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More On: shootings Pair of NYC shootings leave teen grazed by bullet, man hit four times Mass. mayhem: Gunman killed by police after deadly rampage Intended target in NYC shooting near kids was parolee set free after weapons charge Critics demand answers as to why accused Bronx gang shooter was […]

Miami condo collapse death toll rises to at least nine

Miami condo collapse death toll rises to at least nine after police find four more bodies on Sunday – as officials identity first victims as couple married for 59 years, a father-of-two and a New Yorker Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava told a news conference Sunday afternoon that more bodies […]

Positions on Victoria and NSW a study in contrasts

We have made our live blog of the coronavirus pandemic free for all readers. Please consider supporting our journalism with a subscription. Illustration: Michael LeunigCredit: To submit a letter to The Age, email [email protected]. Please include your home address and telephone number. A TALE OF TWO LOCKDOWNS Positions on Victoria […]

Driver in Aiden Leos death FREED after posting $100,000 bond after her boyfriend 'killed boy, 6, in road rage attack'

ONE of the suspects in Aiden Leos' shooting death has been freed on bond after her boyfriend allegedly shot the boy, 6, in a road rage attack. Wynne Lee, 23, was charged with accessory after the fact after her boyfriend, Marcus Eriz, allegedly shot the child while they drove on […]

'Secret' stimulus checks being sent to homeowners in huge boost 'most people don't know about'

June 26, 2021

AMERICANS behind on their mortgages may be eligible for "secret" stimulus money. Most people are familiar with the American Rescue Plan which helps taxpayers struggling during the Covid pandemic. Yet, the Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) is less well known and helps folks struggling with their house payments. The fund helps […]

Theories abound on why a Florida condo high-rise collapsed

June 26, 2021

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — From sinkholes to concrete-weakening saltwater intrusion, theories abound on what caused a Florida beachside condominium tower to collapse with no warning. The Champlain Towers South building in Surfside that partially went down was in the midst of its 40-year recertification process, which requires detailed structural […]

Taliban seizes a THIRD of Afghanistan in blitz offensive after US wastes nearly $1TRILLION in ‘pointless’ 20-year war

THE Taliban have seized control of a THIRD of Afghanistan as they continue to accelerate their blitz offensive while the US continues to withdraw their forces. The US has wasted nearly $1trillion on the "pointless" 20-year battle trying to stave off the terror group who are fighting to gain ultimate […]

Gang member accused of Bronx shooting silent while walked out of precinct

The Harlem gangbanger charged with nearly gunning down two young siblings while shooting at a rival in the Bronx ignored reporters’ questions Friday as he was hauled out of a police precinct. Michael Lopez — wearing a white tank top tucked into his underwear, gym shorts and flip-flops with socks […]

Derek Chauvin is jailed for 22 years over horrific George Floyd murder after speaking out for the first time

DEREK Chauvin will be in jail for 22 years over the horrific murder of George Floyd. The former Minneapolis cop spoke briefly on Friday afternoon, before his monumental sentencing. Read our Derek Chauvin sentencing live blog for the very latest news and updates… "At this time due to some additional […]

TSA begins flight crew self-defense training amid surge in unruly passengers

The Transportation Security Administration will begin teaching self-defense to flight crews next week in a program that had been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The "Crew Member Self-Defense" program will resume at all field offices starting on Thursday, the agency said, offering four hours training "for potential […]