tell” who would be in charge come January.

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Geraldo talks to Trump on election results, says president is 'frustrated' but still 'strong'

Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera said that after speaking with the president by phone, he has “no doubt” President Trump will run again in 2024 if his election lawsuits don’t alter the results of the 2020 election.

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Why a COVID vaccine won't end the era of easy money

Don't get carried away by the good news on vaccine development. Central banks are miles from the exit ramp for the tremendous stimulus they've pumped into the economy. If anything, increased support is far more likely.

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Large hail possible as storms approach Sydney ahead of hot weekend

The weather bureau is warning Sydneysiders to monitor for severe thunderstorm warnings on Friday ahead of heat over the weekend and a scorching Monday.

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Morally unsustainable: gig workers don't need labels, they need rights

The three gig workers killed rode long hours without the normal Australian employment standards generations fought so hard for.

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Man charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Brisbane

The woman was allegedly pushed up against a tree and assaulted.

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Baby kangaroo found in a post box on the Gold Coast

The joey was in the hands of wildlife carers after being rescued from a box post.

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Porsche driver could seek judge-only trial for 'sticking point' charge

Richard Pusey, the Porsche driver accused of filming a dying police officer, could apply for a judge-only trial to decide his case, his lawyer has told a court.

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Australia's own trade tricks leave it exposed to China

Australia's prolific use of anti-dumping measures might have left it vulnerable to China's highly damaging trade strikes.

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