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President Joe Biden State of the Union address

Biden says debate was a bad night. Here's how doctors would evaluate it

"I have medical doctors traveling everywhere. Every president does, as you know. Medical doctors from the best of the world travel with me everywhere I go," Biden has reassured.

World2:39pm Jul 7, 2024

Jon Landau, Oscar-winning Titanic and Avatar producer, dies at 63

Landau's partnership with Cameron led to three Oscar nominations and a best picture win for 1997's Titanic.

World10:36am Jul 7, 2024

President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally

Biden dismisses age questions as he tries to salvage reelection effort

The president offered additional excuses for the performance, adding that it was his fault alone.

Joe Biden9:53pm Jul 6, 2024

President Joe Biden, here on July 2, was examined by his physician in the days following last week's CNN presidential debate, the White House tells CNN.

Biden seen by his doctor days after debate, White House says

Questions about his fitness for office have swirled since his halting debate performance against Trump.

Joe Biden7:21am Jul 6, 2024

Fireworks explode in the sky during a July Fourth celebration at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Thursday, July 4, 2024 in Provo, Utah.

Multiple injuries reported after fireworks veer into crowd at Utah stadium

Malfunctioning fireworks veered into the stands at a crowded Utah football stadium and struck members of the audience during a Fourth of July celebration.

World4:31am Jul 6, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally on June 28, in Las Vegas.

Democrats start moving to Harris as Biden digs in

Amid the ongoing fallout from Joe Biden's debate performance, talk in many top Democratic circles has already moved to who Kamala Harris' running mate would be.

US Election12:42am Jul 6, 2024

Biden says he'll cancel events after 8pm for more sleep

The remarks, made to a number of Democratic governors, didn't inspire universal confidence.

Joe Biden8:45pm Jul 5, 2024

A helicopter shot of a shark off the Texas coast

Two people bitten by shark during US Independence Day celebrations

Another person was injured while trying to help.

World4:04pm Jul 5, 2024

Case of bubonic plague detected in the US

The Pueblo Department of Public Health and Environment in the southwestern United States is investigating what they say is a human case of plague, based on preliminary test results.

health8:25am Jul 5, 2024

Alec Baldwin's last-minute attempt to toss Rust case fails

The actor is charged with involuntary manslaughter over the fatal shooter of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.

shootings8:20am Jul 5, 2024

Decomposed body found inside shut-down pump house

A representative from US Steel confirmed the location is an old property and has been closed for a long time.

police7:28am Jul 5, 2024

US federal investigation of Chinese swimmers' doping tests confirmed

The international swimming federation says its executive director has been ordered to testify as a witness in a US criminal investigation.

Olympics5:03am Jul 5, 2024

Biden at 81: Sharp and focused but sometimes confused and forgetful

At 81 years old and seeking another four years in the White House, the moments when Joe Biden's off his game take on a fresh resonance after his disastrous first debate.

World8:27pm Jul 4, 2024

The scene outside the Fashion Island Mall in Newport, California.

NZ woman killed on US holiday is wife of prominent businessman

A New Zealand woman killed during a bungled armed robbery in the US has been named as the wife of prominent businessman Doug McKay.

New Zealand7:39am Jul 4, 2024

Legal battle over Titanic exploration dive ends

The US government was pushing back on a company's bid to retrieve artefacts from the sunken wreck.

Titanic7:24am Jul 4, 2024

Biden privately acknowledges next days are critical to save reelection bid

A close ally of the US president says he he understands what would prompt him to accept: "It's just not working".

Joe Biden5:00am Jul 4, 2024

Joe Biden v Donald Trump

As Biden digs in, some top Democrats want him out of the race this week

A growing number of Democratic leaders are saying they want Biden to step aside for the good of the party – and the country.

World7:56pm Jul 3, 2024

New Cuban radar site 'could help China spy on US'

The facility has the potential to be a "powerful tool" for eavesdropping on US military signals, a think tanks says.

China1:29pm Jul 3, 2024

RFK Jr denies eating dog, dodges sex assault allegations

After a bombshell Vanity Fair article was published, the would-be US president said he was "not a church boy".

US POLITICS9:47am Jul 3, 2024

Life sentence for 81-year-old woman convicted of cold case murder

The court heard the murderer and her victim had been dating the same man and the case stayed cold for 40 years.

World9:29am Jul 3, 2024

Fears Biden candidacy could spark 'MAGA trifecta'

Democrats' collective freak-out over Biden's fitness hinges firstly on his ability to beat Trump, but it's not the only thing at risk.

US POLITICS7:56am Jul 3, 2024

Former US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he arrives to attend his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 14.

Trump sentencing in hush money case postponed after immunity ruling

Donald Trump will not be sentenced on his business fraud conviction until September, a New York judge ruled Tuesday in the wake of Monday's Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity.

Donald Trump7:37am Jul 3, 2024

Albanese defends NATO summit absence

The prime minister's decision to stay home has prompted criticism amid high global tensions.

nato6:07am Jul 3, 2024

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Supreme Court's immunity ruling at the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC on July 1.

Biden campaign chair gives a staunch defence of the president's health to donors

Jen O'Malley Dillon held the virtual meeting with about 500 donors, whose pictures spread across 21 pages of Zoom screens.

World1:07pm Jul 2, 2024

Charlotte the stingray who got pregnant without a male has died

A stingray that got pregnant at a North Carolina aquarium this winter despite not having shared a tank with a male of her species for many years has died.

wildlife11:10am Jul 2, 2024

'Selfish little boy' who killed his parents, their friends in US shooting sentenced to life

A man who confessed to killing his parents and two of their friends and wounding three people in a highway shooting pleaded guilty to murder and other charges and a judge sentenced him to the maximum term of life in prison.

murder9:54am Jul 2, 2024

Mistrial declared in murder case against accused husband-killer Karen Read

She walked free from court after a jury remained deadlocked, leaving her police officer husband's death a mystery.

World6:30am Jul 2, 2024

This March 28, 2017, photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein.

'Disgusting' Jeffrey Epstein grand jury transcripts released

About 150 pages detailing an investigation into sex trafficking and rape allegations are now in the public eye.

Jeffrey Epstein6:25am Jul 2, 2024

Historic ruling finds Trump has immunity for some presidential acts

The US Supreme Court has sent Donald Trump's immunity case back to a lower court in Washington, dimming prospect of a pre-election trial.

Donald Trump4:17am Jul 2, 2024

Trump ally Bannon surrenders to prison to serve contempt sentence

Bannon called himself a "political prisoner" and said the former president was "very supportive" of him and slammed Democrats, including Attorney-General Merrick Garland.

Steve Bannon3:46am Jul 2, 2024

International Space Station (ISS) is seen from NASA space shuttle Endeavour

SpaceX given $1.2 billion to destroy International Space Station

The space station is expected to slam back into the planetary atmosphere at over 27,359 kilometres an hour.

space11:13am Jul 1, 2024

Biden's family encourages him to stay in the race during Camp David gathering

The family discussions have focused on how members of the Biden clan could help the president – and not whether he should reconsider his candidacy, one of the advisers said.

Joe Biden11:04am Jul 1, 2024

Democrat insiders say they've been 'gaslit' over Biden's debate stumble

There's a growing sense of concern that the Biden campaign isn't taking the result seriously.

US POLITICS7:51am Jul 1, 2024

Police investigate the scene of Friday nights shooting in Utica in New York, early Saturday on June 29.

US Police fatally shoot 13-year-old boy who 'pointed a replica handgun'

One of the officers fired a single shot at the teen "during a ground struggle," striking him in the chest, police said.

World11:00am Jun 30, 2024

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin's case on track for trial in July as judge denies request to dismiss

A court ruling has put an involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin on track for trial in early July as a judge denied a request to dismiss the case on complaints that key evidence was damaged by the FBI during forensic testing.

guns12:03pm Jun 29, 2024

Joe Biden is under pressure to step down as the Democratic Party's candidate.

What happens if Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race?

Joe Biden's spotty debate performance immediately triggered new questions from worried Democrats about whether he would leave the presidential race.

Joe Biden11:12am Jun 29, 2024

An anonymous bidder paid a record-breaking $27.2 million for a private steak lunch with legendary investor Warren Buffet

Warren Buffett finally reveals what will happen to his money after he dies

He will put his wealth in a new charitable trust overseen by his three children.

World8:19am Jun 29, 2024

US Supreme Court ruling allows cities to ban homeless people from sleeping outdoors

More than 650,000 homeless people across the country are believed to be affected.

World7:32am Jun 29, 2024

US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally, Friday, June 28, 2024, in Raleigh, N.C.

'I don't debate as well as I used to but I know how to do this job'

Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy as members of his party attempt to shut down talk of replacing him atop the ticket.

US Election5:00am Jun 29, 2024

Biden tries to quell concerns as he and Trump head to swing states

The first election debate appeared set to reinforce the public's deep-seated concerns about both men.

US Election1:52am Jun 29, 2024

Former US President Donald Trump

Shares of Trump Media & Technology rise following US presidential debate

Shares of Trump Media, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, jumped five per cent at the opening bell on Friday, with some investors believing it could become a bigger mouthpiece for the former US president if he is re-elected.

Donald Trump12:15am Jun 29, 2024

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Party insiders discussing knocking Joe Biden off the ballot

After a dreadful debate performance, the Democrats are wondering if it's too late to find someone else.

US Election4:21pm Jun 28, 2024

US air force member charged with kidnapping, raping Japanese girl

Japanese prosecutors have charged a US Air Force member with allegedly kidnapping and raping an underage girl just before Christmas last year, Okinawa police confirmed to CNN on Wednesday.

Japan3:43pm Jun 28, 2024

US couple charged with trafficking their adopted Black children as 'slaves'

The children were allegedly found locked in a barn without toilets or running water.

parenting2:29pm Jun 28, 2024

Biden and Trump

Trump Biden debate: As it happened

From accusations of starting WWIII to an argument about golf, the presidential debate has proved heavy on personal attack and light on policy.

US Election1:50pm Jun 28, 2024

The big question facing Democrats after Biden debate

High-ranking Democrats are reportedly considering pressuring the President to drop his re-election bid after a disastrous debate performance.

US Election1:36pm Jun 28, 2024

How Biden and Trump's first presidential debate for second term played out

Each man called the other the worst president in history.

Presidential debate1:00pm Jun 28, 2024

Ex-top cop indicted over US school shooting that killed 19 kids and two teachers

The 2022 massacre at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, left 19 students and two teachers dead.

school shooting12:34pm Jun 28, 2024

Mum jailed for 21 life terms over sexually abusing her young kids

The American woman recorded videos of herself committing "evil and horrific" crimes before uploading them on social media.

Florida12:04pm Jun 28, 2024

The world's biggest sportswear company is in a slump

Nike posted sluggish growth as the largest sportswear brand in the world faced rising competition, a consumer pullback in its key markets and strategy missteps.

Consumer11:44am Jun 28, 2024

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Shooting at Donald Trump rally being investigated as assassination attempt

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He wrote 105 words so offensive they sent two world powers to war

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